Hey, Lower Merion! Your Weekly Spotlight is Here!💡

ISSUE #53 is brought to you by The MAGIC TRAVEL PROS

🌞 Good Morning, Lower Merion!  Summer is officially arriving this week! With school out, it’s time for pool/beach days, evening strolls, and soaking up the sunshine. This week brings meaningful moments too—Juneteenth offers a chance to reflect, honor, and celebrate freedom, and the summer solstice marks the longest day of the year. However you spend it, here’s to a joyful and bright start to the season!

The Lower Merion Spotlight Crew 😊 

💡SPOTLIGHT EVENT💡

Lower Merion Library-

Summer Reading Programs

Lower Merion Library System

Schools Out! Summer Reading is ON! 📚

Stop by your local library to learn about
the amazing summer challenges, programs,
and many more events they will be hosting this summer!

💫MORE LOCAL EVENTS THIS WEEK!💫

SHIFT Website

🔪 Seven Stars Sharpening Pop-Up
Wednesday, June 18 | 1–5 PM
📍 SHIFT – 252 Haverford Ave, Narberth

Bring your dull knives and tools for same-day sharpening with Seven Stars Sharpening, every Third Wednesday!

🕒 Can’t make it? Drop items off earlier that week during store hours — they’ll be ready by Wednesday evening.

🔗 Visit Seven Stars’ website for pricing and details.

RiverBend Website

🌞 Summer Solstice Celebration at Riverbend!
Kick off summer with a fun evening on the preserve—live music, wine garden, kids' activities, bonfire & s’mores, and a sunset gathering at 8:30 PM! Bring a blanket and picnic, or pre-order dinner.

📅 Friday, June 20 | 6:30–9:00 PM
🎟️ $35 per family/group
📍 Riverbend Environmental Education Center

Let’s welcome summer together!

PALM Website

🎉 Freedom for All: Juneteenth Celebration
Join us for a day of community, culture, and celebration with live entertainment, food, vendors, and fun for all ages & abilities!

📅 Saturday, June 21
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 100 W. Spring Ave, Ardmore

Let’s honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future—together!

JCC Website

🎶 Shalom Summer Celebration
Join us for an afternoon of music, community, and fun for all ages—lawn games, kids’ activities, and food available for purchase!

📅 Sunday, June 22
🎵 Jam: 3:00–3:45 PM | Concert: 4:00–5:30 PM (rain or shine)
💲 Suggested Donation: $36

Don’t miss this joyful summer gathering!

Plant 4 Good Website

🌿 Horticultural Therapy Workshop at Plant4Good
Thursday, June 27 | 6–8 PM | Ardmore | $45

Take a mindful break with gentle movement, aromatherapy, relaxing music, botanical drinks, and a hand massage — plus, you’ll create your own herb garden to take home!

Hosted by Kaitlyn of Well Rooted HT.
Preregistration required — spots are limited!

💫 ONGOING EVENTS THIS SUMMER! 💫

Narberth Online Website

🎵 FREE Concerts in the Park
📍 Chet Tyson Pavilion
🗓 Wednesday Nights | 7:00 PM

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets for a relaxing night under the stars. A perfect midweek outing for the whole family!

  • 6/18Craig Bickhardt (Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter)

  • 6/25Not Tuna (Hot Tuna/Airplane & More) w/ Harold Messinger & Molly Grace

  • 7/9The Wankers (Brit Pop)

  • 7/16Dead Flowers (Rolling Stones Tribute)

  • 7/23Julie Gold (Grammy-Winning Singer-Songwriter, “From a Distance”)

  • 7/30John Bickel & Cordelia Blue (B3-Powered R+B)

Narberth Farmers Market FB Page

🧺 Narberth Farmers Market
Thursdays, May–October from 3-7pm @ Station Circle, Narberth
Connect with local growers and makers every Thursday in downtown Narberth! Enjoy fresh, seasonal produce and artisanal goods while supporting your community.

💚 A portion of each market’s harvest is donated to the Narberth Food Bank.

Mark your calendars for the Cornucopious Farm Stand at the Kaiserman JCC this summer! Enjoy fresh, organic produce on select Mondays: 

June 23,

July 7, July 21,

August 4, and August 18

from 3 PM to 6 PM.

📷 Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts website

🎶 Bryn Mawr Twilight Concert Series
📍 Community Gazebo,

Downtown Bryn Mawr

Enjoy live music in a cozy, lawn-friendly setting! Bring your own chair and relax under the stars at this beloved concert series. Events are a mix of free and ticketed shows, with drinks available for purchase—both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. A perfect way to spend summer evenings in the heart of Bryn Mawr!

PLANNING A BIGGER ADVENTURE? 

PLAN WITH THE PRO, SO YOU CAN TRAVEL LIKE ONE!

🥘 FOOD AND DRINK🍻 

If you haven’t been lately- check out Garrett Hill Alehouse in Bryn Mawr!

La Cabra Brewing Smokehouse

🔥 La Cabra Brewing Smokehouse – Now in Bryn Mawr!


This local hot spot pairs La Cabra’s bold, flavor-packed brews with a live-fire kitchen serving up a full menu. Come for the beer, stay for the flame-cooked fare—perfect for your next night out!

🌿 Lower Merion Lifestyle 🌿 

📷 Lower Merion Parks and Recreation Website

Featuring Lower Merion Parks and Recreation Department

Lower Merion Parks and Recreation Page

🎢 DID YOU KNOW…?
Lower Merion Township offers discounted amusement park tickets!

From now through September 19, residents can purchase discounted tickets to popular parks and attractions—perfect for summer fun! 🎟️

Valid any time during the 2025 season
💳 Payment: Credit card (fees apply), cash, or check
📅 While supplies last
📞 Call ahead for availability: 610-645-6220

Note: Tickets are non-refundable. Prices subject to change.

Summer Programs

Learn more about all the summer programs for youth and adults along with their programming information for the rest of the Year!

Learn more here about Belmont Hills Pool!

Learn more here about JCC Kasierman partnership with LM Parks and Recreation.

Brought to you by our sponsor, CAROLYN KAUFMANN, Realtor with Keller Williams- Main Line

Ardmore- MAY Real Estate Market Summary

Spotlight: Ardmore Data!

19003 Snapshot!

🏡 Ardmore- Market Snapshot
Inventory remains low with just 1.17 months of supply, keeping demand high. Homes are selling fast, with a median of 15 days on the market, and buyers are paying nearly 100% of asking price. While inventory has inched up slightly over the past year, it’s still very much a competitive market!What this means:
🔑 Buyers — be ready to move quickly and competitively.
🏠 Sellers — it’s a great time to list and maximize your return.

Have questions or curious about your home’s value? Let’s connect!

LOWER MERION WEATHER

  • Tuesday: 🌧️ Light Rain | High: 74°F | Low: 68°F

  • Wednesday: 🌧️ Light Rain | High: 84°F | Low: 72°F

  • Thursday: ⛈️ Scattered Thunderstorms | High: 89°F | Low: 66°F

  • Friday: ⛅ Partly Cloudy | High: 83°F | Low: 68°F

  • Saturday: ⛅ Partly Cloudy | High: 87°F | Low: 72°F

  • Sunday: ⛅ Partly Cloudy | High: 90°F | Low: 75°F

  • Monday: 🌤️ Mostly Sunny | High: 95°F | Low: 76°F