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On Saturday, October 10th, my friend, John Lauber and I are hosting a Tweetup (you don’t really have to be on Twitter) Breakfast followed by a walk around the West Chester Borough. Buying your own breakfast is the only expense

Photo walks are a very informal gathering of people who like to take pictures whether a casual photographer or professional – we just walk around (most of the route will be chosen when the time comes) and shoot !

Let me know via email if you’d like to join in the fun – so we can watch for ya ! Group may be limited.

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The Chester County Parks & Recreation Department is kicking off the 15th Annual Town Tours & Village Walks on Thursday, June 11th in West Chester Borough.

The walks are FREE and last year brought 2,000 people out to experience the towns up close. Most walks begin at 6:00 PM and end around 8:30 PM. Some will even have entertainment and refreshments. Check out the calendar of events for the 2009 Walking Tours scheduled all around Chester County.

What a fun thing to do with the family, a group of friends, or even by yourself! Put on your comfortable walking shoes – and if you know me – I’d make sure my camera was close at hand.

West Chester Borough is featured this week. Call the West Chester Historical Society & Architectural Review Board for more information and your reservation spot at 610-692-4800.

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Highland Orchards, Inc.

1000 Marshallton-Thorndale Road
West Chester, PA 19380
Phone: 610-269-3494

You can pick your own with over 200 acres of crops ! LittleOne5 has had two field trips here, and they are really good to the kids in the school groups. They have a learning station where they get to see inside a large refrigerator, have a treat of Apple Cider and the famous Apple Cider Donut, and get to press apples into cider themselves!

They also went on a hayride into the rows of Apple Trees and got to chose their very own three apples from the tree! “Find the right one. Hold it tight and twist three times until it comes off with a small pull.”

I remember going here as a child with my grandmother, DeeDee who lived down the road. It was always a treat to come and pick out some penny candy.

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It’s almost time! On September 2nd students will return to the West Chester Area Schools to begin the school year.The school calendar is one of the first things I do when I have kids in school. Updating all of my calendars so I don’t schedule something on those random days off.

The West Chester School District attends to close to 12,000 students and includes the following schools:

West Chester Elementary Schools – Grades K-5
East Bradford
East Goshen
Exton
Fern Hill
Glen Acres
Hillsdale
Mary C. Howse
Penn Wood
Starkweather
Westtown-Thornbury

West Chester Middle Schools- Grades 6-8
Fugett Middle
Peirce Middle
Stetson Middle

West Chester Senior High Schools- Grades 9-12
East High School
Henderson High School
Rustin High School

Henderson High School will be welcoming a new principal to the school this year, Mr. Robert J. Sokolowski.

Some people like to look at the Chester County School District profiles with test scores etc before deciding to move to Chester County. You can find more information on all Pennsylvania Schools on the Department of Education site: Pennsylvania Department of Education.

You can search homes for sale in West Chester or other areas in Pennsylvania provided by Chester County Real Estate agent Kim Wood.

One of my favorite parts about the West Chester School District web page is the transportation search. If you are looking to buy a home in West Chester search the website to find out the actual schools for the address you are considering.

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A mystery has captured my attention.  In West Chester, PA, among industrial buildings, sits an American Weeping Beech Tree, which was planted by Alexander Bane in 1703. My family has lived in the Chester County area for over 200 years.  300 years old is a long time ago! (Just think… Great Britain was formed. The piano was invented. William Penn times. George Washington wasn’t inaugurated yet. No cars!)

I pass this sign all the time, but this time listened to its calling “Historic Weeping Beech Tree”. I followed the arrows, and there it was! A huge, tangled beauty! Pictures were a must, of course.

I’ve mentioned this to quite a few people, as it’s aroused my curiosity. “I know where the tree is, but I don’t know anything about the tree”, the most common response.  “I always thought it was kind of odd that a tree had signage pointing to it.” Chris told me on Twitter.

I’ve made some phone calls, I’ve spent time Googling. This sad tree has but a quick mention in another blog – that’s it!  So I had to create something in my mind… come wander with me…

A tree full of stories. A tree that has had many a visitor.  Alexander Bane, a local citizen, must have cared a great deal for the tree, not having pesticides and the chemical fertilizers that we have today started its life off right. I wonder if he ever thought about The Beech Tree aging so well.

Back in the day, people would meet for their family picnics after a Sunday buggy ride at The Beech Tree.  Children would climb the branches and get lost in its puzzling twists and turns. A background for many a portrait. A beautiful, yet difficult image taken to canvas by the daring artist.  As time passed, teenagers would sneak off to a secret place to meet: Smoking, Parking, and Hiding. Everyday people would follow the signs, and let their minds wander.

I’m saddened it has to be fenced in. The respect for living things is not instilled in human beings as it used to be. How long will this tree live? I’m anxiously awaiting Spring so I can capture some pictures with its coverings.  A new friend.

If you are curious to see The Beech Tree in person, set your GPS to
700 Old Fern Hill Rd.
West Chester, PA 19380
Follow the signs.

(Thank you my friend, Sarah, for helping me with this post. Especially how to deliver such a mysterious message!)

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There are some articles and features about places in the surrounding area as well, so even if you aren’t “IN” West Chester, PA – check it out!

Welcome, Mary and WC Dish to my blogroll, you earned it!

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What to do tonight?  It’s Thirsty Thursday in West Chester, PA !! 
Come out to Rex’s Bar in West Chester, PA where my brother and his band, “Rise Before the Fall” are opening for “Lying’s Mouth“.

Thirsty Thursday, February 29th, 11:00 PM

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Rex’s Bar
344 W Gay St
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-7769

“Rise Before the Fall”  members include: Nate Shealy – Vocals;  Chris Bopp – Lead Guitar; Pablo Freire – Guitar; Ramsey Coulter – Bass; Mike Schmidt – Drums.   They are experience musicians coming from “Promise of a Better Day” and “The B-Side Diaries”. 

I am the proud sister of Nathan Shealy.  Nathan started out as a little boy with drums, guitar, piano, and music has been a part of his life for a long time.  It’s awesome to see his success in his passion – Music!  Although you can’t find Pop Punk/Hardcore music on my playlist, you can bet I have an appreciation for “Rise Before the Fall” and their expression! 

>>>>>>>SUPPORT LOCAL TALENTED MUSICIANS<<<<<<<<

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