Hello Neighbor!
A few years after college I decided I was done with roommate drama and rented a cozy apartment all for myself. I decorated it the way I wanted and left dirty dishes in the sink for days. And when something broke, I called maintenance and let them worry about it. These days people rent a lot more than apartments, and nearly everything can be borrowed—so long as you remember to return it!
Here’s a small (mostly local!) sampling:
• Dress up. Launched by Philadelphia’s own Urban Outfitters, Nuuly lets you rent any six clothing items for $88 month, including drool-worthy pieces from Free People, Anthropologie and other brands. Once the month is up, buy anything you like and send the rest back.
• Cake walk. At Bryn Mawr’s Ludington Library you can rent specialty baking pans for your next culinary masterpiece (or Pinterest fail).
• Outdoors & more. REI now offers camping gear and even snowshoes for rent (thanks MainLine Neighbors subscriber Diana for the tip!)
• Car talk. Did you know the average car sits idle for 22 hours a day? Getaround allows car owners to rent out their vehicle to local drivers. Renters can book and unlock cars with their phone.
• Work it. WeWork offers five locations in Philly (choose from a private office, dedicated desk or “hot desk”), and Lifetime Fitness in Ardmore boasts ergonomic workspaces complete with healthy snacks and access to its nationwide network of 130 clubs.
• Sweet dreams. Slumber parties used to mean living rooms cluttered with dusty, mismatched LL Bean sleeping bags. Now you can rent dreamy, color-coordinated “sleepover kits” by mail. Kits include teepees, air mattresses, blankets, dreamcatchers, fairy lights and Ambien (just kidding).
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| CHECK OUT OUR LOCAL ADVERTISERS
We couldn't do it without them!
Media Providence Friends School, Seabrook,
Suburban Square, Friends' Central School,
Wayne Art Center, Briggs Auction,
Art of Pain Management, Benchmark School,
Party Host Helpers, The Goddard School,
Emily Klebanoff, The Academy of Hoops,
All Pros Property Services, Delaware County Veterans Memorial, and Bryn Mawr Film Institute!
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| SOMETHING TO SIP
CiderFest
Saturday, September 21st
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Fairmount Park Horticulture Center
100 N. Horticulture Dr., Philadelphia
Spend a sparkling autumn afternoon touring six historic houses in Fairmount Park and sipping on cider samples from some of the best cideries around.
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West End Beer Garden
Saturday, September 14th
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
State Street, downtown Media
Enjoy a night of brews of different varieties, arts and crafts, live music and delicious food. Pets welcome!
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Ardmore Oktoberfest
Saturday, September 28th
2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Schauffele Plaza
99 Cricket Terrace, Ardmore
Prost! Downtown Ardmore comes alive with traditional German fare, brews, and entertainment for the whole family. This year’s event includes a VIP Beer Garden.
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| Meet marvelous Madea! Madea is a 7 year old spayed female Shar-Pei/Shepherd mix who weighs 45 lbs. This poor girl has not had it easy but she is such a loving dog despite all of that!
Madea gets along great with other dogs and doesn't seem to mind cats much either. She is very gentle and sweet, is great with kids, house trained, and would make a wonderful addition to any family. She has such a calm demeanor - you can't help but love her and want to give her the world. Madea is easy going and well-behaved and is happy for any love and attention she's offered. She doesn't ask for much - just plenty of love and attention! She is as loyal as they come and will surely become your shadow around the house. This beautiful girl has been tossed aside one too many times and it's now her time to shine! Please consider giving Madea the committed and compassionate forever home she's waited for her entire life!
Interested in adopting? Complete an adoption application: all4pawsrescue.com
Visit Facebook for available pets and upcoming events: facebook.com/all4pawsrescue
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| SOMETHING TO SEE
Margaret Atwood: Live in Cinemas
Tuesday, September 24th
7:00 PM
Bryn Mawr Film Institute
824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr
Since its 1985 release, Margaret Atwood’s seminal dystopian novel The Handmaid’s Tale has been adapted into an Emmy-winning show and become a symbol of women’s rights and resistance. In this expansive filmed interview, Atwood discusses her extraordinary career, the legacy of the handmaids, and her new, long-awaited sequel, The Testaments, which will be available for purchase onsite. All attendees who arrive by 7:00 pm will be entered to win a copy of The Testaments!
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5th Annual Clay Fest
Saturday, September 14th
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
1425 N. American Street, Philadelphia
(across from the Crane Arts Building)
Celebrate clay and community with a fun day of muddy festivities near the Clay Studio’s soon-to-be new home in South Kensington! Enjoy hands-on activities for all ages, wheel throwing, a group sculpture extravaganza, artist demonstrations, an ice cream social, music, dance, yoga, food and more.
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Harriton Farmstead Fair
Saturday, September 28th
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
500 Harriton Rd., Bryn Mawr
This major event in Lower Merion Township features crafts, antiques, sheep herding, pony rides, historic house tours, children’s games, muskets and soldiers, blacksmiths, stone carvers, bluegrass music and much more. Don’t forget to stop by the Harriton Attic Treasures Booth and the Harriton Farm stand. Lapps Country Market will roast chickens and ribs for lunch, and the historic 1704 house will be open for tours. Rain or shine.
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| SOMETHING TO SAMPLE
Apple Pressing
Saturday, September 28th
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Cedars House Café
200 W Northwestern Ave., Philadelphia
Don’t miss this annual celebration of autumn on Forbidden Drive (across from Cedars House Cafe). Help make fresh apple cider using an old-fashioned cider press, enjoy a taste of the finished cider, sample homemade apple butter and vote for your favorite apple variety. All ages welcome.
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Farm To Table: Eat the Rainbow
Tuesday, September 24th
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Wayne Art Center
413 Maplewood Ave., Wayne
Unearth an array of recipes that incorporate fresh vegetables and transfer all those gorgeous garden colors to your dinner table.
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Center City District Restaurant Week
Sunday, Sept. 15th – Friday, Sept. 27th
Participating restaurants throughout Center City
More than 100 restaurants offering three-course meals for $20 to $35. Park for $9 or less in select lots.
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Funky Brunch & Market
Saturday, September 14th
10:30 AM
Ardmore Music Hall
23 East Lancaster Ave, Ardmore
Looking for the Mainline’s best free vendor market? Look no further than Ardmore Music Hall’s Funky Brunch. Funky Brunch features amazing local craft vendors, great music, and amazing food options courtesy of of sister restaurant, Ripplewood Whiskey and Craft.
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| ARTsisters: Better Together
Opening Reception: Sunday, September 15th
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Show Continues through Saturday, October 12th
Wayne Art Center
413 Maplewood Avenue, Wayne
Better Together is an exhibition featuring works by ARTsisters, a group of 25 professional women artists from the Philadelphia region who gather for mutual creative support and empowerment. The exhibition includes works in oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, mixed media, collage and sculpture. Styles range between abstraction and realism with each artist presenting a unique perspective of visual interpretation.
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2019 Faculty Exhibition
Opening Reception: Sunday, September 15th
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Show Continues through Saturday, October 12th
Wayne Art Center
413 Maplewood Avenue, Wayne
Each year Wayne Art Center showcases works by our very talented group of visual arts faculty. The show includes work from our regularly scheduled class teachers as well as intensive workshop instructors. This is a particularly important show, as it exemplifies the exceptional talent represented by our faculty and helps would-be students gain insight on instructors as they plan their course of study at WAC.
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26th Annual Juried Woodworking Exhibition
Through Sunday, December 29th
Wharton Esherick Museum
1520 Horse Shoe Trail, Malvern
Celebrating innovative approaches to lighting. The jurors will consider indoor and outdoor lighting of all kinds – functional, sculptural, and conceptual. Artists are encouraged to imagine, dream, and experiment. The concept of lighting should be pondered and dissected.
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| SOMEWHERE TO STROLL
Bryn Mawr Night
Wednesday, September 18th
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Rain or Shine
If you love fun, meeting new people, casual, trendy or elegant dining emphasizing international, flavors of the world, shopping for every season and reason, and an eclectic vibe you will want to be a part of the premier Bryn Mawr Night. Taste the Bryn Mawrtini, unique to only patrons of Bryn Mawr restaurants. Enjoy Bryn Mawr Night discounts and reduced pricing.
Bryn Mawr is frequently called “the Soho of the Main Line”. Find out why at Bryn Mawr Night!
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South Wayne PorchFest
Saturday, September 14th
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The air in South Wayne will be filled with the sounds of music, as PorchFest brings more than 60 eclectic artists to residential porches along the streets of South Wayne. BYO blankets, chairs, strollers and wagons.
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Woof, Wag + Walk
Saturday, September 14th
(rain date: Sunday, September 15th)
10:00 AM
West Laurel Hill Conservatory
225 Belmont Ave., Bala Cynwyd
Enjoy a morning of entertainment for pets and parents alike! This event includes a pet-friendly walking tour of the grounds, favorite pet stories and a visit to the Laurels Pet Center. $10/dog. All proceeds benefit the Women’s Animal Center.
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| SOMEWHERE TO SHOP
MANAfest
Saturday, September 21st
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Main Street, downtown Manayunk
Celebrate the fall season at MANAfest, a homegrown, family-friendly festival in the heart of Manayunk featuring live music, seasonal activities, pop-up shops, activities for kids, food trucks and more.
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Fall Narberth Music & Arts Festival
Sunday, September 22nd
12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Haverford Ave., downtown Narberth
Join friends and neighbors for an afternoon of street food, drinks and free live music. Don’t miss the shops of Artists Alley!
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Fall for the Arts
Sunday, September 29th
(Rain Date October 6th)
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Germantown Ave., Chestnut Hill
Each year Chestnut Hill welcomes the fall season with a day of art, music, children’s rides and activities, culinary delights and boutique shopping.
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Fine Arts and Crafts Festival
Saturday, September 21st
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Swarthmore Town Center
Park Avenue, Swarthmore
Live music, free children’s activities, raffle and great art and craft make Park Avenue in Swarthmore, THE PLACE TO BE. Browse, stroll, shop, eat and CELEBRATE THE ARTS in Delaware County!
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| SOMETHING FOR YOU
Wildlife Clinic Volunteer Orientation
Wednesday, September 18th
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
8480 Hagy's Mill Rd., Philadelphia
The Wildlife Clinic is looking for volunteers to help care for the hundreds of injured and orphaned animals the clinic will receive this fall. Volunteers will learn how to prepare diets, safely handle wild animals, set up cages, and of course, feed all the hungry animals! To ensure all animals receive high-quality care, volunteers must complete online and hands-on training courses and commit to one four-hour shift per week. E-mail chris@schuylkillcenter.org to sign up.
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Yoga in the Vineyard
Sunday, September 22nd
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Penn Woods Winery
124 Beaver Valley Rd., Chadds Ford
Enjoy a gentle yoga class in the vineyard followed by a wine tasting and plate of lite bites from local farmers. Preregistration required. $35.
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Guided Hikes
Saturday, October 5th & November 2nd
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Willows Mansion
490 Darby Paoli Rd., Villanova
Radnor Township, LL Bean King of Prussia and the Radnor Conservancy sponsor free, instructor-led hikes exploring the many trails of the Willows Park and Skunk Hollow. Hikes are approximately four miles at a moderate pace.
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| FOR A GOOD CAUSE
The 11th Annual Zane’s Run
Sunday, September 29th
Great Valley Middle School
255 North Phoenixville Pike, Malvern
Day of Registration opens: 7:30 AM
Fun Run: 9:00 AM
5k Run: 9:15 AM
Race Winners Announced: 10:15 AM
Walk up registrations welcome the day of the race beginning at 7:30 a.m. Cash, check, & credit cards will be accepted for registrations. Please Note- you are not guaranteed a t- shirt/ medal for any registrations AFTER August 30th! Early bird registration gets you $5 off per registration and an event t-shirt. Chip Timing!
Zane’s Run will be held Rain or Shine!!!
Proceeds go to Cure SMAOur goal is to bring awareness about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) as well as to purchase the necessary medical adaptive equipment for children with Type I and Type 2 SMA. Additionally, SBZ purchases & sends international SMA information CD’s for newly diagnosed families.
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Walk to Stamp Out Parkinson's
Saturday, October 12th
7:30 AM
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W. Girard Ave, Philadelphia
Join the largest community event in the Greater Philadelphia region supporting people with Parkinson’s disease, care partners, and families.
Millions of dollars raised, thousands of lives, touched, hundreds of miles walked, and it all begins with YOU! Local funds stay local!
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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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Whether furnishing your home, picking up a new outfit, hitting the gym or looking for a date night spot, Suburban Square has it all!
suburbansquare.com
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Winged Wonders - A Free Event for Kids of All Ages!
Learn all about Monarch migration and the wonders of exploration. You and your family will:
* Feed live butterflies
* Engage in fun, educational activities
* Gain the opportunity to tour our beautiful 18-acre campus, just for young learners in Nursery-grade 5
Specially designed for children ages 2-6, but kids of all ages are welcome to attend!
The event takes place on
Sunday, September 22 at 10 am on Friends' Central's Lower School campus on 228 Old Gulph Road in Wynnewood, PA.
Registration is free, but required in advance. Reserve your space today by clicking here!
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Ignite your artistic passion with a workshop or class that challenges you to be your creative self.
Drawing · Painting · Ceramics · Jewelry · Book Making · Culinary, and more!
wayneart.org
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Join us Friday at 3 PM for our Modern Design Auction, featuring the Adelman Estate Collection, a fresh-to-the-market collection of Midcentury Modern and Modern Design Furnishings, Decoratives, Art, Jewelry, and more, including Nakashima, Finn Juhl, Eames,
and more.
We're always accepting quality consignments. Call or email to get started.
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Come listen to a short free educational event at our new office. Meet one of the doctors to determine if stem cell therapy will work for you!
234 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue
Bryn Mawr
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Benchmark School is an internationally renowned leader in preparing bright children who learn differently to be self-advocates who take charge of their own learning and succeed in high school,
college, and beyond.
Open Houses:
October 24, November 7
benchmarkschool.org
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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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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.
goddardschool.com
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NBA2K Tournament is open to players and non-players in
the AOH Tournament.
So tell your friends!
Visit theacademyofhoops.com for more information and to register |
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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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Blood Sweat Cheer Festival is a free family event filled with fitness, live music, kids activities, food and drink, plus a variety of local vendors.
bloodsweatcheerfestival.com
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