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After seven years as an informal, volunteer-run drive, the Drumroll Please Project (DPP) is now an official Pennsylvania nonprofit and registered charity. It will celebrate with the DPP Launch Party on Friday, December 11, 2026, from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the Chester County History Center, 225 N. High St., West Chester.The evening features live music from emerging and established local musicians, all donating their time and talent. Proceeds support veterans in the residential rehabilitation program at the Coatesville VA Medical Center with seasonal clothing, health and hygiene items, food, and rideshare cards for appointments, job interviews, and family visits.DPP began seven years ago when founder Anthony Cracchiolo, a local percussion teacher, one of his students, and a few hundred dollars from friends and family started collecting essentials for veterans at the Coatesville VA. Last year the drive raised more than $10,000. The 2026 goal is $15,000, enough to provide a full year of clothing, health, and hygiene items for veterans in residential treatment.Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door at drumrollpleaseproject.org/launch, where supporters who can't attend can also give. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by an adult; valid ID is required for bar access. DPP is run entirely by volunteers.Contact: drumrollpleaseproject@gmail.com

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After seven years as an informal, volunteer-run drive, the Drumroll Please Project (DPP) is now an official Pennsylvania...

DPP Launch Party: Live Local Music Benefiting Coatesville VA Veterans

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303 West Lancaster Ave, Suite 2C, Wayne, PA 19087

Alderfer Auction Is Now Open On The Main Line!
We have expanded our local presence with the opening of a new satellite sales office in Wayne, PA. Located at 303 West Lancaster Ave, Suite 2C (above The UPS Store), the office is open weekly on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and by appointment Monday – Friday.
On Wednesday, November 11th, meet Allyson Babcock,&nbsp; Alderfer Auction's Appraiser and Sales Associate.&nbsp; Allyson is an accredited member of the Appraisers Association of America with over 15 years of experience in the auction and appraising industry. A resident of the Main Line community with a background rooted in her family's decades-long antique business and a degree from Brown University, Allyson specializes in American Furniture, Fine Art, and decorative arts, providing USPAP-compliant appraisals for estate tax, insurance, and equitable distribution.
Appointments are preferred, though walk-ins are welcome with a limit of two items. 
For larger collections, please arrange a dedicated in-home consultation. 
To schedule an appointment, email preview@alderferauction.com or call 215-393-3000.
The new location invites the local community to bring in a wide variety of items for evaluation and consignment, including:
Fine Art | Silver | Decoratives | Mid-Century Modern | Coins | Vehicles | Equipment | Historical | Musical Instruments | Collectibles | Estate Sales 
Because the second-floor office is accessible via stairs only, staff are available to meet clients at their vehicles to assist with carrying items.
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Please note that Suite 2C is on the second floor and is accessible by stairs only. If you need assistance carrying your items, there is no need to bring them upstairs yourself. Let us know when you arrive, and a member of our team will gladly meet you at your vehicle to assist.

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Grundy Museum Presents Victorian Holiday House 2026: Travels &amp; TraditionsOur exquisite Victorian Holiday House returns! This year, discover Travels &amp; Traditions, a festive celebration of holiday customs from around the world, inspired by the Grundy Family’s travels! Each room features festive displays from the United States, England, France, Germany, Russia, Italy, and more!
Delight in the Victorian splendor of the Grundy Mansion, beautifully decorated for the season with magnificent Christmas trees. Each room offers a glimpse into the unique holiday traditions, decorations, and customs of different countries and regions, bringing the spirit of Christmas and celebrations from around the world into this historic home in Bristol Borough in Pennsylvania.
Each Christmas tree is lovingly decorated by the Museum’s staff, volunteers, and designer Jimmy Bason Gilpatrick, along with his team from Bird of Paradise Flowers on Mill Street. Their creativity and artistry help transform the Grundy Museum into a spectacular holiday destination filled with timeless holiday season charm and festive wonder.
Victorian Holiday House is a beloved annual tradition and a wonderful way to welcome the holiday season with family and friends!
Join us for <a href="https://app.dvforms.net/api/dv/q028ee" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Opening Night</a> on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 6pm, for a special evening celebrating the magic of the season. Enjoy holiday music, performed by harpist Danielle Lehr Schagrin, and light refreshments in the garden on the Museum’s South Lawn. Book your $50 Opening Night tickets today and be the first to experience the beauty of Victorian Holiday House: Travels &amp; Traditions!
Docent-led Tours are November 21 to December 22, 2026, for just $5! On December 4, 11 and 18, pianist David Dzubinski will play traditional holiday music on our upright Steinway piano. Click <a href="https://app.dvforms.net/api/dv/6vz5jw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> for the detailed schedule. All proceeds from Victorian Holiday House support the Grundy Museum’s education programs for all ages.
Parking: Free parking is available at 705 Radcliffe Street (Grundy Library Parking lot at the corner of Dorrance Street and Radcliffe Street).
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DPP Launch Party: Live Local Music Benefiting Coatesville VA Veterans

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11

7:30 PM

West Chester, PA

DPP Launch Party: Live Local Music Benefiting Coatesville VA Veterans

DEC

11

7:30 PM

Chester County History Center, 225 N High St, West Chester, PA

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Victorian Holiday House 2026: Travels & Traditions