👋 Good Morning, Lower Merion!
Let’s kick off the weekend with something worth Spotlighting! We hope you enjoy your Saturday.
In today’s Spotlight:
💡MLK Spotlight Series: Ways To Honor, Celebrate, and Serve
💡Ardmore Rotary’s A Cappella Sing-Off Returns February 2 to Support Local Charities
That’s just what we’re spotlighting. To check out everything else happening around Lower Merion and Narberth, keep on reading, we think you’ll find something useful.
The Lower Merion Spotlight Crew
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In this issue of the Lower Merion Spotlight
🏘️ Real Estate and Housing Insights
📅 Lifestyle and Local Happenings
📰 Local News and Community Updates
📝 Community Services and Resources
☀️ Lower Merion Weather
Saturday Statistics
AREAS WITH POPULAR LISTINGS
📊 Market Activity Report – Lower Merion (Last 30 Days)
👥 Number of Active Buyers: 602
💬 Buyer Interactions: 1,940
🏠 Recently Listed/Updated Listings: 59
💲 Average List Price: $1.2M
✅ Recently Sold Listings: 155
💰 Average Sold Price: $941.4K
📐 Average Sold Price per Sq Ft: $325
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Keller Williams Main Line
SPECIAL EVENTS
SATURDAY
Ardmore Winter Beer Fest: Island Getaway
📍 Ardmore Music Hall | 🕒 12:30 PM on January 11, 2025Live Music: Miss Mandy
📍 118 North | 🕒 4:00 PM on January 11, 2025Live Music: Jeff & Shay
📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 7:30 PM on January 11, 2025Live Music: Unforgettable Fire
📍 Ardmore Music Hall | 🕒 8:00 PM on January 11, 2025Live Music: Lilly Moss w/ Olivia Love
📍 118 North | 🕒 9:00 PM on January 11, 2025Date Night Workshop
📍 Main Line Art Center | 🕒 6:00 - 8:00 PM on January 11, 2025Live Music: Chris Grunwald
📍 The Pullman | 🕒 6:00 - 9:00 PM on January 11, 2025Live Music: Manayunk Homeboys
📍 Dawson Street Pub | 🕒 Time TBD on January 11, 2025
SUNDAY
Live Music: Jerry Watkins
📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 6:00 PM on January 12, 2025Live Music: Keyon Harrold
📍 Ardmore Music Hall | 🕒 7:00 PM on January 12, 2025Live Music: Socks in the Frying Pan
📍 118 North | 🕒 7:30 PM on January 12, 2025Sunday Funday - Balloon Twisting
📍 Garrett Hill Alehouse | 🕒 12:00 PM
RECURRING EVENTS
12th Annual A Cappella Sing Off | Hosted by Rotary Club of Ardmore
📍Penn Valley Elementary School | 📅 February 2nd | Get TIXWICKED | FLOW | BABYGIRL | A COMPLETE UNKNOWN | A REAL PAIN
📍Bryn Mawr Film Institue | 🕒 Check ShowtimesArt Exhibition | The Cut-Up Club
📍Main Line Art Center | 🕒 Gallery Hours
Kaiserman JCC
Full Event Calendar | 🔍Search offerings
Wolf Performing Arts Center
Main Line Art Center
Adult and Youth classes start soon
🔍 Search classes
Playin’ Time Productions
📍Kelly Music Center | 🔍 Search classes
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MLK Spotlight Series: Ways to Honor, Celebrate, and Serve
Family Book Club: Learn Together, Grow Together
Hosting a family book club is a meaningful way to honor Dr. King’s legacy. Choose books that explore themes of equality, justice, and kindness to spark important conversations with kids of all ages. Stories like “Martin’s Big Words” or “I Am Martin Luther King, Jr.” help children connect with Dr. King’s message in an age-appropriate way. Sharing these stories as a family builds empathy, understanding, and a commitment to creating a better future.
♠️Lower Merion High School Athletics♠️
Aces Weekend Schedule:
Saturday, January 11:
TBA: Boys Varsity Indoor Track (Virginia Beach Relays) @ Virginia Beach
10:00 AM: Girls Varsity Cheerleading @ Multiple Teams (+11) (@ HHS Gym – Rescheduled)
11:30 AM: Girls JV Basketball vs. Penncrest High School (@ Bryant Gymnasium)
1:00 PM: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Penncrest High School (@ Bryant Gymnasium)
4:00 PM: Boys & Girls Varsity Swimming & Diving vs. Conestoga High School (@ LMHS Pool)
4:15 PM: Boys JV Basketball @ Penncrest High School (@ Kaufman Gymnasium)
6:00 PM: Boys Varsity Basketball @ Penncrest High School (@ Kaufman Gymnasium)
Check out the full schedule here for updates!
🐏Harriton High School Athletics🐏
Rams Weekend Schedule:
Saturday, January 11:
TBA: Boys Varsity Indoor Track (Kevin Dare Invitational) @ Penn State University
TBA: Girls Varsity Indoor Track (Kevin Dare Invitational) @ Penn State University
8:30 AM: Boys Varsity Indoor Track (TFCA Meet 6) @ Lehigh University
9:30 AM: Boys Freshman Basketball vs. Haverford High School (@ Harriton Main Gym)
10:00 AM: Girls Varsity Cheerleading @ Multiple Teams (+11) (@ HHS Gym – Rescheduled)
11:00 AM: Boys JV Basketball vs. Haverford High School
12:30 PM: Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Haverford High School
Check the full schedule here for updates!
Ardmore Rotary’s A Cappella Sing-Off Returns February 2 to Support Local Charities
Image courtesy of Rotary Club of Ardmore’s Facebook Page
The Ardmore Rotary’s 12th Annual A Cappella Sing-Off will take place on February 2, featuring eight high school a cappella teams competing to win donations for their chosen charities. Each charity will receive at least $500, with second-place winners earning $750 and first-place winners receiving $1,000. The event starts at 1 p.m., with doors opening at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are available online HERE.
LOWER MERION LIBRARY SYSTEM
Saturday
BELMONT: Messy Me with Mr. E!
📍 Belmont Hills Library | 🕒 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📚 Categories: Arts & Crafts
👥 Audience: Kids, Families, TweensBELMONT: What to Expect When You're Expecting and Beyond with Dr. Soni Arora
📍 Belmont Hills Library | 🕒 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📚 Categories: Health Literacy
👥 Audience: AdultsGLADWYNE: Art & Craft Workshops for Kids! (Pre-K - 3rd Grade)
📍 Gladwyne Library, Meeting Room | 🕒 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
📚 Categories: Arts & Crafts
👥 Audience: KidsGLADWYNE: Art & Craft Workshops for Kids! (4th - 6th Grade)
📍 Gladwyne Library, Meeting Room | 🕒 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
📚 Categories: Arts & Crafts
👥 Audience: KidsARDMORE: Turing Tumble Marble Based Computers
📍 Ardmore Library, Program Room | 🕒 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
📚 Categories: STEM/STEAM
👥 Audience: Teens, Families, Tweens
💡Check the full calendar of events by here. 💡
PARKS AND RECREATION
PARK AND REC NEWS
Winter programs START SOON!
Winter 2025 information
All activities calendar
MUNICIPAL HIGHLIGHTS - LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP
UPCOMING COUNCIL/COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Planning Commission
📍 Date: January 13, 2025 | 🕒 7:00 PMShade Tree Commission
📍 Date: January 14, 2025 | 🕒 7:00 PMPolice Committee
📍 Date: January 15, 2025 | 🕒 6:00 PMFinance Committee
📍 Date: January 15, 2025 | 🕒 6:30 PMBuilding & Planning Committee
📍 Date: January 15, 2025 | 🕒 7:00 PM
MORE INFO
MUNICIPAL HIGHLIGHTS - NARBERTH BOROUGH
UPCOMING COUNCIL/COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Police Advisory Committee
📍 Date: January 14, 2025 | 🕒 7:30 AMParks & Rec Board Meeting
📍 Date: January 14, 2025 | 🕒 7:00 PMZoning Hearing Board Meeting
📍 Date: January 15, 2025 | 🕒 7:00 PMFinance & Administration Committee Meeting
📍 Date: January 16, 2025 | 🕒 6:00 PMBorough Council Business Meeting
📍 Date: January 16, 2025 | 🕒 7:00 PM
MORE INFO
Narberth Park Plan
Click HERE for community resources
PUT IT ON YOUR RADAR
Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 📅 January 20th | Administration Building and Libraries CLOSED
