Community Events

We welcome the opportunity to share your events with the community throughout the year.  These events may include a one-time annual fundraiser, workshops, volunteer opportunities, free community events, and job fairs. If you have any events that fit this description, please email pertinent information (flyer, links, dates, location, etc.) to info@unitedwayscc.org.

Thank you!

9 September 2025  05:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Parents Cafe: Stress Management

Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to foster a positive and enriching environment. Parents Café covers a range of topics, including early literacy, social-emotional development, and effective parenting strategies.

 
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10 September 2025  06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer): Suicide Prevention Training

QPR is a nationally recognized suicide prevention training developed by a clinical psychologist and created for everyday citizens. It requires no clinical or educational background.

 
Chester County Hospital (Main Lobby Conference Room)
701 East Marshall St.
West Chester, PA 19380
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12 September 2025  11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Deepen Your Understanding: Bridges Out of Poverty Book Club

Calling all Bridges Out of Poverty workshop alumni! Want to keep the momentum going and explore the material even further? Join our first ever Bridges Out of Poverty book club!

 
The Market at Liberty Place
148 W State St.
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348
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13 September 2025  08:00 AM - 03:00 PM

SILO Community Orchard Volunteer Work Days

Volunteers needed to help with SILO's Community Orchard.

 

50 W. Christine Rd.
Nottingham, PA 19362
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13 September 2025  12:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Hispanic Festival and Mexican Independence

The Hispanic Festival and Mexican and Central American Independence Day Celebration organized by Casa Guanajuato returns to Kennett Square. This is a completely family-friendly event and free of charge.

 
Kennett Square Borough Building
600 S. Broad Street
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348
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15 September 2025  06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Talk Now – Know How: Laying Foundations that Protect Youth Against Risk

Join a local prevention professional to learn about youth behavior trends from the PA Youth Survey and discover how to set kids up for success. Perfect for parents with kids of any age! It’s never too early or too late to lay the foundations kids need to thrive.

 
Via Zoom

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17 September 2025  11:30 AM - 01:00 PM

Fall 2025 Chat-n-Chew Speaker Series

The Arc of Chester County offers FREE virtual trainings covering a variety of topics which empower people to learn about education and systems advocacy.

 
Virtual Trainings

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17 September 2025  05:30 PM - 09:00 PM

2025 Sip, Savor & Support: An Event with Food, Fun, and Philanthropy

Celebrate the '70s! Presented by LCH Health and Community Services

 
Hartefeld National Golf Club
1 Hartefeld Dr.
Avondale, Pennsylvania 19311
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18 September 2025  08:30 AM - 11:00 AM

A Fall Breakfast to Fuel Change

Join MCHC for our annual fundraiser, A Fall Breakfast to Fuel Change! By supporting MCHC, you become a part of a community of changemakers – people just like you who want to make a difference for those who need it most.

 
The Farmhouse at People's Light
39 Conestoga Rd.
Malvern , PA 19355
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18 September 2025  09:00 AM - 02:30 PM

PA CareerLink® Chester County Awareness Day

This special day will showcase the many resources available to help job seekers, employers, and community members connect, grow, and succeed.

 
PA Career Link
479 Thomas Jones Way, Suite 500
Exton, PA 19341
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18 September 2025  12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Voices of Recovery

Hear personal recovery stories, learn about maintaining sobriety, and join a discussion on the recovery process. Open to community members and healthcare professionals.

 
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18 September 2025  06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

NEW - Bridging the Community Meeting (Greater West Grove Area)

This is an open meeting with no membership, just good hearts who want to discover ways to "bridge" resources with needs.

 
Penn London Township Building
260 Lewis Rd
West Grove, PA 19390
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18 September 2025  07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Free Yoga Session at the West Chester Area YMCA

September is National Yoga Awareness Month! Join this in-person yoga session to learn more about the health benefits of this mindful discipline.

 
West Chester Area YMCA
605 Airport Rd.
West Chester, PA 19380
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19 September 2025  12:30 PM - 01:00 PM

What’s The Connection? Understanding Trauma Before – and After – Suicide

A two-part series on understanding trauma before - and after - suicide.

 
Via Zoom

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20 September 2025  10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Kennett Arts Festival

Benefiting KACS, the Kennett Arts Festival has something for everyone: over 100 artists, live music, children’s activities, and a selection of local food vendors, including beer and wine. Volunteers needed!

 

600 S. Broad Street
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348
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20 September 2025  12:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Canine Partners for Life Fall Festival

Join Canine Partners for Life (CPL) for our annual Fall Festival featuring Cow Bingo. Gather the entire family for an afternoon of free fun to learn how service and companion dogs transform lives.

 
CPL's Campus
334 Faggs Manor Rd.
Cochranville, PA 19330
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21 September 2025  12:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Kennett Arts Festival

Benefiting KACS, the Kennett Arts Festival has something for everyone: over 100 artists, live music, children’s activities, and a selection of local food vendors, including beer and wine. Volunteers needed!

 

600 S. Broad Street
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348
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24 September 2025  11:30 AM - 01:00 PM

Fall 2025 Chat-n-Chew Speaker Series

The Arc of Chester County offers FREE virtual trainings covering a variety of topics which empower people to learn about education and systems advocacy.

 
Virtual Trainings

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24 September 2025  05:00 PM - 06:30 PM

Family Picnic

Family picnic hosted by Maternal & Child Health Consortium

 
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25 September 2025  06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

National Night Out

National Night Out (NNO) is a nationwide initiative to help build and foster positive relationships between the community and law enforcement. 

 
Borough Hall
600 S. Broad St.
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348
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26 September 2025  10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

I Can, You Can, Narcan®

Join this FREE, in-person community education event to reduce the incidence of accidental drug overdoses. All attendees will receive training on how to use lifesaving Narcan® (naloxone) nasal spray. FREE naloxone will be given to participants.

 
Community Youth & Women’s Alliance (CYWA)
423 Lincoln Highway
East Coatesville, PA 19320
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26 September 2025  11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Deepen Your Understanding: Bridges Out of Poverty Book Club

Calling all Bridges Out of Poverty workshop alumni! Want to keep the momentum going and explore the material even further? Join our first ever Bridges Out of Poverty book club!

 
The Market at Liberty Place
148 W State St.
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348
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26 September 2025  12:30 PM - 01:00 PM

What’s The Connection? Understanding Trauma Before – and After – Suicide

The second of a two-part series on understanding trauma before - and after - suicide.

 
Via Zoom

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27 September 2025  08:00 AM - 03:00 PM

SILO Community Orchard Volunteer Work Days

Volunteers needed to help with SILO's Community Orchard.

 

50 W. Christine Rd.
Nottingham, PA 19362
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1 October 2025  11:30 AM - 01:00 PM

Fall 2025 Chat-n-Chew Speaker Series

The Arc of Chester County offers FREE virtual trainings covering a variety of topics which empower people to learn about education and systems advocacy.

 
Virtual Trainings

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8 October 2025  11:30 AM - 01:00 PM

Fall 2025 Chat-n-Chew Speaker Series

The Arc of Chester County offers FREE virtual trainings covering a variety of topics which empower people to learn about education and systems advocacy.

 
Virtual Trainings

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10 October 2025  11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Deepen Your Understanding: Bridges Out of Poverty Book Club

Calling all Bridges Out of Poverty workshop alumni! Want to keep the momentum going and explore the material even further? Join our first ever Bridges Out of Poverty book club!

 
The Market at Liberty Place
148 W State St.
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348
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11 October 2025  12:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Penn Township Fall Festival

It was their first major in-person event created and planned after the pandemic, and has now grown into a wholesome, community staple.

 
Penn Township Park
260 Lewis Rd
West Grove, PA 19390
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15 October 2025  11:30 AM - 01:00 PM

Fall 2025 Chat-n-Chew Speaker Series

The Arc of Chester County offers FREE virtual trainings covering a variety of topics which empower people to learn about education and systems advocacy.

 
Virtual Trainings

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22 October 2025  11:30 AM - 01:00 PM

Fall 2025 Chat-n-Chew Speaker Series

The Arc of Chester County offers FREE virtual trainings covering a variety of topics which empower people to learn about education and systems advocacy.

 
Virtual Trainings

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24 October 2025  12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Deepen Your Understanding: Bridges Out of Poverty Book Club

Calling all Bridges Out of Poverty workshop alumni! Want to keep the momentum going and explore the material even further? Join our first ever Bridges Out of Poverty book club!

 
The Market at Liberty Place
148 W State St.
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348
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26 October 2025  02:00 PM - 05:00 PM

KSQ Candy Trail

Bring your kiddos in costume to follow the trail, and collect treats from various participating businesses throughout the Borough.

 
Various Locations

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348
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29 October 2025  11:30 AM - 01:00 PM

Fall 2025 Chat-n-Chew Speaker Series

The Arc of Chester County offers FREE virtual trainings covering a variety of topics which empower people to learn about education and systems advocacy.

 
Virtual Trainings

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5 November 2025  11:30 AM - 01:00 PM

Fall 2025 Chat-n-Chew Speaker Series

The Arc of Chester County offers FREE virtual trainings covering a variety of topics which empower people to learn about education and systems advocacy.

 
Virtual Trainings

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12 November 2025  11:30 AM - 01:00 PM

Fall 2025 Chat-n-Chew Speaker Series

The Arc of Chester County offers FREE virtual trainings covering a variety of topics which empower people to learn about education and systems advocacy.

 
Virtual Trainings

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19 November 2025  11:30 AM - 01:00 PM

Fall 2025 Chat-n-Chew Speaker Series

The Arc of Chester County offers FREE virtual trainings covering a variety of topics which empower people to learn about education and systems advocacy.

 
Virtual Trainings

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3 December 2025  11:30 AM - 01:00 PM

Fall 2025 Chat-n-Chew Speaker Series

The Arc of Chester County offers FREE virtual trainings covering a variety of topics which empower people to learn about education and systems advocacy.

 
Virtual Trainings

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6 December 2025  09:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Girls Spark Southern Chester County Summit

For middle and high school girls. TICKETING OPENS SEPTEMBER 9TH—don’t miss your spot at the first-ever Girls Spark Southern Chester County Summit!

 
Kennett Library
320 E. State St.
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348
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6 December 2025  07:00 PM - 10:00 PM

The Garage - 16th Annual Holiday Auction!

Celebrate a very 70’s Christmas with local Garage supporters as we come together to enjoy food, drinks, and live music while bidding on silent auction items.

 
Avondale Garage
121 Pennsylvania Ave.
Avondale, Pennsylvania 19311
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