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“Did you do your Summer Something?”

If I ask one of my daughters this question, an eye roll may follow.  They’ve reached the Age of the Eye Roll (ages 13 and nearly 12), but to be fair, I’ve clocked many years as an English teacher, and sometimes my girls just want a normal mom, not one who cloaks chores, piano practice, and bracelet-making in alliterative phrases and Comic Sans script.  Yes, I typed up and delivered a lesson plan to my own children this summer.  My daughters swim most of the day, but when they’re home, they need to spend some time on something other than a screen.

My teen has focused her attention on food: not the shopping for and the preparing of food, but the deciding not to eat the food that I’ve shopped for and prepared.  She’s recently seen “Cowspiracy”, and now she’s proclaimed herself a vegetarian with aspirations towards veganism.  One of my reasons for living is cheese, so veganism-not-on-my-watch, but I am giving her room to explore a world without meat.  What I’m suggesting, though, is that part of her Summer Something should involve putting in the work: considering nutrition, finding recipes, and getting in the kitchen for reasons other than grabbing a popsicle.

So far, I am not claiming any big wins: she still hasn’t cooked a meal.  But she is thinking about it.  
At least it’s something.
Katie L.

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN

Little Chefs
Wednesdays
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Tyler Arboretum
515 Painter Road, Media

Kids are more likely to try new foods when they help prepare them. The Arboretum will serve as both outdoor kitchen and culinary inspiration for our youngest gourmands. Take a walk around the Edible Garden to see where our vegetables come from, and then head inside to prepare delicious dishes made with healthy, natural ingredients. 
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Culinary Literacy Center: Teens Cook!
Tuesday, July 30th
1:00 PM
Philadelphia City Institute
1905 Locust Street, Philadelphia

Teens entering grades 7-12, please join us for a free, fun-filled afternoon of preparing food and eating together! We’ll learn simple techniques for cooking healthy and delicious meals. Registration is required; please email hoopese@freelibrary.org, call 215-685-6621, or stop by the Reference Desk to sign up.  
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Family Fun: Pizzeria
Sunday, August 18th
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Sur La Table
690 W Dekalb Pike Suite 2068, King of Prussia

Skip delivery—making pizza at home is more fun and tastier, too! Bring the family and practice mixing foolproof dough, layer on everybody’s favorite toppings and bake pies to bubbly, cheesy perfection. Want to sweeten the deal? Hello, lemon slushy! This class is designed for children and adults to work and learn together. 
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National Ice-cream Day Celebration: Technique Class
Sunday, July 21st
11:00 AM
Williams Sonoma
160 N Gulph Rd Ste 1932, King of Prussia

You never outgrow some childhood favorites – like creamy sandwich cookies. Join us as we use our Cookie Cake Pan Set to transform this nostalgic snack into a luscious cake filled with ice cream – just in
time for National Ice Cream Day!  
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FUNdraisers

Team Theresa’s 17th Annual Softball Family Fun Day
Saturday, August 17th
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
South Ardmore Park
1498 Sussex Road, Wynnewood

Join Team Theresa for a family fun-filled day with free games for kids, raffles, food, refreshments, tons of kids’ activities, a moon bounce, face painting, softball playing, and music all day long.  This is an annual Softball Family Funday Fundraiser to help Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation move one step closer to finding a cure for all children with cancer! 
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Fundraiser for Francisvale Home for Smaller Animals
Tuesday, July 23rd
4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Conshohocken Brewing Company
739 East Elm St, Conshohocken

Join Conshohocken Brewing Company as they host a fundraisers for Francisvale (and bring along your doggy family members) for some delicious beers, a basket raffle, and an exciting fundraiser that will help raise some funds for the 110-year-old, non-profit, no-kill animal shelter.  Conshohocken Brewing Company will donate 15% of all proceeds from the night to Francisvale Home.
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2019 Main Line Bike Race
Sunday, August 11th
7:00 AM
Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore

The new and expanded Emergency Department at Lankenau Medical Center is proud to present the 3rd annual Main Line Bike Race of Ardmore, sponsored by Independence Blue Cross.  All proceeds benefit Narberth Ambulance in this event that brings the community together in a Criterium style bike race, consisting of a one-mile loop through Ardmore business district. 
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FAMILY TIME

Peach Festival
Saturday, August 3rd
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Linvilla Orchards
137 W Knowlton Rd, Media

To celebrate National Peach Month, Linvilla is hosting its annual Peach Festival.  The day will be jammed packed with Pick Your Own Peaches & other fresh fruits and vegetables, Hayrides, Face Painting, Train Rides, Fishing, Music, Games and so much more!
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Foam Glow Philly
Saturday, August 3rd
Race Starts: 8:30 PM
Talen Energy Stadium
1 Stadium Drive, Chester

Foam Glow 5K™ is a fun filled experience exposing runners to Glowing Foam and a ton of Blacklight’s all over the course. Glowing runners come from all different ages, shapes, sizes, and speeds. 
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The Harry Potter Film Concert Series
Saturday, July 20th
Doors open at 6:00 PM, movie begins at 8:00 PM
Mann Center for the Arts

5201 Parkside Avenue
Fairmount Park, Philadelphia

The series returns to the Mann with Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert, the fourth film in the Harry Potter series.  Justin Freer will conduct The Philadelphia Orchestra performing the magical score live from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ while the entire film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.
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Kidchella Music Festival
Friday, August 9th
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
3500 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia

Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse’s wildly popular Kidchella Music Festival will continue for a sixth year featuring six nationally acclaimed Children's Music artists *Kidchella is rain or shine! 
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Once Upon a Garden
Saturday, July 20th
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Chanticleer
786 Church Road, Wayne

Nature story time and craft for ages 2-5. $5 admission with a Radnor Library card or free with a season pass, kids 12 and under are free.  No registration required.
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Longwood Gardens Fireworks and Fountains: Piano Men
Saturday, July 20th
9:15 PM
1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square

From Tiny Dancer to Uptown Girl, fireworks soar and fountains sway to the iconic sounds of two of the greatest artists of all time—Billy Joel and Elton John.  Bring your own chair to the show, blankets not permitted.  
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Dar Williams at Bryn Mawr Gazebo
Saturday, July 20th
7:00 PM, doors open at 5:00 PM
9 South Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr

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RUN FOR IT

Haverford Sunset Trail Running Series
Wednesday, July 24th
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Haverford Reserve Trails

This series will provide low-pressure trail running opportunities for people of all ages, abilities and levels of experience. Whether you are a seasoned trail runner or a first timer, one or all of the races in the series is for you. 
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Bassetts Eat and Run 5K
Sunday, July 21st
National Ice Cream Day
7:15 AM packet pick-up
1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia

Start and Finish at the Mike Schmidt Statue.  Run half of a 5K, eat a pint of ice cream, run the second half of a 5K.  You will be timed; there are waves by flavor.
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GARDEN GATHERINGS

Women in Horticulture Volunteer Day
Sunday, July 28th
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tyler Arboretum
515 Painter Rd, Media

In addition to hosting events and workshops, Women in Horticulture is committed to volunteering in the horticulture community. Join WinH at Tyler Arboretum's Garden Grown Event in their new Edible Garden! They will help provide information and activities to inform the event goers. The topic is "Right Plant, Right Place."  Volunteers needed for a 9:30 AM - noon shift and a noon-2:30 PM shift.
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Stoneleigh Pop-Up Beer Garden
Friday, July 26th
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
1829 East County Line Road, Villanova

Local brews, native plants, and conservation-minded friends (both old and new!) mingle for this after-hours summer evening at Stoneleigh. BYOB (bring your own blanket!) and sample pours from friends at East Branch Brewing Company and Victory Brewing Company while savoring every twilight moment in the garden.
Linger into the evening for lawn games, picnicking, fireside s’mores, and to glimpse the summer stars under Stoneleigh’s towering trees.
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Commonwealth Classic Theatre presents William Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure
Wednesday, July 24th
6:30 PM
Morris Arboretum
100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia

In Shakespeare's bawdy and witty, dark comedy, Measure for Measure questions of mercy, justice, corruption of power, and religious hypocrisy are explored in a thrilling story line. 
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Travel with PHS Series: Private Garden Visit
Wednesday, August 7th
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Chestnut Hill

Garden enthusiasts and plant geeks can enjoy this stellar garden on many different levels from the design to the hundreds of interesting plants. The owners have carefully thought out every decision, from displaying plants to their best advantage to color, color combinations, texture, the visual impact of light and shade, plus repurposing interesting objects for the garden. Enjoy light refreshments as the owners lead a stroll through the garden to introduce you to favorite plants and answer questions about anything from cultural requirements to the value of good air circulation.
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FESTIVAL LIFE

Narberth Strawberry Festival
Wednesday, July 31st
5:30 PM
Narberth Park
80 Windsor Ave, Narberth

The annual strawberry festival is the final performance of the Narberth summer concert series.  Come to the park for a night full of music and fun!  Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy free dessert – ice cream and strawberry shortcake!
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Beekeeping and Honey Festival
Saturday, July 20th
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Harriton House
500 Harriton Rd., Bryn Mawr

Adults and children are invited to try on bee suits, visit the hives and help extract honey. Come and learn about the importance of the honeybee to our landscape and food supply. Reservations required.  
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The Bercy Wine Club
Rosé All Day
July 25th
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM


7 East Lancaster Avenue 
Ardmore, PA 19003
610-589-0500
thebercy.com
State-of-the-art pools, renovations, and complete backyard makeovers with inspired style and design features. Exclusive high-tech features that automate care, save time, money, water & energy, and purify with virtually no chlorine.

bluehaven.com
Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs
610.265.9401
jkcp.com
Imagine@jkcp.com

There’s Still Time to Register! Programs for ages 5-18 are still available so ENROLL TODAY!

JKCP offers Flexible Weekly Sessions through Aug 30*. Our 25+ programs are designed to fit your schedule & fill any gap weeks in your summer. Availability still remains in: Art, Business, Cooking, Photography, Esports, STEM, Tennis, Golf, Robotics & more. PLUS, MainLine Neighbors Receive $50 off Tuition, Use Code "NEIGHBORS19" when applying online or by the phone! Call 610.265.9401 or 
CLICK for details.
The mission of Foote Orthodontics is to provide the highest quality care in a caring atmosphere where patients are treated with excellence clinically and personally.

OPEN IN BRYN MAWR & WAYNE
101 South Bryn Mawr Avenue
Suite 320
Bryn Mawr
110 Gallagher Road
Wayne
(610) 525-6142
footeorthodontics.com
One team and one call does it all. Scheduling and managing your property's needs has never been so easy. We do it all and we do it well.

goallpros.com
For 30 years, The Goddard School® has been a trusted name among parents and families. Our classrooms offer age-appropriate opportunities for children to explore and discover. 
 
The Goddard School
Two generations of sisters protect and defy the legacy of their foremothers in this riveting, funny, and ultimately hopeful comedy-drama set in West Chester, PA.
 
For tickets:
610.644.3500
peopleslight.org
Now playing at BMFI
WILD NIGHTS WITH EMILY
AMAZING GRACE
WOMAN AT WAR
A TUBA TO CUBA
THE MUSTANG
HOTEL MUMBAI

BrynMawrFilm.org
CHORAL MUSICAL DIRECTOR OPPORTUNITY

The New Horizons Senior Glee Club, based in Narberth, PA, is
seeking a musical director with prior experience in educational,
organizational, or community theater settings. Prior training in
choral directing is required.

The New Horizons Senior Glee Club, an ensemble of about 25
dedicated and talented volunteer senior singers and musicians,
performs music of the Great American Songbook, popular
standards, and Broadway 'hits' in senior residences, community
venues, and schools. In addition to the singers, we boast several
accomplished instrumentalists who provide backup. The Glee Club
is locally known as ‘good will ambassadors of music from the
borough of Narberth.’

The Director must work on all aspects of the enterprise, including
selecting the program materials, rehearsing the ensemble, and
leading the actual performances, possibly 10-15 per year.
Accompanying well on the piano or keyboard while directing the
group is preferred. Another solution could be considered. The
position pays per rehearsal and per performance.

Your enthusiasm and creativity are welcome!
Please direct all inquiries to:
610-664-0377 or
610-664-2458
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