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๐ Pizza + shopping + reading nooks + a Charm Bar! ๐
Pizza! Pizza! ๐Grab your sunglasses and head to OsoSweet on Friday nights for live music and oven-fired pizza. For owner Tess Wofford, Friday night pizza is a long-time family tradition that she's been excited to share with the community. More on the weekly summer tradition that brings neighbors together for food, fun, and tunes! ๐ถ The 101 on the proposed shops on 202By now, weโve all seen the โSave Ridgeโ yard signs and have a general idea that thereโs controversy around paving paradise to build yet another g(G)iant parking lot and more retail outlets along Route 202 at Ridge Road. But there's so much going on, it feels hard to wrap your head around it. Check out this deep dive to better understand the "view from 30,000 feet" and maybe... what we can do about it.
How does free electricity sound?Want to buy a couple of solar panels at a local hardware store, plug them into the wall like a toaster, and start generating free power from the sun? It's called plug-in solar, and it's making waves across the country. Learn more about what it is, and how we can bring it to Pennsylvania!
All that's new at the Rachel Kohl Community LibraryVisited the library recently? Between new hangout spots at the library, a growing โlibrary of things,โ and a summerโs worth of pop-up appearances around the community, your free library card is one of the best deals in town. Learn more about several new things your library card can do for you (for free!) and how you can support the library to ensure it's a sustainable institution in our community! Will you Bike the Brandywine to conserve the Brandywine?It's back for another year. Sign up now to Bike the Brandywine and see our local community from two wheels instead of four. ๐ฒ It's also a great way to raise money for local land and water conservation work through the Brandywine Conservancy. Learn more!โ Local Concord Farmers' Market reminderLeaving this here as a reminder to support our local food folks this summer. ๐ In its second year, the Concord Farmers' Market continues to grow. They have several food and produce vendors, as well as flowers, honey, candles, coffee, baked goods, fresh bread, fun drinks, and more. The market runs every Sunday from 10 am - 1 pm at Concord Township Park through August 30. BYO Bag (if you want, not required) and meet your neighbors. ๐ญ Ponder ThisIn this section, I share book recommendations, articles, podcasts, quotes, and other links I think Chadds Ford neighbors might find interesting. Let me know what you think. ๐ Well, this is sweet and electric! โก ๐ Remember when I told you EVs are coming for our gas guzzlers? The New York Times apparently agrees. But who will own the technology? ๐ Read Amplify: How to Use the Power of Connection to Engage, Take Action, and Build a Better World by Adam Met this week. Have you heard of the author? He's from the band AJR. The book offers some ideas about spreading good social movements based on the strategies musicians use to grow and engage their fan base. Pretty interesting. ๐ง A discussion on things parents might want to know about teen driving. ๐ Finding hope in our local communities. โจ Loving Connect Chadds Ford โจWhile I donโt have any secrets behind paywalls, did you know you can choose to become a paid subscriber if you value Connect Chadds Ford and itโs within your budget? No pressure, but if you feel compelled to upgrade to a paid subscription, I wonโt be mad. And if youโre already a paid subscriber, thank you so much! I really appreciate it.
Looking aheadHere are a few events you might want to add to your calendar. Several require registration in advance. Double-check dates and times in case theyโve changed since I shared. Weekend Plans
Mark Your CalendarsA few more exciting and important events to put on your calendar now so you donโt miss this!
I didn't include everything here, but the library currently has a ton of programs for kids on the calendar. From reading and LEGO programs to AI Cybersecurity for Kids, art classes, kids' concerts, and more. Check the library's program calendar for ideas! Other events to add?Feel free to share any other events happening in and around Chadds Ford (just reply to this email) that you think our neighbors will enjoy! Got a question or a comment? Hit reply to this email. It comes right back to my inbox. ๐๐ป Did you get this from a friend and want to sign up yourself? If so, you can get more information and sign up here! From your Chadds Ford Neighbor, Jen |
Jen Panaro | Connect Chadds Ford
Connect Chadds Ford is a civic-minded community newsletter, focused on Chadds Ford and the Brandywine Valley. Through values of transparency, accountability, connection, and delight, Connect Chadds Ford is about building the community we hope to share with our children and neighbors. Drop your email below to subscribe to the weekly newsletter!