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November 5, 2009
In This Issue
A Taste of Bucks County
Book Sales
Holiday Vendor Fair
Parade
More Holiday Events
Telford's Holiday Celebration
Winter Bazaar
Google Local Business Center
Dear Reader,
The feedback on the usefulness of the newsletter is amazing. You, our loyal readers, have responded to our calls for help with a variety of opportunities.
 
For example, the last email was sent out at 5:30pm.  By 10 am the next morning over 20 people had filled out the survey about your vision for revitalization. We are up to 41 people giving us their opinion. If we had that many people attend a public meeting to gather their input, we would be excited.
 
The Reliance Inn has donated a $50 gift certificate to this project. At the end of the survey, you can enter into a drawing for this prize!
 
So, if you have not already completed the survey, please go to the site and give us your opinion on what we should be doing over the next five to seven years!
 
                                                                    
Pam Coleman
Main Streets Manager

A Taste of Bucks County
Wine Tasting and Education 
Melodia Grill winandfoodinvites you for a night of great food and fine wine on Monday, November 23. A seven course meal prepared by their master chefs paired perfectly with wines from Sand Castle Winery
 
As you dine and enjoy the wines, the wine master from Sand Castle will provide everyone with education on how to select, pair, and fully enjoy your wine.

Seating is limited so call today for tickets 215-721-4000.

The Most Popular Event at the Library?
Book Sales!
Books make wonderful Christmas gifts. You will have three opportunities to find treasures for friends and family and for yourself before the big gift exchange. 

The next book sale at the Indian Valley Public Library is on Thursday, November 19 from 9 am - 9 pm.

Come see the library staff and volunteers march in the Souderton Christmas Parade on December 5, and receive a book sale buck for use at the December book sales.  Those sales will be held on Thursday, December 10 and Saturday, December 19.

Holiday Vendor Fair & Used Book Sale
stacked booksOn Saturday, November 28 from 9am-2pm at Generations of Indian Valley (SAAC Center) 259 N 2nd Street, Souderton.
 
Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, Silpada, Avon and many more!  Door prizes! Books, CDs and DVDs galore! 
 
Vendors Wanted, Book/CD/DVD donations welcome. Proceeds support local Girls Scouts.
Contact Katie Frueh at 215-723-4769 or email.

Speaking of the Parade
You can still register your business, organization or group at the Souderton Telford Main Street website!

Over 50 units have registered for this year's parade already. The Promotions Committee is looking forward to layout the line up at their meeting on Tuesday, November 22.  They have a lively time as they try to accommodate all the requests from the participants while assuring a smoothly running parade.

If you would like to help with the parade, please plan to attend on Tuesday or at the final meeting before the parade on Thursday, December 3 at 7 pm at the Main Streets office at 18 Green Street, Souderton.

More Holiday Events for Your Family
The Souderton Holiday Parade may kick off the community events but they don't stop there.

At 3 pm the same day as the parade, you can bring the kids up the Scout Cabin in Souderton to meet with Santa and have a chat. The Boy Scouts will have hot chocolate and cookies. Local churches
will be caroling and you will have an opportunity to bring home the Christmas Tree. The fun lasts until 5 pm!

Before the parade, you can enjoy the Dedication Ceremony at 10:30 am at the new parking plaza on Main Street in Souderton. The Indian Valley Arts Foundation will have a short program as they dedicate the new Wayne Trapp sculpture to the community.

Let's Not Forget About Telford's Holiday Celebration!
The Promotions Committee has planned a very special performance by local favorite, Tara Lynn, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church at 7 pm on Friday, December 11. After the half hour concert of holiday music, Tara Lynn will lead the audience to the pavilion to light the tree and greet Santa.

Carousel Productions will be on hand with a medley of Christmas tunes and to join Tara Lynn in singing carols around the tree.

The entire event will benefit the Jessica Leshinskie Memorial Holiday Food and Gift Drive. Bring your donation of gift cards from local stores, cash and non-perishable food for the Telford Police to distribute to needy families.

Join us as we grow this into a tradition that speaks to the season's importance to all our families.

Sell and Shop at the Winter Bazaar!! 
Melodia Grill is hosting a Winter Bazaar on Sunday, December 12 from 12:30 to 3:30 pm in the restaurant.

Melodia Grill invites customers to participate as vendors by offering products and services for the   public. If your business offers gift baskets, jewelry, cosmetics, crafts, collectibles, music, party trays, clothing, artwork, etc., and you would like to participate as a vendor, please call 215-721-4000. Tables cost $10 each.

The first 10 customers of the bazaar to purchase more than one item will receive a $10 gift certificate to the Melodia Grill (restrictions apply).

Introducing the Google Local Business Center
Google's "Local Business Center" is a free tool that enables business owners make sure their business appears in Google Search and on Google Maps accurately. They can also add detailed info, descriptions and photos to the listing.

After a brief online verification process, businesses will then have access to such useful information as:

-    Impressions: The number of times the business listing appeared as a result on a   
     Google.com search or Google Maps search in a given period.
-    Actions: Such as the number of times people clicked a link or requested directions.
-    Top search queries: Which words or phrases led people to view your listing.
-    Zip codes of people who requested directions to your location.

If you're a business owner, try it out !


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