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Hi Neighbor!
The first time I zip-lined, I was peer-pressured by a 5th grader.  

At the time, I was in my early thirties.  I was a teacher in DC and chaperoning a trip to a sleep-away adventure camp in West Virginia.  I was helping the students put on their gear—tightening helmet straps, positioning harnesses, and such—wondering how on earth any of this gear would actually protect these little people if that bungee hook thing went haywire; hoping the trained guides were unquestionably trained, were having a good day, and were 100% engaged in their work.  A red-headed kid looked up at me and asked why I wasn’t suiting up.  So I suited up.

Fast-forward to last week: my own 5th grader, my 7th grader, my husband and I, locked and loaded in helmets and harnesses, at the top of a 100-foot drop, ready to soar some 3,000 feet on the Fatbird SuperFlyer dueling zip line.  I couldn’t NOT go, because I had to be there to protect my children (though I’m not sure how I would have done that), but I also had a vague recollection that the one other time I’d gone zip-lining, I’d had a blast.  

We had a blast.  Painstakingly long preliminary moments of sweaty palms and real concern, but then, a single step from wooden platform to air, and nothing to do but sit back in the harness and enjoy the 60-mph ride.  
Happily back on solid ground,
Katie L.


MainLine Neighbors Spotlight
Delaware County Veterans Memorial

The Delaware County Veterans Memorial, located at 4599 West Chester Pike in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania,  pays tribute to the service and sacrifices of the brave men and women who have served in the armed forces. Through a unique educational program, students in grades K-12 learn firsthand about war and the conflicts that are a part of the history of the United States.  The study of American history and civics come to life in the age-appropriate curriculum-based programs that supplement the core requirements for civics and history required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 
 
The Memorial has been embraced by every facet of the community, not only as a tribute to the valor of those whose names are inscribed on the Memorial wall, but also as a place of reflection for families as well as the general public.  Historical references, starting with the War of 1812 and continuing to the current conflicts in the Middle East, inform and inspire visitors. The inscription “Lest We Forget” at the apex of the Memorial affirms the perpetual nature of the monument, which has already become a landmark for the ages in Delaware County.
 
The Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association is currently in search of a PR/Events Coordinator. If you have interest,  please reach out to Nicole at nicole@delcoveteransmemorial.org. To learn more about the Memorial and everything it offers to the community, visit delcoveteransmemorial.org or
call 610-400-8722. 


TREAT MOM RIGHT

Mother’s Day Weekend Yoga
Friday, May 10th
6:00 PM
Penns Woods Winery
124 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford

Yoga in the Vineyard: The aging of wine is a noble process that can serve as a metaphor for healthy aging of a human being. Join us at Penns Woods Winery to enjoy a 60 minute gentle yoga class with MERRYoga in our vineyard followed by a wine tasting and local lite bites farmers plate. The experience will emphasize youth, not as skin and muscle tone, but the vibrancy of spirit when balance is practiced.
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Beatles for Kids!  Mother’s Day Celebration presented by the Rock and Roll Playhouse
Sunday, May 12th
11:45 AM
The Ardmore Music Hall
23 East Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore

Using the songs created by the most iconic musicians in rock history, The Rock and Roll Playhouse offers its core audience of babies and kids games, movement, and stories and an opportunity to rock out. The Rock and Roll Playhouse is an early and often first introduction to a child's lifelong journey with live music and rock and roll.
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Mother’s Day Empowerment Hike
Sunday, May 12th
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Valley Forge Park

In these moderate hikes, you will learn trail knowledge and the keys to hiking successfully as a strong woman! 
Practice a bit of yoga before and after and draw some oracle cards midway through to check in with ourselves.  Exact address will be emailed to you once you sign up! 
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Mother’s Day Tea with Martha Washington
Sunday, May 12th
1:00 PM
Museum of the American Revolution

Celebrate Mother's Day at the Museum with Founding Mother, Martha Washington! Enjoy a delicious buffet, courtesy of Brûlée Catering, in our elegant Liberty Hall.  Explore our exhibits and learn about all the amazing women of the Revolution with your family.  
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FAMILY AND FOOD FUN

A Capella at Villanova
Sunday, April 28th
2:00 PM
Villanova University
Driscoll 134, 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova

Join Sirens & Nothing But Treble for a fun-filled afternoon of A Capella featuring senior solos, pop favorites, and some surprises!
Details 

Wheels of Wayne Car & Motorcycle Show
Sunday, May 5th 
1:00 – 4:00 PM
North Wayne Ave., Wayne

Come out to see all of the antique, classic, and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles on North Wayne and West Avenues, along with entertainment, food, prizes, and more for the whole family. Don’t forget to cast your vote for best pizza and pulled pork!
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Phoenixville Spring Food Truck Festival
Saturday, May 4th  
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Bridge Street, downtown Phoenixville

Over 30 of the best food trucks in the tri-state area will grace the streets with globally inspired eats. Vendors and music too. Free admission and parking. Rain or shine. 
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King of Prussia Rotary Club Taste of the Suburbs
Sunday, May 19th
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
King of Prussia Mall 

Enjoy a variety of food, wine, and beer from over 30 of the area’s top restaurants, wineries, and microbreweries.
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ARTFUL JOY

The Art of Performance Benefit Exhibition
May 4th
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Actor's Lab
110 West Lancaster Ave, #150, Wayne 

The Art of Performance is an event that celebrates the visual arts and the performing arts. Era Contemporary Gallery will have a curated art exhibition of paintings that relate to the performing arts, and The Actor's Lab actors will give a 35 minute performance drawing from material that deals with themes of visual arts. This is a benefit exhibition for the Women’s Center of Montgomery County, a volunteer, community organization with a primary focus on freedom from domestic violence and other forms of abuse. Light refreshments for guests, and the event is free and open to the public!
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Wine and Cheese Happy Hour at
Historic Yellow Springs

Friday, May 3rd 
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Lincoln Building 
1685 Art School Road, Chester Springs

The event includes food provided and sponsored by Cedar Hollow Restaurant and Inn, along with a cash bar.  Come see and purchase all the wonderful works of art available at the 46th Annual HYS Art Show while eating some great food and enjoying some music from EBE talent.  
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MAY YOU RUN

The Mother of all 5Ks
Sunday, May 12th
2:00 PM
Church and Market Streets, West Chester

This is a female only 5k Run/Walk. We come from all walks of life and several different states, but we have a common thread—FIGHTING CANCER. Each of us has desire to do what we can to make a difference in our community and in the lives of those affected by cancer.
Pre-register at the Courthouse steps on High and Market Streets from 12:00-1:50 PM.
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Trail Running Clinic for Beginners
Saturday, May 4th 
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
McKaig Nature Education Center 
889 Croton Rd., Wayne

Calling all aspiring trail runners! Gain confidence and learn everything you need to get started on the trails with a two-mile, slow-paced trail run, with stops along the way to cover various topics. Stay after and run the trail on your own or with new friends! Participants should be able to run two to three miles. 
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Blue Cross Broad Street Run
Sunday, May 5th
8:00 AM
Philadelphia
Named one of the fastest 10-mile courses in the country by Runner’s World, it starts at Broad Street and Somerville Avenue and ends inside the Philadelphia Navy Yard in South Philadelphia. This race is your opportunity to pass through many of the city’s neighborhoods, taking in the various communities that make up the City of Brotherly Love. 
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King of Prussia Challenge 10-Miler and 5K Run/Walk
Sunday, May 19th
8:00 AM
Heuser Park, 694 West Beidler Road

A challenging, scenic 10-mile loop with plenty of hills through King of Prussia, beginning and ending at Heuser Park. Course is USATF certified.  5K course is a rolling loop that also starts and finishes at Heuser Park. Marshals will be on the course.
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GARDEN GOINGS-ON

Opening of the Gateways to Nature exhibit
May 11th to September 2nd
Tyler Arboretum 
515 Painter Rd., Media

Join Tyler Arboretum on Friday, May 10th, 5 – 8 PM for an exclusive after-hours opening celebration. Meet the artists, bring a picnic, and enjoy a few members-only surprises!
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Annual Public Plant Sale Presented by the Valley Forge Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society
Saturday, May 4th
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 
Sunday, May 5th
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Jenkins Arboretum
631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Berwyn

A not-to-be-missed annual event, this is one of the largest public garden plant sales in the area. The sale will offer plants ideally suited for gardens in our growing zones, including rhododendrons, azaleas, and companion plants not readily available elsewhere. Thousands of native perennials, wildflowers, ferns, and slow-growing conifers, as well as donated plants from Society members’ gardens will be for sale. 

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Festival of Fountains Opening
On view from May 9th to September 29th
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square

See summer’s every hue as fountains dance, gardens shine, and spirits soar during the vibrant Festival of Fountains. From the colorful Illuminated Fountain Performances ... to lively family programming ... to good-as-gold horticulture displays, a splashy summer awaits you ... day and night.  Let the colors wash over you.
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The mission of Foote Orthodontics is to provide the highest quality care in a caring atmosphere where patients are treated with excellence clinically and personally.

OPEN IN BRYN MAWR & WAYNE
101 South Bryn Mawr Avenue
Suite 320
Bryn Mawr
110 Gallagher Road
Wayne
(610) 525-6142

footeorthodontics.com

Bryn Mawr Hospital's Patient Pavilion is now open and will offer the community a place to get well and stay well, now and for generations to come.

Visit mainlinehealth.org

50 years after she played Peter Pan as a girl, Ann leads her siblings on one final journey to Neverland as they confront growing old and growing up.
 
For tickets:
610.644.3500
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

Artists 12-18 learn about landscape painting from WAC faculty. All supplies provided. Come and go to fit your schedule. All work exhibited and awards presented.
For over 40 years, Woodlynde has been the Main Line’s leading K-12 college prep school for intelligent, talented, students who simply
learn differently. 

Woodlynde students become independent and joyous learners and confident self-advocates in college, career, and life. 

woodlynde.org
For those who like to plan ahead, grilling season will be here soon. What a perfect time to remodel your kitchen!

175 N Whitehorse Rd.,
Phoenixville
 Show Mom how much you care
by celebrating Mother's Day with her at the Hilton Garden Inn – Newtown Square’s brunch. 

Reservations required. 
484-420-7500
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For 46 years Historic Yellow Springs has been showcasing more than 200 talented artists from around the country.  HYS is a 501©3 nonprofit steeped in
American History. 

yellowsprings.org
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