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Okay, so now that the kids are back in school - or almost, depending on where you live - you're facing the reality of what the school year means for you. An extra zumba class and a latte with friends? Running errands without having to unload the carseats? Trying a few new recipes? Volunteering? Working without the stress of which camp is this week, which camp is next week? Or maybe thinking about re-entering the workforce after an extended time at home?

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Buzz This Week

Monday, August 30th

  • Get ready for teacher ‘Thank You’s’ and stock up on notecards from Boatman Geller.  Amazing prices during their Tent Sale.
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  • YoYo Joe's Toys & Fun is offering a First Day of School Give Away.  Just come to the store on your Official first day of school and receive a $5 gift card, no strings attached.
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Tuesday, August 31st

  • Silly Bandz Trading Day at Learning Express on Concord Pike
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  • Rock and roar Concert Series at the Philadelphia Zoo 11am, featuring Secret Agent 23 Skidoo
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Wednesday, September 1st

  • Girls on The Run, Fall registration opens online today!
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  • Lunchtime Jazz Concert at Bellevue State Park at 12pm, bring your picnic and a blanket
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  • First Wednesday at the Please Touch Museum. $2 admission from 5 – 7pm.  Play the night away!
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Thursday, September 2nd

  • Swingin’ Summer Thursdays in West Chester, PA FREE for the whole family!
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  • The Blue Rocks are at home tonight, game time is 6:35pm
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  • Last Citylife Block Party Concert for Summer 2010.  5-9pm Featuring live music, food and beverages at the Plaza in City Center.
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Friday, September 3rd -Sun 88 - sun
  • Trap Pond Fall Festival, in Laurel, DE.  Outdoor fun from 9:30am – 2:30pm.
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  • Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival at the Salem County Fairgrounds, Fri., Sat., & Sun. Special performance by Kids Academy on Sunday at 11:30 am.
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  • Glory of Stories at Delaware Art Museum at 10:30am
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  • First Friday in downtown West Chester, 5-9pm.  Take the family out for dinner, and the shops are open late.
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Saturday, September 4th -Sun 80 - sun
  • Today is the start of Apple Picking Season at Milburn Orchards. Also open on Monday, Sept. 6th. One of our favorite seasons!
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  • 103rd Annual Arden Town Fair, 10am – 6pm.  Lots of children’s games, rides, music, and food. Always a fun time.
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  • Have a Bank of America credit or check card? If so enjoy free admission at the following museums both Sat. and Sun. of Labor Day Weekend.  Thank you Bank of  America!
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    Delaware Art Museum, DE
    Delaware Museum of Natural History, DE
    Please Touch Museum, PA
    National Constitution Center, PA
    Garden State Discovery Museum, NJ

  • Chadds Ford Winery Labor Day Weekend Jazz Festival, 12pm-6pm, Sat. – Mon.
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Sunday, September 5th -Sun 81 - sun
  • Steamin’ Sunday at Auburn Heights, 12:30pm-4pm, Go back in time and experience the magic age of steam.
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  • Harvet Hayrides every Weekend in September at Linvilla Orchards. It’s apple season, go and pick your own.  Learn about all the different kinds of apples.
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  • Labor Day Weekend BBQ and Fireworks at Sesame Place.
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  • 9:30am-Noon Free Sunday Mornings at Brandywine River Museum.  Then stop in Hank’s Place for brunch, homemade sticky buns!
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  • Fireworks and Fountains at Longwood Gardens – last show of the season
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Save the Date
  • September 10th, 11th and 12th Kennett Mushroom Festival
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  • Saturday, September 11th NCC Art Studio Open House
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  • Saturday, September 11th Carrcroft Swap Shop Tag Sale, 8:30-10:30am or until tags sell out!
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  • September 11th & 12th Brandywine Festival of the Arts, 10am - 4pm. Children under 10 are Free. 
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  • Sept. 11-19 Day Out With Thomas at the Strasburg Railroad. Get your tickets online today.
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  • September 12th Jack’s 5K in Rockford Park at 8:30am to benefit the Jack Langseder ForeverSTRONG Foundation for pediatric cancer research and awareness.
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  • Sunday, September 19th 10am-4pm Hagley Car Show
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  • Saturday, September 25th Let Dad watch the kids tonight.  Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition presents Northern Lights of Life Event at Longwood Gardens.
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  • Saturday, Sept. 25th 8pm  DFRC Holidazzle brings non-stop laughter to Wilmington’s Grand Opera House. Love & Laughter Act II will feature comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood from the hit TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? 
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  • Saturday, September 25th Come Harvest Funds for The Next Generation of The Delaware Community Foundation – a family friendly event at Ramsey’s Farm
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  • Golden Pheasants Harvest Party at Hagley.  Family fun from 4-7pm Rain or shine.
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  • September 25th and 26th Help your kids remember our countries history with A Revolutionary War Reenactment at Brandywine Creek State Park
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