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We had eight clever, imaginative entries in this year's contest, all of them outstanding in their field. (Sorry, we can't resist). Scroll through the photos below to see them all! Vote HERE for your favorite. The poll closes on November 8. The winner will be announced on this website and the SABA Facebook page.  Q: Why did the scarecrow win an award?
A: He was outstanding in his field! South Ardmore neighbors, what kind of scarecrow will you make this year? Build your own scarecrow with materials lying around the house: an old button-down shirt, pants, gloves, plastic milk container, stockings, plastic bag. Old newspaper or leaves make ideal stuffing. Old broomsticks work well as a scarecrow frame, or sit your scarecrow down on an old chair or bike. Be creative! Your scarecrow can be scary, classic, or have its own theme. Or maybe you'll make a scarecrow family! Scarecrow-making tutorials can be found online if you need some ideas. See last year's winners HERE. To join the contest, submit your information HERE by OCT 31. Check back here to vote on this year's winners! Winners will receive gift cards to local businesses, plus bragging rights. Can't wait to see your scarecrow!  Bad Mother Shuckers food truck is coming to Normandy Park on July 15, 4:30pm - 7:30pm! Place your order now using instructions below. Then grab your food during your selected time and join us in the park for a picnic! Or head home to eat in the air conditioning. Hope to see you all there!
Prepaid orders will be prioritized, but some food may be available for purchase at the truck itself. We recommend ordering early!   Come out for one or both days of gardening!
So many of us have enjoyed the beauty and peaceful surroundings of Normandy Park over the past year, and this is a great way to get outdoors, see your neighbors again, and help the community. Masks required as we work together to care for the various garden beds and areas of the park – please be mindful of those around you to make it a safe and enjoyable experience for all! We've missed seeing you at events and park activities this past year and are excited to catch up! This year's scarecrow entries were inspired, and they brought joy to the neighborhood during a challenging year. Thanks so much to those who put time, energy and imagination into the effort! 79 neighbors voted through our Google form. Here are the results: First Place: Entry #8: Spotted Lanternfly hunt Second Place: Entry #6: Witch with her 2 helpers Third Place: Entry #3: Vote for Pumpkin/Vote for Cat Runner-up: Entry #7: Mermaid ocean scene This year we had 8 creative entries! Cast a vote for your favorite scarecrow HERE by Monday night. Photos of all entries are listed below. Let's make this neighborhood "booo-tiful" for the fall and have some fun while we're at it. SABA's Scarecrow Contest is back!! Build your own scarecrow with materials lying around the house: an old button-down shirt, pants, gloves, plastic milk container, stockings, plastic bag. Old newspaper or leaves make ideal stuffing. Old broomsticks work well as a scarecrow frame, or sit your scarecrow down on an old chair or bike. Be creative! Your scarecrow can be scary, classic, or have its own theme. Or maybe you'll make a scarecrow family! Scarecrow-making tutorials can be found online if you need some ideas. To join the contest, submit your information HERE by OCT 29. We'll vote for winners here on Facebook. Winners will receive gift cards to local businesses, plus bragging rights. Can't wait to see your scarecrow! Recent entries: Bodega Neighborhood Night is coming to South Ardmore on Wed 10/28! Bryn Mawr's Bodega by La Cabra restaurant is offering pre-orders and deliveries to neighborhoods throughout the area as part of their Bodega Neighborhood Nights initiative, and we thought South Ardmore should get in on the fun! Place your order HERE by Mon 10/26. Pre-orders can then be picked up anytime between 5pm and 6:30pm (no timed slots) on Wed 10/28 on Normandy Road next to Normandy Park (look for the restaurant van and tent). Take a sneak peak at the menu below and think about what you and yours might want to order for dinner for this mid-week pick-me-up! Note: This is a food pick-up event, not an invitation to gather in groups at the park. Social distancing and masks are expected if you are waiting in line with other neighbors. You are welcome to eat at the park by yourself or with your family if you'd like (weather permitting), responsibly.  For years, the hedges surrounding Normandy Park have been overrun with poison ivy, preventing us from properly maintaining them and posing a risk to anyone playing or walking nearby. In August, with a 50% financial contribution from the Haverford Township Parks and Recreation department, SABA brought in a professional poison ivy eradication company to tackle the poison ivy and weed infestation in a large portion of the hedge in Normandy Park. Umar Mycka, Poison Ivy Horticulturists, recommended concentrating on the most affected hedge. Their 5-man crew spent eight hours on the stretch of privet that is the outfield for the t-ball field, along Aubrey Avenue to the walkway leading to the back door of the park house. They removed a truckload of poison ivy and other long-established weeds that SABA has been unable to tackle because of the poison ivy. It was remarkable to watch the crew at work. They traced and removed the roots of every poison ivy plant, and other weeds when possible. They also painted targeted herbicide on the roots that remained. The result, we hope, will be a largely poison ivy and weed free hedge for many years to come. Listen to the important message from the Easter Bunny above. Or click here to see it on YouTube. Decorate for Spring and go on a Neighborhood Bingo Hunt! Neighbors, decorate for spring and then join us in a neighborhood-wide Bingo game! Attached you'll find a bingo card with spring- and Easter-related images. 1 - Decorate your lawn or windows with some of the items on the Bingo card below. 2 - Go on your own Bingo Hunt throughout the neighborhood! Find decorations or nature items. 3 - Post a picture of yourself with your winning bingo card in the SABA group on Facebook! 
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