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There was certainly a combative atmosphere in the air during .

The body approved for former Superintendent Arlene Ackerman during the meeting. Members of the audience had plenty of words for the SRC about that. Watch the video to get a sense of what happened.

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When: Saturday, May 30th 
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 
Where: Kelly Park 400 Parker Ave.19128
House 1: 6718 Cinnamon Drive 
House 2: 286 Parker Ave., Unit A
Description: 
Don’t miss out! We have approx. 15 tents / tables worth of treasures at the main location, plus a couple other homes in the immediate neighborhood participating. 
There is truly something for everyone!
Items include:
<ul>
 <li>Furniture: dresser, stand desk / desk, loveseat, lighted console &amp; countertop chairs.</li>
 <li>Home: Wall art, holiday décor / lights, yarn, craft supplies, baskets, books, NEW sitz bath, bathroom organization and goods, Jewelry overdoor cabinet &amp; Jewelry rack, mattress vacuum &amp; Kirby, vases &amp; antiques, skin care, wedding décor, marble chess, candles &amp; crystals/gems.</li>
 <li>Kitchen: Wine decanters, pots, pans, glassware, baking supplies, wooden spoons.</li>
 <li>Electronics: Window A/C units, electric fireplace, printer, small appliances, fans, heaters, air purifiers/ dehumidifiers, tablets &amp; gym timer.</li>
 <li>Kids &amp; Pets:Video Games, books, plushies, summer girls’ clothing (10-14 and other sizes), shoes, play tepee tent, wooden activity table, toys and gear. A bunch of baby accessories + Stoller. Pet accessories &amp; dog stroller. Fish tank. </li>
 <li>Outdoor: Tools, Outdoor rugs, push reel and gas lawnmower, cordless leaf blower and trimer, garage shelving, car parts, sleeping bags, pots, &amp; plastic netting fence. </li>
 <li>Clothing: Exercise vest. boxing gloves, vintage wedding dresses. Formal dresses, Variety of sizes name-brand men’s and women’s apparel including suits, shoes, hats, costumes, jewelry and purses. </li>
</ul>
Details:
<ul>
 <li>Early birds: No early birds, please! We need time to get everything set up.</li>
 <li>Payment: Cash preferred, but Venmo/Zelle also accepted at some tables.</li>
 <li>Parking: Please Park responsibly on the side of the road &amp; don’t block driveways.</li>
</ul>
Come hungry for deals and go home with a trunk full of treasures! See you there!

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Community Yard Sale Kelly Park 

When:  Saturday, May 30th  
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 
Where: Kelly Park 400 Parker Ave.19128
House 1: 6718 Cinnamon Drive 
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Wayne Plein Air is one of the longest-running and most popular outdoor painting events in the country. Visit this season's exhibition at Wayne Art Center through June 20 to experience the 300 paintings created during the 18th Annual Plein Air Festival to&nbsp;see which of your favorite area locations have been painted by our artists!&nbsp; For a complete list of workshops, lectures and artist demonstrations, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://waynepleinair.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">waynepleinair.org.</a>Wayne Art Center Plein Air Gallery Hours:&nbsp; M-F 10-5, Saturday 10-4, Sunday 12-3.

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Plymouth Meeting Friends School

Plymouth Meeting Friends School’s 88th Annual Strawberry Festival will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 11am until 2pm. The festival offers lots of fun for the entire family, including games, food, live music, local vendors and our famous strawberry shortcake. Admission and parking are free.

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Fine Arts and Mid-Century Modern Auction Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Alderfer Auction presents an online auction featuring a diverse collection of exquisite jewelry, sterling silver, fine art, decorative arts, entertainment memorabilia, Mid-Century Modern and more.
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This Fine Art and Mid-Century Modern Auction is led by fine art, jewelry, sterling silver, and decorative arts, with a strong MCM section adding modern design depth. Fine art highlights include Edward Willis Redfield, Fern Isabel Coppedge, Walter Elmer Schofield, George William Sotter, John Fulton Folinsbee, Walter Emerson Baum, Daniel Garber, Harry Leith-Ross, Birger Sandzén, Walter Stuempfig Jr., Andy Warhol, Victor Vasarely, Raoul Dufy, Raphael Soyer, and Charles Fazzino. 
 
Decorative arts include a Tiffany “Pomegranate” art glass table lamp, Daum enameled cameo glass, Steuben Gold Aurene glass, Rookwood pottery, KPM porcelain plaques, and Hutschenreuther painted porcelain. Sterling silver includes a Reed &amp; Barton tea and coffee service, Tiffany &amp; Co. sterling pieces, “Grande Baroque” sterling flatware, Arthur Stone silver, a Jean-Noel Delarue Southern American coin silver punch ladle, Russian enameled silver pieces, and more than 20 sterling silver flatware services. 
 
Jewelry includes Oscar Friedman ruby and diamond jewelry, platinum diamond and gemstone rings, 14k and 18k gold bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and brooches, including gemstone pieces set with sapphire, emerald, ruby, opal, jade, tanzanite, citrine, lapis, and diamonds. Additional highlights include a platinum 3.6 carat diamond ring. Coins include Liberty Head gold coins, American Gold Eagles, and certified PCGS and NGC examples. 
 
The Mid-Century Modern section includes signed Andy Warhol and Victor Vasarely prints, Klaus Ihlenfeld sculpture, furniture by Knoll, Wassily chairs, Frank Lloyd Wright chairs along with Scandinavian design by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Additional modern design includes teak and walnut furniture, lounge seating, and modern tables. 
 
Other furniture highlights include a rare Charles Rohlfs dining table, sideboard, and chairs, a David Rittenhouse tall case clock, a Philadelphia Chippendale side chair, Thomas Moser wing chairs, and additional modern and traditional furnishings. 
 
The historic section features items from the American Revolution through Hollywood's golden age, including John Hancock's shipping documents, Congressional journals, and Founding Fathers' autographs. It also showcases Gold Rush correspondence, a Quaker anti-slavery archive, Civil War soldier letters, and WWI posters. 
 
Entertainment memorabilia includes a collection of items, ephemera and photographs that once belonged to screen legend Lauren Bacall.
Preview 
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Monday, June 8th | 9AM – 3PM 
Tuesday, June 9th | 9AM – 3PM 
Wednesday, June 10th | 9AM – 3PM
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Looking ahead to holiday parties? Are you considering a remodel to help with hosting?
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Historical Documents and Autographs | Collectibles | Musical Instruments

Jeff Werner

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