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

🎁 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!

3 Days Left to Donate!

StandUp Paddleboard (SUP)

Tuesday (tonight), 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!

🎶 Splintered Sunlight – Grateful Dead Tribute
📍 Ardmore Music Hall | Friday, August 1
🕗 Doors: 6:45 PM (Seated) | 7:15 PM (GA) | Show: 8:00 PM

For over 25 years, Splintered Sunlight has brought the spirit of the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band to life, covering hits and hidden gems alike. A must-see for Deadheads!

Gladwyne Library – Future 4 Her Camp 👩‍💻

August 4th-8th
Middle school girls (ages 10–14) are invited to this hands-on, tech-focused camp led by Baldwin School’s Future for Her group. Participants will explore entrepreneurship and build their own business ideas.

📅 One registration covers all 5 days.
💻 Bring a laptop (or call 610-642-3957 to borrow one).
🥪 Bring lunch and snacks.

Spots are limited!

🎉 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.

Just 1 Week Away!

🚴‍♂️ 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!

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

Last Concert of the Season at the Park!

🎉 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!

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!

🏡 Penn Valley Market Snapshot

Penn Valley remains a strong seller’s market with just 2.81 months of inventory and homes selling at 100% of asking price. The median sale price is $1.65M, and homes are moving fast—median days on market is 19.

📈 Inventory has ticked up slightly (+2% YoY), but the pace is steady.
👩‍💼 Sellers: Now’s a great time to list.
💼 Buyers: Be ready to move quickly and come in strong.

Thinking about making a move? Let’s talk!

🏫 Montgomery County Back-to-School Drive

Montgomery County’s annual Back-to-School Drive runs July 14 – August 22, 2025. Organized by the Department of Health & Human Services, this countywide effort collects school supplies for low-income students. Items can be dropped off at the Lower Merion Police Building.