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Tuesday, Sept 23rd

🌞 Good Morning, Lower Merion! “It’s blocked, it’s blocked”…another incredible Eagles victory! Wishing all those who observe Rosh Hashanah a sweet and joyful new year. Shana Tova! 🍎🍯 I’m thrilled to share we have hit over 3,000 subscribers here at the Spotlight. Thanks for being here every week! Keep spreading the word!

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Have a great day ☀️ - Carolyn

💫 LOCAL EVENTS THIS WEEK!💫

The Landing Kitchen FB Page

Fall Art and Craft Festival

Saturday, Sept 27th

10AM-3PM

Location: 617 Righters Ferry Rd

Bala Cywynd

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. 27th

10 AM–4 PM
🎟️ Free admission & parking

Philadelphia Skating Club

⛸️ Philadelphia Skating Club ⛸️

Sunday, Sept 28th

1:45pm-3:15PM

FREE EVENT

220 Holland Ave, Ardmore

Narberth Community Library

Narberth Community Library

We are back for more friendship bracelets! Join us on Monday, Sept 29th from 5-7 PM.

Fun, fun!

Plant 4 Good Website

Plant 4 Good

100 Cricket Ave, Ardmore
💄 DIY Lip Balm (Mom & Me, ages 12+) – Sun 9/21, 3 PM
🎃🌵 Succulent Pumpkin Workshop – Thu 10/9, 6 PM
🌸 Essential Oils for Wellness – Sun 10/12, 1 PM
🧀✨ Charcuterie Workshop – Thu 10/18, 6 PM
🌿 Terrarium Workshop – Tue 10/21, 6 PM
🌳 Intro to Bonsai – Sat 10/25, 1 PM (sign up closes this week!)

🌟 Spots fill quickly—register today to save yours!

New Horizons Senior Center

New Horizons Senior Center in Narberth is a community hub for adults 55+, offering programs in fitness, arts, lifelong learning, technology, and social activities. Located on the 2nd floor of Narberth Borough Hall, it also provides supportive services like Medicare counseling, tax help, and wellness resources, along with daily lunches and special events.

Stoneleigh

🍂 Upcoming Fall Events with Natural Lands

  • Tai Chi Tuesdays – Sept 23, Sept 30 & Oct 7 @10 AM

  • Fall Bird Walk – Tues, Sept 30 @8 AM

  • Tree Drawing for Beginners (Workshop Series) – Oct 1, 8, 15 & 22 from 2–5 PM

  • First Friday Organ Concerts – Fri, Oct 3 & Nov 7 @ 12 PM

🗓️SAVE THE DATE!🗓️

Riverbend Environmental Center

📣🍁🎃 Shiverfest 2025 !

📅 Sat, Oct 4th from 3–8 PM

Join us at Riverbend for a full day of fall fun..trick-or-treat trail, insect show, pony rides, face painting, haunted trails, arts & crafts, food trucks & more.

For nearly 40 years, this Gladwyne tradition has brought families together for seasonal fun and unforgettable memories. Tickets sell out every year, so grab yours soon! 🎟
📍 Riverbend Environmental Education Center

Ardmore Rotary Club

Annual Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, October 5th

7AM- NOON at the Firehouse

Come out and show your support!

Friends of Sabine Park Website

🍻 Narberth Oktoberfest
Sat, Oct 11th from 5–11 PM

Location: Narberth Park (21+)
Craft beer, German food, live music, and games—all to support the Narberth American Legion & Friends of Sabine Park.

JCC Kaiserman FB Page

4th Annual Fall Fest Market at JCC

Sun, Oct. 12th from 11-3pm

Live Music, Vendors, Face Painting, Carnival Games, Food Trucks and more!!

Ardmore Business Association FB Page

🎃 Ardmore Day 🎃
📅 Saturday, Oct 18th | 11 AM–4 PM
📍 Schauffele Plaza

Join us for a full day of free family fun!

🐾 Ardbark Dog Parade & Costume Contest – hosted by Michael Barkann of NBC Sports
🍬 Children’s Spooktacular Parade & Candy Scavenger Hunt – new this year!
🎶 Live Music & Entertainment all day
🎨 Face Painting, Caricatures & More
🛍️ Sidewalk Sales & Local Finds
🍔 Food Vendors & Restaurants
🚗 Family Fun Zone – bumper cars, mini golf & train rides

Ardmore Music Hall

🍂🎃 Halloween Funky Brunch and Market

Saturday, Oct 25th 11AM-3PM

Join us for our Halloween Funky Brunch & Market—with local craft vendors, great food & drinks, and live music from the AMH Family Band.

Family Friendly and Free Admission!

Belmont Hills Library FB Page

Calling All Local Vendors! 🎉
Belmont Hills Library is seeking artisans, crafters, and food & beverage vendors for our Winter Holiday Markets.

🗓️ Nov 22, Dec 6 & Dec 13, 2025
2:00–7:00 PM
📍 Belmont Hills Library

Riverbend Environmental FB Page

Riverbend Holiday Market

🌟 Call for Vendors! 🌟
Riverbend’s Holiday Market is coming Sat, Dec 6th (11–4 PM) in Gladwyne! We’re seeking local artists, makers & growers to showcase handcrafted, eco-friendly goods—art, jewelry, seasonal treats & more—in a beautiful outdoor setting.

📍 Riverbend Environmental Education Center
🎁 Free to attend | Vendors: 10% of sales
Apply by Oct 1

🏗️Township Updates🏗️

Lower Merion Township

💫 Fall Clean Up Weekend!

Oct 4th and 5th

Recycle mixed paper, textiles and commingled items. Small appliances, textiles, plastic, glass, paper, and more.

Save The Date!

Narberth Borough FB Page

Narberth Ave Bridge Replacement Town Hall
Narberth Borough invites residents, consultants, and contractors to a Town Hall on the North Narberth Ave Bridge Replacement Project. Consultants will share project details and the timeline, followed by Q&A.

📅 Tuesday, Sept 30
🕕 Doors open 6:00 PM | Presentation 6:30 PM
📍 In-person & via Zoom

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Anything with a Plug Recycling Event

Saturday, Oct 11th

9am-12pm

Location: 1300 N Woodbine Ave

Read Flyer for details!

Lower Merion Township

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off

Sunday, October 12th

1300 N Woodbine Ave

Read the flyer carefully for what is accepted and not accepted.

Lower Merion Community Watch

Community Watch Patrol Training

Tues., Oct 21st 7-8pm

Location: LM Township Board Room- 75 E Lancaster

🥘 FOOD AND DRINK🍻

Nanu’s Hot Chicken

🔥 Nanu’s Hot Chicken Grand Opening! 🔥


Ardmore, the wait is over! Join us on Friday, Sept 26 from 4–8 PM 

at 59 W Lancaster Ave for the grand opening of Nanu’s Hot Chicken.

🎉 FREE food, friends, and the crispiest, juiciest hot chicken in town.

Manayunk Brewing

🍂✨ Harvest on the River ✨🍂
Celebrate fall at Manayunk Brewing Company on Sunday, Oct 12, 1–5 PM!

🍷 Seasonal beer, wine & cider tastings
🎨 Kids’ face painting & activities
🍇 Annual grape stomp tradition

Family-friendly, rain or shine—don’t miss this riverside festival!

🏘️ Villanova- AUGUST Market Summary 🏘️

Villanova DATA

Market Update for Move-Up Buyers


For those looking to move up into a larger home, Villanova is a very competitive market right now. With just 1.11 months of inventory (down 63% year-over-year), homes sell in a median of 8 days and often for 103% of asking price. The median sold price is $1,575,000, so move-up buyers should be ready with pre-approval and competitive offers to secure the right property.

Thinking about making a move?

Let’s talk! ☎️

Have a great week everyone! Go Birds! 🏈🦅