West Chester · Events

Junior Detectives Club: The Flannan Isle Lighthouse Disappearances

Kids eight to twelve dig into three lighthouse keepers who vanished off the Scottish coast, weigh the theories and pick a side. Registration opens September 21.

When: Mon, Sep 28 · 5:30 PM–6:30 PM Where: West Chester Public Library, 415 N Church Street, West Chester

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Teen and Tween Tuesdays Spray Paint a Mason Jar

arts

Tue, Sep 8 · 4:30 PM–5:30 PM · West Chester Public Library

Tape off a pattern, spray a mason jar, take home a container for a shelf somewhere. Happens outside, so the weather decides. Registration required.

Rediscover You: A Visioning Workshop

community

Thu, Sep 10 · 12:30 PM–1:30 PM · West Chester Public Library

An hour on figuring out what you actually want next, run as a guided workshop in the community room. In person, free.

Chess Club

kids

Sat, Sep 12 · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM · West Chester Public Library

Coach Chuck Shaw runs two hours of chess for kids five to fifteen in the library community room. Beginners get taught, regulars get a game. No registration, just turn up.

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Open Jam with The Basement Apes and Mike Chevalier

Ardmore live music

Thu, Sep 24 · Rusty Nail Nightclub

Thursday open jam with The Basement Apes sitting in and comedian Mike Chevalier on the bill. Musicians are welcome on stage. Loud and late, the sort of room where five bands on a bill is normal.

The Breakfast Club (1985)

Phoenixville film

Thu, Sep 24 · The Colonial Theatre

Five kids in Saturday detention, and the closing fist in the air. Part of the Colonial's Back to School run.

Birding with the Bucks County Birders

Quakertown other

Thu, Sep 24 · 8:00 AM–10:00 AM · Nockamixon State Park

Two morning hours on the trails with the Bucks County Birders during fall migration, starting from Parking Lot 1. Free, no registration, bring binoculars if you have them.