September 18th is the 261st day of the year leaving 104 days remaining until the end of the year. On this day in 1851, the first edition of The New York Times was published and today is the birthday American cyclist Lance Armstrong (44) and neurosurgeon and Republican presidential candidate, Dr. Ben Carson (64).

The Chester County Human Resources Association (CCHRA) holds their monthly meeting at the Whitford Country Club beginning at 7:30 AM.  The focus of the breakfast is a presentation by Michael Cohen of Duane Morris about how creating and embracing diversity during the hiring process is not only is the right thing to do, but absolutely essential.

On Saturday, September 19, West Whiteland Township will celebrate WWT Makes a Difference Day at Exton Park beginning at 10 AM.

Also on Saturday, the Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust hosts their 11th Annual Historic House Tour beginning at Noon and running through 5 PM. The tour takes visitors behind the scenes of historic properties not normally opened to visitors.

The American Helicopter Museum in West Chester is hosting a Hops & Helicopters event from 1 PM to 2 PM (VIPs) and 2 PM to 5 PM (General Admission). Tickets are available in advance here or at the door.

Sunday, September 20th, Victory Brewing hosts the first annual Run for the Headwaters 5K through the heart of Downingtown to raise money for the Headwaters Grant, which supports local watershed protection groups.

For an up-to-date listing of Chester County business & cultural events, visit VISTA Today’s calendar here.

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List your organization, company or community event on VISTA Today’s calendar and daily Datebook posts. Contact Ken Knickerbocker at 610.256.9571 or via email at kknickerbocker@vista.today for details.

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Top image courtesy of Chester County Planning Commission.