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Coatesville, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Coatesville! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Coatesville Juneteenth events are happening in your neighborhood?
  • Headed to Summer VetFest? Here’s what Coatesville veterans can expect
  • Coatesville community remembers the life of R.L. Peterson, 91

Also on today's calendar: reVisioning Caln's Lincoln Highway: A Community Engagement Event and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 65.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Upcoming Juneteenth celebrations in Chester County (dailylocal.com) — Coatesville residents have several hometown Juneteenth events lined up, including a Father & Child Basketball Tournament on June 20 at Jeanne Treadwell Memorial Park and a Freedom Parade on June 21 from 6th & Merchant to Paul Palmer Park. The celebration continues that afternoon with a community fair and music at Paul Palmer Park, alongside additional Juneteenth activities across Chester County.
   

2. Coatesville VA to host Summer VetFest at WCU (dailylocal.com) — Coatesville-area veterans and families are invited to Summer VetFest this Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at West Chester University’s Sykes Student Union. Hosted by the Coatesville VA Medical Center and Chester County Veterans Affairs, the free festival offers benefit checks, health care enrollment, job and education resources, kids’ activities, and even a car show, plus lunch while supplies last.
   

3. R.L. Peterson (ourlocalcommunityonline.com) — Coatesville residents are mourning the passing of 91-year-old R.L. Peterson, who died peacefully in the city on June 8 after a long, family-centered life. The proud U.S. Army veteran and longtime Shelly’s Lumber sales representative is remembered by children in Downingtown and Kennett Square, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and extended family across Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and North Carolina. A graveside service will be held June 16 in Green Mountain, North Carolina.
   

4. Philly Ride for Life Raises Funds for Crisis Pregnancy Centers (catholicphilly.com) — A June 27 Philly Ride for Life in Exton will help fund several crisis pregnancy centers, including Chester County Connect Care in Coatesville. Riders of all ages can choose road routes or a family-friendly trail option, with most proceeds going directly to the centers and the rest supporting young adult missionaries involved with Biking for Babies.
   

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  • Hello I have a question anybody knows or know a place for me to bring some cow feet to be clean,cut & prepared for cooking.
    We r getting some meat from butcher but they don’t do the feet. (Nextdoor The Hollow)
  • The Martin-Brower Company posted a job opening for Transportation Operations Assistant in Coatesville. Apply here.
  • DTLR, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Caln Plaza, Coatesville, PA in Coatesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coatesville here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Coatesville

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