Exton · Events

Grantseeking 101

Exton community

A workshop for nonprofits and community groups on finding and writing grants: research, structure, habits that work and the questions applications ask. Light refreshments, registration required.

When: Wed, Oct 28 · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Where: Burke Meeting Room, Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton

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Hybrid: Medicare 101, Discover Your Options

community

Mon, Oct 19 · 6:00 PM–7:30 PM · Burke Meeting Room

Parts A, B, C and the drug benefit laid out in plain terms, plus which health plans actually exist in Chester County and what low-income beneficiaries qualify for. Useful whether you are enrolling or helping a parent.

Afternoon Book Group

community

Wed, Oct 21 · 1:30 PM–2:30 PM · Burke Meeting Room

The daytime book club takes the Burke Room on the third Wednesday, one title a month, new people welcome. Registration is encouraged rather than required, so a first visit is easy enough.

Financial Literacy 101: Fraud Prevention

community

Wed, Oct 21 · 5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Burke Meeting Room

A credit union outreach specialist walks through common scams, the warning signs, and what to do if someone targets you. Part of a three-part series, held in the Burke Meeting Room.

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STC Fall Tree Giveaway

Glenside community

Sat, Oct 24 · Abington Township

Abington's Shade Tree Commission gives away free trees for the fall planting season. No time or pickup spot is posted on the township calendar, so the details sit on the commission's tree giveaway page.

Witches of Narberth

Narberth kids

Sat, Oct 24 · Downtown Narberth shops (Haverford & Narberth Avenues)

Downtown turns into a costumed scavenger hunt, with kids tracking down witches stationed in the shops and collecting treats along the way. The hunt runs the afternoon and ends when the prizes run out.

Book Sale Bag Sale at Downingtown Library

Downingtown community

Sat, Oct 24 – Sat, Oct 31 · Downingtown Library

The last stretch of the Friends' fall book sale turns into a bag sale, all through regular library hours. Closed Sunday the 25th. Proceeds go to the library.