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In the Spotlight:

💡The MLK Day of Service Series: Daily Ways to Give Back

💡MLK Community Events

💡Help Keep Lower Merion Safe: Community Watch Training on January 21st

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.

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In this issue of the Lower Merion Spotlight

🏘️ Real Estate and Housing Insights

📅 Lifestyle and Local Happenings

💡 Spotlighting Local Life

📝 Community Services and Resources

☀️ Lower Merion Weather

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Today’s Tips

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❄️ Winter Home Maintenance Checklist: Keep Your Home Cozy and Protected

Winter weather can be tough on your home, but a little preparation goes a long way. From preventing frozen pipes to improving energy efficiency, tackling these essential maintenance tasks will help keep your home cozy, safe, and damage-free this season. Check out our quick tips to protect both the inside and outside of your home!

🏡 Exterior Tips:

✅ Check for drafts in areas with exposed pipes, such as basements, attics, and crawl spaces.
✅ Keep your thermostat set to a consistent temperature, even at night, to prevent frozen pipes.
✅ Disconnect garden hoses and shut off outdoor water lines to avoid freezing.
✅ Keep your roof and gutters clear of debris to prevent ice buildup.
✅ Use a roof rake to safely remove heavy snow from the edges of your roof to avoid damage.

🏠 Interior Tips:

✅ Replace or clean HVAC filters to keep your system running efficiently.
✅ Schedule a mid-winter inspection for your furnace or boiler to ensure it's working properly.
✅ Test your thermostat to ensure it’s functioning accurately.
✅ Check your attic insulation and ventilation to prevent heat from escaping and reduce ice dam risks.
✅ Seal windows and doors with weatherstripping or caulk to stop drafts.
✅ Install a programmable thermostat to save energy when you’re not home.
✅ Reverse ceiling fans to a clockwise direction to circulate warm air effectively.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Live Music: Jack Mangene
📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 6:00 PM
No Buy-In Texas Hold'Em
📍 Great American Pub Narberth | 🕒 8:00 PM

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Live Music: Jerry Watkins
📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 6:30 PM
Comedy Night: Brendan Donegan & Tyler Wolf
📍 118 North | 🕒 7:30 PM
Wine Wednesday Tasting Series
📍 Local Wine & Kitchen | 🕒 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Live Music: Dead Band
📍 118 North | 🕒 6:00 PM
Live Music: Danny Lynch
📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 6:30 PM
Live Music: Fat Mezz
📍 Ardmore Music Hall | 🕒 8:00 PM
Quizzo
📍 Gullifty's | 🕒 8:30 PM
Live Music: Chris Grunwald
📍 The Pullman | 🕒 5:30 - 8:30 PM
West Coast Swing
📍 Pivot Ballroom | 🕒 Time TBD

Friday, January 17, 2025

Live Music: Elise Frasch
📍 118 North | 🕒 4:00 PM
Live Music: Elise Noel
📍 118 North | 🕒 4:00 PM
Live Music: Reggae Thunder
📍 118 North | 🕒 7:00 PM
Live Music: Jim Lyman
📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 7:30 PM
Live Music: The Ledbetters: Pearl Jam Tribute
📍 Ardmore Music Hall | 🕒 8:00 PM
Quizzo Night
📍 John Henry's Pub | 🕒 9:00 PM
Live Music: Rich Lanzilotti
📍 The Pullman | 🕒 6:00 - 9:00 PM
BrewCafe Comedy Night
📍 Tired Hands Brewing Company | 🕒 Time TBD
Live Music: Speeding Arrow
📍 Dawson Street Pub | 🕒 Time TBD

Saturday, January 18, 2025

Live Music: Dan Reed
📍 118 North | 🕒 4:00 PM
Live Music: Chris Foux
📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 7:30 PM
Live Music: Tell Me Lies: Fleetwood Mac Tribute
📍 Ardmore Music Hall | 🕒 8:00 PM
Live Music: The Bar Band
📍 118 North | 🕒 8:30 PM
Live Music: Chris Grunwald
📍 The Pullman | 🕒 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Live Music: Bitchfork w/ Kikashima and Camera Thief
📍 Dawson Street Pub | 🕒 Time TBD

Sunday, January 19, 2025

Live Music: Wally Smith Hammond Organ Trio
📍 118 North | 🕒 4:00 PM
Live Music: Jerry Watkins
📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 6:00 PM
Live Music: Billy Price Band
📍 118 North | 🕒 8:00 PM
Tintype Portrait Day
📍 Lower Merion Historical Society | 🕒 Time TBD

RECURRING EVENTS

12th Annual A Cappella Sing Off | Hosted by Rotary Club of Ardmore
📍Penn Valley Elementary School | 📅 February 2nd | Get TIX
WICKED | FLOW | BABYGIRL | 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 classes
Playin’ Time Productions
📍Kelly Music Center | 🔍 Search classes

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MLK Spotlight Series: Ways to Honor, Celebrate, and Serve

Create an MLK-Inspired Art Project: Express the Dream

Encourage kids to honor Dr. King’s legacy through art! Whether it’s a mural, poster, or personal drawing, art projects allow children to express ideas of equality, peace, and kindness in creative ways. Display their artwork at home, in classrooms, or in community spaces to spark conversations about his lasting impact. Personalizing Dr. King’s message through art helps kids connect to his vision and inspires them to contribute to a more just world.

MLK Community Events

Lower Merion School District's Afternoon of Service
📅 Friday, January 17, 2025
📍 Lower Merion High School Cafeteria
Join LMSD families in honoring Dr. King's legacy through service projects.
Narberth Borough MLK Peace Walk
📅 Sunday, January 19, 2025
📍 Narberth Park
A peaceful walk through town to celebrate Dr. King's message of unity and non-violence.
Freedom & Justice Musical Celebration
📅 Monday, January 20, 2025
📍 Conshohocken United Methodist Church
An uplifting event with performances celebrating Dr. King's legacy through music.
MLK Day of Service – Invasive Plant Removal
📍 Location: Preserve (specific details provided upon registration)
🕒 Date: Monday, January 20, 2025 | Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join the effort to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy by participating in an invasive plant removal project at the preserve. This family-friendly event is open to all ages, with a focus on maintaining the health and beauty of native plants. Every helping hand makes a difference! 🌱
👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/3ZE4Hoj
MLK Day of Edible Crafts at The Candy Lab
📍 22 E Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA
🕒 January 20, 2025 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Create 8–10 edible crafts out of candy, fruit, and vegetables, along with other fun candy-themed games.
MLK Day of Service at Harriton Preserve
📍 Location: 500 Harriton Road, Bryn Mawr, PA
🕒 Date: Monday, January 20, 2025 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join the Friends of the Harriton Preserve and community partners for their Annual MLK Day of Service! Help beautify and activate the preserve by participating in a hands-on service project. Bring shears! Boots and layers are recommended to stay comfortable while working outdoors.
📧 RSVP: [email protected]
📞 Contact: 610-349-3258
Lucy Belle’s Rainbow MLK Day of Service
📅 Date: January 17, 2025
🕒 Time: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
📍 Location: Bala Cynwyd Middle School
💬 Details: Join Lucy Belle’s Rainbow for a meaningful morning of service. This inspiring organization spreads kindness through creative community projects that honor the memory of Lucy Belle. Participate in activities that make a positive impact and help keep her beautiful legacy alive.
🔗 Learn More: lucybellesrainbow.org

Help Keep Lower Merion Safe: Community Watch Training on January 21st

Want to make a difference in your neighborhood? The Lower Merion Community Watch is a volunteer-based program where residents patrol their communities to promote safety and support local police by reporting suspicious activity. Interested in joining? Attend the Community Watch Training on January 21st at 7 PM at the Lower Merion Township Building to learn how you can get involved. No experience is necessary, just a desire to help keep Lower Merion safe! Learn more at lmcommunitywatch.org.

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