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

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Tuesday, August 19th

🌞 Good Morning, Lower Merion! Several of you reached out this past week with local news and events, it’s always great to hear what’s happening around our community. As always, if you have something to share, please send it my way so we can spread the word! August is flying by, and I’m savoring these last summer days before the kids head back to school.

Do you have an upcoming event to share with us? Want your business in the spotlight? Please send an email here: [email protected] 

Have an awesome day ☀️ - Carolyn

💫 LOCAL EVENTS COMING UP!💫

Gladwyne Library FB Page

🧘 Yoga at the Gladwyne Library
Join Yoga@Play for a special yoga session for caregivers and toddlers! Bond with your child through poses, mindfulness, and fun games, then relax together.
📅 Tomorrow-Wednesday, Aug 20th

  11:30 AM–12:30 PM
📍 Gladwyne Library
Ages 1–5 | Space limited to 15 children | Registration required

Elite Sports Factory

💥 Parents Night Out at Elite Sports Factory!
Drop kids (ages 6–13) off on Friday, Aug 22nd from 6–9 PM for games & fun while you relax!
🎉 Only $20/child | 5050 Umbria St, Philly
📲 Reserve your spot—spaces fill fast!

Lower Merion Library System

📚 Friendship Bracelets at

The Narberth Library
Tuesday, Aug 26th from 5-7pm

🗓Join us for bracelet making, snacks and Taylor Swift music!

Join in on the fun!

Horizon Senior Center

🎉 New Horizons Turns 50!
To celebrate 50 years of serving our community, Executive Director Rich Stein is running 50 miles in one day to raise funds for the next 50 years of programs at New Horizons Senior Center.

📅 Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025
📍 Narberth ➝ Ashbridge Park ➝ back (x5!)

How to Help:
💛 Donate to support classes, meals & activities
👏 Cheer Rich on along the route
📢 Spread the word to friends & neighbors

The Hot Spot Pottery

🎨 The Hot Spot Studios – Main Line & Philly

Newly Opened at 717 Montgomery Ave, Narberth!
Get creative with pottery painting, custom candles, and more at The Hot Spot Studios in Narberth. Perfect for family fun, date nights, birthdays, or just an afternoon escape.

🏗️Township Updates🏗️

Lower Merion Township Website

💫 Gladwyne Park is Now Re-Opened!

933 Youngsford Road

In case you missed the update, like I did, the park is now open for visitors! I’m hearing awesome things about all the improvement!

Get Playing!

Lower Merion Parks and Recreation

🍂 Looking for Fall Fun?
Lower Merion Township Parks & Recreation has a full lineup of programs for ALL ages! 🏞️🏀🎨
🍁 Fall registration now open for township residents — don’t miss out!

🗓️SAVE THE DATE!🗓️

Bryn Mawr Business Association FB Page

🎪 Bryn Mawr Day 2025

Saturday, Sept 6

from 9 AM–2 PM


Join us for a free day of family fun 🎉! Enjoy the petting zoo 🤹‍♀️, shop local 🛍️, meet neighborhood businesses 🤝, and savor delicious dishes 🍔🌮. A Main Line tradition you won’t want to miss!

Location: The lot between Lancaster/Morris/Bryn Mawr across from the Ludington Library

Lower Merion Township Sustainability FB Page

🌳 Free Tree Health Workshop
Learn about Tree Choice & Care with the Bala Cynwyd Tree Tenders and Bartlett Tree Experts.


📍 Bala Cynwyd Library
📅 Tuesday, Sept. 9th

Senior Living Specialist

📽️ Senior Living Event – Bryn Mawr
📅 Thursday, Sept. 18

9:30 AM–12 PM

Join Senior Living Specialists Philly and Penn Memory Center for a free screening of Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s.

Then stay for a post-film discussion led by Penn Memory Care
📍 Bryn Mawr Film Institute

824 W Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr

Narberth Online FB Page

 🌕 Family Movie Night – E.T. at Sabine Park
📅 Saturday, Sept. 20 

7 PM | 📍 Narberth, PA
(Rain date: Sun, Sept. 21)


Join us under the stars for a free showing of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 🚲👽💫! Bring blankets, snacks, and your best alien impressions 🛸🍿. Sponsored by Narberth Parks & Recreation.

Harriton Historic House and Park

🍂 Harriton Farmstead Fair
Celebrate fall at the 35th Annual Farmstead Fair! Enjoy living history, bluegrass music, raptor demos, LEGO play, kids’ games, craft vendors, food, and more.
📍 Harriton House, Bryn Mawr
📅 Saturday, Sept. 27 · 10 AM–4 PM
🎟️ Free admission & parking

Philadelphia Skating Club

Philadelphia Skating Club

220 Holland Ave, Ardmore

Check out the recent renovations and register to learn how to skate. Classes start in October.

💫Ongoing Summer Events 💫

Suburban Square Events

🎉 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!

Stoneleigh Website

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 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.

📷 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🍻

Gullifty’s FB

🎶 Live Music on the Patio at Gullifty’s Bryn Mawr


Join us this Wednesday Aug 20th from 5–8 PM as we welcome back local favorite Ava DiFiore! Enjoy great tunes and summer evenings outdoors. 🌤️ Stay tuned—our September lineup kicks off Live Music Saturdays from 7–10 PM!

Digg Inn Suburban Square

🎉 DIG INN is now Open in Suburban Square!

76 Coulter Ave, Ardmore
📅 Regular hours:

Mon-Sun 10:30AM-9PM

Their focus is on fresh, veggie forwards meals with local ingredients.

Stop by today, Tuesday Aug 12th, for sidewalk samplings tasting from 11:30-1:30PM !

McSorleys FB Page

🍗 Laughs & $1 Wings at McSorley’s!

2330 Haverford RD, Ardmore


Every Tuesday free comedy at McSorley’s Ale House! Comedian sign-ups start at 6:30 PM—don’t miss the fun (and the $1 wings!).

🏘️ Penn Valley- JULY Market Summary 🏘️

July data is in!!

Penn Valley DATA

🏡 Downsizing in Penn Valley?

Here’s What to Know
Penn Valley is firmly in a seller’s market with only 1.6 months of inventory, meaning demand far outweighs supply. Homes are selling in a median of just 2 days, often for 101% of asking price, showing how competitive conditions are.

Inventory dropped 32% in the past month, creating even tighter competition among buyers, though it’s still up 16% year-over-year, hinting at a possible stabilizing trend. The median sale price is $1.52M, giving downsizing sellers strong leverage.

If you’re considering a move to a smaller home, now may be an excellent time to list and maximize your return.

Thinking about making a move?

Let’s talk!

🚨Lower Merion Call to Action!📣

🏫 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.

3 MORE days to still help donate!

☀️ Lower Merion 7-Day Forecast (Aug 19–26)


Tue, Aug 19: Partly cloudy ⛅ High 75°F
Wed, Aug 20: Clouds & sun ⛅ Afternoon shower possible 🌦️ High 77°F
Thu, Aug 21: Partly sunny 🌤️ High 80°F
Fri, Aug 22: Mostly sunny 🌞 High 84°F
Sat, Aug 23: Sunny & warm 🌞 High 85°F
Sun, Aug 24: Mostly cloudy ☁️ High 82°F
Mon, Aug 25: Humid 🌡️ Morning rain 🌧️ & afternoon t-storms ⛈️ High 83°F

Have a wonderful week!