We needed to learn to let go. That was my husband and my conclusion after feeling unsettled that our family’s long-held holiday time slot was no longer certain.
New in-laws jockeying for our long-cherished holiday time and working around a new grandson’s nap schedule led to an intense timing headache. We offered multiple options to consider. After the in-laws declined our last-best invitation to combine celebrations, “Let them have prime time,” my husband reluctantly but wisely concluded. “It’s too aggravating,” I added. From this cauldron of emotion, a new year’s resolution bubbled to the surface: let it go. More forcefully stated, we had to work on not giving a sh**.
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VFES @ Camp Kweebec
Ages 7–22
Located in Schwenksville, PA
VFES Day & Overnight Camp offers a camp experience for neurodiverse youth and young adults, ages 7–22, that fosters independence and cultivates friendships through traditional camp activities.
Camp traditions include GaGa Ball, arts & crafts, cooking, and so much more.
VFES Day & Overnight Camp offers one-week or two-week options.
Families are responsible for their campers' transportation to and from Camp Kweebec for day or overnight camp (9:00 am–3:00 pm). We offer daily transportation for day campers only from our Malvern campus to Camp Kweebec (9:00 am–3:00 pm).
vfes.net/campkweebec
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MEET & GREET
Narberth Community Potluck
Sunday, February 25
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Narberth Borough Hall
Bring the kids, mingle with Narberth neighbors. Share a dish for 10-12 people. Register online. Details.
Principles of (E)motion
Sunday, February 18
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Main Point Books
Meet author, Sara Reed, discussing her book Principles of (E)motion, presenting a brand new mathematical approach to opposites attract. Register online. Free. Details.
Writing Open Mic Night
Thursday, February 29
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Main Line Art Center Library
Share your writing in an informal, supportive, and creative environment. Enjoy light snacks and beverages and meet local writers. Registration required. Details
Abraham Lincoln: From Rail-Splitter to President: A Living History Presentation
Monday, February 26 at 6:45 PM
Phoenixville Public Library
In this 45-minute interactive dramatic program, actor-storyteller Lou Del Bianco portrays Lincoln as Civil War President, frontiersman and storyteller. Details
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LOVING GIFT IDEAS
Book Dedications
Tredyffrin Library, Online
Dedicate a book to celebrate someone you love with a donation benefitting Tredyffrin Library.
Details.
Ukraine in the Eyes of Others Benefit
Tuesday March 5, 7:30 PM
American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia
In-person and live-streamed concert featuring six highly accomplished musicians. Details
Ryerss Farm for Equines
Dates, times flexible
Volunteer in the gift shop from several times monthly to several times weekly. All sales provide a comfortable retirement for formerly owned and rescued horses. No experience required. Submit application online.
Details.
Paint it Forward
Nominations online
Nominations open for non-profit charity needing painting.
This is an opportunity to nominate a non-profit charity in need of donated exterior painting. Paint it Forward provides one selected community organization with free painting services. Details.
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CALLING ALL KIDS
Virtual Gaming: Meta Quest
Monday, February 19
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (one hour slots)
Tredyffrin Library
Learn about the new Meta Quest VR gaming systems and play a few games. Register online for one hour slots for 3rd – 6th graders only. Free. Details.
Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt
Friday, March 22,
8:30 PM
Radnor Trail
Ages 6th grade and up invited to participate in this program sponsored by Radnor Township. Details
PAFA Summer Art Academy
Saturday, July 8 - Friday, August 2
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia
Apply to participate In Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts’ college level art creating program for high school students focused on drawing, illustration, printmaking, animation and more. Details
Princess & Frogs Tea Time
Saturday, February 24
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Riverbend
Guests are invited to dress up as their finest prince and princess for an afternoon focused on amphibians including stories, crafts and Riverbend’s Green Tree Frog ambassadors. This is a caregiver and child event. Register online. Details.
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Lunar New Year Celebration
February 17
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Franklin Square, Philadelphia
Celebrate with Philly Suns Lion Dancers, crafts for children with the Asian Arts Initiative, red envelope surprise giveaways. Details
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Discover the ultimate adventure at Urban Air East Norriton!
Just 20 minutes from the Mainline, our state-of-the-art indoor adventure park promises endless fun for the whole family. From thrilling attractions like our Sky Rider, Climbing Walls, and Warrior Course to the boundless joy of our trampoline zones, there’s something for everyone.
Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just looking for a day out filled with laughter and excitement, Urban Air East Norriton is your go-to destination.
(484) 460-3502
Urban Air
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HEALTH & FITNESS
Chair Yoga
Tuesdays beginning February 27
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Narberth Borough Hall
Learn yoga theory, seated and standing poses, breathing techniques, relaxations poses in person. Details.
Workshops: Low Sodium Soups & Plant Based Cooking
Thursday, February 22 and Thursday, March 7
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Wayne Senior Center
Interactive, upbeat cooking workshops introduce participants to create healthy soups with simple ingredients and how eco-friendly choices benefit your health and the planet. Details.
Mental Health First Aid
Sunday, March 10
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Beth David Congregation, Gladwyne
Learn how to identify and respond to mental illnesses and substance use issues along with skills needed to provide support during a crisis. Details.
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FROSTY FUN
Winter Walking Group
Friday mornings, 9:00 AM
Radnor Trail, West Wayne Entrance
All ages, all fitness levels participate in this community walk. Get moving and meet new neighbors! No registration required. Free. More information? Jen 610-504-3642 Details.
Lace Up Your Skates! Flight on Ice
Friday 4-8, Saturdays 12-8, Sundays 12-8
Energy Transfer Veterans Memorial Rink
Newtown Square
100% Real” outdoor ice skating rink conveniently located minutes from the Blue Route, West Chester, and a short drive from The Main Line. Check out Tired Hands Beer Park and the One Stop Party Shop Kids Zone with Winter Bounce House rentals. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to the Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association. Details
Flamingo Fest
Saturday, February 24, 3:00 PM
Well Crafted Beer Co, Ambler and Lansdale
Well Crafted is releasing its new frosty beverage, the Flamingo Bonito Raspberry Sour and celebrating with tropical cocktails, tasty food, and live music. So put on your best Hawaiian shirt, or flamingo themed outfit for a chance to win prizes and get ready to have a blast! Details
Kennett Winterfest
Saturday, February 24
12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Kennett Square
Winter brews from unique breweries, live music and food trucks. Ticket includes a collectible Winterfest cup for samples of beer from local and regional brewers. 21 and over. Details
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MUSIC AROUND TOWN
Songs Without Words
Sunday, March 3
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Levering Mill Tribute House
A trio of guitar, viola and piano for an afternoon of music. Featuring the rare Pellegrina viola. Free. Details.
Music, Meaning & Your Brain
Wednesday, March 13
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Franklin Institute
The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society teams up with Penn Memory Center in an interactive exploration of how creative arts provide support for minds as we age. Register online. Details.
Music of Sam Cooke
Friday February 23
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Woodmere Art Museum
Twist the night away with composer and singer Sam Cooke’s hits like “Bring it on Home to Me” performed by Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble and vocalist Roy Richardson. Details.
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Left behind
It’s hard to believe anyone could abandon a family pet when moving. But that was gorgeous green-eyed Garland’s predicament when rescued by Devon-based PALS.
Two year old Garland enjoys playing with toys, is litter trained and most of the time comes when called! Garland LOVES dogs and isn’t shy in showing her enthusiasm. If your home has a doggy resident, Garland would fit right in! She prefers to be the only cat in an adult-only home.
Apply to adopt beautiful Garland
Other adoptable PALS pets
Donate to PALS
NEW! PALS Cats for Seniors
Devon-based P.A.L.S. (Pet Adoption and Lifecare Society) founded in 1996, places hundreds of cats, kittens and dogs into loving homes. Each one is in foster homes until permanent homes are found. PALS pet have had all vaccines and are FeLV/FIV negative unless noted.
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Since 1986, Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA)
, a privately owned hospital, has provided the highest quality of veterinary medicine. It is our mission to enhance and improve the lives of our patients through exceptional care. To aid this mission we are practicing out of a renovated 25,000 square foot facility with state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic equipment. We concentrate on specialty and emergency cases, allowing us to dedicate high-level care to the following disciplines: anesthesia, behavioral medicine, cardiology, dentistry, dermatology, emergency, internal medicine, minimally invasive surgery, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology (including CT, MRI, and I-131), and surgery.
metro-vet.com
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COMMUNITY CORNER
The Radnor Education Foundation Annual Benefit
Friday, February 23
St. David’s Golf Club
Raising funds to provide grants benefiting students in the five schools in the Radnor Township School District. Grant requests that meet the criteria for enriching the educational experience of students, helping to maintain academic excellence, and encouraging innovative opportunities for students within the district. All benefit information, including tickets, parking information, and the ability to make donations or pre-bid on auction items is available online at Winter Wonderland 2024.
Parent Education Webinar:
Suicide Prevention within Special Needs Community
Thursday, February 29
6:00 PM -7:30 PM Via Zoom
Register at vfes.net/parenteducation
Cats for Seniors
PALS (Pet Adoption and Lifecare Society)
Would you love a cat companion but are concerned about the cost? Here’s an opportunity to give love and a home to a PALS cat. PALS pays all vet bills for PALS veterinarians. PALS takes the cat if the senior can no longer care. Details.
Financial Education for Women
Saturday, February 24
9:00 AM - Noon
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Hosted by Women's Resource Center, topics include divorce finance, retirement, credit repair and estate & wills. $10 fee. Breakfast is provided and a limited number of childcare spots. Pre-registration is required. Details.
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Winter Weather have you down? Enjoy a clutter free inside and outside and let Main Line Junk do the dirty work.
From a single piece to a basement clean out we have you covered. We also offer light demolition for that old shed or swing set or DIY bathroom demo.
Call Main Line Junk Today to book your next junk job! 610-467-5079.
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Experience Summer at Baldwin, a fun and engaging series of week-long themed day camps for girls and boys in rising grades Pre-K to Grade 8.
Campers will enjoy swimming, nature study, arts and crafts, outdoor sports and games, free and directed play and a special event each week!
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Parents, caregivers, educators, clinicians and service providers are encouraged to attend. Our Parent Education Webinars are free and open to the public.
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW
for Wolf PAC's Staff Cabaret - A Spectacular Fundraiser Extravaganza Starring Wolf PAC’s Teachers, Directors, & Designers!
This fun-for-the-whole-family event includes performances, cocktails, refreshments, complimentary desserts, raffles, and so much more! All proceeds benefit Wolf PAC's Scholarship Fund. 3 shows, March 9th and 10th.
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Lionville Natural Pharmacy provides custom medications, nutritional supplements and professional consultations for you and your family, serving our community for 40 years.
Expedited Shipping.
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Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Jewelry & Fashion, Artwork, Toys, Vinyl and So Much More!
Every Sat & Sun
9AM - 4PM
270 Swedesford Road, Berwyn, PA
Phila Flea Markets
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Stoga Theatre's Spring Musical:
The Little Mermaid
February 28, 29, March 1, 2 - 7 pm; Saturday matinee on March 2 at 2pm
Conestoga High School, Hobson C. Wagner Auditorium
Ariel, a 16-year-old mermaid princess in the kingdom of Atlantica, is captivated by the human world above the ocean's surface. When she falls in love with a human prince, Ariel makes a deal with a wicked sea witch to transform her into a human for three days, but she must receive the prince's kiss of true love before time runs out so that she can remain human! Based on the 1989 Walt Disney Pictures film animation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, The Little Mermaid is a musical comedy fantasy that is sure to entertain the entire family!
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New this month: Swiss chocolate in Wayne, a new juice spot in Newtown Square and loads of sweet happenings along the Main Line.
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Launched February 6th
Website, 3 Camps Guides and Dedicated Emails available to help promote your camp.
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