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Don’t Miss This: 5th Annual Ardmore Oktoberfest & Family Fun Festival (Oct. 10) – Main Line Dish

09 Friday Oct 2015

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There’s something for everyone to love at this year’s Ardmore Oktoberfest and Family Fun Festival on October 10. The fall family and Oktoberfest celebration takes place from 2–8 p.m. on Cricket Avenue in Ardmore. Presented by The Ardmore Initiative, McCloskey’s Tavern and John Henry’s Pub, this fall festival offers German food, Oktoberfest beers, live music and popular kids’ activities, such as face painting and a moonbounce. The O’Fenders will be providing live music from 2–5 p.m., followed by the James D. Oompah Orchestra, which will take the stage from 5–8 p.m. Enjoy an Oktoberfest celebration the right way—with German food, beer and live music in Ardmore! Photo credit: Nina Lea Photography

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How to network within your own neighborhood

20 Sunday Apr 2014

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Just like social networking can strengthen a company, networking — both online and in person — can strengthen the people around you. There’s some truth to the saying “it takes a village” and, in modern times, that village is typically your neighborhood. It’s more than borrowing a cup of sugar or hiring a babysitter, neighborhood networking promotes healthy relationships, encourages safe social situations and provides services and advice to other families in need of some help.

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April 27th – Penn Wynne Earth Day

19 Saturday Apr 2014

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The 2nd Annual Penn Wynne Earth Day is one week from Sunday (4/27, 1 – 4pm) at Wynnewood Valley Park, and it will be bigger and better than ever! Riverbend will be back with animals & stream walks, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Natural Sciences will be on hand to talk about insects! Sweet Mabel will return with another great craft activity, Wolf PAC will share a preview of “Shrek the Musical”, there will be scavenger hunts and gardening activities and Tesla will be showing off one of their amazing electric cars. There will be food (Vernalicious and KOV ice cream) and music, plus lots of information about clean energy, recycling and community supported agriculture. To top it off, Penn Wynne Green is sponsoring a Freecycle where you can donate your old treasures or find new ones! Hope to see you there!earth day

The Narberth Havurah :: Saturday at the Shelter in the Spring

16 Wednesday Apr 2014

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shelterThe Narberth Havurah is hosting a breakfast at the 63rd St homeless shelter this Saturday am, and they are super light this month on food donations due to Spring Break. If you are around and want to donate something healthy, fresh and yummy to bring to Phyllis Hurwitz on Friday night between 5-8pm OR super early Sat. am, between 7-7:30 am, please follow the link below to see what is needed or what you think they may need to add. There are about 25 residents to feed who often like seconds  Most of the food is prepared in advance and just re-heated at the shelter. They can cook there, but it’s not ideal. THANKS so much in advance to this amazing community from The Narberth Havurah! It really does take a village.

Call Phyllis at 917-536-3997 for any questions and for info how to sign up!http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A4DAAAD2DAA8-saturday

Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts :: Summer Lineup

16 Wednesday Apr 2014

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Summer 2014 – Dar Williams, Holly Near & Emma’s Revolution, Christine Havrilla & Gypsy Fuzz, Julie Gold, Lisa Willson Vocal Academy, Lindsay Gilmour, Denise Moser, Deb Callahan, Susan Werner, Carrie Elkin, SheWho, and – oh yeah, a few boys – Richard Shindell, Steve Forbert, David Wilcox, Cabin Dogs, Mike Balitsaris, Mark Schultz, Jonathan Doh, Jack Greenwald, Kalob Griffin Band, Vulcans, Jake Lewis & the Clergy, Beats Walkin’ with Danny Gold, Danny Schmidt, AND – Acting Without Boundaries and Jahil (Pink Floyd Tribute Band). Get tkts now at www.brynmawrtwilightconcerts.com Mawr Twilight Concerts :: Homepage.

Cricket Lot project OK’d with high drama – Main Line Times – Main Line Media News

11 Friday Apr 2014

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By Cheryl Allison callison@mainlinemedianews.com

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Divided like their community, Lower Merion commissioners voted after a five-hour discussion Wednesday night to approve Dranoff Properties’ redevelopment plan for Ardmore’s Cricket Avenue parking lot. If the committee vote, 10-3 with one abstention, is made final at the board’s regular meeting April 16, it will mark the most concrete step in a decade toward a project to revitalize the downtown. (READ ARTICLE)