Hi Neighbor!
Not only am I contributing writer for Main Line Neighbors but I am your actual neighbor! I live in the same township as many of you, I enjoy similar activities as some of you, and I experience some of the same events as you do, right here in our own neighborhood.
Whether it is my turn to contribute to the weekly newsletter or not, I always peruse the list of activities in and around town that are provided in the newsletter. I too like to be “in the know” and can be found “out and about” at farms and orchards, movies and farmers’ markets, and seasonal events as well. Which is how I found myself, after two decades of living on the Main Line, at the Bryn Mawr Twilight Concert Series a few weeks ago.
And it was awesome.
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SUMMER CONCERTS CONTINUE
Norristown Recreation Summer Concert Series
Sunday, August 20 and 27, 7:00 PM
Elmwood Park Bandshell, Norristown
Head to the bandshell for the last two Sundays in the 2023 concert series. Bring your blanket and your bestie for these free concerts! Details
West Whiteland Township Summer Concert Series
Sunday, August 20, 6:00 PM
Miller Park, Exton
Put on your dancing shoes for WWT’s final concert of the season, and what better way to go out than with Chico’s Vibe. It is sure to be night to kick up your heels. Details
Out on the Town
Thursdays thru October 26
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Town Center (in front of Davio’s), King of Prussia
Enjoy live music every Thursday evening long after the summer ends. Concerts feature local favorite artists. Details
Bryn Mawr Twilight Summer Concert Series
Saturday, August 19, 26; Friday, September 1, 8
7:00 PM
The Bryn Mawr Gazebo, Bryn Mawr
Only four shows left in this perennial favorite summer concert series. There is no bad seat in the house – but don’t forget your chair! Alcoholic drinks are available for purchase. Details
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Sounds of Summer: Merwood Park
Merwood Park, Havertown
Details
Rose Tree Summer Festival
Wednesday thru Sunday, 7:30 PM
August 17: Four Lean Hounds
August 19: Boat House Row
Rose Tree Park, Media
Details
Kimberton Park Summer Concert Series
Thursday, August 17
6:30 PM– 8:30 PM
Llama Dalis
Miller Amphitheater at Kimberton Park
Details
Tredyffrin Township Summer
Concert Series
Thursday, August 31
7:00 PM
Tim Williams Band
Wilson Farm Park, Chesterbrook
Details
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Thanks to our neighborhood partner Wolf PAC
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Wolf PAC has built an incredible community supporting children who love performing arts. The staff is uniformly loving, talented and inspirational. Every production or project is amazing, in no small part due to the love and passion of the staff, and their ability to bring out the same qualities in the kids.” -A Wolf PAC Parent
There is something for everyone year-round at Wolf Performing Arts Center! For over 19 years, professional teaching artists have provided theatre education to students from preschool-12th grade. Participate in Fall and Spring Performances. Register for weekly Theatre Classes. Take a Workshop. Sign-up for Private Lessons. Have your best summer yet at Summer Theatre Camp. Apply to the Technical Apprentice Program to learn what happens behind the scenes. Bring theatre to your school with the Artist in Residence program...plus so much more!
Register today for all programs: wolfperformingartscenter.org
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ENDLESS SUMMER FUN & GAMES
Block Party & Bookbag Drive
Saturday, August 26
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Highland Avenue, Wayne
Unity in our Community themed block party is a free event filled with food, kids and teen activities, art and crafts, music and dance performances, a dunk tank and lots more. School bookbags can be contributed. Drop off at the event or at the Radnor Township Building through August 25. Details.
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Middletown Grange Fair
Now thru Sunday, August 20
576 Penns Park Road, Wrightstown
If you are in the mood for some good, old-fashioned fair fun, do not miss the Middletown Grange Fair in Bucks County. The fair will have everything you expect – livestock exhibits, food vendors, tractors, rides, retail vendors – and more! Details
The Big Bounce America
Friday, August 18 – Sunday, September 10
Various Times
Philadelphia Navy Yard Marine Parade Grounds
Ready for some end of the summer fun? Look no further than this Big Bounce America event loaded with bouncing fun in an obstacle course, a Bounce House, and more. All ages are welcome but there are even some adult only hours. Details
Ardmore Rock n' Ride
Saturday, August 19
10:00 AM Bike Race; 1:00 PM Live Music & Festival
Suburban Square
Free, outdoor fun for all ages, including an official USA Cycling bike race, live music, a youth bike race and family fun zone. Proceeds benefit Narberth Ambulance. Details
S'mores & More
Saturday, August 26
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Riverbend Environmental Education Center
Gather around the campfire to roast marshmallows, explore nature and soak up the end of summer. Details
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Longing for loving homes
Flowerpot
Flowerpot is ready to meet her forever family! And also, their neighbors. And also, their friends! Flowerpot is what we call a ham sandwich (aka a total goofball)! She is a well-intentioned, strong young pup who adores people but is still working on her manners, so a dog-savvy home with older, sturdy kids will be a great fit for her.
In her foster home, Flowerpot has her routine down: she's quiet, she loves to snuggle whenever given the opportunity, and she loves her people. Her foster says she's always attached at the hip wherever you go–if you're on the couch, she is up there with you, often resting her head on your lap. When you return home, she is right by the door to greet you with wiggles and a little dance. She's content to hang out and be doted on like the perfect princess she is! Read more here!
Coffee Cake
Coffee Cake is an adorable, portly brindle beauty ready to steal your heart! This pup is full of fun and loves nothing more than to run around in the yard and play a game of fetch. Her zoomies are a sight to behold and she'll make you laugh with her silly antics! But when it's time to wind down, Coffee Cake has the cutest yawn when she's sleepy, and is a huge snuggle bug and lapdog despite her 60 lb. size.
Coffee Cake loves people more than anything, and wants to be with them as much as possible; Due to some limitations with her sight, Coffee Cake does best when meeting new friends slowly. However, it doesn't take her long to curl up on the couch next to you.
Super smart Coffee Cake is looking for a dog experienced adopter with a yard or ready to work on her leash skills. Read more here!
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NIGHTTIME ADVENTURES
A Gilbert and Sullivan Garden Adventure
Saturday, August 19
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Stoneleigh, Villanova
On this magical night, the Savoy company performs selected songs from three of Gilbert and Sullivan’s plays accompanied by a full orchestra. Guests are encouraged to arrive early so they may picnic in the gardens. Details
Nature at Night: The Mysterious World of Bats!
Wednesday, August 23
7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Tyler Arboretum, Media
Bats take center stage when Pennsylvania Bat Rescue educates and amazes participants with facts all about bats. Pre-registration is required Details
Night Adventures
Friday, August 18 and Saturday, August 26
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown
This nighttime adventure allows participants to literally zip around the zoo with Treetop Adventures. All the thrills of zip lining with the added challenge of darkness. Details
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LET’S BOOK IT!
Children’s Book World Author Event
Saturday, August 19, 11:00 AM
Children’s Book World, Haverford
Local author Sarah Jacoby will introduce her new picture book Doris, a story about marching to your own beat, during this intimate event. Purchased books will be signed and personalized. Details
Summer Story Walk thru Wayne
Now thru August 25
Downtown Wayne
Stroll the streets of Wayne and read a story as you go by looking in the storefront windows. If you complete the entire story, you are entered into a raffle to win a gift card. Details
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SENSATIONAL SUMMER SITUATIONS
Sunflower Days
Now thru Monday, September 4
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Hellerick’s Family Farm, Doylestown
For a limited time, you can enjoy the sunny sunflowers in the fields at Hellerick’s Family Farm. Walk or take a wagon ride to the fields where you can pick your own. Reservations encouraged. Details
Butterfly Festival 2023
Saturday, August 19
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Colonial Gardens, Phoenixville
This one-day annual festival celebrates the release of over 500 monarchs and other native butterflies. Releases will take place at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM. Details
Dog Day of Summer
Saturday, August 19
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Manyunk
This one has gone to the dogs! Celebrate our four-legged friends with an afternoon of pet-friendly vendors and activities. Don't have a dog? Don't fret! This is a family-friendly event for four and two-legged guests! Details
Art After Hours
August 17, 24
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Elmwood Zoo
Stroll the zoo sipping on drink specials from Zoo Brew Beer Garden, enjoy a keeper chat at the bison exhibit (6:30 PM) and take a ride on the zoo’s carousel. Take in the work of local community artists along with our ongoing exhibit, Project Holocene, which features large, illuminated mixed media paintings of species under the threat of extinction, created by artist Russell Ronat. Details
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Discover the joyful learning and academic excellence at Friends’ Central Middle & Upper School at our Early Bird Open House.
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A cornerstone of modern American theatre
Austin is a straitlaced screenwriter on the verge of selling his next script. His brother Lee is a blustering drifter just back from three months in the Mojave desert. When Lee charms his way into Austin’s movie deal, they begin to transform into each other in a conflict that crescendos into chaos. A finalist for the 1983 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, True West is a wry exploration of duality, masculinity, and the mythos of the American west.
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Hopes’ Cookies is your
Neighborhood Sweet Spot!
We’ve got all the cookies, ice cream & treats you need to celebrate all year long. Brighten your holidays or any day with some of our award-winning goodies.
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Searching for a warm, nurturing, creative, individualized preschool/kindergarten education? Contact us to tour and see our state certified/Montessori credentialed teachers in action and your our engagning classrooms and beautiful campus.
Learn More
The Wetherill School
info@wetherillschool.org
1321 Beaumont Drive
Gladwyne, PA
610-649-2299
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Perelman kids learn to think, reason and question in Hebrew and English – beginning in our youngest grades. And that skill yields tremendous benefits. They leverage their dual-language acumen – and their knowledge of ancient texts – to gain richer understanding in every subject. So they take on coding, philosophy, art, architecture and music with superior insight and deeper perspective.
The result? Our children are bold, compassionate and open minded…excited to navigate the future and spark change.
The best way to see our difference is to experience it in action. Come take a personal tour at your convenience – whenever it fits your schedule. Explore our campuses, talk to our incredible students and discover what it means to be Powered by Perelman.
267-571-9319
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Now Playing
BARBIE
THE MIRACLE CLUB
THEATER CAMP
OPPENHEIMER
Visit BrynMawrFilm.org for tickets and showtimes.
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Welcome to that hot ‘n hazy stretch of summer known as August! Cool off at Ardmore’s newest ice cream shop, Paoli’s newest swim school and other new chill spots below. Stay cool, neighbor…
READ AUGUST'S IN THE LOOP
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HELP OUT LOCALLY
Charity Golf Classic
Monday, October 2
St. David’s Golf Club
Register to participate in this 18-hole charity benefit, supporting Tredyffrin Libraries. Raffle tickets available for everyone to purchase online. Details.
Golf & Tennis Outing
Monday, September 18
Waynesborough Country Club,Paoli
FLITE Golf and Tennis Outing Honoring Jeanne Braun for her dedication to the students of TESD
Please support FLITE by participating in the FLITE Golf Outing and Tennis Round Robin as a golfer, tennis player, or sponsor. Not a golfer or tennis player? Please come for cocktails, dinner, and the silent auction.
Our local schools provide an excellent education… but it’s hard to take full advantage of it if your family can’t afford essential items like a graphing calculator, musical instrument, or after-school tutoring. The Foundation for Learning in Tredyffrin/Easttown (FLITE) funds academic support programs which help hundreds of disadvantaged T/E students each year by providing academic tools, support, and enrichment opportunities to help close the opportunity gap and allow all students to succeed in the classroom. Details.
Habitat for Humanity
Montgomery & Delaware Counties
Volunteer opportunities at ReStores benefitting Habitat for Humanity located in West Norriton and Horsham or build and repair homes with Habitat families, provide financial coaching and more. Explore opportunities online or call 610-278-7710 Details.
Haverford Arboretum
Tuesdays
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Haverford College
Sign up online to gain new skills and become part of a valued community task force team in the gardens, as an outreach or event volunteer among other options. Free. Details.
Helping Horses
Every day, Hours vary
Ryerss Farm, Pottstown
Volunteer on your schedule in the barn, bringing horses in, filling feed buckets, giving tours, gardening, administrative work and events. No experience needed. Background check required. Or simply visit the beautiful farm and feed the grateful, majestic horses. Register online. Details.
ElderNet
Days & Times Vary
Bryn Mawr
So many ways to help older adults in Lower Merion and Narberth including friendly visitors and phone calls, shopping, food pantry, providing transportation and special skills to perform technical or around-the-home type jobs like changing lightbulbs, fixing screens, hanging pictures and more. Details.
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