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🎁 Holidays in July Toy Drive
We're collecting new, unwrapped toys NOW through July 31 for the Montgomery County Holidays in July Toy Drive!

Help us spread some summer cheer and brighten the holidays for local kids in need.

📍 Drop-off: Lower Merion Police Department
Let’s make a difference—one toy at a time!

10 Days Left to Donate!

StandUp Paddleboard (SUP)

Thursday, July 24 at 6PM

Sunday, July 27th at 10:30AM

Tuesday, July 29th at 6PM

🧘‍♀️ Paddleboard Yoga on the Schuylkill
Join Hiking Hound Adventures in Gladwyne for a peaceful 1.5-hour outdoor yoga class, on the water!

🌊 SUP boards provided (or bring your own)
👥 Ages 18+, no experience needed

Find your balance in nature, reserve your spot today!

💥 Parents Night Out at Elite Sports Factory!
Drop kids (ages 6–13) off on Friday, July 25th from 6–9 PM for games & fun while you relax!
🎉 Only $20/child | 5050 Umbria St, Philly
📲 Reserve your spot—spaces fill fast!

📚 Belmont Hills Library Summer Book Swap!
Join us for the second event in our Summer Swap Series—this time, we're swapping books!

🗓 Donate up to 5 books by Saturday, July 19- (reach out to BHL ASAP! Maybe they will accept books still?!)
📍 Belmont Hills Library Saturday,July 26th 12-4pm

Come by on event day to pick out something new to read, for free! A fun, eco-friendly way to connect with neighbors and share stories.

🚣‍♂️ 2025 Cardboard Boat Regatta – Sunday, July 27
Join the fun at Belmont Hills Pool as boats made of cardboard take to the water; some float, some sink, all make a splash!

🕒 Check-in: 3:00 PM | Races follow
🌧️ Rain or shine
📅 Register by July 23 : pre-registration required!

🎉 National Night Out Wynnewood
📅 Tuesday, August 5 | 🕕 6–9 PM
📍 Wynnewood Shopping Center (rear lot), 50 E Wynnewood Rd

Join the community for a night of fun, games, rides, food, music, and more—plus a chance to meet local police, fire, and EMS teams!

National Night Out fosters community spirit and strengthens police-community partnership, celebrating its roots right here in Wynnewood while promoting safety, connection, and unity.

🚴‍♂️ Ardmore Rock N’ Ride

🗓 Date & Time: Sunday, August 10, 2025 | 10 AM–8 PM
📍 Location: Suburban Square & Ardmore Music Hall, Ardmore, PA

What’s Happening:

• USA Cycling; sanctioned bike races (from youth fun races to pro circuits)

• Live bands; including Tommy Conwell & HouseRockers, The Record Company, Nicole Atkins, and more

• Family-friendly fun: games, rock-climbing wall, obstacle course, vendors, and rides

• Exhibits & demos from Narberth Ambulance, local police & fire departments

• Free admission—community event supporting Narberth Ambulance fundraising

🎵 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!

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

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

🎉 Family Sundays on the Lawn
📍 Suburban Square |

🕚 Sundays, 11 AM – 1 PM (May–Oct)

Family Sundays are back! Join Go With Yoyo for music, games, and kid-friendly fun every Sunday through October.

☔ In case of bad weather, check our Instagram story for updates!

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! ONLY 2 MORE CONCERTS!

Summer-Sational Nights

Enjoy extended summer evenings in the gardens with picnics, music, lawn games, kids’ crafts, and garden exploration.

📍 Location: Stoneleigh: a natural garden — 1829 County Line Rd, Villanova, PA

🎟️ Cost: Free (registration encouraged)

🧺 Bring: Picnic, blankets or chairs, and your favorite beverage

💧 Weather: Events cancel only in severe weather—registrants will be notified

🧺 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: August 4 and August 18

from 3 PM to 6 PM.

🎶 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!

🎉 Grand Opening – Wednesday, July 23rd!
Join us from 11 AM–7 PM (or until sold out) for our big debut!

2528 Haverford Rd, Ardmore

📍 Takeout only, with outdoor seating
📅 Regular hours: Wed–Sun, 11AM–7 PM
📲 Available on DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub & online pickup

We're kicking things off with our signature cheesesteaks & fries—more favorites coming soon!

🎉 Kids Eat Free Wednesdays at Manayunk Brewery!
Every Wednesday from 4 PM, kids 10 & under eat free with an adult entrée purchase.
🍔 One free kids’ meal per adult meal | Dine-in only :Excludes apps & shareables
Bring the family, relax by the river, and enjoy!

The real estate market in Bala Cynwyd remains competitive, with just 2.14 months of inventory, signaling a seller’s market.

• Inventory is up 27% from last month and 31% year-over-year, giving buyers a bit more choice; but demand is still high.

• Homes are selling fast—median 13 days on market—and for 109% of asking price.

• Median sold price: $845,500

📈 Sellers can expect strong offers. Buyers should be ready to act quickly and competitively.

Thinking about making a move? Let’s talk!