👋 Good Morning LM! Welcome to Sunday. 2025 is right around the corner….can you believe it?!
In today’s Spotlight:
💡Lower Merion Police Invite Locals to Sweeten Community Ties with "Cookies with a Cop"
💡From Kid-Friendly Fun to Nightlife: Celebrate NYE 2025 in Lower Merion
💡Chabad of the Main Line Hosts Festive Menorah Parade for Chanukah
If you want to know more than most about what’s happening today around Lower Merion and Narberth, keep reading. We hope you enjoy and find something that makes your day better!
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
📝 Community Services and Resources
📰 Local News and Community Updates
☀️ Lower Merion Weather
Market Activity Report For Lower Merion Township
💡Reports will begin appearing in 2025!💡
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29
A REAL PAIN | WICKED | FLOW | BABYGIRL | A COMPLETE UNKNOWN | QUEER
📍Bryn Mawr Film Institue | 🕒 Check ShowtimesGame Time Specials
📍Gullifty’s | 🕒 Eagles at 1:00 p.m. and Flyers at 9:00 p.m. | specialsSunday Happy Hour
📍John Henry’s Pub | Dog friendly patio - NFL ticket | 🕒 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Art Exhibition | The Cut-Up Club
📍Main Line Art Center | Closed Sundays | 🕒 Gallery Hours
PUT IT ON YOUR RADAR
BrewCafe Comedy Night | 📍Tired Hands Brewing Company | 📅 January 17th | A fun night of comedy with Belynda Cleare, Ryan Foster, and James McAliney.
Jazz Jam Sessions | 📍McCloskey’s Tavern | 📅 Every Monday starting January 22nd | Bring your instrument and sit in with the band or just come enjoy!
Quizzo | 📍Gullifty’s | 📅 Every Thursday | Enjoy specials and Quizzo with Johnny cheesesteaks
Open House | 📍Appleford Estate | 📅 January 25th | Enjoy this catered event, courtesty of Serock Catering, and see how Appleford can help create a memorable event for you. Please RSVP.
Lower Merion Police Invite Locals to Sweeten Community Ties with "Cookies with a Cop"
The Lower Merion Police Department is hosting "Cookies with a Cop" on January 10, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m., at Daydream Kreative Studios in Ardmore. The event offers cookie decorating with officers and a free book for participants. No registration is required.
From Kid-Friendly Fun to Nightlife: Celebrate NYE 2025 in Lower Merion
As 2025 approaches, residents of the Lower Merion area have plenty of exciting options to celebrate the new year. Whether you’re planning a fun family outing or a lively evening with friends, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a look at New Year’s Eve events happening in Lower Merion:
The Menzingers (Night 2) at Ardmore Music Hall, 23 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore
NYE Daytime Family Jam ft. Alex & The Kaleidoscope at Ardmore Music Hall, 23 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore
New Year's Eve Family Brunch Party at Lola's Garden, 51 St. Georges Road, Ardmore
In nearby areas, additional events offer even more ways to ring in the new year:
New Year's Eve with Basic Cable: '80s Tribute at 188 North, 118 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne
New Year's Eve at Valley Forge Casino Resort at 1160 1st Ave., King of Prussia
New Year's Eve at The Berwyn Tavern, 625 Lancaster Ave., Berwyn
New Year's Eve at TJ's Restaurant and Drinkery, 35 Paoli Plaza, Paoli
There are even celebrations just for kids:
Kiddie’s New Year’s Eve at Southern Cross Kitchen in Conshohocken
Kids’ New Year’s Eve at Arnold’s Family Fun Center in Oaks.
Chabad of the Main Line Hosts Festive Menorah Parade for Chanukah
Chabad of the Main Line is hosting a Chanukah Menorah Parade on December 29, 2024, at 3:30 PM, starting from their center in Merion Station. Participants can join the parade by RSVPing and requesting a car menorah via their website here.
LOWER MERION LIBRARY SYSTEM
Winter Break Crafts
📍 Ardmore Library | 🕒 10:00 - 5:00 p.m.
PARKS AND RECREATION
PARKS
Parks fact sheet
Become a Park Friend
Here is a full list of all the parks, playgrounds and trails in Lower Merion.
💡This Week’s Park Spotlight: Appleford Estate 💡
Discover the historic charm and stunning gardens of Appleford Estate, a treasured gem in Lower Merion Township. We’re sharing the full story on our Facebook page. Head over to read more and tell us what you love about this incredible spot!
RECREATION
Winter programs START SOON!
Winter 2025 information
All facilities list
All activities calendar
Get your picnic or pavilion permit here
MUNICIPAL HIGHLIGHTS
LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP
LM Report-it
Download app here
Community Services
💡Community service Spotlight | Home security assessment program | LMPD offers a FREE home security survey for township residents. Full details.
Find the full list of services offered here
Transit Information
NARBERTH BOROUGH
Create your MyGov account
Report issues
Submit requests
Apply for Permits
Narberth Park Plan
PUT IT ON YOUR RADAR
Holiday week refuse and recycling collection | 📅 December 30th - January 3rd | Special Holiday Collection schedule
New Year’s Day | 📅 January 1st | All municipal offices CLOSED
Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 📅 January 20th | Administration Building and Libraries CLOSED
DIRECTORIES
LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP
FOOD PANTRIES
Ada Mutch Community Resource Center
Food Distribution | 📅 Tuesdays and Thursdays | 🕒 10:00 - 11:45 p.m. and 2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Narberth Community Food Bank
Food Distribution | 📅 Tuesdays and Thursdays | 🕒 10:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Make a monetary donation
Ardmore Food Pantry
Food Distribution | 📅 Mondays | 🕒 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. and 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Make a monetary donation
Mitzvah Food Program
Food Distribution | 📅 Thursdays | 🕒 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. and 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Make a monetary donation
Donation drop off | Please call: 215.832.0815
