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A shift is coming to the Main Line! Well, actually, it has already arrived in the form of SHIFT Sustainable Goods + Services, a sustainability conscious store in Narberth. This wonderful gem located in the heart of the borough is educating people about recycling, reusing, and repurposing in an attempt to shift our way of thinking, and ultimately, living. READ MORE
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We Go Further.
Discover Friends’ Central at a spring Admissions event!
An independent Quaker day school founded in 1845, Friends' Central offers an outstanding education to students in Nursery through grade 12.
Located on 41 acres across two campuses in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, Friends’ Central cultivates the intellectual, spiritual, and ethical promise of students. In every grade, students are encouraged to think for themselves and to find the courage to voice their opinions while understanding the importance of respectfully agreeing and disagreeing with one another in their quest for discovery.
The results of a Friends’ Central education are lifelong. Our graduates pursue their passions at top colleges and universities. Alumni/ae report that they are well prepared to excel academically, to lead, and to problem solve. And, when Friends’ Central alumni/ae graduate into the world, they are simply extraordinary.
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SPRING INTO THE SEASON
Little Tykes Go on Hikes
Saturday, March 29
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Skunk Hollow Parks and Trails, Villanova
45-minute course designed for children, ages 3–12, and their guardians. Details
Story Stroll – Spring Awakening
Sunday, March 23
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Hildacy Preserve, Media
Kids accompanied by an adult will spend time in celebration of the wonders of springs. Each child registered will receive a copy of the book Wonder of the Woods. Details
Signs of Spring
Saturday, March 22, 11:00 AM
Morris Arboretum, Philadelphia
Take a tour to uncover the magic of a new season. Details
Peeps in the Village
March 24 – April 27
Peddler’s Village, Lahaska
Don’t miss this popular event showcasing displays made out of the popular spring treat, marshmallow peeps! Details
Play-a-Palooza
Saturday, April 5
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Smith Memorial Playground, Philadelphia
Kick off spring with music, games, and activities for everyone! Register in advance. Details
Adults-Only Egg Hunt
Friday, April 4
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
West Chester
Hunt for prizes geared for adults, like gift cards, bath and beauty products and more. Bring a flashlight and a basket. Buffet dinner, open bar, auction and puppy snuggles. Benefits rescued pups of Angel’s Retreat. Details
Garden Consultations
Through March 31
Dates/times to fit your schedule
Sign up for free consultation with a master gardener to personalize a garden plan for yourself, your school or community edible garden. One-hour meetings can be in-person or virtual. Free. Details
Nature Journaling Series
Fridays, April 4, 11, 18 & 25
10:00 AM-Noon
Tyler Arboretum
Each class explores a different part of the arboretum, helping you hone your skills in sketching, note-taking, and seeing nature in a whole new way. Join for one class or take the full series. Details
Terrific Terrariums
Wednesday March 26
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Bala Cynwyd Library
Join Miss Suzanne for a terrific time making a terrarium! Online registration required. Details
Michener in Bloom - Spotlight
Saturdays, March 22, 29
Michener Art Museum
Sign up for a 30-minute spotlight tour focused on flowers. hands-onBucks County artist and woodworker displays turned wood flowers made of different exotic woods. Details
INDOOR ADVENTURES
Barn Dance
Friday, March 21
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Riverbend Environmental Education Center
Local musicians Box & String and a caller will be on hand for lively music and dancing instructions. Off the dance floor enjoy light bites, beer and soft drinks. Details
Sit ‘n Stitch
Fridays, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Gladwyne Library
Come sit ‘n stitch with like-minded people no matter what your craft – knitting, embroidery, crocheting – bring it all! Registration required. Details
Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures
Now through May 10
Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia
Visit this deep dive, interactive exhibit inspired by Jules Vernes 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Details
Body Worlds: Vital
Now through September 1
The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia
Experience the original exhibition of Body Worlds featuring more than 150 specimens detailing the human body during this limited engagement. Details
Build the Thrill Event
Now through April 27
Various Hours
Legoland Discovery Center, Plymouth Meeting Mall
Get ready to race to the finish line at this Lego themed event where participants will get plenty of hands-on building time. Details
The Longevity Movement Is Here Power Trio Part 2
-By Michael Briggs
As we continue our Longevity Movement journey this month, we will dive into the once popular, then excommunicated due to misuse, now popular again supplement Creatine. Taking it further allows me to stress the full name Creatine Monohydrate.
Other forms of Creatine like HCl, or Hydrochloride, are not well proven despite the marketing efforts of some who try to convince us otherwise.
Creatine has regained its momentum recently that, never should have been lost. Not only is it beneficial for providing crucial ATP for our muscles to fuel performance, but it is also equally important to promoting muscle recovery so we can get back to our next training or activity. Some of the more recent research has shown several benefits in women, whereas in the past it was almost always thought of as a men’s health supplement. Increases in lean body mass, improved metabolism & cognitive enhancements are some of these highlights.
Dosing does not need to be excessive here with just 5g daily needed for most of us. Rarely do I use or recommend 10g daily unless I have an athlete that is training intensively or is simply a massive physical specimen. I do not recommend loading doses of Creatine as good steady state levels will be achieved in 10-14 days regardless of the individual.
Michael Briggs, PharmD, CNC, ICCT serves as COO of Lionville Natural Pharmacy and has been published in The Professional Guide to Complementary & Alternative Therapies, Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Older Adults. The Nursing Drug Handbook Series, and Pharmacotherapy.
Learn more at lionrx.com.
ART APPRECIATION
Fullana and Four Seasons
Friday, March 28, 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 30, 2:30 PM
The Kimmel Center, Philadelphia
Artistic Advisor Francisco Fullana will perform a curated program inspired by the four seasons including works by Piazzolla, Vivaldi, and Glass. Details
Rhythm of the Dance
Saturday, March 22, 8:00 PM
Keswick Theater, Glenside
Take an entertaining journey through the evolution of Irish Dance from its roots to today. Details
Family Art Day
Sunday, March 23
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
Free! Spend the afternoon making art and exploring the Museum together. Details
Brandywine Ballet Company
Friday, March 21 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 22 at 2:00 PM
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center, West Chester
Experience an exceptional dance performance featuring a blend of Neo-Classic repertoire and the exciting company premiere of “Rhythm Room.” Details
AUTHOR APPEARANCES
Magic in the Air with Sportswriter Mike Sielski
Thursday, March 27
7:00 PM – 8:45 PM
Bala Cynwyd Library
Inquire sports columnist Mike Sielski will discuss his work and new book Magic in the Air: the Myth, the Mystery, and the Soul of the Slam Dunk. Details
Meet the Author Book Talk
Tuesday, March 25
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Ludington Library, Bryn Mawr
Meet author and sportswriter Aaron Bracy as he discusses his book A Soaring Season: The Incredible, Inspiring Story of the 2003-04 Saint Joseph Hawks. Details
Watching Sarah Rise Book Discussion
Saturday, March 29
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Main Point Books, Wayne
Jennifer C. Briggs discusses her contemporary memoir about how she helped her nonverbal daughter Sarah find her voice in the book Watching Sarah Rise: A Journey of Thriving with Autism. Details
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Narberth Engagement Party
Wednesday, March 26
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
SHIFT, Narberth
Don’t miss this community-driven and inspired event hosted by SHIFT. The purpose is to “engage” with the community at-large, so everyone has the opportunity to give back by volunteering at any of the awesome events held in Narberth throughout the year. Details
Belmont Hills Library 50/50 Fundraiser
May 3
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Belmont Hills Fire Company
Help the Library purchase books, DVDs, craft supplies, audio books and more at this Bingo fundraiser. Adults 21+ only. Register online. Details
Maison Lotus in Wayne (old Margaret Kuo) will open Friday, March 21st! Maison Lotus is a French-Vietnamese fusion restaurant offering breakfast and lunch in the cafe and dinner in the dining room. Maison Lotus is the newest of WIN Hospitality’s restaurants, including Teikoku, Blue Elephant, Azie Mikado Thai Pepper and Mama-San.
Bentley Homes is developing Rose Glenn, a new residential community featuring 10 homesites on Highland Avenue, Devon. The location is less than half a mile from the Devon train station, providing convenient access to public transportation.
The Beaufort Bonnet Company, now open in Suburban Square, creates upscale items for babies.
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