Friday, September 4, 2015 Edition of NarbNet!
Welcome to the Friday, September 4, 2015 Edition of NarbNet!
Happy Labor Day Weekend!
We’re all looking for a fun holiday weekend and if you’re in Narberth tonight, make sure to check out First Friday in
the Boro!
Plenty of restaurants and shops will be holding special events (in addition to the usual wonderful food, family and
friends.)
Enjoy (and we’ll all see you back on Tuesday!)
While vacations continue, if you’re not doing a Narberth Staycation, please let our police know and they will check
on your home while you’re away. Just stop by the station or drop me an e-mail note at [email protected] and I
will let our officers know you are away and to put your residence on the house check list.
For Motorists, Pedestrians and Bicyclists:
http://www.justdrivepa.org/
Like clean water?
Narberth Infrastructure work continues through the rest of the summer with the replacement of our water mains,
milling and paving of road surfaces by Aqua. The Borough is doing its best (based on information provided by
Aqua) to provide advance notice to residents on affected streets and we request that all Narbs in the Boro be patient
and the work will be done soon. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to call the
Borough office at 610-664-2840 and ask for either Bill Martin or Sean Metrick.
Thank you!
Narberth Flag Football and Soccer Information:
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 2015 FALL SPORTS
FLAG FOOTBALL
7/8 yrs. old - 2nd & 3rd grade
9/10 yrs. old - 4th & 5th grade
11/12 yrs. old - 6th & 7th grade
13/14 yrs. old - 8th & 9th grade
AND
NARBERTH T-SHIRT SOCCER - K & 1st/2nd
NARBERTH SOCCER - 3rd/4th & 5th/6th
PLEASE CLICK ON FLAG FOOTBALL OR SOCCER TAB FOR PROGRAM INFORMATION
REGISTER AT WWW.NARBERTHAA.COM
BRIGHT YELLOW BUTTON - "REGISTER NOW"
(To find registration button on PHONE - scroll down and click FULL SITE or
CLICK HOME & CHOOSE FULL SITE)
SeeClixFix
Did you see our new app? “SeeClixFix”
It’s a really cool app that permits you to cite a problem(i.e. broken sign, weeds in the playground, full trash can), take
a pic and send it directly to the Borough for action!
Try it here for Android, iPhone or web: http://blog.seeclickfix.com/
utm_content=18252391&utm_
Thank You!
Make sure you keep up on developments on Narberth’s FormBased Zoning Code and take a look here for future
developments: http://narberthfbc.blogspot.
Pope Shirts?
Buy #Narberth artist David Fox's original drawing T Shirts of #PopeFrancis on#Philly's City Hall! 6 days to order:
http://bit.ly/1F3ruHb
Calling all Artists!
See: http://narberthavenuebridge.
Lost Cars:
If you suspect a lost or abandoned car, please contact the Borough at 610-664-2840 and we will check it out and
advise you.
Thanks!
Help the Narberth Lutheran Church!
Here's the plan: 60 volunteers + 2 hours + $5,000 = 20,000 meals.
On Saturday, October 3, Holy Trinity will gather with brothers and sisters at Grace Lutheran Church in the Mantua
neighborhood of Philadelphia to pack 20,000 meals for Grace's food pantry. Each month they serve thousands of the
hungriest people in our city.
We need your help! We're working to raise $5,000 to cover the cost of 20,000 meals. Any size contribution makes a
difference. Each meal costs just 25 cents. $1 can feed 4 families.
You can make a donation by visiting http://www.gofundme.com/
post outside our church's giving garden, and donation jars set up at local businesses throughout our town.
If you'd like to serve with us on October 3, we'd love to have you! Transportation and food will be provided. If
you're interested, call (610-664-5503) or email ([email protected]
opportunity with friends and family. All are welcome!
Narberth Beer Runners!
Please visit the Narberth Beer Runners page at https://www.facebook.com/
them”and the NBR will let you know of the next run.
Also check out: http://vimeo.com/109624211 too!
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!
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, September 4, 2015, Don’t miss First Friday night festivities in town this month! Sweet Mabel is
celebrating the grand opening of their new shop next to the Greeks and Nannygoat will have ice cold beverages
chillin’ in the Alley to welcome family and friends back from all of our summer adventures. Remember - you’ll only
find Nannygoat open a few days a month, so you won’t want to miss stopping in this weekend to see all their “new”
finds. So grab a date, the kids and friends for a fun night downtown!
Nannygoat Weekend Hours
Friday 5 - 9 pm
Saturday 12 - 5
Sunday 12 - 5
2.) Monday, September 7, 2015. Happy Labor Day!
3.) Tuesday, September 8, 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.
4.) Tuesday, September 8, 2015, *Narberth Community Food Bank *All are Welcome!*
Narberth Community Food Bank Summer update!
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!
5.) Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 7:00 P.M., Narberth Presbyterian Church: “Found Wandering” will be
playing a short set at the NPC Community BBQ on Wednesday Sept 9. The event runs from 6-8pm and we will be
playing around 7pm in the parking lot.
“Sarah and I will be joined by a 4 piece band (Jake L'Armand - Violin, Erik Sayles - Guitar, Ken Pendergast - Bass
and Chuck Staab - Drums) playing a mix of songs from our gospel record, the Living Room Sessions and (hopefully)
a couple new songs. Hope to see you there!
Oh, and it's FREE!”
6.) Monday, September 14, 2015 Narberth Borough will be holdint a monthly Council Session beginning at 7:30
P.M. Please join us and be involved in the Borough. For Agenda information, please see
www.NarberthBorough.com.
7.) Friday, September 18, 2015 it’s Mayor’s Movie Night! Tonight we’ll be showing a few Pixar shorts before
“Guardians of the Galaxy” beginning at 7:00 PM in Narberth Borough Hall, Big Room/Auditorium, 100 Conway
Avenue, Narberth. The movie is “FREE” and we will have refreshments, candy and popcorn. Join us for a fun
family film night in the Boro!
For a trailer of the film, please see:
https://youtu.be/2LIQ2-PZBC8
8.) Saturday, September 19, 2015, Saint Margaret’s School fun fair is on September 19 from 11 AM to 2 PM.
Moonbounces, obstacle course , balloon artist, face painting , food , special guests , pie eating contests . Kona ice
$10 entrance fee food separate
For more info go to smsnarberth.org
9.) Saturday, September 26, 2015, it’s the Narberth Pope Crawl. More information to follow!
10.) Saturday, October 3, 2015, it’s the Narberth Oktoberfest 2015!
Narberth Oktoberfest 2015 - FAQ
What is it?
The seventh annual Narberth Oktoberfest is Saturday October 3, 2014, from 5 pm to 9pm. This is the fifth year it has
been held under festival tents in Narberth Park. The $45 ticket price includes a souvenir mug, local beers, live music,
and festival food, including a pig roast, turkey, pretzels, brats & sauerkraut, dessert, and more. Proceeds benefit the
Narberth Volunteer Fire Department and the Narberth Dickens Festival. Get more info by e-mailing
[email protected].
Is babysitting available?
We're confirming that now. Babysitting is limited to the first 50 children of ticket-holders who are pre-registered.
Local high school students will provide babysitting in the big room at Borough Hall. These teen girls are all certified
babysitters, and they will also have adult supervision. They are raising money for group/team activities, so please
make an appropriate and generous donation. Kids will play games, have pizza, and watch a family-friendly movie
while parents are around the corner enjoying Oktoberfest. This service is for potty-trained kids 3 and older.
Once you have purchased tickets, please e-mail [email protected] with:
• parent's name and cell #; and
• children's names and ages.
Can we bring children or babies to the event? How about dogs?
No. We cannot make exceptions to this rule, so please plan accordingly.
Are there any dishes besides Pork and Brats?
We also have turkey and a vegetarian option, as well as a number of side dishes.
Are there any beverages besides beer?
We'll have plenty of beer and bottled water, For the non-beer drinkers, we'll also have some wine available. (And a
few people even brought their own favorite wines last year.)
Are there any gluten-free beers?
Yes.
What if it rains?
The event is rain or shine. These tents are designed to handle some rain, so we should stay dry underneath. We've
actually some rain in past years, and we hardly noticed it.
How do we buy tickets? Tickets on sale soon!
Click the button on this page to go to the ticket page and pay online. Our easy and secure Paypal transactions are
available to anyone with a major credit card. You do not need a PayPal account to use it.
Can I buy tickets in person?
No. E-mail us if you have a problem purchasing online.
Are there different ticket prices for those who won't be drinking?
All tickets are the same price. Selling out at full price raises the most money possible for two good causes. Plus
having one price makes things less complicated for our volunteers.
Will the event sell out? Can we buy tickets at the door?
We expect the event to sell out fairly quickly, as it has sold out for the last two years. If there are any tickets left, we
will make an announcement about tickets at the door.
Can I make a contribution to St. Margaret's School?
If you want to, you can. The St. Margaret's School community helps us sell some of the tickets. Our online payment
form will give you the option of designating $5 per ticket to St. Margaret's School. Other than this, all the proceeds
from the event go to the Fire Department and the Dickens Festival.
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
Thomas F. Grady, Esquire
Thomas F. Grady, P.C.
2033 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
tel. (215) 977-7400
fax (215) 977-8160
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