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DOWNINGTOWN, PA — With fall color arriving in Chester County, the Parks + Preservation department has opened the third session of its Chesco Parks Through the Lens photo contest. Themed "Amber and Ash," the round runs through Oct. 31 and calls for photographs of changing foliage, autumn hues reflected in streams and waterways, and the harvest feel of the county's farm-adjacent parks and trails.

Entrants are limited to one original photo per session, submitted as a JPEG or PNG without watermarks or borders. Photographers retain copyright but grant the county a non-exclusive license for noncommercial use. Images showing harassed wildlife, damaged plants or trespassing will be disqualified. A final winter session closes Dec. 31. More info and submit a photo at the county’s website HERE

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has renewed its 7th Grade Initiative, which gives every seventh grader in Chester County a free youth membership from the summer after sixth grade through Aug. 31 following seventh grade. Parents or guardians can enroll online or at any branch, bringing a school ID, roster or report card. Home-schooled students qualify after completing required orientations. The free membership applies only to the seventh grader, though families can join at regular rates.

More than 1,200 students take part annually. The program is built around mental health, physical fitness and community service, and members are encouraged to complete a service project or a few volunteer hours during the year. It is one part of the Y's broader teen offerings, which this fall add a free weekly Leaders Club for grades 5 through 12 at the Oscar Lasko and West Chester Area branches, starting in October. The initiative is funded through the Y's annual benefit golf tournament. Enrollment information is at ymcagbw.org/7th-grade-initiative.

EAST WHITELAND TWP — The 2026 TECH360 conference, hosted by the Innovative Technology Action Group of the Chester County Economic Development Council, will take place Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Desmond Hotel in East Whiteland Township. The theme, "AI Beyond the Hype," reflects a shift in the business conversation from what artificial intelligence can do to how its adoption affects employees and company culture.

The afternoon includes presentations, panel discussions and networking, with speakers from regional companies including CTDI, Comcast and MacElree Harvey. Marianne Stack, ITAG's project director, has cited strong recent growth in the Delaware Valley's technology sector as a reason the conference belongs here. Schedule, speakers and registration are at tech360pa.com.

WEST BRADFORD TWP — West Bradford Township will hold its make-up movie night this Friday, Sept. 18, at Broad Run Park, after the original June 11 screening was postponed. The evening begins at 7:15 p.m. with a taekwondo demonstration, followed at 7:30 p.m. by an outdoor showing of "Karate Kid: Legends," the 2025 film starring Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan. Ice cream will be sold for $1. The event is free and family-oriented; attendees should bring their own seating for the park lawn.

Upcoming local events…

Chester County Networking Monthly Happy Hour (Exton) - Sept 15, 5:30pm-7:30pm

Annual Cheers to CVC: Battle of the Badges (Exton) - Sept 17, 5pm-8pm

Rib Eating Competition (Texas Roadhose) - Sept 18, 11am-4pm

Upper Uwchlan Litter Clean-up (Upper Uwchlan) - Sept 19, 9am-11am

Downingtown Farmers’ Market (Kerr Park) - Sept 19, 9am-1pm

Historic Chadds Ford Days - Sept 19, 10am-5pm

Battle of The Coulds March up Ship Rd (Uwchlan) - Sept 19, 10am-1pm

Wallace Twp Community Day (Glenmoore) - Sept 19, 10:30am

Third Annual PawPaw Festival (Bondsville Park) - Sept 19, 11am

Bird Walk (Hibernia Park) - Sept 20, 5:30-7:30pm

Chester County Urban Centers Forum (West Chester) - Sept 23, 5pm-7pm

Master Plans Presentation: Lionville and Rossi Parks (Exton) - Sept 23, 7pm

Downingtown Farmers’ Market (Kerr Park) - Sept 26, 9am-1pm

Lithium Battery Collection Event (West Bradford) - Sept 26, 9am-11am

Fall Arts Fest (Kerr Park) - Sept 27, 12pm-3pm

Uwchlan Twp Dumpster Day - Oct 3, 8am-12pm

Downingtown Farmers’ Market (Kerr Park) - Oct 3, 9am-1pm

Downingtown Fall Fest - Oct 4, 11am-4pm

East Brandywine Fall Festival - Oct 4, 12pm-3pm

Downingtown Farmers’ Market (Kerr Park) - Oct 10, 9am-1pm

Family Fall Fest (Broad Run Park) - Oct 10, 4pm-7pm

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