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West Chester Winter Growers Market

Don’t miss the West Chester Growers Market this Saturday January 4th, 2014. They are now offering their Winter Market Season with select vendors at the corner of Chestnut and Church Streets. The Winter Market Season continues on the first and third Saturdays through April, rain or shine. The event takes place between the hours of 10am to 12pm. For more information on the West Chester Growers Market visit the official website, westchestergrowersmarket.com.

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Girl’s Night Out in Downtown West Chester

Tonight, grab the girls and head downtown to visit the many shops that are staying open until 8 p.m. and offering refreshments, discounts and holiday cheer! Finish your Christmas shopping or just treat yourself to something special! Some of the stores staying open late include:  The 5 Senses, Main Line Custom Mens, Penwick, Kaly, Malena’s, and many more. For more information visit http://www.downtownwestchester.com.

 

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Planning to visit Downtown West Chester?

Wondering where to park in Downtown West Chester this holiday season? The video below is a very useful and helpful guide to parking in the Borough. Also, remember to shop local this holiday season to support our community. West Chester offers more than 75 retail shops and boutiques offering a diverse and unique shopping experience for everyone. For a complete retail directory visit www.downtownwestchester.com.

 

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Christmas Stroll with the Santa Band

Tonight, Monday December 16th, The Santa Band is a local West Chester group of musicians who have acquired a loyal following by playing holiday music and spreading cheer in local establishments during the holiday season. This year they are taking their performances one step further to help raise funds for Safe Harbor. To Participate: Donate $40 to Safe Harbor and receive a wristband which entitles you to a voucher kit filled with deals from participating West Chester businesses. West Chester University Students with WCU ID can purchase tickets for $20. The Designated Driver wristband is $10! See more details  at Safe Harbor of Greater West Chester.

 

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Christmas Stroll Around the Town with The Santa Band

The Santa Band is a local West Chester group of musicians who have acquired a loyal following by playing holiday music and spreading cheer in local establishments during the holiday season. This year they are taking their performances one step further to help raise funds for Safe HarborTo Participate: Donate $40.00 to Safe Harbor and receive a wristband which entitles you to a voucher kit filled with deals from participating West Chester businesses. For more information on the holiday event visit www.safeharborofgwc.org or click here.

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Old-Fashioned Christmas

The holiday season’s biggest celebration is right around the corner! It starts with the Mars Drinks Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade, Friday, December 6, starting at 7:15pm. Dozens of events continue throughout the weekend to ensure fun for the entire family! Make sure to stop by the Fig West Chester table to pick up the new holiday issue. For more information visit http://www.downtownwestchester.com or click here for a list of events. 

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A Message from Kimberley Vassal Insurance

Local food. Local theater. Local products. We’re paying more and more attention to things that come directly from our own communities. Why shouldn’t your insurance agent be local, too?

Everyone hates feeling like a number, and we promise never to make you feel that way. We’re local. We live here, in the same community that you do. We understand the unique dangers that face our town: How the backroads tend to curve sharply, or how slippery that hill outside of town can be in the winter. Our understanding makes it easier for us to help you avoid needing to make a claim in the first place or how to clean up afterwards.

Kimberley Vassal Insurance has been located in the Chester County area for over a decade. Why not let us help you? When it comes to your insurance agent, shop local! For more information or a free insurance quote visit http://www.kimberleyvassal.com

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Holiday Beer Review Courtesy of Kimberley Vassal Insurance

Kimberley Vassal Insurance Services, located in Chadds Ford, produces these awesome beer review video’s every other month. This month the beer snob, Bill Jeppe, reviews two Christmas themed beers; Rogue’ Santa’s Private Reserve Ale and Goose Island’ Christmas Ale. Both beers are perfect for the holiday season! For a free local Business, Auto, Home, or Life insurance quote visit http://www.kimberleyvassal.com, Enjoy the review!

 

 

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Find the Perfect Christmas Tree

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Here are some local places to find the perfect Christmas tree this holiday season! For more information check out the original article posted by WestChester.Patch.com by clicking here.

  • Wiggins Christmas TreesA family operation since 1972, Wiggins Christmas Trees are grown locally in Chester County. They supply both pre-chopped, at a lot located at 1301 West Chester Pike, and cut-your-own trees. Though cutting down your own tree is a bit more expensive — $45 versus as little as $19.95 for a pre-cut tree — it may provide a memorable family experience. The cut-your-own lot is located at 1257 Westtown Thronton Rd.
  • Tricolor Tree FarmTricolor Tree Farm is located just outside West Chester — 1480 Hall Rd. — and offers cut-your-own Christmas trees. Not only can you cut down your own tree, but there’s hot chocolate, provided saws and weekend hayrides. The farm is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. until dark.
  • Buck Run Evergreen FarmsBuck Run Evergreen Farms, 1479 Hall Rd., has a lot where you can buy your own trees. It’s open on weekends until Dec. 23.

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Local Holiday Events You Don’t Want To Miss

Don’t miss all the fun happening this holiday season! Below are a couple events happening around the West Chester area over the next couple days, Hope to see you there!

Holiday Triple Threat

  • When: Saturday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m.
  • Where: Church and Market Street, West Chester 
  • Why Go: Choose your race. Race as a three-member team through the downtown West Chester loop or race as an individual runner and attempt to trump the relays to win it all. A portion of this race benefits the Great Guys Group, a non-profit organization dedicated to Bringing Hope Home by financially supporting families battling cancer in the Philadelphia area.
  • Cost: $20 – $90 *depends on when and how you register.

The Nutcracker 

  • When: Thursday, Dec. 13 at 1 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 15 at 2 and 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m.
  • Where: Henderson Senior High School, West Chester
  • Why Go: The Chester County Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker.  For reserved tickets, please call the box office at 610-431-2333.
  • Cost: $7 – $50

The Nutcracker

  • When: Dec. 7 – Dec. 16
  • Where: Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, 700 South High St.
  • Why Go: Enjoy an all-ages cast of over 80 dancers and actors create and bring to life The Nutcracker. As the narrative unfolds, comical high jinx, holiday fun, and lavishly genteel romance transpire against a backdrop of antique decors and picturesquely animated action. All of the elements combine to make Brandywine Ballet’s The Nutcracker a favorite among local audiences.
  • Cost: $25, $30, $40

Santa’s Express 

  • When: Weekends
  • Where: Market Street Station in West Chester
  • Why Go: Join Santa for a 90-minute journey through the Chester Creek Valley on West Chester’s excursion train. Heated cars and live music add to the fun with Santa. Go to West Chester Railroad for details.
  • Cost: $6, $13, $20

 

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