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Your E-Update from
Souderton & Telford Main Streets
October 23, 2009
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| Dear Reader, |
The folder with emails containing news to share with you is overflowing. It's time for another email update from the Souderton Telford Main Streets office.
It feels like everyone is running at double speed since Labor Day. Below are several events that will give you an opportunity to relax and enjoy yourself. We are so blessed to have so many choices.
Add to that, the Phillies are going to the World Series again and this is a great time to be in the Indian Valley!
Pam Coleman
Main Streets Manager
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Stuart Little Will Soon Leave
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 Even if you have to borrow some kids, you want to order your tickets for the final four shows of Stuart Little at the Montgomery Theater this weekend.
They have two more evening shows: Thursday and Friday at 7 pm and two more matinees: Saturday and Sunday at 3 pm. Call (215) 723-9984 for the box office or order your tickets online. Introduce your favorite children to quality live theater and start a lifetime of memorable theatrical experiences.
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Using Beef and Beer to Fight Cancer
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It seems like everyone knows someone who has been affected by breast cancer. Here's your
chance to participate in the battle against this disease. 
The Reliance Inn is hosting a Beef and Beer fundraiser this Sunday from 4 pm to 9 pm to support the fight against breast cancer. Advance tickets are $25 dollars in advance and $30 at the door.
They have put together a variety of activities to make it a fun afternoon of fund raising. A DJ will keep the atmosphere upbeat as you nosh on hot roast beef and meatball sandwiches. Miller Lite will be on draft.
Local businesses have provided a wide variety of goodies for the baskets that will be raffled off as an additional fundraiser. For additional details call the Reliance Inn at (215) 723-9984 or go to their website.
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Make Your Vote Count More
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Election Day is coming up rapidly. The Souderton Area Soccer League wants to take advantage of the turnout for the election to conduct a food drive for our local food banks.
So on Tuesday, November 3, bring food, baby formula and diapers with you to the polls in Souderton and Telford for the Souderton Area Soccer League players and parents to take to the local food banks.
 These kids and their parents are ambitious. They are hosting two soccer tournaments on November 7 and 14 with 30 to 40 teams attending. They have challenged these out-of-town teams to also bring non-perishable items and diapers to the tournament for our local food banks.
So now you have two reasons to come out to the local polls- to vote in the election and to support the Souderton Area Soccer League's food drive. Let's support the community spirit of these local athletes.
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Another Evening Out
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The Penn Foundation is hosting their annual Autumn Event on Tuesday, October 27 at Calvary Church at 820 Route 113 in Souderton. A silent auction will begin at 5:30 pm and the Main Event is at 7:30 pm.
The musical performance for the evening will be provided by Quartetto Gelato. This Canadian quartet has an amazing reputation and their website is filled with enough information to assure a large turnout for this annual event.
The sixth annual Adventures in Excellence Award will be presented to William S. Aichele, Chairman, President and CEO of Univest Corporation that evening. The award recognizes Bill Aichele for "his deep commitment to community and for continuing the tradition of strong support Univest has shown Penn Foundation throughout the agency's 54 years."
Souderton Telford Main Streets is proud to congratulate Mr. Aichele on this award. We know how much his commitment to the community has helped our efforts.
Tickets are complimentary and your gift that evening supports the work of Penn Foundation. Reservations are a must. Make your reservation today by visiting their website or call 215.453.5182
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Warm
your Body and Soul
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Soup
Night will be held on Thursday, November 19 from 5 to 7 pm at Trinity Lutheran
Church 19  S. Fifth St. in Perkasie.
Keystone Opportunity Center will be celebrating the new Upper Bucks Inter-Faith Hospitality Network now
available to provide housing for homeless families in the Pennridge area. They
will also be recognizing the service of IHN Director Geri Hart and her
retirement in November.
The Soup Night is open
to the public and all proceeds will benefit the new IHN program. Cost is $5.00
per person. Additional donations will gladly be accepted.
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SLEEP OUT FOR HOMELESSNESS
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 On Saturday to Sunday, November 14-15, 2009, the Keystone Opportunity Center's Sleep out for Homelessness will take place.
The Rally will be held at Broad and Main Streets in Souderton from 5-7p.m.
Evening and late night activities including cardboard shelter building contest, scavenger hunt, and movie at Zion Mennonite Church, Cherry Lane, Souderton from 7 pm to 7 am.
Can we meet the Keystone Challenge and raise one year's rent for a homeless family of four? Help KOC help others and gather pledges for the Sleep Out Night. Details at their website.
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It's Always Sunny in Pennsylvania?
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 The race to the sun is officially on in Pennsylvania.
Rebates of up to 35 percent are available on a first-come, first-served basis to owners of homes and small businesses looking to offset the cost of buying and installing solar-energy systems.
The price of an average 5-kilowatt residential unit is $35,000 to $40,000. Experts say that investment will be recouped in eight to 10 years - through reduced energy costs and from selling unused power into the grid and alternative energy credits to utilities.
Another impetus to going solar now, Rendell said, is the likely event of double-digit rate increases by utilities when state caps are lifted in 2011.
Learn about the Pennsylvania Sunshine Program at the state's official program site.
This information is from philly.com
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Updating Our Future
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The Boroughs of Souderton and Telford, Souderton Telford Main Streets and the Montgomery County Planners are working with teams of volunteers from each borough on updating the Revitalization Plan.
The original Revitalization Plan was done in 2001 and has resulted in many projects in both boroughs, including the formation of the Main Street program. The time line for that plan was seven years and now is the time to update it. 
You are invited to participate by completing questionnaires and attending public meetings. A special area on the Souderton Telford Main Streets website has been dedicated to this project. We will use this section to keep you updated on the progress of this process.
Right now, your input is needed on the questionnaires that are posted there. Please complete one or both of the questionnaires and return it to the Main Street office by email, fax or regular mail. We will make sure they get to the committees and the County Planners for their use.
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Follow the Progress
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 The Main Streets office now has a simple video camera. Check out the videos that we have created about the new sculpture.
We have several more videos to download and convert into a short movie. Watch as we learn to use this new tool.
Are you on Facebook?
Then
you may want to become a fan of the Souderton Telford Main Streets
website. Not only are you getting updates from the Main Streets office,
but other people are posting videos and comments.
Come join the growing
community. Just search for Souderton from your Facebook page.
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A Taste of Bucks County Wine Tasting and Education
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Melodia Grill is holding a seven course meal with a wine education from the wine masters of  Sand Castle Winery in Bucks County.
On Monday, November 23, you will have an opportunity to learn about selecting, pairing storing and fully enjoying your wine. Melodia Grill will provide selections from their outstanding and eclectic menu to be paired with wines from this award winning local winery.
Tickets are $65 per person and seating is limited for this full evening of education about food and wine. For tickets call, 215-721-4000. The menu for this unique evening is online.
If you are faced with a full house for Thanksgiving, treat yourself to a relaxing celebration of food on the Monday before Thanksgiving to balance the week.
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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. |
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 18 to 20 foot tall for the stand they place over the fountain next to the pavilion.
So,if you have a tree that needs to be removed 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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First Sign of the Holidays
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Come check out the crafters and baked goodies at the 2009 Annual Holiday Bazaar in the Corner Store at the Souderton Mennonite Homes at 207 W. Summit Street, Souderton. It will be held on Friday, November 13 from 9 am to 6 pm and Saturday, November 14 from 9 am to 3 pm.
The Apple Orchard Café will be serving their Famous Oyster Stew! You do not want to miss this legendary treat. All proceeds benefit the residents of SMH.
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Telford Craft & Home Decor Show
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 Victorian Boutique begins their Craft & Home Decor Show on October 31 and runs through November 29.
This beautiful Victorian home creates the setting for their unique Christmas show. Thirteen rooms are elegantly displayed for your shopping pleasure.
This show is so special that it has drawn people in from the surrounding counties for more than 20 years to do their holiday shopping. You don't really want to miss it.
Hours are Mon-Fri: 10 am to 8 pm, Sat: 10 am - 5 pm and Sun: 12 - 5 pm. The boutique is located at 53 North Main Street in Telford, PA. For more information, visit their website or call 215-723-5061.
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