Good to Know

Dash Through the Snow

Bundle up and mark your calendars for Saturday, March 2 — the third annual Snowball Shuffle is here! Held in Exton’s Eagleview Town Center, this event includes a 5K race and 1-mile walk. The race is hosted by the nonprofit Communities That Care of Greater Downingtown, an organization that uses prevention programs to increase positive mental health for young people. Run for fun at this fundraiser! More at DtownCTC.org.

Farm Fame

The Cochran family’s 300-year-old Chester County farm was honored during the 2024 PA Farm Show as part of this year’s Century Farm Awards Ceremony. Just six families were recognized for keeping their farm in the family for over 100 years, and the Cochrans’ is the second in Pennsylvania to have received this Tricentennial title. Located not coincidentally in Cochranville, the farm today retains 120 acres of original land. PennWatch.org.

E-mazing!

Attention book lovers! Chester County Library System hit an amazing record of 1.1 million digital e-book copies borrowed in 2023, over 25% of their total materials checked out. The library offers their readers a true digital experience, with 24/7 access to available e-books, audiobooks and more. To browse their large selection of digital copies, download Libby by OverDrive — a free app offering a range of media including e-books, audiobooks, magazines and more. CCLS.org.

Paperback Pastries

West Chester welcomes a new shop for readers and foodies alike. The Bookstore Bakery combines the owners Jonathan’s and Jessica’s love for literature and baking in a passion project offering books along with treats from a Culinary Institute of America-trained baker. Stop by and grab a vegan banana muffin, egg tart or homemade iced chai plus a best seller. 145 W. Gay St., West Chester. @BookstoreBakeryWC.

Supporting Survivors

Breast cancer survivors interested in becoming peer mentors to support those newly diagnosed can join the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition and give back to their community. The Coalition, which has a large network of survivors supporting one another, offers in-person and Zoom mentor training to provide one-on-one mentorship. Help raise awareness of breast health issues and increase access to care and education. To register, visit DEBreastCancer.org.