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TOWNSHIP CLICKS
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 Celebrating Women's History Month
Amelia Earhart soared to heights only thought to have been reachable by skilled male pilots. In this photo she is being congratulated by New York City Mayor James Walker and others for completing her 1932 solo transatlantic flight.
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 starring Chairperson Scott Milner 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 |
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 beginning 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.
Lent Dinners
Held every Friday during lent from 5-8PM at the Swedesburg Fire Company's Social Hall. 310 Jefferson St, Bridgeport PA 19405. Come out for the best seafood in town prepared by the best cooks around!
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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. To report a scam, please call the Upper Merion Police Department at 610-265-3232. More information.
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Summer Camp Fair
Although the weather is still cold, summer will be here before we know it! Looking for exciting & fun camps for your children? Stop by Park and Recreation's summer camp fair on March 14, 6-8pm at the Township Building. You'll have the opportunity to pick up our new summer brochure and to speak with summer camp instructors and vendors. You'll also have the chance to enter our raffle for free weeks of camp.
Join King of Prussia Sport and Social Club & Park and Rec for the third season of co-ed dodgeball or kickball! Bring your friends & co-workers and enjoy playing one of these classic gym sports. For more info, please email Adam at KOPSSC@gmail.com and visit www.KOPSSC.com
Dodgeball
Kickball
Bricks 4 Kids - Mission to Space
Hands on Science - Caley
Art - Painting Class/Adult
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LIBRARY
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Winter Reading Program
Deadline to submit your reviews for Winter Reading Program has been extended to March 20. Read, Review, and win exciting prizes!
ESL Group
For adults who speak English as a second language, this program allows you to practice your English through conversations about books, short stories, and news articles. The class leader is Mrs. Jean Olexy, a certified ESL teacher. Anyone who speaks English as a second language is welcome join us on Tuesdays at 1:00 PM, in the Valley Forge Room
Jr. Thespians Spring Play
Calling all middle school students! Please join us on Wednesday, March 12 at 7 PM in the Little Theater to become part of the annual Spring play for the community, which will be held on Wednesday, April 30. There are parts for all interested actors and we will need some backstage help as well. No registration needed.
Sensory Story Time in UM!
This program is geared for 3 - 8 year old children who have a disability and would enjoy a more personalized story time. Come to the Little Theater in the library on Saturday March 15 at 10:30am for an interactive read-aloud program, filled with fun activities and opportunities for play. A few spots open so join us by registering online at www.umtownship.org/library.
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SAFETY AND CODES
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What to Do If You Have a Cooking Fire.
Always keep a lid nearby when you are cooking. If a small grease fire starts in a pan first turn off the burner and do not move the pan. Then smother the flames by carefully sliding the lid over the pan. To keep the fire from restarting, leave the lid on until the pan is completely cool. Remember, never pour water on a cooking pan grease fire because you could be burned. In the event of an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed until it is cool. After a fire, the oven should be checked and/or serviced before being used again. If you have any doubt, leave your house or apartment! Close the door behind you to help contain the fire and call 9-1-1 for the fire department from a cell phone or a neighbor's telephone.
(Information submitted by: Deputy Fire Marshal, Bill Daywalt)
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| SENIOR CENTER | |
Drivers Course
On Tuesday, March 11, a 4-hour AARP drivers' course will be held at the Upper Merion Senior Service Center from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The cost for AARP members $15.00 and $20.00 for non-AARP members. Payment is due the day of course and the sign-up sheet will be at the reception desk. Instructor for this course is Richard Fida.
General Membership Meetings On Wednesday, March 12 at 10:00 AM, the Upper Merion Senior Service Center will hold its General Membership Meeting.Members come to the Great Room for the general membership meeting and birthday celebrations on March 12. Stay for birthday cake and to chat with some of the members and board members. All are welcome. 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 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
March 11, 2014
Fire & Rescue
Services Board
Admin. Conf. Room
7:30 PM
Park & Rec. Board
Valley Forge Room
7:30 PM
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WEDNESDAY March 12, 2014
Pension Adv. Board
Board Room
5:30 PM
Env. Advisory Council
Atrium Conf. Room
7:00 PM
Planning Commission
Henderson Room
7:00 PM
Transportation Auth.
Board Room
7:00 PM
General Authority
Board Room
7:30 PM
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THURSDAY March 13, 2014
Board of Supervisors
Joint Meeting With Citizen Boards
Board Room
7:30 PM
Administration & Public Works Offices Closed ______________ |
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