St. Mary of Providence to host tours, Cookies with Santa
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Aweekend of holiday activities will take place at St. Mary of Providence Center, 227 Isabella Road, Elverson, on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14 and 15.
Events will begin on Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with guided tours of the historic Potts Mansion, which will be decorated in a Victorian theme by local designers and artists.
The mansion is known as Langoma, which is a Native American term that means “homestead.” The mansion features 76 rooms, 22 fireplaces and numerous architectural highlights such as Tiffany stained-glass windows, “floating” staircases and woodwork detailing.
Construction of the mansion was started in 1890 by Joseph Potts,
Capture the spirit of the season at local holiday events
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Known as the “most wonderful time of the year,” the Christmas season provides an opportunity for community members to attend a festive array of holiday programs and activities.
The Caernarvon Township Parks and Recreation Committee is offering a Christmas Village for children in Friendship Park, 3287 North St., Morgantown. Santa’s Village, which opened on Dec. 7 during the township’s Christmas tree-lighting event, consists of a series of small playhouses that children may
visit any time during the holiday season. Each of the playhouses has a different theme, and each one contains a small gift for children. According to Erin McMullen, a member of
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HBCL to continue to offer services while under construction
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Those who have driven past the Honey Brook Community Library (HBCL) lately may have noticed the huge construction project that is currently underway. Because of the work being done, the library will be temporarily closed to the public for in-person visits until mid-January 2025.
However, curbside pickup will be available on select days and hours, subject to the construction
schedule. For the latest updates on curbside pickup, library patrons may visit www.honeybrook library.org or search for “Honey Brook Community Library” on Facebook. The Facebook page also contains drone images of the construction’s progress.
Community members are encouraged to download the ChesCo Library System app on their smartphones, which offers a convenient way for patrons to place holds on books and other
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Helping to decorate one of the Christmas trees are (from left) Liz Oulton, Sister Charleen, Laurel Sommers, Nancy Gaspari and Sasha Tkachyk.
The Langoma Mansion
Horse-drawn hayrides will be offered during the Christmas event at Historic Poole Forge, which is one of several sites hosting holiday activities.
WCR Center wins award
The WCR Center for the Arts, formerly the Women’s Club of Reading, has been awarded the 2024 Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Award for Leadership in Public Impact. This accolade, from Preservation Pennsylvania, recognizes the WCR Center for the Arts excellence in using a historic building to enrich the community. WCR board of directors president Jayme Rhoads and board vice president Jane Runyeon accepted the award on behalf of the nonprofit at the Preservation Pennsylvania 2024 Historic Preservation awards ceremony, which took place on Sept. 26 at the Zembo Shrine in Harrisburg. The 2024 Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Awards recognize outstanding contributions to preserving Pennsylvania’s heritage.
Located at 140 N. Fifth St. in Reading’s historic Callowhill District, the WCR Center for the Arts has transformed its 19th-century building into a community hub. Originally the city’s first post office and later the Women’s Club of Reading, the WCR now serves as a performance and exhibition venue, fostering artistic exploration and community engagement. The WCR’s initiatives include arts education for low-income to moderate-income families and partnerships with local nonprofits. The 265-seat auditorium draws artists and audiences from across the nation.
In 2023, the WCR completed an accessibility project to ensure that the historic site is open to all, regardless of mobility challenges.
For more information about the WCR Center for the Arts, visit www.wcrcen ter.org, www.facebook.com/ TheWCRCenterForTheArts, www.instagram.com/ wcrcenter/, or www.linkedin .com/company/wcrcenter/.
To learn more about Preservation Pennsylvania, visit www.preservationpa.org.
High school juniors who are interested in public service, policy, and the legislative process are invited to apply for state Sen. Carolyn Comitta’s third annual Student Advisory Council. The purpose of the council is to bring together students from across Chester County to learn about the roles and responsibilities within a state senate office as well as to gather youth perspectives on issues facing communities in Chester County and across the commonwealth.
Council members must live in the 19th Senatorial District and are expected to be available for a weekly
meeting every Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. from Jan. 29, 2025, through the beginning of April.
Students may apply at www.pasenatorcomitta .com/studentadvisorycoun cil2025. Applications are
Honey Brook Library
materials. On designated curbside pickup days, HBCL patrons can collect their reserved items in a drive-up format from their cars. When arriving, patrons are asked to call the library at 610-273-3303, and a staff member will bring the items out.
Library director Jennifer Spade said that the app allows people to search for items they may be interested in borrowing while the library is closed to the public. “You can search by subject or by author or by exact title, and it will bring items up that are available throughout the county, and it will give you an option to place a hold,” she explained. “The hold can be sent to another library that is open, or you can select (HBCL). We are only here with very limited hours, so you can decide where you want your hold to go.” Spade noted that anyone who holds an HBCL library card can use it at any library in the Chester County Library System (CCLS). “If you have a Honey Brook Library card, (the app) will default to Honey Brook. But if the hours we are available don’t work, there is a dropdown menu, and you can switch to Parkesburg or Atglen and it will be sent there,” she noted.
The “hold” service is offered year-round to CCLS patrons. “It’s a fantastic service, and it’s free,” noted Spade. “It usually takes two or three days from the time you place your hold (for the item to arrive at a library).”
Library staff members and volunteers are currently unable to occupy the building full time during the renovation. “First, we have demo going on, and we have no (indoor) bathrooms,” said Spade. “Staff is only allowed to work for threehour increments. Plus we don’t want to be in the way of the workmen.”
Upon completion, the project, which will nearly double the building’s space, will include new and improved areas, including a community room, a dedicated children and young adult wing, an adult reading room with a section for local history and expanded areas for books and materials.
“Phase 1 is finished, (and that included) the addition. Phase 2 is
the remodeling,” Spade explained, noting that there were some weather delays during the project, as well as a Thanksgiving break. “Right now, Phase 2 is slated to be done mid-January - around Jan. 20. We have four to five weeks of work left to be done, but with the Christmas holiday, work won’t be done between Christmas and New Year’s. So it pushes (work) back a bit.”
“Hopefully, we won’t have snow,” she added. “Our contractors are from different parts of the (state). As long as the weather holds up, they will be here.”
A ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house will take place sometime in February 2025.
Due to unforeseen costs and with the expansion nearing completion, the library is seeking additional funds. Residents are encouraged to contribute to the library’s capital campaign by donating to the “Leave a Legacy” program on the capital campaign donor tree, a wall-mounted donor recognition tree that will be displayed in the lobby. The tree recognizes patrons who contribute a set donation. Various colored leaves that correspond to the level of contribution are currently available to purchase, as well as acorns and doves for larger donors. People can write “in memory of,” or businesses can write their names on the leaves. Donations can be made at www.honeybrooklibrary .org by clicking the “Capital Campaign” button.
“One patron shared his heartfelt testimony about contributing to the donor tree in memory of his wife, a devoted library fan,” added Spade. “He believes this tribute would have made her happy, and (he) takes comfort in knowing that her name will be remembered by many.”
The Honey Brook Community Library is located at 687 Compass Road, (Route 10), Honey Brook. For more information about the project or to donate, contact Spade at 610-273-3303 or jspade@ ccls.org.
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due by Friday, Dec. 13, at 5 p.m. Upon submission of an application, students may be contacted for an interview. Student applicants will be selected based on their demonstrated passion for service, prior experience and volunteer opportunities, and enthusiasm for progress through public policy.
For more details, contact Comitta’s director of constituent services, Ethan Shaffer, at ethan.shaffer@ pasenate.com.
Current renovation projects include a new children’s area (left photo) and the new library entrance (right photo).
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Although rainy weather did deter some runners and walkers from taking part in the 33rd annual Turkey Bowl on Thanksgiving morning at Tel Hai Camp & Retreat, organizers were still pleased with the numbers.
“We had 373 finishers in the 5K race (and) 46 finishers in the 1-mile children’s fun run,” reported Bruce Gregory, camp director. “They all did a great job in their race - even the real young ones who pushed through to the finish line.”
The top overall male winner of the 5K was Frankie Disilvestro, 18, of Honey Brook, with a time of 16 minutes and 42 seconds. “That was almost a one minute faster than last year’s winner,” Gregory said.
The top overall female 5K winner was Laura Posh, 20, of Morgantown, with a time of 20:33.
The top overall male finisher in the 1-mile children’s fun run was David Petersheim, 11, of Paradise, with a time of 6:16.
Anneke Kabot, 11, from Midland Park, N.J., was the top overall female finisher in the 1-mile event with a
time of 7:31.
“As always, a number of parents and grandparents ran alongside the young ones encouraging them on,” said Gregory.
He added that those who attended the Turkey Bowl included first-time participants as well as those who attend the event annually.
“We thank all who braved the weather and came out to support the race,” said Gregory. “We are grateful to all of those who have made this a family tradition. We also saw many new runners this year.”
About 40 volunteers helped out at the Turkey
Bowl, and more than 22 local businesses and individuals sponsored or donated to the race.
Chip timing was pro -
vided by Second Wind Race Timing. To view the list of sponsors, as well as results of the 5K and the fun run, visit www.telhaicamp.org.
Among the participants who battled the rain during the Turkey Bowl were (from left) Bennett, Ambur, Luuka and Theo Gregorio of Gordonville.
whose family members were local ironmasters. Joseph’s great-great-grandfather was John Potts, the founder of Pottstown.
Today, the facility is operated by the Daughters of St. Mary of Providence. It functions as a retreat facility year-round for people of all religious denominations. In addition to the religious retreat center, the site includes several buildings that house senior citizens.
Volunteers have been busy decorating the mansion for the upcoming Christmas tours, with a goal of making the mansion look as it did in the early 1900s. Visitors will be able to view fresh and artificial Christmas trees, Nativity scenes, candles, greenery and other festive decorations.
Decorated areas on two floors of the mansion will include the ballroom; the east and west staircases; the east and west foyers; and the bedroom of Mrs. Potts, which has recently been restored and refurbished. “Mrs. Potts’ room was renovated to the Victorian period. It is styled now with period furniture,” said volunteer Liz Oulton, who is helping to organize the events along with Sister Brenda McHugh, site director.
There will also be an opportunity for tourgoers to win gift baskets donated by local businesses, individuals and the senior citizens who reside at St. Mary’s. One of the baskets is coffee-themed, and it comes complete with coffee and a coffee maker. Names of the gift basket winners will be drawn after the last tour.
Tickets for the tours
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Dec. 13. Ugly Sweater Line Dance
Geigertown Fire Company
3433 Hay Creek Road, Robeson Township, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Lessons will be provided from 7 to 7:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/geigertownfirecompany
Dec. 14. Flea Market
St. Peter United Church of Christ 1920 Ridge Road Pottstown, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will also be available.
Dec. 14. Holiday at the Barn
Springton Manor Farm
860 Springton Road, Glenmoore, noon to 5:30 p.m.
must be purchased in advance. “The tours are timed and guided,” said Oulton. “(Tickets) usually sell out.”
Refreshments will also be available to purchase.
An admission fee will be charged. There will be separate prices for adults and children ages 6 to 13. Children under age 6 will be admitted for free.
Also on Dec. 14 will be the celebration of “A Victorian Christmas Evening at the Mansion” from 6 to 10 p.m. The evening will include live music, refreshments, hors d’oeuvres and tours of the mansion.
“(People will be) free to explore on their own, and there will be guided tours,”
Oulton noted. “(The mansion) is beautifully lit in the evening.”
“Both during the day and at night in one of the rooms upstairs Bishop Shanahan High School students will re-enact ‘’Twas the Night before Christmas’ story,” Oulton added. “There will be music playing on an antique instrument - a pump organ.”
A fee will be charged per person. The price includes the tour and refreshments.
Cookies with Santa will be offered on Dec. 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. Families will be able to enjoy gingerbread decorating and hot chocolate. A Victorian-style Santa Claus will be on hand to meet with the children. A fee will be charged per family.
The site’s gift shop will be open throughout the weekend. For more information about any of the events or to reserve tickets, visit www.stmaryprov .org or search for “St. Mary of Providence Center” on Facebook. Those with questions may call 610-942-4166.
The event will include a craft market, a candy cane hunt, inflatables, ornament making, wagon rides and face painting. Santa will be on hand for photos and the Christmas tree lighting. For complete details, visit www .facebook.com/chescoparkspres and choose “Events.”
Dec. 14. and 15. A Christmas Festival of Lights
Rockville Mennonite Church
210 Cupola Road, Honey Brook, 6 to 8 p.m.
Dec. 15. Friends of Hopewell Furnace Program
Hopewell Furnace Visitors Center
2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson, 2 p.m. Harold Y. Finigan, historic preservationist and educator, will present the program, “Darby Quaker Meeting & the Underground Railroad.” Admission is free.
Dec. 17. Lego Club
Boone Area Library
120 N. Mill St., Birdsboro, 5 to 7 p.m. Lego Club is geared towards youths ages 6 to 11, but everyone is welcome. Attendees can complete a challenge sheet to earn a Certificate of Master Buildership. www.facebook.com/boonearealibrary
Dec. 19. Gift Wrapping Help Night
Boone Area Library, Birdsboro, 6 to 8 p.m. The event is open to adults only who need time and space to wrap their holiday gifts. Some supplies will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. No registration is required. www.facebook.com/boonearealibrary
Dec. 23 and 24. Christmas Services
Abundant Life Church
320 W. Main St., Birdsboro. Family Christmas services will be offered on Monday, Dec. 23, at 7 p.m. and on Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 3 and 5 p.m. Online services will be available on Dec. 24 at 3 and 5 p.m. www.facebook.com/alchurchpa
Dec. 27. Community Dinner
St. Peter United Church of Christ, Pottstown, 5:30 to 7 p.m. There is no cost for the meal, but a freewill offering will be received.
The Community Calendar is a weekly feature of the Community Courier. Submit a meeting or event for consideration in writing at least two weeks prior to the event. Email submissions to ffulton@engleonline.com.
Event to offer sweets and more
The annual Christmas cookie sale walk will be held at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 1236 Juniper St., Pottstown, on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9 to 11 a.m. or until sold out. Customers may choose from among traditional American cookie selections
and various multinational varieties. Nut rolls will also be sold along with pierogies, halushki (buttered noodles), and homemade soups.
On-site parking is available. For more information, visit www.holytrinity pottstown.org.
The mansion will be festively decorated for the Christmas season.
AgConnect announces restructuring
Chester County’s focus on the importance of agriculture and agriculture economic development has led to a strategic restructuring and partnership with the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC). AgConnect, the Next Generation Industry Partnership originally introduced and managed by the CCEDC, has broadened its scope to not only support agricultural producers across the region, but also to provide resources and educational opportunities to Chester County consumers.
A key part of the transition will see AgConnect leading the implementation of the Chester County Agricultural Economic Development Strategic Plan, aimed at fostering growth and sustainability in the county’s agricultural sector.
Since 1989, Chester County government has promoted the economic impact and excellence of the local farming industry through the Chester County Agricultural Development Council (Ag Council). The Ag Council ran sev-
eral agricultural programs, initiatives, and resources - such as connecting agricultural business owners with training and financing - as well as produced the annual “Chester County Farm Product Guide” and awarded both the Farmer of the Year and Distinguished Service to Agriculture awards. In 2022, based on a plan developed and recommended by the Ag Council, the county commissioners adopted an Agricultural Economic Development Strategic Plan.
The AgConnect restructuring will introduce a newly established AgConnect Advisory Executive Committee, designed to steer the initiative and set strategic priorities. The 11-person committee includes chairpersons from each of four action teams, three agriculture industry leaders appointed by the Chester County commissioners, three agriculture employers appointed by the CCEDC, and one staff member from the County Commissioners’ Office. This diverse and experienced committee will oversee the
development and execution of AgConnect’s workplan, ensuring alignment with the county’s strategic objectives. To address various aspects of agricultural development, four action teams have been formed. AgConnect Workforce Development focuses on regional agricultural workforce development; AgConnect Finance is dedicated to providing farm loan opportunities and financial support; AgConnect Chester County is tasked with implementing the Agricultural Economic Development Plan for the county; and AgConnect Promotions is responsible for promoting the agricultural industry, coordinating the Farm Guide, and organizing the Chester County Farmer of the Year ceremony.
AgConnect will keep the community updated on the progress of the initiative through its new website and social media platforms, as well as a monthly newsletter. Regular updates will provide insights into the actions being taken to realize the goals of the Agricultural Economic Development Strategic Plan.
For more information, visit www.go-agconnect .org or www.facebook.com/ agconnectpa.
Dog rescue sets open house
Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue will hold its monthly open house on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon at its Golden Gateway facility, 60 Vera Cruz Road, Reinholds. The public is invited to meet the golden retrievers and other dogs that are available for adoption. Admission is free.
Staff members will be on hand to answer all questions, and food will be available for purchase. Photos are not permitted, and attendees should not bring other dogs to this event. For more details, contact info@dvgrr.org or 717-484-4799 or visit https://dvgrr.org/adopt/ monthlyopenhouse.
the parks and recreation committee, there are 29 houses on display this year. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ CaernarvonPandR. Additionally, children may drop off their letters to Santa in a drop box located in Friendship Park along with a self-addressed and stamped envelope. Santa will then write each child a personalized letter back. The mailbox will be at the park through Tuesday, Dec. 17.
Residents may join the “Twin Valley Letters to Santa” Facebook group for more details.
A Welsh Christmas event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Historic Poole Forge, 1940 Main St., Narvon. The site’s mansion will be open and decorated for the holidays. There will also be craft vendors and kids’ craft activities in the mansion, as well as live music from 4 to 6 p.m. Hot chocolate
and homemade Christmas cookies will be served.
Outside, Santa’s sleigh and a Gruber wagon will be decorated for photo ops, and there will be a bonfire and horse-drawn hayrides through the park. All activities are free. For more information, visit www.historicpooleforge .org or www.facebook .com/HistoricPooleForge or call 484-797-5302.
Glen Moore United Methodist Church, 1920 Creek Road (Route 282), Glenmoore, will hold two holiday events. A cookie walk will take place Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon.
During the event, an assortment of Christmas cookies will be sold by the pound. Cookies made with nuts will be clearly marked for those with nut allergies. All kinds of cookies will be offered, ranging from chocolate chip and Italian pizzelles to homemade dog biscuits.
Additionally, the church
will present a free Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 4 p.m. The concert will feature sounds of the season by the Pennsylvania Flute Choir, including works by Corelli, Tchaikovsky, Bizet and Guaraldi. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit www.glenmoore umc.org.
Honey Brook Lions Club Center, 14 Mount Pleasant Road, Honey Brook, will be the site of Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 14 from 7 to 11 a.m. Breakfast is free, but donations will be welcome. Additionally, a Christmas store, operated by the Honey Brook Women’s Club, will be open from 8 a.m. to noon, giving children age 12 and under the opportunity to buy inexpensive gifts for their family. Gifts will be wrapped by club members. Only cash will be accepted for payment. Learn more at www.facebook.com/ HoneyBrookLionsClub.
Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1040 Chestnut Tree Road, Honey Brook, will present “Christmas Cookies and Carols” on Dec. 14 from 3 to 5 p.m. Featured will be a Christmas sing-along and a cookie reception with hot chocolate. Santa Claus will also be on hand. Attendees are asked to bring donations of canned goods for the St. Mark’s Little Food Cupboard. Monetary donations will be accepted for the Twin Valley High School Musical Theater Boosters Club.
A free breakfast with Santa will be offered on Saturday, Dec. 21, from 8 to 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1136 Geigertown Road, Birdsboro. Pancakes, sausage, fruit, hot cocoa, coffee and juice will be provided. There will also be a photo opportunity with Santa; attendees should bring their own cameras. There will be a children’s craft station and other fun activities available. For more information, call 610-286-9479.
Countywide open burn ban
During the week ending on Nov. 23, the Chester County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution BOC-57-24, extending the countywide open burn ban by 30 days. This measure was taken at the recommendation of the Chester County Department of Emergency
Services and the district forester, on behalf of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. All open burning is banned until Thursday, Dec. 26, unless the ban is rescinded prior to that date. The burn ban was extended due to the
serious threat to life and property the fire potential poses. The small amounts of rain the county had recently received were not enough to alleviate the risk of fire.
The prohibited activities include open burning of any combustible material outdoors in either a screened or unscreened burn barrel, in a fire ring, in a fire pit, or on the ground. Materials that may not be burned include garbage, leaves, grass, twigs, litter, paper, and vegetation from land that has been cleared.
Tree Tenders training planned
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Since 1993, PHS has trained thousands of Tree Tenders in more than 200 neighborhoods across Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has supported the program since 2004. In 2008, the program expanded to Pittsburgh and smaller metropolitan areas, and by 2013, it became available statewide. Since then, thousands more have been trained throughout Pennsylvania and beyond.
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LOCAL HANDYMAN Plumbing • Electrical • Carpentry Licensed & Insured, 610-547-7789
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ANDY’S DRYWALL
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ROUTE 10 ROADSIDE MARKET
Sheriff’s Office engages with community
BANGOR EPISCOPAL-FOUNDED 1722. 4 mi. W of Morgantown on Rt. 23 in Churchtown. Sunday Holy Eucharist at 10am. All are welcome. Handicap accessible. Parking lot adjacent to the church off Water Street. For additional info., www.bangorepiscopal.org
BETHANY GRACE FELLOWSHIP: 400 Reading Road, East Earl (at the corner of Rt. 625 & Union Grove Rd.) Join us for worship, Sundays at 9 & 10:35AM. Adult, Youth, 56 Club classes at 10:35. Options for nursery-grade 4 during both time slots. Check us out at www.bethanygf.org or call 717-4456644 with questions. To Thrive | To Impact | To Unify.
BRICK LANE COMMUNITY CHURCH:52 S. Brick Lane in Elverson, welcomes visitors to worship with us Sunday mornings at 10:30 am. Wheelchair accessible. Childcare through age 2 and children’s worship during the sermon for PreK-Grade 3 available. Learn more at www.brick52.org or call the church office 610-286-6790. For those unable to attend in-person, see our livestream on www.youtube.com/bricklanecommunitychurch
CHURCHTOWN UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH: 2170 Main Street, Narvon (Churchtown). Phone: 717-445-5585, umcchurchtown@gmail.com. Pastor Dave Kling, dklingclm@gmail.com 5 mi East of New Holland on PA 23. Sunday worship at 9 am. Handicapped Access.
FAIRVIEW EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH- 800 Fairview Road, Glenmoore, PA (intersection of Fairview & Little Conestoga Rds.) Rev. Tim Latham. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15am; Worship Service at 10:30am Nursery provided. Christian Education, Men’s & Women’s Bible Studies, Music Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Small groups... and much more! As growing disciples, we continue to Worship, Connect, Know and Serve God. For more info, find us online at www.FairviewEPC.org or call the office at 610-942-2640
LIVING GOD LUTHERAN CHURCH: 3200 Horseshoe Pike, 3 miles east of Honey Brook. Handicap accessible. Please join us for worship each Sunday at 9:30 am and Children’s Sunday School at 9:30 am. Nursery care is provided. If you are unable to attend in-person, join us via livestream on YouTube.
MT ZION UMC: 753 Mt. Zion Rd., Narvon, PA. Pastor: Ian Solodky, Worship Leader: Joe Liptock, Praise Band “3:16”. Adult Bible Study 9 am, Worship Service 10:15 am, Child Care Provided. We teach the traditional Gospel of Jesus Christ. All are welcome! Enjoy the views of our beautiful rural setting. Facebook.com/mtzionroad/ Instagram: Mt.Zion_narvon
PARKESBURG WORD OF FAITH CHURCH Sunday Service 10 am & Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm - at 501 Lenover Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365. Call 610-593-2277 www.parkesburgwordoffaith.org
Please Note: Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only.
(Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.) For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533
Focusing on youth engagement, public trust, and recruitment, the Chester County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has stepped up its community policing efforts, including presence at more community events and the creation of public interaction events like Cupcakes with a Cop and Barbershop Conversations. In addition to the Cupcakes with a Cop program, held in partnership with Dia Doce Cupcakes and the West Chester Police Department, and Barbershop Conversations, held with Another Level Barbershop, CCSO deputies and staff members have
created youth-focused initiatives. Benching with Badges invites student-athletes throughout the county to join deputies in fitness activities to encourage physical wellness and camaraderie. A CCSO student art competition engaged young students, with winners’ artwork set to be displayed on CCSO walls. The CCSO recently took part in the Chester County Student and Law Enforcement Symposium, which prioritizes informal, candid conversations with high school students, aimed at mitigating negative stereotypes centered around the relationship between youths and
law enforcement. The CCSO has also expanded its digital reach, launching Instagram and X pages in addition to its Facebook presence.
Public education is another priority of the CCSO. This focus includes co-hosting events like the Gun Safety Seminar with the Chester County District Attorney’s Office, and a Gun Violence Prevention
Webinar alongside state Rep. Chris Pielli and CeaseFirePA. Two pilot programs are also in the planning stages: Shear Hope is a domestic violence prevention program aimed at providing domestic violence education and resources to survivors, and a Digital Footprints seminar will aim to help students and parents protect their online presence.
Chester County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Burgos greets visitors at a Cupcakes with a Cop event.
Sgt. Noah Hughes (standing, left) and Deputy Lawrence Delpino (standing, right) of the Chester County Sheriff’s Office present at a Gun Safety Seminar.