Easttown Library

We tend to think of intelligence as something innate and genetic. Is it? Our speaker Shannon Almquist will discuss&nbsp;how cognitive development happens in a child, and, surprise, it is not an automatic result of reaching a certain age. It is the outcome of intentional mediation of a child’s experience by an invested adult (parent, grandparent, teacher, or mentor). She will discuss what she has done and&nbsp;discovered in this process. How did we learn to think? What is the difference between knowledge and reason? What is IQ and how does it determine someone’s life? What is potential and can it be measured?Shannon Almquist is a graduate of Indiana University with double majors in English and German. She has taught every age from 4th grade through adult, loving each grade for different reasons. (Locally she taught at Cheltenham High School). Later in her career she trained parents and teachers in cognitive rehabilitation, working around the world in places such as India, Denmark, Israel and Australia as well as in the U.S. Throughout this time she and her family lived in the various towns where her husband Roy was a pastor, and later the Bishop of the Lutheran Church in the Philadelphia area.This program is a presentation of AAUW Valley Forge.The program is FREE, everyone is welcome, and there will be snacks! Do come to this thought-provoking presentation.www.aauwvalleyforge.org

Local Event: Can Intelligence be Taught?

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Tredyffrin-Easttown

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Can Intelligence be Taught?

 We tend to think of intelligence as something innate and genetic. Is it? Our speaker Shannon Almquist will discuss how...

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Wayne Presbyterian Church

The opening concerts of The Wayne Oratorio Society’s 2026-2027 concert season are this weekend!
A Requiem written by the "Father of the Viennese Operetta"? Lost for the first eight decades of the 20th century, Franz von Suppé's monumental Requiem (1855) is an epic, rich, and deeply moving work. It pays deep reverence to Mozart's Requiem while anticipating the dramatic, operatic world of Verdi's Requiem nearly two decades before its composition. If you love the Mozart and Verdi settings, discovering Suppé's Requiem can feel like a musical epiphany: an astonishing masterpiece that bridges these two towering works. Come experience a work that earns its rightful place alongside the standard-bearers of 19th-century Romantic sacred music.
In contrast to Suppé’s dramatic grandeur, Johannes Brahms’s Nänie (1881) offers an intimate, serene meditation on grief, remembrance, and consolation. By setting Friedrich Schiller’s poignant poem on mortality (full of wonderful mythological analogies) to music, Brahms confronts Schiller's central statement that “even the beautiful must die.” Rather than focusing solely on sorrow, this luminous lament concludes with gentle comfort - reminding us that to be mourned by loved ones is a glory of its own. Ultimately, it stands as one of the Romantic era’s most sublime elegies. Come, experience these two rarely performed choral gems!
160 Voices | Professional Orchestra &amp; Soloists
Please plan to arrive early for optimal parking and seating.
Wayne Presbyterian Church 125 E. Lancaster Ave. Wayne, PA 19087
Our new start time is 7:00 PM!
FREE CONCERT | Free-Will Offering Taken

Local Event: Wayne Oratorio Society presents Franz von Suppé: Requiem and Brahms: Nänie

Wayne Oratorio Society presents Franz von...

The opening concerts of The Wayne Oratorio Society’s 2026-2027 concert season are this weekend!
A Requiem written by the...

Wayne Oratorio Society presents Franz von Suppé: Requiem and Brahms: Nänie

303 West Lancaster Ave, Suite 2C, Wayne, PA 19087

Alderfer Auction Is Now Open On The Main Line!
We have expanded our local presence with the opening of a new satellite sales office in Wayne, PA. Located at 303 West Lancaster Ave, Suite 2C (above The UPS Store), the office is open weekly on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and by appointment Monday – Friday.
On Wednesday, November 11th, meet Allyson Babcock,&nbsp; Alderfer Auction's Appraiser and Sales Associate.&nbsp; Allyson is an accredited member of the Appraisers Association of America with over 15 years of experience in the auction and appraising industry. A resident of the Main Line community with a background rooted in her family's decades-long antique business and a degree from Brown University, Allyson specializes in American Furniture, Fine Art, and decorative arts, providing USPAP-compliant appraisals for estate tax, insurance, and equitable distribution.
Appointments are preferred, though walk-ins are welcome with a limit of two items. 
For larger collections, please arrange a dedicated in-home consultation. 
To schedule an appointment, email preview@alderferauction.com or call 215-393-3000.
The new location invites the local community to bring in a wide variety of items for evaluation and consignment, including:
Fine Art | Silver | Decoratives | Mid-Century Modern | Coins | Vehicles | Equipment | Historical | Musical Instruments | Collectibles | Estate Sales 
Because the second-floor office is accessible via stairs only, staff are available to meet clients at their vehicles to assist with carrying items.
Alderfer Auction – Wayne 
303 West Lancaster Avenue, Suite 2C 
Wayne, PA 19087 
Located above The UPS Store
Please note that Suite 2C is on the second floor and is accessible by stairs only. If you need assistance carrying your items, there is no need to bring them upstairs yourself. Let us know when you arrive, and a member of our team will gladly meet you at your vehicle to assist.

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We also offer Complimentary Evaluations at our&nbsp;Hatfield location on Tuesdays and Doylestown location on Wednesdays. Details on our website.
In an increasingly automated world, Alderfer Auction remains committed to a personal, human touch. While others are closing their doors to the public, we continue to invest in our communities, our physical locations, and an exceptional customer experience. We invite you to visit us in person at our Hatfield, Doylestown, or Wayne offices—or connect with us online anytime at alderferauction.com.
www.alderferauction.com. Auction Center: Alderfer Auction, 501 Fairgrounds Rd, Hatfield PA 19440. 215-393-3000. Satellite (Sales) Offices: 3359 Durham Rd, Doylestown, PA 18902; 303 W. Lancaster Ave, Suite 2C, Wayne, PA 19087 Members of: NAA &amp; PAA: Designations CAI, MPPA &amp; AAA. USPAP Compliant. | Lic. # AY002260

Local Event: Evaluation Wednesdays On The Main Line | Alderfer Auction

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Alderfer Auction Is Now Open On The Main Line!
We have expanded our local presence with the opening of a new satellite sales...

Evaluation Wednesdays On The Main Line | Alderfer Auction

Main Line Unitarian Church

Have you learned a song or finished writing a poem that you really want to perform? Are you looking for your first-ever performance opportunity—or are you a seasoned professional seeking a casual, supportive venue?
All are welcome at MLUC’s Open Mic Night, hosted by singer/songwriter Nathan Surles. Please arrive by 6:30 p.m. to sign up at the door. Every effort will be made to accommodate all performers who arrive in a timely manner.

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Open Mic Night - FREE

Have you learned a song or finished writing a poem that you really want to perform? Are you looking for your first-ever...

Wayne Art Center

Wayne Art Center presents the Philadelphia Water Color Society 126th International Exhibition of Works on Paper to the Davenport, Vidinghoff and Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Galleries through November 14, 2026. This juried exhibition features outstanding works on paper including watercolor, soft pastels, charcoal, graphite, colored pencil, pen &amp; ink, gouache, acrylic, and hand-pulled prints.&nbsp;

Local Event: Philadelphia Water Color Society 126th International Exhibition at Wayne Art Center

Philadelphia Water Color Society 126th...

Wayne Art Center presents the Philadelphia Water Color Society 126th International Exhibition of Works on Paper to the...

Philadelphia Water Color Society 126th International Exhibition at Wayne Art Center

Grundy Museum

Grundy Museum Presents Victorian Holiday House 2026: Travels &amp; TraditionsOur exquisite Victorian Holiday House returns! This year, discover Travels &amp; Traditions, a festive celebration of holiday customs from around the world, inspired by the Grundy Family’s travels! Each room features festive displays from the United States, England, France, Germany, Russia, Italy, and more!
Delight in the Victorian splendor of the Grundy Mansion, beautifully decorated for the season with magnificent Christmas trees. Each room offers a glimpse into the unique holiday traditions, decorations, and customs of different countries and regions, bringing the spirit of Christmas and celebrations from around the world into this historic home in Bristol Borough in Pennsylvania.
Each Christmas tree is lovingly decorated by the Museum’s staff, volunteers, and designer Jimmy Bason Gilpatrick, along with his team from Bird of Paradise Flowers on Mill Street. Their creativity and artistry help transform the Grundy Museum into a spectacular holiday destination filled with timeless holiday season charm and festive wonder.
Victorian Holiday House is a beloved annual tradition and a wonderful way to welcome the holiday season with family and friends!
Join us for <a href="https://app.dvforms.net/api/dv/q028ee" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Opening Night</a> on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 6pm, for a special evening celebrating the magic of the season. Enjoy holiday music, performed by harpist Danielle Lehr Schagrin, and light refreshments in the garden on the Museum’s South Lawn. Book your $50 Opening Night tickets today and be the first to experience the beauty of Victorian Holiday House: Travels &amp; Traditions!
Docent-led Tours are November 21 to December 22, 2026, for just $5! On December 4, 11 and 18, pianist David Dzubinski will play traditional holiday music on our upright Steinway piano. Click <a href="https://app.dvforms.net/api/dv/6vz5jw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> for the detailed schedule. All proceeds from Victorian Holiday House support the Grundy Museum’s education programs for all ages.
Parking: Free parking is available at 705 Radcliffe Street (Grundy Library Parking lot at the corner of Dorrance Street and Radcliffe Street).
Restrooms are available.

Local Event: Victorian Holiday House 2026: Travels & Traditions

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Victorian Holiday House 2026: Travels & Traditions

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Can Intelligence be Taught?

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