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October 28, 2011E-Update
Souderton Telford Main Streets

 
Hello, Reader,
 
If you are wondering why Souderton Telford Main Streets launched a website dedicated to the community events in our communities, just look at our front page. 
 
We have so many wonderful community events that we support with publicity that we cannot fit them all on the front page. 
 
Of course, we have plenty of news of our own as we launch several projects so we dedicated a website just to our community partners and their amazing activities. 
 
Once again, this is a very full newsletter. I hope you enjoy it and take action on many of the items below. That is why you signed up to get this email, isn't it?
 
See you at the Book Launch Party on Nov. 16! 
  
The Souderton Book is Coming!

Reserve your copies now
Arcadia book cover The Arcadia Book has arrived...sort of. We received 5 preview copies and we are down to one copy left. The next batch of 500 will arrive on Nov. 7.

It looks wonderful. 127 pages of photos, most of which have not been previously published. 

How do you get your copies?

Reserve your copies online at our website, of course. 

We are selling them for $24, tax included. The cover price is $21.99 but we want to make it easier on our partners who will be selling them for us. So we are selling them at $24. 

We are so excited about the generosity of a local company who sponsored the purchase of the first 500 books. Thanks to EDS, we will make 100% profit, minus sales tax, on the first 500 books. 

That profit will help Souderton Telford Main Streets to continue the revitalization efforts in the two Boroughs. It will also enable us to order another 500 books when we sell the first 500 books. 

So order plenty for your Christmas giving list. It makes a perfect gift for friends and family who have memories of here.
Breaking News!

Just Confirmed!
Arcadia book cover It's time to party! 

We just got final confirmation for our plans to hold a Book Launch Party on Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Main Univest Branch Building on Broad Street. 

Plan to come, purchase the Souderton Photo History Book and get is signed by the authors. 

We will have books for sale. Food to sample. Good music. Plus a surprise or two. 

The Team who has been working on this project for the past six-months finally get a chance to enjoy the fruits of their labors! Come celebrate and get your copy of the book. 
Parade Registration is Open

Time to think about Parade
parade registration 2011 The 54th Annual Holiday Parade is coming up swiftly. 
 
The online registration is open once again for your convenience. 
 
Mark you calendar for Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 11 am and plan to bring your family out to enjoy the Christmas fun.  
 
Check out the events website to see the other events that are scheduled for the weekend. A Reindeer 5K, a House tour and a Christmas Concert come to mind. 
 
Our online registration has worked so well for us, that we are lending it to the Committee working on the 125th Anniversary Celebration for the Borough of Souderton. 
 
So mark your 2012 calendar for Saturday, June 23, 2012 for a summer parade in Souderton. 
The Calendar is Filling up Nicely
 
Have You Joined Us Yet? 
Let's review some of the fun events and activities that are coming up in the next couple of weeks.

These are all from our new events calendar on
 www.soudertontelfordevents.org.  

The Indian Valley Boys and Girls Club is hosting a Community Yard Sale on Saturday, October 29. Details on getting a booth and times for the sale on on the calendar.

Both Souderton and Telford Trick or Treating Nights are on Monday, October 31. Stock up! 

Learn about the "Support Our Troops" Campaign being held throughout November by the Indian Crest Middle School. 

Check the dates for the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Telford Victorian Holiday Boutique.  
Don't miss an Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce event that could be critical to you or your business

We have several opportunities to do your holiday shopping while benefiting a local nonprofit organization.
 
You get the idea.  We are adding events on nearly a daily basis. If you want to know what is coming up, you must bookmark this site

If you want to add a community event to the site, the instructions are under the "Submit an Event" tab. 
Keystone Opportunty Celebrates Hunger and Homelessness Week

A Variety of Events to Help Others
sleep out

The Keystone Opportunity Center has a full calendar in November to raise funds and awareness of Homelessness and Hunger. 

 

First is their "Sleep Out for Homelessness Night" on November 12.  This is a rally and sleep out event for over 200 youths and families. 

 

The second event is "Soup Night" on  Thursday, Nov. 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Perkasie. The menu is soup, bread, salad, dessert and beverage for $5 per person. Proceeds  benefit the Inter-Faith Hospitality Network. 

 

The final event to celebrate this week is the Boy Scouts' "Scouting for Food" drive to restock the food Pantry at Keystone on November 19. Demand is up for the Food Pantry and we all need to help.  

IV Chamber has a Full Dance Card for November 9

It is the Season for Interesting Meetings
Charlie Dent

The Indian Valley Chamber does a nice job of expanding our business network by partnering with other Chambers for after-work mixers.

 

Get the details of the Wednesday, Nov. 9 mixer at this article.  

 

They also make our local representatives accessible to the Chamber members and their  guests. 

 

On Wednesday, Nov. 9, they are hosting a Membership Luncheon with special guest, Con. Charlie Dent. Make your reservations here so you can get an update on Washington, D.C. and what our Congressman is doing there. 

Busy Holiday Weekend in December

Building on a Good Thing

The weekend on December 3 and 4 is filling up nicely with holiday celebrations. 

 

It will be a good weekend to stay home and invite house guests. You will have plenty of local activities to keep them busy. 

 

The Reindeer Run sponsored by Generations will kick off the fun on Saturday morning at 8 am with a Walk/Run followed by brunch at Generations afterward. Participants can join Generations in walking the parade route as a warm down after brunch.

 

The Souderton Holiday Parade begins at 11 am and should last about an hour and half. You can choose to participate in the parade or just spectate

 

Afterward, take the kids up to the Souderton Scout Cabin to talk to Santa personally. You can pick up your Christmas tree from either the Boy Scouts or the North Penn Goodwill in the park. 

 

Go home, make reservations at one of our many restaurants in the towns and decorate the tree before going out for a wonderful dinner. 

 

On Sunday, take the Indian Valley "Hometown Christmas" Holiday House Tour sponsored by the women of Zwingli United Church of Christ from noon to 5 pm. 

 

Have a nice dinner and then come back to the newly renovated Zwingli UCC for the Community Christmas Concert featuring the Souderton Alumni Mens Chorus at 7pm. 

 

There you have it. The perfect hometown Christmas weekend. 

 

Reindeer Run and So Much More

Keeping up with Generations
Running with Reindeer

The list of upcoming events at Generations of Indian Valley is exhausting. 

 

Seriously, check out this article filled with fun events for everyone. 

 

The Reindeer 5K Run on Saturday, December 3 is an event for the whole family. Start the day with a 5K and the kids will be worn out to watch the Souderton Holiday Parade a few hours later.

 

Bingo, Apple Dumplings, a seminars on Medicare and the Sandwich Generation and a dance featuring the Blue Notes are all on the line up. Who has the energy to keep up with this busy group? 

 

A Favorite Annual Event

Recycling Event in Telford
recycle with earth

The annual special recycling event held every year by the St. Paul's Green Team Environmental Ministry will be held this Saturday, Oct. 29 from 9 am to 1 pm. 

 

Check out the extensive list of items that you can bring to the parking lot behind St. Paul's Lutheran Church at South Main Street and Lincoln Avenue. 

 

It's time for Fall house cleaning anyway! 

A Community Yard Sale

A Big Event In Souderton
yard Sale

The Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club is teaming up with Souderton Area Field Hockey!

  

Saturday, October 29, 2011 8am-12pm, they will be having a Community Yard Sale.

 

Bring your tables, a smile and be ready to sell for a good cause. For only $20 per space, people will be setting up in the parking lot (Inside if inclement weather)  to sell crafts, home goods, yard sale items and baked goods. 

 

Benefits Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club and SAHS Field Hockey Program with 10% of each table's earnings to be donated to Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club

  • Start your Fall cleaning             
  • Face painting   
  • Henna tattoos   
  • Baked Goods
  • Refreshments

Reserve a space for your table today by calling Stephanie at 610-316-9963. 

 

Please note:  Consign for Design Home Treasures will not be physically at the Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club (offical) Community yard Sale on Saturday. Instead, they will donating 10% of their sales at the store in the spirit of the sale. Consequently, you get a much better selection of the great items that they carry in the store. They can't take all that beautiful glassware to a yard sale but you can find it at the store!

Come in Costume!
 
A Halloween Your Kids Won't Forget
fairy tale high school

What if your favorite fairy tale characters were all students in the same high school? 

 

Jack's best friend Jill encourages him to sell his beloved toy cow on the internet. 

 

Cindy is teased by her step-sisters when she tries out for track team. And what's with all the rumors about the mysterious Wolf Man? 

 

Narrated by the bumbling Principal Grimm, this fast-paced comedy concludes, of course, with the "Happily Ever After Dance."  

 

Don't miss "Fairy Tale High School" at the Montgomery Theater in Souderton. 

 

Wear your costume to our special Halloween Party performances on October 29!

Call 215.723.9984 x10 for more info or purchase your tickets online.
Still Time to Register

Half Day of Very Useful Workshops! 

The Penn Suburban Chamber of Commerce is hosting a half-day workshop at the Peter Becker facility on Friday, Nov. 4 from 7:30 am to noon. 

  

If you register today, you can get a discount to attend this workshop. 

   Experts in the fields of marketing, finance, legal services, human resources, strategic planning and more will provide a learning experience geared to enhance your knowledge in the areas most critical to your business survival.

 

Something Special to Celebrate

Join them on Sunday! 
Zwingli UCC

The Zwingli United Church of Christ at 350 Wile Avenue will be celebrating the return to the newly rebuilt church with a Service of Dedication and Celebration on Sunday, October 30, 2011 beginning at 3 p.m.

 

The service will be followed by refreshments and open house. All interested community members are welcome to attend.

 

If you are new to the community, the Zwingli United Church of Christ suffered a devastating fire several years ago. The renovations have been progressing nicely and they are ready to dedicate and celebrate the beautful new building.

Tidbits from Facebook

Thoughts, news and musings! 
red tomato buffet

Olde Indian Valley Inn is having a Halloween Party with music.

  

For all those who love to shop on Ebay- Consign for Design Home Treasures has a newsletter filled with items you do not want to miss.

  

And they are also talented in other ways. Check out the hand knit caps at Yours Mine and Ours Consignment Shop.

 

 Here is a wonderful one-day volunteering opportunity. Joni and Friends Greater Philadelphia have a day of pampering for women who are care-givers for loved ones with a disability. 

  

  I love the fact that our local businesses do such a great job of connecting us with the hottest trends and products from NYC and the World. We get to enjoy life in our small communities while accessing the best of the wider world. Thank you, Ruth & Co Aveda Concept Hair/Day Spa Salon

 

Our friends at Moyer Indoor Outdoor know how to throw a fun party. Check out the photos from last weekend's Fall Fest 2011. 

 

Plan to head to Lucas Pizza tomorrow evening for the grand opening celebration! checkout the details below and bring the family for loads of fun!

 

 Tilly Mint's Tea Room is a drop off for Toys for Tots again. Where else can you drop off Toys for Tots in Souderton and Telford?

 

We just hit the 800 Like mark. Wow. That number inched up with about a new like per day. We appreciate your support. Souderton and Telford are wonderful communities and it's so much fun to share our excitement with you. 

 

These are all actual posts from the Souderton Telford Main Streets Facebook wall this past week. See what fun you are missing?

 

 
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