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Organ Donation Awareness, Car Wash, U.S. Open Among Weekend Events [Get Out]

It's a busy week and weekend in and around Marple Newtown Patch. See what's going on.

There are big things happening this weekend. It's a weekend full of community and even National events. An organ donation awareness event is being held in honor of Sarah Murnaghan, the 10 year old who has end-stage Cystic Fibrosis and awaits a lung transplant. The U.S. Open continues to be in town and Father's Day is Sunday. Local artists will also display their works and there's a car wash.

Check out Patch's best bets for this weekend. What do you have planned?

Sarah Murnaghan Organ Donation Awareness Fundraiser

Find out what's happening in Marple Newtownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • When: Friday, June 14, from 2 to 7 p.m.
  • Where: Blush Salon, 3515 W Chester Pike in Newtown Square
  • Why Go: Sarah Murnaghan is in a fight for her life and is awaiting a lung transplant. Come support organ donation and register for the gift of life by being an organ donor. Blowdrys and spray tans will also be offered at the salon and all proceeds will benefit the Gift of Life Foundation.
  • Cost: Free

Father's Day

  • When: Sunday, June 16
  • Where: Everywhere
  • Why Go: Don't forget to celebrate dad. If you are thinking of taking dad out to dinner, check out some of Marple and Newtown's restaurants here.

U.S. Open 

Find out what's happening in Marple Newtownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • When: June 10 through 16
  • Where: Merion Golf Club in Ardmore
  • Why Go: Find everything you need to know about the .
  • Cost: Tickets required

 Marple Newtown High School's AP Artists' Art Show

  • When: Friday, June 14, from 7 to 8 p.m.
  •  Where: Newtown Public Library, 201 Bishop Hollow Rd, Newtown Square
  • Why Go: The Friends of the Newtown Square Library invite the public to “An Evening with the Artists.” Meet the high school's finest artists and view their work.   
  • Cost: Free

Cheerleader Car Wash

  • When: Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Where: Aplus Sunoco, 3072 West Chester Pike, Broomall
  • Why Go: Support the Marple Newtown High School Cheerleaders and have your car washed for a great cause.
  • Cost: Free

Artists and Easter Seals

  • When: Friday, June 14, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
  • Where: 468 N Middletown Rd in Media
  • Why Go: Local artists will showcase donated works for silent auction at Easter Seals. Enjoy art, live music and refreshments. All proceeds will benefit Easter Seals, Delaware County Division.
  • Cost: Free

 

Bridal Gown Sale

  • When: Sale starts Saturday, June 15
  • Where: Baranette's Bridal Shoppe, 129 York Rd, Willow Grove
  • Why Go: Designer gowns up to 80 percent off.

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