SABASouth Ardmore Betterment Alliance

Celebrate the 4th of July with SABA!

6/14/2018

Come on out on the 4th! Our bike parade will leave from Chestnutwold Elementary at 10:00am and end up at Elwell Field, where the festivities will begin with a "best-decorated" bike/stroller/wagon contest. Then, if you’re hot, get under the Big Splash! If you’re hungry, hot dogs, pretzels, water ice, baked goods, and cold drinks will be available for purchase. Kids and adults can participate in the 40-yard dash, 3-legged race, sack race, and water balloon toss.

There is no rain date for this event. If the weather is questionable, please check back here to verify the event’s status.

We need volunteers on the day of the event!
If you plan to attend, please consider helping out in any way you can: set up, lend a pop-up tent, donate some cupcakes, work the food table or sell tickets for a half hour.
To volunteer for a particular task, sign up online:
www.signupgenius.com/go/5080545a9ac28a7fe3-saba1

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South Ardmore Community Yard Sale, 6/9 - participating addresses listed below

5/9/2018

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Participating homes:

2330 Belmont Ave: Furniture, lighting, kids toys, clothing
2425 Belmont Ave: Clothes, kids stuff, other household items
2530 East County Line Road: Clothing, toys, furniture
2630 Chestnut Avenue: Household/Baby
2730 Chestnut Avenue: collectibles, commercial vac. cleaner, tons of dvd's. John Wayne, war movies Mash, etc...
2716 Morris Road: Household, clothes, furniture, area rug
2745 Morris Rd: housewares, silver pieces, hand tools, crockery, ceramics, knick knacks, some baby items, some vintage women's clothing, shoes
2802 Morris Rd: Kids clothing, dvds, books, toys
2928 Morris Road: random sundries
2940 Berkeley Rd: Misc. household, sofa, love seat, picture frames, bookcases, dec. objects. Most offers accepted.
2944 Normandy Rd: air conditioner, reel lawn mower, built-in dishwasher, rocking chair, and other household items
2946 Normandy Rd: Catering/serving baskets, games, toys, wok, fondue set, paperbacks, knitting supplies, dining room table, more! Note: 9:00-12:00 only.
607 Woodcrest Ave: Clothes, books, furniture
613 Woodcrest Ave: toys, furniture & house hold items
631 Georges Ln: Moving! Lots for sale including furniture, high-end clothing and shoes, baby/kids items, household items and more!
651 Georges Lane: Furniture, China, area rugs, lawnmower, a little bit of everything!
701 Ardmore Ave: Boys and girls baby clothes, baby items, furniture, household goods
751 Oakview Rd: Dining room table w 6 chairs ($125), sofa & love seat herringbone pattern ($200), extra love seat, toshiba dlp tv 46 inch, Ikea Hemnes 8 drawer white ($150), Ikea leather brown Poang chair ($50), antiques / end tables, diy stuff, knick knacks, plastic shelves bookcase, grill ($50), $1 table random items, clothes (adult male and female), etc - moving and downsizing so getting rid of general home items
753 Oakview Road: Toys, Furniture, Kids Clothes - lots of $1 items
846 Aubrey Ave: Household, Vintage, Baby

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SABA 5K Results

4/22/2018

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We had a great time at the 2018 SABA 5K!
Thanks so much to Samantha Chapman and Kathleen Tibbetts for all their care and effort organizing this event, and a big shout-out to our sponsors:
Philadelphia Stock Transfer
The Ardmore Music Hall
Pucci Manuli
Williamsburg Dental
Lulu's Casita
Delaware Brain Aneurysm 5K Wilson Walk
Nolan Painting
Momentum Fitness and Bodywork
Callie Kerwood
Elizabeth G. Mellman

This year's race winners:
5K male: Alex Wiesiger
5K female: Jahda Hill
5K kids' winner: Bassam Salhab
Kid run male: Lucas Gillihan
Kid run female: Lena Wiley

All runners' times are listed below.

5K Times
Agger James   27:09:00
Binder Tracy   23:20:00
Binder    Sam    22:43:00
Cataldi   Kim   21:55:00
Chadwin   Jamie   25:47:00
Cron   Bill   22:13:00
Fabella   Yvonne   29:23:00
Gardner   Bill   22:38:00
Gardner   Bennett   23:25:00
Graham   Bridget   31:20:00
Hill   Jahda   20:15:00
Kearns   Katie   22:50:00
Kerwood   Dave   28:17:00
Leith   Jen   22:10:00
Leithauser   Marcia   26:22:00
McCaffrey   Sarah   26:22:00
McClellan   Laura   23:51:00
McCool   Bill   24:57:00
McLaughlin   Eli   25:26:00
Mumma   Charlotte   24:57:00
Mumma   William   32:40:00
O'Malley   Lauren   28:39:00
Salhab   Bassam   21:54:00
Salhag   Imad   28:52:00
Schmidt   Alexia   28:39:00
Shadhidi   Melanie   29:17:00
Shaw   Loren   30:22:00
Sherick   Genevieve   27:22:00
Thell   Jacqi   31:15:00
Thell   Angela   31:17:00
VanDine   Ami   26:12:00
Vitali   Greg   20:22:00
Webb   Anna   26:55:00
Webb   Peter   26:55:00
Weisiger   Alex   18:57:00
Wiley   Ryan   19:52:00

Kids Fun Run
Gillihan   Lucas   7:26:00
Schmidt    Lucas   7:31:00
Langley    Lucy   9:20:00
O'Malley   Norah   9:20:00
Plante    Raleigh   9:55:00
Wiley   Lena   8:08:00

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Run in the SABA 5K! (4/21)

3/28/2018

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The SABA 5K is a great way to get active, meet new neighbors and enjoy some lighthearted competition. Proceeds help cover the cost of the race and help SABA with future events and neighborhood projects. Runners, joggers and walkers are welcome. Kids can do a 1 mile fun run or the full race.

Location: Normandy Park (Ardmore)
Date: Saturday, April 21, 2018, 8:45am (Starting gun 9:00am)
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saba-5k-race-tickets-44520851064
Register by April 9 to get a free T-shirt.

The Course
The course starts at Normandy Park Driveway ---> Oakford ---> Georges ---> Morris---> Woodcrest ---> Belmont Malvern ---> Rising Sun ---> Hazelwood ---> Cricket ---> Normandy ---> Finish Line!

Fees
Before Race Day:

$20 for adults 16 years old and Over
$12 for children 15 and Under
Children in jogging strollers are free!

Race Day (cash or check only):

$25 for adults 16 years old and Over
$15 for children 15 and Under
Children in jogging strollers are free!

Awards
Awards will be presented to the overall top male and female finisher and to winners in age groups determined by the registration demographics.

Sponsorship
If you are interested in supporting the SABA 5K, please feel free to contact Kathleen Tibbetts at kathleen.m.tibbetts@gmail.com

$100 Gold Level
$75 Silver Level
$50 Bronze Level

All levels of sponsorship will have their names written on the backs of t-shirts. Size of font dependent on level of sponsorship.

Race Day Volunteers
Not running? Sign up to register runners or serve as a race marshal!
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d48aaac28a2f85-saba

Refunds and transfers
Registration for the SABA 5K is nonrefundable and there are no transfers to another runner.

This event is rain or shine.

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Camp Out at Normandy Park - Oct 14

9/6/2017

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Join SABA for our Normandy Camp Out on Saturday, Oct 14!

We'll be pitching tents, hiking, playing games and eating S'mores!

This event is oriented towards children (recommended ages 6-11) and an accompanying parent or guardian. Unaccompanied children, and adults without children, won't be able to register.
Register using Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-normandy-camp-out-registration-37532599014?aff=efbevent

ITINERARY:
5 PM: Optionally have picnic dinner in the park (bring your own food)
6:00: Pitch Your Tent + Activities
7:00: Night Hike to the Duck Pond
8:00: Fire pit, S'mores + Stories
9:00: Get ready for bed (we'll have access to the Normandy House bathrooms)
9:15 PM: Lights Out!
9:30: Adult time around the fire
11:00: Put fire out.
Morning: wake up, pack up, play and relax. No activities planned.

REQUIREMENTS:

All camp sites require (1) adult.
The Park MUST be quiet by 9:30. If we are not respectful of the neighbors we'll lose the privilege of having night events in the Park.
Reservations required by Saturday, Oct 7.

CAMPING PACK LIST:

Grub (if you opt for the picnic)
Tent
Sleeping Pads, Bags and Pillows. Be prepared for the weather
Flashlight
Toothbrush

DONATIONS:
If you'd be so kind, please sign up to bring a donated item to help make this event possible! To do so, please reference ticket section above.

RAIN DATE:
In the event of inclement weather, the Camp Out will be postponed until the following weekend (same time, Oct 21-22).

PARK RULES:

No pets.
No alcohol.

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Join us for a movie in Normandy Park - August 19

7/30/2017

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Celebrate the 4th of July in South Ardmore!

6/9/2017

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Come on out on the 4th! Our bike parade will leave from Chestnutwold Elementary at 10:00am and end up at Elwell Field, where the festivities will begin with a "best-decorated" bike/stroller/wagon contest. Then, if you’re hot, get under the Big Splash! If you’re hungry, hot dogs, pretzels, water ice, baked goods, and cold drinks will be available for purchase. There is no rain date for this event. If the weather is questionable, please check back here to verify the event’s status.

We need volunteers on the day of the event!
If you plan to attend, please consider helping out in any way you can: set up, lend a pop-up tent, donate some cupcakes, work the food table or sell tickets for a half hour.
To volunteer for a particular task, sign up online:
www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4badaa29a02-saba5

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Community Yard Sale - June 3

4/11/2017

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Participating locations (in Ardmore, PA) and items for sale:
701 Ardmore Ave: furniture, lamps, men's and women's clothing, kitchen supplies, composter

675 Aubrey Ave: Sporting equipment, household items

846 Aubrey Ave: Household, Bar, Vintage, Children, Garden

2823 Belmont Avenue: Household Items, Furniture, Toys, Books & More

2745 Belmont Avenue: Kids clothes, toys/games, furniture

2709 Belmont Avenue: Infant and toddler gear, miscellaneous household items

2505 Belmont Avenue: Toys, Household Items, Childens clothes

2940 Berkley Rd: Small decorative items, jewelry, tools,household goods,etc.

814 Clifford Avenue: Adult & children clothing; craft kits; blank tapes; vintage items; books/cookbooks; games; knick knacks; Sports collectibles/memorabilia. Baseball/hockey cards. Autographed Phillies memorabilia. Vintage baseball collectibles. Dvds. Video games. Miscellaneous items

830 Cricket Avenue: Women's Designer Clothes and Shoes, baby items, sports equipment, books, and much more

844 Cricket Avenue: Kids toys, clothes, kitchen items

106 E Athens Ave: Toys, including a Thomas trains and sets, kids books, boys clothes 2-3T, furniture,

710 Georges Lane: household items, toys, and other childrens items

643 Georges Lane: toys, American Girl doll clothes, serving pieces

735 Hathaway Ln: Furniture, toys, books, clothing, kitchen stuff

759 Hathaway Ln: Small furniture, crib set and baby room decorations, toys, glassware/stoneware, clothing

2743 Haverford Rd (corner of Haverford and Woodcraft): Estate sale odds and ends, especially glass/serving ware and kitchen utensils, CD's, picture/frames, wickerware, some furniture, costume jewelry, etc. Two sets of china.

138 Linwood Ave: Antique and vintage toys, Kitchenware, misc kids' items

700 Loraine St: Lawn mower; snow blower; bikes; chairs; kitchen items; kids things

744 Loraine St: household items

811 Lorraine Ave: Kids toys, furniture, clothes, tools, books, etc....

2910 Mapleshade road: Kids items, household goodies, furniture, clothes, books, cds, and more

2733 Morris Rd: kids clothes,maternity clothes,men american eagle clothes, woman size - s/m clothes,household items

2802 Morris Rd

Normandy Park (Normandy & Oakford Rds.): Household, crafts, furniture, kitchenware

Normandy Park (Normandy & Oakford Rds): Clothes, books, hardware/tools and other household items

753 Oak View Rd: Kids, home goods, dollar items

751 Oak View Rd: All kinds, some furniture, glass items, knick-knacks, antique pieces (small for shelves, wall, furniture), sporting goods, home decor, childrens toys, etc - moving/downsizing and lots to unload

760 Oak View Road: Baby items, boys clothes and toys, household items

2729 Oakford Rd: Furniture, decorations, baby items, other various house items

2737 Oakford Rd: Tools, house hold ideas

2939 Oakford Road: Kids' clothes, toys, and books. Housewares, etc.

2943 Oakford Road: Large inflatable pool, many books, a few board games, ornamental international bridal dolls

2938 Rising Sun Rd: Baby & Toddler Items (Walkers, Jumpers, Toys, etc.)

2549 Rosemont Ave: Home goods, kids

2731 Saint Mary's Rd: Household, decor, clothes (some Lilly Pulitzer!)

634 Woodcrest Ave: Household items, baby clothes, adult clothing.

638 Woodcrest Ave: Kids toys, bikes, books, kitchen item, kids items

Map of Normandy Park and the surrounding south Ardmore neighborhood:

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South Ardmore Easter Egg Hunt 4/1, 11am-noon POSTPONED TO SUNDAY, 4/2 DUE TO THE WEATHER

3/18/2017

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Grab your Easter Basket and put on your bonnet! This year's South Ardmore Easter Egg Hunt will be held in Normandy Park on April 1. The Easter Bunny is expected to arrive promptly at 11:00 to lead us in a parade around the park before the hunting begins.

We'll have three age groups:
0-3
4-6
7-9

SABA could use some help putting this event together.
To donate some candy-filled eggs or volunteer on the day of the event, please sign up here:
www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4badaa29a02-saba4

Rain date: Sunday, April 2