Friday, June 27, 2014 Edition of NarbNet!
Welcome to the Friday, June 27, 2014 Edition of NarbNet!
Happy Pre-4th of July!
We’re getting ready for the Boro’s biggest party and we hope you will join us!
Enjoy our Day program and return at night with your blanket and watch our fireworks under the stars!
For more information, please see my notes below and visit the Narberth 4th of July Committtee’s website at
More of my thoughts on the 4th of July in Narberth: http://articles.philly.com/2011-07-
04/news/29736210_1_narberth-small-town-small-town-mayor
Happy Retirement Fred!
A (very important) Message from the Narberth 4th of July Committee:
The 4th of July fireworks will be here before you know it!! The fireworks (and daytime activities) are put on by
the Narberth 4th of July committee. It costs the committee a great deal of money to put on the fabulous display
that you enjoy seeing every year! To help offset the cost, we need collectors to help collect the donations from
those that are coming to see the fireworks display. We need MANY collectors to make this event a success.
If you would like to volunteer some time at night (from about6:30 to 9:15) to help us collect donations, please
email Kathy & Fred Hansell at [email protected].
It's really a lot of fun and will be very rewarding for you knowing that you are helping to support the 4th of
Julycommittee and the great fireworks that you will be seeing!!
The website (narberthfourthofjuly.com or narberth4thofjuly.com) and our Facebook page - Narberth Fourth of
July have all been updated with all the latest information and times for the day!
Run + Beer = Fun!
Join the Narberth Beer Runners. See: http://www.narberthbeerrunners.blogspot.com/?m=1
Otters,
This weekend, June 28th, Narberth RFC will be hosting a mini-tournament for flag rugby from 12:00-2:30. I am
in need of 10 volunteers to assist with refereeing matches as we will have a total of 5 fields and close to 100
players in attendance. This is a great opportunity for you to advance your knowledge of the game by refereeing
younger players. The rules for flag rugby are very simple, think youth soccer, and I will review them with you
prior to the tournament. You will each be assigned to a field to referee kids in one of the age groups (K-2nd
grade, 3rd-4th grade, 5th-6th grade, 7th-9th grade).
Please email me directly that you are available. I will then get back to you by the end of the week with
assignments and a schedule.
Thank you
Coach
From Avi!
Summer family photo shoots are in full swing! View the latest laughter and love here:
http://www.avilorenfox.com/blog/2014/6/the-doherty-family
Sign up for a Narberth Family Photo Adventure and join in on the fun! Product: 100
individually finished, high resolution photographs delivered in a private online gallery suite | Locations:
Anywhere in Narberth, or at Shortridge Park | Time: 1 hour | Investment: $250 | I
love to create local photo adventures that enable families to relax and have fun while I capture your magic in
beautiful natural light. You can view my online gallery for some examples. Much gratitude and best summer
wishes! :-) - Avi Loren Fox (www.avilorenfox.com / 610 639 7480 /[email protected])
Yoga, Yoga and more Yoga…
Monthly In-Depth Practice with Lauren Foster
Sun Date: Jun 29, 2014 From: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Location: Narberth
Yoga 101 with Sarah Rogers
Sun Date: Jun 29, 2014 to Jul 27, 2014 From: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Location: Narberth
Restorative Yoga with Sarah Rogers
Fri Date: Jul 11, 2014 From: 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM Location: Narberth
Namaste.
More Camp (still available!)
6/30-7/3 there are still a few spots left for 1/2 day art camp at Sweet Mabel 9am- Noon, $140. Contact
From Lower Merion School District:
Lower Merion School District Strategic Plan Community Survey
Dear Community Members,
Lower Merion School District is currently engaged in an ambitious strategic planning process that will provide
the framework for public education in our community for the next five years and beyond. Community feedback
is critical in this process. We are asking community members to help us re-imagine our educational system, to
ensure that we are doing all we can to prepare future generations of children for success. Please take a few
moments to complete an online survey about our schools. We greatly appreciate your ideas and input. The
information you share will help guide the work of our strategic planning steering committee over the next few
months as we develop the District’s plan for the future.
To access the online community survey, https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/lmsdcommunitysurvey
For more information on LMSD Strategic Planning, http://www.lmsd.org/strategic-planning/index.aspx
Thank you for your participation.
Sincerely,
Wagner Marseille, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent
Lower Merion School District
Narberth Concert Series:
Every Wednesday, 7pm at the Narberth Playground!
JULY
July 2 - Jasafar Blues Band
July 4 - The Zing Kings
July 9 - Kiwi
July 16 - The Zing Kings
July 23 - Tom Hampton
July 30 - Matt Santry
AUGUST
August 6 - Strawberry Fest w/Beats Walkin'
BACK AT THE LIBRARY:
INDOOR YARD SALE continues with educational games and miscellaneous household & decorative items.
New items are added every few days. Specialty books on cooking, needlework, gardening and home décor each
25 cents.
FOYER BOOK SALES were interrupted due to construction but a down-sized temporary one is now inside the
library behind & to the right of the checkout desk.
Now here’s a list of fun, entertaining and community events in and about our town (Narberth and Nearberth) for
the upcoming week (and don’t forget to check www.meetthemayor.org for more updates):
1.) Friday, June 27, 2014, Happy Retirement Day Fred! If you see Fred, wish him the best, but also remind
him that we really need him still in the Boro and hope to see him around at all our events!
2.) Friday, June 27, 2014, Narberth Resident, Richard Siefert, Creates Documentary on the Wanamaker Organ.
Ricahrd is a historian archivist for the Friends of The Wanamaker Organ in Philadelphia and has created a
documentary called
The Greatest Musical Wonder in The World, a history of the Wanamaker Grand Court Organ.
http://www.wanamakerorgan.com/
Next showing is Friday June 27th as a prelude to Wanamaker Organ Day.
1:30-3:00 P.M.
Greek Hall Auditorium (Macy’s 3rd Floor 13th and Market Streets)
Free Admission.
This program is currently undergoing licensing /copyright process for Television which allows me to present it
live for Non-Profits.
3.) Saturday, June 28, 2014, Narberth Borough Square Dance
Where: Narberth Borough Hall, 100 Dudley St., Narberth PA 19072
When: Saturday, June 28, 2014, 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.
Live Caller: Keith Brand
Live Music: Noggin Hill (Narberth Natives Zachary Fay on Fiddle and Isaac Stanford on Guitar joined by
Chris Coyle on Bass and John Salmons on Banjo
Admission: $10 per person, $5 kids with parents
This is a Narberth Borough family-friendly event which is part of Narberth Civic Association’s Centennial
Anniversary Celebration. All are welcome.
Light refreshments (no alcohol) will be served.
4.) Monday, June 30, 2014,
The University of Pennsylvania's Abramson Cancer Center ~ 1st Annual Ride to Conquer Cancer
Main Line Cycles
Meet and greet to learn more about ride, meet fellow riders and share fundraising and training tips, plus an
opportunity to receive a discount on equipment! We have close to 1000 participants including riders, crew
members and volunteers signed up to participate in this 2 day,150 mile bike ride, including a tent village in
Emmaus, PA and live entertainment Saturday night, food & beverages...all to benefit cancer research at Penn's
Abramson Cancer Center.
Wine and light snacks will be served!
Main Line Cycles
Date: Monday, June 30, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Address:
717 Montgomery Avenue
Narberth, PA 19072
Kindy RSVP by emailing Karrie L. Borgelt at [email protected] if you plan to attend or have any questions.
5.) Monday, June 30, 2014 through the rest of the week. New Horizons Senior Center, your local
community resource for active adults 55 and older, is now located at Narberth Borough Hall, 100 Conway
Avenue, 2nd Floor. We are open Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 2 PM, and serve lunch every day at Noon. Come
check out our great programs to expand your horizons!
New Horizons is seeking Host / Hostess Volunteers!
We're looking for several vibrant, dynamic and friendly presences to act as a Host or Hostess at the Center.
Schedule can be flexible to meet your needs!
Duties Include:
*Greeting folks as they come in the door
*Showing people to their class/room
*Teaching new members how to use the sign-in computer system
*Handing out information to prospective members and volunteers
*Helping with phoning and Admin projects as needed
Does this sound like YOU? Email Judy at [email protected] for more information!
a) Art Therapy-Pain Therapy through Art--Mondays in July at 11:30 AM: Segal Arts of Warminster, PA brings
this new and unique FREE program to New Horizons. Segal Arts provides board licensed therapists who will
work with clientele using art to help relieve pain and discomfort. A variety of materials including paint, clay,
collage, and jewelry provide participants with an array of skills and activities meant to provide benefits
physically, mentally, emotionally and socially. Advance registration is requested. Stop by New Horizons Senior
Center, 100 Conway Avenue, 2nd floor or call 610 664-2366 for more information.
b) Full Circle--Mondays in July at 12:30 PM:
Are you 55+ years, retired, and not used to having so much free time? New Horizons Senior Center is hosting a
Support Group Mondays in July at 12:30 PMfor Retirees looking to meet like-minded adults experiencing the
same sense of “Now What?!”. Full Circle offers an opportunity to engage in discussion and share experiences in
our search for meaning and dignity in retirement. The Full Circle group is facilitated by Peter Adels, a Clinical
Social Work graduate candidate at the Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research. Come
early, and enjoy a catered lunch provided by Betty the Caterer for only $2 before the group (at noon)! Stop by
100 Conway Avenue, Narberth, to sign up or call 610 664-2366.
c) Meet the Stage Director--Wednesday, July 2 at 12:30 PM:
Local theatre director Chris Kaiser will join New Horizons’ volunteer corps to create and form a new community
acting troupe ~ The New Horizons Senior Players! Stop by on July 2nd to meet the director, explore
performance opportunities, and find out how to participate in this fun new group. Under Chris’ leadership, adults
55+ will rehearse and put on One Act performances for friends, family and neighbors throughout the year. No
experience necessary ~ just enthusiasm! Please stop by the Center at 100 Conway Ave, Narberth to sign-up by
July 1, or call 610-664-2366.
d) Behind the Scenes: In the Newsroom with Ruth Weisberg--Wednesday, July 9 at 12:30 PM: In this "Behind
the Scenes" program, seasoned journalist Ruth Weisberg will share with adults 55 and over a variety of amazing
but true stories and anecdotes about the process behind the headlines - in the newsroom, on the air and in print.
What happens before the show? How does a story get from the pitch to print? How does a journalist come up
with story ideas? How do they cultivate and develop leads and bring them to the air? Who decides why some
stories are worthy? How has the newsroom changed in the digital era? Ruth Weisberg is a Philadelphia area
television commentator, journalist, online columnist, talk show host and voice over narrator. Please stop by the
Center at 100 Conway Ave, Narberth to sign-up by July 7, or call 610-664-2366.
6.) Monday June 30th- Thursday,June 3rd
The Handwork Studio Summer Camp is Open!
Summer Camp continues at their Narberth Studio and at Rosemont College location on Monday, June 30th. They
also open their Avalon location on Monday. The Handwork Studio is currently enrolling for Handwork Day
Camp and Handwork Day Camp and Fashion & Machine Sewing. Additional program and location info can be
found here:http://bit.ly/THSCamp14. If you have any questions about camp, please feel free to contact Miss
Alexis at 610-660-9600.
Ready to save your child's spot for camp? Register by calling the studio at 610-660-9600 or online
here:http://bit.ly/THSregistration.
7.) Tuesday, July 1, 2014, Tiny Tales , Tuesdays AND Thursdays @ 10:30 a.m. at the Narberth Community
Library. For ages Birth to 5. Stories, songs and a craft with Miss Janine and Miss Mayuri.
8.) Tuesday, July 1, 2014, *Narberth Community Food Bank *All are Welcome!*
NCFB will offer open computer times for adults beginning this Tuesday, 3/18, 6pm. Sign up for health
insurance, pay your bills on line, sign up for food stamps, job hunt, and more!
Grow a Row! This spring when planning your garden please consider planting a row of veggies, or herbs to
donate to NCFB. Fresh is best for everyone!
Questions? Visit narberthcommunityfoodbank.org
Thank you to all who volunteer, donate and support ending hunger in our community.
In order to facilitate donations to the Narberth Food Bank, the Narberth Community Library has become a Drop
Off point for donations. There is a recepticle just inside the library front door, in front of the circulation desk.
We hope this will make it easier for library patrons and other Narberth citizens to drop off much needed
donations at a time that is convenient for them. The library is open from 10:00 to 8:00 - Monday thru Thursday
and 10:00 to 5:00 - Friday and Saturday. www.NarberthCivic.org/news is now publishing a self-updating notice
of items currently needed for donation to the food bank at the Narberth Family Resource Center. The needs
change regularly, and so will this list. I hope this will facilitate more efficient giving. Please remember the food
bank! Even just a few extra cans or items from
a trip makes a difference. There is significant and regular need right here in Lower Merion & Narberth. Check
out the article space in the top right hand column of NarberthCivic.org/news under Family Resource Center of
Narberth. Thank you for your support!
9.) Wednesday, July 2, 2014 it’s Narberth Concert Night in the Park! This week’s performer is Jasafar Blues
Jazz Band and the show begins at 7:00 PM.
10.) Friday, July 4, 2014-Happy Narberth 4th of July! Narberth’s Fourth of July Celebration is the biggest and
best July 4th event on the Main Line. Thousands attend this legendary event in Narberth Park each year, tripling
the population of the tiny Borough for a day. Daytime events from 10am-2pm include a baby parade, sports
contests, races, and a pie-eating contest. The daytime festivities include carnival games, face painting, speed
pitch, a dunking booth, obstacle courses, dart toss and a fun house.
There’s plenty of festival food available during the day, like pretzels, popcorn, pizza, cotton candy and water ice.
The evening concert with the Zing Kings starts at 7:30 pm. Food and ice cream will be available in festival
booths. Once it gets dark, music will accompany the Main Line’s biggest fireworks display
There is no charge to attend the daytime festivities or the fireworks, but everyone is encouraged to make a
donation. The events are entirely funded by voluntary contributions from the crowd, the residents, and the local
business community. All funds raised go to support either this event or other events and activities for local
children.
For more information see www.narberthfourthofjuly.com or e-mail [email protected]
11.) Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at 7:15 pm please join us for a showing of Living for 32, on Official Sundance
Film Selection about the Virginia Tech shooting massacre, followed by a discussion led by CeaseFirePA on PA
gun laws and how we can improve our safety. This is a free event held at Main Line Reform Temple - 410
Montgomery Ave. - and is sponsored by Main Line Reform Temple, Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church and
JCRC.
12.) Thursday, July 27, 2014, Radiant, Glowing Skin; 5 Simple Ways to Get it at Home Do you wish for
gorgeous skin? Want a fabulous complexion? Do you also worry about chemicals in commercial products?
Learn from Dianne Moore ofMooreBetterFood which foods to eat for that super healthy glow, and how to fix
common skin problems using natural food masks.
Thursday, July 17 at Cynwyd Station Café and Tea Room, Bala Cynwyd 6:30 – 7:30 PM Cost $10 per person
(take home gift included) Reservation Required610-949-9497 or [email protected]
13.) August 9, 2014, Narberth Night at the Phillies
Phillies vs. N.Y. Mets
Saturday, August 9, 2014
7pm, Enjoy a fun night - Join Narberth and Nearberth residents for “Narberth Night at the Phillies”. Tickets are
only $20 per person. A section of the stadium will be designated and we will all sit together. A group will be
leaving from the Narberth Train Station. Tickets are available at the Narberth Library or on-line at:
Please check out www.mayorgrady.com for upcoming information as well as Twitter! I will be sending updates.
Just link to follow tomgrady!
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Have a great and safe weekend!
Best regards,
Mayor Tom Grady
Borough of Narberth
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2033 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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