World Water Day- March 22, 2023 

World Water Day is Wednesday, March 22nd.  There are some amazing ways to reduce water consumption and to learn more about the water crisis below. If you know of any High School Seniors looking for scholarships, there are some resources below pertaining to specific majors as well as internship opportunities! 

5 Ways to Celebrate World Water Day

1. Check out the World Water Day website. The site is filled with resources, videos and stories to learn more about World Water Day initiatives.
2. Practice responsible water use during your morning routine. Taking a shower uses an average of 15 less gallons of water than filling up a bathtub, and shutting off the faucet while you brush your teeth can save almost 400 gallons of water a month.
3. Watch a water documentary. Search for water on your Netflix, Hulu or Amazon streaming accounts for a variety of highly-acclaimed films on the world water crisis.
4. Plant a tree. Healthy forests ensure good quality soil for water to fall onto and flow though, which can prevent flooding and mitigate the impacts of climate change.
5. Choose recycled goods and packaging while shopping. It takes less water and energy to turn materials into recycled goods than is does to start with raw materials. You’ll be surprised how many products are available, just look for 100% recycled labels!

Scholarships

• Chester County Engineers Scholarship - $2,500 scholarship for college or college-bound students from Chester County. Applications due May 1, 2023.
• Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin, Buzzi Scholarship – $1,000 scholarship applications are open for high school seniors in the Delaware River basin pursuing a career critical to water resources, deadline is March 31st. 
• Ted Gacomis Scholarship for Civil Engineering – a scholarship awarded to a graduating senior high school student in Chester County pursuing a degree in civil engineering, along with an internship opportunity with Howell Engineering.

April is National Fair Housing Month

The Fair Housing Act, signed on April 11, 1968, is a national law that prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, and gender.  The Act was later amended to include protection for people with disabilities and families with children. 

Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) in partnership with the Office of State Representative Christina Sappey will be celebrating the 55th anniversary of the signing of the Fair Housing Act on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 from 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm  at the Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center • 409 West Center Street, Kennett Square, Pa 19348 

This event is free and open to the public with plenty of information tables, a  children’s corner, fun facts activities, food, raffles, and door prizes.  Programming will be in English and Spanish.  

Winter Park at Kennett Creamery

Throughout the winter months, The Creamery of Kennett is hosting a Winter Park which includes a family-friendly rink for ice-skating (the rink is Swiss-engineered and eco-friendly).  Hot chocolate and S’mores will be available.  The Creamery’s regular food and beverage service will also be open.  Winter Park will be open until April 2, 2023.  For more information about Winter Park or to purchase tickets for ice-skating please visit www.kennettcreamery.com/ice-rink-2023 

Spar Hill Grand Reopening Celebration

Join Kennett Township as we celebrate the Grand Reopening of Spar Hill with a special ribbon cutting ceremony and light refreshments on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 11:00AM.  Additional details to follow.