Hi Neighbor,
I’ve never felt like a “girl’s girl.”
My father raised my two older brothers and me in a house with little chit-chat or sharing. Although I’ve always desired close female relationships, I’ve never felt I quite fit in with larger groups of women. I’m not great at chitty-chatty. Growing up, I had many close friends and now cherish my female friendships. I crave these relationships and spending quality time with my girlfriends.
The past year, I took a few girl’s trips. One, a fall weekend in Ocean City, NJ, then a January day trip to New York City to visit the Morgan Library and see a show, and recently an annual trip to Colorado. These getaways offer more than just escaping the never-ending to-do list at home. They’re good for the soul.
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WINTERY WEEKEND PICKS
Bryn Mawr Ice Sculpting Festival
Friday, February 21
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr
Ice sculptures will abound in downtown Bryn Mawr with a live ice carving demonstration at the Bryn Mawr Village Shops at 5:30 pm. Local businesses will be offering special treats throughout the town: hot cocoa station, s’mores station, champagne, and more! Details
Fire & Ice Festival 2025
Through February 23
Lititz, PA
Wow-worthy ice sculptures, yummy food from downtown restaurants, food trucks. Of course, there will also be plenty of shopping in the warmth of downtown shops.
2/21 - 2/22 – Fire Shows
2/22 – Art in the Park
2/22 - 2/23 – Maker’s Market
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Fire and Ice Fest
Friday, February 21, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, February 22, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Upper Dublin Township Building, Fort Washington
This festival offers everything you would expect in winter: ice sculptures, ice skating, vendors, and entertainment. Details
Fire and Ice Festival 2025
Friday, February 21, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, February 22, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Skippack Village, Skippack
Brand-new Frost and Flame experience featuring spectacular ice sculpturescentury-old and fire artistry performances. Live music, kid activities, and food will be available. Details
Kennett Winterfest
Saturday, February 22
Bundle up and enjoy winter brews from 60+ unique craft breweries, live music and delectable fare. Ticket price includes unlimited tastings of delicious craft beer. Details
The Longevity Movement Is Here: Power Trio Part 1
-By Michael Briggs
It’s no secret that age or aging for that matter, is being redefined. Many of us, me included, want to continue to function, exercise, perform at an optimal level for as long as we possibly can. As the 2024 Holidays passed and I entered my 5th decade of life, I remember how old my grandparents seemed at 50 compared to how I feel today. While this term may not be simply my own, the Longevity Movement or better stated, Optimal Longevity Movement is here to stay!
One Hallmark of the movement for me has always been nutritional supplementation and I can’t think of a better place to start given that is Heart Month than Magnesium. Often overlooked and always underutilized, Magnesium has approximately 300 different jobs in our bodies. From promoting normal heart rhythm and blood pressure to relaxing nerves & muscles, to energizing our often fatigued mitochondria & decreasing inflammation, it’s not short on tasks & effectiveness when supplemented in capsule or powder form. Form is also an important consideration as the effects of Magnesium Citrate will be very different from the effects of forms that cross into our brains like Glycinate or Threonate. As always it is best to find a knowledgeable healthcare professional when selecting the best Magnesium suited to your needs. Until we meet again to discuss Power Trio part 2,
Be well, healthy & happy!
Michael Briggs
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.
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GIRLS DAY OUT
Va La Vineyards
Fridays Noon-5:30 PM, Saturdays & Sundays: 12-6:00 PM
8820 Gap Newport Pike, Avondale, PA
Seated tastings at the farm, in both our cozy century-old barn overlooking the vines. Seatings are by reservation; walk-ins as staff and space are available. There's a limited assortment of locally sourced specialty food items to accompany the wine flight. Before setting out to visit please call ahead to verify that regular hours still apply in cases of inclement weather, or holidays. Details
PHS Philadelphia Flower Show
March 1-9
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Now in its 196th year, the Flower Show stands as the premier horticultural event in the United States, a hallmark of Philadelphia’s vibrant cultural scene, and a major driver of tourism to the region. This year’s lineup features an exciting mix of visionary exhibits, hands-on workshops, family-friendly activities, and stunning floral artistry, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all. Details
West Chester Restaurant Week
Sunday, February 23rd – Sunday, March 2nd
Participating Restaurants in West Chester
Get ready to treat your taste buds! West Chester Restaurant Week brings you exclusive, prix fixe menus at some of the area’s best restaurants. Enjoy incredible multi-course meals for either $40 or $60 (depending on the location). Details
DARING DAY TRIPS
Camelback Mountain
Tannersville
Friday, February 28 - Saturday, March 1
Preston & Steve’s Cardboard Classic for sledding excitement on Day 1. NEW this year: Following the cardboard chaos stick around as they crank up the volume with The World’s Largest 80’s Party featuring M80’s, a tribute to MTV playing all the radical hits you know and love! Saturday kicks off with a fan favorite pond skimming competition, then, making their way to the Mountainfest stage and headliners of this year’s fest…multi-platinum alt-rock icons, Better Than Ezra! With special guests opening the show, Tonic! Details
Eagles Mere Toboggan Slide
Eagles Mere, PA
Fridays - Sundays
Created by the volunteer fire company, the ice toboggan slide has been delighting winter visitors since 1904. Rent your toboggan and race down the hill at speeds up to 45 MPH! Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and other refreshments at the on site snack shack, purchase a souvenir, or warm up by the fire. The village shops and museum are only a short walk down the hill. Details
Wolf Sanctuary of PA
Lititz, PA
Take a guided educational tour to view the wolves and learn about gray wolf conservation and biology. The knowledgeable and passionate volunteer guides lead you through the sanctuary to get a glimpse at the hidden lives of wolves and to introduce you to the unique personalities of the rescues who call the sanctuary home. Details
Waterfall Ice Hiking
Ricketts Glen State Park
Experience the frosty beauty of Ricketts Glen on a Winter Waterfall Ice Hike with Valley to Summit. From frozen cascades to snow-covered cliffs, these guided adventures bring you up close to NEPA’s winter magic—gear, guides and unforgettable views included! Details
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SUNDAY SANS THE BIRDS
Victory Chili Challenge
Sunday, February 23, 2025
12:00 PM 4:00 PM
Victory Downingtown
The Chili Challenge is a competition between members of Team Victory and it’s open to the public to enjoy and help choose the winner of the coveted People's Pepper. In addition, esteemed judges will choose the three top teams, who will each win a cash prize.Victory staff teams work hard to perfect their recipes and create the perfect booth design to showcase their creations. Details
Texas Hold'em Charity Poker Tournament
Sunday, February 23
Doors open at 12:15PM
West Chester Golf and Country Club
Gather around the tables and test your poker skills. Top 3 players walk away with $$$! Benefitting Family Service of Chester County - this event helps raise funds for mental health counseling for low-income clients. Details
Phoenixville Punk Rock Flea Market Weird Winter Bazaar
Sunday, February 23
1:00PM- 6:00PM
Root Down Brewing Company
Vendors offering: original art, vintage toys, vinyl records, CDs, clothing, handmade jewelry, quirky housewares, comics, books, movies and more. Details
ARTS FOR ALL
Tuition Free Class: Mixed Media Painting: Exploring Materials
February 24 – March 24
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Main Line Art Center
Part of the Accessible Art program and is offered tuition-free for those experiencing economic hardship. Whether youre an experienced painter looking to expand your horizons or a beginner eager to explore the world of mixed media, this class is for you. Details
The Lightning Thief – Youth Ensemble Series
Friday, February 21 – Sunday, March 1
Media Theater, Media
The Youth Ensemble performs The Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson the Musical for two weekends. Come out to see young talent stage this musical! Details
An Adult Evening with Shel Silverstein
February 21 - March 2
Footlighters Theater
The performance piece is aptly named, since it highlights the darker side of the well-known children's author. If you loved Shel Silverstein as a child, you can't miss this adults-only theatrical experience exploring the imagination of the famed poet, composer, cartoonist, and writer with his provocative short plays, mischievous music, and poetry for naughty children. Details
Grace and Glorie
Through March 1
Act ll Playhouse, Ambler
Grace is a 90-year-old spitfire who has checked herself out of the hospital to return to her home in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Glorie is her volunteer hospice worker, a recent transplant from New York City and a Harvard MBA. This mismatched pair seemingly have nothing in common but will soon find new perspectives on all of life’s challenges in this heartwarming and uplifting odd couple comedy that is sure to inspire laughter, tears, and hope. Details
AUTHOR TALKS
War, Peace + Art: Charles Willson Peale, Washington, & American Identity
Tuesday, February 25
6:30 - 8:30 PM
The Circuit Amenity Center, Chesterbrook
Award-winning author Dr. Ricardo A. Herrera discusses Charles Willson Peale's portraits of Washington and their impact on American identity. Details
Author Talk: Maria Shriver, I Am Maria
In Conversation with Dr. Martha Beck
Wednesday, April 2, 7:00 PM
Parkway Central Library, Philadelphia
A book like no other, I Am Maria weaves Shriver’s hard-earned wisdom with her own deeply personal poetry. I Am Maria reminds readers there is strength and love on the other side of all of our hardest days. Maria will be joined in conversation by Martha Beck, and the evening will feature meditation, music, and intimate discussions about life’s defining moments—the heartbreaks that shape us, the healing that transforms us, and the journey back to ourselves. Details
SPRING IN SIGHT
Princess and Frogs Tea Party
Saturday, March 1
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Riverbend
Dress your best and enjoy an afternoon that’s all about amphibians: stories, crafts, and an animal encounter with Riverbend’s Green Tree Frog ambassadors. Guests will enjoy light tea party fare and the event is hosted by a very special princess who loves frogs! Details
Saturday Wildflower Walk: Early Spring Edition
March 1
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Tyler Arboretum
An informative two-hour hike that takes you through meadows, woods, and occasionally streamside. Details
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