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TOWNSHIP CLICKS
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 Celebrating Black History Month
Susie King Taylor grew up in Savannah, Georgia as a slave. She spent many hours learning, in secret, how to read and write. When the Civil War broke out, Taylor became an unpaid nurse serving northern African American troops. She later wrote the book "Reminiscences of My Life in Camp" detailing her time served saving the lives of United States Soldiers. Picture source: LOC & NIH
 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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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.
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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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Philadelphia Flower Show 2014 - ARTiculture!
Park and Rec is selling discount tickets to this year's Flower Show. The event runs Sat 3/1-Sun 3/9. Ticket cost is $26 and are good to be used any day of the week! Stop in our office before heading downtown. We are open Mon-Fri 9a-5p.
What Are Your Kids Doing This Summer?
Yes that's right... Summer will be here before we know it! Upper Merion Park and Rec. will be hosting our annual Camp Fair on Friday March 14th from 6p-8p at the Upper Merion Township Building. Come out to meet some of the program directors for our summer line-up. Door prizes will include free weeks of summer camp! Don't miss out on the opportunity to win a free week of camp!
After School Programs
SIGN UP EARLY!
Roberts Elementary -
KidzArt - Tue; 3/4-4/22 - $70
Science Explorers - Thur; 3/13-4/10 - $90
Candlebrook Elementary -
Hands on Science - Tue; 3/18-4/22 - $80
Bricks 4 Kids - Wed; 3/12-4/9 - $95
Caley Elementary -
Hand on Science - Wed; 3/12-4/9 - $80
Bricks 4 Kids - Mon; 3/10-4/7 - $95
Computer Explorers - 3D Video Game Design
This program will inspire your child's creativity and imagination. Tue 3/4-4/8 4:30p-5:30p - $105.
To register for any current or future Parks and Recreation programs, click here.
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LIBRARY
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Take Note: Internet Outage
There will not be any internet service at the library beginning Monday, March 3 through Wednesday, March 5 due to server update.
Multi-Cultural Night
Join us as we celebrate Diversity on March 18th from 6 pm. Visit many countries and learn their culture in one exciting evening. Contact ssrini@mclinc.org if you are interested in performing in this great event.
Sensory Story Time
This program is geared for 3 - 8 year olds who have a disability! Come to the Henderson Room on Saturday March 1 at 10:30am for a read aloud program filled with special activities. There are still spots open so join us by registering online at www.umtownship.org/library.
Can you survive?
Join us on Monday, March 3 at 7pm to find out. Students in 3rd - 5th grade can be part of this fun trivia night based around the popular book series, I Survived by Lauren Tarshis. A few spots remain so register today online at umtownship.org/library.
Early Dismissal Thursday
Fun at the Library on March 6! Check out a mega Lego Block Party in the Little Theatre from 2 - 2:45pm for kids in grades K - 2. We are also having a fun Geronimo Stilton Book Discussion from 2 - 2:45pm for kids in grades 3 - 4 in the Henderson Room. Read one of the books in this popular series and come ready to chat! There are still spots open so join us by registering online at www.umtownship.org/library.
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SAFETY AND CODES
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Medical Oxygen
Never smoke in a home where medical oxygen is used. Medical oxygen can cause material to ignite more easily and make fires burn at a faster rate than normal. It can make an existing fire burn faster and hotter. Post "No Smoking" and "No Open Flames" signs inside and outside the home to remind residents and guests not to smoke.
(Information submitted by: Deputy Fire Marshal, Bill Daywalt)
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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
March 3, 2014
No Meeting
Scheduled
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TUESDAY
March 4, 2014
No Meeting
Scheduled
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WEDNESDAY March 5, 2014
Zoning Hearing Board
Freedom Hall
7:00 PM
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THURSDAY March 6, 2014
Board of Supervisors
Workshop
Board Room
7:00 PM
Administration & Public Works Offices Closed ______________ |
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