Circle of Trees Celebration- this Saturday!

Please join us as we  kick off the holidays at Chestnut Hill's Annual Circle of Trees Celebration Saturday, November 22 5:30 pm Woodmere Art Museum 9201 Germantown Avenue Sponsored by The Chestnut Hill Business Association, Chestnut Hill Community Association, and Woodmere Art Museum

Circle of Trees   Hot Chocolate, Cider & Cookies St. Thomas Church Choir Norwood Fontbonne Academy Chorale Goodie Bags for Children and Santa, too!   Chestnut Hill Cares...Give a Toy, Share a Book--Feel the Joy. Donate a new unwrapped toy or a new or gently used book  to a school-aged child.   Sponsored by Chestnut Hill Hospital and Valley Green Bank       Holidays in Chestnut Hill HD                         For a complete listing of  holiday events in Chestnut Hill visit our website chestnuthillpa.com     Chestnut Hill Business Association 16 E. Highland Avenue Philadelphia, PA  19118 215.247.6696

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It's back.... CLOVER MARKET time!

Second Sunday in Chestnut Hill September 14 Clover Market  Sidewalk Sales Sunday Brunch Specials and more...

Just chilling and doing what Chestnut Hill does best~looking beautiful.

Finally...about time...so excited....

Last concert of the season!

Pastorius Park is located in Philadelphia’s Chestnut Hill section at the corner of Millman Street and Hartwell Lane

July 30   Aaron & The Spell
              Climb aboard their soulful train
              https://www.facebook.com/AaronandTheSpell  
              https://aaronandthespell.bandpage.com/

Chestnut Hill~Dog Days of Summer

Pastorius Park Summer Concert Schedule

 July 9   Deb Callahan Band
             A blast of funky blues
             http://www.debcallahanband.com/  
 July 16  Venissa Santi Quartet
              Captivating Latin jazz
              http://www.venissasanti.com/  
 July 23  The John Byrne Band
              Warm and powerful Celtic music
              http://johnbyrneband.com/CelticFolk.html  
July 30   Aaron & The Spell
              Climb aboard their soulful train
              https://www.facebook.com/AaronandTheSpell

4th of July events in Chestnut Hill

Schedule

9 a.m. Decorated bikes and wagons gather at the intersection of Devon St. and Hartwell Lane for a parade to the Water Tower Recreation center. Judges will award prizes to the best decorations in a number of categories. The parade begins with a salute by Tom Woodruff and a rendition of the National Anthem.
10 a.m. 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.
11 a.m. Free lunch of hot dogs, juice and ice cream.
11:30 a.m. Magic show
12:30 Events conclude

This Sunday~ Clover Market

 

The Market is open from 10 am - 5 pm, rain or shine.
25 W. Highland Ave., Philly

Over 100+ vendors!! Don't miss it! http://www.theclovermarket.com/

Wednesday, May 7th- Girls Night Out in Chestnut Hill

Shops open till 8pm

2014 Home & Garden Festival on Sunday, May 5th- a super great event!!!

  Sunday, May 4

11 AM to 5 PM

8000 to 8700 Germantown Avenue

 http://www.chestnuthillpa.com/showcase/home-garden-festival?utm_source=2014+Chestnut+Hill+Garden+Festival&utm_campaign=Garden+Fest+2013&utm_medium=email

Discover all that Chestnut Hill offers

as Germantown Avenue is transformed

into an outdoor garden marketplace.

Garden & Landscape Displays

Heirloom Plants, Hanging Baskets

Botanicals, Terrariums,

Beekeeping & Garden Sculpture

Home Design & Renovations

Arts, Crafts & Collectibles

Live Music on Two Stages

City Rhythm Orchestra

Rich Posmontier Ensemble

Dukes of Destiny

Stone Age

Al Fresco Dining & Fun Festival Foods

Presented by the Restaurants of Chestnut Hill

Amusement Rides, Face Painting, 

Arts & Craft Activities, a Petting Zoo, 

Basketball Hoops, Climbing Rock Wall, and 

a Free Kids Train Ride.

Boutique Shopping in Chestnut Hill's

One-of-a-Kind Shops

and

Special Sustainable Exhibits

at

EcoAlley

Including Free-Cycling Events.

Live Music by Urban Drawl and Yoga for Kids, too!

Look for Eco Alley's new location this year on 

East Southampton Avenue

$5 all-day parking in select parking lots

Lots going on at Woodmere Art Museum this week...

Friday, May 2nd: Jazz: Turn the Jazz On:TV & Cartoons
6-8 pm
The Arpeggio Jazz Emsemble performs music from your favorite TV shows and cartoons.

Saturday, May 3rd:
11am to 5pm
The museum store is open and the artists will be available to discuss their work.

Sunday, May 4th:
1:30pm to 2:30pm
Get to know the museum better with a free tour with a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide.

A busy weekend!

Saturday, April 12th:
9am-Spring Awakening in the Park.   Meet at Bell's Mill Road and Forbidden Drive for a hike through the Wissahickon Valley Park lead by Friends of the Wissahickon and Scott Quitel.  Long pants, sturdy shoes and water are recommended.

Storytelling with the First Person Arts
7-9pm at Woodmere Art Museum $12
Storytellers with tales of celebrating women.  woodmereartmuseum.org

Sunday, April 13th:
10am-Everyone Lives in a Watershed with Peg Shaw.  Meet at Bell's Mill Rd & Forbidden Drive. Take a 3 hr. 2+ mile walk through rugged terrain and neighborhood streets. Hiking shoes and long pants are recommended.  Bring a snack, camera and identification books. 

Registration is recommended in case of cancellation. Contact Sarah Marley at marley@fow.org
fow.org


For the shoppers in the crowd- Clover Market and Second Sunday on The Hill.  Held rain of shine, Clover Market will be at 25 W. Highland Avenue (just off of the 8500 block of Germantown Ave.).
More than 100 venders will be selling a multitude of items. There will also be food trucks, free activities for children, brunch specials in town and sidewalk sales. 
For further details:
theclovermarket.com
chestnuthillpa.com

Now go and enjoy the amazing spring weather!!

Tonight!! Hurry to The Hill!

Fourth Annual Chili Cookoff ~ Sunday, April 6 ~ 12-3pm

All-you-can-eat tickets $10, free for children
The Brossman Center-7301 Germantown Ave.

My best advice- come hungry!

www.chestnuthillrotary.org

Guess who is turning 85?

The Stagecrafters Theatrical Group!    The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde opened on March 28 and runs through April 13th, 2014.  Tickets can be bought online or at the door.  The theatre also offers season tickets.  Located at 8130 Germantown Avenue right in the heart of Chestnut Hill.  There are many wonderful restaurant in case you want to make it an evening out!  http://www.thestagecrafters.org/

Mark your calendars! April 5, 2014

April 5th from 10-5pm~ At Morris Arboretum~ Over 30 birdhouses will be displayed throughout the gardens.  Come and enjoy the great weather (finally)!! 



http://www.morrisarboretum.org


http://www.chestnuthillpa.com/single_event/home-tweet-home-designer-birdhouses-grand-opening

4th Annual Chestnut Hill Chili Cookoff ~ April 6th ~ 12-3 pm

Besides being able to sample some fabulous chili- there will be artisan booths and activities for children.  This event is fun for the entire family. 




http://www.chestnuthillrotary.org/chilicookoff.htm

Spring has sprung!

I have my ticket~ see you at the show.http://theflowershow.com/show-info/

Really?!? A pizza truck?

So cool~a brick oven wood-fired pizza truck~ at the bottom of the hill every Wednesday night.  The pizza is delicious and the owners are super nice.  Go to the website for the menu and more details.
http://pitrucopizza.com/

Coming soon! Since I live about 1 block away, I no longer have any excuse...

Iron Hill Brewery front windows helping to herald the coming of the Philadelphia Flower Show

It's official! Spring has arrived on the Hill!

Shopping for a cause- a win-win!

Participating merchants will donate a percentage of the evenings sales to Chestnut Hill Meals on Wheels!

New restaurant opens in Chestnut Hill!

Not sure when the plow will arrive- so glad that I have a 4 wheel drive SUV

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Robertson's Flowers are ready!
Such a pretty window display despite the snow on the outside!

Cabin Fever?!?

Head over to the Morris Arboretum for  their weekly winter walks.
Meeting on Saturday mornings at 10:30- 11:30am.  Meet in front of the Widener Visitor Center and a guide will take you for a guided walking tour.
For more information go to:

Save the Date! Philadelphia Flower Show is coming soon!

Winter is almost over!
March 1-9, 2014
Articulture- Where Art Meets Horticulture
Go to website for more information and tickets.
http://theflowershow.com/

Welcome to Chestnut Hill

About Chestnut Hill

Tucked away in the Northwest corner of Philadelphia, Chestnut Hill is a popular neighborhood with many beautiful stone homes and a charming main street.  Chestnut Hill was originally part of German Township, which served as a gateway between Philadelphia and the nearby countryside. However, German Township became incorporated into the city of Philadelphia in 1854 as a part of the Act of Consolidation. Chestnut Hill welcomed the Chestnut Hill Railroad that same year, creating an even easier commute to Center City. 

Today, Chestnut Hill offers convenient access to Center City and the surrounding areas via SEPTA regional rail and bus system.  Despite its proximity to the city, Chestnut Hill maintains a small-town feel with a variety of housing options, parks, and friendly neighbors. The area tends to be affluent, with a median sales price of single-family homes over $600,000.

Served by Philadelphia School District, Chestnut Hill high school students attend Martin Luther King High School. However, a variety of private school options exist including Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, The Crefeld School, and nearby William Penn Charter, Germantown Friends, LaSalle College  High School, Saint Joseph’s Preparatory, and Mount Saint Joseph Academy.

 There’s never a shortage of fun things to do in Chestnut Hill, including a variety of award-winning restaurants, boutiques, and recreational activities. Please check back regularly, as I update this blog with my favorite places and events in the area!