Hi Neighbor!
When lots of action items are rolling around in my thoughts, they careen down a wintery mountain in my mind. Like a cartoon’s runaway snowballs, they gather everything in their path, growing larger and larger.
Instead of thinking about everything that is required, I write it all down, stopping the snowballs before the momentum starts. I’m a big fan of thinking but it’s no substitute for doing. Most often, the list of things to do isn’t as overwhelming as my mind perceives it.
Through the day, one by one as items on the list are completed, I draw a line through each and feel a sense of accomplishment. By 5 o’clock and often much sooner than imagined, I’ve moved from thinking there’s too much to do, to showing proof of accomplishment. Yes, I’m type A all the way and this check list of achievement is super satisfying!
I find that writing things down, making lists is helpful. I focus on whatever’s first and continue moving along. No thinking about it. No mental avalanche. One step, one action item at a time. And much more quickly than I think, I’ve completed and happily checked off everything. It’s my way of mentally melting the runaway snowballs before they form.
Jane
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| MUSIC, MOVIES AND ARTS UNDER THE STARS
Outdoor Concert in Bryn Mawr
Saturday, June 9th – Susan Werner with Joe Crookston
7:00 PM (doors open 5:00 PM)
Bryn Mawr Gazebo
9 South Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr
Tickets are $15. for adults/free under 17
Grab a lawn chair, a blanket and pack a picnic dinner for a great night of outdoor music at the Bryn Mawr Gazebo. Concerts begin at 7:00pm and are held rain or shine.
For tickets and more information
Narberth Summer Concert Series
Wednesdays, June 6th - August 1st
7:00 PM
Narberth Park Gazebo (next to the Library)
Free outdoor concerts all summer long. Bring chairs or a blanket, a picnic dinner and the whole family. Small refreshments will be for sale.
narberthfourthofjuly.com
Free Outdoor Movie Night at King of Prussia Town Center
Thursday, June 21st – Beauty & the Beast
Thursday, June 28th – Grease
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
155 Village Drive, King of Prussia
Thursday evenings in June transform the Town Center into a free outdoor movie theatre. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.
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Singular Extreme Actions at the Kimmel Center
June 5th – June 7th
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
300 South Broad Street, Philadelphia
Watch as the laws of physics are put to the test at SEA (Singular Extreme Actions), A Philadelphia premiere event from the mind of MacArthur “Genius” Award winner Elizabeth Streb. Human bodies careen through, around and above invented hardware, thrilling audiences with athleticism and a bravery. Equal parts dance, acrobatics, gymnastics and stunt work, SEA is a kaleidoscope of movement where every performer is “an action hero.”
Visit Kimmelcenter.org/PIFA for the full Festival line-up.
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| Chinese Lantern Festival
Through June 30th
Sunday – Thursday, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Friday – Saturday, 6:00 PM – 11:00PM
Franklin Square
200 Sixth Street, Philadelphia
$18. Adults; $12. Children
More than 15,000 LED lights illuminate Franklin Square along with 28 lantern displays, Chinese performance art, crafts, food and a beer garden.
Details
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| VISIT WITH RABBITS, HANG OUT WITH DOGS!
Hoppy Saturday: Intro to Pet Rabbits & Rabbit Rescue
Saturday, June 9th
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Penn Wynne Library
Luv-N-Buns Rescue will visit for a Meet and Greet with live pet rabbits. Families will learn about animal rescue and how to properly handle and care for pet bunnies. There will be lots of opportunities to pet the bunnies! Best for kids in grades K-5 with their families. Registration required and opens on 6/2.
lmls.org
Children's Workshop: Service Dogs 101
June 25-29, July 23-27, and August 13-17
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Paws and Affection Training Facility
Spend a week of summer vacation with service dogs in training! Paws and Affection is inviting children ages 11-14 to become dog trainers for a week. During our workshops, your child is partnered with a service dog in training and learns about dog body language, grooming and wellness, behavior and psychology, positive reinforcement dog training, disability awareness, and the role of service dogs in the community. Paws and Affection is a Philadelphia nonprofit that trains service dogs for young people.
Register today!
Narbark Dog Parade
Friday, June 1st
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Forrest Ave & Haverford Ave, Narberth
Narberth hosts a uniquely silly event. Dog lovers from miles around dress up the family pooch in costume and parade them through the streets for fun and prizes. Local celebrity judges award prizes to owners in a variety of costume categories, from funniest to fanciest.
No need to pre-register. Registration is free, but voluntary donations to ARF SEPA, a local animal rescue foundation are appreciated. Arrive and sign in by 6pm at the corner of Forrest Ave and Haverford Ave. The parade starts at 6:30.
narberthonline.com
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| EXPLORE GARDENS AND HOMES
Chanticleer Early Opening
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Chanticleer Garden
786 Church Road, Wayne
The garden opens at 8:00 AM on June 2nd, July 7th, August 4th, September 1st, October 6th, and November 3rd during the 2018 season. This is a popular time for birders and photographers to visit.
chanticleergarden.org
Walking Tour of Wynnewood’s English Village
Sunday, June 10th
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
619 Loves Lane, Wynnewood
Pre-registration required. $20 members, $35 non-members.
Tour the intimate enclave of Tudor-style homes in Wynnewood’s English Village. Beginning with a short introduction by Conservancy Historic Preservation Director Kathleen Abplanalp, this self-guided tour features three open houses and concludes with a garden reception.
lmconservancy.org
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| STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER
Linvilla Orchard’s Strawberry Festival
Saturday, June 2nd
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
137 W Knowlton Road, Media
With acres of Strawberries, you can pick your own strawberries beginning at 8:00 AM and have fun with costumed characters and a stage performance from 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM. Every year, Linvilla’s Bakery presents the Delaware County’s largest Strawberry Shortcake presented at precisely 11am.
linvilla.com
Bryn Mawr Farmer’s Market
Saturdays
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lancaster Avenue & Bryn Mawr Avenue
Bryn Mawr
Over 20 local farmers and food artisans during the growing season offering seasonal fruits, vegetables, and herbs and more!
bestfarmersmarkets.org
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| LEND A HAND
Meals On Wheels in Need of Volunteers
Reality is that many of our Main Line neighbors unnecessarily go hungry- or are not properly nourished- every day.
Every weekday, Meals on Wheels delivers two nutritious meals to about 120 patrons out of both Devon and Bryn Mawr locations. New patrons who are unable to shop or cook for themselves, regardless of ability to pay are welcomed. Those who need these services should call.
Meals are delivered by volunteers, who help as often or seldom as they wish, starting around 10:15am. Volunteers work in teams of two: a “driver”, and a “visitor” who carries meals to the residences. Local “routes” consist of about 12 patrons; delivery takes about two hours. Please call if you think you’d like to help. Monetary donations are greatly appreciated. Find us at mainlinemealsonwheels.org
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| FOR THE KIDS
Alex’s “Original” Lemonade Stand
Saturday, June 2nd
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Penn Wynne School
250 Haverford Road, Wynnewood
The stand that started it all - carrying on Alex Scott's lemonade stand tradition and her dream of curing childhood cancer!
Come and help fight against childhood cancer. Join Alex's family, friends and community through the tradition of her annual lemonade stand. This family-friendly event is free and features food, games, crafts, face-painting, music, raffle items and - of course - plenty of lemonade!
alexslemonade.org
Free Music Class for Kids
Tuesday, June 26th
9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
Songs for Seeds
110 Ardmore Avenue, Ardmore
Songs for Seeds is a music program for kids up to 6 years and it’s coming to Ardmore. You can try a free class before the summer session starts. It’s a 45 minute interactive, mommy/daddy and me style class led by a three piece band featuring original and popular tunes.
songsforseeds.com
Discount Admission for Amusement Parks
Through September 7th
Lower Merion Township Department of Parks & Recreation
75 Lancaster Ave # 1, Ardmore
Discounted admission tickets are available through the Township of Lower Merion’s Department of Parks & Recreation. Tickets can be used at any time during the season and are non-transferable. Adventure Aquarium, Crayola Experience, Dorney Park, Franklin Institute, Hershey Park, Museum of the American Revolution, Philadelphia Zoo and more. Call ahead for availability and purchase 610.645.6220.
lowermerionpa
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| MONTGOMERY COUNTY HISTORY &
TRAIL CHALLENGE
Montgomery County Trolleys
Saturday, June 9th
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Historical Society of Montgomery County
1654 DeKalb Pike, Norristown
Making History Greater Series when Mike Szilagyi presents Montgomery County Trolleys. Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, was once served by 140 miles of trolley lines. In the first half of the 20th century, trolley cars rolled over Montgomery County’s rails, from quaint open streetcars rumbling through borough streets to sleek 80-mile-an-hour trolleys, with zero emissions, and some lines were powered by renewable hydroelectric power.
hsmcpa.org
Montgomery County Trail Challenge
Ongoing
How many of the 13 participating Montgomery County trails can you visit by December 2nd? (Walk with your dog registration available!)
Montgomery County boasts over 92 miles of trails including Cynwyd Heritage Trail and Green Lane Park, that connect greenways, waterways, and heritage. Most Montgomery County residents are located within a few miles of a wonderful trail experience!
To participate, simply pick up or print a Montco Trail Challenge card and register below. Visit any of the 13 participating Montco trails and look for special trail markers located at the trail’s main points of entry (trail heads). Record each unique symbol from the trails you visit on your trail challenge card. In addition to the listed parks and trails, use the two free spaces to visit any park, trail, or historic site of your choosing to earn credit towards an achievement level.
Once you have visited as many trails as you can, return your completed trail challenge card to any of the listed parks or submit your findings online.
You do not have to walk, run or bike the entire trail to get credit for the challenge – just visit and enjoy to earn your recognitions!
Register online
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All new indoor laser tag arena that plays like a video game!
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Ardmore Antique & Vintage Market
Sunday, June 3rd
8 AM- 5 PM
Along Rittenhouse Place
At Lancaster Ave.
44E. Lancaster Ave, Ardmore
Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Jewelry & Clothing, HomeDecor, Primitives, Art Work & Much More!
FreeParking * Free Admission * ATM * Handicap Accessible
PhilaFleaMarkets.org
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Fusion Academy Ardmore is a revolutionary private middle and high school where positive relationships and one-to-one classes unlock academic potential.
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Celebrate your graduate with the help of Party Host Helpers!
Let us take care of the setup, cleanup and more, so you
can enjoy the party!
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State-of-the-art pools, renovations, and complete backyard makeovers with inspired style and design features.
Exclusive high-tech features that automate care, save time, money, water & energy, and purify with virtually no chlorine.
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Visit our gift shop for unique garden tools, decor and gift items and our farm market offering locally grown produce.
The Garden Shoppe
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Discover Friends' Central's outstanding Maker Ed program at our Lower School STEAM Open House on Tuesday, June 12
at 4 pm in the groundbreaking
Light Lab.
Prospective students in grades 2-5 will choose from four hands-on activities in our cutting-edge maker studios, while parents learn about the intellectual rigors of a Friends' Central education.
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Madison Ellis Preserve offers luxury apartment homes just off Route 252, perfectly located with access to the shops, restaurants, and conveniences of the Main Line.
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