Good Morning Chester County,

Whether you’re a longtime subscriber or just joining us, thank you for being here. As the temperature starts to cool and the days get shorter, we’re all in need of something to help keep the spirits high.

This week, we’ve brewed up a mix of can’t-miss events. No doom-and-gloom here; we’re all about helping you find something to make the week a bit better.

Ready to see what’s on tap? Here’s what we’ve got:

• A belated thank you to all who have or are currently serving

• Dior, your featured adoptable pet of the week

• Victory will crown a Top Chef

• 20+ events throughout the county to keep you busy this week

The Blend

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

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Vets

We’re a day late, this email going out on Tuesday and all, but we will not miss the opportunity to give a belated THANK YOU to all of the current and former service members (and their families) who read this newsletter.

We are incredibly grateful for all you do, will continue to do, and have done for our great nation.

🐶 Adoptable Pet of the Week - Dior

Meet Dior, just as her name suggests, she is a luxury that any family would be lucky to have. Described as extremely smart, playful, and happy, Dior’s striking green eyes may stop you in your tracks, but it is her personality that will win you over. The team over at Main Line Animal Rescue mention that Dior's ideal home would be with an experienced dog owner in an adult home, who can give her the love, time, attention and patience she truly deserves, a nice fenced in yard for her to run and play, and of course a steady supply of fun toys! Once you’re in her inner circle, she will bring you her toys to share with you, which is such a sweet offering given she had nothing of her own previously.

To learn more about this adorable floppy-eared pup or take the steps to adopt her, click here.

📸 Submitted Photo of the Week - Freemason Monument at National Memorial Arch

A member of our community sent in this photo previously, and given Veteran’s Day just passed, we figured it was the perfect time to feature it.

For those who may not have seen this monument before, this portion of the words inscribed read just as true today as ever, “The Freemasons of Pennsylvania place this monument so that future generations will know that freedom was as important in 1997 as it was in 1777 - 1778.”

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The Featured Pour

A closer look at the standout events happening this week

This week’s featured event is Top Chef Parkesburg - Round 2

When: Sunday 11/17, 4 - 7 PM

Where: Victory Brewing Company Parkesburg, 3127 Lower Valley Road Parkesburg, PA

What to expect: Food lovers and competitors alike, get ready for an exciting night at Victory Brewing Company’s “Top Chef Parkesburg” Round 2! Inspired by the hit Food Network show, this unique event brings Victory’s own talented chefs head-to-head in a cooking showdown, each vying for your votes. Enjoy a specially curated dinner as you taste and judge each chef’s creative dishes, then cast your vote to help crown the next Top Chef of Parkesburg. This is a ticketed event, so secure your spot early for an unforgettable evening of great food, fierce competition, and local flair!

Tickets include (4) courses, (4) accompanying beers, and the chance to help crown the Top Chef.

Learn more and purchase your tickets by clicking here

Have an Event You Want Featured?

We’re always looking for more events to shine a spotlight on.

If you want your event to reach 1,000+ people through email and another 10,000+ through the other platforms we post to, submit your event here by clicking the button below.

👉 Note: This is for a standard event listing which are always free. Your event will get featured along with the 20+ events we post each week.

What’s Brewing

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

Wednesday (November 13th, 2024)

🤝 Exton's Biggest Happy Hour: Pints with a Purpose | 5 - 8 PM | Exton | Get ready for a night of fun, friendly competition, and giving back! Watch as the ERCC Board of Directors guest bartend and compete for tips to support the Community Partnership Council. Every hour, a new duo steps up to see who can raise the most for a great cause! (details)

Thursday (November 14th, 2024)

🐶 Dog Days Yappy Hour - Last of 2024 | 5 - 7 PM | West Chester | Make your way out to Levante's this Thursday and bring your faithful furry friend for their last Yappy Hour of the year. Angel's Retreat Pet Rescue will be there with adorable adoptable pups (weather dependent). Donate $10 or more and the Levante crew will thank you with a free pour! (details)

💃 Ladies Night Out at Sugars Bridge Farm | 6:30 - 9 PM | West Chester | Enjoy dessert, wine, and holiday shopping all to benefit women-owned Sugars Bridge Farm and Camp Barnyard. Don't forget to snap a photo with the sweet alpacas and llamas at the photo booth! (details)

🤠 Line Dancing at The Stables | 6 - 9 PM | Chester Springs | Kick up your boots and join DJ Ashley Rose for a fun-filled evening of line dancing at The Stables! Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a first-timer, this event promises good music, great company, and plenty of toe-tapping fun. (details)

♟️ Stolen Sun Board Games Night | 4 - 9 PM | Exton | Enjoy fantastic food, beer, and coffee while you play an equally fantastic board game. Play games from Dicey's giant library and feel free to bring your own. No board gaming experience necessary. This is a family-friendly, all ages (21+ for alcohol) event and everyone is welcome! (details)

🧙‍♂️ Dungeons n' Drafts @ Twelve78 | 6 - 9:30 PM | Phoenixville | Join the crew at Twelve78 for great drinks, food, and company to play a D&D one shot adventure! They'll have premade characters for you to choose from when you arrive so you can jump into the action. They'll be happy to teach you how to play as well! (details)

Friday (November 15th, 2024)

🧵 Craft & Mercantile Night Market in Eagleview | 4:30 - 8 PM | Exton | Craft & Mercantile is a curated night market celebrating local makers & artisans alongside live music + food & drink. A good time is guaranteed to be had by all with a curated evening of local artisans, food, and entertainment under the stars & twinkle lights. (details)

🍪 Thanksgiving Cookie Decorating Class | 7 - 8:30 PM | West Chester | In this beginners level in-person cookie decorating class, we will learn how to decorate 6 Thanksgiving-themed cookies using royal icing. At the end of the class, you will walk away with all the cookies you decorated and a royal icing recipe to try at home. This class is great for bakers who want to learn a new skill or anyone who wants a fun activity to do with friends! *This event is BYOB so feel free to bring something to sip on if you'd like! (details)

🎵 Songwriters and Storytellers: Bickhardt, Neal, Hampton | Doors open at 6:30 PM, show stars at 7:30 | Kennett Square | The Kennett Flash is proud to present Songwriters and Storytellers – an incredible evening of story and song in the round featuring CRAIG BICKHARDT, HALLEY NEAL and TOM HAMPTON, three powerhouses of folk music. (details)

🎬 NOIR CITY at Colonial Theatre | 11/15 - 11/17 | 8 PM | Phoenixville | NOIR CITY, the most popular film noir festival in the world, returns to the Colonial Theatre. Join Colonial for a 3-day extravaganza featuring 10 films with the theme "Darkness Has No Borders." Your host, Eddie Muller, has curated all the films and paired them for specific reasons. Eddie will reveal that reason at the event. (details)

Saturday (November 16th, 2024)

🏆 Independence Blue Cross/Greater Philadelphia YMCA Pickleball Open | 7 AM - 6 PM | Phoenixville | Dink, drop, and drive your way to victory! This fast-paced round-robin tournament offers brackets for gender and mixed doubles. The top three teams in each bracket will be awarded custom medals. Get out for a great day of active fun! (details)

🎄 A Very Merry Appreciation Event | 10 AM - 5 PM | Malvern | Come celebrate with the team at Burkholder Holiday Market as they show appreciation to their loyal customers and welcome new faces! Enjoy a complimentary visit with Santa, festive face painting, and cozy up by the bonfire to roast s’mores. Turks Head Sauce Food Truck and Doris’s Donuts will be serving up delicious bites for everyone to enjoy. Complimentary beer and wine will be available for guests 21+. (details)

🖼️ Annual Holiday Art Festival | 11/16 & 11/17 | 11 AM - 4 PM | Spring City | Be festive and shop from three floors of artists' studios, while enjoying food, drink and great conversation. A casual way to introduce yourself to the arts, and become immersed in the creative talent in your own backyard. This family-friendly indoor event is FREE and open to the public. Rain or shine. (details)

🥂 "Mom"osa Maternity Event | 12 - 1 PM | Phoenixville | Expecting mothers and their support person are invited out to this event hosted by Phoenixville Hospital where staff will guide you through all the Maternity Unit and NICU offers and answer questions about your delivery experience. Join their team for mocktail mimosas, light snacks, and a tour - all dedicated to you! (details)

🎭 Disney's Beauty & The Beast @ SALT Performing Arts | 7 - 9:30 PM | Chester Springs | Step into the spectacular world of Broadway's classic, Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs and characters we’ve grown to know and love. This production runs through December 15th. If you cannot find a time this week, check their calendar for more! (details)

🎸 Tuned28 Presents: A Resplendent Singer-Songwriter Showcase! | 7 - 10 PM | Spring City | For those familiar with the "3rd-day showcases" at the old Soundbank 228 Productions is over the moon to present a rare treat: the happy returns of four local & visiting singer-songwriters crammed into one glorious evening: Paintcan, Fauna Finch, The Random Hubiak, and Doug Brouder! This show is a winter goods collection drive for Better Days Ahead! (details)

🎶 Haunted Harmonies Fall Concert | Starts 7:30 PM | Malvern | Join the Chester County Youth Orchestra this weekend in the Great Hall of Immaculata University. Hear selections from Schubert's Unfinished Symphony, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, In the Hall of the Mountain King, and more! (details)

Sunday (November 17th, 2024)

🚲 Cider Stomper MTB Tour | Starts 7 AM | Lewisville | Join Velo Amis at Old Stone Cider for the Cider Stomper MTB Tour. This is a mountain bike tour, with no competitive elements. The rides start and end at Old Stone Cider. A mountain bike is the bike of choice, not a gravel bike. This is a ride, not a race. Each entry comes with an event drinking glass, a hard cider or beer (for cyclists 21 & up) or a non-alcoholic beverage, all you can eat french fries at the post-ride party, and rest stops along the route. (details)

🍽️ Support TLC Rescue - Dine & Donate at PJ Whelihans | 11 AM - 10 PM | Malvern | Need a good excuse to eat out this weekend? Join TLC Rescue on Sunday, November 17th at PJ Whelihans in Malvern, PA (12 General Warren Blvd) for a Dine and Donate event! From 11 AM to 10 PM, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and 15% of your purchase will go to help our pups—no flyer needed! Just mention that you’re supporting TLC when you order, whether you’re dining in or taking out. (details)

🎨 Local Crafts & Creations Show | 12 - 3 PM | Phoenixville | The Phoenixville YMCA is hosting a holiday craft and vendor show. This free, community event includes local crafters, holiday crafts, and more! Registration is not required to attend and this event is open to members and non-members. (details)

🏃‍♂️ Brian's Run 2024 | Starts at 1 PM | West Chester | Brian’s Run will be in Downtown West Chester on Sunday, November 17th starting at 1pm. It has a 5K run, 2K walk, and a 5 mile option! This year’s race will benefit the West Chester Food Cupboard. Brian’s Run began in 1978 as a one-time fund raising event to benefit Brian Bratcher, a West Chester Henderson High School football player who sustained a life-challenging spinal cord injury at the age of 15 during a scrimmage. In year’s past, the race has attracted thousands of runners – ranging from locals to nationals and international participants — and has been called one of the “100 Great Races” by Runner’s World and one of the “Top 10 Philly Races To Do” by Philadelphia Magazine. In recent years, the race-day activities have drawn about 3,000 participants and many spectators who spend the day volunteering and cheering on the runners. (details)

🪦 Historic Cemetery Walking Tour - Oaklands | 1 - 2:45 PM | West Chester | As you walk the streets of West Chester, you'll see names like Darlington, Butler, and Everhart. But do you know the history behind the names? Many of West Chester's leading citizens are buried at Oaklands Cemetery (founded 1854), but there are many stories that remain untold. Join the education staff of the Chester County History Center to learn true tales of the soldiers, statesmen, lawyers, doctors, musicians, athletes, artists and more that found their final rest at this garden cemetery outside of West Chester, Pennsylvania. (details)

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