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Your E-Update from
Souderton & Telford Main Streets
August 18, 2009
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| Dear Reader, |
The calendar says August and many people are still squeezing
in a vacation but this email is filling up as if it were September. The
traditional lull of July and August seems to have evaporated this year.
We have plenty of news to share with you. From Swine Flu to Veggie Racing, we have plenty to fill your calendar.
Pam Coleman
Main Streets Manager
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History Day at the IVFM
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How well do you know the history of Souderton and
Telford? How well do your kids know
local history? Take the Local History challenge this weekend at the Indian
Valley Farmers' Market and find out.
Wendy Leshinskie has put together fun quizzes for kids and
adults to test their local history knowledge. She also has some very
interesting displays of old photos that will have you looking around at the
buildings in a new light.
Of course, we will also have all the wonderful vendors in
the market that you have come to know and love.
Right now, the tomatoes taste like completely different vegetables that
the things called tomatoes at any other time of the year. They drip with
flavor. Add some fresh basil, a loaf of French bread and a glass of wine for a
perfect hot summer meal.
Breaking News: Ridge Valley Farm will have Maple syrup at the Market this Saturday! Sweet!
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Univest Grand Prix Invitation!
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We are still encouraging everyone to participate in the wonderful community festival that is part of the annual Univest Grand Prix in Souderton. This year looks to be a banner year for participation in the festival. You don't want to miss it.
This i s your chance to present your business or community group to the happy crowds that congregate for the race.
Everything you need to register for a booth is available on our home page.
When every advertising dollar has to count...here's your chance to have a four-color, three-dimensional, interactive ad at the race. How cool is that?
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Univest Grand Prix Ripple Effect
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Canon Capital has created a tradition beloved by staff and
clients. They hold a big party in their
parking lot with a big screen TV to watch the race when it is not flying past
them on the street.
Several residents living on Wile Avenue and Main Street turn
the day into a porch party for friends and family. Many families make it a
tradition to volunteer for the race. Others ride the Cyclosportif as a group.
Univest has their VIP tent with food, chairs and camaraderie
as the race flies by.
The Reliance Inn is working up their plans for the day. Last
year in the pouring rain, sitting at their bar, watching the race on television
with an Irish coffee would have been enticing.
Stay tuned as Tony and Vickie share their plans.
What
do you plan to do as a resident or a business this year? Please share your
ideas so we can inspire others.
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Your Input is Requested by the CDC
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We received an email from the Keystone Center in Washington,
DC asking for help In getting out the
word on a meeting with the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the topic of the swine flu vaccine
program this fall.
It is an op  portunity to show what the CDC have been doing to
prepare, what the state and local health departments are doing, and also hear
from community members what they are worried about or would like to see done.
There will be lots of room for discussion, so that's what they are looking for-
regular people's views!
The meeting will be held on Saturday, August 22, from 9 am
to 3 pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Trevose. There is no fee to participate
and they will provide breakfast, lunch and refreshments.
You can register online or call 1-866-276-6485. We posted the flyer
on our website for your convenience.
The flyer says Bucks County so I called to make sure
Montgomery County residents are welcome. The contact from Keystone Center said that
everyone in SE PA is welcome.
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Deadline Extended by VFCVB
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 The deadline for the Valley Forge Convention and Visitor Center's annual Visitor Guide is now September 1.
This means that if you were one of the
businesses toying with the idea of joining to participate in the www.montcomainstreets.org website,
you can still make it into the Visitor Guide. Restaurants have the added
benefit of getting into the restaurant guide with this promotion.
Everything you need to know about this opportunity is on the
Souderton Telford Main Streets website.
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Digging Deeper Gardening Series, Fall 2009
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 The Indian Valley Public Library is starting their Digging Deeper Gardening
Series with a timely topic: Putting the Garden to Bed! on Wednesday,
September 23, 7-8 p.m.
Fall is the time to take a break and close the garden down
for the season. They'll cover general garden clean up, planting and dividing;
fall and winter lawn care, special precautions for certain plants, and how to
minimize winter damage to trees and shrubs.
Master gardener, Peggy Rastiello, will guide participants through these
winterizing processes.
Mark your calendar for Compost Workshop on Wednesday,
September 30, 7-8 p.m and Elements of Garden Design on Wednesday,
October 21, 7-8 p.m. Watch for future
updates on this series.
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Music At Main Street Java
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Coffee is not the only thing hot at Main Street Java in Souderton. The music continues on Friday evenings.
"Nick Stumpo" Friday, August 21, 7:00-9:00pm
Nick is a local musician from Hatfield, PA and a student at Penn State University. In addition to his solo career he is part of "The Other Brothers Band" which tours locally and in the Penn State Area. This acoustic show will include covers by: Dave Matthews, John Mayer, Martin Sexton & many others. Come join us for a great night of music!
To hear some of Nick's music please visit: www.myspace.com/nickstumpo
"Jubilee" Friday, August 28, 7:00-9:00pm
This band was a HUGE hit last time they performed at Main Street Java...Check out this lively local trio as they play your favorite classic soul and R&B hits! You won't want to miss this evening enjoying inspirational smooth jazz originals.
Most of these performers can be found on Facebook and.or myspace. Check them out.
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Veggie Races are Coming
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Judging from the number of readers who clicked through to
see the Easton's Farmers' Market's Veggie Race photos, we have some potential
racers!
Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 29 for the first,
and we hope to be annual, Veggie Races at the Indian Valley Farmers Market.
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We are So Proud!
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Anne Palazzo has been the market manager for the Indian Valley Farmers' Market for the past two years. Everyone loves her. She makes the Saturday morning market run so smoothly with her big smile!
Ray Benner has been volunteering for the Promotion Committee for at least three years. He has served as chairman of the Souderton Holiday Parade twice. He is always ready to help wherever needed.
Last Saturday, these two community-minded souls were joined in matrimony by Souderton Mayor John Reynolds in the Souderton Community Park. It seems like everyone in town was there to celebrate the nuptials.
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Ray wore his dress shorts and Annie wore a lovely dress. Please join us in
wishing the newlyweds the very best.
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Ten Years At Action Karate
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 Come celebrate on Thursday, August, 27 when Action Karate hold a 15th birthday party. Action Karate has been a member of the Souderton community for ten years!
The celebration will be held Philadelphia Sports Club at High point, 1 Highpoint Drive, Chalfont. Just follow County Line Road to Route 202.
2009 US Open XMA Champion, Daniel Graham, will be the special guest. They have a full schedule of activities from 6 pm through 8 pm with classes and pizza and cake. Call 215-723-4402 for details.
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Beef & Beer to Support the Fight Against Breast Cancer
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 Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 25 from 4 pm to 9 pm
for a very special event at the Reliance Inn at 103 East Reliance Road,
Souderton. They will be hosting a Beef
& Beer event to support the fight against breast cancer.
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.
We are sharing this early notice because they are putting
together themed baskets for a raffle. If
you would like to donate an item, contact the Reliance Inn at 215-721-4433 or
by their website. We will remind you to
purchase tickets closer to the date.
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Network Concepts Receives Recognition
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Network Concepts announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in Advanced Infrastructure Solutions, Networking Infrastructure Solutions, Information Worker Solutions and Security Solution, recognizing Network Concept's expertise and impact in the technology marketplace.
As a Gold Certified Partner, Network Concepts has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and a proven ability to meet customers' needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the channel.
In other words, they really know their stuff! Read the full press release on our website.
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One Life One Chance On September 19
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When tragedy happens, some people succumb to the grief; others find unexpected strength. Justina McIntyre is a mother who is determined that other families will not face the loss of a child in the way she lost her son.
One Life One Chance
Souderton/Telford, the Fight for Our
Children Against
Prescription and OTC
Drug Abuse is her crusade to educate parents and students about the dangers that are available everyday. She has been blessed with a team who share her mission. 
On Saturday, September 19, Justina and a group of dedicated parents, friends and family are hosting an event from 10 am to 2 pm in the Souderton Community Park. They will lead a walk through Souderton and Telford to make people aware of the magnitude of the problem. They will then have booths for organizations and speakers that can offer help to
students facing issues out of their control.
If you want to help, email Justina and she can explain what kind of help they need to make the day a success.
This is a deadly epidemic that is quietly affecting our community. Justina and her team are dedicated to shining a light on this issue to educate students and parents so we don't lose more kids to this killer.
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Please Share This Information
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 From the Governor's Newsletter: The national recession - the longest since World War II - has taken a toll on Pennsylvanians. Many people are having trouble paying their monthly bills at the same time uncertain financial, employment and housing markets have raised worries about long-term economic security.
If you or someone you know is facing financial problems as a result of the recession, Get Help Now, Pennsylvania can help.
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., volunteer attorneys, banking and mortgage professionals, and financial analysts are working on help desks in many of the county bar association offices. Find a location near you by calling the Pennsylvania Bar Association, toll-free, at 1-888-799-4557 or clicking here.
Since First Lady Judge Marjorie O. Rendell opened Get Help Now, Pennsylvania on July 7, dozens of consumers have come forward for help.
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I hope you found at least one article useful in this newsletter.Please send us your news so we can share it!
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