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Colonial Saturdays at Wentz: Flax Culture

Lansdale history

Third-Saturday demonstrations at the 1758 farmstead, this one on flax: how a field crop turned into linen thread. Free for all ages, ten to four, two dollar donation suggested.

When: Sat, Sep 19 · 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Where: Peter Wentz Farmstead, 2030 Shearer Road, Lansdale Hosted by: Peter Wentz Farmstead

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Colonial Saturdays at Wentz: Flax Culture

history

Sat, Sep 19 · 10:00 AM–4:00 PM · Peter Wentz Farmstead

September's colonial demonstration takes on flax, the plant that became linen, at the 1758 house Washington used as a headquarters. Free for all ages, two dollars suggested.

Project Pawpaw at Peter Wentz Farmstead

kids

Sat, Sep 19 · 12:00 PM–3:00 PM · Peter Wentz Farmstead

Walk the nature trail out to the pawpaw trees, learn about the largest native tree fruit in the country, make something, and take a seed home. All ages, free.

Project Pawpaw

kids

Sat, Sep 19 · 12:00 PM–3:00 PM · Peter Wentz Farmstead

Walk the nature trail to the pawpaw grove, learn about North America's largest native tree fruit, do a craft and take home a seed. Free, two dollar donation suggested.

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Stephanie's Sewn Goods Pop-Up at SHIFT

Narberth market

Tue, Sep 15 – Sun, Oct 4 · SHIFT

Handmade sewn goods take over a corner of the Haverford Avenue refill shop for three weeks. Browse during regular hours, Tuesday through Sunday.

Rice's Market

New Hope market

Tue, Sep 15 · 7:00 AM–1:30 PM · Rice's Market

Four hundred vendors across thirty acres of indoor and outdoor stalls: antiques, produce, tools, clothing, food. Gates open at seven and the lot fills early. Bring cash.

Executive Scramble at The Willows Golf Lounge

Malvern community

Tue, Sep 15 · 8:00 AM–9:30 AM · The Willows Golf Lounge

Eight to nine thirty on the simulators, then out into the day. The Willows runs this weekly for people who want to meet neighbors without a name tag.