“Do one thing that scares you every day.” 
   Eleanor Roosevelt’s famous quote is my new mantra. Fear can stop us in our tracks or push us along. It makes our decisions for us whether that’s good or bad. Being fearless doesn’t mean “lack of fear.” It means not letting something that frightens us, deter us from trying something new.
   A few years ago, I was lucky enough to visit New Zealand and go bungie jumping. Shaking in my shoes and crying, I jumped off a cliff, plunged through the air and experienced the thrill of a lifetime! As if that wasn’t scary enough, I watched my 12-year old do it, too. Fear doesn’t stop us!
   Although not as insanely scary as bungie jumping, living fearlessly for me lately has meant taking classes in web programming and fighting through a grueling continuing education certificate program. It took me two and half years to finish and I graduated last week…cue the applause, please!
   If I can scare myself every day, it means I can push the boundaries of what I previously thought possible. Sometimes, writing the intro to our weekly newsletter scares me, but I feel privileged to share with our readers a few times a month!
   “We have nothing to fear but fear itself.” Another great quote, but this was said by Eleanor’s husband. I wonder whose quote was said first?
   Do something scary today, neighbors. Sign up to learn yoga or fight your fear of needles and give blood at the Carol H. Axelrod Blood Drive. Don’t let fear stop you!

Enjoy!
Beth

5th Annual Wheels of Wayne
Sunday, April 30th
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
North Wayne Ave., Wayne
On display will be antique, classic, and custom cars and motorcycles along with entertainment, food, prizes, and more for the whole family. Free event. Details

Bike Rodeo
Sunday, May 7th
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Wayne Art Center Parking Lot
Bring your bike down the rodeo! This free event will include safety demonstrations, bike skill games, paperboy challenge, ride along Radnor Trail, obstacle course, figure eights and more. Details 

Spring Spectacular
Saturday, May 6th
10:30 AM
Radnor United Methodist Church
Presented by Briar Bush Nature Center, celebrate the season by doing the bee dance, growing like seeds, and singing like birds. Discover why fawns have spots and see who is new in the world when spring has sprung. No registration required. Details

43rd Annual Shipley Secret Gardens Tour
Wednesday, May 17th
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Each year, the Secret Gardens Committee selects between seven and ten unique, private gardens to take part in this one-day, self-guided tour and luncheon. Tour gorgeous pre-selected gardens in the Gladwyne, Bryn Mawr, and Haverford neighborhoods and enjoy a lovely luncheon and Secret Gardens boutique at Merion Cricket Club.
shipleyschool.org/secretgardens

May Day Festival of the Arts
Sunday, May 7th
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Everhart Park
100 S. Brandywine St., West Chester
Browse and stroll through the 45-60 booths selling high quality art and crafts are yours to browse through while enjoying fresh food from local vendors, strolling magicians, mimes, jugglers, live music and local dance academy performances.  West-Chester.com 

Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch
Sunday, May 14th
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
226 N. High St., West Chester
Mom will enjoy dining to the sounds of West Chester University’s jazz pianist, Terry Klinefeiter and her trio as well as other jazz vocalists. Host Sara Michaels will be presenting “Inspiration Songs of Women and Mothers.”
Tickets

Mother’s Day at Chanticleer Gardens
Saturday, May 12th – Sunday, May 13th
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
786 Church Rd., Wayne
With 5,000 plants, more than 35 acres, and over a dozen gardeners on staff, mom will find plenty of inspiration to bring to your very own garden.
Details

Understanding Medical Marijuana
Sunday, April 30th
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Trinity Presbyterian Church
640 Berwyn Ave., Berwyn
Luncheon and panel discussion about understanding Medical Marijuana including a showing of a CNN documentary, “Weed 3: The Marijuana Revolution,” a series by Dr. Sanjay Gupta. The panel guests are Senator Andy Dinniman and Dr. Chris Snyder.
RSVP

The Carol H. Axelrod Memorial Blood Drive
Tuesday, May 9th
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Radnor Township Municipal Building
For every unit of blood collected at this drive, Carol’s family will make donations to the Radnor Fire Company and the Radnor Memorial Library. If the blood drive collection surpasses last year’s total of 138 units, the donations to these local organizations will be doubled. To schedule a donation appointment, visit chablooddrive.org

Second Saturday of the Main Line
Saturday, May 13th
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church
Witherspoon Parlor
625 Montgomery Ave., Bryn Mawr
This workshop is for women considering separation or divorce and provides legal, financial, and mental health information empowering women to make the best possible decisions for themselves and their families.
Registration

Brand New Beginner Yoga Series
May 2nd thru May 23rd
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
4-Week Series
Verge BodyMind
Includes (4) Instructional 90 minute classes unlimited classes for 30 days. Our Brand New Beginner Series (BNB) teaches the fundamental principles that work quickly to improve your posture, alleviate pain and focus your mind. Over four weeks, you will learn why yoga is a powerful and complete system of wellness.
Pre-registration is required.
vergebodymind.com

Outdoor Movie Night
Wednesdays, May 3rd – September 6th
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
King of Prussia Town Center
155 Village Drive, King of Prussia
Free, fun, family-friendly events including outdoor move nights showing new releases and classics. Popcorn, raffle tickets for prizes, and first 100 guests receive a blanket. May 3rd’s movie will be LaLaLand. Details

West Chester Film Festival
Friday, April 28th – Sunday, April 30th
The festival presents short films in all genres from around the world including several Oscar nominees and this year’s Academy Award Winner for Best Live Action Short Film.  Details and Schedule

Phoenixville Beer & Wine Festival
Saturday, May 13th
Kimberton Fairgrounds
762 Pike Springs Rd., Phoenixville
Attendees can sample more than 80 craft beers and 30 wines, meands, ciders, and spirits. Guests can vote for their favorite craft beer and wine.
Details and Tickets

19th Annual Manayunk Tacos, Tequila and Tunes Craft Beer Fest
Sunday, April 29th
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant
4120 Main St., Manayunk (Phila)
4+ hours of tastings of 70+ craft beers made by some of the best craft breweries.  Enjoy live music all day long including Deb Callahan! Multiple serving areas & rooms!
manayunkbrewery.com 

Rugby Road New E.P, III, Release
Saturday, April 29th
Ardmore Music Hall
Philadelphia-based Rugby Road surprisingly returns with the release of their first EP of new original music in 15 years titled “RUGBY ROAD III” on WYD? Records.
rugbyroadband.com

Raffles For Ruffs
Saturday, May 6th
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Twenty9
16 Great Valley Parkway, Malvern
Join To Love a Canine (TLC) Rescue for a night of fun, food and raffles to support our four-footed friends.
Details

Braxton’s 8th Annual Pet Wellness Fair
Sunday, April 30th
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
620 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne
Braxton’s annual Pet Wellness fair brings together dozens of pet professionals and hundreds of pet lovers from our community for a day of fun for pets and pet owners! Talk to our many pet pros about your pets and learn ways to keep your four-legged family member the healthiest, happiest pet for life.
braxtons.com

The Stunt Dog Experience
Friday, May 5th
7:30 PM
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall
West Chester University, West Chester
Chris Perondi’s famous stunt dogs are out of this world! On a mission to promote animal rescue and pet adoption, Chris showcases dogs that have been rescued from pounds and shelters around the country. With amazing air tricks, big air stunts, comedy antics dancing dogs, it is the most entertaining show of it’s kind! For tickets: 610-436-2266 or wcupatix.com/wcu-live

Shred Day
Saturday, April 29th
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Ardent Credit Union
110 Black Rock Rd., Oaks
This credit union is brand new to the MainLineNeighbor~hood and they’re already good neighbors! They’ll safely dispose of your documents at no cost to you. Very neighborly!

E Waste Recycling Day
Saturday, May 6th
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Penn State Great Valley Parking Lot
30 Swedesford Rd., Malvern
Come out and shred that hard drive! Just because you can’t see data doesn’t mean that it’s not there! Protect your identity at this free recycling service. Cell phones, computers, iPads and tablets accepted.
Details

The Saturday Club’s Spring Consignment Sale
Thursday, April 27th – Saturday, April 29th
The Saturday Club
117 W. Wayne Ave., Wayne
Everything old is new again at this consignment sale for woman and children! And most items are 50% off on Saturday. Check it out!
saturdayclub.org