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

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🌞 Good Morning, Lower Merion!  We’ve officially kicked off the season—and it’s already making a splash. After those wild storms rolled through this past weekend and various power outages, we’re now facing a serious heat wave, be sure to stay cool, hydrated, and safe out there! Whether you’re soaking up the sun at a local event, heading to the pool, or just finding some A/C and a good book, summer is here in full force—and we’ve rounded up some great ways to enjoy it below.

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!

💫 LOCAL EVENTS THIS WEEK!💫

JCC Website

💦 Gems at the J: Aqua Fit Pool Party
Make a splash with music, refreshments, and a fun water workout that feels more like a party!

🗓️ Thursday, June 26 |

 3:30–4:15 PM
📍 Kaiserman JCC, Wynnewood
🎉 All are welcome—whether you’re in the pool or cheering from the sidelines!

FREE!

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!

Ardmore Music Hall

🎸 Echoes: The American Pink Floyd
Celebrating 50 Years of Wish You Were Here
📍 Ardmore Music Hall
📅 Friday, June 27, 2025
🕕 Seated Doors: 6:45 PM | GA Doors: 7:15 PM | Show: 8:00 PM
🔞 21+ unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

Don’t miss this epic tribute to one of Pink Floyd’s most iconic albums!

Ardmore Library

🦋 Sensory Fun at Ardmore Library
Preschoolers get messy and creative! This week: paint coffee filters & make butterfly mobiles.

🗓️ Friday, June 27
 11:00 AM
📍 Ardmore Library Program Room
🎨 Ages: Preschool & younger

One registration per child required.

River Roads Music Festival Website

Not in Lower Merion, but too good not to share!

🎶 River Roads Music Festival – Coming to Heuser Park, KOP on July 5, 2025!

Catch an incredible lineup including the Indigo Girls, Dar Williams, The Milk Carton Kids, Sunny War, and more.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now via TIXR.
Choose GA or upgrade to VIP for early entry, lounge access, and more.

Narberth Online FB Page

 Celebrate the 4th in Narberth! 
Join us for a full day of fun this Independence Day—family-friendly activities, food, music, and fireworks! ❤️🤍💙


You won't want to miss this classic hometown celebration!

💫 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!

  • 6/25Not 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)

Rising Sun Presents Website

The Ardmore Music Hall team is hopping in to put 7 Big Stage Shows this outdoors this summer in King of Prussia in collaboration with Rising Sun Presents starting July 3rd through July 27th!

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: 

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🍻 

Ardmore Station Cafe

Ardmore Station Cafe!

6 Station Road, Ardmore

Open 8AM–2PM daily, and don’t forget: free delivery in the Ardmore Business District!

Manatawny Still Works Ardmore

🔥 Manatawny Still Works, Ardmore
Presenting Quizzo!

4th Thursday of the Month.

7pm Start!

Come stop in!!

🌿 Lower Merion Call to Action 🌿 

Lower Merion Elder Net Website

🥫💜 Thank You for Supporting ElderNet! 💜🥫
Our pantry is running low, and we need your help—every donation makes a difference.

Ways to Give:
📦 Drop-Off: Mon–Fri, 9 AM–4:30 PM
📍 9 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA
🛒 Amazon Wishlist: a.co/2vzKAcp
💸 Donate: Visit ElderNet.org or mail a check.

Let’s keep showing up for one another—because community matters. 💛

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

Gladwyne- MAY Real Estate Market Summary

Spotlight: Gladwyne Data!

19035 Snapshot!

The local real estate market remains healthy and balanced, with a 4.12 Months Supply of Inventory, signaling steady buyer demand.

📈 Inventory has inched up slightly (0.08% YoY), giving buyers more options without tipping fully into a buyer's market.

📊 Homes are selling fast—median of just 13 days on market, with a Sold-to-List Price Ratio of 1.15%, meaning sellers are getting very close to asking price.

💰 The Median Sold Price sits at $1,237,500, reflecting strong values and continued high demand for premium homes.

🔍 In short: Balanced conditions, quick sales, and solid returns for sellers—while buyers still have opportunity in this active market.

LOWER MERION WEATHER

  • Tuesday: ☀️ Sunny | High: 98°F | Low: 79°F

  • Wednesday: ⛈️ Scattered Thunderstorms | High: 95°F | Low: 76°F

  • Thursday: ⛈️ Scattered Thunderstorms | High: 89°F | Low: 68°F

  • Friday: ☁️ Cloudy | High: 74°F | Low: 66°F

  • Saturday: 🌧️ Light Rain | High: 81°F | Low: 71°F

  • Sunday: ⛅ Partly Cloudy | High: 85°F | Low: 71°F

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