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| May 2, 2011 | E-Update
Souderton Telford Main Streets
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Dear Reader,
Today, we have so much to share. Do we look back on some amazing activities that happened in April or do we rush ahead to the busy month of May?
Let's do both.
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 | History in the Making |
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Local History
 The team working on the Arcadia Book are diligently (frantically) working on the captions for the photos.
It has been amazing how many people have opened their doors and their family albums for this project. The challenge is sorting through the thousands of photos to narrow it down to tell a story. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this project. I know you will be proud when you see the book when it arrives this fall.
By the way, we have seen the cover and it looks fabulous!
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| Update on the Return of Passenger Service
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The Train is Coming....
 Although we will not see passenger service in Souderton or Telford in the near future, we have cleared the biggest hurdle to date.
An alternative plan for this line has finally qualified for the federal government program, New Starts/Small Starts. Of course, with the poor fiscal health of our state and federal government, we have no idea when funding will be available for these programs.
Don't get discouraged. The public meetings were very upbeat and the alternatives interesting to consider.
Go to the website for the project and see the presentation, display boards and fact sheet for yourself. |
| Young Thespians Take Note
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Montgomery Theater's Young Actor Workshops
 This summer they are eschewing the traditional once-a-week class for eight to ten week sessions to offer the young theater artist an Intensive experience; a chance to spend a week (or two, for the youngest artists) entirely immersed in one of three theatrical fields.
Check out all the details and register your young thespian at the Montgomery Theater website. |
| Zwingli Fundraiser at Caruso's |
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Another Great Event!
Zwingli UCC Benefit at Caruso Brick Oven Trattoria at 424 North Main Street, Souderton, on Monday, May 23, 2011.
You have a choice of 5:30 pm or 7:30 pm seating. Prix-Fixe Menu of three course meal with soft drinks. BYOB
The tickets are $30 per person with $17.50 going directly to the Zwingli Rebuilding Fund and is tax-deductible!
Please contact the Zwingli church office to make your reservation and to buy your dinner tickets at 215-723-1186 or email.
Live Music by Vicente Castaneda! Door Prizes and Raffles!
Please come out and show your support!
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| Learn About doing Business with Canada |
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County of Bucks Business Development
 On Wednesday, May 25th, you are invited to a workshop called "Exporting to Canada: Bucks County's First Export Market" Join the PA Authorized Trade Representative for Canada via live webinar, and experts in the fields of logistics and international finance for a 2 hour program. All workshops will be held at the Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce, 409 Hood Blvd., Fairless Hills, PA 19030. The program begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. Pre-registration is requested due to limited seating; there is no charge to attend the event.To register for the workshop, contact the County of Bucks Business Development Administrator, Sonia Smith, at 215-345-3839. |
| Blah, Blah Blog
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| | Behind the Scenes at Montgomery Theater 
We all love the shows but you know there is far more than what we see during a two-act show.
Take a peek behind the scenes and meet actors, crew and guests as they write for the Blah, Blah Blog.
You never know who will be the next Blah Blah Blogger.
Don't forget Hail, Mary runs through May 7. Read the review!
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| Ride Historic Route 113 Ride |
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Benefiting Heritage Conservancy
 It used be called the River-to-River Ride and be held in the hottest part of the summer. Now it is called the Historic Route 113 Bike Ride and they are holding in on May 14.
Get all the details at our website. We also have links to the online registration.
Round up your friends and family and join in the fun. |
| Holiday Planning
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Holiday House Tour
We haven't hit summer yet but some of us are already planning for Christmas events.
Indian Valley "Home for the Holidays" Christmas House Tour, hosted by and benefiting Zwingli United Church of Christ, is scheduled for Sunday, December 4 from noon to 5 pm.
This afternoon tour will feature beautifully decorated homes in the Souderton-Telford area.
Would you like to have your home considered for their tour? Please email Laurie Clements. They want to chose their houses soon so they can proceed with all the planning. Don't delay if you are interested.
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| Celebrating Celebrate Souderton |
| | Open hand Initiative  Last Saturday, the OHI People held a block party in downtown Souderton and the community turned out.
If you missed you want to see the articles, videos and the photos from the event.
If you really want so someone who captured the event, check out the Facebook albums of Photographer Kevin High.
If you need a reason to join Facebook, this event was a good example of how social media can really build excitement! |
| Keep up with the IV LIbrary |
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Things You Do Not Want to Miss
The Indian Valley Public Library sends out an email listing events that is longer than this email. Go to their website and sign up for the email and find out why this is the second busiest library in Montgomery County.
They have a Herb Sale on Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm. Hosted by the Indian Valley Junior Women's Club, the sale will benefit the Library.
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| Police Academy -Indian Valley-style
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Don't Miss this Opportunity
 I will resist all puns and references to that wonderfully silly movie.
This Police Academy is targeted to Indian Valley residents who want a greater understanding of how our local law enforcement operates.
You can find links to all the information on our website.
Oops, I could not resist the image. Sorry. |
| Is Your Business on Facebook? |
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More Marketing Opportunities
 So far, we have found 51 businesses, community groups and revitalization partners on Facebook and added them to our favorite pages.
Take moment the next time you visit the Souderton Telford Main Streets Facebook page to see if we listed your business or group.
You want to make sure your business can be easily found by the nearly 700 people who are fans of our page!
If you business is located within the Souderton or Telford borough limits, you are invited to post a business listing on the Souderton Telford Main Streets website. This is an easy way to drive people to your business's website or to provide simple information such as hours or directions. |
| Classic Americana
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Soapbox Derby
 The first sign of summer is nearly upon us. The Annual All-American Soap Box Derby Race will be coming down Main Street in Souderton on June 4.
Learn all about this annual family-event at their website. |
| Stay Tuned
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More Excitement Coming
 This email is short for the season. Don't worry. We have plenty more excitement coming in May.
Watch for a second email blast this month. We need to finish up some projects before we can share them. Souderton Telford Main Streets has the most creative and hard-working volunteers imaginable.
The upcoming news will be sure to make your heart sing but I cannot share until all the details are set.
Stay tuned into our Facebook page and watch your email for another email blast. |
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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 also 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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