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UWCHLAN TWP — Four Uwchlan Township residents — Samantha Blair, Megan Wolf, Teresa Glass and Brenda Koren — are the newest recipients of Healthy Yard signs from the township’s Environmental Advisory Council. They were recognized for creating landscapes that support pollinators, birds and other local wildlife.

The honor comes through Uwchlan’s Healthy Yard Recognition Program, a voluntary, educational initiative adapted from West Vincent Township’s version. Residents complete an interactive online assessment, which takes about five to 10 minutes, that covers sustainable yard practices and produces a score. Those who earn at least 15 points can receive a yard sign, a digital certificate or recognition at a public meeting. The assessment can be retaken anytime as residents make improvements. Take the survey at uwchlan.com/430/Healthy-Yard-Program.

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DOWNINGTOWN, PA — LAST Fridays, a new monthly art walk in Downtown Downingtown, takes place on the last Friday of every month from 5 to 8 p.m., with the next event set for this Friday, Oct. 30. Modeled on the First Friday gallery walk, the event features local art, live acoustic music, food, shops and makers spread across downtown.

Attendees can pick up a Passport and collect stamps at participating stops, following whatever route they choose. The evening wraps up at Dublin Brewing Company, 137 Wallace Avenue, with a fashion show, karaoke, a silent auction and a bazaar. Future dates include Nov. 27, Dec. 25, Jan. 29, Feb. 26 and March 26. Residents can RSVP online, and businesses, artists and musicians interested in joining as a Passport stop or host can submit a short form to get involved.

MALVERN, PA — The CCIU held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 21 for its new Child and Career Development Center Great Valley Campus, located at 40 Moores Road in Malvern. Designed for students with diverse learning needs, the building features natural light, flexible classrooms and a connection to the surrounding landscape. It includes 15 classrooms and four special education programs serving students from five Chester County school districts and 26 additional districts.

CCIU Executive Director Dr. George F. Fiore said the project took more than two years of partnership and will expand access to specialized services while reducing travel time for families.

With white-tailed deer entering peak breeding season, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is reminding drivers to slow down, especially on rural roads. Pennsylvania ranks fourth in the nation for animal-related vehicle crashes, with residents facing a 1-in-64 chance of being involved in one. Deer are most active at dawn and dusk, often travel in groups and act unpredictably during the rut.

Drivers who hit a deer are only required to report the crash if their vehicle is disabled or someone needs medical care; anyone needing help should call 911. Injured deer should not be approached and can be reported to the Game Commission at 1-833-PGC-WILD. Residents can claim a road-killed deer with a free permit by calling the same number within 24 hours, and dead deer on state roads can be reported to PennDOT at 1-800-FIX-ROAD.

Upcoming local events…

Celebrating Our First Responders (Coatesville) - Oct 28, 4:30pm-6:30pm

Medicare Information Session (West Bradford Building) - Oct 30, Nov 20

Caln Halloween Party (Thorndale) - Oct 31, 1pm-3pm
Trick, Treats, and Eats (Wagenseller Park) - Oct 31, 3pm-5pm

Historic Yellow Springs Fall Fest (Chester Springs) - Nov 1, 12pm-4pm

West Bradford Tree Planting (Brandywine Meadows Preserve) - Nov 4, 9am-4pm

Caln Clean-up Crew (Caln) - Nov 7, 10am-12pm

Rain Barrel Workshop (Upper Uwchaln) - Nov 19, 6:30pm-7:30pm

Snow-Ready Uwchlan Kick-off (Exton) - Nov 21, 12:30pm-4pm

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