🥳 Volunteers Sought to Beautify Communities |🏅 WCU MLK Day Event | 🌱 Second Session for Winter Sowing Class | 📬 West Pikeland to Compensate Mailbox Damage

In Today’s Issue of Downingtown Local Pulse…

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🥳 County Seeks Volunteers to Beautify Communities Ahead of Nation's 250th Anniversary

🏅 Three Honored for Service and Justice at WCU MLK Day Event

🌱 High Demand Prompts Second Session for Caln's Winter Sowing Class

📬 West Pikeland Township to Compensate Mailbox Damage from Snow Plows

🗓️ Upcoming Local Events

🔎 Support Local Downingtown Businesses

Chester County Seeks Volunteers to Beautify Communities Ahead of Nation's 250th Anniversary

WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County has announced an ambitious volunteer recruitment drive aimed at beautifying public spaces across the region ahead of America's 250th anniversary in 2026. The Keep Chester County Beautiful program is seeking 50 volunteer groups to participate in community improvement projects over the next two years.

To support this initiative, county officials are hosting educational webinars designed to prepare volunteers for successful participation. The first session, taking place Friday at noon, will guide participants through the process of adopting public spaces for ongoing care and enhancement. The following week, a second webinar will cover the logistics and safety protocols necessary for organizing effective litter clean-up events.

The links to the webinars:
1/29 (12-1 p.m.): How to Adopt Your Space
2/4 (12-1 p.m.): How to Host a Safe and Successful Litter Clean-Up Event

Three Honored for Service and Justice at West Chester University's MLK Day Event

WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester University honored three recipients at its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Celebration on January 23. Dr. Lisa M. Montgomery, director of student advocacy and resources, received the Drum Major for Justice Award for her work supporting students facing financial challenges. Dr. Daniela Johannes earned the Larry Dowdy Community Service Award for her community engagement and equity initiatives, while the student organization Black Men United was recognized for leadership and service. The event drew 100 attendees and raises funds for the Frederick Douglass Legacy Scholarship.

High Demand Prompts Second Session for Caln's Winter Sowing Class

CALN TWP — The Caln Township Environmental Advisory Council is hosting a free winter sowing workshop on February 7. Due to high demand, a second session was added at 3:30 PM. Participants will learn how to grow native flowers from seed using recycled milk jugs and other household items. All supplies will be provided, and advance registration is required due to limited space.

West Pikeland Township to Compensate Mailbox Damage from Snow Plows

WEST PIKELAND TWP — West Pikeland Township has announced it will compensate property owners whose mailboxes are damaged by municipal snow plows during winter road maintenance.

Township officials acknowledged that despite crews' efforts to operate carefully, damage can occur when heavy plowing equipment navigates residential streets during snow events. The compensation program offers recourse to residents affected by such incidents.

According to the website:
“If you have suffered damage from snow removal, email us at [email protected]. Include your name, telephone number and street address. We will inspect the damage and make a determination of fault.”

Upcoming local events…

West Chester Professionals Social Networking (West Chester) - Jan 28, 4:30pm-6:30pm

Chester County Networking Monthly WC Happy Hour (West Chester) - Feb 10th, 5pm-7pm

Monthly VRA Realty Investors Meetup (West Chester) - Feb 11, 6:45pm-8:30pm

WCU Live! presents the Sharpe Family Singers $ (West Chester) - Feb 13, 7pm

Downingtown Farmers Market (Downingtown) - Feb 14, 10am-12pm

Downingtown Repair Cafe (Chester Springs) - Feb 14, 10am-2pm

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