๐Ÿ’กIn The Spotlight: 20th Annual Charlotte Miller Simon Poetry Contest

ISSUE #009

๐Ÿ‘‹ Good Morning, Lower Merion!

Welcome to Tuesday! Hopefully everyone had a warm, safe, enjoyable snow day yesterdayโ„๏ธ. Back to your regularly scheduled programs.

In todayโ€™s Spotlight:

๐Ÿ’กMLK Spotlight Series: Ways To Honor, Celebrate, and Serve

๐Ÿ’กLower Merion Christmas Tree Collection

๐Ÿ’กEnter the 20th Annual Charlotte Miller Simon Poetry Contest Presented By The Ardmore Free Library

Thatโ€™s just what weโ€™re spotlighting. To check out everything else happening around Lower Merion and Narberth, keep on reading, we think youโ€™ll find something useful.

The Lower Merion Spotlight Crew

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In this issue of the Lower Merion Spotlight

๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Real Estate and Housing Insights

๐Ÿ“… Lifestyle and Local Happenings

๐Ÿ“ฐ Local News and Community Updates

๐Ÿ“ Community Services and Resources

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TIPS FOR HOMEOWNERS TUESDAY

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SPECIAL EVENTS

TUESDAY

  • Live Music: Mark Fisher
    ๐Ÿ“ Gypsy Saloon | ๐Ÿ•’ 6:00 PM on January 7, 2025

  • No Buy-In Texas Hold'Em
    ๐Ÿ“ Great American Pub Narberth | ๐Ÿ•’ 8:00 PM on January 7, 2025

WEDNESDAY

  • Live Music: Perry Curcio
    ๐Ÿ“ Gypsy Saloon | ๐Ÿ•’ 6:30 PM on January 8, 2025

  • Live Music: Bachelor Boys
    ๐Ÿ“ 118 North | ๐Ÿ•’ 7:30 PM on January 8, 2025

  • Wine Wednesday Tasting Series
    ๐Ÿ“ Local Wine & Kitchen | ๐Ÿ•’ 6:30 - 8:30 PM on January 8, 2025

THURSDAY

  • Live Music: Dan Rendine
    ๐Ÿ“ Gypsy Saloon | ๐Ÿ•’ 6:30 PM on January 9, 2025

  • Live Music: Shakedown Citi (Grateful Dead Tribute)
    ๐Ÿ“ 118 North | ๐Ÿ•’ 8:00 PM on January 9, 2025

  • Quizzo
    ๐Ÿ“ Gullifty's | ๐Ÿ•’ 8:30 PM on January 9, 2025

  • Live Music: Rich Lanzilotti
    ๐Ÿ“ The Pullman | ๐Ÿ•’ 5:30 - 8:30 PM on January 9, 2025

FRIDAY

  • Live Music: Connor Kaufman
    ๐Ÿ“ 118 North | ๐Ÿ•’ 4:00 PM on January 10, 2025

  • Live Music: Jared Biddy
    ๐Ÿ“ Gypsy Saloon | ๐Ÿ•’ 7:30 PM on January 10, 2025

  • Live Music: Superunknown: Chris Cornell Tribute
    ๐Ÿ“ Ardmore Music Hall | ๐Ÿ•’ 8:00 PM on January 10, 2025

  • Live Music: Shaman: The Santana Experience
    ๐Ÿ“ 118 North | ๐Ÿ•’ 9:00 PM on January 10, 2025

  • Quizzo Night
    ๐Ÿ“ John Henry's Pub | ๐Ÿ•’ 9:00 PM on January 10, 2025

  • Live Music: Chris Grunwald
    ๐Ÿ“ The Pullman | ๐Ÿ•’ 6:00 - 9:00 PM on January 10, 2025

  • Live Music: The Band Joe w/ Have Fun Don't Die
    ๐Ÿ“ Dawson Street Pub | ๐Ÿ•’ Time TBD on January 10, 2025

SATURDAY

  • Ardmore Winter Beer Fest: Island Getaway
    ๐Ÿ“ Ardmore Music Hall | ๐Ÿ•’ 12:30 PM on January 11, 2025

  • Live Music: Miss Mandy
    ๐Ÿ“ 118 North | ๐Ÿ•’ 4:00 PM on January 11, 2025

  • Live Music: Jeff & Shay
    ๐Ÿ“ Gypsy Saloon | ๐Ÿ•’ 7:30 PM on January 11, 2025

  • Live Music: Unforgettable Fire
    ๐Ÿ“ Ardmore Music Hall | ๐Ÿ•’ 8:00 PM on January 11, 2025

  • Live Music: Lilly Moss w/ Olivia Love
    ๐Ÿ“ 118 North | ๐Ÿ•’ 9:00 PM on January 11, 2025

  • Date Night Workshop
    ๐Ÿ“ Main Line Art Center | ๐Ÿ•’ 6:00 - 8:00 PM on January 11, 2025

  • Live Music: Chris Grunwald
    ๐Ÿ“ The Pullman | ๐Ÿ•’ 6:00 - 9:00 PM on January 11, 2025

  • Live Music: Manayunk Homeboys
    ๐Ÿ“ Dawson Street Pub | ๐Ÿ•’ Time TBD on January 11, 2025

SUNDAY

  • Live Music: Jerry Watkins
    ๐Ÿ“ Gypsy Saloon | ๐Ÿ•’ 6:00 PM on January 12, 2025

  • Live Music: Keyon Harrold
    ๐Ÿ“ Ardmore Music Hall | ๐Ÿ•’ 7:00 PM on January 12, 2025

  • Live Music: Socks in the Frying Pan
    ๐Ÿ“ 118 North | ๐Ÿ•’ 7:30 PM on January 12, 2025

  • Sunday Funday - Balloon Twisting
    ๐Ÿ“ Garrett Hill Alehouse | ๐Ÿ•’ 12:00 PM

RECURRING EVENTS

  • WICKED | FLOW | BABYGIRL | A COMPLETE UNKNOWN | A REAL PAIN
    ๐Ÿ“Bryn Mawr Film Institue | ๐Ÿ•’ Check Showtimes

  • Art Exhibition | The Cut-Up Club

    ๐Ÿ“Main Line Art Center | ๐Ÿ•’ Gallery Hours

  • Kaiserman JCC

    • Full Event Calendar | ๐Ÿ”Search offerings

  • Wolf Performing Arts Center

  • Main Line Art Center

    • Adult and Youth classes start soon

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MLK Spotlight Series: Ways to Honor, Celebrate, and Serve

Clean-Up Projects: Beautify Your Community


Cleaning up parks, streets, or public spaces is a hands-on way to give back and make an immediate impact. Grab some gloves, a trash bag, and a few friends to help keep our community beautiful and safe. Clean-up projects foster pride in our shared spaces and teach younger participants the value of taking care of the environment. Whether itโ€™s a park or a neighborhood street, every small effort creates a cleaner, greener future.

โ™ ๏ธLower Merion High School Athleticsโ™ ๏ธ

Good Luck Aces!

  • Tuesday, January 7th

  • 3:45 PM: Boys Freshman Basketball @ Marple Newtown High School

  • 4:00 PM: Girls Freshman Basketball vs. Marple Newtown (@ Bryant Gym โ€“ Postponed)

  • 5:30 PM: Girls JV Basketball vs. Marple Newtown

  • 5:30 PM: Boys JV Basketball @ Marple Newtown High School

  • 7:00 PM: Boys Varsity Basketball @ Marple Newtown High School Gym

  • 7:00 PM: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Marple Newtown

Check out the full schedule here for any updates!

๐ŸHarriton High School Athletics๐Ÿ

Good Luck Rams!

  • Tuesday, January 7:

  • 3:45 PM: Girls Freshman Basketball @ Ridley High School (Postponed)

  • 4:00 PM: Boys Freshman Basketball vs. Ridley High School

  • 5:30 PM: Girls JV Basketball @ Ridley High School (Green Gym)

  • 5:30 PM: Boys JV Basketball vs. Ridley High School

  • 7:00 PM: Girls Varsity Basketball @ Ridley High School (Green Gym)

  • 7:00 PM: Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Ridley High School

Check the full schedule here for updates!

Lower Merion Christmas Tree Collection

Curbside tree collection runs during the first two weeks of January on your regular refuse day.

Prefer to drop off your tree? Head to the Public Works Complex at 1300 N. Woodbine Ave., Penn Valley:
๐Ÿ•’ Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 AM - 3 PM | Sat, 9 AM - 2:30 PM

๐ŸŒŸ Reminder: Remove all ornaments, stands, and decorations before disposal! Letโ€™s recycle responsibly this holiday season! ๐ŸŒฑ

Enter the 20th Annual Charlotte Miller Simon Poetry Contest

Hosted by the Ardmore Free Library, this contest is open to adults, teens (grades 7-12), and children (grades 1-6). Submit your original, unpublished poem by Friday, January 3, 2025.

๐Ÿ† Prizes:
1st - $100 | 2nd - $75 | 3rd - $50
๐Ÿ“… Award Ceremony: March 16, 2025, at 2 PM
Submit online: bit.ly/ardmorepoetry2025
Questions? [email protected] or 610-642-5187.

LOWER MERION LIBRARY SYSTEM

TUESDAY

  • BALA CYNWYD: Story Time
    ๐Ÿ“ Bala Cynwyd Library | ๐Ÿ•’ 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    ๐Ÿ“š Categories: Storytimes
    ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Audience: Kids, Families, Babies & Toddlers

  • BELMONT: Story Time
    ๐Ÿ“ Belmont Hills Library | ๐Ÿ•’ 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    ๐Ÿ“š Categories: Storytimes
    ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Audience: Kids, Families, Babies & Toddlers

  • LUDINGTON: Story Time with Miss Jackie
    ๐Ÿ“ Ludington Library | ๐Ÿ•’ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    ๐Ÿ“š Categories: Storytimes
    ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Audience: Babies & Toddlers

  • LUDINGTON: Introduction to iPhone Photos: Camera, Editing, Albums, iCloud
    ๐Ÿ“ Ludington Library | ๐Ÿ•’ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    ๐Ÿ’ป Categories: Computers
    ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Audience: Adults, Older Adults

  • LUDINGTON: Open Tech Help
    ๐Ÿ“ Ludington Library | ๐Ÿ•’ 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    ๐Ÿ’ป Categories: Computers
    ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Audience: Adults, Older Adults

  • PENN WYNNE: Middle School Meetup (Grades 5-8)
    ๐Ÿ“ Penn Wynne Library | ๐Ÿ•’ 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    ๐ŸŽฒ Categories: Social Meetup, Crafts, Games
    ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Audience: Teens, Tweens

  • GLADWYNE: Adult DIY Hour
    ๐Ÿ“ Gladwyne Library | ๐Ÿ•’ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    ๐ŸŽจ Categories: Arts & Crafts
    ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Audience: Adults, Older Adults

๐Ÿ’กCheck the full calendar of events by here. ๐Ÿ’ก

PARKS AND RECREATION

PARK AND REC NEWS

MUNICIPAL HIGHLIGHTS - LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP

UPCOMING COUNCIL/COMMITTEE MEETINGS

  • Historical Architectural Review Board
    ๐Ÿ“ Date: January 7, 2025 | ๐Ÿ•’ 8:15 AM

  • Ad Hoc Nominations Committee
    ๐Ÿ“ Date: January 8, 2025 | ๐Ÿ•’ 9:45 AM

  • Human Relations Commission
    ๐Ÿ“ Date: January 9, 2025 | ๐Ÿ•’ 7:00 PM

MORE INFO

  • Renew your residential parking permits HERE (January 13th deadline).

  • The township NEEDS YOUR FEEDBACK! Please take the Five Year Consolidated Plan Survey HERE (January 31st deadline).

  • Click HERE for community resources

MUNICIPAL HIGHLIGHTS - NARBERTH BOROUGH

UPCOMING COUNCIL/COMMITTEE MEETINGS

  • January 7, 2025
    ๐Ÿ•’ 7:30 PM | Shade Tree Commission Meeting

  • January 8, 2025
    ๐Ÿ•’ 7:00 PM | Civic Association Meetings (Multipurpose Room Reserved)

  • January 9, 2025
    ๐Ÿ•’ 7:00 PM | Environmental Advisory Council Meeting

  • January 10, 2025
    ๐Ÿ•’ 10:00 AM | Public Health and Safety Committee Meeting

MORE INFO

  • Narberth Park Plan

    • Check out the plan

    • Public feedback wanted | Complete survey here

  • Click HERE for community resources

PUT IT ON YOUR RADAR

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day | ๐Ÿ“… January 20th | Administration Building and Libraries CLOSED

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