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Last Thursday I found myself on a bus with 40 rowdy middle schoolers (and their phones), en route to an abandoned coal mine in Scranton. The two-hour drive to the mine gave me ample time to contemplate how my life choices had led me to this exact moment—and regretfully inform several students that no, I did not pack a phone charger. In September I put my name in to chaperone several of my daughter’s class field trips, notably daytrips to NYC, DC and a cool art museum in Philly.
Somehow, I was assigned the coal mine trip. When we arrived at the Lackawanna Coal Mine, our tour guide handed out helmets and hairnets. I looked over at my middle school daughter in a panic. “Are you ok?” she mouthed. I took a helmet but paused at the pile of hair nets. How often did they clean these helmets anyway? And what were the chances that the last person to wear my helmet had lice? Right on cue my scalp started to itch. I glanced up, hoping to commiserate with someone (anyone!) but none of my fellow chaperones appeared to share my trepidation. Suddenly, my daughter was by my side. “Deep breaths, ok? It’s just a helmet,” she assured me.
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Malvern 610-725-9155
245 Lancaster Ave., Malvern, PA 19355
In the Lincoln Court Shopping Center
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56 Greenfield Ave., Ardmore, PA 19003
In the Ardmore Plaza Shopping Center
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‘TIS THE SEASON TO SHOP EARLY (AND LOCAL!)
Holiday Fair
Sunday, November 13th
1:00 PM
Media-Providence Friends School
Support local artisans and craftspeople while enjoying holiday music, snacks and raffle prizes. Craft table for kids. Details
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Outdoor Craft Market
Sunday, November 20
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Main Line Art Center
Over 25 local artists and crafters present something for everyone for one fun filled day. Details
Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show
Saturday, November 12
Sunday, November 13
Contemporary craft and design is featured from 195 US artists selected by jurors. All work is for sale. Details
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The Saturday Club Holiday Market
Saturday, November 12
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The Saturday Club, Wayne
Start your holiday shopping early and support local artisans, small business owners and entrepreneurs. Details
Redeemer Christmas Village
Saturday November 19
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Church of the Redeemer, Bryn Mawr
Curated outdoor European style Christmas Village offers a unique shopping experience, delicious food and delightful music as we raise funds for the support of community organizations addressing social needs. Details
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SIP, STROLL & SWIRL
Strolling Wine Tasting
Saturday, November 19th
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Ardmore Farmers Market
Sommelier Austin Drake leads a strolling wine tasting through the Ardmore Farmers Market. Guests will visit various market vendors to sample red and white wines paired with holiday bites and delicacies.
Details
Winter Wonderland Tea
Select dates & times starting Friday, November 25th
A Taste of Britain, Wayne
Relax and reconnect with loved ones over tea and treats. Reservations required. Details
Holidays on the Hill
Saturday, November 19th – Sunday, December 25th
Chestnut Hill
It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Chestnut Hill! During Holidays on the Hill, visitors can immerse themselves in the spirit of the season by strolling through one of Philadelphia’s most historic villages! Take a ride on a horse-drawn carriage, enjoy live music and strolling carolers, shop late on Wednesdays and have your picture taken with Santa. Details
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Are you searching for warm, nurturing, creative, individualized preschool/kindergarten education?
The Wetherill School has been providing quality modified Montessori early education since 1976. We also provide an afternoon kindergarten enrichment program from 12:00-3:00 for children who attend Lower Merion School District morning kindergarten with busing provided from Gladwyne Elementary School. Parents have described our school as “a true gem,” a “foundation for learning,” “welcoming and inclusive,” “focused on the development of each child.”
The Wetherill School is non-sectarian and licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Academic Schools. Contact us to arrange a private tour of our beautiful secluded wooded campus and to see our engaging mixed-age classrooms with our state certified/Montessori credentialed teachers in action. Our 7-acre campus and our Montessori-inspired classrooms will delight you.
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BRIGHT NIGHTS
Manayunk Tree Lighting
Thursday, November 17th
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Canal View Park
Live performances and a visit from Santa! Details
Children’s Book World After Dark
Wednesday, November 16th
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Children’s Book World, Haverford
Enjoy refreshments and some adults-only shopping time. Details
Holiday Garden Railway
Friday, November 25th – Friday, December 30th
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM & 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Morris Arboretum
Visitors of all ages will be wowed by a quarter mile of track decorated for the holidays and nestled in the arboretum’s lovely winter garden. Plan your visit at night to experience the railway’s illuminated magic (special ticket purchase required). Details
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Loyal and loving, each of these three gorgeous Coonhound mixes are ready for fun with their own furever families. They're all seven months young, medium sized, short haired beauties who love long hikes, enclosed space to run and a job to do. They are currently sharing living space, so homes with another dog could be a good fit for each one of these three friendly, handsome, sweet natured guys.
Considering one or more beautiful Coonhound mix for your family? Bring along dogs in your home to meet them:
Brandywine Valley SPCA
1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester
Tuesday through Friday 12-7pm
Saturday and Sunday 11am-5pm
Adoption paperwork is completed on-site and adoptions are on a first-come basis.
Check out more adoptable pets at Brandywine Valley SPCA Campuses.
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Since 1986, Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA), a privately owned hospital and Penn Vet affiliate, has provided the highest quality of veterinary medicine. It is our mission to enhance and improve the lives of our patients through exceptional care. To aid this mission we are practicing out of a renovated 25,000 square foot facility with state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic equipment. We concentrate on specialty and emergency cases, allowing us to dedicate high-level care to the following disciplines: behavioral medicine, cardiology, dentistry, dermatology, emergency, internal medicine, interventional radiology, minimally invasive surgery, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology (including CT, MRI, and I-131), and surgery.
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COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Operation Safe Homes
Free unwanted gun turn-in event
Wednesday, November 16th
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, November 19th
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lower Merion Township Police Department
71 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore
Upper Merion Township Police Department
175 W. Valley Forge Rd., King of Prussia
Upper Providence Township Police
1286 Black Rock Rd., Oaks
A community service for residents to get rid of unloaded, unwanted guns. Details
| | The Baldwin School develops bright, talented girls into confident, accomplished women with vision, global understanding and the determination to make enduring contributions to the world.
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A leader in theatre & music education, Wolf Performing Arts Center’s one-on-one Private Lessons combine professional teacher expertise with a customized plan of study just for you! Our lessons help our students gain confidence, reach personal goals, and enhance performance skills.
Learn more and sign up today!
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At Agnes Irwin, girls grow to become unstoppable individuals, empowered with the confidence to embrace their passions. VisitAIS.org.
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After experiencing the stress of trying to find quality care for her father following a hospital stay, Christine felt a calling to align her life’s work to providing high-quality non-medical services to seniors in her community.
Christine works with care recipients and/or their families to understand their needs and find solutions 24/7.
Call Christine Today 610.975.4422
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cmcgovern@optionscorp.com
Options for Senior America
Your Top Choice for Live-In Care
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Join us for a virtual webinar on Nov. 10 (6- 7:30 pm) about helping parents and guardians guide individuals with disabilities, ages 14+, transition towards independence.
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Main Line NAMI Forum:
Improving Mental Health Crisis Services:
Changes & Challenges in Montgomery, Philadelphia, Chester & Delaware Counties
Sunday, November 13
2:00 PM -4:00 PM
Register for Zoom Meeting
In preparation for the recently launched 988 Suicide & Mental Health Crisis Lifeline, counties in southeastern PA have been working hard to improve mental health crisis services and resources. In this webinar, a panel of officials from Montgomery, Philadelphia, Chester and Delaware Counties will present the changes they have been making and any successes so far. They will also discuss the challenges they are facing, along with suggestions for anyone who wants to advocate with their local legislators to help improve mental health crisis services in the counties that affect them or their loved ones.
For more information, please contact us at nami.main.line.pa@gmail.com or 267-251-6240.
NAMI Main Line PA is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
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