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    • 03/29/2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Limoncello Chester Springs
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    Limoncello

    499 E. Uwchlan Avenue

    Chester Springs, PA 19425

    Registration is optional but appreciated.


    • 04/03/2024
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Thorndale Inn

    430 Bondsville Road

    Downingtown, PA 19335

    Registration not required. 

    Arrive early to socialize. 

    Like many establishments today, The Thorndale Inn is dealing with staff and supply shortages. Never-the-less, Sam (proprietor) has generously agreed to support us. Please consider dining before or after the meeting to support our sponsor. Be patient. Be flexible. And TIP YOUR SERVER WELL.


    • 04/06/2024
    • Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour, Scranton, PA
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    Soliciting interest in a visit to the:

    LACKAWANNA COAL MINE TOUR


    Bald Mountain Road

    Scranton, PA 18504

    Travel 300 feet beneath the earth's surface and experience the National Award-Winning Historical Attraction - the Lackawanna County Coal Mine Tour. The once abandoned and now restored hard coal mine is a cool 53 degrees year-round and provides you the opportunity to see a day-in-the-life of the area's workers that powered the Industrial Revolution.
    ADMISSION   
     Adult (13-64)  $10.00
     Seniors (65+)  $9.50
     Military  $9.00
    Children (3 - 12)  $7.50
     Under 3  Free
       






    Proposed itinerary.

    Depart Chester County around 8:30 am. Participants may drive themselves or arrange car-pools. Drive time to the location is about 2:10 from Downingtown. 

    Arrive at the Lackawana Coal Mine Tour before 11:00. Tours depart irregularly depending on demand. Tours last about an hour.

    Lunch afterward at a location to be determined. 

    Please let us know if you are interested. If there is sufficient intertest we will pursue it further.

    Event Organizer: John Schroeder, kayakor@gmail.com

    Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour (coalminetournepa.com)

    And here's a novel idea. You will be 1/2 the way to the path of the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. Kathy and I plan to stay locally, then continue northward on Sunday to view this event on Monday, weather permitting.

    • 04/07/2024
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Pottstown Riverfront Trail
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    BVSA

    APRIL WALK / RIDE


    WHEN:    SUNDAY, APRIL 7TH: 1pm

    WHERE:  Pottstown Riverfront Trail of Schuylkill River Trail                                                        140 College Drive

                   Pottstown, PA 19464

    REFRESHMENTS FOLLOWING: 3pm

                   Douglassville Hotel 

                   8 Olde Swede Road

                    Douglassville, PA 19518


    Event Contact: Karen Robinson, 610-509-9003, karenerobinson1@verizon.net


    • 04/12/2024
    • 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Pickering Valley Golf Club 450 S Whitehorse Rd Phoenixville, PA 19460

    Hello All,  BVSA will begin the golf season at

    4/12 Pickering Valley Golf Club with 3 Tee Times begining at 11:30 am  

    If you would like to join us please reach out to me directly at  Timothy.J.Noonan@gmail.com

    Scheduled to match up with the BVSA Happy Hour at the General Warren Inn 9 Old Lancaster Rd Malvern, PA 19355




    • 04/12/2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • General Warren Inn, Malvern
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    General Warren Inn

    The Spring House

    9 Old Lancaster Road

    Malvern, PA 19335

    Registration is optional but appreciated.


    • 04/20/2024
    • 8:00 AM
    • Kerr Park, Downingtown, PA
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    Brandywine River & Park Cleanup

    PLEASE HELP SUPPORT THIS LOCAL SERVICE PROJECT!

    Kerr Park, Downingtown, Saturday 4/20/24


    Join fellow BVSA members and participate in the Annual Brandywine Clean Up event to keep roads, parks, and streams in our area clean and beautiful.

    Please respond to invite from BVSA / Wild Apricot to register for this event.

    • Volunteers will work in litter clean-up crews in small groups on assigned route.
    • All materials including trash bags, gloves, reflective vests, t-shirts and a clean-up route map are provided.  Volunteers will pick-up supplies at 8 a.m. at Kerr Park.
    • Free Tee Shirt. Sizes will be collected before the event.
    WHEN:    Saturday, April 20th    meet 7:45am to Noon
    WHERE:  Kerr Park Parking Lot, across from Duck Pond.  
    REFRESHMENTS FOLLOWING: 12:30pm                                                                              Victory Brewing Company    
                    420 Acorn Lane
                    Downingtown, PA  19335

    Special thanks to Creg Friel for recommending this event.

    Events Contact:  Karen Robinson, 610-509-9003, karenerobinson1@verizon.net


    • 04/26/2024
    • 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    • Linfield National Golf Club 66 Church Rd Linfield, PA 19468

    Hello All,

    4/26 at Linfield National Golf Club 66 Church Rd Linfield, PA 19468  with 3 Tee Times beginning at 12 pm

    If you would like to join us please reach out to me directly at  Timothy.J.Noonan@gmail.com

    Scheduled to match up with the BVSA Happy Hour at  Revival  240 Windgate Dr  Chester Springs, PA 19425





    • 04/26/2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Revival Pizza Chester Springs
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    Revival Pizza

    240 Wingate Drive

    Suite A7

    Chester Springs, PA 19425

    Registration is optional but appreciated.


    • 05/01/2024
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Thorndale Inn

    430 Bondsville Road

    Downingtown, PA 19335

    Registration not required. 

    Arrive early to socialize. 

    Like many establishments today, The Thorndale Inn is dealing with staff and supply shortages. Never-the-less, Sam (proprietor) has generously agreed to support us. Please consider dining before or after the meeting to support our sponsor. Be patient. Be flexible. And TIP YOUR SERVER WELL.


    • 05/19/2024
    • West side of Marsh Creek
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    KAYAKING PICNIC AT MARSH CREEK AT 1 p.m. west side

    I will provide sloppy Joe's.  Bring a covered dish to share and your own table ware.

    Please RSAP to anitagordonpalmer@gmail.com

    • 06/08/2024
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Marsh Creek State Park -East Side
    Registration is closed


    East side of Park, accessed from Park Road off Route 100.

    June 8, 10:00 to 4:00 (Rain Date June 9)

    Registration is optional but not required. 

    Joint picnic with KOP Ski Club.  Fun, Food, and water/soda provided by Clubs.

    Bring your (registered or risk a ticket) watercraft, chair and something to share to eat.

    If your last name starts A-M, bring an appetizer, salad, side dish or chips/dip. 

    Last name N-Z, bring a dessert, sweet treat, or fruit.

    Questions? Contact Linda@1stcapdesign.com 




    • 06/09/2024
    • 10:00 AM
    • North East, Md at the Community Park
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    Meet at the Community Park on 200 W Walnut Street at the launch area. You can rent a kayak up the road from here if you do not have a kayak.

    After the paddle we will meet at the Nauti Goose for Lunch and Beverages

    200 W Cherry St, North East, MD 2190

     


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