My friend who has been a guest in my home numerous times once said that she tries to leave a “very small footprint” when she stays with me. She leaves her room cleaner than it was when she arrived. Sheets are in the laundry room, the comforter and pillows put back on the bed just so. Since many of us will either be guests or have house guests this holiday season, here are tips I researched about houseguest etiquette.
Rule #1: Be clear about how long you’re staying. My mother used to say, “wearing out your welcome makes you smell like day old fish.”
Rule #2: Bring a gift or send a gift afterwards. Something small like a local treat from your hometown bakery, flowers, a candle or a bottle of wine.
Rule #3: Follow house rules. Is there is a no shoe policy? Is there a phone policy?
Rule #4: Be overly helpful. If you want to get invited back, help around the house. Prep dinner; do the dishes; play with the kids; walk the dog, the host will greatly appreciate it!
Rule #5: Be as self-sufficient as possible. The host is not a travel agent. And, if you're asked what you’d like to do, have a plan. No one likes to hear, “I don’t know” or "I don’t care”. They really need to know what your intentions are!
If you get a chance, see the Conestoga High School play, “The Man Who Came To Dinner” to learn more about houseguests!
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To all of our advertisers!
Newtown Square Business Association, Kimberton Whole Foods, Blue Haven Pools, Party Host Helpers, Seabrook, Play-a-Round Golf, The Baldwin School, Briggs Auction, Malvern Prep, Friends Central School, Lancaster County Farmers Market, All Pros Property Services, Resident Theatre Company, Stoga Theatre and Aneu Kitchen and Juicery
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| ON STAGE
The Man Who Came to Dinner
Thursday, Nov. 21st - Sunday, Nov. 23rd
Evening performances: 7:00 PM
Sunday Matinee: 2:00 PM
Conestoga High School
200 Irish Rd., Berwyn
A famous radio personality slips and falls while at the home of an industrialist and winds up confined to this home for an extended recovery. Domestic tranquility is tested as the house guest pushes his limits with outrageous behavior.
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The Nutcracker
Friday, November 22nd – Sunday, November 24th
Various Times
Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
601 N. Lansdown Ave., Drexel Hill
For a short 90 minutes enjoy the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet rendition of a holiday classic. It’s a fun way to kick off the holiday season with the family.
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Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
Friday, November 29th – Tuesday, December 24th
Various Times
Hedgerow Theatre Company
64 Rose Valley Rd., Rose Valley
Hedgerow’s production is a moving rendition with music, ghosts, comedy and heartfelt performances and will get you in the spirit of Christmas.
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Little Red Robin Hood: A Musical Panto
Now Through January 5th
Various Times
People’s Light
39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern
Fairytales collide when Robin Hood is dead, his merry men are in hiding, and Nottinghamshire is taken over by a greedy villainess. Can a new hero (or heroine) save the day? Set in the ‘40s with a dash of the medieval, a lot of comedy and a musical mashup.
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The Perfect Dog
Thursday, Nov. 14th – Sunday, Nov. 24th
Various Times
Footlighters Theater
58 Main Ave., Berwyn
The Perfect Dog is a family musical adapted from the book written by actor and TV personality John O’Hurley. Show opens with a special talk back session with John O’Hurley himself. The play is part of National Dog Show Month in Philadelphia, leading up to the annual National Dog Show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks.
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| SINGING AND SWINGING
TO THE MUSIC
Intercollegiate Irish Dance Festival
Saturday, November 16th
9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Jake Nevin Field House
800 E. Lancaster Ave., Villanova
Enjoy traditional Irish Dance as well as routines with a modern twist. Celebrate all things Irish and watch competitive Irish dance from colleges across America.
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Into the Woods Sings Presented by Resident Theater Company
Thursday, November 21st
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
The Chester County Historical Society
225 North High Street, West Chester
Hear the amazing cast of RTC's Into the Woods sing Broadway favorites! 6:30 - Doors Open / Wine and Appetizers, 7:00 PM - Performance, 8:00 PM - Meet the cast. Only $35 - includes drinks and apps
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East African Musical Performance
Saturday, November 23rd
8:00 PM
Bryn Mawr College
101 North Merion Ave., Bryn Mawr
A musical performance featuring East African tunes with Arabic sounds and traditions for a one-of-a-kind style described as East African retro-pop by Alsarah & The Nubatones.
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Media Jazz by Night
Saturday, November 16th
6:00 PM – 1:00 AM
State St., Media
Enjoy 20 performers at 20 venues around State St. One wristband gives you access to all performances.
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Frank Furness: Architecture
Sunday, November 17th
2:00 PM
Tredyffrin Public Library
582 Upper Gulph Rd., Strafford
Frank Furness designed more than 600 buildings, including many Main Line sites. Author George Thomas discusses his book, “Frank Furness: Architecture in the Age of Great Machines.”
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Historic Yellow Springs Fine Arts and Craft Show
Friday, November 15th – Sunday, November 17th
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
1685 Art School Rd., Chester Springs
This is a popular local exhibition and sale of original fine art and crafts from local artisans including pottery, jewelry, weaving, woodcrafts, paintings, and drawings.
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| HOLIDAY RAILS
Brandywine Christmas
Friday, November 29th
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Brandywine River Museum
1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford
The magic of the holiday season starts at the Brandywine River Museum with its traditional model train exhibit and special exhibition featuring a selection of three beloved fairytales and their evolution through time and different cultures. Towering trees with whimsical critter ornaments add to the holiday feel.
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Holiday Garden Railway Seasonal Opening
Friday, November 29th
10:00 AM
Morris Arboretum
100 E. Northwestern Ave., Philadelphia
The holiday tradition continues with uildings and trains are meticulously decorated for the holidays with twinkling lights along the tracks and railway.
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| TROTS, RUCKS, STRIDES AND ELVES
Nearly Naked Ruck March
Saturday, November 16th
8:30 AM
Cobbs Creek Gold Club
7400 Lansdowne Ave., Philadelphia
A ruck march is a traditional military exercise carrying a weighted backpack over a distance representing the weight many service members carry in the battle against combat stress and other military service-related traumas. The “nearly naked” part is to make it fun by wearing long underwear, decked out in USA outfits or superhero costumes. All proceeds benefit Philadelphia veterans (HEROES) living with trauma.
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Chester County Turkey Trot
Thursday, November 28th
8:00 AM
Downingtown West High School
445 Manor Ave., Downingtown
Raising funds supporting childhood cancer research, this flat course 5K (walk/run) and 2k (walk) also features a kids fun run. Jump start your holiday morning and join around 3,000 registered runners at Downingtown West High School. The first 2,400 to register, receive running shirts. Required registration from $10. - $22.
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| Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
Thursday, November 28th
8:00 AM
Great American Pub
4 West Wayne Ave., Wayne
Proceeds will benefit Main Line Health's Women's Emotional Wellness Center, the Radnor Township Police K-9 Unit and For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation. Come to the post-race celebration at the Great American Pub which will be open for Turkey Trot participants and guests. The Turkey Trot is open to all ages, jogging strollers and dogs on leashes are welcome.
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X Strides 2019
Sunday, November 17th
8:00 AM – 11: 00 AM (start time 9:00 AM)
Wilson Farm Park
500 Lee Rd., Wayne
Join in to support families, raise awareness and facilitate research for treatments and curing Fragile X. Timed 5K and non-competitive walks held rain or shine with awards and light refreshments served. Registration required from $15. - $35.
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Elves for the Shelves
Saturday, December 7th
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Radnor Library
114 West Wayne Avenue, Wayne
Family friendly 5K and fun run through Wayne benefits Radnor Library. Don’t miss #elfies! Registration required from $15. - $35. Family pricing available.
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| FOR THE DOGS
The National Dog Show
Saturday, Nov. 16th – Sunday, Nov. 17th
Saturday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks
100 Station Ave., Oaks
The Kennel Club of Philadelphia will hold their two benched, all-breed dog shows. See over 2,000 of the top American Kennel Club sanctioned dogs from across the country. A “benched” dog show is special because the dogs are required to be on assigned benches when they are not being shown in competition allowing spectators, breeders, and handlers to meet and interact with all the dogs.
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National Dog Show Gala
Friday, November 15th
6:30 PM
Valley Forge Casino Resort
1160 1st Ave., King of Prussia
The sixth annual National Dog Show Gala, benefiting Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, Philadoptables and National Dog Show Charities is set. Staged in conjunction with the Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s annual National Dog Show, the event features a cocktail hour/celebrity red carpet available to all attendees, open bar throughout, four-course sit-down dinner and on-stage entertainment.
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| SCIENCE AND NATURE
Robotics Workshop
Friday, November 29th
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
American Helicopter Museum
1220 American Blvd., West Chester
This is an all-day workshop for children 8 through 13. It’s a great way to spend the day after Thanksgiving and it also meets Girls Scouts badge requirements.
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Gardening With Children
Saturday, November 16th
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Linvilla Orchards
137 West Knowlton Rd., Media
Miss Marcia talks about trees and leaves and incorporates fun activities. Perfect for 5-10 year olds. Class is free.
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| HOLIDAY SHOPPING
Holy Child Shops
Thursday, Nov. 21st – Friday, Nov. 22nd
Thursday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Overbrook Golf Club
Thursday night kicks off the event with a cocktail party including hors d’oeuvres and one drink ticket. More than 25 vendors will showcase their items. Proceeds from shopping go to Holy Child School at Rosemont.
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Hilltop Holiday Craft Show
Friday, November 22nd – Sunday, December 8th
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Hill Top Mansion
570 Beaumont Rd., Devon
Holiday gifts, crafts, ornaments, decorations, wreaths, gourmet foods, jewelry, clothing, woodworking, baby and kids items, quilts for sale along with gourmet foods and confections.
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Craft Forms
Friday December 6th – opening reception
Through February 1st
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wayne Art Center
413 Maplewood Ave., Wayne
Opening reception for an international juried exhibition of contemporary craft with $10,000 in prize awards. Juror Jane Milosch is founding director of the Smithsonian Provenance Research Initiative in the Office of the Under Secretary for History, Art, and Culture, Smithsonian Institution. Milosch was Chief Curator at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, curator of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art in Iowa, and of the Detroit Institute of the Arts.
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| GIVING SEASON
Villanova University’s Thanksgiving Dinner Drive
Friday, November 22nd
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Drop Off: Connelly Circle, Villanova University
800 East Lancaster Ave., Villanova
Join HHAW (Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week) and Villanova Campus Ministry in their efforts to provide 300 complete Thanksgiving meals for local families in needs. Register to let them know how many meals you, your office, friends, or student group can provide.
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Thanksgiving Dinner Donations
Wednesday, November 27th
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Meal prep at St. Luke Lutheran Church
203 North Valley Forge Rd., Devon
Register to donate ingredients and to prepare Thanksgiving dinners for ten local families who are really struggling this year. Volunteers needed to sign-up on-line to help with the cooking and for food donations. Register your food donations on-line. Donations accepted Tuesday November 26th from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Register your turkey donations on-line. Turkey donations accepted Wednesday November 27th from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. turkeys@tecare.org
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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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Available for pre-order
for a limited time:
Local & Organic Turkeys,
Made-From-Scratch Sides and Pies
kimbertonwholefoods.com
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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
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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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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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We help make time to…
PLAY: 70+ Golf Courses and Games
LEARN: to play. Beginners Welcome!
PARTY: BYO Beer/Wine & Food!
Reserve times at PlayaRoundGolf.net
610-725-9155 (Malvern) &
610-228-2814 (Ardmore)
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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.
Baldwin School
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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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Malvern Prep is an independent Augustinian school for young men in grades 6 through 12, defined by the Augustinian values of
Truth, Unity, and Love.
malvernprep.org
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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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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
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A celebrity dinner guest slips on a patch of ice and is confined to a suburban family's home. Enjoy a hilarious comedy and find out if this arrogant visitor will ever leave!
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RTC presents “Into the Woods”!
Enjoy this family-friendly show over the holidays or give tickets as a gift for someone who has everything!
RTCwc.org
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