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Buying Antiques and Vintage Items, downsizing help

Call on Cara...Buying Vintage and Antiques. Items

If you're downsizing or just looking to clear the clutter, I can help.  I'm Cara Herman. I buy all sorts of vintage and antique items, especially old books, artwork and costume jewelry.  You  can reach me at 484 356 3123 or visit my website, www.calloncara.com. I've been working in this industry from over 40 years, and I'm happy to buy or just provide information about the downsizing process.

Chester County

Justin Heinze

Philadelphia Metropolitan Area

West Chester

Pennsylvania

If you're downsizing or just looking to clear the clutter, I can help. I'm Cara Herman. I buy all sorts of vintage and antique items, especially...

Empirical Embrace Counseling

Empirical Embrace Counseling offers therapy services for those struggling with issues such as eating disorders, body image dissatisfaction, obsessive-compulsive disorder, grief disorders, anxiety disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder. We offer a variety of evidence-based treatment models such as CBT, CBT-e, ERP, PE, etc. At EEC, the single most important thing is the relationship we share with each individual client - which is why rapport building is always the first goal. If you are going to trust us with these treatments, we want you to trust us as human beings too. We currently have no wait list and are offering in-person sessions in PA and virtual options for PA, DE, and NJ.

Montgomery County

Montgomery

King of Prussia

Empirical Embrace Counseling offers therapy services for those struggling with issues such as eating disorders, body image dissatisfaction,...

Advent Church and Preschool

For 50+ years, Advent has connected with people wherever they are on their faith journey while serving the community. Our exceptional preschool can provide all-day care. Outreach projects, like our community garden supporting the West Chester Food Cupboard, make a real difference! Advent generously shares our space and community gym. Come grow in our Christ-centered community where all are welcome, and every story matters. Find your place in our mission to Worship, Invite, Nurture, and Serve!

For 50+ years, Advent has connected with people wherever they are on their faith journey while serving the community. Our exceptional preschool can...

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Worthington Foundation Authority

3rd Generation. Local. Family Owned. Triple Certified by the Basement Health Association. We provide Foundation Waterproofing, Foundation Repair, and Basement Egress in the Delaware Valley.

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3rd Generation. Local. Family Owned. Triple Certified by the Basement Health Association. We provide Foundation Waterproofing, Foundation Repair,...

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Media

Veterans Chapel CDC

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I offer guitar lessons in the Springfield/Swarthmore area.

Delco Guitar Studios

I teach electric and acoustic guitar lessons in person close to Springfield and Swarthmore. I have been teaching guitar for over 30 years and have experience teaching all ages of students. I also perform with my classic rock band The Garage Bandits most weekends and can help students get comfortable playing in front of other people. My teaching space is located at 34 Yale Avenue, Morton, PA. Contact me for more information or to set up a free trial lesson! I will be starting a new group guitar class on April 20th! This class will run for 6 sessions over the course of 7 weeks on Mondays from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. The focus of this class will be on teaching song melodies to beginners, such as Ode To Joy by Beethoven and Happy Birthday. Each week I will introduce slightly more complicated melodies that will help develop students' ability to play single note melodies on the guitar.

Springfield

I teach electric and acoustic guitar lessons in person close to Springfield and Swarthmore. I have been teaching guitar for over 30 years and have...

I have previously addressed the issue of Hospital Observation Status, and the potentially devastating financial impact on seniors. Now comes a proposed solution by the Pennsylvania Legislature. Read more here: <a href="http://seniornewsandresources.blogspot.com/2014/02/proposed-pennsylvania-law-would.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://seniornewsandresources.blogspot.com/2014/02/proposed-pennsylvania-law-would.html</a> Stay well until the next post. Bob GasparroBob Gasparro is an Elder Practitioner (accountant and attorney). He can be reached at <a href="mailto:Robert.Gasparro@lifespanlegal.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Robert.Gasparro@lifespanlegal.com</a> or (484) 297-2050. Comments to this post, and ideas for future posts are welcome.

I have previously addressed the issue of Hospital Observation Status, and the potentially devastating financial impact on seniors. Now comes a proposed solution by the Pennsylvania Legislature. Read more here: <a href="http://seniornewsandresources.blogspot.com/2014/02/proposed-pennsylvania-law-would.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://seniornewsandresources.blogspot.com/2014/02/proposed-pennsylvania-law-would.html</a> Stay well until the next post.

Bob GasparroBob Gasparro is an Elder Practitioner (accountant and attorney). He can be reached at <a href="mailto:Robert.Gasparro@lifespanlegal.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Robert.Gasparro@lifespanlegal.com</a> or (484) 297-2050. Comments to this post, and ideas for future posts are welcome.

Proposed Pennsylvania Law Would Regulate Observation Status Hospital Stay

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Śama Center, 1217 West Chester Pike, West Chester PA 19382

Step into a soulful sanctuary to connect with the sacred feminine through the power of sound. 
Rooted in ancient traditions, this gathering honors the Divine Mother in all her expressions—from nurturing compassion to fierce transformation. Together, we will use invocation, sacred mantras, and heartfelt sharing to anchor her healing presence within our hearts. Let’s become vessels of light, love, and peace for humanity and our beloved Earth. 🌏❤️
This circle welcomes anyone looking to deepen their connection to feminine spirituality, experience the healing benefits of vocal sound work, and join a supportive community focused on global harmony. No prior chanting is necessary.
<ul><li>Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026</li><li>Time: 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm</li><li>Location: Śama Center, 1217 West Chester Pike, West Chester PA 19382</li><li>Fee: $25</li><li>Register:: <a href="https://www.samacenter.com/offerings/chants-for-the-divine-mother" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">samacenter.com/offerings/chants-for-the-divine-mother</a></li></ul>

Local Event: SISTERHOOD OF THE ROSE: Chants for the Divine Mother

SISTERHOOD OF THE ROSE: Chants for the Divine...

Step into a soulful sanctuary to connect with the sacred feminine through the power of sound. 
Rooted in ancient traditions,...

SISTERHOOD OF THE ROSE: Chants for the Divine Mother

This event will be filmed live for inclusion in Jen Chapin's upcoming movie. Limited seating is still available..Jen Chapin has been celebrated for writing “brilliant soulfully poetic urban folk music” by NPR and has spent more than two decades creating songs that are observant, emotionally intuitive, politically aware, and deeply human.
Raised in and around New York City in a family of artists, writers, and musicians, Jen brings a rich creative legacy to her work. Her music blends urban folk, jazz, soul, and storytelling, carried by what critics have called her extraordinary voice and the dynamic musicianship of her band.
Her career has included appearances on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, NPR’s Mountain Stage, WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour, WFUV’s Sunday Breakfast with John Platt, and the Bob Edwards Show on Sirius Satellite. She has performed on stage with Bruce Springsteen and shared bills with Aimee Mann, Bruce Hornsby, and The Neville Brothers.
Jen is also deeply connected to activism and community work through her ongoing involvement with WhyHunger, the organization founded by her late father, Harry Chapin. Her songs often reflect that same commitment to justice, family, history, and the world around us.
For this performance, Jen Chapin will be joined by GRAMMY-nominated bassist Stephan Crump and acclaimed electric guitarist Jamie Fox for a cabaret-style evening of urban folk songs titled Anything Goes, and How Did We Get Here? The two-set show weaves historically informed, jazz-inspired questions about our current moment with selections from Jen’s critically acclaimed catalog.
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“With songs delivered in a style that ranges from tender fragility to unexpected steeliness, Chapin brings a jazzy edge to the folk form.” — The New Yorker
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Opening the evening is Lucy Rellosa, winner of the 2025 Havertown Voice. At just 15 years old, Lucy has been playing music since age four and has performed locally and regionally as both a soloist and in a duet with her sister, including appearances at the Delco Gives Telethon and Haverford First Fest. Through years of studying violin, guitar, and voice, she has developed her skills as a singer-songwriter and composes her own original music.
Ticket Information: 
Advance General Admission seating: $25 
Advance VIP Reserved Table seating: $35 
At the Door General Admission seating: $35
Advance ticket sales close at 5:00 PM on the day of the show. Any remaining tickets will be available at the door.
BYOB is welcome for an additional $5 donation per drinker. Disposable cups and ice are provided.
Free parking is available in the Oakmont Municipal Lot behind the Kelly Center off Darby Road after 6:00 PM. Additional free parking is available courtesy of Grace Chapel at the corner of Eagle and Darby Roads.
The Kelly Center is operated by Kelly Music for Life, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charity supporting music education, the arts, and other community initiatives. For more information, visit KellyCenter.org.

Local Event: Kelly Center - Concert filming - Jen Chapin Trio with Lucy Rellosa 

Kelly Center - Concert filming - Jen Chapin...

This event will be filmed live for inclusion in Jen Chapin's upcoming movie. Limited seating is still available..Jen Chapin has...

Kelly Center - Concert filming - Jen Chapin Trio with Lucy Rellosa 

Longwood Gardens

Join The Savoy Company in celebrating our 125th anniversary year with Gilbert &amp; Sullivan’s uplifting operetta,&nbsp;The Gondoliers!&nbsp;in the Open Air Theatre at Longwood Gardens. Set in Venice and the fictional kingdom of Barataria, the plot centers on two gondoliers, Marco and Giuseppe, who discover that one of them is the rightful king but cannot determine which. They agree to rule jointly until the true monarch can be identified, allowing Gilbert to satirize monarchy, aristocracy, and British political institutions. The show is especially noted for its unusually warm tone and emphasis on equality, reflecting contemporary late-Victorian debates about class and governance.
Through its witty dialogue, lively ensemble numbers, and playful mockery of aristocracy and political systems, the operetta celebrates equality while poking fun at rigid class distinctions and the pretensions of monarchy.
Premiered in 1889, The Gondoliers is the twelfth collaboration between librettist W.S. Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan. The show ran for 554 performances, making it one of the duo’s most successful later works.
Introducing Stage Director Grant Mech and Choreographer Rebecca Malcolm-Naib, whose inventive vision brings The Gondoliers to life in a masterful comedy that sparkles under the outstanding baton of Music Director Peter Hilliard and a superb professional orchestra. Produced by William Kader, the production is enhanced by a striking, professionally designed set and delightfully charming costumes.

Local Event: The Savoy Company presents Gilbert & Sullivan's "The Gondoliers!"

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Philadelphia

The Savoy Company presents Gilbert & Sullivan's...

Join The Savoy Company in celebrating our 125th anniversary year with Gilbert & Sullivan’s uplifting operetta, The...

The Savoy Company presents Gilbert & Sullivan's "The Gondoliers!"

Sama Center

We are honored to gather under the second Flower Moon in May, a time of deep reflection, renewal, and transformation. Chanting in this lunar field can be profoundly healing, expansive, and grounding. We are especially excited to welcome back our dear friend and soul sister, Yvette Om.
For this special gathering, we are also honored to welcome multi-instrumentalist Martin Orimenko, helping to create a rich and immersive sound journey of music and mantra.
We invite you into a heart-opening experience of chant, mantra, meditation, and community. Participants are welcome to sing, listen, meditate, or simply rest in the shared vibration of sound and connection.
<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cmsassets.offeringtree.com/production/users/1633d03a-e8f2-4f7b-8167-fa28c6d5b62d/cdcfa0a8e46544008cfd32fbf5521045/cropped_Yvette-Om.jpg.jpg"> Yvette Om is a celebrated chant artist, vocal, mantra, and harmonium coach, author, and intuitive. Her music and chanting open the heart and invite the divine within to shine. Blending traditional Eastern music with Western melodic influence, she weaves mantra, spontaneous vocal harmony, and kirtan into a deeply uplifting and meditative sound experience.
She has offered kirtan, Bhakti retreats, workshops, and trainings worldwide, and has collaborated with leading artists in the devotional music community, including Girish, Gaura Vani, Ben Leinbach, David Newman, and Russill Paul. She has also released multiple recordings including Into the Arms of Love and We Are One, and authored Playbook for Muse-ical Meditation &amp; Mantra.
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026 Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Investment: $20
Chairs, backjacks, and cushions will be provided.

Local Event: Full Moon Kirtan with Yvette Om

Full Moon Kirtan with Yvette Om

We are honored to gather under the second Flower Moon in May, a time of deep reflection, renewal, and transformation. Chanting...

Alderfer Auction invites you to share the history and unique stories of the items that you treasure.
We offer In-Home Evaluation For These Areas: Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Hunterdon, Mercer, Burlington and neighboring PA &amp; NJ counties.
We work with estates, estate attorneys, executors, power of attorneys, individuals including homeowners, downsizers, relocators, out-of-state owners and divorcees.
With over 60 years experience in antiques and collectibles, our team will guide you in understanding which items have value in today&rsquo;s market. Whether downsizing, settling an estate, or planning for the future, allow our team to partner with you in taking those next steps. It&rsquo;s never too soon to give us a call.
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