Hi Neighbor,
In 2021, I wrote an essay about my dog Mumford titled “Mumford is my Guru.” Four years later, he continues to teach me how to live.
Two weekends ago, Mumford stopped eating and seemed a little off. Still outside in our yard playing and chasing his beloved bouncy balls, I didn't think much of it. Maybe it was something he ate in the yard? He’s loves eating the spring dirt, arriving inside with his nose looking like he dunked it in milk chocolate.
After a full weekend of not eating, it was time to visit the vet. She examined him, took his temperature, felt around, and didn’t see or feel anything wrong. After some bloodwork, the test showed no Lyme or other more common possibilities, but his red blood cell count was low. She had him stay for an x-ray. She later called us and said to come back to discuss the results. READ MORE
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Notre Dame Academy • Melissa Zimmerman Realtor • Friends' Central School • Valley Forge Educational Services • Wolf PAC • Sacred Heart Academy • Stratford Friends School • Valley Forge Military Academy
Melissa, a native New Yorker with degrees in business and interior design, has spent the past 20 years raising her family in the western suburbs of Philadelphia while building a career that blends business, creativity, and a passion for home transformation.
With a background in business and human resources consulting, she shifted into interior design before expanding into real estate in 2018. Now, working with an incredible team at SERHANT Pennsylvania, she helps sellers make their homes stand out in a competitive market and guides buyers in envisioning a home’s full potential.
Melissa is a licensed real estate professional in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, giving her the ability to help clients across state lines find the perfect home or investment. Her combined expertise in real estate and interior design makes her a valuable resource for anyone looking to buy, sell, or renovate.
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Melissa Zimmerman
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SERHANT. PA | Societe Select
(610) 639-1816
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On April 19th join Jeffrey Gaines, ‘the voice of a generation,’ for an evening of soul-stirring lyrics and powerful live performances that have captivated audiences worldwide and earned high praise from Rolling Stone and The Boston Globe! With only his voice and a guitar for accompaniment, Gaines has earned a reputation as a captivating performer, entertaining his audiences worldwide. Gaines’ critical acclaim, international tours and avid fan base have established him as one of the most treasured songwriters, vocalists and inspirations in music today.
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WEEKEND PICKS!
The Ridge at Chesterbrook Beer Garden Grand Opening
Friday, April 11, 4:00 PM
1400 Liberty Ridge Drive, Chesterbrook
🎶 Live music EVERY Thursday–Sunday 🚚 Rotating food trucks 🍺 A lineup of rotating beers, cocktails & more Details
Spring Yard Sale
Saturday, April 12
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Media Borough
Media Recreation Board is hosting the annual Spring Yard Sale. Details
Make Your Own Fire Cider
April 12
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Norristown Farm Park
Join herbalist Lynn Roberts for a hands-on workshop at the PHS Community Farm where you will chop, grate, and blend potent ingredients to craft your own jar of Fire Cider to take home. Along the way, we’ll discuss the history, folklore, and medicinal properties of each ingredient, empowering you to make and adapt this traditional tonic for your own wellness needs. Details
Clover Market
Sunday, April 13
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM,
Chestnut Hill
This Market will feature 90+ carefully curated vendors with a wide variety of handmade and vintage goods along with food trucks, live music, and an abundance of shopping options. Details
ANIMAL ANTICS
Pets on the Patio
Saturday, April 12
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Chester County Art Association
This pop-up art show features a variety of local artists from The Corner Art Collective, live music and adoptable pets from Brandywine SPCA and Lucky Dawg animal rescues. Details
Spring Sheep Shearing
Friday, April 18, 2:00 PM
Harriton House, Brwn Mawr
Watch while Lena gets shorn. After her haircut you can feel her fleece and learn about the many steps it takes to go from sheep to yarn. Enjoy amake-and-take nature scavenger hunt and a make and take Spring craft project. Parking and the program are free but we will have ice cream for humans and treats for goats available for purchase. Details
FOOD FESTS
Food Truck Frenzy
Saturday, April 26
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Linvilla Orchards, Media
Bring your appetite! Taste delectable treats from a variety of food trucks throughout the afternoon while listening to live music. Details
Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival
Sunday, April 27
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Try everything from savory BBQ to sweet desserts from Philadelphia’s best food trucks and gourmet food vendors. Shop local vendors and listen to live music on TWO stages! Details
HIPPITY HOP
Beers and Bunnies
Saturday, April 12
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thornbury Farm Market, West Chester
See the Easter Bunny 12-3, along with great vendors, local food trucks and games. Enjoy great music . Pick up a CSA membership and support the farm market. Details
Old-Fashioned Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 12 & 19
10:30 AM and 1:00 PM (timed tickets)
Peddler’s Village, Lahaska
Hop over to Giggleberry Fair Green for an afternoon of Easter-themed fun! Each time slot features an age-appropriate area for ages 1-10. Details
Media Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 19, 10:00 AM
Media Borough Tot-lot and Lawn
Bring your baskets for this exciting egg hunt designed for kids up to fifth grade. There will also be a planting craft and photo station for bunny pictures. Details
Egg Hunt
Paoli Battlefield Historical Park, Malvern
Saturday, April 12, 11:00 AM
Arrive early to meet the bunny! Bring your own egg baskets & stick around after the hunt for a chance to win park themed baskets! Details
Helicopter Egg Hunt
Sunday, April 13
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
American Helicopter Museum, West Chester
Heli Hopper is visiting the museum, hiding eggs for boys and girls. There will be three different aged hunts and special eggs throughout the museum. Plus photos in the theatre. And he will have friends showing animals and animal artifacts. Hands-on crafts stations and a free take-home seed germination activity. Details
Easter Bunny Express
Saturday, April 12 – Sunday, April 13
Friday, April 17 – Sunday, April 19
Merry Mead Farm, Lansdale
The train departs every 15 minutes, but tickets must be purchased in advance. The Easter Bunny will be waiting! Details
The Bunny Hop
Saturday, April 12
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Twining Valley Park, Upper Dublin
Hop around on the Bunny Trail trying to catch Bugsy O’Hare! Using maps with clues, kids up to age ten will go on a scavenger hunt receiving rewards at various stops. Details
PERFECT PLANTING
Family Workshop: Jump Start Your Garden
Saturday, April 12
10:00–11:00 AM
Longwood Gardens
Get the whole family excited about gardening in this hands-on, hour-long workshop! Together, you’ll discover creative ways to jump-start your summer garden, including making newspaper pots for veggies, starting seeds in a miniature greenhouse, rolling wildflower seed balls to attract pollinators, and growing microgreens indoors while waiting for your outdoor garden to thrive. Details
Stoneleigh Native Plant Sale
April 12 – April 21, or until sold out
Shop online for more than 280 varieties of native plants—including more than 100 new offerings. Shopping will be open online during the month of April, and pick up pre-purchased plants on April 26 or April 27. Details
Jenkins Arboretum Plant Sale Weekend
Friday, April 25 – Sunday, April 26
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Devon
Choose from an expanded selection of native trees, perennials, and shrubs, including many rare and hard-to-find species. Proceeds from this sale support Jenkins and the Delaware Valley Rhododendron Society. Sale is outdoors, rain or shine. Details
Penn State Master Gardeners Plant Sale
Sunday, April 27
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Fairmount Park Horticulture Center, Philadelphia
Hundreds of varieties of vegetables and herbs Pollinator plants, with a focus on native species will be on sale. Details
VALLEY FORGE PARK
Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run
April 13
Valley Forge National Historical Park
For 18 years, the Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run has been a unique challenge for runners of all skill levels. Runners trek a five-mile, USAF-certified course that traverses the scenic Valley Forge National Historical Park; Walkers can enjoy a 2 mile walk through the Park. Details
Out There: A National Parks Story Screening
Tuesday, April 22
7:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Theater at Valley Forge, King of Prussia
Celebrate National Parks Week with a special screening of a breathtaking documentary exploring the stories, history, and beauty of America’s national parks, followed by a filmmaker and composer Q&A and light reception. This feature-length documentary takes you on a breathtaking 10,000-mile road trip through the parks, capturing stunning visuals, heartfelt stories, and the rich legacy of the National Park Service. Follow two friends as they explore these natural treasures, uncovering tales of inspiration, healing, and connection from park visitors and the dedicated individuals who protect and preserve these iconic spaces. Details
Uncovering The Secrets Of The Underground Railroad At Valley Forge
Wednesday, May 7, 7:00 PM
The Conference Center at Penn State Great Valley, Malvern
What is the connection between the Underground Railroad and Valley Forge? Dionne Patterson will explain, educate and inspire us at this event, which is part of Valley Forge Park Alliance’s Speaker Series, featuring experts, authors, and thought leaders who shed new light on the people, places, and untold stories of Valley Forge National Historical Park. Details
Trolley Tours in the Park
Weekends only, March – June
11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Valley Forge National Historic Park
Take in some history while spending time outdoors on this 90 minute tour of the encampment grounds. Meet at the visitor’s center. Details
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. 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 students’ 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 school’s mission is to empower our students with the skills to be successful learners for life.
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 school’s website at stratfordfriends.org.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
No-Buy Clothing Swap
April 26
“First dibs” for donors 1:00 PM, Doors open to the public 2:00PM
Radnor Library
Help our community reduce, re-use, and recycle clothes. Come and mingle with other sustainable-minded, eco-friendly people whose wish is to recycle and upcycle. Clothing drop-off ends on 4/19. Drop off no more than 6 items and receive a ticket for each item. Please bring clothing that is in good condition, clean, with no stains or holes. Details
Miles for Mental Health 5K Run and Walk
Sunday, April 27, 9:00 AM
Cynwyd Heritage Trail, Bala Cynwyd
Proceeds will support Operation Home and Healing, a program of Council for Relationships, providing counseling for active-duty service members, members of the National Guard and Reserves, and veterans of all eras (regardless of their characterization of discharge or combat status), and their spouses, and the veteran programs supported by the Rotary Club of Ardmore. Details
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