Hello Neighbor!
Well, the holidays are upon us! Such a wonderful time of year. Family, friends, food, festivities. A joyous time to be had by ALL! ...Or is it?
The other day I was at Trader Joe's and as I approached my cashier, I noticed she looked pretty darn angry. She certainly didn't greet me with the typical T.J.'s "Well, Hello There!" salutation. My initial reaction was to think "Jeeze, can you at least smile a little?" TJ's is usually so amazing with customer service I was a little shocked by her lack of interest in me or my purchase. But I quickly caught myself in my very judgmental attitude and simply offered her a smile and hoped it might be contagious. She did give me a small little smile back, but it was clear she was NOT having a good day. We only talked for 5 minutes max, but in that time she confessed that she was having a pretty awful time in life right now. And that as silly as it may seem, seeing the new holiday items coming through at the register were pushing her close to tears. I just listened and tried to give her a smile of support and understanding. She didn't really say anything specific or too personal, but it was obvious that she was dealing with some big issues and the holidays were simply making things that much more difficult to keep it together.
Although many of us are enjoying the arrival of the holidays in all of its wonder and abundance, there are many people who are in the midst of some very difficult times. Some may have even lost a loved one last year making the upcoming holidays awfully tough. So the next time you are out shopping and someone runs you over with their cart, doesn't smile back at you, pushes by you and doesn't say excuse me, or simply treats you miserably... just take a moment to be thankful. Thankful for your Joy in the holidays, and wish those struggling Peace in their day. THAT'S really what the holidays are all about anyway, right?
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| Wishing everyone PEACE and JOY this season,
Laura
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| HOLIDAY SHOPPING
CHOP Holiday Boutique
Thursday, December 5th
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Merion Cricket Club
325 Montgomery Avenue, Haverford
Browse luxury clothing, artisan jewelry and accessories, inspired home items, and so much more from exclusive vendors from around the world. Peruse holiday treasures created by our Women’s Committee members and available for purchase such as handmade wreaths, gingerbread houses and rum cakes. Lunch will be available in the Dining Room from 11:30 AM to
2:00 PM.
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| Life's Patina Holiday Barn Sale
November 15th - November 17th
Willowbrook Farm
1750 N. Valley Rd, Malvern
Kick off the holiday season in the barn at Life’s Patina. Shop from a unique collection of European, vintage and architectural salvage furniture where you are sure to find that piece you have been looking for to complete a room that you are about to host family or friends in for the Holidays. Peruse our whimsical and beautifully curated gift and home decor items.
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Holy Child Shops
November 21st & 22nd
Overbrook Golf Club
799 Godfrey Rd., Villanova
More than 25 vendors will showcase their items during this important holiday shopping fundraiser. Twenty percent of all purchases support Holy Child!
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| Historic Yellow Springs Fine Arts & Craft Show
November 15th – 17th
1685 Art School Road, Chester Springs
More than 30 contemporary fine craft artists from across Pennsylvania will exhibit and sell their work at the annual Fine Arts and Craft Show, held Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday Nov. 17 from 10 am to 4 pm. The Opening Night Reception is on Friday, Nov. 15, 5 pm to 8 pm. Presented annually by Historic Yellow Springs, the event showcases the region’s finest craft artists and attracts large crowds of holiday shoppers.
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Magic of the Season Shopping Event
Saturday, November 23rd
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Eagle Village Shops, Wayne
The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair welcomes the Magic of the Season with a shopping event, complete with local choirs, cooking demonstrations, children’s crafts, and a photo opportunity with a decorated antique carriage at Eagle Village Shops. Several merchants will also be offering in-store raffles.
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| HOLIDAY SIGHTS
Franklin Square Holiday Festival 2019
November 14th - December 31st
Franklin Square
6th and Race Streets, Philadelphia
It’s sparkle time at Franklin Square for the 2019 Franklin Square Holiday Festival, including a winter beer garden with fire pits for warmth and charm and Ben’s Sweets & Treats where guests can create and taste a variety of treats such as make-your-own s’mores, gourmet hot chocolate, and winter cocktails inside the heated tent with views of the Square. dazzle in the lights of the Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show presented by PECO.
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Enchanted Winter Day
Saturday, December 7th
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
515 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE
Holiday decorations will adorn Enchanted Woods, the Follies in our outdoor exhibition, and the greenhouses as you enjoy a magical winter walk through the woods or hop on our Garden Tram “sleigh ride,” complete with holiday music. There will be plenty to do in the warmth of the indoors as well, including making kids’ holiday crafts and learning adult holiday how-tos, and marveling at magician Magic Tad’s tricks!
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| FOR THE LOVE OF BOOKS!
Appetite for Books
Saturday, November 16th
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Penn Wynne Library
130 Overbrook Parkway, Wynnewood
Join us for an evening of bites and beverages from your favorite local establishments, raffle prizes, silent auction items and live music. This year’s event will feature Grace Winery and Conshohocken Brewing Company. Kosher options will also be available.
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Elves for the Shelves 5k & Fun Run
Saturday, December 7th
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Radnor Memorial Library
114 West Wayne Ave., Wayne
A family-friendly 5K and Fun Run sponsored by Eagle Village Shops is a road race through beautiful Wayne!
The race takes place in conjunction with the WBA’s Old-Fashioned Christmas Santa Parade, has something fun for everyone, including a Fun Run with Santa, #elfies, and more. The 5k is professionally timed by Bryn Mawr Racing Co.
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| Dewey Decimal Dash 5K and Fun Run
Saturday, November 16th
8:00 AM
1601 Darby Road, Havertown
The Haverford Township Free Library is hosting its second annual Dewey Decimal Dash 5K & Fun Run. The event will help raise funds to support the Library's collections, programs and services.
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| ART APPRECIATION
Art Show - Lisa Learner's Local Lands
Through December 5th
Ludington Library, Bryn Mawr
Realistic landscape painter Lisa Learner of Wynnewood and Havertown will be exhibiting her oil paintings of scenes around Philadelphia and the Main Line at Ludington Library in the center of Bryn Mawr from November 5th until December 5th. Her paintings depict local people (and the occaional dog) at hiking trails, train stations, parks, and homes in the area.
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Intercollegiate Irish Dance Festival
Saturday, November 16th
12:00 PM
Villanova University
Jake Nevin Field House, 800 E. Lancaster Ave
The day will include traditional Irish Dances as well as routines with a modern twist! Come out to see some world class Irish Dancing, celebrate Irish culture and support the Irish Dance Team.
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Haverford Guild of Craftsmen Holiday Art & Fine Craft Show
Sunday, November 24th
Haverford Community Recreation and Environmental Center
9000 Parkview Dr., Haverford
The Haverford Guild of Craftsmen Fall Fine Art & Craft Show, a juried invitational event, is the showcase for some of the finest arts and crafts in the Philadelphia area presenting over 60+ fine arts and crafts exhibitors. HGC Fine Art & Craft Shows attract visitors from Philadelphia and its surrounding counties, New Jersey, Delaware and beyond. There will be more than 60 incredible artists participating in this years show!
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The Nutcracker presented by the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet Society
Friday, November 22nd - Sunday, November 24th
Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill
Take a journey with us to the Land of the Sweets!
A fun way for families to kick off the holiday season, the annual tradition features professional soloists and many of the region’s best dancers. The enchanting music by Tchaikovsky is one of his best-known works and the ballet, set at Christmas time, has become an American holiday tradition. Audience members are invited to take pictures with the cast members after the Saturday performances. Before and after the show the lobby is a winter wonderland filled with nutcracker gifts ideal for holiday shopping.
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Havertown Open Studio Tour
Saturday, December 7th: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 8th: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
14 Area Locations
Experience the work of 32 local fine artists and artisans. HOST artists will be showing and selling their local artwork and fine crafts just in time for the Holiday season in this self-guided tour. Admission is free. There will be 14 locations with 32 artists all within Havertown. Parking will be available at each site. With the studios in close proximity, parts of the tour can even be walked. Maps will be provided at each of the Havertown locations. Give a unique gift that has a local story.
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| FOOD FAB
Taste of the Market
November 12th - November 15th
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
November 14th and 15th
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Suburban Square, Ardmore
Six cooking demonstrations at Ardmore Farmers Market, Suburban Square, just in time for your holiday festivities. You’ll experience and taste what local chefs are preparing.
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JFCS - Eating Out: Healthy Style
Wednesday, December 4th
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center
345 Montgomery Ave., Bala Cynwyd
Do you enjoy eating out but are concerned about extra calories, hidden sugars, and fats? Join JFCS and Lankenau Medical Center for this chance to learn more about thoughtful eating practices and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This fun and informational session includes looking at menus from local popular restaurants and learning some simple tips to continue to enjoy eating out while still being healthy.
Presented by Maureen W. Krouse, MPH, Program Specialist – Community Health. Eating Out: Healthy Style is hosted by Circle of Wisdom.
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Seabrook is a non-profit, CARF-accredited, alcohol and drug addiction, and co-occurring disorder treatment provider. With multiple locations providing a variety of evidence-based, abstinence-based treatment options.
seabrook.org
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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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Planning for your holiday parties? Add "Hire a Party Host Helper" to your to-do list and call us today!
partyhosthelper.com
(844)-30-PARTY
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Whether buying or selling, let Briggs Auction be your one source solution with bi-weekly discovery auctions and monthly fine estate/special collection auctions in our spacious showroom; free, in-home evaluations; and Estate appraisal services and Real Estate auctions.
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Discover Friends' Central - Wednesday, Dec. 4!
Get an inside look at the Friends' Central experience at our
December 4 Parent Information Session. Tours of our bucolic
23-acre Middle and Upper School campus begin at 8:30 am, and tours of our magical 18-acre Lower School campus begin at 9 am.
Register online here.
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