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Welcome! If you’ve picked this up, you might be new to the area or a longtime resident, young or old, but chances are you’re curious about what Northwest Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs have to offer. We hope this will offer some answers. Our first issue had some basic information about the community and listings of local cultural, recreational and institutional resources you might need (that issue is still available at chestnuthilllocal.com). This time, we dig a little deeper and in a time of year for both indoor and outdoor activities, we provide a look at some exercise options you might not know about. If you want a reward for all that hard work, you might want to learn about the beer boom that has taken place here in the last several years and what’s on tap nearby. We’ve also tried to put together a compre-
Photo: Steve Feistel hensive calendar of things going on inside and outside over the next several months including long-time favorites for Memorial Day and July 4, the 20th anniversary of the Chestnut Hill Home and Garden festival, Mt. Airy Day, the Lulu Shrine Circus, as well as some newer events like a Chestnut Hill bike tour. Included in that calendar is a Petapalooza, a July 10 event to celebrate our best friends in Chestnut Hill where treats inside and dog bowls outside businesses are the norm. We also take a look at some of the many pet-centric businesses nearby. What’s next is up to you: we welcome your ideas for stories, listings and information that might appear in upcoming issues. To get things started, please check out our form on page 50 where you can tell us about your favorite outdoor spot. You might win a cool t-shirt.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 8 WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD. Chestnut Hill and its near neighbors -- Mt. Airy, Whitemarsh and Springfield Township – are rich in history and great institutions. 20 PET FRIENDLY Northwest Philadelphia is a great place to be a pet. From dog groomers to cat clinics, there are many services for furry friends. 26 ON TAP Chestnut Hill and its neighbors have some of the best places for great beer in the region. 33 ART SCENE Chestnut Hill’s got galleries. The Hill is a great place to see and buy art. 36 THE FIT LIFE Stay in shape with the best Northwest Philadelphia has to offer. 40 CALENDAR OF EVENTS From festivals and parades to outdoor air art exhibits and concerts in the park, these are the events you don’t want to miss.
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WELCOME TO CHESTNUT HILL Chestnut Hill, located in the northwestern corner of Philadelphia, is one of the city’s most beautiful, affluent and historic neighborhoods. Anchored by Germantown Avenue and Bethlehem Pike, Chestnut Hill is surrounded by Fairmount Park and adjacent to the Mt. Airy neighborhood as well as the Montgomery County suburbs of Oreland, Wyndmoor and Lafayette Hill. Chestnut Hill is known for its walkable, village feel and for the great shopping and dining options along its Belgian-block-lined artery, Germantown Avenue. The neighborhood was designated one of the top seven urban enclaves in the USA by Forbes.com and selected as a 2010 Distinctive Destination by the National
Trust for Historic Preservation. Chestnut Hill is the home to Chestnut Hill College, Chestnut Hill Hospital, the University of Pennsylvania’s Morris Arboretum and the Woodmere Art Museum as well as the Philadelphia Cricket Club. Its housing stock ranges from modest row houses to architectural landmarks by Louis Kahn and Robert Venturi. Attractions On the northern end of Chestnut Hill is the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, a 92-acre, Victorian landscape garden of winding paths, streams, flowers and special garden areas, featuring the new Out on a Limb tree adventure for kids of all ages or the Woodmere Art Museum, a 19th century stone mansion converted to a Philadelphia-cen(Continued on page 10)
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tric museum and surrounding grounds. To the west is Fairmount Park, the nation’s largest city park with scenic trails for walking, biking and horseback riding and fishing along the Wissahickon Creek (including one of the area’s only covered bridges). There is ice skating at the Wissahickon Skating Club, tennis, golf and cricket at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, and indoor activities at the Water Tower Recreation Center. STAYING HERE Where to stay: The Chestnut Hill Hotel The Chestnut Hill Hotel is a 36room boutique hotel on Germantown Avenue in the heart of Chestnut Hill. Starting with an inn on that location in 1772, the hotel was rebuilt in 1865 and was refurbished in 2011 to have a historic look and modern convenience. It is surrounded by the Chestnut Hill Farmers’ Market, the Chestnut Hill Grille and El Poquito, a Mexican-style 10 / WELCOME / SPRING • SUMMER 2016
cantina. The Silverstone Bed & Breakfast is a converted 19th century Victorian Gothic mansion on Stenton Avenue not far from the shopping district featuring 1-3-bedroom apartments with extended stay accommodations available. Kitchens, laundry rooms, wireless internet and a breakfast are available. Several miles away, in Plymouth Meeting there are 3 larger chain hotels, the Hampton Inn , Courtyard by Marriott and Doubletree Suites. Civic Resources: Chestnut Hill Community Association - CHCA Chestnut Hill has remained a vital community since its annexation with the City more than 100 years ago, by controlling its destiny through a strong community. In the 1950s and 1960s local residents established a formal organization, the Chestnut Hill Community Association, dedicated to (Continued on page 12)
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Chestnut Hill Business Association The Chestnut Hill Business Association is a membership organization for the 250 retailers and restaurants located in Chestnut Hill, the beautiful Northwest Philadelphia neighborhood designated by Forbes.com as one of the top seven urban enclaves in the country. It also has more than 200 professional and sustaining members. Chestnuthillpa.com
Much of modern Mount Airy was developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, spreading out from Germantown Avenue and two railroad lines. Large three-story, gray-stone Victorian, colonial revival, and Norman and Cotswold-style houses and mansions, with stained glass windows and slate roofs, are situated on many of the neighborhood’s tree-lined streets. With a population of about 27,000, Mount Airy is nationally famous as one of America’s most diverse and successful city neighborhoods. Starting with the 1950’s and 60’s when neighbors banded together to stop block-busting and urban flight, Mountt. Airy has proudly and continuously fostered harmony among different groups of differing races, religions and sexual orientations. It was cited by Oprah’s O Magazine and US News and World Report for its successful diversity and by CNNMoney in 2013 as one of America’s top 10 best big-city neighborhoods.
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Mount Airy is just south of Chestnut Hill and is bordered by Fairmount Park, to the west, Germantown to the south and extending up to Stenton Avenue on the east which leads to West Oak Lane.
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the social and economic well-being of the neighborhood. Chestnuthill.org Chestnut Hill Historical Society The Chestnut Hill Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the historical, architectural, and cultural resources and the open spaces that define the character of Chestnut Hill and its environs. Chhist.org
History Originally named Cresheim Village, part of the German Township, the area was later named after the sprawling summer estate of Chief Justice of Pennsylvania, William Allen: Mount Airy. Housing
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and dilapidated buildings on Germantown Avenue, the community’s business corridor. Driven by a desire to revitalize this historic avenue, the dedicated residents established Mt. Airy USA to solve these problems. Mtairyusa.org Mt. Airy Business Association/ Business Improvement District The Business Association of Mt. Airy (BAM) launched in April 2012. BAM, an initiative of Mt. Airy USA (MAUSA), is managed by MAUSA’s dedicated staff and provides a high level of service to its members, with an emphasis on marketing and educational programming. Gomtairy.com WELCOME TO SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP Springfield Township in Montgomery County is adjacent to
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the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia and is surrounded by Cheltenham, Upper Dublin, Abington and Whitemarsh Townships. It includes all of the villages of Wyndmoor, Erdenheim, Flourtown and Oreland and parts of the communities of Lafayette Hill, Glenside, Laverock, North Hills and Miquon. History Erdenheim, German for “Earthly Home,” got its name from the nearby Erdenheim Farm, established in 1765 and bought by George Widener in 1912 shortly after losing his father and brother on the Titanic. Erdenheim features a robust commercial district on Bethlehem Pike, extending northward from the border of Chestnut Hill for several miles. Flourtown, a neighborhood of about 4500, got its name from at least three local mills once located (Continued on page 16)
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there, using water from the nearby Wissahickon Creek. Oreland dates back to the late 1600s when deposits of ore and limestone reserve gave rise to a kiln, and William Penn built the Limekiln Pike, one of the area’s first roads. Oreland was also the location of Mistfield Farms, George Washington’s headquarters during part of the Revolutionary War. Civic resources For information about meetings, recreation and more, check out the township’s website www.springfieldmontco.org. Springfield Township Historical Society The Springfield Township Historical Society was organized in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania in 1985 with the purpose of researching and preserving the history of Springfield Township and educating the general public as to this history. springfieldhistory.org
WELCOME TO WHITEMARSH TOWNSHIP Whitemarsh Township is a largely residential suburban community in southeastern Montgomery County, adjacent to the Andorra section of Philadelphia and bordered by Springfield, Upper Dublin, and Plymouth Townships and Conshohocken Borough and is across the Schuylkill River from Lower Merion Township. Regionally, Whitemarsh is well known as the home of Fort Washington State Park, Hope Lodge / Mathers Mill, Germantown Academy, Plymouth Whitemarsh High School, and McNeil Consumer Healthcare, one of the largest private employers in Montgomery County. History Lafayette Hill draws its name from the French General Marquis de Lafayette, who stayed there during the American Revolution. Prior to general decampment from Valley Forge in the spring of 1778, George Washington dispatched an estimated 2,200 troops under the command of Marquis de Lafayette to act as a defensive screen and to conduct reconnaissance of the (Continued on page 18)
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British army, which had garrisoned in Philadelphia for the winter. The two forces had a brief engagement at nearby Barren Hill. Attractions The township is the site of six golf courses: Whitemarsh Valley Country Club, Sunnybrook Country Club, Green Valley Country Club, The Ace Club, and 2 courses of the Philadelphia Cricket Club. The township has several significant regional recreational amenities
in addition to local municipal parks: the Fort Washington State Park is a 483-acre site located in the middle of the township and the Schuylkill River Trail is a biking and pedestrian trail that currently extends from Center City to Valley Forge National Park. Civic resources The Whitemarsh Township website contains a great deal of information about township meetings, history and recreation opportunities. www.whitemarshtwp.org
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Chestnut Hill is an area of many different interests and hobbies, but what is it about pets, particularly dogs, that make them so popular here? “I think it’s the type of neighborhood this is and how it’s really walkable,� said John Cavanaugh, Store Manager of Chestnut Hill’s Bone Appetite. “There are a lot of residential places around here, which makes for a great area for walking dogs
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From grooming clinics to day care centers, here are just a few of the most notable pet stores in the Chestnut Hill area: PHILLY DOG SPOT “To us, dogs are much more than just pets.� That first sentence on their website tells you all you need to know about how much care and attention the people at Philly Dog Spot give to each and every pet they see. Specializing in grooming, the Philly Dog Spot offers a number of different services ranging from quick touch ups to deep cleans for dogs with significantly tangled coats. They even offer a do-it-yourself wash for owners who want to clean their own dog with professional equipment. Phillydogspot.com. 8640 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19118 215-268-7944 GROOMINGDALES Having been open since 1991, the owners of Groomingdales Pet Salon certainly know a thing or two about keeping dogs clean. Not only do they offer a comprehensive list of services, but also promise individual attention to ensure that each dog gets the proper treatment. In addition to what they
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CHESTNUT HILL CAT CLINIC While many pet service shops in this area focus on dogs, the Chestnut Hill Cat Clinic is more inclined toward the feline variety of pets. This clinic offers many different veterinary services for cats, including surgery, dentistry and even microchipping so that owners can locate their cat at all times. Chestnuthillcatclinic.com 8220 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19118 215-247-9560 THE BONE APPETITE Instead of making services their main draw, The Bone Appetite specializes in selling top-quality brands of food, toys and other products for all kinds of dogs. Their food selection includes special gourmet bakery treats that are made right in the store. Though that is the main aspect of the store, they also do offer grooming and washing services in addition. 8517 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19118 215-247-4294 QUEENIE’S PETS If you’re a pet owner who needs your cat watched while you’re away or are simply too busy to take your dog out for a walk, then Queenie’s Pets is the place for you. Calling themselves a “surrogate
family” for your pets, they offer a pet sitting services for dogs, cats, birds and any other animal in a cage or tank. Depending on your needs, they can simply visit your house for a half or full hour on given days, stay with your pet overnight or provide an around-the-clock package that includes visits, a sleepover and more over the course of one day. Queeniespets.com 7174 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19119 215-248-9999 GROOMLAB Though it shares a building with another dog groomer, Sudsy Dog, the GroomLab is still managing to make a name for itself. Having been open for a little over two years now, the GroomLab is continuing to grow its business under the ownership of Cynthia Rekos, a pet groomer and former employee at the Bone Appetite. As someone who takes pride in being able to take care of dogs that have been turned away by other places, it seems that Rekos’ ownership makes the GroomLab just what owners of difficult dogs (from a grooming perspective) need. Their hours are by appointment only on Mondays and from Wednesday-Saturday. Groomlab.com 831 Bethlehem Pike Glenside, PA 19038 215-400-1589 Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach, Realtors 8400 Germantown Ave. Suite 2 Chestnut Hill, PA 19118 O.215-247-3750 • C.215-840-9592 mimi.morrow@foxroach .com
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Chestnut Hill and the Northwest Philly region have a great selection of breweries and pubs. Local writer Lynn Hoffman, author of “The Short Course in Beer,” is a big fan of the area’s beer offerings. As far as he’s concerned, Northwest Philly is definitely a great place for avid beer lovers or the novice that just wants to sample some different and unique drafts. “The brewpub scene is remarkably healthy and diverse,” he said. His favorites? “Earth Bread + Brewery [7136 Germantown Ave.] is fantastic.” He said. “They have a genius brewer who does something unique that allows
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them to offer sophisticated beers. The difference is that other places rush their beers through instead of taking their time and creating a quality draft. Developing and brewing beer is likely to be a developing and ongoing [process] in order to create an artisanal product.” But Earth Bread isn’t the only place (Continued on page 28)
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Hoffman finds good beer. “Chestnut Grill [8229 Germantown Ave.] is more of an old fashioned place that offers great, old fashioned food and has Chimay on tap,” he said. “It’s a great atmosphere and an absolute delight that should be experienced. “Other places to look into would be the Baron Hill Tavern & Brewery which is decently good. The Iron Hill Brewery has a wonderful reserve list and Rollers Expresso, which is unfortunately only open during the day, has a fabulous beer list.” For the best beer offerings in the area, try these places yourself: BREWERY/RESTAURANTS IRON HILL BREWERY & RESTAURANT
This popular brewery chain offers a sit down meal along with its selection of numerous beer brewed on site. You can find a table and make a reservation by going onto their website. They take parties up to 20 people. www.ironhillbrewery.com 8400 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118 215-948-5600 EARTH BREAD + BREWERY This bar offers a unique selection of beers that are either brewed on site or selected from a top breweries from across the country. Earth Bread is known as much for its selection of gourmet flatbread pizzas as its beer. www.earthbreadbrewery.com 7136 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119 215-242-6666
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BARREN HILL TAVERN & BREWERY This bar offers a creative selection of food that is paired with a specific beer or beverage that manages to make the meal just that much better. They take reservations for up to 20 people. Their main weekday hours are 12 P.M. to 11 P.M. on Monday through Wednesday and 11:30 A.M. to 1 A.M. Thursday through Saturday. www.barrenhilltavern.com 646 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 (484) 344-5438 PUBS
marily known for its signature “Schmitter� sandwich. But it’s also a good spot to grab a beer. www.mcnallystavern.com Where: 8634 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19118 (215) 247-9736 BRITTINGHAM’S PUB This pub offers the chance to combine a cozy atmosphere with good food and a bunch of different beers, whiskeys, wines, cocktails and more. They constantly change the menu depending on the season so multiple visits are required. brittinghams.com 640 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 (484) 344-5162
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TAVERN ON THE HILL This tavern is located at the top of Chestnut Hill and offers a wide variety of beers, wines and spirits. Boasting a great atmosphere and an even better menu. www.tavernonthehill.biz 8636 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19118 (215) 247-9948 MCMENAMIN'S TAVERN One of the first gastro-pubs in the northwest, McMenamin’s is Mt. Airy’s long-time favorite stop for beer and great grub. 7170 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19119 (215) 247-9920
ALMA MATER This is a bar that offers an event per day. From live music to yoga, there is something that will definitely strike your interest. Besides the events, Alma Mater offers a great bar with 16 beers ready to go on tap along with a fantastic menu that will complete the meal. They offer spots for group events but that must be confirmed through email, which can be found on their website. almamaterphiladelphia.com 7165 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19119 (267) 335-4909 Lynn Hoffman’s book, “Short Course in Beer” is available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
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The Big Picture by MegAnne Liebsch
The Chestnut Hill area is home to a variety of high-quality art galleries, featuring diverse art styles and mediums. The community’s passion for art supports and contributes to Chestnut Hill’s rich art scene. “Chestnut Hill has long served as the residence for many of Philadelphia's established and emerging artists,” noted Bruce Hoffman, director of Gravers Lane Gallery. “I think Philadelphia in general is a great gallery city.” And more specifically, Hoffman believes Chestnut Hill has become a neighborhood that has attracted residents who not only make art, but buy it. “Chestnut Hill has a growing younger audience with many new families moving to this region,” he said. “We have a core support group of local patrons which extends to Center City, the Mainline, New Jersey and other regions.” GRAVERS LANE GALLERY Since its opening in 2011, Gravers Lane Gallery has been committed to bringing contemporary art of multiple mediums to the Chestnut Hill community. Gravers Lane exhibits decorative and fine art, as well as studio art such as jewelry, glass, furniture, ceramics and mixed media art. The gallery draws artwork from local emerging artists, as well as established artists and features about eight special salon-style exhibitions a year, which are open to the community. www.graverslanegallery.com 8405 Germantown Ave 215-247-1603 CHESTNUT HILL GALLERY The Chestnut Hill Gallery houses diverse collections of renowned and
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emerging artists, as well as a mixture of traditional and contemporary pieces. Their exhibits focus on paintings of multiple mediums, including oil, watercolor and acrylic, and multi-media and silvergel photographs. Chestnut Hill Gallery has new exhibits every two months. The gallery has worked with artists such as Chuck Connelly, featured by HBO, and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts student Phil Cohn. On exhibit opening nights, visitors are encouraged to admire the art and mingle with the artists. www.chestnuthillgallery.com 8117 Germantown Ave 215-248-2549 WENDY CONCANNON PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY The Wendy Concannon Photography Gallery specializes in art photography, especially bold, graphic and abstract photographs. The gallery’s artwork often focuses on everyday items and objects taken from nature. Wendy Concannon’s art has been featured in a variety of publications, such as The Washington Post and U.S. News and World Report. www.wendyconcannon.com/index.php 8001 Germantown Avenue 215-767-4171 WOODMERE ART MUSEUM Open since 1940, the Woodmere Art Museum features a permanent collection (Continued on page 34) WELCOME / SPRING • SUMMER 2016 / 33
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of over 3,000 works of art, primarily showcasing Philadelphia region artists. The museum has nine galleries and salons and a spacious rotunda, all of which house a variety of rotating exhibitions. For younger visitors, there is the Helen Millard Children’s Gallery, which features special collections for children. The Woodmere Art Museum is committed to serving the Chestnut Hill community through its art by offering art and music classes, programs and events for visitors of all ages. 9201 Germantown Avenue woodmereartmuseum.org 215-247-0476 THE LUCIEN CRUMP GALLERY Founded by African American artist James Lucien Crump, the Crump Gallery seeks to introduce visitors to the art of other local and national African
American artists. After Crump’s passing in 2007, the gallery has become an education resource center, providing art education for at-risk youth in the Germantown area. The programs focus heavily on promoting self-esteem through art. crumpgallery.org 6376 Germantown Avenue 215-843-8788 IMPeRFeCT GALLERY The IMPeRFeCT gallery is committed to giving viewers the opportunity to view a multitude of artworks in unique ways. The gallery emphasizes the transformative role of art in people’s lives by giving their artists freedom in how they present their art. IMPeRFeCT has monthly exhibitions and gallery events, as well as sponsoring art creation in public spaces. 5601 Greene Street, Germantown Imperfectgallery.squarespace.com 215-869-1001
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Indigo Schuy, 8432 Germantown Ave., is a one-stop shop for the female runner. by Jospeh Persichetti
One of the things most likely to bring people together in Chestnut Hill and Northwest Philadelphia is exercise. The area is home to several great, independent gyms, is flush with small personal training instructors and is home to the Wissahickon – one of the best places to go for a jog in any city in the country. Fitness is definitely an attraction for many who move to the area or visit. “People are just committed to health and wellness and we are fortunate to have the park in such a close vicinity,” said Schuyler Nunn, owner of the women’s running supply store Indigo Schuy and co-founder of the popular Facebook running group iRunTheHill. That group, iRunTheHill, is a great example. “At first, we didn’t know what would come of it but now we have over 700 people in the group,” she said. “Those people motivate each other, post pictures of their workouts and ask for advice or recommendations when they need it.” If you’re looking for a place to get in shape or a group to help keep you motivated, try these businesses and groups: 36 / WELCOME / SPRING • SUMMER 2016
GYMS FITLIFE FITNESS AND AQUATICS CENTER A professional fitness center that allows members unlimited access to all types of conventional and unique ways to stay fit. Along with the machines and free-weights, they offer personal training and massage sessions to further augment their repertoire. Furthermore, FitLife provides members with access to a gigantic indoor-heated pool and whirlpool along with an opportunity for both regular or aquatic based physical therapy. www.fitlife.com 7140 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19119 (215) 753-8898 BALANCE CHESTNUT HILL A fitness community that collaborates with iRunTheHill on social media. Balance focuses on personal training, group classes and indoor cycling as well as sports related training such as football, lacrosse and baseball as well as marathon, triathlon, golf and boxing amongst others. They also offer (Continued on page 38)
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opportunities to practice yoga, Pilates and boxing in private and semi-private sessions as well as the regular classes. Balance also offers Nutrition and Goal Coaching to amplify their itinerary. www.balancech.com 12 W Willow Grove Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118 (267) 335-2271 CHESTNUT HILL CYCLE FITNESS A cycling fitness club that offers 45 minute sessions with other members and instructors. They offer high intensity interval training to help you stay fit and happy. No prior experience is necessary. Each class features different workouts and music than the one held before so there is a different experience with the same result: happy and healthy.
chcyclefitness.com 89 Bethlehem Pike Philadelphia, PA 19118 (484) 369-9206 ANYTIMEFITNESS A unique gym that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. They provide cardio and strength training equipment and are located all around the world. Besides the equipment and resources available to members in the gym, they also offer a free diet and calorie tracker that allows you to count your calories to stay on top of your dieting goals. www.anytimefitness.com 7719 Crittenden Street, Philadelphia PA (215) 247-0150 (Continued on page 39)
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OTHER EMPIRICAL POINT ACUPUNCTURE After all the improving and training you are bound to be aching. Empirical Point Acupuncture will help to take away the aches and pains that occur. Founded by Sharon Sherman, Empirical Point seeks to empower and improve the overall health of their patients using traditional acupuncture techniques, Oriental medicine and herbal therapy. philadelphiaacupuncture.com 40 W. Evergreen Avenue, Suite 112 Philadelphia, PA, 19118 (215) 247-7100
iRunTheHill A group of passionate, dedicated and motivated individuals who love to run, walk, bike, hike and explore etc. the local area. There is a group on Facebook and Twitter that allows likeminded individuals to post pictures of their workouts, ask for fitness advice, motivate each other, build community camaraderie and share local events that go on. Some events include various coordinated group runs starting as early as 5:30 a.m., a Christmas run called the Phrosty 5K and various challenges throughout the year in which participants have a chance to win prizes. facebook.com/groups/iRunTheHill/
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MARCH Hoops Madness Basketball Tournament Saturday, March 26, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Springside Chestnut Hill Academy 500 West Willow Grove Ave, Chestnut Hill The 4th Annual Chestnut Hill Community Association’s Hoops Madness 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is inspired by March Madness, the NCAA college basketball championship. Hoops Madness offers kids, 6 years and older, and adults a chance to play half-court, 3-on-3 games of basketball and participate in a variety of shooting contests. Players can register with their teams of four (three players and a substitute) or they will be placed on a team on the day of the tournament. All players received a CHCA Hoops Madness t-shirt. Families and friends are encouraged to fill the stands! Matt Paul Sports is one of the sponsors of the event and provide basketballs, referees and coaches to help players in between games. All proceeds benefit the Chestnut Hill Community Association. If you are interesting in registering visit chestnuthill.org, call 215-248-8810 or email hoopsmadness@chestnuthill.org. Funny-Drive to Laughter Thursday, March 31 Springside Chestnut Hill Academy 500 West Willow Grove Ave, Chestnut Hill 8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. General admission: $25, VIP Tickets: $50 “Includes seating in the front 3 rows plus a reception hour before the show from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.” For one night only, national headlin-
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2015 Hoops Madness winners (from left) Brian Kelly, Tim Fitzgerald, Tom Kelly and Jack Conran collected an award shortly after winning its championship game.
er, Joey Callahan, a Philadelphia native, brings his clever brand of humor with two featured performers, Terry Reilly and Helene Angley to benefit the Chestnut Hill Community Fund. For more information or tickets, visit chestnuthill.org or call (215) 2488810. Tuesday Night at the Movies Through April 18th, Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Woodmere Art Museum 9201 Germantown Ave (Located on Bells Mills Road), 19118 Every Tuesday evening, the Woodmere Art Museum will present a different movie from a different era, from the 1939 comedy Fifth Avenue Girl, to the 1997 film, LA Confidential. For more information, go to woodmereartmuseum.org/calendar/movies/
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APRIL Rotary Chili Cookoff Sunday, April 3, 12 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 p.m. Springside Chestnut Hill Academy 500 West Willow Grove Avenue, Chestnut Hill $12 per person An event for the entire family, come out to the Rotary Chili Cookoff! With games for kids and other outstanding vendors, The Cookoff is your chance to sample and judge some of the best chili in the area. For more information, email info@chestnuthillrotary.org Oreland 5K Saturday, April 9, 9 a.m. Twining Road and Wischman Avenue,
Oreland $20
The East Oreland Neighborhood Association (EONA) will be hosting their eighth annual 5K run, 1 mile walk and ½ mile kid fun run. The Oreland 5K will honor Aiden Coyne, a resident of Oreland, PA who has been affected by Langerhan Cell Histiocytosis. For more information, visit: www.oreland5k.org. Clover Market Sidewalk Sale 25 W. Highland Ave. Chestnut Hill Sunday, April 10th 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 p.m. With a variety of vendors on hand, the Clover Market and Sidewalk Sale will give consumers more than 100 vendors of art, including boutiques, artifacts and jewelry to choose from and a handful of food trucks for (Continued on page 43)
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refreshments. For more information, visit http://www.theclovermarket.com. Bike the Hill Sunday, April 17, 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Chestnut Hill West Train Station, Chestnut Hill Bring your bike for two exciting bike tours. Friends of the Wissahickon will guide a leisurely bike tour along Forbidden Drive and the Wissahickon Creek, including the last remaining covered bridge in the city of Philadelphia, the legendary Tedyuscung, statue of a kneeling Lenape warrior, and the Valley Green Inn. The Historical Society will lead a Mid-Century Architecture Bike Tour past several of the most extraordinary
houses of the mid-20th Century including Louis Kahn's Margaret Esherick House and Robert Venturi’s Vanna Venturi (Mother’s) House. The bike tours are $10 per person and presented with the cooperation of the Chestnut Hill Business District and SEPTA. For tickets or more information, visit chestnuthillpa.com. Philadelphia Science Festival Chestnut Hill Astronomy Night & Chestnut Hill Discovery Day Friday, April 22, 7-10 p.m. and Saturday April 23 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences, 8301 Germantown Avenue, Chestnut Hill Join the biggest stargazing party in the region as local astronomers here (Continued on page 44)
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and at 25+ sites provide a tour of the sky. On Saturday, hosted in partnership with the Jenks FunFest, this communitywide science celebration returns to encourage families to explore science. Activities are FREE, but bring some extra cash if you want to have your face painted or jump in the bouncy house. For more information, log on to http://www.philasciencefestival.org/calendar Whitemarsh Township Day Saturday, April 30, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Miles Park More than 6000 people flock to Miles Park to see more than 65 vendors and enjoy a day of fun and games, rides, food, vendors, and
more! For more information, call the Parks & Recreation Office at (610) 828-7276. MAY 20th Annual Chestnut Hill Home and Garden Festival Sunday, May 1, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Germantown Avenue between Rex and Willow Grove Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill closes down and blossoms into an outdoor garden marketplace when Chestnut Hill hosts its Annual Home & Garden Festival. Tens of thousands of visitors will shop and savor hundreds of landscape and garden displays, crafts and tasty treats, while bands play and amusements and rides for children are available. For information, visit chestnuthill(Continued on page 45)
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pa.com. Whitemarsh Township Mini Spring Fling Tuesday, May 3, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m Parks & Recreation Miles Park Building, 4021 Joshua Road Children five and under and their families can welcome spring to Whitemarsh Township with an afternoon of fun, games, prizes, snacks, and more! $5 per child. For more information, visit www.whitemarshtwp.org/225/SpecialEvents#springfling Mt. Airy Day Saturday, May 7 (Rain Date: May 8), 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 6400 Germantown Ave, Mt. Airy A great event for everyone to attend is Mt. Airy Day! Come join the community
for a day of family fun, exhibits and information from community groups, live musical entertainment, and different vendors from all around. For more information, contact mtairyday.org Lulu-Shrine Circus Thursday, May 19th (6:30 p.m.), Friday, May 20th (7 p.m.), Saturday, May 21st (11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m.), Sunday, May 22nd (12 p.m., 4 p.m.) Lulu Shrine Center Arena, 5140 Butler Pike Plymouth Meeting ($24 for adults, $12 children) The Lulu-Shrine Circus, also known as the Greatest Show on Earth! Along with countless amounts of family entertainment, there is a ticket special for adult tickets at $15 online, and is limited for the first 200 orders! For more information, http://lulushrinecircus.com/tickets/ (Continued on page 46)
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Great Houses of Chestnut Hill Walking Tour Sunday, May 22, 1-4 p.m. Chestnut Hill Historical Society, 8708 Germantown Avenue The tour features several architechturally significant houses – historic and recently rehabbed as well as contemporary, hosted by the architects, designers, contractors and owners. $20 for CHHS members, $50 for non-members. For more information, visit Chhist.org. Wyndmoor Memorial Day Parade Monday May 30 Willow Grove Avenue in Wyndmoor For more than 60 years, Springfield Township and Wyndmoor have honored the military with a 46 / WELCOME / SPRING • SUMMER 2016
parade down Willow Grove Avenue which now includes scouts, Mummers and bagpipers led by a hundred volunteers, followed by food and refreshments, all organized by the American Legion and enjoyed by generations of local citizens. For information, visit arthurvsavagepost100.org JUNE Plein Air Outdoor Art Event Sunday, June 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Germantown Avenue, Chestnut Hill Chestnut Hill will celebrate the arts with its juried competition – Plein Air-which is a French term for “painting outdoors, in the open air.” More than 40 talented artists will set up their easels along Germantown Avenue to capture a scene on canvas. Throughout the neigh(Continued on page 48)
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Decorated bikes and wagons gather at the intersection of Devon St. and Hartwell Lane at 9 a.m. for a parade to the Water Tower Recreation center which starts at 10. Judges will award prizes to the best decorations in a number of categories. Face painting, balloons, pony rides and races for boys and girls at the Watertower Recreation Center ballfields. There will also be a candy find for toddlers, clowns, a moon bounce and petting zoo. At 11 a.m., there will be a free lunch of hot dogs, juice and ice cream. At 11:30 a.m., there will be a Magic show. This event is sponsored by the Chestnut Hill Bocce Club. For more information, call 215-247-9776 Whitemarsh Township July 4 Parade and Festival Monday, July 4, 10 a.m. Germantown Avenue from Church Road to Miles Park Whitemarsh Township, in partnership with the local chapter of the Lions Club, will be hosting the 60th Annual Fourth of July Parade for thousands of residents who watch more than 100 participants along the parade route and to Miles Park, where there is live music and a community picnic with free hotdogs and (Continued on page 50)
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