Good Morning Chester County,

This is ChesCo Buzz - Your morning coffee companion that serves up the best of the county in one quick, delightful sip.

We experienced a lot of growth in the past week, and to all of our subscribers old and new: THANK YOU! We’re so grateful to have you along.

Here’s what we have on tap this week:

• County-Wide Burn Ban to Combat Potential Wild Fires

• Your featured adoptable pet of the week

• The Good Food Fest

• 20+ events throughout the county to keep your eyes on

The Blend

A curated mix of local stories, updates, and announcements from our team.

🚫 30-Day Burn Ban in Effect County-Wide

At an emergency meeting that took place last week between county officials, the Chester County Commissioners have put in place a 30-day burn ban that went into effect on Sunday, October 27th.

Officials stated that, “Wildfire potential is currently very high throughout the county because of the drought, winds, dry fuels and fluctuating temperatures.” The ban is put in place with the hopes of reducing pressure on fire services throughout the county.

This ban includes “burning of of any combustible material outdoors in either a burn barrel (screened or unscreened), fire ring, fire pit, or on the ground. This includes the burning of garbage, leaves, grass, twigs, litter, paper, and vegetation from land which has been cleared.”

This ban is in effect until Monday, November 24, 2024. We’ll keep you updated if the burn ban persists or is lifted early, and you can find the official announcement here.

🐶 Adoptable Pet of the Week

This week brings you a two-for-one special, as we’d like to introduce you to this bonded pair of golden girls: Pearl (~9 y/o) & Shadow (6 y/o) (sort by age —> senior on the link and you’ll find them). These two lovely senior dogs are available for adoption at TLC Rescue. Need more motivation to give these two their forever homes? Think of all the paired costume ideas you could come up with for next Halloween. We’re thinking either Salt-n-Pepa or Thelma & Louise..but I’m sure you all can think of some better ones! (You go on our ChesCo Buzz Hall of Fame if you adopt these two senior gals and dress them up next year 😉).

📸 Photo of the Week - Life’s Patina Mercantile & Cafe in Chester Springs

It may not be a surprise if you look at the logo for the ChesCo Buzz…but we like coffee over here, so naturally, we’re all about visiting local cafes!

It was our first time visiting Life’s Patina Mercantile & Cafe @ the Jenny Lind House in Historic Yellow Springs…and it did not disappoint. Walking in to the cafe + shop you are greeted with a seamless blend of beauty from both old and new. From the beautiful decorations to the great drinks and amazing food - we will certainly be back. You can find more about them at their website or give them a follow on instagram.

We’re always looking to feature great shots from our subscribers.

This week we’re looking for your favorite Halloween decorations you saw while out trick-or-treating.

Tag @ChesCoBuzz to get your photos in the Buzz and a shout out!

The Featured Pour

A closer look at the standout events happening this week

This week’s featured event is The Good Food Fest

Where: Kimberton Fair Grounds, 762 Pike Springs Rd, Phoenixville, PA 19460

When: Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Good Food Fest celebrates southeastern PA’s local agriculture with over 100 farmers and food producers. Enjoy an epic farmers market, live music, food trucks, and culinary demos. There’s something for the whole family, including kids’ activities, farm animals, and a “pouring room” with local drinks. It’s a fun-filled day that highlights the importance of supporting local farms and sustainable food practices. The event is put on by Growing Roots, a Pennsylvania-based farmers market coordinator focused on building community through events that uplift local businesses, farmers, and artisans. They’re responsible for three great weekly year round Chester County farmers markets: Malvern, Downingtown, and Eagleview.

General admission tickets are available for $10. Early admission tickets (10 am entry) are available for $25. You can buy tickets here.

Show your support for a great cause and bring out the whole family to the event!

What’s Brewing

Upcoming events you won’t want to miss this week.

Tuesday (October 29th, 2024)

🍻 Brews & Boos @ Suburban Brewing Networking & Happy Hour | 4:30 - 6:30 PM | Honey Brook | Join the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce for a night of professional networking and a pumpkin painting competition. (details)

🎤 Open Mic Night @ Artillery Brewing | 7 - 10 pm | West Chester | Join your host Rob Perna Jr for a night of great music - whether you play it or are just there to enjoy you’ll have a great time (details)

Wednesday (October 30th, 2024)

🌃 Spooky Starry Night Adult Paint & Sip @ Calabrese Arts | 6:30 - 9:00 PM | Kennett Square | Create your own starry night masterpiece with a spooky twist. Bring out your inner artist and enjoy your complimentary glass of wine with your purchase of a ticket. (details)

🕵️‍♂️ YPN Halloween Murder Mystery Event | 5 - 8 PM | Chester Springs | Help solve the murder mystery alongside new friends, win raffle prizes, and enjoy delicious food from Montesano Brothers at this event hosted by the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce. (details)

📽️ Matt McGinnis’s Movie Riffing Melee: The Devil Bat @ Colonial Theatre | Starts at 7 PM | Phoenixville | Join Matt McGinnis (Mystery Science Theater 3000) and his wonderful assistant, Roxie, as they present the 1940 Bela Lugosi film, The Devil Bat, in which a mad scientist uses a large bat to kill anyone who wears his custom-made aftershave lotion. Along the way, randomly-selected audience members will have the chance to riff against each other in a fast-paced, competitive melee to take home the title of “Movie Riffing Royalty.” (details)

Thursday (October 31st, 2024)

👻 Toddler Trick or Treat @ Treehouse World | 9 AM - 12 PM | West Chester | For those with little ones who want their Halloween fun done in the morning so you can pass out candy, bring the kids dressed in their costumes and search for treats throughout the grounds at Treehouse World, just make sure to purchase your tickets in advance online and bring your own bag! (details)

🧘‍♀️ Chair Yoga @ Downingtown Library | 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM | Downingtown | Get your moment of zen with this gentle yoga session, appropriate for all experience levels. (details)

🎃 Halloween Kickoff Mini Parade @ Everhart Park | 5:45 PM | West Chester | Get your costume on and join the Friends of Everhart Park to kick off a night of trick or treating. Kids will join a small ensemble marching band from WCU to parade around the park showing off their costumes and will receive their first treats of the night at the end of this brief 10-minute parade. (details)

🎸 Music Trivia Night @ Liberty Union | 8:30 - 10:30 PM | Chester Springs | After a night of handing out candy, come put your music knowledge to the test and enjoy some great food+drink at Liberty Union. (details)

🎉 Kildare’s Halloween Party | 10 pm - 12 am | West Chester | Don’t miss out on a night of fun and your chance to win $250 (details)

Friday (November 1st, 2024)

🧛‍♂️ Halloween Costume Contest @ The Creamery | 6 - 8 pm | Kennett Square | 1 kid and 1 adult winner will have the chance to win gift cards, and year-long bragging rights! (details)

🎟️ Halloween @ The Fun Dungeon - Costume Party + Prizes + Raffles | 8 - 11:45 pm | Phoenixville | Fun Dungeon’s first annual halloween party gives everyone who comes in costume a chance to win raffle prizes, with epic prizes for those who win the costume contest including a free 3 month membership (details)

🎵 The Proper Hustler’s w/ Sunblind - Live at Rec Room | 8 pm | Phoenixville | Check out two great local bands: The Proper Hustler’s (jam band/jazz fusion) and Sunblind (indie rock) (details)

Saturday (November 2nd, 2024)

🧶 4th Annual Honey Brook Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair | 8 am - 3 pm | Honey Brook | Come check out a variety of holiday crafts from local vendors at this homegrown event (details)

🏃‍♀️‍➡️ Mushroom Cap Half Marathon & FunGi 5-Miler | Starts 8 am | Kennett Square | Join the half marathon or 5- mile run for a scenic and fun run celebrating the mushroom harvest season. Registration up til 7:30 am day of, unless the event sells out. All runners get to enjoy a complimentary post-run beer. (details)

🐶 TLC Rescue Meet & Greet @ Phoenixville Farmer’s Market | 9 am - 12 pm | Phoenixville | Join TLC for the chance to meet your next fur child. Admit it…you can’t beat a great farmer’s market AND adorable pups. (details)

🥾 History Hike @ French Creek State Park | Starts 9:45 am sharp | Elverson | Enjoy a hiking journey and dive into local history with the Berks County History Center (details)

🧵 Annual GPAC Craft Fair | 10 am - 3 pm | West Chester | Come shop some local arts and crafts, with over 70 vendors to choose from. Food & baked goods will be for sale, along with raffles for prize baskets. (details)

🪡 Chester County Craft Guild November Fine Craft Fair (Saturday & Sunday) | Saturday 10 am - 4 pm & Sunday 11 am - 4 pm | West Chester | Spend your morning supporting local artists and find a unique, one-of-a-kind gift for yourself or loved one (details)

🛏️ Phoenixville Bed Races | 11 am | Phoenixville | If you’ve never seen the bed races at Phoenixville do yourself a favor and come check it out. Imagine Pinewood derby cars…but it’s all adults, and they are in an absolute dead sprint to see who can build the fastest bed on wheels. Risk of injury? High. Chance of laughs? Absolute. (details)

💀 Celebrate Day of the Dead - Movie Night @ Burke Park - Disney's Coco | Starts 5:45 pm | Malvern | Malvern Parks & Rec asks that you bring your own yard chair or picnic blanket. Popcorn and soft pretzels will be available. Arrive early for neon body/face paint & temporary tattoos! (details)

🌌 Family Astronomy Night @ American Helicopter Museum & Education Center | 6 - 9 pm | West Chester | The Museum’s staff will be having a fun-filled night for ages 3 and up where they teach basic astronomy and participants will, weather permitting, have a chance to do some stargazing. (details)

🤘 Appetite for Voltage - AC/DC & Guns N' Roses Tribute Band | 7 pm | Phoenixville | Guns N’ Roses AND AC/DC? Alright I’m in, you’ll find me front row in my pleather pants and glam hair wig. (details)

🎻 Immaculata Symphony Presents: Fall Concert "A Brahms Compilation" | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Malvern | The Immaculata Symphony is proud to present a collection of movements (one from each of the four Brahms symphonies) performed together in a truly unique way. (details)

🤣 Steel City Comedy Show | 8 - 9:30 pm | Phoenixville | Comedians Belynda Cleare, Meg Goetz, James McAliney, & Marcely bring their talents to the mic at Steel City for a night of laughs. (details)

🪩 Halloween Party @ Midtown Social Lounge | 8 pm - 2 am | Berwyn | One more chance to wear your costume - Prizes for best costume and best dancer (details)

Sunday (November 3rd, 2024)

🏎️ Cars & Coffee 4 Charity | 9 am - 12 pm | West Chester | Come enjoy a morning of beautiful cars, great company, and community spirit. This special event is dedicated to raising funds for Julia’s fight against Leukemia and supporting the amazing local organization, A Child’s Light. (details)

🍂 Autumn Fest @ Springbrook Farm | 12 - 3 pm | West Chester | Come to the Barn @ Springbrook Farm for a day of fun for children with disabilities and their families. A donation of $5 per child is appreciated to help support the farm.

🙋‍♀️ 2024 Power Festival by Phoenixville Women's Outreach | 12 - 4 pm | Phoenixville | Spend Sunday supporting Phoenixville Women’s Outreach, which provides housing and support for women at the Power Festival. Local artists will be performing, an art auction will be held, along with interactive activities/exhibits on women’s history will combine for an afternoon of empowerment (details)

🎤 Live Music @ The Flash: Melody Trucks, Fitzkee Brothers, Gordon Sterling, & The People | Starts 7 pm | Kennett Square | Enjoy an evening of amazing live music as part of the New Phunk Odyssey Tour at The Flash. (details)

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Noah Scott - Publisher | ChesCo Buzz