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TOWNSHIP CLICKS
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 Celebrating Black History Month
Rev. Ralph David Abernathy (pictured left) fought for equality and fairness throughout his life. Working alongside Martin Luther King, Jr., Abernathy played a key role in establishing the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in 1957. The SCLC offered civil rights activists the social infrastructure to complete their non-violent protests. Later in life he lead the charge for reforms of southern police departments and hospitals. Picture source: LOC
 Township Grants Grants or scholarship applications for the Board of Community Assistance are available now! The deadline is March 15, so get your application in soon. View the BCA News Brief staring the Chairperson of the BCA, Scott Milner (pictured left) and the Board of Supervisors here. Download the applications here.
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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.
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| COMMUNITY |
Crew
The Upper Merion Crew Team will be holding an Open House on Sunday, March 2nd starting at 11:00AM. All high school students who are interested in rowing are encouraged to attend, along with their parents and friends. We will have our equipment on display, including the introduction of two newly reconditioned and custom painted four-man boats! You will meet our coaches who will talk about what they expect and answer questions from potential rower and their parents. The Boosters will also provide food and clothing for sale. If you have any questions, please call Lee at 610-733-0280.
Shuffling For A Cause
The Shamrock Shuffle is a 5k fun run/walk starting at the Upper Merion Track- 435 Crossfield Rd. The races will be held on March 9, 2014, with the 5k begining at 9:00 AM and a 1/2 mile kids fun run at 10:30AM. Free t-shi rts, post-race snacks, race bags, and great prizes will be given to participants. Registration fee is $15 for the 5k. All proceeds will support the Upper Merion Cross Country Team. Register early and be guaranteed a T-Shirt or register on Race-Day beginning at 8 AM.
Be On The Lookout
The 2014 Lafayette Ambulance Fund Drive will kick off next week with information arriving at residences and businesses in the township.
Stay Clear
Residents are asked to clear their local rainwater drains to ensure that snow melt and rain will flow correctly. An ounce of prevention goes a long way!
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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.
To register for any current or future Parks and Recreation programs, click here.
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LIBRARY
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Upper Merion Library Celebrates Diversity
Showcase your country at our Multi-Cultural Night. We invite dancers and singers to perform on the evening of Tuesday, March 18. Wear your ethnic clothes, display art, bring sample foods, posters or pictures of famous monuments and places to visit, suggest books by famous authors from your native country, teach a few words in your language, talk about the uniqueness and rich culture of your country. Want to be a part of it? Reserve a table today. Contact Sangeetha @ 610-265-4805 or email ssrini@mclinc.org Best table wins a prize
Natural Immunity Booster
Looking for an alternate and a natural remedy? A must attend workshop on March 3 at 7 pm . Registration required.
Preschool Explorer STEM Story Time
See Science, Technology, Engineering and Math in action through books, finger plays, songs, activities, and experiments. On Tuesday, February 25 at 11am, kids ages 3 1/2 to 6 years old will explore Body Science. There are still a few spots open so join us by registering online at www.umtownship.org/library.
PJs + Books + Library = FUN!
Check out Pajama Story time on Tuesday evenings at 7pm in the Little Theatre. No registration required. Geared for families with kids ages 2 - 6, upcoming story times will be held on February 25 and March 4.
"I Survived."
On Monday, March 3 at 7 PM, students in 3rd - 5th grade are invited to join us for this fun trivia night based on the popular book series, I Survived by Lauren Tarshis. Can you survive? --- register today online to find out at umtownship.org/library.
Tech Night
We are hosting a Tech Night on Monday, February 24 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, for patrons with an ipad or and iphone and need that extra tech help on the basics. Please register and learn from our youth volunteers.
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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.
(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 has begun. This program is specifically for those individuals who have been affected by the recent storms. It has begun Monday, February 10 and will continue until Friday, February 28. Click here.
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| SENIOR CENTER | |
Bingo Announcement
BIG Bingo, which was scheduled for March 1, has been canceled and rescheduled for Saturday, October 11.
Tax Time
Tax preparers will be at the Center on Thursdays through April 10. Remember to bring your tax documents. You must sign up in person, 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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MEETING SCHEDULE
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MONDAY
February 24, 2014
Econ. & Community
Development Comm. Board Room
7:00 PM
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TUESDAY
February 25, 2014
No Meeting
Scheduled
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WEDNESDAY February 26, 2014
Planning Commission
Henderson Room
7:00 PM
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THURSDAY February 27, 2014
No Meeting
Scheduled
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