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Your E-Update from
Souderton & Telford Main Streets
October 2, 2009
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Where did September go?
Now we have the listings for October ready for your review.
But first we can't resist the pleasure of bragging a bit! Read about the Classic Town designation that Souderton and Telford has been awarded.
Pam Coleman
Main Streets Manager
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Business Roundtable
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The Business Roundtable will be held on Tuesday, October 13 at 12:30 pm at Caruso's. Come learn about the Classic Towns of Greater Philadelphia, The Souderton Holiday Parade and many other exciting projects.
RSVP to Erika and she will reserve the tables for our group.
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Library Update
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As we worked on producing this email blast, the Indian Valley Public Library's email arrived. It is as large as this one with great programming.
We don't have room to put all the interesting projects they are doing, so we encourage you to check out their website or our linked calendar for activities.
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Classic Towns of Greater Philadelphia!
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It is official! We are now a designated Classic Town of Greater Philadelphia! Check out the website that will be promoting Souderton and Telford to people interested in moving to our region!
We attended an official ceremony last night at the Chemical Heritage Foundation in Philadelphia last evening and came home with loads of goodies. Watch as the new Classic Towns logo starts appearing in various places around town.
Bob and Jamie Brecker joined the party in Philly. Bob is a member of the Promotion Committee. As new parents, they made a nice evening out with dinner afterward in town and a relaxing ride home.
 Souderton Independent Reporter, Brendan Purves, came to the ceremony in Philadelphia to cover the ceremony. Here he is interviewing the DVRPC project managers, Karen Cilurso and Alison Hastings, about the Classic Towns of Greater Philadelphia program. He is planning an article in next week's Souderton Independent.
Souderton Councilman, Souderton Telford Main Streets Board member and Design Committee chairman, Jeff Gross, Telford Borough Manager, Mark Fournier, and STMS Main Street Manager, Pam Coleman, accepted the official plaques for the Classic Town Program.
They also brought back a banner, signage, window clings, brochures and pins that are all part of the marketing material associated with the program.
Nine Communities were accepted into this year's class of Classic Towns. Here is a photo of all the offical representatives with their plaques after the ceremony. Barry Seymour, Director of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission is in the center of the group next to Jeff Gross.
Check out our website as we track the media coverage this designation generates!
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Indian Valley Farmers' Market News
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Only three more markets left to the season. Don't miss your chance to pick up fresh cider and apples, decorative gourds and indian corn and don't forget mums, wine, coffee, jewelry and baked goods. Oh, yes, we also have fresh fruit and produce.
This Saturday, come for the Karate demonstration by Mark Cashatt's karate school.
 The following week, we will be celebrating Fire Safety Week with the Telford Fire Department and friends.
Finally, the season will close out on October 17 with live alpacas and wool products.
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Business Expo Booth
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Souderton Telford Main Streets will once again have a booth at this incredibly popular event. We invite everyone to stop by to pick up a postcard for the Souderton Holiday Parade and a Main Street Toolkit. Learn how we are working to improve the quality of life for both businesses and residents in the two boroughs.
STMS volunteers are asked to plan to work the booth for an hour or so. Email Erika to schedule a time you are willing to talk about your contribution to the revitalization of Souderton and Telford.
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Book Sale to Benefit Girl Scouts
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USED BOOK SALE
Saturday, October 24,
8am - 2pm
Souderton Scout Cabin, Wile Ave, Souderton Park, across from
the pool
Look for our signs!
Thousands of used books, music cd's, dvd and vhs movies will
be available for $2 or less!
Donations are now being accepted through October 23.
Drop off anytime on the porch of 156 S
Third St, Telford
or contact us to arrange a pick up.
All proceeds benefit Senior/Ambassador Girl Scout Troop
#7269 and their trip to visit the Girl Scout World Centers in London and
Switzerland. Thanks so much for your support!
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Parade Registration Open
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You can now register online for the 51st annual Souderton Holiday Parade! We already have several groups who have registered since it went live on September 1. Let's see if we can come close to last year's record of 100 units in the parade.  We are proud to announce that Harleysville Savings Bank is our name sponsor for this year's parade. They are opening a new branch office on County Line Road in February and saw this as a great way to let our local community know they are coming. |
Small Business Funding Source
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From our friends at the Montgomery County Economic Development Corp.:
The Suburban Development Council (SDC) is a private non-profit
organization which was created in 1983 by the Montgomery County Industrial
Development Corporation (MCIDC) to meet the needs of small businesses who were
not able to qualify for certain State or Federal funding programs.
SDC has recently revised its lending criteria and is very
interested in lending your business money. The new guidelines are effective
immediately and will remain in effect until January 31, 2010.
REVISED LOAN GUIDELINES
Interest Rate:
Fixed Rate @ 4.5% (Provided Loan Closes by 1/31/2010) for 1st Five
Years
Maximum SDC Loan Amount:
$ 500,000
Eligible Projects:
As a permanent lender, SDC projects can include the acquisition,
renovation, or expansion of real estate facilities for use primarily by the
applicant. All other loan requests will be considered based on the collateral
available for the specific project.
Subject to the availability of funds! Click on the MCEDC link to learn more.
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Chamber Week
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Indian Valley Chamber Week starts tonight and runs through next week with a full schedule of remarkable events. Grab your calendar and start making notes.
Friday, October 2, 6 pm: Corporate Volleyball Competition
This year, the  competition is at the new Souderton Area High
School,
625 Lower Road, Souderton.
Canned goods will be collected at the event to benefit
Keystone's food pantry in
Souderton.
Proceeds benefit Keystone Opportunity Center.
Sunday, October 4, 2009,6:30 pm: Community Music Concert
Join
us for a Community Music concert of area church choirs and other
community choirs at Penn View Christian School, 420 Godshall Road,
Souderton.
Tuesday, October 6: Career Day
Local Chamber businesses and non-profits will be
hosting SAHS students for a morning of career exploration. The day also
includes a luncheon at Generations of Indian Valley for the students and
business partners who will hear a talk by a panel of recent SAHS
graduates.
Tuesday, October 6, 7 pm to 9:30 pm:Arts Gala
This annual celebration of local arts will be held at Generations of Indian Valley,
259 Second Street,
Souderton. The relaxing event features local visual and
performance artists, including student artwork.
Wine sampling and additional acoustic music
follows the main event.
Wednesday, October 7 Restaurant Festival
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
(Doors close at 8:00 p.m.)
This event is at Indian Valley
Country Club,
650 Bergey Road,
Telford.
The Indian Valley has
many wonderful and eclectic places to dine. Approximately 20 of these
establishments will serve samplings of some of their finest appetizers,
entrees, desserts and beverages.
Tickets must be
purchased in advance at $35 each
or 5 for $150. Tickets
are available at the Chamber office, Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club and
at Generations of Indian Valley. Call the Chamber for tickets
215-723-9472.
Proceeds from the
Restaurant Festival benefit the Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club and Generations
of Indian Valley.
Thursday, October 8 noon-6:30 pm: 13th Annual Business Expo
"Lights, Camera, Action...Hollywood Comes to the Indian Valley" is the theme of the Expo when it is held from noon to 6:30 pm at the Indian Valley Country Club. A business Card Exchange from 5 pm to 6:30 pm will feature hors d'ouvres and a grand prize trip to Philadelphia compliments of Travel Haus.
Friday, October 9, 7 pm, Meet the Authors
Indian Valley Public Library, 100 E. Church Street, Telford, will host authors, Jonathan Maberry, Marie Lamba and Kelly Simons. Their books will be available for purchase for signing. Refreshments will be served.
A one-page cheat sheet listing all the details of these events is available at the SMTS website.
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Must Watch Television
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Last week, Main Street manager, Pam Coleman, and Board member and Souderton Borough Councilman, Jeff Gross, attended a viewing and discussion of a documentary at the WHYY studios in Philadelphia.
The New Metropolis Series includes two half hour films, "A Crack in the Pavement, Rebuilding America's First Suburbs" and "The New Neighbors, How One Town Created a Vibrant, Integrated Suburb." 
The first explained the growth of first suburbs outside the cities and their current challenges with infrastructures. The second followed a community that made racial integration the centerpiece of revitalizing Pennsauken, NJ.
Pam and Jeff had the opportunity to meet the film maker, volunteers from Pennsauken and community leaders from the Philadelphia region and to discuss how these issues affect our communities. The films did a good job of taking complex regional issues and illustrating them in a personal fashion. The discussion afterward were very good.
You have an opportunity to watch these films for yourself on WHYY TV on October 8 at 9 pm.
For additional broadcast information, go to www.whyy.org or the www.the new metropolis.com.
We also have a DVD of the films the Main Street office.
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Can You Spare a Tree?
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 Telford Borough is looking for a tree to use for the borough's holiday tree. The tree needs to be between 15 to 18 foot tall for the stand they place over the fountain next to the pavilion.
So, if you are in need of the removal of a tree or you
would just like to donate a little Christmas spirit, please contact the Telford Borough
Office at 215-723-5000.
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Community Block Party
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Community block party at Souderton Mennonite Church, 105 West Chestnut Street on Sunday October 4 from 3 - 6 PM. This event is free to the community. Come enjoy food, games, climbing wall, moonbounce and more! For more details, call 215-723-3088 or visit the website. Rain date is Sunday, October 11, 2009.
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Cash Bingo
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Cash bingo on Sunday October 11 benefits the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Souderton Fire Company. This event will be held at the Souderton Fire Company 266 North Second Street, Souderton. Doors open at 12:00 noon. Games begin at 1:00 pm. Early bird games begin at 12:45. Cost is $15.00 for 20 games. For more information, call Mary at 215-721-3167.
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Winterizing Your Home
or Business
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 We still have time to save energy by winterizing. The
National Trust for Historic Preservation has a great new website that
has a wealth of good information on taking care of older buildings.
Specifically, they have an entire guide on how to maintain the historic
integrity of your building while saving energy.
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Basket Bingo
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Join St. Maria Goretti School, 2980 Cowpath Road, Hatfield, on Friday October 2nd for Basket Bingo. Doors open at 6:30 and games start at 7:00. 20 Games with fabulous prizes and surprises, amazing raffles, lots of door prizes, 50/50 raffle. BYOB!! Light refreshments available. Tickets are $20.00 in advance or $25.00 at the door.
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Make Up & Skin Care Event
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On Friday, October 16th from 1-8pm, join Ruth & Company with Professional Make Up Artist Fawn for this event. Pre-Book today for $25 (refundable). Last minute walk-ins welcome. 10%OFF all AVEDA products only. "CASH FOR CLUNKERS" Bring in your old makeup, Aveda or non-Aveda, and receive $1.00 OFF each item (up to 20 items)
Ruth & Company Hair Salon/Day Spa
27 South Front St, Souderton, PA 18964
215-799-0234
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Penny Auction
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The Ladies' Auxiliary is sponsoring the Annual Penny Auction at the Souderton Fire House on Saturday, November 14, 2009 to benefit the Souderton Fire Company. Doors open at 5:00 pm. Auction starts at 6:00 pm. Donations: Adults $1.00, children $0.50.
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Quartetto Gelato
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Penn Foundation presents Quartetto Gelato at the Calvary Church Auditorium on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 7:30 pm. Silent auction before this event at 5:30 pm. Tickets are complimentary. Your gift that evening supports the work of Penn Foundation. Reservations are a must! Call 215-453-5182 or visit the website for more information.
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Special for Our Readers!
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Melodia Grill has a special just for our readers.
Free
Dessert on Monday Nights!!!
Mention
this advertisement and get one free
Melodia house dessert with dinner entrée purchase.
Valid from
10/1/09-10/31/09 only on Monday nights. Cannot combine with other offers.
Melodia Grill is one of the newest restaurants in town. You can find them at 664 E. Broad Street in Souderton. Call them at 215-721-4000 for reservations or information.
We thank and appreciate owners Sequan and Tim Lan for their generous offer to our readers and their ongoing support of Souderton Telford Main Streets.
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I know this was a long one but there is so much good news to share! I hope you enjoy reading this newsletter and use it to participate in YOUR communtiy!
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