Term of the Week

Collaboration

[ kuh-lab-uh-rey-shuhn ]
noun

1. the act or process of working together with others towards a common goal.

2. a product resulting from collaboration.

Kennett Collaborative

[ken-it kuh-lab-uh-rey-tiv, -er-uh-tiv ]

1. a dynamic gathering of people and organizations working together and supporting each other to make Kennett thrive by intentionally creating programs and events that help Kennett become a more beautiful and welcoming community where all can belong and prosper.

Win a Free Kennett Collaborative T-shirt!

What's your favorite Historic Kennett Square/Kennett Collaborative initiative? Is it the KSQ Farmers Market? Kennett Brewfest or Winterfest? Or Christmas in Kennett and Light Up the Square? Or maybe it's the new KSQ Speaker Series or the Kennett Square Holiday Village Market? Vote for your favorite event and program from the lists provided here and be entered in a drawing to win a hot-off-the-press Kennett Collaborative t-shirt!

Every Friday, 3pm to 6pm

The Harvest Continues at the KSQ Farmers Market

Find the local ingredients you need to make your favorite fall meals even more comforting (and healthy!). Our local farmers and makers bring the best of Southern Chester County's bountiful harvest to you—every Friday afternoon from 3pm–6pm outside The Creamery, 401 Birch Street, Kennett Square.

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November 5–7

Marché to Host Kader Boly Exhibition

Marché will host rising-star artist Kader Boly, from Burkina Faso, Africa next weekend. This one-time exhibition, entitled “Community,” will feature over 50 works exploring themes of communities of animals and people and paying homage to Kader’s family's history as herdsmen. There will be an opening reception on Friday, November 5, from 4pm to 9 pm, and the artist will be on-site November 5–6. Activities include a Q&A with the artist and live painting demonstrations. All work will be for sale and the event is free and open to the public.

You Can Help Build a Library—and a Legacy for our Community

Every gift to the Community Giving Campaign to support the new $20 million, 33,425-square-foot Kennett Library & Resource Center will help to build a legacy for future generations.

This transformational project, in the heart of Kennett Square, includes a 110-seat auditorium, outdoor terrace, adult and children’s maker spaces, 14 meeting rooms, advanced technology capabilities, collections spread throughout the building, comfortable seating and gathering spaces, and ample staff space. Construction is slated to begin next month, with a grand opening planned for early 2023.

The $20 million Imagine campaign is a public-private partnership and has raised $13 million from a variety of sources, including, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Borough of Kennett Square, East Marlborough, Kennett, New Garden, Newlin, Pennsbury, and West Marlborough townships, family and private foundations, Longwood Gardens, and many generous private donors. Together these supporters have raised 65 percent of the overall project goal.

“The Library is not just a public building, it’s the community’s building," says Imagine Campaign Chairman Collis Townsend. "Everyone has an opportunity to participate in the campaign and help make our Library all it can be."

November 6th

Kennett Community Grocer Salsa Night

Kennett Community Grocer is hosting Salsa Night at the Kennett Senior Center on Saturday, November 6 at 7pm. Tickets are $20 and will include a 1/2 hr group lesson. All proceeds from tickets sales will go toward the KCG Member-Owner Equity Fund. Tickets can be purchased online here or at the door.