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bookmark_borderSmall Business Saturday in Ambler, PA

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Saturday, November 30th

AMBLER, PA — Whether it’s the corner deli with the best sandwich in town or the vintage store down the street that sells unique pieces, we all have a favorite small business. Ambler Main Street is proud to support Small Business Saturday®, the day dedicated to celebrating these beloved businesses.

Let’s make this the biggest Small Business Saturday yet. Here’s what you can do to take part:

*GO OUT AND SHOP: Make sure to support the local businesses you love on Nov 30.
*SHARE YOUR SUPPORT: Post about Small Business Saturday on social networks to get friends and family involved.

Our Ambler Main Street Businesses are making it easy for you, as most will be offering exciting one day only specials. Stay tuned to the Ambler Main Street website and facebook event page for updates!

Together, we can make Small Business Saturday a huge day for our Ambler businesses!

Small Business Saturday Nov 30

bookmark_borderChristmas At The Mansion

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Christmas at the Mansion
Glen Foerd on the Delaware
5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114
215 632 5330

Sunday, December 15th @ 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Non-members $5.00, members & students under 18 $4.00, Children under 3 free
Outdoor tree lighting ceremony at 5:00pm free

Experience the magic of the holidays at Glen Foerd. While touring the mansion, enjoy the sights and sounds of the season. This year’s decorating theme is “A Celtic Christmas” in honor of the Scottish heritage of the estate’s founder, Charles Macalester. There will be Nutcracker Ballerinas, music and entertainment for the young and young at heart. Children under 4 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Advance tickets can be purchased online.

bookmark_borderMatties Grand Ole Hoo Hoo Hootenany

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PHILADELPHIA, PA — When I first volunteered for the “Matties Grand ‘Ol Hoo Hoo Hootenany” benefit, I had no idea as to the purpose. It was the line-up of top Southeastern Pennsylvania bands that caught my attention: The Whiskeyhickon Boys, Native Maze, Philadelphia Funk Hustle (PFH), Montoj, Catullus and The Happy Dog featuring Bernie Worrel.

So, I set off on assignment for Headspace magazine to the World Cafe Live in University City, Philadelphia. There I was greeted by not only the best local musicians, but also many of the major concert promoters from Montgomery County, including Who Hill, Opple Topple and Stir Fry.

Part of the assignment was to interview the bands about the benefit for Mattie Cassady. “What is this benefit about?” Much to my surprise, there was a reluctance from many of the artists to talk “on the record”… until I explained my dilemma to Jesse Wagner of The Happy Dog. “I’ll talk to you,” said Jesse. “We’re living 20 years in the past. It’s time we moved up to at least only 5 years.”

Thinking to myself, “Isn’t that the truth,” I headed back in to listen to the music. It was like having the best festival bands of 2013 at your own private concert — mind blowing. Then, I started to notice that quite a few of the song selections were the bands way of getting the message across. Many of the song titles and lyrics had been chosen to help the musicians communicate Mattie’s plight.  What a way to  give proof to the proverb “When words fail, music speaks.”

That is when it hit me. If it’s difficult to talk about a taboo subject, find a way to express yourself. Then, it hit me again. How ironic to have a Halloween Hootenany for the benefit. What other time of the year are you allowed to dress-up and be whatever you want to be?

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