2013 DCH Rare Plant Auction®

The 2013 Rare Plant Auction® on April 27 raised more than $110,000 for the Delaware Center for Horticulture through ticket sales, three silent auctions, two online auctions and an exciting live auction hosted by celebrity auctioneer Marc Porter, president of Christie’s Americas exclusive auction house. Read More »

A Look at the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup 2012

The 78th running of the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup took place on Nov. 4, 2012. Read More »

Experience the Estuary Celebration

Some 300 guests enjoyed perfect weather

The Experience the Estuary Celebration was held on October 11, 2012 at the Figure 8 Barn in Bellevue State Park in Wilmington, Del. This featured displays depicting the projects and programs of the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE), an environmental nonprofit working to improve the tidal Delaware River and Bay. About 300 people attended thanks to the support of more than 30 sponsors. Please visit DelawareEstuary.org for details about this annual dinner and auction.[gallery size="large"] Read More »

Hootenanny Hoedown Benefits The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County

Hootenanny Hoedown, which took place at Plantation Field in Unionville, Pa., on Saturday, September 29, kicked off with a 5K run over the equine cross-country course. A human tractor pull and mutton busting, where kids tried their best to ride sheep, were followed by a Wild West Saloon, where guests dressed up as their favorite outlaw and enjoyed gaming tables and BBQ. The event benefited The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County.[gallery size="large"] Read More »

15th Annual Kennett Square Brewfest

More than 60 breweries in this year's brewfest

I love the smell of barley and hops in the morning. Read More »

25th Annual Forget-Me-Not Gala

The 25th annual Forget-Me-Not Gala, which benefited the Chester County SPCA, was hosted by Cuyler and Katie Walker on their historic farm in Unionville. The emcee for the event, which took place on June 10, 2012, was Emmy Award-winning news journalist and NBC 10 anchor Dawn Timmeney. Read More »

Black Tie & Boots Ball

The annual Black Tie & Boots Ball, which benefits the Devon Horse Show & Country Fair Foundation, was held on May 5, 2012 at Bryn Clovis, Brushwood Farm, in Malvern. A live auction with fabulous prizes raised $16,000, and guests enjoyed live music, delicious food and a specialty Cinco de Mayo cocktail. Read More »

Brandywine Polar Plunge

Crowds Gather To Bear The Cold And Raise More Than $15,800 For Nonprofit

Nearly 600 people attended the Brandywine Valley Association”s 5^th Annual Polar Plunge on Saturday, which raised more than $15,800 for the watershed organization. About 160 plungers braved the icy waters of the Brandywine Creek and helped the nonprofit promote awareness of its conservation efforts in the watershed. Read More »

Wilmington Flower Market Wine Tasting

Enthusiasts enjoy wines from around the world while benefitting Delaware's children

The annual Wilmington Flower Market Wine Tasting was held at the historic University and Whist Club in Wilmington on November 18. Wine enthusiasts and initiates alike sampled wines from around the world donated by United Distributors of Delaware. Noted connoisseur Ed Resnick was on hand to offer guidance on the impressive selection of superb wines. Read More »

Pixstar Supports Children’s Beach House

IT firm donates to the organization's annual art show

Pixstar, Inc., an information technology consulting firm founded in 1998 and headquartered in Lewes, Del., has contributed $10,000 to support the Children’s Beach House (CBH) Annual Art Show and Sale, which was held Dec 2 to Dec. 4, 2011. Pixstar CEO George Reissig presented the company’s donation to Rich Garrett, executive director of CBH. Read More »