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Your Monthly News & Updates
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Read on to learn more about what's happening in Swarthmore in February. And be sure to visit our website for a directory of shops, restaurants, and services.
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First Friday on February 2nd!
Indigo Healing Arts Collective
110 Park Avenue, 5:30 pm
Join our newest business for their inaugural First Friday event! Indigo Healing Arts Collective is pleased to offer this fun, musically inspired yoga flow class called
Funky Friday. You are encouraged to come as you are, let loose, move, and breathe. No prior yoga experience is necessary. Students are encouraged to bring a mat, otherwise mats will be provided. $10. Be sure to follow Indigo on their
Facebook page.
Harvey Oak Mercantile
102 Park Avenue, 5-7 pm
HOM will re-open after a winter refresh! Our ode to Groundhog's Day will be to welcome signs of Spring with new arrivals. Floral-inspired beverages and cocktails will be served from 5-7 pm. Plus...The Girl Scouts will visit from 5-7 pm selling their delicious cookies.
7-B S. Chester Road, 6-9 pm
Love knots? Come to
Houseplant Hospital for a trip back in time to the lovey-dovey late 60's and tie a knot or two. Plants that love to hang will dig a funky macrame holder with supplies from our favorite neighborhood hardware store,
Swarthmore Hardware
. Free to attend. Material costs only.
Kandy Kids Toys and Gifts
5 S. Chester Road, 3-6 pm
Stop into Kandy Kids from 3-6 pm and make a Love Bug for your Valentine! Also 10% off selected items.
100 Park Avenue - 2nd floor, 7-8:30 pm
Yin Yoga by candlelight with Donna Schumaker.
Relax. Restore. Enjoy.
$15. Contact Donna at [email protected] to register. Space is limited.
Swarthmore Campus & Community Store
4 S. Chester Road, 4-6 pm
Make a Valentine's Day card! Use our decorative materials to turn a blank card into your own work of art. Free.
Adults are welcome, and kids ages 8 to 12 if accompanied by an adult.
Hobbs Coffee
1 Park Avenue, starting at 6:30ish
Ronin Noodle Bar presents KARE! A dinner featuring Japanese curry. Vegan options available. BYOB.
Occasionally Yours
10 Park Avenue, last seating at 7 pm
Please join Occasionally Yours for their famous Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce. They'll also
offer Pasta with Homemade Sauce - your choice of Tomato, Alfredo, Rose or Pesto. Children's portions available. BYOB to dine-in or call ahead to pick up and take home. 610-328-9360. Hope to see you!
Swarthmore CO-OP
341 Dartmouth Avenue, 8:30-10:30 pm
Hope you're ready for some tough questions because it's Quizzo Night at the Co-Op!
$5 cash payment per person at the door. BYOB (you must be 21+). Light table snacks provided.
Make a reservation for your team by visiting the CO-OP's website.
Compendium
6 Park Avenue, 5-7:30 pm
Grab your girls and come join owner Emily Scott for the 6th annual Cupcakes & Champagne night at Compendium! Enjoy a free glass of bubbly and a cupcake (or two!) while shopping their end of Winter clearance sale and browsing new transitional early Spring styles. Plus, enjoy an extra 10% off total purchases all day long! This event is free to attend and enjoy but is 21+ only. Please have your ID with you.
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It's Here! Online Sandwich Ordering at the Co-Op
Skip the line by placing your deli sandwich order through the Swarthmore Co-Op website. Online orders can be fulfilled from 8 am to 7 pm Monday through Saturday and 8 am to 6 pm on Sunday. Please allow 20 minutes for sandwich preparation. Grab a drink, pickle, and a bag of chips and breakfast/lunch/dinner is served. Yum!
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Events at the Swarthmore Public Library
Caring for Your Houseplants
Are you an indoor gardener with a passion for plants? Would you like to know how to best care for your houseplants? Join James Verdi, founder of the Houseplant Hospital in Swarthmore, as he shares his expertise on cultivating a green thumb for your houseplants! James will guide you from choosing the right plant for the right place to developing maintenance practices that will make your plant thrive.
After a short presentation, James will be available to answer questions, so please bring all your questions and concerns about your own houseplants.
Plant Science: An Introduction to Botany
Thursdays, 2/1 to 2/22 at 10 am
See plants in a new way in this video lecture series from The Great Courses, as Professor Catherine Kleier invites us into the uniquely satisfying world of plants, and the joy of celebrating and learning from the secrets of living nature.
Join us for any one or all the lectures in this series. Refreshments will be served. Made possible by a grant from Swarthmore Borough.
2/1: Who Pollinates Whom - Many Forms of Fruit/Plant Seeds Get Around
2/8: Water Plants - Why Tropics Have So Many Plant Species - Grasses and Grasslands
2/15: Shrublands of Roses and Wine - Desert Bonanza - Trees Change Color & Grow
2/22: Alpine Cold Make Plants Do Funny Things - Bad Plants Aren't So Bad - Modifying Plant Genes
In Stitches
Thursday, 2/15 at 6 pm
Do you knit, crochet or do needlework? No matter where your skill level is, you can join the monthly In Stitches club to learn and share tips and ideas while having lively conversations with fellow crafters. Some supplies available for newcomers.
English Conversation for English Language Learners
Friday, 2/23 at 2 pm
A free conversation hour as you build your confidence in speaking English. Topics may involve small talk, holidays and customs, and common slang. Participants will get to practice speaking in a casual environment and meet other international adults (age 14 and over). Participation is free; registration is required. The facilitator, Mimi Nenno, holds an MA TESL degree and has 3 years' experience teaching adults.
Special Announcement from the Swarthmore Public Library
The Library will be rearranging the collection to better serve our patrons from February 9-23. During the project the following collections will be unavailable for browsing or check-out: juvenile non-fiction & biography; young adult non-fiction & biography. We are happy to help you reserve items from another library during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding during the project.
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Senior Citizens Association Goes Digital!
The mission of the Swarthmore Senior Citizens Association is to promote the well-being of seniors, as well as others in the community, by providing a welcoming environment for social interaction, learning opportunities, and exploring resources through a variety of activities and programs. Learn more about SSCA and subscribe for updates by visiting their
new website. You'll also find information about upcoming events and the Swarthmore TimeBank, a time-based currency that helps to build circles and networks of mutual support.
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Upcoming Shows @ waR3house 3
waR3house 3 is the place in Swarthmore for music, comedy, and more! With a variety of unique collectibles on display, it's a fun and eclectic space for gatherings and events.
Coming to the stage in February...
2/3 - Snakeboy with De
ntist and Earth Telephone
2/12 - Masters of Hawaiian Music
2/17 - "A Nite 4 Timi" featuring Adam Flymo Birch
2/24 - Grace Vonderkuhn with special guests
All shows are BYOB with light fare served. To learn more, head over to their website.
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"Rise Above" by Rochelle Myers
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On Display: Rochelle Myers
An exhibition of original acrylic paintings by local artist Rochelle Myers will be on display from February 1 through February 26 at Swarthmore Borough Hall. The public is invited to the artist's opening reception on Sunday, February 4 from 2-4 pm. Both the exhibit and the opening are free and open to the public. Ms. Myers will also be at Borough Hall for the upcoming First Friday event, February 2 from 6-8 pm.
The exhibit presents paintings by Ms. Myers, the subject matter primarily in abstract realism using acrylics on canvas. With compositions inspired by reflective light, her work captures the contrast of bright light and dark shadows to describe form and atmosphere. "My artistic philosophy is to use color in layers that express my impression of a particular place; always using geometric shapes, planes and textures, hoping to communicate an energetic impact to the viewer."
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Save the Date: Upcoming Events
March 16, 8-10 pm
Beer & Cheese 2018,
brought to you by the Swarthmore Co-Op. Beer and cheese aficionados will move through multiple tasting stations, each with a specially-paired beer and cheese offering that represents the best of local creameries and brewers. You will also have access to experts who can provide great descriptions and information on the beers and cheeses being featured.
April 20, 5-9 pm
The
Food Truck-A-Thon
is back at the Swarthmore CO-OP. A variety of food trucks and vendors will be on hand for patrons to enjoy amazing food and drinks. Stay tuned for a full list of food trucks.
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