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Sept. 20, 2010
| E-Update
Souderton Telford Main Streets
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Dear Reader,
The Univest Grand Prix is over. We are still smiling about the weather and the new race course. If you have any suggestions on how next year's event can be improved, send an email and we will include it when we hold a wrap-up meeting in October.
Hat's off to Bob Brecker of Brecker Media and John Ralston of Sitecats for all their work with Sparta Cycling on creating an amazing social media hit for the Grand Prix. This year was the test run and it will really grow next year.
They had a live feed of text messages, tweets and Facebook on our website that enabled communication between race officials, spectators, volunteers and viewers from as far as Sweden. The numbers were outstanding for all our media that day.
A-1 Pharmacy will be opening this week on West Broad Street in Souderton. They are finalizing paperwork and approvals from insurance companies. Consequently, when they let us know the specific day they will be opening, we will post it on our Facebook page.
It's that time of year- the online Souderton Holiday Parade registration is open. We already have about 8 registration forms. Some groups are fabulous about planning out their year's activities.
The Parade's theme this year is "Classic Towns, Classic Christmas." We hope that the weather is clear so we can include a lot of antique and classic cars and trucks in the parade this year. You know they won't come out if anything is falling from the sky.
As we head into fall, the list of ongoing projects just grows. In October, look for information on a meeting to review the draft of the 2010 Souderton Telford Revitalization Plan. You input is needed on that project.
STMS will conducting a fundraising campaign to continue our focus on revitalizing your communities. Watch your mailbox for information. We will also launch an online donation campaign.
In the next issue, I will have details about a couple of awards that Souderton Borough and Souderton Telford Main Streets will receive in October and November.
Oh, yes. Telford Borough is looking for a tree they can use for the Borough's Tree Lighting Ceremony. Call the borough at 215-723-5000 and talk to Gary Yoder if you have an evergreen that may work.
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 | Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Week
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|  | Many Events During Chamber Week
 Visit the Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce website for a complete list of activities happening during Chamber Week from Oct. 3 through Oct. 8.
Begin with the First Annual Puttle Tournament to be held at Generations of Indian Valley on Sunday Oct 3, 2010.
On Oct. 4th, there will be a golf outing to benefit the Keystone Opportunity Center. This will be held at the Lederach Golf Club.
Then on Oct. 5th, Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Restaurant Festival. Area restaurants will have samplings available all evening, plus cash bar. Tickets available at the Chamber office $35.00 or 5 for $150.
Generations of Indian Valley will be hosting an Arts Gala on Oct. 6th. The Arts Gala features performances and artwork from local artists and performers. This is a free event open to the public.
The 14th Annual Business Expo will be held on Thursday Oct. 7 from 12:00 - 6:30 at the Indian Valley Country Club. The theme this year is "Forty and Fabulous...Celebrating the Voice of Business in the Indian Valley." |
| Historic District Update
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State Meeting Next Week
 October 5, the Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission will meet to decide which nominations will be passed onto the National Park Service for designation. The Souderton Historic District should pass that process. Main Street manager, Pam Coleman, will attend to testify on the importance of the district to our community. Watch our Facebook and Main website for progress reports on this project. |
| Food Drive
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| | Support the Keystone Opportunity Center
 On September 25th and October 2nd the Indian Valley Farmers' Market will have drop bins for fresh produce and non-perishable food-pantry items, to help the Keystone Opportunity Center provide local assistance to families in need.
Please stop by the market, and along with your normal shopping, pick up some extras for the drop bins. The fresh foods will help families in need eat healthier, and you will feel great, too. |
| Indian Valley Farmers' Market Fall Harvest Contest
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Pumpkin Creation
 Bring out your homemade best to the Fall Harvest Festival at the Indian Valley Farmers' Market Closing Day on Saturday, October 16, 2010. Register online to enter your recipe.
Local cooks can bring out their best for each category: "Pies", "Cakes" and "Miscellaneous". The competition is friendly but the judges are challenged to choose the best in each category. The suspense is fun and winning is even better. |
| Perk Up Those Lunches with Healthy Stuff
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Are you out of ideas already?
Worksho p will be held at the Guidance for Growing office, 121 North Main Street, Souderton (in the Village Centre Office Suites).
Space is limited; registration and materials fee required by September 27. Cost is $15 per person or $25 per pair; $10 discounts are available for newsletter subscribers and Facebook fans. Register online at , or by contacting by email or (215) 421-1634.
The Healthy Lunch Workshop is part of the Living Well group series presented by Mikaela D. Martin, CHCC (AADP) from Guidance for Growing and Stefanie Coforio, DC, MSACN from the Chiropractic Wellness Center.
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| Listen to Our Local Neighbors
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Main Street Minute or Six
 We are very proud that STMS volunteer and webmaster, John Ralston, who is now the host of his own radio show at WNPV called Indian Valley Live.
He has included Souderton Telford Main Streets in the weekly line up with a Main Street Minute. Main Street Manager, Pam Coleman, talks with him about activities in the two boroughs and a host of other topics.
John spends the majority of his show interviewing other nonprofit organizations that service the Indian Valley region. With three shows under his belt, John is really getting comfortable behind the microphone.
Make sure you listen from 11 am to noon on Mondays on WNPV 1440 AM. You can also listen to archived shows at Indian Valley Live.
Indian Valley Farmers' Market manager, Annie Benner, can be heard talking about the market on the ads promoting the weekly farmers' market.
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| Everyone is Laughing at the Montgomery Theater
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Because "Everybody Loves Opal"
 Don't miss another side-splitting show at the Montgomery Theater.
The team at the Theater seems to have mastered the comedy. See for yourself by reserving your tickets online for the latest in a long line of great comedic performances.
Opal closes on Saturday. So don't miss her and her friends!
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| Young Actor Workshops at the Montgomery Theater
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Sign Up Your Budding Actor now
 The Montgomery Theater has an outstanding educational program that just keeps getting better. Check out all that they are offering this fall season for your star. |
| Benefit the Perserverance Fire Company
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"BITE ME" Specialty Foods and Desserts
 Bite Me Specialty Foods, Desserts and Small Catering is donating 30% of all dessert sales during the months of October and November 2010 to Perserverance Volunteer Fire Company of Souderton. Choose from Sticky buns, cream puffs, pies, cakes, brownies, brownie pops and puddings.
For more information or to place an order, call Terri Nilo at 215-723-1712 or 267-315-1334.
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Facebook
| Souderton Telford Main Streets is now on Facebook. Watch for daily posts about a variety of local interest news. Post your comments or photos.
We now have a page for the Indian Valley Farmers' Market.
Check out the pages we have found on Facebook for Souderton and Telford Businesses! Let us know of any we have missed on Facebook.
Find us by searching for Souderton Telford Main Streets! |
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