💡Your Weekly Warm Up

ISSUE #022

February 04, 2025

👋 Good Morning, Lower Merion!

We hope this issue finds you being patient waiting for Sunday to arrive 🙂. If that’s a challenge, there are plenty of activities happening locally.

If like many folks, you find yourself thinking about summer camp for the kids, check out our summer camp guide below. Currently, there are about 60 for you to look through, and we’re adding more each week. Most registrations are already open and early bird specials will be ending soon (for some), so be sure to check it out!

Ok, let’s get to today’s issue.

In the Spotlight:

💡BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Mavey books is Ardmore

💡Your Guide to Summer Camps is Here

💡NBC10’s Road To Victory Bus Tour Stops In Conshohocken Wednesday

💡Reminder: Lower Merion Author Contest Deadline Approaching

💡Homeschool Fun at Uplink Studios

💡Shop for a Cause & Spread Some Love

💡Celebrate Black History Month with Montco’s Virtual Programs

Keep on reading to learn more about what’s going on in the area. We hope you find something useful!

The Lower Merion Spotlight Crew

Are there some local events we should know about? Click the button below and let us know. It’s your newsletter, after all! 🙂

In this issue of the Lower Merion Spotlight

🏘️ Real Estate and Housing Insights

🔍 Your Community: Up Close

📅 Lifestyle and Local Happenings

📝 Community Services and Resources

☀️ Lower Merion Weather

📃2025 Summer Camp Guide

🔗 Find & Share Local Jobs

🏡 Market Activity Report – Lower Merion School District (Last 30 Days)

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Popular areas in Lower Merion Township

👥 Number of Active Buyers: 646
💬 Buyer Interactions: 2,478

🏠 Recently Listed/Updated Listings: 60
💲 Average List Price: $1.2M

✅ Recently Sold Listings: 157
💰 Average Sold Price: $912.5K
📐 Average Sold Price per Sq Ft: $321

ARE YOU:

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🏠 Looking to help someone buy or sell a home in Lower Merion?

If you answered yes to any of the above, CLICK HERE to connect with Carolyn, your trusted local expert for all things Real Estate in Lower Merion!

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💡BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT💡

Mavey Books in Ardmore

Picture courtesy of Mavey Books Facebook Page

Mavey Books is an independent bookstore located in Ardmore, carrying a wide range of titles with a focus on inclusive and diverse authors. The store is owned by Nadia, a mother of eight grown children, who opened the bookstore as a way to combine her interests in business, people, and literature.

Mavey Books offers fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and children’s literature. The store is a women-owned business with an eclectic, international background. A dedicated bookshelf in the store highlights Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren, a character known for independence and originality.

In addition to book sales, Mavey Books hosts community-focused events, including:
📚 Book clubs
🎤 Author talks at local venues
📍 Pop-up events featuring books for sale

Nadia is currently reading The Note by Alafair Burke, Rental House by Weike Wang, and The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates.

For more information, Mavey Books can be found online at www.MaveyBooks.com and on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads.

Your Guide to Summer Camps is Here

Planning for summer? We’ve put together a comprehensive guide to local summer camps, making it easy to find the best options for your kids! Whether you're looking for sports, arts, STEM, outdoor adventures, or general fun, this resource has you covered.

Check out the guide and start planning for an unforgettable summer! ☀️🏕️🎭🏀

View the full guide HERE

NBC10’S Road To Victory Bus Tour Stops In Conshohocken Wednesday

Fly Eagles Fly Football GIF by Philadelphia Eagles

As we gear up for the Super Bowl on February 9, where the Eagles take on the Chiefs, NBC10 is bringing The Road to Victory Bus Tour to downtown Conshohocken!

📅 Wednesday, February 5
🕐 1:00 – 1:45 PM
🎉 Exclusive swag, special guests & more!

Don’t miss this epic pep rally as we get ready to cheer the Birds to victory!

Reminder: Lower Merion Author Contest Deadline Approaching

Image courtesy of LLLS webpage

Aspiring writers, don’t miss your chance! The Lower Merion Library System's Local Author Contest is still accepting submissions, but the deadline is fast approaching on February 8. Whether you write fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or children’s books, this is your opportunity to shine.

If you haven’t entered yet, now’s the time!

📅 Deadline: February 8
📖 Details & submission info: https://lmls.libcal.com/event/13731840

Homeschool Fun at Uplink Studios

Photo courtesy of Uplink Studios FB page.

Join Uplink Studios KOP on Friday, Feb. 7, from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM for an exciting Homeschool Day featuring open gaming and a karaoke dance party!

📍 989 Old Eagle School Rd #815, Wayne, PA
💲 $20 per kid
🍱 Bring a packed lunch, party room available!
⛳ Parents can drop off or stay and enjoy discounted golf simulators (adults only)

Shop for a Cause & Spread Some Love

On Saturday, February 8, from 11 AM – 1 PM, support Lucy Belle’s Rainbow while shopping for the perfect Valentine’s gift! A portion of sales will help kids with chronic illnesses and their families create art and smile.

🛍️ Shop in-store or online at Kendra Scott
📅 Feb. 8
💻 Use promo code GIVEBACK-ILDZF for 20% of your purchase to support this wonderful cause!

👉 Shop now: kendrascott.com

Celebrate Black History Month with Montco’s Virtual Programs

Flyer courtesy of Montgomery County Facebook Page

February is Black History Month, a time to reflect on the achievements, resilience, and lasting influence of African Americans in shaping our nation's history. Montgomery County is offering a series of virtual programs throughout the month, focusing on the impact of African Americans in the labor force and how their contributions continue to shape our communities today.

📅 Programs run all month long!
🔗 Learn more & register: https://www.montgomerycountypa.gov/3683/Black-History-Month

Want The Spotlight?

We love sharing community events for free. For businesses looking for extra visibility, our spotlight features are available, perfect for highlighting what makes you special.

Interested? Email Us: [email protected]

SPECIAL EVENTS

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Live Music: Josh Christina and the Revivals
📍 118 North Wayne | 🕒 7:30 PM

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Live Music: The Clams
📍 Dawson Street Pub | 🕒 Time TBD

Friday, February 7, 2025

Live Music: Wesley David
📍 118 North Wayne | 🕒 4:00 PM
Live Music: The Legwarmers
📍 Ardmore Music Hall | 🕒 8:00 PM
Live Music: Two Rocks Rye & Tucked In
📍 118 North Wayne | 🕒 9:00 PM
Live Music: Matt Walden w/ Zack Couron
📍 Dawson Street Pub | 🕒 Time TBD

Saturday, February 8, 2025

Live Music: Chris Day
📍 118 North Wayne | 🕒 4:00 PM
Live Music: Shake It Off - Taylor Night
📍 Ardmore Music Hall | 🕒 8:30 PM
Live Music: Karl's Garcia Band
📍 118 North Wayne | 🕒 9:00 PM
Live Music: Hootenanny Tweed
📍 Dawson Street Pub | 🕒 Time TBD
West Coast Swing Social
📍 Pivot Ballroom | 🕒 Time TBD

Sunday, February 9, 2025

SUPER BOWL 🏈
Live Music: Dan Bern & Jeffrey Gaines
📍 Ardmore Music Hall | 🕒 2:00 PM
Celestial Milonga
📍 Pivot Ballroom | 🕒 Time TBD

Monday, February 10, 2025

Live Music: BVTLIVE! Wedding Showcase
📍 Ardmore Music Hall | 🕒 6:45 PM

RECURRING/UPCOMING EVENTS

Riverbend Barn Dance
📍 Riverbend | 📅 March 21st | 🕒 6:30 PM | 🔗 Register HERE
Belmont Hills Library Bingo Night Fundraiser
📍 BH Fire Company Hall | 📅 May 3rd | 🕒 7 - 10 PM
NICKEL BOYS | THE BRUTALIST | A COMPLETE UNKNOWN | A REAL PAIN
📍Bryn Mawr Film Institue | 🕒 Check Showtimes
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
Main Line Art Center
- Adult and Youth classes start soon
  🔍 Search catalog
Playin’ Time Productions
📍Kelly Music Center | 🔍 Search classes

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👇Want your event listed in the Spotlight? Let us know. We’re here for you!👇

LOWER MERION LIBRARY SYSTEM

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Ludington: Senator Cappelletti Satellite Office Hours
📍 Ludington Library | 🕒 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📚 Categories: Civic and Social Literacy
👥 Audience: Adults, Older Adults

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

BELMONT: Story Time
📍 Belmont Hills Library | 🕒 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
📚 Categories: Storytimes
👥 Audience: Kids, Families, Babies & Toddlers

LUDINGTON: Story Time with Miss Jackie
📍 Large Auditorium, Ludington Library | 🕒 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📚 Categories: Storytimes
👥 Audience: Babies & Toddlers

Ludington: Learn to Use Libby
📍 Large Meeting Room, Ludington Library | 🕒 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📚 Categories: Computers
👥 Audience: Adults, Older Adults

How We Create Pandemics, From Our Bodies to Our Beliefs with Smithsonian Curator Sabrina Sholts
📍 N/A | 🕒 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📚 Categories: Author Event
👥 Audience: Adults

Ludington: Open Tech Help
📍 Large Meeting Room, Ludington Library | 🕒 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📚 Categories: Computers
👥 Audience: Adults, Older Adults

PENN WYNNE: Middle School Meetup (Grades 5-8)
📍 PW Meeting Room, Penn Wynne Library | 🕒 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
📚 Categories: Social Activities
👥 Audience: Teens, Tweens

Gladwyne - Adult DIY Hour
📍 Gladwyne Meeting Room, Gladwyne Library | 🕒 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📚 Categories: Arts & Crafts
👥 Audience: Adults, Older Adults

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

ARDMORE: ESL Classes
📍 ARD Small Conference Room, Ardmore Library | 🕒 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📚 Categories: Basic Literacy
👥 Audience: Adults, Older Adults

Ludington: Virtual Chair Yoga with Sinclair Brown
📍 Ludington Library | 🕒 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📚 Categories: Health Literacy
👥 Audience: Adults, Older Adults

Penn Wynne - Conversational ESL Class
📍 Penn Wynne Library | 🕒 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📚 Categories: Basic Literacy, Information Literacy
👥 Audience: Adults, Older Adults

LUDINGTON: Story Time with Miss Ashley
📍 Large Auditorium, Ludington Library | 🕒 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📚 Categories: Storytimes
👥 Audience: Babies & Toddlers

ARDMORE - 1st Wednesday Book Club
📍 ARD Program Room, Ardmore Library | 🕒 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📚 Categories: Book Discussion, Basic Literacy
👥 Audience: Adults

ARDMORE - Music Playgroup
📍 Processing Center Meeting Room, Ardmore Library | 🕒 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📚 Categories: Music
👥 Audience: Kids, Families, Babies & Toddlers

Gladwyne - Tech Help
📍 Gladwyne Meeting Room, Gladwyne Library | 🕒 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📚 Categories: Computers, Information Literacy
👥 Audience: Adults, Teens, Kids, Families, Older Adults

Gladwyne - Mardi Gras Crafternoon
📍 Gladwyne Junior Room, Gladwyne Library | 🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📚 Categories: Arts & Crafts
👥 Audience: Kids

Gladwyne - Comic Book Club
📍 Gladwyne Meeting Room, Gladwyne Library | 🕒 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
📚 Categories: Arts & Crafts, Basic Literacy, Writing
👥 Audience: Kids

ARDMORE - Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club
📍 ARD Program Room, Ardmore Library | 🕒 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📚 Categories: Gaming
👥 Audience: Teens

PENN WYNNE: Anansi the Spider Folktales
📍 PW Meeting Room, Penn Wynne Library | 🕒 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📚 Categories: Performer Event
👥 Audience: Kids

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Penn Wynne: Book Origami - "Love"
📍 Penn Wynne Library | 🕒 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
📚 Categories: Arts & Crafts
👥 Audience: Adults

BELMONT: Visible Mending Workshop
📍 Belmont Hills Library | 🕒 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📚 Categories: Arts & Crafts, Civic and Social Literacy
👥 Audience: Adults, Teens, Older Adults

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

LUDINGTON: Story Time with Miss Melody
📍 Large Auditorium, Ludington Library | 🕒 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📚 Categories: Storytimes
👥 Audience: Babies & Toddlers

ARDMORE - Ms. Dawnita's Story Time
📍 Ardmore Library | 🕒 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
📚 Categories: Storytimes
👥 Audience: Babies & Toddlers

Gladwyne - Literary Layers: Collage and Novel Art Creations from Books
📍 Gladwyne Meeting Room, Gladwyne Library | 🕒 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📚 Categories: Civic and Social Literacy

BALA CYNWYD: City Ave District Updates with Alec Hersh
📍 Bala Cynwyd Library | 🕒 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM
📚 Categories: Civic and Social Literacy
👥 Audience: Adults

💡Check the full calendar of events by here. 💡

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

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

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

Tuesday: ⛅ Partly Cloudy | High: 46°F | Low: 25°F
Wednesday: ☁️ Cloudy | High: 35°F | Low: 28°F
Thursday: ❄️🌧️ Freezing Rain | High: 45°F | Low: 38°F
Friday: ⛅ Partly Cloudy | High: 45°F | Low: 25°F
Saturday: 🌨️ Snow Showers | High: 33°F | Low: 32°F
Sunday: 🌦️ Scattered Showers | High: 45°F | Low: 24°F
Monday: ⛅ Partly Cloudy | High: 37°F | Low: 22°F

💡Your Weekly Warm Up

ISSUE #022

Are there some local events we should know about? Click the button below and let us know. It’s your newsletter, after all! 🙂

In this issue of the Lower Merion Spotlight

🏡 Market Activity Report – Lower Merion School District (Last 30 Days)

👥 Number of Active Buyers: 646💬 Buyer Interactions: 2,478

🏠 Recently Listed/Updated Listings: 60💲 Average List Price: $1.2M

✅ Recently Sold Listings: 157💰 Average Sold Price: $912.5K📐 Average Sold Price per Sq Ft: $321

If you answered yes to any of the above, CLICK HERE to connect with Carolyn, your trusted local expert for all things Real Estate in Lower Merion!

💡BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT💡

Mavey Books in Ardmore

Mavey Books is an independent bookstore located in Ardmore, carrying a wide range of titles with a focus on inclusive and diverse authors. The store is owned by Nadia, a mother of eight grown children, who opened the bookstore as a way to combine her interests in business, people, and literature.

Mavey Books offers fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and children’s literature. The store is a women-owned business with an eclectic, international background. A dedicated bookshelf in the store highlights Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren, a character known for independence and originality.

In addition to book sales, Mavey Books hosts community-focused events, including:📚 Book clubs🎤 Author talks at local venues📍 Pop-up events featuring books for sale

Nadia is currently reading The Note by Alafair Burke, Rental House by Weike Wang, and The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates.

For more information, Mavey Books can be found online at www.MaveyBooks.com and on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads.

Your Guide to Summer Camps is Here

Planning for summer? We’ve put together a comprehensive guide to local summer camps, making it easy to find the best options for your kids! Whether you're looking for sports, arts, STEM, outdoor adventures, or general fun, this resource has you covered.

NBC10’S Road To Victory Bus Tour Stops In Conshohocken Wednesday

As we gear up for the Super Bowl on February 9, where the Eagles take on the Chiefs, NBC10 is bringing The Road to Victory Bus Tour to downtown Conshohocken!

Don’t miss this epic pep rally as we get ready to cheer the Birds to victory!

Reminder: Lower Merion Author Contest Deadline Approaching

Aspiring writers, don’t miss your chance! The Lower Merion Library System's Local Author Contest is still accepting submissions, but the deadline is fast approaching on February 8. Whether you write fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or children’s books, this is your opportunity to shine.

If you haven’t entered yet, now’s the time!

📅 Deadline: February 8📖 Details & submission info: https://lmls.libcal.com/event/13731840

Homeschool Fun at Uplink Studios

Join Uplink Studios KOP on Friday, Feb. 7, from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM for an exciting Homeschool Day featuring open gaming and a karaoke dance party!

📍 989 Old Eagle School Rd #815, Wayne, PA💲 $20 per kid🍱 Bring a packed lunch, party room available!⛳ Parents can drop off or stay and enjoy discounted golf simulators (adults only)

Shop for a Cause & Spread Some Love

On Saturday, February 8, from 11 AM – 1 PM, support Lucy Belle’s Rainbow while shopping for the perfect Valentine’s gift! A portion of sales will help kids with chronic illnesses and their families create art and smile.

🛍️ Shop in-store or online at Kendra Scott📅 Feb. 8💻 Use promo code GIVEBACK-ILDZF for 20% of your purchase to support this wonderful cause!

👉 Shop now: kendrascott.com

Celebrate Black History Month with Montco’s Virtual Programs

📅 Programs run all month long!🔗 Learn more & register: https://www.montgomerycountypa.gov/3683/Black-History-Month

Want The Spotlight?

We love sharing community events for free. For businesses looking for extra visibility, our spotlight features are available, perfect for highlighting what makes you special.

Interested? Email Us: [email protected]

SPECIAL EVENTS

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Friday, February 7, 2025

Saturday, February 8, 2025

Sunday, February 9, 2025

Monday, February 10, 2025

RECURRING/UPCOMING EVENTS

LOOKING FOR A BIGGER ADVENTURE?

🌴 Set Sail for Adventure with Royal Caribbean! 🌴

👇Want your event listed in the Spotlight? Let us know. We’re here for you!👇

LOWER MERION LIBRARY SYSTEM

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Thursday, February 6, 2025

PARKS AND RECREATION

PARK AND REC NEWS

MUNICIPAL HIGHLIGHTS - LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP

UPCOMING COUNCIL/COMMITTEE MEETINGS

February 3rd:

February 4th:

February 5th:

MORE INFO

MUNICIPAL HIGHLIGHTS - NARBERTH BOROUGH

UPCOMING COUNCIL/COMMITTEE MEETINGS

February 3rd:

February 4th:

February 6th:

MORE INFO

Weekly Weather Forecast For Lower Merion Township

How did we do in this issue of the Lower Merion Spotlight?

👥 Number of Active Buyers: 646
💬 Buyer Interactions: 2,478

🏠 Recently Listed/Updated Listings: 60
💲 Average List Price: $1.2M

✅ Recently Sold Listings: 157
💰 Average Sold Price: $912.5K
📐 Average Sold Price per Sq Ft: $321

In addition to book sales, Mavey Books hosts community-focused events, including:
📚 Book clubs
🎤 Author talks at local venues
📍 Pop-up events featuring books for sale

📅 Deadline: February 8
📖 Details & submission info: https://lmls.libcal.com/event/13731840

📍 989 Old Eagle School Rd #815, Wayne, PA
💲 $20 per kid
🍱 Bring a packed lunch, party room available!
⛳ Parents can drop off or stay and enjoy discounted golf simulators (adults only)

🛍️ Shop in-store or online at Kendra Scott
📅 Feb. 8
💻 Use promo code GIVEBACK-ILDZF for 20% of your purchase to support this wonderful cause!

📅 Programs run all month long!
🔗 Learn more & register: https://www.montgomerycountypa.gov/3683/Black-History-Month