Welcome to the Friday, January 2, 2015 Edition of NarbNet!

Happy New Year!
We’re looking forward to another wonderful year (all 365 days) of life (including many, many events) in the
Borough!  Please join us in the fun! (if you would like to volunteer for any committees, projects or have any
ideas for new activities, please send me a note at [email protected])

A really big Narberth Thank You to our Narberth Borough Council, Borough Manager Bill Martin and his
pencil sharpened staff for delivering yet another Borough Budget with no tax increase. (For those counting
(and who isn’t?), that is the 5th consecutive year of no tax increases.)
Congratulations on a great job!

Please Stop (and Slow Down while you’re at it.)
School resumes next week (which brings its own bit of joy) and I would request that all Narbs and Nearbs
remember to come to a complete stop at designated stop signs in the Borough. Our children rely on you to
completely stop (hey, no rolling) for their safety.

We love our NarbDogs! (but please remember to pick up those special “presents” left on the neighbor’s
property or public right of way and properly dispose of the bags in the trash.)  Woof Woof! (translation: Thank
You!)

T-Ball and Coffee News:  We will be opening registration soon.  Make sure you become a friend of Narberth
T-Ball and Coffee on the facebook page (you will also be able to view pics, coffee blends and important
postings throughout the season.)  Access the facebook page at :https://www.facebook.com/pages/Narberth-T-
Ball-and-Coffee/482890895114205

A BIG THANKS to all of the Narbs & Nearbs who supported the MANTLE Kickstarter Campaign! Are are
more than fully funded (check out final results here: http://kck.st/1F7uUKh) and I am so excited to move into
production in 2015 and share this snuggly new hooded-scarf with the world. Gratitude, and happy holidays! -
Avi

In other interesting news:

Do you Facebook?  Check out Friends of Narberth History! https://www.facebook.com/NarberthHistory

Make sure you check out www.mayorgrady.com too!
Thanks Avi!

Run + Beer = Fun!
Check out: http://vimeo.com/109624211 and run.
Join the Narberth Beer Runners.  See: http://www.narberthbeerrunners.blogspot.com/?m=1

BACK AT THE LIBRARY:

Our Library is setting up a novelty baking pan lending service. If you have any pans you'd like to donate (like
Winnie the Poo, Santa, Big Bird, etc.), please drop them off at the Library when they are open. Other libraries
have set up similar collections, like the Seward, Nebraska Memorial Library
(http://www.sewardlibrary.org/services/cakepans.html). Pans will be available for lending hopefully around
the Holidays. Questions? Call the Library at 610-664-2878.

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, January 2, 2014, Looking for Winter Break activities for the kids? The Handwork Studio is
hosting their annual Winter Break Camp in Narberth and Philadelphia! The camp is held by the day and you
can choose from a full day, half day or afternoon option. You can register by calling Miss Mary at 610-660-
9600 or learn more here:http://bit.ly/THSwintercamp


2.)     Tuesday, January 6, 2015, 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.


3.)     Tuesday, January 6, 2015, *Narberth Community Food Bank *All are Welcome!*

Narberth Food bank is in strong need of the following food staples:
Peanut Butter
Pasta
Pasta Sauce
Rice
Hot Cereal
BeefARoni
Canned Tuna, Chicken, Salmon
Crackers
Granola Bars
Bathroom Tissue

Donations Monday evenings 7pm & Tuesday 10am-1pm, PM 6- 7:30
201 Sabine Ave, Narberth
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 receptacle 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!

4.)             Wednesday, January 7, 2015, Narberth Borough will be holding a Caucus Session at 8:00 PM in
Narberth Borough Hall, 100 Conway Avenue, Narberth.  Please join us!

5.)     Wednesday, January 7, 2015 through the rest of the week.
New Horizons Senior Center, your local community resource for active adults 55 and older, is located in the
hub of Narberth, at Narberth Borough Hall, 100 Conway Avenue, 2nd Floor.  Since 1976, New Horizons has
been providing a wide array of programs and services to appeal to the interests, talents, and desires of local
seniors, keeping them active, engaged, and independent. For information, resources and news,
visitnewhorizonsseniorcenter.org or call 610-664-2366.

New Horizons would like to wish everyone
Happy Holidays!!!
Please stop in and see us when
we re-open in the New Year, on
Monday, January 5!

New Horizons invites you to join in Events New and Old
at the Center in the New Year….

Daily Lunch--Monday through Friday at Noon:
New Horizons serves a full course lunch every weekday atNoon for adults 60 and over. The meals are planned
by a local nutritionist and are catered by Betty the Caterer. Meals are available to eat-in or take-out, for a
suggested donation of $2.00 per meal. This program is subsidized by Montgomery County Aging and Adult
Services. Call (610-664-2366) or check our website (www.newhorizonsseniorcenter.org) to see what’s on the
menu!
Creative Writing--Wednesdays at 10 AM:
Stimulate your imagination!
Develop your writing skills and creativity with compelling writing prompts. Share your writings in an
engaging, friendly, fun group.  This class is held each Wednesday at 10 AM.  To sign up please call 610-664-
2366 or stop by 100 Conway Avenue, 2nd Floor, Narberth.
Current Events--Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 9:30 AM:
Hally Ammons, Director of Constituent Services from the office of State Senator Daylin Leach, leads
stimulating monthly discussions of politics and current events in an informal format. Coffee and donuts
served.  Advance registration is requested by Wednesday, Jan 7. Interested parties can stop by in person to
New Horizons Senior Center, 100 Conway Avenue, 2nd floor or call 610-664-2366.
Ask the Physical Therapists--Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 12:45 PM:  Physical therapy uses a wide variety
of treatment techniques and procedures to restore function to the body, reduce pain and help prevent future
injury. When daily life is altered due to an injury, accident, chronic medical condition or re-injury, a physical
therapist can help get you back to the activities you enjoy.  Meet several physical therapists at New Horizons
onWednesday, January 14. Ask your questions about how physical therapy can help you.  Learn about the
variety of therapies that can help with bone, joint and muscle problems. Exercises, demonstrations, stretches,
giveaways, refreshments.
Please call 610-664-2366 or stop by 100 Conway Avenue, 2nd Floor, Narberth, to make your reservations by
Jan 12!

Story Share--Wednesdays, January 14 and 28 at 9:30 AM:
Storytelling is as old as ancient times and very rewarding. It helps us understand ourselves and others.  In this
workshop, participants will create short stories as a group together and also share their own stories--which may
be funny, touching, sad, real or imagined.  No experience necessary! If you remember something, you have a
story to tell.
Please call 610-664-2366 or stop by 100 Conway Avenue, 2nd Floor, Narberth, to make your reservations!


6.)     Thursday, January 8, 2015, Perennials for Shade

Harriet Cramer, author of "The Shadier Garden," comes to the rescue of gardeners who thought the only way
to cope with low light is to plant hostas, hostas, or hostas.  At the Narberth Area Garden Club's meeting on
January 8, 2015, at 7:15 p.m., at the Narberth Borough Building, 100 Conway Avenue, Narberth, Pa., 19072
(2nd floor, use Haverford Avenue entrance), she will show how to make shade an asset, with an enticing
palette of shade-tolerant perennials.  Free for members; $6.00 for non-members.


Please check out www.mayorgrady.com for upcoming information as well as Twitter! I will be sending
updates.
Just link to follow tomgrady!

NarbNet was created to advise you of upcoming happenings and events in our town.

If you would like to add any events in upcoming weeks, just send me an e-mail through the Meet the Mayor
website:
www.mayorgrady.com.

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Have a great and safe weekend!

Best regards,

Mayor Tom Grady