First Friday, February 6, 2015 Edition of NarbNet!
Welcome to the First Friday, February 6, 2015 Edition of NarbNet!
Happy First Friday in the Borough!
Like chocolate, I mean, LOVE CHOCOLATE? We have a wandering chocolate extravaganza going on
tonight in the Boro (See all the sweet deets below!)
Do you Facebook?
“Wonderful” for sharing pics of the NarbDogs (hey, look I just posted another of grady and Louise),
local characters (Hi Oz!) and posting information about events in your life (oh, stop with the beach pics, it’s 17
degrees here) and our town (always avoid Rick Nichols when he dresses as Scrooge.)
“Not so Wonderful” when it comes to discussing Borough Council business (really, I have yet to see
a Facebook Group stream end happily ever after without hurt feelings, complete misunderstandings, wild
speculation and the banning of member(s) from ever posting on the site again. Plus, who is Adele Dazeem
anyway?) Just avoid that aggravation. We really need you to attend public, open and unrestricted forums such
as Council’s Caucus and Council sessions for your voice to be heard. So, what do you want to say? Tell us.
We would really love to see you (and your beautiful face) and to hear what concerns you firsthand rather than
from behind a keyboard. Thank you.
A big Thank You to Borough Council for advancing the consideration of Public Space in our downtown.
Check out updates and additional postings at Narberth Town Hall located here:
https://www.facebook.com/
Just “Like” the page and updates will appear in your newsfeed.
T-Ball and Coffee News:
T-Ball and all baseball registration is open! 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/
Coffee/482890895114205
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 (preferably in a Borough trash can
or take the present home to the bin.)
Woof Woof! (translation: Thank You!)
NARBERTH RUN!
Online Registration is now open for the 20th Annual Narberth Cystic Fibrosis Run & Walk!
Date: Saturday, April 25th, 2015: 9:00 am
Events: Five Mile Run, 1.5 Mile Walk, Kids Fun Run.
Cause: All proceeds benefit the Take A Breather Foundation,www.takeabreather.
fulfilling Wishes for children living with Cystic Fibrosis.
Online Registration: www.narberthrun.com
Please share this email with your fellow runners and walkers.
Interested in Sponsorship opportunities? Contact Matt McCloskey at 610-642-9474 or matt@takeabreather.net
Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/NarberthCFRun
Follow us on twitter: @narberthcf5
A big Narberth welcome to “Paws and Affection”.—“We are a 501c3 with the mission of training and placing
service dogs for children with mobility-related disabilities. We began training our first litter of 4 puppies last
month and we couldn't be more proud. They are learning and getting exposed to the world everyday which is
preparing them for their future role as a service dog for a child.”
Please Slow Down and Stop.
Remember to come to a complete stop at designated stop signs in the Borough. Our children rely on you to
completely stop (hey you, no rolling) for their safety.
Here’s to a short Winter!
NARBERTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
CAL RIPKIN BASEBALL REGISTRATION 2015 SEASON IS OPEN!
T-BALL - 5 & 6 yrs. old
ROOKIES - 7 & 8 yrs. old
MINORS - 9 & 10 yrs. old
MAJORS - 11 & 12 yrs. old
OPENING WEEKEND
MAJORS & MINORS - APRIL 11TH
ROOKIES & T-BALL - APRIL 12TH
CLOSING WEEKEND
MAJORS & MINOR - JUNE 13TH
ROOKIES & T-BALL - JUNE 14TH
WWW.NARBERTHAA.COM
REGISTER EARLY - PROGRAMS CLOSED EARLY LAST YEAR!
MORE INFORMATION ONLINE FOR:
CAL RIPKEN TOURNAMENT TEAMS
AMERICAN LEGION TEAMS for 13 yrs. to 18 yrs.
LACROSSE NEWS:
Registration is now open for Ashbee Youth Lacrosse Club and will continue to remain open until the earlier of
February 23rd or when all slots are filled in each group.
Late registrations may be accepted, space permitting.
This program is open to all boys grades 1-8 residing in Lower Merion, Narberth, and nearby Philadelphia Zip
Codes.
Registration links, details regarding our return to SEPYLA, and the grade based programming can be found on
our home page http://ashbeelax.org
Questions - please email ashbeelaxemail@gmail.com
Also - please note we will have a Meeting on Wednesday, February 25th at 7 pm at Harriton High School (600
North Ithan Avenue, Rosemont) Ashbee will hold a town meeting for all new and returning parents at all
player levels. After a brief overview, including our move to SEPYLA, we will have breakout groups to
answer questions specific to every level of the program. This will be an especially important session for those
new to Ashbee and/or lacrosse. We plan to keep this meeting to one hour.
The cafe is located just inside the entrance for the Main Gym, which is the large parking lot and doors closest
to Old Gulph Road; not the main entrance by the football field.
In other interesting news:
Do you Facebook? Check out Friends of Narberth History! https://www.facebook.com/
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.
BACK AT THE LIBRARY:
BORROW BAKING PANS FROM OUR LIBRARY:
The Narberth Community Library now has baking pans to lend out! Feeling creative and craving a yummy
cake? Check out our list of pans (http://nar.mclinc.org/). Also, reserve a space in our FREE 1-hour
“Introduction to Cake Decorating Training” by calling 610-664-2878. The training will take place Saturday,
February 7 from 1 – 2 pm in the Girl Scout Room next to the Library. Must be 12 years of age or older.
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.) First Friday, February 6, 2015, 6-9pm: Join us for a Sweet Valentines Celebration at Sweet Mabel,
Nannygoat and Village Treats. Enjoy a chocolate extravaganza at all three shops and pick up something for
your sweetie along the way.
2.) Saturday, February 7, 2015, Come support the Belmont Hills Elementary School at their annual pancake
breakfast on Saturday, February 7th from 8 am - 11 am at the Belmont Hills Fire House. What is better on a
cold winter morning then a stack of hot pancakes, hot coffee, enthusiastic servers, and lively music? The
pancake breakfast is an annual fundraiser for the 5th grade class.
You can pre-purchase your tickets by 2/4/25 for a discount of $6 per ticket or $22 per family. Use Paypal by
logging into belmonthillshsa.org Tickets will also be available at the door for $7 per ticket or $27 per family.
Checks should be made payable to BHES HSA.
3.) Sunday, February 8, 2015 Winter Classes - Classes at The Handwork Studio are a great way to keep
your kids creative outside of school. These one-hour classes are offered in Handwork & Machine Sewing
(Ages 5-12) and Fashion & Machine Sewing (Ages 8-15). Classes are pro-rated for the reminder of the season
until February 22nd and enrollment is always open! You can get more details or register by calling Miss Mary
at 610-660-9600 or learn more here: http://bit.ly/thsclass
4.) Monday, February 9, 2015 Narberth Borough Council will hold its monthly Council session at 8:00 PM
in Narberth Borough Hall, 100 Conway Avenue, Narberth. Please join your Borough government and learn of
all the “going ons” in our town.
5.) Tuesday, February 10, 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.
6.) Tuesday, February 10, 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!
7.) Wednesday, February 11, 2015 through the rest of the week.
New Horizons Senior Center, your local community resource for active adults 55 and older, is now located in
the hub of Narberth, at Narberth Borough Hall, 100 Conway Avenue, 2nd Floor. New Horizons returns to our
usual schedule in February, open Mondays through Fridays from 9am – 2pm and serving a hot lunch at Noon
daily! 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, visit newhorizonsseniorcenter.org or call to 610-664-2366 to sign up for an upcoming
event!
New Horizons invites you to join in Events New and Old
at the Center during these cold Winter Months….
Daily Lunch--Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at Noon:
New Horizons serves a full course lunch every weekday the Center is open, at Noon, 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.
see what’s on the menu!
Computer & Tablet Tutorials-- Mondays, Feb 16 and 23,
9:30 - 12 noon: New Horizons Center offers adults 55 and over a chance to learn about the newest technology
their grandkids are toting around. Make an appointment now for your customized one-on-one tutorial on
laptops or tablets and learn anything from Word and Excel, E-mail and the Internet, or how to use “Apps” in
everyday life. Tutorial sessions are $5 for Members, $8 for Non-Members. Call 610-664-2366 for an
appointment, or stop by 100 Conway Avenue, 2nd Floor, Narberth to sign-up.
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.
Healthy Tuesday Talk: Going Beyond Medicine--Tuesday, Feb 10 at
12:45 PM: At this “Healthy Tuesday Talk" with Leslie Burrell, Sr. External Affairs Associate, Gateway
Health, participants will take a look at what factors impact and improve their health other than medicine.
Complimentary tea and tasty treats will be served.
Come early, and enjoy a catered lunch provided by Betty the Caterer for only $2 before the workshop (at
noon)! Stop by 100 Conway Avenue, Narberth, 2nd Floor, to sign up or call 610 664-2366.
Cold Weather Survival Workshop--Wednesday, February 11 at 12:45 PM: Being cold takes the fun out of
Winter months. Luckily there are many ways to stay warm! Brian Diksa and Riddhi Patel, Physical therapists
from NovaCare Rehab, will present tips and strategies for keeping warm this winter, such as how to dress for
warmth, how to stay active and more.
Refreshments…Demos…Samples!
Come early, and enjoy a catered lunch provided by Betty the Caterer for only $2 before the workshop (at
noon)! Stop by 100 Conway Avenue, Narberth, to sign up or call 610 664-2366.
Current Events Discussion--Thursday, February 12 at 9:30 AM:
Matthew Pyzak, 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. Interested parties can stop by in
person to New Horizons Senior Center, 100 Conway Avenue, 2nd floor or call 610-664-2366.
FREE Income Tax Preparation--Thursdays 11-2, starting Thursday, February 12: New Horizons is partnering
with CADCOM (Montgomery County Community Action Development Commission) to offer FREE income
tax preparation to eligible seniors. The 45-minute sessions will be available by appointment only. Spaces are
limited so call now to confirm eligibility and reserve your spot! Call 610 664-2366 to sign-up or stop by 100
Conway Avenue, 2nd Floor, Narberth, to make an appointment.
8.) Thursday, February 12, 2015, 7:30-9.pm. Valentine's Treat-making Workshop
Create swoon-worthy desserts!
Join us for a fun night and get a hands-on lesson in creating three Valentine's-themed desserts. This class is for
any skill level, and will include work with buttercream, fondant and chocolate. BYOB if you'd like to sip
while you work! (Coffee, tea and cocoa will be provided.)
$35, includes all supplies held at Village Treats, 236 Haverford Avenue, Narberth
Call 610-664-6000 to register.
(Below is a link to our flyer, posted on FB)
https://www.facebook.com/
355773357880715/?type=1&
9.) Saturday, February 14, 2015, 12 noon, Sing-along with Mr. Anthony
The kids will love this special Valentine's Day themed sing-along with the talented Anthony Coppa. FREE! --
held at Village Treats, 236 Haverford Avenue, Narberth.
10.) Thursday, February 19, 2015, STORYTIME FOR CHILDREN
with Denise Donnio STORYTIME FOR CHILDREN At The Handwork Studio, Narberth: 35, North Narberth
Ave, PA 19072 with Denise Donnio
The first storytime session took place this week on Tuesday morning, and we had a lovely turnout of little ones
and their parents. Coffee and stories were shared and enjoyed!! This will be a MONTHLY event, taking place
from now on every THIRD THURSDAY of the month. The next storytime is planned for 19th February at
11am.
Come join me in one of Narberth's most colourful, warm and cosy spaces, with coffee for some and stories for
all.
Contact Denise at: denyogastories@gmail.com
YOGA FOR CHILDREN aged 3 to 5 years. A friendly class, where we will create a warm and welcoming
space for children and parents too come and enjoy the benefits yoga can offer. Blending movement, story,
games and magical meditations, this class will open the door to a space where we slow down and smile at how
much fun taking our time can be!!
At : Milokiflow, new Jiu Jitsu and Yoga studio on 950 Montgomery Avenue, Narberth (tel: 610 605 3299)
Wednesdays at 1pm starting Wednesday January 28th. Please contact Trish:trish@milokiflow.com. The
classes run for 8 week sessions.
11.) Friday, February 20, 2015, is Mayor’s Movie Night! Tonight we're showing Disney’s “Big Hero 6” and a
few other Pixar shorts in the Borough Auditorium, Boro Hall, 100 Conway Avenue, 2nd Floor, Narberth
beginning at 7:00 P.M. Movie Night is always "FREE" and there will be refreshments, popcorn and candy
available. Parents/Guardians: Make it a Narberth Date Night! Grab a bite to eat or shop in our downtown
during the movie. There will be a sign-in sheet or just see me (I'm the projectionist) at Mayor's Movie Night!
Enjoy!
12.) Friday, February 20, 2015, 5:30 pm, Shabbat Outside the Box: A Shabbat of Health, Happiness &
Harmony
Please join us for a wonderful evening of Mindfulness as we explore innovative and alternative ways to infuse
spirituality, wellness and balance into our lives. Program begins at 5:30 pm with a reception, as well as a
Simchat Shabbat Service and dinner; service of rest and renewal begins at 6:30 pm, followed by Shabbat
dinner; the evening continues with Harlam Camp fun for children and yoga, nutrition and reiki presentations
for adults; celebration concludes with Coffeehouse Oneg featuring desserts, coffee and live music. RSVP for
dinner reservations: Simchat Shabbat $10/family to carole@mlrt.org; main dinner $25/adult (includes wine),
$12/child (5-13). Registration available through MLRT office or at www.mlrt.org/sobox.
Main Line Reform Temple, 410 Montgomery Ave., Wynnewood, 610-649-7800. www.mlrt.org
13.) Saturday, February 21, 2015, 11 a.m. - 12 noon, Magic by Poly
Grab a snack and a seat, and enjoy the hilarious, amazing magic act by Poly.
FREE!--held at Village Treats, 236 Haverford Avenue, Narberth
14.) Sunday, February 22, 2015, 9:30 am
Forging a New Relationship between Jews and Christians
Over the last half-century there has been a remarkable change in Jewish-Christian relations. After millennia of
estrangement, members of these traditions have begun the difficult process of rethinking views of the other.
During this presentation by Dr. Adam Gregerman, assistant professor in the Theology and Religious Studies
department of Saint Joseph’s University and assistant director of the University's Institute for Jewish-Catholic
Relations, we will consider some of the most important developments in this process as well as the difficult
divisions that remain. Light refreshments will be served at 9:30 am, followed by our Hassel Adult Education
program at 10:00 am. This program is open to all. Main Line Reform Temple, 410 Montgomery Ave.,
Wynnewood, 610-649-7800. www.mlrt.org
15.) Saturday, February 28, 2015, Beef & Beer to support Harriton Boys' Lacrosse to be held at Narberth
American Legion Hall on Saturday, February 28th
The Narberth and Nearberth Community ages 21 and over are invited to attend a Beef & Beer on Saturday
February 28th from 7-10 pm at the Narberth American Legion Hall.
Catering will be by McShea's - with non-beef, and non-beer beverages provided. For $30 you will have a
great dinner, 2 adult beverages, unlimited soft drinks and a DJ, a 50/50 and other surprises. (You need not be
present to win the 50/50) To register and pay online go to:
https://harritonboyslacrosse.
Or you may email harritonlaxboosters@gmail.com or call Pam Arms at 610-764-5823.
Walk-ins will be accepted on a space available basis!
Harriton Lacrosse Booster Club
16.) Saturday, April 25, 2015, The Narberth Civic Association thanks you for making last year's NarbEarth
Day such a resounding success!
This year NarbEarth Day will be on Saturday April 25th, from noon to 4 pm next to the Narberth Library on
Windsor Avenue (same place as last year). Planning is already underway for another fabulous day of
celebration and care for our earth.
Date: Saturday April 25th, 12pm - 4 pm
Rain Date: Sunday April 26th, 12pm - 4 pm
Set up starting at 11am
If you know of any other appropriate, environmentally friendly businesses or non-profits, or potential
volunteers, please either forward this email to them or let me know their contact details.
Exhibitors:
We are inviting you to have a space and request that you bring your own table if possible. Please let us know
if you plan to join us by completing the attached form describing the product or service you will be exhibiting.
If you need a copy of your form from last year, let me know. We will be having a raffle again and require for-
profit businesses to donate an item. Please indicate what you plan to donate.
Volunteers:
This event can't happen without your energy and support! We hope that you will be able to help out this year.
Would you please let us know if you are available? We need help to set up at 11 am and clean up at 4 pm as
well as help during the event.
NarbEarth Day is growing bigger and better every year. Please let us know as soon as possible so that we can
reserve your space. Best regards--Patsy Higgins
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
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Have a great and safe weekend!
Best regards,
Mayor Tom Grady
Borough of Narberth
Thomas F. Grady, Esquire
Thomas F. Grady, P.C.
2033 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
tel. (215) 977-7400
fax (215) 977-8160