Fourth of July – how can that be? My mom always said once Fourth of July gets here, summer is over. While I don’t quite prescribe to that theory, it does seem that one day we are celebrating with fireworks and the next day we are buying school supplies.
However, I refuse to think about that right now. Today, I am going to concentrate on the fact that it is the beginning of July and there are two more months of glorious summer days and nights ahead of us.
And, to celebrate July, here is this weeks’ Five on the Line:
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1. Of course it’s impossible to celebrate the Fourth without Fireworks, and on the Main Line, we are lucky to have a number of towns that set them off, including Radnor (RHS), Narberth (Narberth Playground) and Wilson Farm Park, in Wayne. For a complete list, check out your local Patch.
2. But before the fireworks, there are Picnics and Parades. While I’m partial to the Garrett Hill Fourth of July parade (which begins at 10:45 am at Clem Macrone Park) since it is right around the corner from my house, there are a variety of fun parades and picnics to check out all around the area, including the South Ardmore Betterment Alliance Parade, (which kicks off at 10 am at Chestnutwold Elementary School), the community picnic in the park with the reading of the Declaration of Independence at Valley Forge National Park from 11-3, and a day of games and races at Narberth Park from 10-2.
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When the weather heats up, or the rains come (both of which we have been experiencing these past few weeks) head inside and engage your inner-artist at one of these creative outlets.
3. Bryn Mawr Film Institute – A non-profit community theater that offers films as well as classes, BMFI offers something for everyone in the family. From Saturday morning matinees for kids to student discounts for college students to film studies for all ages, BMFI is the perfect retreat for those hot summer days. It’s currently undergoing construction and there is only one theater open, however there are still a great selection of films to entertain everyone, including Back to the Future, Rear Window, To Kill a Mockingbird and Psycho. Check out their website for a complete listing and calendar of events.
4. Wayne Art Center – Established in 1930 as the first art center on the Main Line, the Wayne Art Center has something for everyone. They offer classes not only in art, but music and cooking as well, for all ages, from children to teens to adults. WAC also offers lectures, and has two gift shops if you’re looking for that perfect gift for the artist in your life. Adult summer classes start on July 8 so be sure and check out their website today.
5. Main Line Art Center – Living up to their motto of Art for Everyone, Main Line Art Center offers family workshops, art camps and children/adult classes, for ages 2 to senior citizen. While their main location, on Panmure Road in Haverford, is closed for renovations until November, classes are still being offered (for kids at the Shipley School, and adults at The Haverford School.) Again, check out their website for more information.
