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"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. MLK Jr., Strength of Love, 1963
Celebrating Black History Month
Martin Luther King Jr. was an important member of the African-American Civil Rights Movement. His speeches inspired millions to take action against inequality in a non-violent manner.
Come Join Us
The 15th annual "Celebration of Black History" will be on Saturday, February 8, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Upper Merion Township Building. The theme this year is, "The Road to Freedom through Culture, Community, and Civil Rights." Admission is free and open to the public.
Image Source: National Park Service
Meet Anish Deshpande
He is an 8th grader in Upper Merion Area Middle School and a member of Boy Scouts Troop 551. Over the last several months he completed his Eagle Scout project, which was a book-drive for Philadelphia Reads. He collected approximately 3,300 books for this non profit organization. He thanks the community for all its support.
 Township Tweets
If you haven't already heard, Upper Merion Township now has its own Twitter page @UMTownship. Check out the page and follow us to receive the very latest information from your municipality.
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POLICE ALERT
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Phone Scam 
The Internal Revenue Service is warning consumers about a sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers. If you need to report a scam, please call the Upper Merion Police Department at 610-265-3232. More information.
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Looking for Vendors
Do you believe in the value of community and building relationships with customers? If so, please sign up to become a producer/vendor with the Upper Merion Farmers Market.
Click here.
Yes, We're Open!
Check us out Saturday, February 15, 2014. Our winter vendors set up on the lower level of the parking lot behind the Township Building every other Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. They have a system in which you can pre-order and then pick your item(s) up during your next market visit. The vendors always bring a little extra to tempt you.
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| COMMUNITY |
Last Call - Mulch Fundraiser
The Upper Merion Crew Team has been hit with snow storms and freezing temperatures, and the members need your need your help. They are extending their mulch fundraiser to Sunday, February 9, so please tell a friend: Black & Cedar mulch is $4.50/bag ($2.00/bag is tax deductible.) If you live within the UMSD, shipping is free for orders of 10 bags or more. Delivery for mulch is Saturday, March 8.
Detour Alert
PA Route 23 (Valley Forge Rd.), which is the main road through Valley Forge Park, is closed between West Valley Forge Road and PA 252 (Valley Creek Rd) due to a sewer main leak. This closure is essentially the entire length of PA 23 that runs through the Park. Repairs will take a few days.
Recharge Yourself
With power outages affecting residents across Montgomery County, Comcast is offering the use of power strips at their payment centers for residents to recharge cellphones, laptops, and other devices. View the complete list. Click here.
Riding High
Upper Merion Rambler sets ridership record in 2013. Click here for full story.
PECO Update
Thousands of homes are still without power in the township. Click here for more.
Talks Postponed
The King of Prussia Historical Society is postponing its meeting/talk scheduled for Saturday, February 8, at 2:00 PM. A new time and date will be determined.
Mindfulness Seminar The Community Alliance for a Safer Tomorrow (CAST) is sponsoring a Mindfulness Seminar on Tuesday, February 18, from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM at UMAHS in the Large Group Instruction Room (LGI). Mindfulness is a method to help reduce stress, improve attention span, and develop self control. To sign up for this free event, please email sshelton@umasd.org or call 610-304-5533.
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| PARKS & RECREATION |
Hitting the Slopes?
Hop into the Parks & Recreation Department for savings! We are selling discount ski tickets to select ski resorts.
After School Programs
They start in February! We suggest you sign up early because programs fill up fast.
Roberts Elementary -
Bricks 4 Kids Lego Engineers - Wed; 2/26-3/26 - $95
Hands on Science - Tue; 2/4-2/25 - $65
Caley Elementary -
Hand on Science - Wed; 2/12-3/5 - $65
Live Life
Nutrition Class - Live the Life You Were Meant to Live - Thursday; 2/13-4/3 - $15
Spring into Step!
Get a jump start on our spring line-up by learning ways to Maximize Your Child's Performance in Sport - by Coach Carl Richard Wed; 2/19 - FREE Seminar!
To register for any current or future Parks and Recreation programs, click here.
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LIBRARY
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Tech Night
We are hosting a Tech Night on Monday, February 24, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM for patrons who have an ipad or and iphone and need that extra tech help on the basics. Please register and learn from our youth volunteers.
Celebrating Black History
The 15th annual "Celebration of Black History" will be held on Saturday, February 8, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Upper Merion Township Building. The theme is, "The Road to Freedom through Culture, Community, and Civil Rights. Admission is free and open to the public.
Winter Olympics 2014
The Winter Olympics are beginning very soon! Stop by the library to learn more about the winter sports that athletes will be competing in Sochi, Russia.
Sensory Story Time
The library is offering a new story time option for children with disabilities and their families! We have one more story time (Saturday, February 15, at 10:30 AM) for children ages 2-5 and we'll be offering three story times in March for children ages 5-8. Check out our event calendar for dates and times.
Infant Story Time
Did you know that we have a story time for even the youngest members of your family? There is still some space available for our Infant Story Time for children from birth - 2 years old. Check out our event calendar for dates and times.
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SAFETY AND CODES
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Volunteers Needed
Please join the many other volunteers who are helping to make a difference in our community. Click here.
Cornhole Tournament
Swedesburg Volunteer Fire Company's Cornhole Tournament is POSTPONED due to the inclement weather. The tournament will be scheduled for a later date. Please watch your local postings for the new date and time. We apologize for the inconvenience.
(Information submitted by: Deputy Fire Marshal, Bill Daywalt)
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PUBLIC WORKS
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Storm Debris? - Special Collection
The Township's Yard Waste Collection Program is available. This program is specifically for those individuals who have been affected by the storm. It will begin Monday, February 10, and will continue until Friday, February 28. Click here.
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Band Practice
Every Tuesday, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM the Upper Merion Senior Service Center Band practices under the direction of Ed Hickman. Check us out and become a member.
Tax Time
Tax Preparers will be at the Center on Thursdays. Allow AARP to prepare your taxes through Thursday, April 10. Bring your tax documentations. You must sign up in person because no appointments will be taken over the phone.
Join Us!
It's time to renew your membership. The 2014 forms are now available in the information center and also on our website www.umssc.org. Remember to sign up a friend. It's only $15.
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| ADMINISTRATION |
Have you checked out what's running on the front page of the website lately? Click here. Spoiler Alert: grants or scholarship applications for the Board of Community Assistance are here. The deadline is March 15, so please apply today.
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MEETING SCHEDULE
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MONDAY
February 10, 2014
Library Board
of Directors
Henderson Room
6:45 PM
Media Comm.
Advisory Board
Admin. Conf. Room
7:00 PM
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TUESDAY February 11, 2014
Fire & Rescue Services Board Admin. Conf. Room 7:30 PM
Park & Rec. Board Valley Forge Room 7:30 PM ______________
WEDNESDAY February 12, 2014
Envirn. Adv. Council. Atrium Conf. Room 7:00 PM Planning Commission Henderson Room 7:00 PM Transportation Auth. Board Room 7:00 PM General Auth. Board Room 7:30 PM _____________
THURSDAY February 13, 2014 No Meetings Scheduled Administration & Public Works Offices Closed
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