Hello Neighbor!
Last Sunday my family and I went with friends to their swim club for a picnic and a pre-4th fireworks display, which was brilliant. When July 4th rolled around and the weather was iffy, we opted out of seeing another fireworks show and instead enjoyed a meal at my sister-in-law’s.
Though we had a great time at dinner (my SIL can cook!), as we headed home and heard the booming of the fireworks we would have seen, I worried I was depriving my children of something. It’s the same FOMO I get when I see Instagram posts of friends treating their kids to amazing vacations; even the same FOMO I feel at this moment, as I know many of my daughter’s friends are preparing for an overnight lacrosse camp to start in the morning. We could have sent her, but we chose not to.
Still, I get caught up in it—the thinking that I should be planning more trips, creating more memories, exposing my children to more, more, more, since they’re only here with me now. In just a handful of years, they will be in college, maybe on the west coast, maybe at U. of Guam?!
Tonight, after my daughters had gone to bed, I let the dog out, and as I stood stewing about the silly stuff, I looked up and around and was treated to a backyard lit with fireflies.
All I had to do was walk out the door and open my eyes.
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| Seeing the light,
Katie L.
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| THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!
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| LIGHT IT UP
Longwood Gardens Fireworks and Fountains: Piano Men
Saturday, July 20th
9:15 PM
1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square
From Tiny Dancer to Uptown Girl, fireworks soar and fountains sway to the iconic sounds of two of the greatest artists of all time—Billy Joel and Elton John. Bring your own chair to the show, blankets not permitted. Chairs may be set up beginning at noon. Strollers are not permitted; stroller parking will be provided at the Topiary Garden during the show.
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Foam Glow Philly
Saturday, August 3rd
Race Starts: 8:30 PM
Talen Energy Stadium
1 Stadium Drive, Chester
Foam Glow 5K™ is a fun filled experience exposing runners to Glowing Foam and a ton of Blacklight’s all over the course. Glowing runners come from all different ages, shapes, sizes, and speeds.
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Summer of the Moon: Night Skies at the Franklin Institute
Thursday, July 18th
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The Franklin Institute
222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia
Join The Franklin Institute for a night of stargazing, moon-watching, activities, engaging talks and a dance party in the planetarium for one far out evening. Sixties attire encouraged.
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| RUN FOR IT
Haverford Sunset Trail Running Series
Wednesday, July 24th
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Haverford Reserve Trails
This series will provide low-pressure trail running opportunities for people of all ages, abilities and levels of experience. Whether you are a seasoned trail runner or a first timer, one or all of the races in the series is for you.
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Bassetts Eat and Run 5K
Sunday, July 21st, National Ice Cream Day
7:15 AM packet pick-up
1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia
Competitive eat-and-run returns to where the greatest sporting events in Philadelphia history have taken place! Start and Finish at the Mike Schmidt Statue. Run half of a 5K, eat a pint of ice cream, run the second half of a 5K. You will be timed; there are waves by flavor.
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Blob Fest 5K, 10K, Fun Run
Sunday, July 14th
8:00 AM
200 Mill St, Phoenixville
Phoenixville's own RUNegades have partnered with the historic Colonial Theatre to bring you the second one-of-a-kind running event in celebration of Phoenixville's most unconventional local holiday. Props and actors along the way will ensure that you have a Blobtacular time!
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| MOVIES & MUSIC
Dar Williams at Bryn Mawr Gazebo
Saturday, July 20th
7:00 PM, doors open at 5:00 PM
9 South Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr
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Blob Fest Street Fair
Saturday, July 13th
10:00 AM
Bridge Street and Main Street, Phoenixville
There will be plenty of fun stuff to do and see including Vendors, the Fire Extinguisher Parade, Costume Contest, Pet Parade (New!), Merchant Facade Contest, music, and food, ’til 5PM.
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The Harry Potter Film Concert Series
Saturday, July 20th
Doors open at 6:00 PM, movie begins at 8:00 PM
Mann Center for the Arts
5201 Parkside Avenue, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia
The series returns to the Mann with Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert, the fourth film in the Harry Potter series. Justin Freer will conduct The Philadelphia Orchestra performing the magical score live from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ while the entire film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.
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| LIBRARY LEARNING
Swedes in Space
Tuesday, July 16th
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Ardmore Library
108 Ardmore Ave, Ardmore
Ardmore Library will be hosting the American Swedish Historical Museum for a Swedes in Space program to discover the wonders of space and learn what it takes to become an astronaut. Registration is required.
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Cooking Around the World, Explore India
Wednesday, July 17th
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
JFCS
345 Montgomery Avenue, Bala Cynwyd
Are you curious about the other side of the world? Join JFCS (Jewish Family and Children’s Services) and The Geography Lady, Alycia Larson, for an interactive learning experience as they explore India! Following this presentation, participants will join Drew Gold, JFCS Kitchen Educator, in the Weinberg Teaching Kitchen to cook specialty dishes from this country. Relax and enjoy the delicious home-cooked lunch you prepare!
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Alpacalypse at the library!
Saturday, July 13th
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Penn Wynne Library
130 Overbrook Pkwy, Wynnewood
The alpacas are abacka (again!) Meet Banzai and Champ from Woodside Alpaca Farm. No registration necessary but be ready to wait in line for a bit for your chance to pet the alpacas, ask questions, and get a photo!
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Once Upon a Garden
Saturday, July 20th
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Chanticleer
786 Church Road, Wayne
Nature story time and craft for ages 2-5. $5 admission with a Radnor Library card or free with a season pass, kids 12 and under are free. No registration required.
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| SWEET RETREATS
Linvilla Blueberry Festival
Saturday, July 13th
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
You can pick your own healthy blueberries from acres of bushes. The blueberry pie eating contest is the highlight of the day!
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Narberth Strawberry Festival
Wednesday, July 31st
5:30 PM
Narberth Park
80 Windsor Ave, Narberth
The annual strawberry festival is the final performance of the Narberth summer concert series. Come to the park for a night full of music and fun! Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy free dessert – ice cream and strawberry shortcake!
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Beekeeping and Honey Festival
Saturday, July 20th
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Harriton House
500 Harriton Rd., Bryn Mawr
Adults and children are invited to try on bee suits, visit the hives and help extract honey. Come and learn about the importance of the honeybee to our landscape and food supply. Reservations required.
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| LIBATIONS
Stoneleigh Pop-Up Beer Garden
Friday, July 26th
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
1829 East County Line Road, Villanova
Local brews, native plants, and conservation-minded friends (both old and new!) mingle for this after-hours summer evening at Stoneleigh. BYOB (bring your own blanket!) and sample pours from friends at East Branch Brewing Company and Victory Brewing Company while savoring every twilight moment in the garden.
Linger into the evening for lawn games, picnicking, fireside s’mores, and to glimpse the summer stars under Stoneleigh’s towering trees.
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Trails on Tap
Select dates through Sunday, August 4th
Various locations along the Schuylkill River Trail
Stop by and enjoy delicious food and Mainstay beer on tap (non-alcoholic beverages also available) while relaxing in the great outdoors with chairs and hammocks! Prepared foods are not permitted inside the beer garden, except small snacks/drinks for children. Dogs on leashes welcome. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Schuylkill River Greenways and efforts to expand the Schuylkill River Trail.
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| Tyler on Tap
Fridays through August 23rd
5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Tyler Arboretum
515 Painter Rd., Media
Each Friday will feature food trucks and great beer from 2SP Brewing, along with science-related tables for kids and adults alike.
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| BLOCKBUSTERS
Bastille Day Block Party
Sunday, July 14th
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Station Ave. (in front of the SEPTA station), Ardmore
Live entertainment for the entire family, including cancan dancers, live music, games, arts and crafts and plenty of food and drink specials! French wine garden sponsored by Veuve Clicquot for the adults too!
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| Downtown Car Show
Sunday, July 14th
(rain date: Sunday, July 21st)
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Downtown Media
Over 250 antique cars will grace the streets of Downtown Media.
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Mobile Skate Park Event
Saturday, July 20th
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
201 Sabine Avenue, Narberth
Come out and enjoy an afternoon of skateboarding with trained instructors from Philadelphia’s very own Skate the Foundry! Want more? Join the Narberth Cycling Club for a planned bike ride to Sabine Park or walk up to the park and don’t forget your picnic blanket! Food and Beer Garden provided by Narberth’s Great American Pub! Proceeds Support Friends of Sabine Park.
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Shadow is not only handsome, he's house trained, good on a leash, dog friendly and he likes to show how well he knows "sit"!
This sweet 7 year old lab was first adopted as a puppy from Saved Me but was recently found as a stray and never reclaimed. Shadow is looking for his second shot at a happily ever after. Stop by Doggie Style Pets in Narberth to meet this gorgeous guy and fall in love!
Email: info@savedme.org
Call: 215-240-1240
Visit: SavedMe.org to view other pets looking for forever homes!
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We help make time to…
PLAY: 70+ Golf Courses and Games
LEARN: to play. Beginners Welcome!
PARTY: BYO Beer/Wine & Food!
Reserve times at PlayaRoundGolf.net
610-725-9155 (Malvern) &
610-228-2814 (Ardmore)
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Discover the difference a Positive Education school like Shipley can make in
your child’s life.
Attend a Summer Tour!
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They'll be safe, happy, and entertained all day!
Save 50% on a day of camp for a 2nd child when you book by July 31st and mention MLN!
clublamaison.com
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Don't miss this fabulous single-owner lifetime collection!
Whether buying or selling, let Briggs Auction be your one source solution with bi-weekly discovery auctions and monthly fine estate/special collection auctions in our spacious showroom; free, in-home evaluations; and Estate appraisal services.
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Since 1970, Benchmark School has been a leader in preparing bright children who learn differently to be self-advocates who take charge of their own learning and meet with success in public and independent high schools, college, and beyond.
benchmarkschool.org
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Time for a Change?
It's Not Too Late!
Discover the outstanding academic program and the many opportunities available for your child and your family at
Friends' Central School!
Limited space remaining in
select grades.
Contact
admission@friendscentral.org
to schedule your private tour and consultation.
Click here to learn more.
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Welcome to our 15th season! Performances, classes, lessons, workshops, and MORE for
preschool - 12th grade students.
Registration is open - sign up at wolfperformingartscenter.org
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If you are headed to the Jersey Shore this summer, you can rest easy knowing the friendly staff you know and love from back home is there, too. From Memorial Day to Labor Day,
Party Host Helpers can be there for it all!
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Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs
610.265.9401 jkcp.com | Imagine@jkcp.com
There’s Still Time to Register! Programs for ages 5-18 are still available so ENROLL TODAY!
JKCP offers Flexible Weekly Sessions through Aug 30*. Our 25+ programs are designed to fit your schedule & fill any gap weeks in your summer. Availability still remains in: Art, Business, Cooking, Photography, Esports, STEM, Tennis, Golf, Robotics & more. PLUS, MainLine Neighbors Receive $50 off Tuition, Use Code "NEIGHBORS19" when applying online or by the phone! Call 610.265.9401 or CLICK for details.
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