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Insects After Dark
Saturday, August 31st 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Stoneleigh 1829 County Line Road, Villanova Kids and their favorite adult search for insect life at night. Free event but registration required. Details
Bryn Mawr Farmers Market
Saturday, August 31st 9: 00 AM – 1:00 PM 54 North Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr Details
Philly Art Flea Market
Saturday, August 31st 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM Philly Art Collective 253 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia Philly Art Collective Gallery is hosting an Art Flea Market! Come get art for your home at a super discounted rate! Custom Canvas Paintings, art posters, collage art, t-shirts, handmade jewelry. Details |
Bryn Mawr Day
Saturday, September 7th
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Bryn Mawr & Lancaster Avenues, Bryn Mawr
Entertainment includes face painting, fire truck rides, dance performances, circus shows and more. Historical tours sponsored by Bryn Mawr Rotary Club, offering timed tickets that can be picked up at their vendor booth. Tours are 45 minutes, 10, 11 and 12 noon. Buses provided by Bryn Mawr College.
Details
Haverford Music Festival
Saturday, September 7th
12:00 PM – 9:30 PM
50 East Eagle Road, Havertown
The 9th Annual Haverford Music Festival is a WXPN Welcomes event featuring live music from over 30 national, regional and local performers. This family-oriented festival runs on four stages with area businesses and food vendors filling booths along Darby Road and Hathaway Lane. Featuring two beer gardens, moon bounce and playground for the kids and more. Admission is free; voluntary donations accepted at the gates.
Details
Saturday, September 7th
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Bryn Mawr & Lancaster Avenues, Bryn Mawr
Entertainment includes face painting, fire truck rides, dance performances, circus shows and more. Historical tours sponsored by Bryn Mawr Rotary Club, offering timed tickets that can be picked up at their vendor booth. Tours are 45 minutes, 10, 11 and 12 noon. Buses provided by Bryn Mawr College.
Details
Haverford Music Festival
Saturday, September 7th
12:00 PM – 9:30 PM
50 East Eagle Road, Havertown
The 9th Annual Haverford Music Festival is a WXPN Welcomes event featuring live music from over 30 national, regional and local performers. This family-oriented festival runs on four stages with area businesses and food vendors filling booths along Darby Road and Hathaway Lane. Featuring two beer gardens, moon bounce and playground for the kids and more. Admission is free; voluntary donations accepted at the gates.
Details
Playing with Fire:
The Life and Work of Etta Winigrad
Opening reception Saturday, September 14th
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Main Line Art Center
746 Panmure Lane, Haverford
In this first retrospective of esteemed local ceramic sculptor, Etta Winigrad, the exhibition includes works and inspirations spanning over 50 years of her artistic practice.
This Philadelphia-based ceramic sculptor’s inspiration comes from extensive travels and resulting observations. Etta developed her view of the world as an organic being, and her belief that it exists for all to share equally and interact with, regardless of origin, identity or privilege. Questions: 610-525-0272
Details
Our Town: A Retrospective of Edith Neff
Opening September 21st
Woodmere Art Museum
9201 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia
A leading local realist painter, Edith Neff (1943-1995) was praised for her dynamic compositions, sophisticated use of color and ability to portray everyday drama in life. “Our Town” will be the first large-scale exhibition of Neff’s work in over two decades. Neff is represented in numerous public collections including Woodmere, which holds the largest number of her works, The Philadelphia Museum of Art, PAFA, the Delaware Art Museum and the Minnesota Museum of Art.
Details
Opening reception Saturday, September 14th
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Main Line Art Center
746 Panmure Lane, Haverford
In this first retrospective of esteemed local ceramic sculptor, Etta Winigrad, the exhibition includes works and inspirations spanning over 50 years of her artistic practice.
This Philadelphia-based ceramic sculptor’s inspiration comes from extensive travels and resulting observations. Etta developed her view of the world as an organic being, and her belief that it exists for all to share equally and interact with, regardless of origin, identity or privilege. Questions: 610-525-0272
Details
Our Town: A Retrospective of Edith Neff
Opening September 21st
Woodmere Art Museum
9201 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia
A leading local realist painter, Edith Neff (1943-1995) was praised for her dynamic compositions, sophisticated use of color and ability to portray everyday drama in life. “Our Town” will be the first large-scale exhibition of Neff’s work in over two decades. Neff is represented in numerous public collections including Woodmere, which holds the largest number of her works, The Philadelphia Museum of Art, PAFA, the Delaware Art Museum and the Minnesota Museum of Art.
Details
Women’s Health
& Wellness Book Club
Wednesday, September 18th
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Narberth Library
80 Windsor Avenue, Narberth
Led by local women’s nutrition and wellness coach, this club meets for lively discussions of books related to health and well-being. “Llewellyn’s Complete Book of Mindful Living: Awareness and Meditation Practices for Living in the Present Moment.”
Details
Wednesday, September 18th
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Narberth Library
80 Windsor Avenue, Narberth
Led by local women’s nutrition and wellness coach, this club meets for lively discussions of books related to health and well-being. “Llewellyn’s Complete Book of Mindful Living: Awareness and Meditation Practices for Living in the Present Moment.”
Details
Join Lower Merion Community Watch and Dog Walker Watch
71 East Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore
The Lower Merion Community Watch Volunteer Program works in cooperation with Lower Merion Police to provide residents with an opportunity to assist in ongoing community-policing efforts.
Must be 18 years of age and attend a mandatory one-hour training class, then volunteer for a patrol shift in your neighborhood. More info: 610-649-7055 or hello@lmcommunitywatch.org
lmcommunitywatch.org
71 East Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore
The Lower Merion Community Watch Volunteer Program works in cooperation with Lower Merion Police to provide residents with an opportunity to assist in ongoing community-policing efforts.
Must be 18 years of age and attend a mandatory one-hour training class, then volunteer for a patrol shift in your neighborhood. More info: 610-649-7055 or hello@lmcommunitywatch.org
lmcommunitywatch.org
Habitat for Humanity –
Montgomery and Delaware Counties
Residential pick-ups of household furniture, appliances, garden tools, shovels, rakes, shop tools and woodworking equipment. Pick-ups are scheduled 2-3 weeks ahead. Donated items are sold through the Habitat re-store. Proceeds support the mission of Habitat for Humanity.
Drop off Tuesday – Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM
habitat.org
Call 610-631-3149 or check the website for accepted items: habitatmontdelco.vonigo.com
ABC House – Ardmore
ABC is always looking for donations to help with day-to-day needs and weekend activities. School supplies, sporting equipment and Xbox one games are in consistent demand.
A Better Chance, Lower Merion was founded in 1973 providing a home away from home while attending Lower Merion High School for academically talented youth of color via access to rigorous and prestigious educational opportunities.
Contact: 610-658-2349 or 1bclmrd@gmail.com
abclowermerion.com
Doggie Style
701 Montgomery Avenue, Narberth
Instead of old towels and small blankets going to a landfill, drop them off at Doggie Style to make a "Saved Me Rescue’s" adoptable dog comfortable while they wait for their forever home. Laundry detergent and all cleaning supplies are welcome too!
doggiestylepets.com
Beethoven Foundation
Piano donations are accepted by this organization. It was created in 2008 to provide scholarships for musically talented young individuals who otherwise would not be able to follow their dreams by pianist and composer Ian Mulder who currently serves as Foundation President. Beethoven Foundation will find a happy new home for your piano. Free pick-up.
beethovenfoundation.com
Calliope Music
4 East Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore accepts and distributes sheet music and gently used instruments in the Main Line area and to the Philadelphia School District. 610-649-8842 or info@calliopemusicstore.com
calliopemusicstore.com
Settlement Music School
4910 Wynnefield Avenue, Philadelphia
To make a gift of instruments or sheet music to Settlement Music School’s Wynnefield Branch, please contact Alex Serio, Branch Director at alex.serio@settlementmusic.org or 215-320-2640.
To donate a piano, please fill out the online form: settlementmusic.org/give
settlementmusic.org
Local Libraries
Call ahead to drop off books in good condition during open hours at your local library. No textbooks please. (Penn Wynne doesn’t accept donations due to space limitations).
Large quantity book donations:
Bala Cynwyd
lmls.org
(610-664-1196)
Ludington
lmls.org
(610-525-1776)
Smaller quantity book donations:
Ardmore
lmls.org
(610-642-5187)
Belmont Hills
lmls.org
610-664-8427)
Gladwyne
lmls.org
(610-642-3957)
Narberth
nar.mclinc.org
(610-664-2878)
Green Drop – Narberth
Call 888-944-3767 for accepted items. 606 Montgomery Avenue, Narberth or check the website for additional locations.
gogreendrop.com
Montgomery and Delaware Counties
Residential pick-ups of household furniture, appliances, garden tools, shovels, rakes, shop tools and woodworking equipment. Pick-ups are scheduled 2-3 weeks ahead. Donated items are sold through the Habitat re-store. Proceeds support the mission of Habitat for Humanity.
Drop off Tuesday – Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM
habitat.org
Call 610-631-3149 or check the website for accepted items: habitatmontdelco.vonigo.com
ABC House – Ardmore
ABC is always looking for donations to help with day-to-day needs and weekend activities. School supplies, sporting equipment and Xbox one games are in consistent demand.
A Better Chance, Lower Merion was founded in 1973 providing a home away from home while attending Lower Merion High School for academically talented youth of color via access to rigorous and prestigious educational opportunities.
Contact: 610-658-2349 or 1bclmrd@gmail.com
abclowermerion.com
Doggie Style
701 Montgomery Avenue, Narberth
Instead of old towels and small blankets going to a landfill, drop them off at Doggie Style to make a "Saved Me Rescue’s" adoptable dog comfortable while they wait for their forever home. Laundry detergent and all cleaning supplies are welcome too!
doggiestylepets.com
Beethoven Foundation
Piano donations are accepted by this organization. It was created in 2008 to provide scholarships for musically talented young individuals who otherwise would not be able to follow their dreams by pianist and composer Ian Mulder who currently serves as Foundation President. Beethoven Foundation will find a happy new home for your piano. Free pick-up.
beethovenfoundation.com
Calliope Music
4 East Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore accepts and distributes sheet music and gently used instruments in the Main Line area and to the Philadelphia School District. 610-649-8842 or info@calliopemusicstore.com
calliopemusicstore.com
Settlement Music School
4910 Wynnefield Avenue, Philadelphia
To make a gift of instruments or sheet music to Settlement Music School’s Wynnefield Branch, please contact Alex Serio, Branch Director at alex.serio@settlementmusic.org or 215-320-2640.
To donate a piano, please fill out the online form: settlementmusic.org/give
settlementmusic.org
Local Libraries
Call ahead to drop off books in good condition during open hours at your local library. No textbooks please. (Penn Wynne doesn’t accept donations due to space limitations).
Large quantity book donations:
Bala Cynwyd
lmls.org
(610-664-1196)
Ludington
lmls.org
(610-525-1776)
Smaller quantity book donations:
Ardmore
lmls.org
(610-642-5187)
Belmont Hills
lmls.org
610-664-8427)
Gladwyne
lmls.org
(610-642-3957)
Narberth
nar.mclinc.org
(610-664-2878)
Green Drop – Narberth
Call 888-944-3767 for accepted items. 606 Montgomery Avenue, Narberth or check the website for additional locations.
gogreendrop.com
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ReplyDeleteThanks John. Very informative. Plan to attend some of the events thanks to you.
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