Michelle Legaspi Sanchez

Michelle Legaspi Sanchez, the executive director of the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls, will discuss at Immaculata University the impact of the recent recession on women and girls in the area. The presentation will be held on Thursday, Nov. 30 at 6:30 PM in Loyola Hall (Room 127), and is free and open to the public.

Legaspi Sanchez will examine the 2016 Blueprint Report, which is the only comprehensive needs assessment of women and girls in Chester County. Based on data collected, the report underscores the long-term effects of the economic recession on the health, safety, and financial security of women and girls.

The Blueprint Report, and consequently the presentation at Immaculata, brings these issues and trends to the foreground and informs dialogue and planning.

Newlin Township

Newlin Township will soon receive a $754,354 grant to rebuild a portion of Laurel Road.

“Improving road safety in Newlin Township is imperative to the community,” said Rep. Eric Roe. “I’ve seen the deterioration firsthand, and I have spoken to many of the residents who live nearby. This was a long time coming.”

The grant will be used to complete the rebuild of an 820-foot portion of Laurel Road in Newlin Township that has eroded into Brandywine Creek due to storms and flooding.

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Bishop Shanahan High School

Shanahan will host its annual Christmas Craft and Gift Show, which draws 154 handmade crafters and 18 small business vendors to one location, on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 9 AM-3 PM. Proceeds from the show go to purchase educational supplies and to support student activities like academic competitions, after-school clubs, and more.

Items on sale will include holiday decorations, woodwork, photography, original artwork, jewelry, baby clothes, women’s accessories, home décor, and more.

Crafters and small business vendors who are interested in participating in next year’s show can e-mail wchapman@shanahan.org.

Main Line Chamber of Commerce

The Main Line Chamber of Commerce is having a Young Professionals Networking Happy Hour on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Besito Mexican Restaurant in Ardmore.

MLC-YP is designed for professionals, ages 21-40, to encourage and support the growth and development of the area’s young, talented workforce. This event is open to the public and you do not have to be a member of the chamber to attend.

Click here to register.