Hi Neighbor!
I really do have the worst sense of direction although it’s improved over time. I recall when I moved from Philadelphia to the suburbs years ago, I took the kids for a car ride to a local playground. It was five minutes away but it took 45 minutes to get home. The return trip included tears. Mine. I was accustomed to visual clues from living in a city, navigating by recognizing stores on corners or asking for directions. Out here, all I saw were trees. I was continually lost in the forest with nobody around to help.
My navigation skills improved through the years and it’s never as frustrating now as it was the first few months as a suburbanite. Back then, I dreamed of a helper navigation system. I imagined just saying the address and boom, it would take me there like magic (or like a taxi.) When GPS became available in most cars, including mine, I thought a version of my idea had finally come to fruition and the days of being lost were gone forever. I was wrong. READ MORE
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BIRDS, & BEES
Bird Walk
Saturday, July 16
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
John James Audubon Center, Audubon
Join a guided bird walk discovering the migratory and resident birds of Mill Grove. Bring binoculars. Details
Learn About Birds
Saturday, July 30
10:00 AM
Willows Park, Villanova
The Delaware County 4-H Club and Willows Park invite families to learn about local birds. Details
Art of Beekeeping
Saturday, October 8
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Harriton House, Bryn Mawr
Register early to make sure there’s a spot for this introduction to beekeeping. Details
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TREE TOURS & TREE WISHES
Arboretum Tour
Tuesday August 16
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Haverford College
Join a walking tour of Haverford College’s Arboretum the oldest planned collegiate landscape in the US, started in 1843. Tour historical trees, sustainable farm, rain gardens and pollinator habitats. Details
Apothecary Garden
Saturday, July 16
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Rockwood Apothecary Garden, Wilmington, DE
Through generations, the native plants growing here have been used for medicinal purposes by local inhabitants. Tour the garden and discover healing plants. Details
Wish Tree
Through Sunday, July 17
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Shofuso, Philadelphia
Celebrate Tanabata with bamboo trees full of visitor’s wishes. Learn about the holiday and make your own wish to place on the tree. Details
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CONNECTING VIRTUALLY
Changing Climate in PA
Thursday, August 18
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Join PA State Climatologist Kyle Imhoff to explore weather patterns and extreme events along with projections for the future of our region. Details
Book Club “On Animals”
Thursday, July 28
7:00 PM
Register in advance to discuss Susan Orlean’s “On Animals.”
Details
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BALL GAME, MUSICAL, FIREWORKS & MORE
Wiffle Ball Classic
Wednesday, July 20
4:30 PM
Encke Park, Wayne
Benefits Special Olympics of Delaware County. Fireworks start around 9PM. Details
Exton Community Day
Saturday, July 16
4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live music, food trucks, kids activities, vendors and fireworks are featured in this Celebration. Details
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Malvern Fire Company Fair July 15-16 Fireworks, Friday July 15
Details
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VOCAL & VISUAL ARTS
A Cappella Pops
Saturday, July 16
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Glen Providence Park, Media
Free concert by a high energy group of 20 singers performing jazz, gospel, contemporary and show tunes. Details
Artz @ The Museum
Monday, July 18
Woodmere Art Museum, Philadelphia
Explore the outdoor land sculpting installation La Cresta then join everyone in attendance in painting a communal. Details
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Book Sale
July 21 – July 23
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tredyffrin Library, Strafford
Half price books sale features CDs, DVDs and puzzles too! Located in the King Room and the Shop on the Library’s lower level. Proceeds benefit the library. Details
Pet Calendar Contest
Through Sunday, July 24th
Deadline 11:59 PM
Providence Animal Center, Media
Entry fee of $10. Goes to helping homeless pets in need. Sign up for Providence Animal Center’s 2023 Calendar Contest for a chance to be featured as the photo of the month and possibly shown on the cover. Vote for your favorite online by 7/31. Details
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Gentle Miss Georgie came to Angel’s Retreat pregnant with 7 puppies. A rescue in West Virginia found her in a municipal shelter and helped her to safety. She gave birth and now both she and her pups are ready for adoption! Mom Georgie is a 4yr old Bluetick Coonhound who is very sweet and shy. The adorable pups are 8 weeks old, playful and fun. As with all puppies, they will need training to make sure they have good puppy manners.
To learn more about Angel's Retreat adoptable dogs: angelsretreat.org
There is a huge misconception that the only dogs in shelter and rescue programs are those with behavior and or medical problems. The truth is that most rescues see a wide variety of dogs pass through their doors on a regular basis. Dogs come from various backgrounds, which may include: pull from another shelter, transport from another region of the country, or owner surrender.
The next time you are looking for a pet to love, check out your local shelters and rescues. They may surprise you!
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SOUNDS OF SUMMER
Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars
Saturday, July 16
7:30 PM
Rose Tree Park, Media
As part of the Rose Tree Summer Concert series, this group of high-energy performing teens will light up the stage with song and dance routines from Broadway, hit movies and pop music. Details
Reggae by The River
Thursday, July 21
6:00 PM
East Falls Beer Garden, Philadelphia
Bring your best reggae vibe and enjoy an evening of live music, food trucks, and vendors. Details
Blues on The Farm
Friday, July 22
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The Farm at Awbury Arboretum, Philadelphia
Bring a picnic and chairs or a blanket to enjoy an evening of Blues music by Harmonica Slim. Beer will be available to purchase from Crooked Eye Brewing. Rain or shine. Details
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Half-day kids golf camp designed for beginners.
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Summertime Soul
Solomon Temple & Their Band Take the Square
Join Solomon Temple and their band in the Square for an unforgettable afternoon of music for the soul—you won’t want to miss this one.
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Community Arts Center Hosts Tenth Annual Tie Dye Music Festival, Saturday, July 16th from 4 PM to 8 PM on the side lawn of the CAC, 414 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford.
The event will feature live music by three bands. During the musical performances, attendees can take part in the creative and colorful process of tie-dying.
CAC staff, volunteers, and resident tie-dye artist Suzanne Brophy will be on hand to help participants with the tie-dye process and with achieving the desired design and color of their finished products. Bottled water and soft pretzels will be available for purchase. Attendees may bring food and beverages.
Admission is free, and no reservations are required. Bring your own blankets or chairs. Attendees may bring a beach umbrella to use in the sunny areas.
For more information contact Community Arts Center at 610-566-1713, online at communityartscenter.org.
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