Hi Neighbor!
I’ve been thinking a lot about trash lately. (Stay with me here.) It all started in the spring, when my stepmom showed me her ginormous outdoor compost bin. I was intrigued until she opened the lid. I have a strong stomach, but the swarming flies, burrowing worms, moldy food and rotting fruit were too much. It looked—and smelled—disgusting. As she calmly turned the compost with a shovel, my stepmom assured me that a few flies were a small price to pay for a steady supply of nutrient-rich compost made from your own kitchen scraps and pounds of waste diverted from local landfills. No less than a dozen flies buzzed around her head as she delivered this lecture.
Two weeks later she sent me an under-counter compost bin to get started. I shoved it beneath the kitchen sink and tried to forget about it, but I started to feel like the bin was silently judging me. Then I began noticing just how many compostable items we casually tossed in the trash each day, and that felt pretty disgusting too. But the flies! The smell! Was I really cut out for this? We also didn’t have a convenient spot for a large (outdoor) compost bin.
So I did what any #MainLineMom would do and signed up for a pick-up service. OK hold your eye rolls and hear me out…every two weeks, the service ... READ MORE
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STARRY NIGHTS
Lower Merion's National Night Out
Tuesday, August 9
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wynnewood Shopping Center
Carnival rides, games, live music and food, plus police, fire and EMS representatives. Bring a bag of non-perishable food for ElderNet’s Food Pantry. Details
Stars and S’mores
Friday, August 12
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Explore the night sky during the summer’s most spectacular meteor shower, the Perseids. Use a telescope to see the moon and stars up close, locate constellations using star maps and savor s’mores by the campfire. Rain or shine. Preregistration required. Details
S'mores and More
Saturday, August 13
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Riverbend Environmental Education Center, Gladwyne
Gather around the campfire at Riverbend to roast marshmallows and soak up the last few days summer. Pay what you wish. Details
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FAMILY FREEBIES
Free Saturday Boating
Saturdays through October 15
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Bartram’s Garden Dock & Community Boathouse
Enjoy free kayaking and row boating on the Schuylkill River, weather permitting! No pre-registration or experience necessary. Equipment, life jackets and basic instruction provided; first come, first served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Details
Family Fun Day Sundays
Sunday, August 7 & 14
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Spruce Street Harbor Park
The Philadelphia School of Circus Arts takes over on August 7th, and Yoga 4 Philly leads a family yoga class on August 14th. Registration required. Details
Sprinkler Night
Saturday, August 20
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Conshohocken B Field
Meet local firefighters, tour the fire trucks, shoot the fire hose, and most importantly, beat the summer heat. Don’t forget your bathing suit! Details
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Old Fashioned Bikes and the Wheelman
Saturday, July 30
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Suburban Square (On the Patio), Ardmore
Enjoy a little bit of history about the heritage of American cycling. Listen to lost stories and learn about lost skills from the golden era of cycling (the 1930s). Details
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ANIMAL HOUSE
CatVideoFest
Saturday, August 13, 1:00 PM
Bryn Mawr Film Institute
CatVideoFest compiles the latest and greatest cat clips culled from countless hours of unique submissions, sourced animations, music videos and Internet powerhouses. A portion of proceeds benefits Main Line Animal Rescue. Details
Dog Day of Summer
Saturday, August 20
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Downtown Manayunk
Celebrate our four-legged friends with an afternoon of pet-friendly vendors and activities. Details
Wine Safari
Friday, August 12
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Elmwood Park Zoo
Sample delectable blends from local wineries while strolling through the zoo at twilight. Food will be available for purchase throughout the night. Enjoy special keeper talks, animal meet and greets and giraffe feedings too. Rain or shine. Adults only. Details
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SUMMER SIPS & SAMPLES
POP-UP: Tasting Station in Lucille’s Garden
Sunday, August 7
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tyler Arboretum, Media
Stop by the Pop-Up Tasting Station in Lucille’s Garden to sample the seasonal bounty from Tyler’s edible garden. Free with admission. Details
Plantology on Tap: Tasty Tomatoes
Thursday, August 18, 6:00 PM
The Creamery of Kennett Square
Tim Mountz of Happy Cat Farms will share tips and tricks for growing your own tomatoes. Sample different tomato varieties and receive a free pack of Happy Cat seeds. Round out the fun with small bites and a signature cocktail. Details
National White Wine Day
Thursday, August 4
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Celebrate National White Wine Day with free samples of the winery’s Chardonnay Reserve. Details
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DEAD ON ARRIVAL
Annual Car & Hearse Show
Sunday, August 7
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Laurel Hill East
Vehicles will be on display all day plus fun festivities and a scavenger hunt! Details
The Grateful Dead for Kids
Saturday, August 6, 11:00 AM
Ardmore Music Hall
The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series hosted at historic music venues across the country, encourages kids to dance, sing and play while rocking out to classic tunes. For families with children ages ten and under. Details
Bug Fest
Saturday, August 13 – Monday, August 15
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Bug Fest is back! This year's festival will be a bit scaled back from past years, with a combination of in-person and virtual programing from creepy-crawly insect displays to roach races to auditorium shows. Details
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SUMMER SOUNDS
2022 Summer Carillon Concert Series
Thursday, July 28, 7:00 PM
Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, Bryn Mawr
Have a picnic on the front lawn while listening to the beautiful sounds of carillonneurs from Europe and the Philadelphia area, featuring Anna Kasprzycka. Details
The Red Hot Ramblers
Saturday, July 30
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Suburban Square (On the Patio), Ardmore
Take a step back into the Roaring ‘20s with the “red hot syncopation, stompin’ rhythms and lyrical melodies” of The Red Hot Ramblers authentic 1920s jazz ensemble. Details
Sounds of Summer
Friday, August 5
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Merwood Park, Havertown
Pack a blanket and a picnic and enjoy the sounds of Hillbillies of Cohesion (Bluegrass) with your neighbors, friends and family! Details
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The Wizard of Oz by The Brandywiners, Ltd.
Wednesday, July 27 – Saturday, July 30
8:00 PM
Open Air Theatre, Longwood Gardens
Soak in the sights and sounds not only of Longwood Gardens, but of the most beloved songs and moments from the 1939 classic film The Wizard of Oz, brought to life on the open-air stage. Details
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Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts
Select Evenings through August 28
Bryn Mawr Gazebo Park
BYO lawn chairs, food, non-alcoholic beverages and blankets. Details
Rose Tree Summer Festival
Wednesdays – Sundays, through August 14
Rose Tree Park, Media
Performances cover all musical genres. BYO blankets and chairs. Free admission and parking. Details
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Summer vibes are in high supply at the Square: Find comfortable summer styles, chill out with a cocktail, or pack a picnic for our curated events.
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Learn all about the magic of the monarch butterfly at the Winged Wonders program offered by Friends’ Central Lower School on Saturday, September 17 at 9:00 am.
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Have the kitchen of your dreams without the stress or hassle of a renovation. Kitchen Tune-Up offers 5 ways to remodel in one week or less.
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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.
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Bring family and friends for a weekend in the country!
Only $25 / carload.
See website for full schedule and list of kid’s activities and vendors.
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REGISTRATION IS OPEN! NEW PROGRAMS! NEW WEBSITE!
All new 18th season of theatre magic happening at Wolf PAC! We have so many fabulous professional teaching artists and directors ready to work with our students in all programs!
Register today at: wolfperformingartscenter.org
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