Hi Neighbor!

When last we met, I told you about some advice albums that I made as a gift for each of my children upon their high school graduations. I had written letters and emails to all sorts of folks that my kids admired—from family and friends to celebrities—to create a collection of wise words as they entered the next chapter of life. I, then, invited all of you to send in some of the best advice you’ve ever received. Thanks for sharing! Some of these wise words are featured here today.

This first one is a keeper! Very wise words from MLN  subscriber, Steve McClatchy, who said the best advice he ever received was from his father:  

“Money is not the root of all evil.  It makes you more of who you already are.  If you are a jerk, a lot of money will allow you to be a big jerk.  If you are a great person, a lot of money will allow you to be really great.”
 
I can feel all the heads nodding. Hopefully we will all make an effort to strive to be the latter! As you continue to scroll down through the events today, other subscribers’ wisdom are highlighted and sprinkled throughout!

Enjoy!
Sandie

Nothing is real until the point of action.
~ Ann George, fellow MLN employee

Paint the Town Red!
Wednesday, April 5th
Aronimink Golf Club
3600 St. Davids Rd., Newtown Square
“Cocktails, Canapés, Conversation and Shopping!” Always a stellar combination, and one that will benefit the Women’s Heart Initiative at Lankenau Hospital—a group that’s leading the charge to educate local women about heart disease! Very Neighborly! And very important since heart disease is the number one killer of women. Caroline O’Haloran, host of SAVVY MAINLINE will be your emcee for the evening, so you’re sure to be entertained by her witty banter.
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The 11th Annual Women’s Resource Center’s Leadership Luncheon
Friday, April 21st
The Crystal Tea Room
100 E Penn Square, #9B, Philadelphia
Join more than 500 leaders from throughout the Delaware Valley for an inspirational luncheon that benefits the Women’s Resource Center of Wayne. Binney Wietlisbach, President of The Haverford Trust Company, will provide the keynote address Renee Amoore, of the Amoore Group, who serves as a Republican strategist for Fox News, CNN and local Philadelphia stations will be the Luncheon Emcee.
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TechGirlz Tel a Story with Tableau
Saturday, April 8th
Villanova University
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Room 1047, Bartley Hall, Lancaster Ave, Villanova
What are two things taking the world by storm right now? Data analytics and girls like you! With over 2.5 quintillion bytes of data collected each day, the world needs more than just girls who can code. Designed for girls 6th – 8th grade, this seminar will teach you how to use Tableau – an easy-to-use visual tool that brings seemingly boring datasets to life. In a world that is gravitating more towards analytics, learning Tableau will introduce you to a groundbreaking and trusted software, challenge you to think outside of the box and put you ahead of the game in a competitive field. It’s time to tell your story with Tableau! Girls should bring their own laptops.
Tell a Story with Tableau

Lecture Luncheons
March 31st, April 21st and May 5th
Doors open at 10:45 AM, Beings at 11:00 AM
Double Tree Hotel
Broad and Locust Streets
The Rittenhouse Square Volunteer Committee presents a one-hour lecture presentation prior to select Friday afternoon concerts. This presentation features musicians, musicologists, and composers, and is followed by a discussion with a celebrity guest and a delicious catered luncheon. This event is open to the public. The luncheon cost is $40.00 per person; $36.00 for groups of 10 or more. For information call: Marlena Kleit 215.901.2909. philorch.org

College Admissions Workshops
Sundays, March 26th and April 2nd
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Radnor Municipal Building
301 Iven Ave., Radnor
Tuesdays May 2nd - May 23rd
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Penn Wynne Library
130 Overbrook Pkwy, Wynnewood
What does the college admissions landscape look like today?  How can you match interests, abilities, values, sensibilities and karma with the right college?  How does a college admissions committee operate and for what are they really looking?  What are the current trends and hot topics in college admissions?  And just how are you supposed to pay for it all…? Workshop Leader and Neighborhood College Fairy Cigus Vanni (“He knows stuff!”) will lead you through all the various ins and outs when applying for college. Each individual session covers different topics though the workshops are meant to be experienced as a series—come to one, or come to all!
FREE TO ALL—NO CHARGE—Students and Parents welcome!  Details

Listen to advice but follow your heart.
~ MLN subscriber, Jon

Narberth Music and Art Festival 2017
Sunday, May 21st
Narberth
Calling all artists! The Narberth Music festival is one of the most popular of the area's festivals showcasing the best of local talent. If you are interested in joining us on Artists Alley, please apply below. We are looking for local artists of all mediums to join us: jewelry, ceramics, painters, photographers, sewers, knitters…work needs to be hand crafted in some way. Details

Masterpieces East Trolley Tour
Mural Arts Philadelphia
Saturday, April 1st
Takes approximately 2 hours
Explore the world’s largest outdoor art gallery and get to know the city’s stunning mural collection by taking an exciting guided tour. Weave through diverse neighborhoods by wheels and be inspired by the incredible public art that makes Philadelphia the mural capital of the world! See the show-stopping and highly acclaimed murals east of Broad Street. The tour will travel through parts of North Philadelphia and back into Center City to provide an in-depth look at Philadelphia’s phenomenal public art and The Philadelphia Painting Project along Girard Avenue. Buy tickets

Regenerative Gardening:  Practical Tips for Holistic Garden Design
April 6th
7:15 PM
Narberth Borough Building, Narberth
Gardeners, you can have it all!  flowers, vegetables, and herbs coexisting in a well-designed, edible landscape that can provide both beauty and food.  Just in time for spring planting, Eric Blasco, owner of Erb Food & Garden, an edible and ecological landscaping company, will share tips with the Narberth Area Garden Club on how to accomplish this without chemicals, including information on useful flowers, Pennsylvania natives, edible plant ideas, garden design basics, and amazing perennials.  Free for members; visitors welcome with $6. admission.

Time spent making memories with family is worth every second.
~ Lynn O’Connell

FREE Family Jump Night for Children with Disabilities
Tuesday, April 4th
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Urban Air Trampoline Park
981 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown
Together with Urban Air of Downingtown, EBS Children’s Therapy is sponsoring a special night of fun for people with disabilities, their families and caregivers! Trained Urban Air Staff, EBS therapists and Downingtown East Best Buddies will all be on hand so families can check out the area resources. Enjoy free jump, food and drinks! Reserve your spot online by registering here: ebschildrenstherapy.com
Deadline for signup is Wednesday, March 29th.

Raising Kids to Thrive
presented by Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg
Thursday, April 6th
7:00 PM
The Literacy Institute at Woodlynde School
Author, pediatrician, and nationally-recognized speaker Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg will share strategies to build resilience and promote the traits that help children become happy, successful adults, including how to be a stable beacon that your child will turn to for guidance and self-measurement and how to reduce your child’s anxiety as they move into adulthood.
Free and open to the public.
Register

Spring Eggstravaganza
April 2nd
Rain Date: April 23rd
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Villanova University Stadium
This is a massive FREE event for the community! Over 2,000 people have attended in previous years. This year we have plans to cover the field at Villanova! We have over 40,000 candy and toy stuffed eggs, 7,000 pieces of candy, and a large variety of exciting prizes for our special prize eggs. 
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Everlasting Easter Eggs
Saturday, April 8th
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Children’s Egg Dyeing & Wheat Grass Planting
Sunday, April 9th
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Terrain at Styers
914 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills
Create a set of dyed ceramic eggs to display season after season at this Easter workshop. You’ll learn techniques and recipes for natural egg dyeing, then create a set of 4 ceramic eggs patterned with natural botanicals. Reservations are required. $20 per person. Cost includes all materials and instruction to make 4 dyed ceramic eggs. Additional eggs will be available for purchase. Details

86TH Annual Easter Promenade
Sunday, April 16th
12:30 PM
Starting at South St. and Passyunk Ave. (between 4th & 5th Streets, Philadelphia
Hop on down to South Street for egg-citing family fun Master of ceremonies Henri David returns to lead the parade down to Headhouse Square. Enjoy Easter treats, live music from the Philadelphia Freedom Band, and do the Bunny Hop. Children and adults can enter to be crowned Best Dressed, or best Easter Bonnet. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cottontail and much more until 2pm. Bring your camera and stick around to meet the Easter Bunny himself, and Mr. and Mrs. Cottontail. Families are invited to stay after the event for a fabulous brunch on South Street. 
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Easter Bunny Brunch
Saturday, April 15th & Sunday, April 16th
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM & 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Philadelphia Zoo
Celebrate Easter and the start of spring with everyone’s favorite floppy-eared creature, the Easter Bunny! Enjoy a brunch buffet, followed by an Easter egg hunt and photos with the Easter Bunny. Other activities include crafts for children of all ages and mingling with live animals. After brunch, enjoy a day at the Zoo! Space is limited, get tickets here:
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Caring Bunny-An Extra Special Bunny Experience
Sunday, March 26th:
King of Prussia Mall, Nordstorm Court: 9:00-10:00 AM
Montgomery Mall, Elevator Court: 9:30-11:00 AM
Oxford Valley Mall, Sears Court: 9:00-11:00 AM
Sunday, April 2nd:
Montgomery Mall, Elevator Court: 9:30-11:00 AM
This event offers families that have children with special needs a subdued environment to participate in the Easter Bunny photo experience. Details

Easter Bunny Train
Friday, April 14th- Sunday, April 16th
Strasburg Rail Road
301 Gap Rd., Ronks, PA
Welcome Spring with a ride through the beautiful farmland with Peter Cottontail as your conductor! Peter will delight boys and girls with an Easter Surprise as he greets them on board this special train. Pre-purchase tickets by phone 866-725-9666 or online:
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Never, ever underestimate
the importance of having fun.
~ Randy Pausch

87th Radnor Hunt Races
Saturday, May 20
Admission sold only in advance; purchase passes and parking spots by May 12.
All proceeds benefit the open space and clean water programs of the Brandywine Conservancy
Join the springtime tradition of tailgating and tent parties at the 87th Radnor Hunt Races in Malvern on Saturday, May 20. One of the nation’s top-rated meets, the Radnor Hunt Races draw the best horses, riders, and trainers in the country, along with 20,000 spectators enjoying a day in the countryside. Admission starts at $75 per car (includes entry for all people in the vehicle). For details, visit radnorhuntraces.org or call 610.388.8383.

Designer Bag Bingo
March 31st
Doors open at 6:00 PM, Bingo starts at 7:00 PM
Haverford Township Free Library
1601 Darby Rd., Haverford
Who knew you could win beautiful designer bags from Kate Spade, Coach, Dooney & Bourke and Michael Kors while supporting the Haverford Library by playing Bingo? Bring your own snacks and BYOW (wine only, no beer or liquor please). Soda and bottled water available for purchase. Cost is $30 in advance, $35 at the door (FRIENDS members $30). 15 bingo games will be played throughout the evening. This is a 21 and over event. Tickets are available at the front desk.

Stand Up for Recovery Comedy Night
Saturday, March 25th
7:00 PM
Sacred Heart Parish in Manoa--Everett Hall
Manoa & Wilson Roads, Haverford
Enjoy a great night of laughs by talented comedians, while bringing awareness and raising funds for recovery needs in the community! Tickets are $10 in advance, $15.00 at the door (if space is available). Proceeds benefit the HADA Recovery House Scholarship Fund. Must be 18 and older to attend.  
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Parents Night Out
Friday, March 31st
5:30 Pm – 9:00 PM
Lower Merion High School
315 E. Montgomery Ave., Ardmore (Drop-off and Pickup at main entrance)
Feel like you could use a night out without the kids? Parent’s Night Out is a fun-filled evening of board games, open gym, arts & crafts, movies and more as LMHS staff and student volunteers supervise the night. (For children ages 4-11) They’ve even got dinner covered! Pizza & drinks ($5 per child. More info here.

Cooking With Your Garden
Thursday, March 30th
7:30 PM – 8:45 PM
Bala Cynwyd Library
131 Old Lancaster Ave., Bala Cynwyd
Join in this discussion and demonstration focusing on easy-to-grow vegetables for making quick and healthy meals. Participants will assist in the preparation of specially-selected recipes focusing on herbs and produce requiring minimal care and can be grown in traditional gardens, raised beds and containers.
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Namas Day Yoga Festival
Saturday, March 25th
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WHYY Building
150 N 6th St, Philadelphia
Philly Area Yoga presents the Namas Day Yoga Festival, a daylong yoga and health festival. Classes are taught by local yoga instructors and cover everything from alignment and biomechanics to dancing and stepping out of your comfort zone. Be sure to check out the marketplace selling gear, products and food.
namasdayphilly.com

My Uncle used to tell me “it’s nice to be nice”.  This is not always an easy thing especially in today’s world, but I do my best!!
~ Marianne Belvick

KSF Lacrosse Festival
April 29th
9:00 AM -5:00 PM
Radnor High School
Celebrating its 17th anniversary, the KSF Lacrosse Festival is largest single day lacrosse festival in the US featuring games of 54 premier mens' & womens' high school teams from the Mid-Atlantic region. The KSF Lacrosse Festival has successfully raised funds to benefit medical research and provide support for local rehabilitation programs, quality of life improvements, and care for spinal cord injury patients.
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I read somewhere...don't be afraid to fail,
be afraid not to try.
~ Cathy, MLN Subscriber

Twilight (5K) Run &Walk
Saturday, April 22nd
4:30 PM
Haverford Senior High School
200 Mill Road - Havertown
Runners & Walkers of all ages: the 10th annual Twilight 5K Run &Walk takes runners through the heart of Haverford Township, and ends with a "Party on The Town" with free items and reduced cost food and beverage items from local pubs and restaurants. Your race bib is your ticket to the Party.  Proceeds benefit the Jane McConnell Greenspun Memorial Technology Grant and the Haverford Township School District Education Foundation.
Complete details are online.

Penn Wynne 5K and 1M Fun Run/Walk
Saturday, April 1st
9:00 AM
Penn Wynne Elementary School
250 Haverford Road, Wynnewood
The 16th annual Penn Wynne 5K and 1 mile fun run/walk benefits the newly renovated Penn Wynne Library and the Penn Wynne Elementary School Home & School Association.
Register 

King of Prussia 10 Miler/5K Walk/Run
Sunday, May 21st
8:00 Am -10 Mile, 8:15 AM-5K, 8:30 AM-Kids Run
Heuser Park, Geerdes Blvd., King of Prussia
A challenging, scenic, 10 mile loop with plenty of hills in King of Prussia that starts and finishes in Heuser Park. Marshalls will be on course. 
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Playing Youth Sports for Fun, Not for College     
Tuesday, March 21st      
7:00 PM     
Radnor Middle School Auditorium
150 Louella Avenue, Wayne
Families are pouring countless dollars into youth sports under the exaggerated belief that it will pay off with significant college scholarships or admissions advantages into elite universities. In his new book, How College Athletics are Hurting Girl’s Sports, Villanova sociology professor and long-time Radnor youth sports coach Rick Eckstein excoriates this expensive and misleading pay to play youth sports system. Join us for a lecture and discussion led by Eckstein focusing on ways that families and schools can make youth sports more about fun, friendship, and fitness. 
Radnorlibrary.org