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Often. Maybe too often, memories surface. Theyβre primarily images of the child-people that my grown-up children once were. Sometimes as I look at them now, I remember them back then. Floating through my mind are images of their always beautiful, mostly joyful faces looking up at me.
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My child-people are grown and they donβt need me now, at least not in the same way as in the past. Thatβs as it should be. During those years I had purpose and meaning imposed from the outside. These days of semi-retirement, life presents the harder yet still rewarding work of finding purpose and meaning from within. It's a relief not to be on 24-hour alert and to trust good decisions are made by them. And itβs great to have the opportunity to focus on my own interests. READ MOREβ
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Carpe Diem,
Jane
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Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr offers three Admission Events this spring:
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Spotlight on Lower School: Public Speakingβ
Tuesday, March 11
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Learn about SHA's Lower School opportunities for students to find their voice and confidently engage in public speaking.
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Spotlight on Middle School: Global Citizensβ
Thursday, March 27
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Learn about our Global Citizens program, where students develop a global perspective, critical thinking skills, and empathy.
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All-School Open House with Faculty Panelβ
Wednesday, April 9
9:00-10:30 a.m.
Hear from our Faculty Panel and participate in a Q&A session to learn about our educational offerings and dynamic community.
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HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?
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Garden Consultations
Through March 31
Dates/times to fit your schedule
Be prepared for Aprilβs Earth Month. 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. Detailsβ
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Nature Journaling Series
FRIDAYS, April 4, 11, 18 & 25
10:00 AM - Noon
Tyler Arboretum
Ever find yourself wanting to doodle leaves, flowers, birds, or the way the light hits a tree branch? Come out and learn to observe, sketch, and capture the beauty of nature! 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. Detailsβ
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Terrific Terrariums
Wednesday March 26
4:30 PM β 5:30 PM
Bala Cynwyd Library
Terrific Terrariums Wed, March 26 @ 4:30 PM Meeting Room Ages 9-11. Join Miss Suzanne for a terrific time making a terrarium! Online registration required. A Longwood Gardens Community Read event. Required registration online. Details β
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Plantology on Tap: If You Canβt Beat βEm, Eat βEm
Thursday, March 20
6:00 PM β 7:00 PM
The Creamery at Kennett Square
Donβt miss this talk on foraging edible invasive plants. βDetailsβ
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Michener in Bloom - Spotlight
Saturdays, March 15, 22, 29
11:00 AM β 11:30 AM
Michener Art Museum
Sign up for a 30-minute spotlight tour focused on flowers to celebrate all the indoor flowers in the Mark Sfirri show. Bucks County artist and woodworker displays turned wood flowers made of different exotic woods. Detailsβ
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READ, RUN & RANDOM NUMBERS FOR GOOD
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Belmont Hills Library Fundraiser
May 3
7:00 PM β 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. Detailsβ
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Indie Main Line Bookstores 20% off to Charity
Thursday March 13 β Friday March 14
Area locations
Shop at any iNDiE MAiN LiNE bookstore (Mavey Books, Main Point Books, Childrenβs Book World, Character Development, Narberth Bookstore), get 20% off and that goes directly to Main Line charities including Reach Out & Read, Lower Merion Conservancyβ, Saturday Club, Wolf Performing Arts, Centro De Apoyo β
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Run for the Horses
Saturday, April 12
1:00 PM
Ryerss Farm
Benefits Ryerss Farmβs retired and rescued horses. There will be a 10K, 5K and 1 mile walk on a cross country course. Pre-register online and receive a free t-shirt or register in-person race day at noon. Detailsβ
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Built on Quaker values, Stratford Friends School services neurodiverse students across the Greater Philadelphia area. With an average student to teacher ratio of 6:1, our programs are designed to prepare our unique learners for success.
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The well-rounded school day combines a research-based academic curriculum with STEM, service-based learning, physical education, and visual and performing arts that encourages our studentsβ creativity, builds a joy of learning, and bolsters self-esteem. Students also benefit from support services including Speech and Language and Occupational Therapies, and social-emotional support, to meet student needs while helping to build confidence and leadership skills. The schoolβs mission is to empower our students with the skills to be successful learners for life.
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To schedule an individual tour or learn more about Stratford Friends School contact Patty Plousis, Director of Enrollment, at admissions@stratfordfriends.org or visit the schoolβs website at stratfordfriends.org.
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Mozart's Favorite Piano Concertos
Friday, May 16, 7:30 PM & Sunday, May 18, 2:30 PM
Perelman Theater, The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia will be performing Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-flat major, K. 271 "Jeunehomme," Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466, and Higdon's Soliloquy. Mozart composed most of his piano concertos to highlight his pianistic virtuosity. Two of his personal favorites included the spirited βJeunehommeβ and the melodramatic Concerto No. 20 in D minor. Mikhail Voskresensky, a famous Russian pianist and music pedagogue who left Russia for the United States in 2022 to protest against the invasion of Ukraine, will perform both concertos. Jennifer Higdonβs Soliloquy will complete the program.Details
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SHAMROCKS & SHENANGIANS
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Conshohocken Saint Patrick's Parade
Saturday, March 15
Fayette Street, Conshohocken
Irish dancers, marching bands, live music and food and drink specials from local restaurants. Detailsβ
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St. Patrickβs Day Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, March 15 & 16
10:00 AM β 4:00 PM
Elmwood Park Zoo
Sip on specialty drinks at the Zoo Brew Beer Garden, enjoy live music and hunt for gold in a zoo-wide scavenger hunt. Wear green for $1 off carousel rides!
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The Great Narberth Leprechaun Hunt
Saturday, March 15
1:00 PM β 4:00 PM
Downtown Narberth
βKids search high and low for hidden leprechauns in various shops and restaurants. Detailsβ
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JUST FOR FUN
Concert Series
Sunday March 16
2:00 PM β 4:00 PM
Gratz College Bala Campus (formerly Levering Mill Tribute House)
Vocal chamber group Variant 6 performs a unique program for six voices and six viols. Free. Detailsβ
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Adults-Only Egg Hunt
Friday, April 4
6:00 PM β 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 (vegan and vegetarian options), open bar, auction and puppy snuggles. Benefits rescued pups of Angelβs Retreat. Purchase tickets online. Or bid online. Detailsβ
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Antiques & Collectors Fair
March 14 - 15
Greater Phila. Expo Center, Oaks
Quality dealers specializing in fine antiques, period furniture, porcelain, glass, country Americana and much, much more.
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Spring Sips
Saturdays & Sundays through April 19
Chaddsford Winery
Let your taste buds lead the way as the wineryβs trained staff guide you through a pre-selected tasting of five diverse wines that capture the flavors of spring. Light food pairings too! Detailsβ
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WHAT'S COOKIN'
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Hearth Cooking Demo & Open House
Wednesday, March 19
6:00 PM β 8:00 PM
Harriton House, Bryn Mawr
Tour Harriton House during twilight hours and sample delicious Welsh cakes cooked over the hearth. Detailsβ
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We the Pizza
Wednesday, March 19, 6:30 PM
Main Point Books, Wayne
Muhammad Abdul-Hadi of Down North Pizza in Philadelphia discusses his new cookbook, "We the Pizza: Slangin' Pies and Savin' Lives." Save room for pizza samples! Detailsβ
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TALK IT THROUGH
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Menβs Group
Thursday March 20
12:00 PM β 1:00 PM
Wayne Senior Center
Discuss topics related to menβs lives β whateverβs on your mind. Call to reserve lunch or BYO. Drinks and dessert provided. Or just stop in to chat. Free. Detailsβ
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Caregiver Support Group
Wednesday, March 19
12:30 PM β 3:00 PM
Luddington Library
Dementia Caregiver Support group for caregivers, family & friends of people with dementia. Detailsβ
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EMPOWER HOUR: A Women's Networking Event
Thursday, March 20, 8:30 AM
Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue
An inspiring morning featuring Dr. Cheryl McConnell, the first female president of Saint Josephβs University will share insight on the transformative power of lifelong learning for personal and professional growth. Detailsβ
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Feels like spring is almost here! In the meantime, console yourself with a new sushi spot in Radnor, a Main Line foodie meetup, new park debate, and a college campus stroll.
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