Coffee Talk to Connect with Neighbors

I started this newsletter for several reasons. Rest assured, it wasn’t for the money. 🤣 Somewhere out there, a late-stage capitalist is crying on my behalf.

Shameless plug: If you’d like to be a paid subscriber, I won’t complain. 🫶🏻 And if you already are, thank you, thank you!! If you’re not, that’s a-okay too.

One of the primary reasons I created this newsletter is to build community and connections among our neighbors. Life is so much more vibrant and fulfilling when we share it with others. Our neighbors have some incredible stories to share.

Science even supports the power of IRL social connections for our health. Friendships help us live longer, reduce loneliness, and boost our self-esteem! And no, “friends” on Facebook don’t count. Have you seen the content promoted on that dumpster fire website lately? It is often not very “friendly.” 🔥

Come out and hang in person

Next weekend, the Chadds Ford Democrats are hosting an informal conversation at Chadds Ford Coffee House with local small business owner, author, and community activist Elizabeth Moro, to chat about how intentional, community-centered experiences can help us find a path forward during these hyper-partisan times. The discussion will explore how grassroots efforts (like this newsletter1 😉) can counteract the fear and isolation created by the daily news and social media.

This event will be a great opportunity to meet and mingle with friends and neighbors while supporting a wonderful local business! If you’d like to attend, please register as space is limited. The event is free, but registration ensures everyone gets a chair and the crowd doesn’t exceed the max capacity of the coffee house.

You can also bring a friend. Just be sure you include them in the number of tickets for your registration.

Elizabeth isn’t your girl, or coffee houses aren’t your jam? No worries. Sit this one out. We’ll see you at the next event that’s more in your wheelhouse. Not everything is for everyone, and that’s ok. 💛

Got any questions? Reply to this email or leave a comment. If I can’t answer them, I happen to know the peeps who can. I’m planning to attend, and I hope to see you there.

Date & Time: Saturday, June 21 from 4-5:30 pm

Location: Chadds Ford Coffee House, 1620 Baltimore Pike

❤️ Flag Day Collection 🤍 💙

A lot is happening this Saturday (is that the understatement of the century???!) If you have a flag that needs to be retired, Chadds Ford Township and the Chadds Ford Township Residents Association are co-hosting an American flag collection on Friday, June 14th, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the 1704 House (21 Oakland Road). All collected flags will be respectfully retired during a Veterans Day ceremony.

New Roots for Ramsey Farm

You may have already heard, but if not, now you know! Ramsey Farm is opening its second location at the old SIW Veggies spot. Check out their new site for all the details.

Father’s Day with the fam?

Is it just me, or are Father’s Day gift lists a conglomeration of grilling accessories, manly aprons, leather wallets, and a few six packs of beer? I guess they’re cool, but…

Here are a few local ideas to consider. Leave a comment with your plans for Father’s Day. Perhaps your plans are perfect for someone else as well.

• Play pickleball at the Concord Township courts

• Get a nice service from Club Shave

• Dinner at Brandywine Prime, Chadds Ford Tavern, Osteria Ama

• Pizza from Ravanesi. Pro tip: Be sure to call ahead and reserve your dough balls.

• What else should we add to this list?

Looking ahead

Here are a few other events you might want to add to your calendar. Several require registration in advance.

• Roses in the Garden Author Event and Book Signing | Thur. June 12 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at Longwood Gardens

• Stroller Tour | Fri. June 13 at 10:30 am at Brandywine Museum of Art

• Race for the Watershed (Duck Derby & 5k) | Sat. June 14 from 9 am – 1 pm at Newlin Grist Mill

• Pet Nail Trims | Sat. June 14 from 9 – 11 am at Brandywine Ace Pet & Farm

• Plein Air Painting Workshop with Randall Graham | Sat. June 14 from 9:30 am – 4 pm at N.C. Wyeth Studio

• Biker Breakfast | Sat. June 14 from 10 am – 12 pm at Brandywine Harley-Davidson

• PAWS for Reading | Sat. June 14 at 10:30 am at Rachel Kohl Library

• Solar Astronomy | Sat. June 14 at 11 am at Rachel Kohl Library

• Brews at the Battlefield | Sat. June 14, 5 pm – 8 pm at Brandywine Battlefield

• Concord Farmers Market | Suns. June 15, 22, and 29 from 9 am – 12 pm at Concord Township Park

• Ms. Brooke’s Music Class (children’s music performance) | Sun. Jun 15 @ 11 am at Concord Township Park

• Mah Jong Club | Tues. June 10 from 1 – 3 pm at Rachel Kohl Library

• Acupuncture & Yoga | Tue. June 17 from 6 – 8 pm at The Yoga Space

• Electronic Recycling Day | Wed. June 18 from 9 am – 1 pm at Rose Tree Park (hosted by Delaware County, registration required)

• Storytime (Township x RK Library) | Weds at 9 am June 18 – August 20 at Turner’s Mill Park Pavillion (10 Ring Rd)

• An Intimate Evening with Cody Fry | Wed. June 18 at 7:30 pm at Longwood Gardens

• Knitting Club | Thurs. June 19 from 10 – 11:30 am at Rachel Kohl Library

• Juneteenth Jubilee | Thurs. June 19 from 5 – 9 pm in Kennett Square

• Comedian Preacher Lawson | Fri. June 20 at 7:00 pm at Longwood Gardens

• Friday Night Lights | Fri. June 20 from 7 – 10 pm at ChesLen Preserve

• Ms. Brooke’s Music Class (children’s music performance) | Sat. Jun 21, July 12, July 19 @ 10 am at Concord Township Park

• Chalk the Walk: Color Our World | Sat. Jun 21 @ 10:30 am at Rachel Kohl Library

• Plein Air Painting Workshop | Sun. June 22, 9:30 am – 4 pm at Andrew Wyeth Studio

• T’ai Chi Chih in the Courtyard | Sat. June 28 from 9 – 10 am at Brandywine Museum of Art

• Chalk the Walk: Color Our World | Mon. June 30 at 10:30 am at Rachel Kohl Library

• Museum Explorers: Family Program | Thurs. in July 10, 17, 24, 31 from 10 am – 12 pm at Brandywine Museum of Art

• Paint and Sip Couples Night | Fri, July 11 from 5 – 7 pm at Penns Wood Winery

Other events to add?

In the comments, feel free to share any other events happening in and around Chadds Ford that you think our neighbors will enjoy!