Hi Neighbor!
In April, my son was diagnosed with an eating disorder. With his permission I am sharing his story to help raise awareness of the often stigmatized, and taboo topic of eating disorders.
Eating disorders are serious, life threatening treatable mental and physical illnesses, and can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights.
My mom radar has always been on high alert and hyper-sensitive to this disease because I’ve seen loved ones and friends suffer from it. Admittedly, I have spent the last few years being overly worried about my youngest child getting sick from an eating disorder, and I tried my best to prevent it from happening. At their core, eating disorders are sneaky, complex, controlling, and manipulative diseases that trick people into believing that starving themselves is a healthy way to live. One of the first things I learned 4 months ago, is that “Ed” (aka eating disorder) thrives and survives on the malnourishment of a person. The weaker a person becomes; the bigger and stronger Ed becomes.
It’s hard to get an early diagnosis because Ed is great at hiding...
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FOR THE GOOD OF THE COMMUNITY
Community Concert with T&E Care
Saturday, September 10
5:00 PM
Wilson Farm Park, Wayne
Food trucks will be on hand to serve dinner, starting at 5:00. The Magical Mystery Doors returns for a second year to once again perform songs from the Beatles, the Doors, and Led Zeppelin. Raffle tickets ($10 each) are available in advance (on the T&E Care website) or at the concert. Details
TE/Conestoga Football Scholarship Golf Outing
Monday, September 12
Kimberton Golf Club
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American Red Cross Blood Drive
Wednesday, August 31
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wayne Presbyterian Church, Wayne
As summer winds down, please consider donating blood. Details
Unity in Our Community Block Party
Saturday, August 27
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Highland Avenue, Wayne
A FREE event to celebrate the end of summer with the community! Food & refreshments, music, arts & crafts, a dunk tank, and more!
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The 25th Annual Giant Main Line Run/Walk
Sunday, September 11, 8:30 AM
The Main Line Chamber of Commerce, Radnor
Run down Lancaster Avenue through the heart of the Main Line and the beautiful streets of Wayne to raise funds for the Emergency Responders Scholarship Program. Details
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GOOD READS
Once Upon a Garden: Storytime at Chanticleer
Saturday, August 27
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Chanticleer Garden, Wayne
Nature Storytime and craft, including songs, stories, and movement, for the whole family. Details
Reading with Radnor Police
Tuesday, August 30, 4:00 PM
The Willows Park, Villanova
Read a story, have snacks, tour police vehicles, and surprise visits from K-9 officers could be part of the fun too! Details
The Wit & Wisdom of Mark Twain - America's Greatest Humorist
Monday, August 29, 7:00 PM
Phoenixville Public Library
A free-living history presentation of Mark Twain by Dr. Covington, author of “The Wit & Wisdom of Mark Twain – America’s Greatest Humorist." Details
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Ukrainian Folk Festival 2022
Sunday, August 28
12:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Ukrainian American Sport Center, Horsham
“A CELEBRATION OF LIBERTY, BRAVERY AND UNITY” including traditional Ukrainian Ethnic Foods & Baked Goods, Ukrainian Folk Arts & Crafts, Market and Displays, Live Music, Dance, Song and More! Details
Create Vibration Yoga and Music Festival
Saturday, August 27
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Kimberton Fair Grounds, Phoenixville
Gather with the community for a fun day filled with yoga workshops, vendors and singer/songwriters! Details
Sunflower Festival
Saturday, August, 27 & September 3
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Cherry Crest Farm, Ronks
Visit the farm when the Sunflower and Zinnia fields are in full bloom. There will be a winery & brewery, live music, local craft vendors, mini photo sessions and more! Details
Haverford Township Music Festival
Saturday, August 27
12 Noon to 9:00 PM
It will present a full day’s worth of entertainment, headlined by nationally acclaimed electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter Joe Louis Walker. Admission is FREE. Details
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PA Renaissance Faire
August 20 - October 30
Saturdays, Sundays, and Labor Day
Mount Hope Estate and Winery, Manheim
Traditions abound during this two-month annual event complete with themed entertainment, food, and events. Details
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79th Annual Horse Show & Country Fair
Saturday, September 3 – Monday, September 5
Ludwig’s Corner Show Grounds, Glenmoore
Join in all the family fun of a country fair – rides, music, beer garden, food trucks, demonstrations, a petting zoo and more! Details
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ARTSY
Media Film Festival Pop Up
Saturday, August 27
7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Media Arts Council, Media
View a second selection of 2022 Juried and Audience award winning films. Details
Lansdale Festival of the Arts
Saturday, August 27
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Memorial Park, Lansdale
An enriching art experience for the entire family, this annual event showcases fine artists and crafters, smooth jazz, door prizes, and plenty of tasty treats! Details
Wheaton Wide Open: August Reheat!
Thursdays through Sundays through August 28
WheatonArts, Franklinville, NJ
Imagination & artistic processes meet for a mesmerizing arts experience for all ages! FREE Admission for the entire month of August. Details
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Eco Printing Workshop
Sunday, August 28
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Rushton Conservation Center, Newtown Square
Join botanical artist Lisa Dawn White for this day-long, introductory immersion class in eco-printing. Details
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END OF SUMMER SIPS, TAPS, AND POP-UPS
Pints on the Preserve
September 3
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ChesLen Preserve, Coatesville
Enjoy refreshments with a take-your-breath-away view. East Branch Brewing Company will be pouring suds at the pavilion. Details
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Summer Pop-up Biergarten
Thursday, August 25
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Historic Sugartown, Malvern
Locust Lane Craft Brewery will pour its beloved craft beer and Chaddsford Winery will be on hand with a selection of its own wines. Details
West Chester TAPS
Wednesdays through August 31
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Downtown West Chester
Enjoy a borough-wide happy hour every Wednesday! Details
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Labor Day Weekend Wine Down
Saturday, September 3– Monday, September 5
Chaddsford Winery
During your visit, taste your way through the winery’s warm-weather portfolio of crisp and dry whites, zesty rosés and other varietals. Details
Summer unWINEd Concert Series: Family Friendly
Friday, August 26
5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Shady Brook Farm, Yardley
Live music, tasty food, locally brewed craft beer, Rose Bank Winery wines, spirited drinks & lots activities for the kiddos. Rubber duck races, backyard games, and much more! Details
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Cinema Classic Seminar: Casablanca
Tuesday, August 30
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Bryn Mawr Film Institute, Bryn Mawr
You may have seen Casablanca before, but the discussion following the presentation of the film will leave viewers with a new appreciating for nuisances of this 1942 classic. Details
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Best Friend’s Girl - The Cars Experience
Saturday, August 27
8:00 PM
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center, West Chester
With a nod to the classic 80s band The Cars, Best Friend’s Girl pays tribute to their 35-year career by performing timeless hits like “Let’s Go” and “Shake it Up.” Details
Soundbank Blues Revival
Saturday, September 10
1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
119 S Main St., Phoenixville
All-day outdoor event featuring some of the nation’s top blues performers, food trucks and a beer garden. Details
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