👋 Good Morning, Lower Merion!

Happy Friday! Happy Last Day of February!

So much to celebrate! We’ll start with YOU! Sincerely, thank you for being here. We also need to thank our sponsors. Their support allows us to put this all together for you.

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Ok, let’s get to this weekend’s lineup.

Here’s what else we’re spotlighting!

💡Narberth Borough’s Final Master Park Plan Now Available For Viewing

💡Discover Young Talent at the 2025 ISC Art Show

💡Join ElderNet's Volunteer Team and Make a Difference

💡Enhance Your Skills at the Back Tumbling Clinic

💡Learn Spanish with Main Line School Night

💡You're Invited: Celebrate Irish Heritage at the Conshohocken St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 15, 2025

💡Celebrate Black History Month at "Shades of Black"

We’ll see you on Friday!

The Lower Merion Spotlight Crew

In this issue of the Lower Merion Spotlight

💼 Business Spotlight

👥 Community Spotlight

📅 Lifestyle and Local Happenings

🏘️ Real Estate and Housing Insights

📝 Community Services and Resources

☀️ Lower Merion Weather

📃2025 Summer Camp Guide

🔗 Lower Merion and Narberth Job Board

Narberth Borough’s Final Master Park Plan Now Available For Viewing

You can CLICK HERE for more information and to view the plan.

Discover Young Talent at the 2025 ISC Art Show

Explore the creativity of Lower Merion School District students at the 2025 ISC Art Show, running from March 1st to March 8th at the Main Line Art Center in Haverford, PA. This exhibit features hundreds of artworks selected by teachers from all 11 district schools. Visit during varied gallery hours and consider donating art supplies to Lucy Belle’s Rainbow, supporting children in cancer treatment. Don’t miss this inspiring showcase of young talent!

Join ElderNet's Volunteer Team and Make a Difference

ElderNet of Lower Merion & Narberth is seeking volunteers to support local seniors. Help by driving to medical appointments, assisting with grocery shopping, friendly visiting, handyman tasks, or working in the community food pantry. Your involvement helps neighbors live independently and spreads kindness throughout the community. Visit eldernet.org/volunteer to get involved and make a positive impact today!

Enhance Your Skills at the Back Tumbling Clinic

Join the Philadelphia Gymnastics Center for a Back Tumbling Clinic on Sunday, March 2nd, from 2:30 to 3:25 PM. Designed for ages 5-12, this clinic focuses on backward basics and advanced skills like back bends, walkovers, and handsprings. The cost is $35. Returning families can enroll through the Parent Portal, while new families can register at philadelphiagymnastics.com. Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your tumbling skills!

Learn Spanish with Main Line School Night

Interested in learning Spanish? Join the Spanish I: Beginners class starting Wednesday, March 5th, from 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM at Creutzburg. Perfect for beginners or those refreshing their skills, this class enhances listening and speaking abilities through vocabulary-building activities and practical phrases for everyday situations. Secure your spot now by clicking here!

You're Invited: Celebrate Irish Heritage at the Conshohocken St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 15, 2025

Get ready for one of the most exciting celebrations of Irish heritage in the region! The Montgomery County St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns to Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM, promising a vibrant display of Irish pride, music, and community spirit.

What to Expect:
🍀 A festive procession starting at 11th Avenue and Fayette Street, marching down to Elm Street, and concluding in front of the Washington Fire Company
🎶 Traditional Irish music, lively marching bands, and energetic Irish dancers
🎉 Creative floats and spirited performances that captivate thousands of spectators

This year’s theme: “My Nation. My Heritage.”
Grand Marshal: Jackie Rittenhouse from Lower Providence Fire Company

More Than Just a Parade!
🍽️ Local restaurants and pubs will serve up delicious Irish fare, festive drinks, and unbeatable specials
🏠 House parties and gatherings bring friends and families together to celebrate
🤝 The entire community unites in a day filled with tradition, fun, and Irish pride

Why It Matters:
This beloved parade isn’t just about wearing green—it’s a celebration of Irish culture and one of Montgomery County’s biggest annual events. Whether you’re marching, spectating, or enjoying the festivities, the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day comes alive in Conshohocken!

Mark your calendars and join the fun on March 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM!
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Celebrate Black History Month at "Shades of Black"

Have a community story or event to share? Email us at LowerMerionSpotlight@gmail.com to get featured in our Community Spotlight! It’s your newsletter after all 🙂

THIS WEEK’S TOP PICK:

Princess and Frogs Tea Party

Princesses, Princes, and Frog Lovers of all ages are cordially invited to Riverbend’s Tea Party. Dress your best and enjoy an afternoon that’s all about amphibians: stories, crafts, and an animal encounter with Riverbend’s Green Tree Frog ambassadors. Guests will enjoy light tea party fare and the event is hosted by a very special princess who loves frogs! Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their finest prince, princess or frog attire for a family-friendly magical afternoon in Riverbend’s Snider Barn. The gala is a caregiver and child event and all guests must have a ticket. If you are coming with friends and would like to be seated together, please email Suzanne at ssafran@riverbendeec.org.

MORE EVENTS YOU MAY LIKE

Friday 2/28
Jim Dragoni - Happy Hour (4:00 PM) - Enjoy award-winning happy hour at 118 North with live music.
Shishi Israeli – Shared Shabbat & Family Celebration (4:30 PM) - Celebrate Shabbat with music, dance, and a Kosher meal.
Just Jessica Music (6:00 PM) - Live music performance.
Brian Elliot (7:00 PM) - Enjoy a jazzy, funk take on popular hit songs.
Dueling Pianos with The Philly Keys (7:00 PM) - A high-energy, request-driven dueling piano show.
TAUK (7:15 PM) - TAUK's Winter 2025 Tour with Minka at Ardmore Music Hall.
Boardroom Spirits - Winter Seasonal Workshop 1 (7:30 PM) - A hands-on mixology session to craft winter cocktails.
PHILLY HEART & SOUL (8:30 PM) - A 10-member dance band performing live music.

Saturday 3/1
Habitat Team Volunteers in Patterson Park (8:00 AM) - Help maintain native plant gardens for birds and butterflies.
STEM Just for Girls! Grades 5 to 8. Discover Your Future (8:30 AM) - A day of interactive STEM workshops for girls in grades 5-8.
LUDINGTON: Casey Cooks (1:00 PM) - A cooking event for kids inspired by "The Extraordinary Gardener."
MLBD Winter Bottle Share & Charity Bottle Raffle (1:00 PM) - A bourbon-sharing event supporting animal rescue.
Princess and Frogs Tea Party (2:00 PM) - A magical tea party themed around amphibians.
Listen to the Dissonance (2:30 PM) - Featuring Brittany Ann Tranbaugh, Cass Noelle, Brian Walker, and Jon Worthy.
RootSettaz RV Expo After Party (7:00 PM) - An after-party with live reggae music from Root Settaz.
Emo Night w/ Tell All Your Friends (7:00 PM) - A free all-ages emo party with live music.
FRISKY (8:30 PM) - Live music performance.
Solar Federation: Rush Tribute (9:00 PM) - A tribute to the legendary rock band Rush.

Sunday 3/2
AM RADIO (5:00 PM) - A tribute band playing classic songs from the past.
Jefferson Berry and the UAC (5:30 PM) - A night of folk rock at 118 North with Stackabones.
Jerry Spinelli Celebrates Read Across America (2:00 PM) - Celebrate reading with beloved author Jerry Spinelli.

Monday 3/3
OPEN SCREEN MONDAY (9:15 AM) - A platform for local filmmakers to showcase their work.
Game Show Night (6:00 PM) - Enjoy classic game shows with prizes, food, and drink specials.
Junior Friends (6:30 PM) - A service organization for students in grades 5-8 to help the library.

EVENTS TO PUT ON YOUR RADAR

• Shades of Black
  📍 Lower Merion High School | 📅 February 27th | 🕒 6 - 8:00 PM

• St. Patrick’s Day Parade
  📍 Conshohocken | 📅 March 15th | 🕒 2:00 PM procession starts

• Outdoors Online: Composting 101
  📍 Virtual Event | 📅 March 18th | 🕒 7 - 8:00 PM | Register HERE

• Riverbend Barn Dance
  📍 Riverbend | 📅 March 21st | 🕒 6:30 PM | 🔗 Register HERE

• Purim Fest ‘25
  📍 Kaiserman JCC, Wynnewood | 🗓️ Sunday, March 9, 2025 |🕒 11 AM - 3 PM

• Belmont Hills Library Bingo Night Fundraiser
  📍 BH Fire Company Hall | 📅 May 3rd | 🕒 7 - 10 PM

RECURRING ACTIVITIES and CLASSES

• Main Line Art Center

  • Adult and Youth classes start soon

  • March Date night classes | Click HERE

    🔍 Search catalog

• Playin’ Time Productions
  📍Kelly Music Center | 🔍 Search classes

• Art Exhibition | The Cut-Up Club

  📍Main Line Art Center | 🕒 Gallery Hours

• Kaiserman JCC

  • Full Event Calendar | 🔍Search offerings

• Wolf Performing Arts Center

  • Auditions | 🔍Search offerings

  • Classes | 🔍 Search offerings

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Market Activity Report for Lower Merion (Last 30 Days) 📊

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LOWER MERION LIBRARY SYSTEM

Friday, February 28, 2025

Gladwyne - Literary Layers: Collage and Novel Art Creations from Books
📍 Gladwyne Library, Gladwyne Meeting Room | 🕒 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📚 Categories: Civic and Social Literacy

Gladwyne - Sit N' Stitch
📍 Gladwyne Library, Gladwyne Meeting Room | 🕒 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
📚 Categories: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
👥 Audience: Adults, Older Adults

BELMONT: Fun Friday
📍 Belmont Hills Library | 🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📚 Categories: Arts & Crafts
👥 Audience: Adults, Teens, Kids, Families, Babies & Toddlers, Older Adults, Tweens

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Gladwyne - Art & Craft Workshops for Kids! Pre-k - 3rd Grade
📍 Gladwyne Library, Gladwyne Meeting Room | 🕒 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📚 Categories: Arts & Crafts
👥 Audience: Kids

Gladwyne - Art & Craft Workshops for Kids! 4th - 6th Grade
📍 Gladwyne Library, Gladwyne Meeting Room | 🕒 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📚 Categories: Arts & Crafts
👥 Audience: Kids

LUDINGTON: Casey Cooks
📍 Ludington Library, Large Auditorium | 🕒 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📚 Categories: Arts & Crafts
👥 Audience: Kids

Monday, March 3, 2025

BALA CYNWYD: Story Time
📍 Bala Cynwyd Library, Junior Room | 🕒 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
📚 Categories: Storytimes
👥 Audience: Kids, Families, Babies & Toddlers

Gladwyne - Toddler Story Time with Ms. Kathleen
📍 Gladwyne Library, Gladwyne Meeting Room | 🕒 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
📚 Categories: Basic Literacy, Storytimes
👥 Audience: Babies & Toddlers

Penn Wynne: Itty Bitty Book Club
📍 Penn Wynne Library, PW Meeting Room | 🕒 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📚 Categories: Arts & Crafts
👥 Audience: Kids

💡Check the full calendar of events by clicking here.💡

PARKS AND RECREATION

PARK AND REC NEWS

• All activities calendar

• Spring Registration now open HERE

MUNICIPAL RESOURCES

LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP

Click HERE for township events and meetings.

Click HERE for community resources

NARBERTH BOROUGH

Click HERE for borough events and meetings

Click HERE for community resources

Weekly Weather Forecast For Lower Merion Township

• Friday: ☁️ Cloudy | High: 49°F | Low: 41°F

• Saturday: ☁️ Mostly Cloudy | High: 55°F | Low: 23°F

• Sunday: ☀️ Sunny | High: 34°F | Low: 20°F

• Monday: ☀️ Sunny | High: 37°F | Low: 27°F

• Tuesday: ☁️ Mostly Cloudy | High: 50°F | Low: 42°F

• Wednesday: 🌧️ Rain Showers | High: 62°F | Low: 50°F