Hi Neighbor!
I wish I had a recorded message to play for this intro. I have the privilege of working from home, which means right now I’m sitting on my deck in the sunshine and listening to a cacophony of birds. I can hear no fewer than five distinct bird calls at the moment. Don’t ask me what they are, I can’t identify even one of them. About ten years ago, I thought it smart to buy a guidebook to birds that actually played their call. Remember the kids’ books with the barnyard sounds and the photo and you pressed the photo? Same idea and while it’s a great idea in theory, by the time I’m trying to remember what I’ve heard and listen to the calls in the book, I’m lost. I may as well be listening to whale calls!
About ten feet above my head is a nest of baby robins. These parents have been working hard all morning flying off and returning to the nest with food. In the corner eave of my deck, there’s a nest of baby finches. This I know because I got a photo of the bird and sent it to a knowledgeable friend. I did the same thing with seashells (well, minus the “audible” part). I bought a guide to shells and tried to match what I found at the Jersey shore with my dog-eared guide. I’ve come to the conclusion that I should simply appreciate the beauty of the birds’ songs and the survival skills of the shells in the tumbling ocean waters. Accept them for what they are and take in the moment. I’ll say thank you for that—and save myself time thumbing through my books! Maybe there’s an app that identifies bird songs..now there’s a useful app!
Happy summer, and enjoy the moments!
Jane
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA!
July 4th Fireworks at Radnor High School
Monday, July 4th
Rain Date Saturday, July 9th
Gates Open at 6:30 PM
Fireworks begin at Dusk
The Radnor High School Scholarship Fund again presents a fireworks display for the community's enjoyment. Tickets may be purchased in advance at a discounted rate or the night of the event at the gate. Parking is available at designated lots on King of Prussia Road, Radnor Chester Road and Lancaster Avenue. For special needs or large group parking, please contact Ron at 610-325-9833 or visit radnorscholarshipfund
All American Celebration 2016
Thursday, June 30th - Tuesday, July 5th
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St., Philadelphia
Join the National Constitution Center for an array of patriotic festivities surrounding Independence Day, including the interactive Independence Day show, exploring the history of the Declaration of Independence and how the definition of “We the People” has expanded since Thomas Jefferson penned the famous words “…all men are created equal…” in 1776. Visitors can create Colonial-era arts and crafts and stop by the museum’s Revolutionary War encampment on the museum’s front lawn. Colonial musical performances will take place throughout the week as well as appearances by some other famous historical figures (in the form of reenactors).
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July 4th Community Picnic in the Park
Tuesday, July 4th
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Valley Forge National Historical Park
Visitor Center Lawn
1400 North Outer Line Dr.,King of Prussia
Celebrate our nation's independence with artillery demonstrations, historical games, an All-American cook-out, music, and more! Meet one of the founding fathers and sign the Declaration of Independence. Learn about the meaning of the American Flag and the pivotal role the Valley Forge encampment played in securing our freedom from Great Britain. Enjoy games, crafts, and cook-out on the Visitor Center Lawn from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
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| MUSIC OF THE NIGHT...AND DAY
Philadelphia Zoo Rock 'n' Roar Concert Tour
Tuesdays through August 23rd
11:00 AM
Fisher-Price Little People Stage on Impala Lawn (or in the Treehouse if it's raining).
Pack your blanket and put on your dancing shoes—it’s time to rock and roar! Philadelphia Zoo is proud to host many of the area’s top family-friendly performers for this outdoor concert series, as they bring the joy and art of creating and performing live children’s music to a whole new level. All concerts are free with Zoo admission and take place on Impala Lawn, so be sure to pack a comfy blanket and snacks. It’s one summer event that you don’t want to miss!
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Narberth Music & Arts Fest
Sunday, June 26th
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Downtown Narberth, Forrest & Haverford Aves
narberthfestival.com
Narberth Summer Concert Series
& Jack Sundrud (of Poco)
June 22 - Nash & the KZP
June 29 - Meghan Cary
More summer dates and information
Delaware County Summer Festival in Rose Tree Park
Schedule
2016 Concerts Under The Stars
Upper Merion Township Building Park
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia
umtownship.org
Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts Series
Mawr Gazebo
9 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr
brynmawrtwilightconcerts.com
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| KIDS IN MOTION
Harriton Apprenticeship Summer Camp
Weeks of June 20th, July 18th, and August 1st
Harriton House
500 Harriton Rd., Bryn Mawr
Our summer camps allow today's youngsters to learn to feed sheep, chickens, a horse and to bottle feed calves. We'll work with traditional tools in woodworking and in blacksmithing. We'll tour through the historic house and learn about antique houses and furniture. We'll run down and have lunch on the creekbed, and on the last day we have our big picnic! Harriton's "Apprenticeships" are designed for children aged 11-16.
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Summer Nature Camp at the Grange Estate
Barnett Environmental Center
Weeks of July 18th and August 1st
Morning and Afternoon Sessions
143 Myrtle Ave., Havertown
Enjoy an outdoor nature camp conducted by The Colonial Plantation of Pennsylvania at the Grange Estate. Enrollment is open to residents outside of Haverford Township also. Camp themes include Strange New World, Living with the Land, A Pirate's Life for Me, and Black Flags. For more information and registration materials, please call the office at 610-446-4958 or email Friends of the Grange at grangeest@verizon.net
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Kidchella Music Festival
Fridays, June 17th, July 15th and August 19th
Food Trucks 5:00 PM; Concert 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse
3500 Reservoir Drive
East Fairmount Park, Philadelphia
Families are invited to bring a picnic or buy dinner from a variety of food trucks on Smith’s front lawn including Foolish Waffles, Dos Hermanos Tacos, Curbside Creamery, BrazBQ, and The Tot Cart, then grab a spot on the Playground in time for the music to start at 6:00 PM. Concert-goers will enjoy a fantastic lineup of family-friendly music curated by Jeff Bogle of Out With The Kids and emceed by Kathy O’Connell of WXPN’s Kids Corner that include performances by Lucy Kalantari, Joanie Leeds, Shine and the Moonbeams, Moona Luna, The Singing Lizard, and Key Wilde & Mr. Clarke. Kidchella is a rain or shine outdoor event. Tickets are $10 per person (required for children 1+ AND adults) or $5 for Smith members. Purchase tickets, memberships, and learn more!
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Life-Sized Bananagrams
Wednesday, June 29th
2:00 PM
Radnor Middle School Field
Come play the popular anagram game that drives you bananas in a super-sized edition! Kids entering grades 6 and up are welcome to join us at Radnor Middle School field. Please register at the RML REcollection, online or by calling 610-687-1124 starting June 18.
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| DID SOMEONE SAY EAT AND DRINK?
Father's Day Ice Cream Social
Sunday, June 19th
2:00 PM
Harriton House
500 Harriton Rd., Bryn Mawr
Come and eat very special Guernsey ice cream at an old fashioned ice cream social on Father's Day. Fathers (or any reasonable facsimile thereof) eat ice cream for free that afternoon. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED! See and meet the "Guernsey Girls,' Guernsey cows from the last 100% Guernsey herd in Pennsylvania which will be visiting historic Harriton for the week. The ice cream to be served is Yoder's Ice Cream, made in Lancaster County from rich Guernsey milk and cream. Don't miss it! $6.00 per person, $30.00 for families of 6 or more (Dads eat free!) From 1909 until almost 1930, Harriton was known as the Harriton Guernsey Dairy. This farm, which provided rich milk and cream to the neighborhood, was an active and important participant in a flourishing dairy industry in southeastern Pennsylvania. Please e-mail us at HarritonHouse@aol.com, or phone us at 610 525 0201.
harritonhouse.org
Philly Burger Brawl
Sunday, June 26th
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
1100 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia
The Burger Brawl funds literacy programming through technology for Philadelphia’s underserved children in our public elementary schools. With General Admission enjoy unlimited samples from over 50 of the best burgers and tacos in Philadelphia and vote for your favorite. Sample burgers from restaurants like Village Whiskey, Fat Ham, Blue Duck Sandwich Co., Butcher & Singer and tacos from El Vez, Revolution Taco, Buena Onda and more!!! All General Admission tickets include 1 free alcoholic drink. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Please make sure to purchase them prior to coming to the event! There is no rain date. Come to the event rain or shine. Want to bring your kids? No problem. Although we do offer alcoholic beverages at the event, children are welcome. Children under 10 come free.
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Parks on Tap
Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Fairmount Park Conservancy and Avram Hornik of FCM Hospitality will launch “Parks on Tap”, a program that brings a traveling beer garden from park to park for 14 weeks. For more dates throughout the summer and more information:
parksontap.com
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| SUMMER MOVES
Free Pool Party at the Kaiserman JCC
Monday, June 20th
4:00 PM -8:00 PM
Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood
Swim with the family for free to try out the Swim Club at the J. We will be selling $1 hot dogs and Nan's Kitchen will be open outside for snacks or dinner. AquaZumba will be at 6pm so join in on the fun. Staff will be available to give tours of the building, camp or preschool. Join us poolside at the JCC for a swim. phillyjcc.com or 610-896-7770x100
Celebrate Bike Week at the HTF Library!
Saturday, June 25th — Saturday, July 2nd
Haverford Township Free Library
1601 Darby Rd,. Havertown
Celebrate the start of summer with exercise and fresh air by biking to the Library! If you show your bike helmet at checkout, you can get a free DVD rental. Sign up for Friends of Haverford Trails updates at the front desk and get a chance to win a Townie Basket. There are multiple events including a Haverford Back Roads tour, bike to Manayunk Arts Festival, and a bike maintenance workshop. For more information, visit haverfordlibrary
Radnor Girls Crew Club Rowing Camp - Give Crew a Try This Summer!
The RGCC Rowing Camp is a “learn to row” program that introduces the sport of rowing to girls ages 12-16.
We welcome girls from any school—camp is not limited to Radnor Township. The goal is to provide an opportunity for students to learn to row in a non-competitive environment. The sessions teach the mechanics of how to row with one oar (sweep rowing) which can be applied to two-oared rowing (sculling).
The program is designed to give each rower time to develop and improve rowing skills in a relaxed atmosphere. The campers will progress quickly from learning technique on the rowing machines to application on the water. No prior rowing experience is needed.
The team’s coaches are assisted by current athletes from Radnor High School so the participants have the opportunity to talk with experienced girls about the sport as well as get more personal instruction.
Dates: June 20th-July 1st
Registration form and more information
Mid-Summer Night 5K Series
Thursday, July 14 & August 11
Bryn Mawr Running Company presents the 7th Annual Midsummer 5k Race Series. The 5k race will take place in the quiet and safe neighborhood surrounding South Ardmore Park, Wynnewood Pa on the second Thursday evening of each Summer month. The course will consist of 3 circuits on a slightly rolling course called the "Ardmore Loop." Race proceeds will benefit Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Lower Merion Parks and Recreation.
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| ART EXPOSURE "American Dreams" Artists' Receptions
Friday, July 1st, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sunday, July 24th, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Old City Jewish Art Center
119 N. 3rd St., Philadelphia
For over a decade, ARTsisters, a dynamic collective of women artists has been bringing the Philadelphia art community together with their diverse blend of perspectives. This July their unique patchwork of viewpoints will be displayed at the Old City Jewish Art Center. It’s no coincidence that their show “American Dreams” will have part of its run during the Democratic National Convention.
A portion of the proceeds from sales at the Old City Jewish Art Center will be given to the Hope School in Philadelphia. The sisters are true to their mission which is to empower each other and the community through art! You can find out more about ARTsisters at www.artsisters.org
2016 27th Annual Manayunk Arts Festival
Saturday, June 25th, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday, June 26th, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Celebrating 27 years of presenting the best variety of fine arts and crafts from across the country, nearly 200,000 collectors, buyers, and designers will visit Main Street for this event. This year we have nearly 300 artists who will showcase their work along historic Main Street in Manayunk.
We will also once again feature for the fifth year our Emerging Artist Tent! Whether they are young talent just getting into the business or artists who want to begin to make a name for themselves, you will see their wide range of talents all in one tent on the intersection of Main and Roxborough Streets!
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Narberth Contra Dance
Saturday, June 25th
7:30 PM
Borough Hall
100 Conway Ave., Narberth
Join your neighbors for a Contra Dance with experienced caller Jan Alter and live music by the Rorschach Valley Ramblers (fiddle, guitar, banjo, double bass), led by Nearb Fiddler Jann Glider. Light refreshments (no alcohol) will be served. All are welcome! No experience necessary, no partner needed. Adults $10, kids with parents $5. Free to current members of the NCA. Join at the dance and put your dues towards tickets.
Sponsored by The Narberth Civic Association
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| AWARE AND INFORMED
Public Safety Forum
Monday, June 20th
7:00 PM
Radnor Township Municipal Building
301 Iven Avenue, Wayne
The League of Women Voters of Radnor Township in partnership with the Radnor Township Police Department invite you to a public safety forum. Hear from Radnor Police Officers about recent incidents in the Township and how to protect your property. Learn about Town Watch and how you can be a part of this neighborhood watch program. Discover the Drug Take-Back Program and how to safely dispose of unwanted drugs. Find out what to say when you call 911, and what happens when you do! Questions about the Forum can be directed to the Radnor Police Department by calling 610-688-5600.
Join us and Let’s work together to keep our community safe!
National Night Out 2016
Tuesday, June 28th
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Lower Merion Community Watch, in collaboration with the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and the Lower Merion Police Department, will host the annual National Night Out Festival. The event will be held on the West Parking Lot (across from Ruby’s) in Suburban Square in Ardmore. Carnival rides, games, child fingerprinting and video (CHIPS Programs), live music, a giant slide, moon bounce, clowns, and great food are just a few highlights of the family fun event. Due to construction planned at Suburban Square, the event is not being held in August, as it has in past years.
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Pets in Prison with New Leash on Life USA
Through Sunday, June 26th
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Eastern State Penitentiary
Families discover unique stories about prison animals all week. Kids hear about Eastern State Penitentiary’s most famous four-legged resident, Pep the Dog; participate in an animal-themed scavenger hunt; and find out how animals continue to play a role in prisons today. At age 18, Norberto "Rob" Rosa was sentenced to 12 years in prison. A puppy training program there changed his life, and today Rob is the Director of Operations for New Leash on Life USA.
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Divorce Support Group
Saturdays: 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Woman’s Resource Center
113 West Wayne Ave., Wayne
This group provides a supportive environment for women who are recently divorced, in the divorce process, or considering leaving a marriage/long term relationship. Facilitator, Katey Moody, will cover topics such as Anger, Assertiveness, Depression, Elimination of the Victim Role, Self Esteem/Self Judgement and Life Planning. The fee is $100 for six weeks (due in full at registration). Be a friend and tell a friend. To register, please call 610-687-6391
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Children in Grades 1-12 with language-based
learning differences learn fearlessly in a unique empowering
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JKCP offers 20 summer programs for ages 7-18 at UPenn, Villanova University and Haverford College. Students enjoy programs in business, cooking, academics, arts andmore.
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For intelligent, talented
students with:
* Language/Math-Based Learning Differences
* ADD/ADHD
* Executive Function/Auditory Processing Disorders
* or those who need a small classroom environment
Woodlynde School
445 Upper Gulph Road
Wayne/Strafford, PA
610.687.9660
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A Sacred Heart Education offers the culture, community and climate for energetic young girls to blossom into creative, confident, and open-minded leaders. Founded in 1865, CDSSH is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory school for girls.
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Sharpening intellects and cultivating faith, our exceptional faculty members inspire students to be passionate, life-long learners compelled to impact the world for Christ.
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