Coatesville Area Lions Club will hold a Basket/Bag Bingo on Sunday, Feb. 24, to benefit area charities. The event will be held at the Westwood Fire Company, 1403 Valley Road, Coatesville.
Bingo starts at 1:30 p.m., doors open at 12:30 p.m. Advance ticket sales are 20 games for $20. There will be door prizes and food available.
For information, call Lion Bob Moskel at 610-486-0343 or email Lathea@verizon.net.
Fabulous Shoe Night/Upper Main Line Chapter will hold a benefit for the Home of the Sparrow on Feb. 28, 7-9 p.m. at the Redhound Grill, 128 Paoli Pike, Paoli.
Your admission includes an array of heavy appetizers, drink specials and a $15 donation to Home of the Sparrow. Items will be raffled off from local shops and boutiques. Register online prior to the event for $25. Cash or check only at the door for $30.
Fabulous Shoe Night Upper Main Line Chapter is pairing up with Home of the Sparrow for the month of February. Home of the Sparrow’s mission is “to provide housing and supportive services to homeless and low-income women who want to improve their lives and become self-sufficient.”
For information, visit homeofthesparrow.org.
The Chester County Community Foundation will hold a celebration of the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 24. Red Carpet arrivals begin at 7 p.m. The Academy Awards telecast begins at 8:30 p.m. The event will be held at Milestone Events, 600 E. Market St., West Chester.
The evening will be catered by New Street Catering and include Oscar specialty drinks, movie-related hors d’oeuvres, a pasta station, popcorn bar and desserts.
A special guest who was on the set during the filming of “Lincoln” will attend. In addition, there will be prizes for costumes, themed bingo and an Oscar trivia contest.
The event benefits local charities.
Tickets range from $75 to $250 per person. For information, visit www.chescocf.org.
Stages presents Dinner and a Show on Feb. 27, 6-8 p.m.At the HOOD (House of Original Dreams), 530 E. Union St., West Chester
The show will feature wordsmith and comedic essayist Nick DeSantis, dancers from West Chester University, singer--songwriter John Hennessy and an art display. A donation of $3 is suggested.
For more information, visit email@example.com or 610-429-1702.
Stages is an arts initiative funded by Chester County Department of Human Services with the mission to provide creative enrichment for personal growth, wellbeing and recovery — at any stage of life.
Wildlife in Winter Series will be held 10 a.m. to noon at the Bucktoe Creek Preserve, 432 Sharp Road, Avondale.
Part III: Migration -- Saturday, March 9
During this series, learn about what changes an animal must make to ensure survival during the winter months.
The Preserve will hold a Full Moon Owl Prowl on Feb. 25, 6-7:30 p.m. Bundle up for a moonlight adventure searching and calling for owls at the Bucktoe Creek Preserve. Hike through meadows and woodlands by the light of the full moon. Hike is moderate in difficulty and suitable for adults and children.
The cost for each event is $5 for TLC members; $10 nonmembers. For questions or registration, call 610-347-0347 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.org.
The Chester County Library in Exton will offer the Chester County VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program. The VITA program is sponsored by Life Transforming Ministries. The program offers free tax preparation to low- and moderate-income households. Since IRS certified volunteers do your tax preparation on IRS provided software, you will never have to pay to have your taxes prepared and filed, nor to have your refund electronically deposited!
VITA volunteers will be available to complete tax returns at the Chester County Library & District Center in the Struble Room on the following dates:
Feb. 26 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Feb. 28 from noon to 8 p.m.
No appointment necessary. Taxes will be prepared on a first-come, first-served basis.
Chester County Library is at 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton. For information about Chester County Library, visit www.ccls.org/ccl or call 610-280-2600.
The Garden Class of The Woman’s Community Club of Uwchlan will hold a meeting on Feb. 28 at 11 a.m. at the Uwchlan Meeting House. Bring your lunch; dessert and beverages provided. The program is “Newest Techniques in Flower Design, Including European Trends and Architectural Arrangements” presented by Donna O’Brien, owner of Beautiful Blooms.
The cost to attend the program is $5 and seating is limited.Contact Susan Stow, 610-458-1151.
Horse Power for Life bowlathon will be held March 2, 3:15-5:15 p.m. at The Bowling Palace, 977 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown.
The event includes two hours of unlimited bowling with two (slices of pizza and all you can drink sodas. Baked goods available for sale. There will also be raffle and silent auction items including pet items and jewelry. Tickets are $20 per person. Advanced purchase of four or more tickets only $15 each!
This fundraiser event is organized by Robby Stanek for his 4th Grade School Leadership Project. All proceeds will benefit Horse Power for Life and local families battling with cancer.
For information, visit www.horsepowerforlife.org/upcoming-events/first-annual-horse-power-for-life-bowl-a-thon/
FitRyde Indoor Cycling and Fitness Studio, 1572 Wilmington Pike (Route 202), West Chester, will hold its Freedom Ride on March 2.
Proceeds will help purchase adapted bikes for veterans and individuals with disabilities so that they can have the freedom that many take for granted — riding a bike.
To participate, riders must raise $75 for Yes U Can USA. Entry fee is $35.
Visit www.firstgiving.com/383882 to register or donate. For information, call Vickie George at 302-286-1399 or email email@example.com.
“Hanging in the Balance; Economic Growth and Environmental Sustainability” will be held March 2, 7-9:30 p.m. at the London Grove Friends Meeting, 500 W. Street Rd. Kennett Square. For information on the free program, contact Rebecca Mitchell at 484-888-3184 or by email at firstname.lastname@example.org.
The Chester County Beekeepers Association (CCBA) will present full-day seminars for both beginner and experienced beekeepers at the Westtown School on Saturday, March 2.
The agendas for both the beginner and master groups will consist of individual presentations during morning and afternoon sessions.
The Beginning Beekeeping Seminar is a complete course for people new to beekeeping. The course is taught by Mark Antunes, an experienced beekeeper who maintains about 60 hives in Bucks County. He has served as the president of the Montgomery County Beekeepers Association and is currently the acting president.
The Master Seminar will be jointly instructed by Deborah A. Delaney, PhD who is an assistant professor of entomology and wildlife ecology at the University of Delaware, Newark; and Karen Roccasecca, PhD who is the state apiarist for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Plant Industry Entomology Program, Apiary Section, Harrisburg.
Morning/afternoon refreshment breaks and lunch served in the Westtown School dining room are included. Door prizes of beekeeping supplies and equipment will be drawn at the conclusion of the program.
Registration form and directions may be found online at www.chescobees.org Click on “CCBA Annual Seminar” on the left side of the homepage.
Chester County Beekeepers Association (CCBA) generally meets monthly, providing support to newcomers and enjoying each other’s company while working to promote and protect honeybees. Times and locations of meetings are published on our website. Dues are $8/year.
“The Faces of Korea,” travel film-lecture program, will be held at West Chester University Sykes theater on March 4 and 5.
Tickets $10, may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling 610-430-4150. Film program is at 7 p.m. (same program each night). Buddy Hatton, a travel film producer, brings his most recent film to the stage of Sykes Theater, 110 W. Rosedale Avenue, West Chester.
For directions and (free) parking information email to email@example.com or call 610-430-4150. There will be a pre-program theme dinner on March 5 with advance reservations and additional payment.
The Henrietta Hankin Branch Library will host the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program which provides free, volunteer-run tax assistance to low- and middle-income taxpayers. Special attention is given to those aged 60 and older. Assistance will be available on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m .to 3:30 p.m. Call the library at 610-321-1710 to make an appointment. The Henrietta Hankin Branch Library is located just east of the intersection of Route 401 and 100 at 215 Windgate Drive in Chester Springs. For hours or more information, visit www.ccls.org/hankin.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers will be available in the Easttown library to assist seniors and low- and moderate-income individuals with tax preparation at no cost on Mondays and Tuesdays, through April 9. Assistance is available by appointment only at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Call the library to sign up for an hour-and-a-half session. Easttown Library & Information Center, 720 First Ave., Berwyn, Call 610-644-0138 or visit www.easttownlibrary.org
Pals For Life (PFL), celebrating 28 years of service to the Delaware Valley, will be presenting its 8th Annual Bow Wow Bingo fundraiser on Saturday, March 2 at the Waynesborough Country Club located at 440 Darby Paoli Road in Paoli.
Doors open at 6 p.m. with bingo starting at 7 p.m.
This fun family friendly event includes bingo cards for 20 games, an all-you-can-eat buffet, a 50/50 raffle and prizes. Well behaved dogs are welcome to accompany their owners and participate in the Parade of Pals at intermission. Plus, see Steven the Poodle pull the bingo balls for his Fur Ball bingo game.
Admission to the event is $40 per person in advance or $45 at the door. Tables of 10 can be reserved of $380. Advance registration is advised, as this has been a sell-out event. Dress code for this event is no jeans please.
For more information on Pals For Life’s Bow WOW Bingo event, contact Paula Kielich at 610-687-1101, email firstname.lastname@example.org or visit its website at www.palsforlfe.org.