📯 Veterans' Day Celebration, Adult teen attacks Uber driver, and Ladies Dance Party For The Community

In this Downingtown Local Pulse Issue…

🌤️ Downingtown PA Weather

👨‍⚖️ Chester County Bar Association To Host Veterans Day Celebration

🚨 Assault Charges For 19-Year-Old in South High Street Incident

🪩 Community Warehouse Project "Women Supporting Families" Event

⛺️ Last Chance for 2023 Camping at Hibernia Park: Don't Miss Out

📋 East Caln Township Board Meeting: Updates, Actions, and Public Input

⛏️ West Whiteland Township Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Public Works Facility

🎄 Deck the Halls: Caln Township Holiday Decorating Contest Lights Up the Community

 📆 Upcoming Local Events

Chester County Bar Association To Host Veterans Day Celebration in Downtown West Chester

Chester County Bar Association to host Veterans Day Celebration in downtown West Chester, featuring Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan as the Guest of Honor. The event includes military flyovers, musical performances by West Chester University's marching band, and a musket salute by Revolutionary War Reenactors. A post-ceremony Reception at the Chester County History Center is open to the public.

Assault Charges For 19-Year-Old in South High Street Incident

In a disturbing incident on the 500 block of South High Street, investigators have charged 19-year-old Samuel A. Makowski with assaulting a driver both inside and outside the vehicle around 2 a.m. The charges include strangulation, aggravated assault, simple assault, and other related counts. Following his arrest, Makowski was remanded to the Chester County lockup, where he awaits a court appearance scheduled for November 21.

Community Warehouse Project Benefits from "Women Supporting Families" Event at West Chester Golf & Country Club

The West Chester Golf & Country Club is hosting a Ladies Dance Party on November 15th, running from 6 to 9 pm. Priced at $100, the ticket offers attendees an evening filled with unlimited dancing, an open bar, a dinner buffet, and holiday shopping. All funds generated from the event will be directed towards supporting the Community Warehouse Project. Interested individuals can obtain tickets by making a $100 donation per person through the Paypal Donations page, and further details can be found at communitywarehouseproject.com or by contacting 484-473-4360. To secure a spot, attendees are required to submit their names and email addresses through the provided form for inclusion in the guest list.

REGISTER AT:
https://www.communitywarehouseproject.com/ladies-dance-party-2023/

Wrap Up the Camping Season at Hibernia Park This Weekend

The upcoming weekend, November 10th to 12th, marks the final opportunity to camp at Hibernia Park for the year. While individual camping at Hibernia Park concludes for the season, group camping remains a year-round option at Hibernia Park, Nottingham Park, and Warwick Park. Those interested in camping details can find comprehensive information at chesco.org/camp.

East Caln Township Board Meeting: Updates, Actions, and Public Input

Scheduled for Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 1:30 pm, the East Caln Township Board of Supervisors meeting, led by Chairman Bruce Taylor, will feature a diverse agenda. Items include a Conditional Use Hearing for Brandywine Square, public comments on agenda items and standing reports from departments like the Police, Fire, and EMS. The meeting will also discuss project updates, key action items, including a Local Share Account Statewide Grant Opportunity, the 2024 budget, and approvals for bills.

See Agenda here:
https://www.eastcalntownship.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11152023-512

West Whiteland Township Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Public Works Facility

West Whiteland Township Supervisors, accompanied by staff and contractors, celebrated the groundbreaking of a much-anticipated public works facility at 121 Valley Creek Boulevard on November 8. The 39,000 square foot facility aims to replace and consolidate the Township's three outdated buildings, fostering operational efficiency, teamwork, and shared equipment usage. The project, funded through various sources, will provide covered storage for vehicles and equipment, extending their lifespan and reducing repair costs. The Township's long-term planning and collaboration with partners have paved the way for this essential development.

Deck the Halls: Caln Township Holiday Decorating Contest Lights Up the Community

Caln Township Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with Hatt's True Value Hardware, announces a holiday decorating contest open to all residents. Participants have the chance to win in categories such as "Best Use of Lawn Ornaments" and "Best Multimedia," with a $50 gift card as the prize. Registration is free, and houses will be judged on December 13th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Last year's winners are ineligible to win in the same category but are encouraged to participate and be featured on the admiration map.

More info and link to form can be found at https://www.calntownship.org/news/2023-holiday-decorating-contest