This is the first time in a long time that I’m not in a book club. Over the years I’ve been in book clubs with friends, neighbors, coworkers and family members, and I’ve loved them all. But three young children and their endless stream of activities have left me with these strange pockets of time that I often can’t anticipate or frankly, make good use of.
Thankfully I’ve found a replacement: An Articles Club. The club has two members—me and my dad. We both subscribe to the weekend edition of The New York Times, and every Sunday, we call one another to discuss and dissect the various articles and sections. At this stage of life, an Articles Club feels just right. I can read an article during my daughter’s swim lesson or while the kids are playing outside.
My dad lives a few hours away, and we don’t see each other as often as we’d like. Our Articles Club is an impetus to check in, and I’ve come to treasure our weekly back-and-forth.
Here are a few of the articles we’ve shared and discussed recently:
• Sexual Harassment & Unequal Pay at the Nation’s Largest Jewelry Retailer
• An Amputee’s 140-Mile Run Through the Desert
• Women & the “Greedy” Professions
• Letter of Recommendation: Jury Duty
• My Cousin Tried to Kill Me
• How Goop’s Haters Grew Gwyneth Paltrow’s Company
• Reflections from a Writer Who Covered the Central Park Five
• Stage 4 Lung Cancer & a Mountain to Climb
As you can see from the above list, we’ll tackle anything! We both just love thought-provoking pieces from talented writers.
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Happy Father's Day to all the dads, dads-to-be and dads-at-heart out there,
Kate
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| FOR RAD DADS
Father's Day Express on the West Chester Railroad
Sunday, June 16th
12:00 PM & 2:00 PM
230 E. Market St., West Chester
Take dad on a 90-minute train ride from West Chester to Glen Mills and back on his special day. During a brief layover in Glen Mills, explore the historic Glen Mills train station and a picnic grove along the Chester Creek. Dads ride for just $5!
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Summer Twilight Hike: Father’s Day Full Moon
Sunday, June 16th
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Tyler Arboretum
515 Painter Rd., Media
Experience the magic of Tyler’s natural areas at twilight. Guide Dick Cloud and Tyler staff will share special points of interest and seasonal highlights while leading a brisk hike. For adults and teens. Bring a flashlight and wear shoes suitable for uneven terrain. $10/member, $20/non-member.
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FatherFest
Sunday, June 16th
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
American Helicopter Museum
1220 American Blvd., West Chester
What better way to thank dad than an awesome helicopter ride (for an additional cost) and fun activities? It's an exciting day featuring antique cars and motorcycles, food trucks, a beer garden, sports-oriented inflatable games and more!
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| MOVIE STARS
Outdoor Movie Nights
Select Thursdays through September 5th
Movie at 8:00 PM Live entertainment 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Pavilion in front of Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse
200 Main St., King of Prussia
Grab your popcorn and a seat as the King of Prussia Town Center transforms into an outdoor movie theater. Free popcorn, raffle tickets, discounted offerings and samplings from Town Center tenants and more!
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Final Friday & Saturday Cinema
Various Fridays & Saturdays throughout the summer
Tredyffrin Public Library
582 Upper Gulph Rd., Strafford
Chairs and popcorn provided but feel free to BYO blankets or cushions.
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Movies Under the Stars
Select weeknights throughout the summer
8:30 PM – 10:20 PM
Easttown Library
720 First Ave., Berwyn
Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy a movie behind the Easttown Library on a big (21 ft) outdoor screen. Arrive any time after 8:00 PM. No registration necessary. Free popcorn!
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| SUMMER SAMPLER
Saturday Club Sample Sale
Tuesday, June 18th
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
The Saturday Club
117 W. Wayne Ave., Wayne
Shop samples and discounts from brands and stores like Sail to Sable, Sailor-Sailor, Neely & Chloe, Addison Bay, J.McLaughlin, CPC - Classic Prep Childrenswear, Gingy's Boutique, Patricia Adams Gifts and MLWShowroom.
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State Street Blues Stroll
Saturday, June 15th
6:00 PM - 1:00 AM
State Street, downtown Media
Held inside 20+ downtown venues, the Stroll presents a diverse palette of blues styles. A single ticket/wristband entitles the holder to move from venue to venue to hear acts of his or her choice; most acts perform two or three sets. Marcia Ball’s performance at the Media Theatre requires a designated theatre wristband/ticket.
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| Reel Life: A Summer Film Series
Wednesday, June 26th (first in series)
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Radnor Memorial Library
114 W Wayne Ave., Wayne
This summer film series honors real people and real places, many within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The film selection exemplifies resilience, witnesses our industrial past, praises literary excellence, and reminds us of the importance of living in harmony with nature and one another. Free.
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| OUR TOWN
Berwyn Block Party
Friday, June 14th
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Village Play Space Parking Lot
4 Midland Ave., Berwyn
Kick off summer and celebrate Berwyn at this free party! Live music, tasty food and beer, a fire truck from the Berwyn Fire Company, plus lots of local businesses sharing special promos and discounts.
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East Goshen Township Community Day Celebration
Saturday, June 29th
(rain date: Sunday, June 30th)
4:30 PM
East Goshen Township Park
1661 Paoli Pike, West Chester
This fun-filled, family-friendly event includes moon bounces, live music, health screenings, a helicopter landing, petting zoo, a few surprises and ten food trucks serving a delicious bevy of options! New for 2019: two escape room experiences! The night ends with spectacular fireworks display extending over the Applebrook Park vista. Free.
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A Story of the Main Line: Growing up at Ardrossan
Monday, June 24th
7:00 PM
Treddyfrin Library
582 Upper Gulph Rd., Strafford
Janny Scott, a former reporter for the New York Times and author of The Beneficiary: Fortune, Misfortune, and the Story of My Father, will share the history of the Ardrossan Estate and what it was like growing up in the famed home that inspired the film The Philadelphia Story. Registration required.
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| LISTEN UP
Friends of Summer Stage
Wednesdays through July 3rd
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Amphitheater @ Valley Creek Park
361 Morehall Rd., Malvern
Enjoy free live music on Wednesday nights plus a beer garden featuring selections from Locust Lane Craft Brewery.
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Summer Festival Concert Series
Wednesdays – Sundays
7:30 PM
Rose Tree Park
1671 N. Providence Rd., Media
Founded nearly four decades ago, the Summer Festival Concert Series remains a popular local tradition with free entertainment from all musical genres, from classic to Cajun, Motown to Broadway, doo-wop to rock and everything in between. Two morning kid’s shows at 10 AM.
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Summer Concert Series
Thursdays through July 25th
7:00 PM
Shire Pavilion @ Wilson Farm Park
500 Lee Rd., Wayne
A series of premier live bands will take the stage at this free, annual summer concert series. A special July 4th celebration stars the Chester County Concert Band.
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Concerts Under the Stars
Sundays
6:00 PM
Upper Merion Township Park
175 W Valley Forge Rd., King of Prussia
Enjoy free live music every Sunday this summer. Outside food is permitted, but no outside alcohol is allowed in township parks. There are food vendors and a beer garden for purchase.
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| MainLine Neighbors'
SHELTER STAR
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Paige is waiting to meet you at Doggie Style Pets, 701 Montgomery Avenue, Narberth
Email: Info@savedme.org
Visit: savedme.org to view other pets looking for forever homes!
Narberth Saved Me Adoption Center hours:
Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday, Saturday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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| TUESDAY TOP PICKS
Yoga Happy Hour
Tuesdays
5:30 PM
Pavilion in front of Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse
200 Main St., King of Prussia
Calling all yogis! Switch up your happy hour plans this summer and join Stillpoint Yoga Studios for a free, eight-week introductory outdoor yoga course followed by post-class specials at KOP Town Center restaurants. BYO mat, towel and water.
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Yoga in Valley Forge Historical Park
Tuesdays
9:30 AM & 6:30 PM
Philander Knox Chase Estate
151 Library Ln., Malvern
Join the Valley Forge Park Alliance for a series of intermediate yoga sessions.
Sign up for one session or the entire series. Join the Alliance after each evening class for mimosas and mingling! $20/class.
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Art Night Out
Tuesday, June 18th
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
413 Maplewood Ave., Wayne
Gather your friends for a fun-filled evening of good wine, lite bites, live music and amazing art! Tour and shop the 2019 Wayne Art Center Plein Air Exhibition, featuring nearly 350 fresh outdoor paintings. Door prizes, 20% off in the Gallery Shop, music by Wheelhouse and more. $10/person or $15 at the door.
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| PLAY DATES
Julia Says, “Bon Appetit!”
Sunday, June 23rd
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Easttown Library
720 First Ave., Berwyn
This play reveals Julia Child’s private life, including her relationship with her husband Paul, her childhood growing up in Southern California, and what led her to become a public figure.
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Summer Sundays: Fairies & Wizards
Sunday, June 23rd
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tyler Arboretum
515 Painter Rd., Media
Back by popular demand and for the first time since 2015, enter the wonderful land of fairy tales and nature, where all is mystical! Become a dragon, make a fairy wand, plant a magic bean, and enjoy lots of imaginative play.
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Summer Quest Kick-Off: John Hadfield’s Original One-Man Comedy Variety Show
Tuesday, June 18th
6:30 PM – 7:15 PM
Radnor Memorial Library
114 W Wayne Ave., Wayne
Magic, comedy, juggling, whoopee cushion percussion, original songs, and a piano-playing, mind-reading lovable dog named Reggie. All children who attend get a ticket for a free Kid's Water Ice at Capri in Wayne!
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| MAINLINE NEIGHBORS IS HIRING
FOR SEPTEMBER!
Join our growing team! We are looking for an experienced advertising sales professional to join our team STARTING IN SEPTEMBER! We would love to meet with you if you have a background in advertising sales.
* MINIMUM 20-25 hours per week
* Ability to work from your home office
Advertising Sales Representatives are responsible for introducing our digital advertising solutions to local businesses.
• Responsible for developing new business relationships via in-person, email, and telephone contacts
• Advertising sales experience highly preferred
• Strong relationship building skills and entrepreneurial drive is a must!
• Must be computer literate
• Generating and Qualifying Leads
• Tenacious and Goal Driven
Looking to work in a culture that actively supports the community? Email us! We'd love to talk with you!
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Kick off the summer at Peddler’s Village, where you can enjoy vibrant outdoor art as you shop, dine, and stroll the lush, landscaped grounds.
peddlersvillage.com
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We help make time to…
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70+ Golf Courses and Games
LEARN: to play.
Beginners Welcome!
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Reserve times at PlayaRoundGolf.net
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Our mission is to create wholeness for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities through education, therapy, and a protective, socially and emotionally rich environment.
camphillschool.org
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Attend Open House and learn how a Harcum education can land you a promising career. Most majors are still accepting applications
for Fall start.
experience.harcum.edu
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Benchmark Summer Camp offers children in grades 1-6 an ideal setting for developing and maintaining skills and strategies, building confidence and
self-esteem, and having fun while becoming stronger learners
and self-advocates.
Benchmark Summer Program
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Offering Day Camps and Sports Camps with lunch included. Before and after care also available.
malvernprep.org
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Enter Promo Code MAINLINENEIGHBORS and
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Expires June 20th.
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One team and one call does it all. Scheduling and managing your property's needs has never been so easy. We do it all and we do it well.
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Dr. Amy Shoumer and her team are committed to dentistry and to your smile! Her mission is to partner with you to achieve optimal dental health, comfort, and beauty.
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Seabrook is a non-profit, CARF-accredited, alcohol and drug addiction, and co-occurring disorder treatment provider. With multiple locations providing a variety of evidence-based, abstinence-based treatment options.
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