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π‘Your Weekend Welcome
ISSUE #021
π Good Morning, Lower Merion!
No football this weekend? No problem. There are plenty of other happenings around Lower Merion and Narberth this weekend to keep you busyβ¦.including an Eagles Pep Rally. Make sure to check them out!
In the Spotlight:
π‘Fly, Eagles, Fly! Eagles Pep Rally This Saturday at Elmwood Park Zoo
π‘Glide Into Competition: 2025 Philadelphia Area Figure Skating Championships Now Open for Registration
π‘Join Lower Merionβs Pilot Community Compost Program
π‘Meet Ray Didinger in Ardmore This Sunday
π‘King Shooters Supply Grand Opening: Expanded Facilities and Exciting Giveaways
Keep on reading to learn more about whatβs going on in the area. We hope you find something useful! Stay Warm!
The Lower Merion Spotlight Crew
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In this issue of the Lower Merion Spotlight
ποΈ Real Estate and Housing Insights
π Your Community: Up Close
π Lifestyle and Local Happenings
π Community Services and Resources
βοΈ Lower Merion Weather
π‘ Market Activity Report β Lower Merion School District (Last 30 Days)
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Fly, Eagles, Fly! π¦ Eagles Pep Rally This Saturday at Elmwood Park Zoo
 | Get ready to cheer on the Birds at the Eagles Pep Rally this Saturday, February 3rd, at Elmwood Park Zoo! Eagles legend Brian Dawkins will be there to fire up the crowd ahead of the Super Bowl. While meet & greet tickets are sold out, fans can still catch him bringing the energy! Enjoy live entertainment, special guests, and all the game-day excitement.Wear your green, bring the hype, and feel the Philly spirit! ππ More info: elmwoodparkzoo.org/event/eagles-pep-rally |
Glide Into Competition: 2025 Philadelphia Area Figure Skating Championships Now Open for Registration
 | Registration is now open for the 2025 Philadelphia Area Figure Skating Championships, happening March 8-9 at the Philadelphia Skating Club & Humane Society in Ardmore, PA. This exciting competition is part of the 2025 Excel Series, offering skaters a chance to shine on the ice. Donβt miss your opportunity to competeβsecure your spot today!π Register here: m.usfigureskating.org/competition/35845 |
Join Lower Merionβs Pilot Community Compost Program
 | The Gladwyne location is now accepting registrations! Collect your food scraps and organic waste at home, drop them off in a nearby community bin, and let it be transformed into compost through weekly pickups. Space is limited. Sign up today to reduce waste and support sustainability!π Learn more & register: www.lowermerion.org/compost |
Meet Ray Didinger in Ardmore This Sunday
 Photo courtesy of Wheelhouse Cards website. | Philly sports fans, this one's for you! Ray Didinger will be at Wheelhouse Cards in Ardmore (78 Rittenhouse Place) on Sunday, Feb 2, from 3-5 PM signing copies of Eagles Encyclopedia! Bring your own books for signing or pick up a copy there. Plus, while you're at it, stock up on Super Bowl gear and sports cards before the big game. A must for any Birds fan!π Event details: Facebook Event |
King Shooters Supply Grand Opening: Expanded Facilities and Exciting Giveaways
 | Big news for firearm enthusiasts! King Shooters Supply is celebrating its new building addition with a Grand Opening on Sunday, February 2, 2025, from 12β6 PM. Check out their new second indoor shooting range, expanded parking, and improved entrance. Enjoy a live broadcast with Nick Kayal (2β4 PM), a firearm raffle, membership giveaway, door prizes, store-wide discounts, and Zacβs Burgers Food Truck!π See the official announcement HERE |
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Friday, January 31, 2025
Live Music: Jon Ditcher
π 118 North | π 4:00 PMLive Music: Steve Tesluk
π Gypsy Saloon | π 7:30 PMLive Music: Soulive
π Ardmore Music Hall | π 8:00 PMLive Music: Tommy Conwell & Houserockers
π 118 North | π 9:00 PMQuizzo Night
π John Henry's Pub | π 9:00 PMLive Music: Rich Lanzilotti
π The Pullman | π 6:00 - 9:00 PMLive Music: Gene Smith Band
π Dawson Street Pub | π Time TBD
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Live Music: St. Lundi
π 118 North | π 4:00 PMLive Music: Diamond Eye Jack
π 118 North | π 9:00 PMLive Music: Weirdo w/ Flavorless Gum & Elle Taranis
π Dawson Street Pub | π Time TBDLos Besos Milonguita
π Pivot Ballroom | π Time TBD
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Live Music: The Rush Experience
π Ardmore Music Hall | π 7:00 PMLive Music: Stanley Jordan
π 118 North | π 7:30 PM
RECURRING/UPCOMING EVENTS
Riverbend Barn Dance
π Riverbend | π March 21st | π 6:30 PM | π Register HEREBelmont Hills Library Bingo Night Fundraiser
π BH Fire Company Hall | π May 3rd | π 7 - 10 PM12th Annual A Cappella Sing Off | Hosted by Rotary Club of Ardmore
πPenn Valley Elementary School | π February 2nd | Get TIXNICKEL BOYS | THE BRUTALIST | A COMPLETE UNKNOWN | A REAL PAIN
πBryn Mawr Film Institue | π Check ShowtimesArt Exhibition | The Cut-Up Club
πMain Line Art Center | π Gallery Hours
Kaiserman JCC
Full Event Calendar | πSearch offerings
Wolf Performing Arts Center
Main Line Art Center
Adult and Youth classes start soon
π Search catalog
Playinβ Time Productions
πKelly Music Center | π Search classes
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LOWER MERION LIBRARY SYSTEM
Friday, January 31, 2025
Gladwyne - Sit N' Stitch
π Gladwyne Meeting Room, Gladwyne Library | π 1:00 PM β 2:30 PM
π Categories: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
π₯ Audience: Adults, Older Adults
BELMONT: Fun Friday
π Belmont Hills Library | π 3:00 PM β 5:00 PM
π Categories: Arts & Crafts
π₯ Audience: Families, Adults, Teens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Older Adults, Tweens
Saturday, February 1, 2025
ARDMORE: Take Your Child to the Library Day
π Ardmore Library | π All Day Event
π Categories: Library Activities
π₯ Audience: Kids, Teens, Families, Older Adults, Tweens
Gladwyne - Literary Layers: Collage and Novel Art Creations from Books
π Gladwyne Meeting Room, Gladwyne Library | π 10:00 AM β 5:00 PM
π Categories: Civic and Social Literacy
Penn Wynne: Take Your Child to the Library Day
π Penn Wynne Library | π 10:00 AM β 4:00 PM
π Categories: Arts & Crafts
π₯ Audience: Kids
BELMONT: Local Author Story Time with Susan Brennan
π Belmont Hills Library | π 11:00 AM β 12:00 PM
π Categories: Civic and Social Literacy, Storytimes
π₯ Audience: Kids, Families, Babies & Toddlers
Monday, February 3, 2025
BALA CYNWYD: Story Time
π Bala Cynwyd Library | π 10:30 AM β 11:00 AM
π Categories: Storytimes
π₯ Audience: Kids, Families, Babies & Toddlers
Gladwyne - Toddler Story Time with Ms. Kathleen
π Gladwyne Meeting Room, Gladwyne Library | π 10:30 AM β 11:00 AM
π Categories: Basic Literacy, Storytimes
π₯ Audience: Babies & Toddlers
Penn Wynne: Itty Bitty Book Club
π PW Meeting Room, Penn Wynne Library | π 5:00 PM β 6:00 PM
π Categories: Book Club
π₯ Audience: Kids (Grades K-2)
Penn Wynne: Book Origami - "Love"
π PW Meeting Room, Penn Wynne Library | π 7:00 PM β 8:00 PM
π Categories: Arts & Crafts
π₯ Audience: Adults
π‘Check the full calendar of events by here. π‘
PARKS AND RECREATION
PARK AND REC NEWS
Winter 2025 information
All activities calendar
MUNICIPAL HIGHLIGHTS - LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP
UPCOMING COUNCIL/COMMITTEE MEETINGS
February 3rd:
Health Advisory Council
Time: 7:00 PM
Planning Commission
Time: 7:00 PM
February 4th:
Historical Architectural Review Board
Time: 8:15 AM
Lower Merion Library System (LMLS) Board
Time: 7:00 PM
February 5th:
Grants & Community Development Committee
Time: 6:00 PM
Full Calendar HERE
MORE INFO
MUNICIPAL HIGHLIGHTS - NARBERTH BOROUGH
UPCOMING COUNCIL/COMMITTEE MEETINGS
February 3rd:
Planning Commission
Time: 7:00 PM
February 4th:
Shade Tree Commission
Time: 7:30 PM
February 6th:
Borough Council
Time: 7:00 PM
Full Calendar HERE
MORE INFO
Click HERE for community resources
Weekly Weather Forecast For Lower Merion Township
Friday: π§οΈ Light Rain | High: 45Β°F | Low: 35Β°F
Saturday: π€οΈ Partly Cloudy | High: 34Β°F | Low: 24Β°F
Sunday: π¦οΈ Rain Showers | High: 41Β°F | Low: 35Β°F
Monday: π€οΈ Partly Cloudy | High: 45Β°F | Low: 25Β°F
Tuesday: π€οΈ Partly Cloudy | High: 37Β°F | Low: 23Β°F
Wednesday: π€οΈ Partly Cloudy | High: 37Β°F | Low: 28Β°F
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