Upper Merion Township E-Newsletter

TOWNSHIP CLICKS

  

Celebrating Women's History Month 

Jacqueline Cochran was a military service pilot, record setting pilot, and a great researcher of modern jet aviation. Pushing herself to the limit, she earned the Distinguished Service Medal for her efforts in World War II. After the war, she became an aviation researcher and was involved in astronaut aerial operations research. Cochran studied the effects of high speed flight on women to demonstrate that women could become jet pilots.
Picture sources: Commons/LOC/Smithsonian

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FARMERS MARKET

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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.

COMMUNITY 
Lent Dinners

Held every Friday during Lent from 5-8 PM 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!

 

Taste Of The Suburbs

On March 6 join the Rotary Club for a food and wine festival that benefits charity. Over 30 local restaurants will take part. View the club's flyer to learn more.  

PARKS & RECREATION

Adult Coed Dodgeball And Kickball

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 their website.

 

Planning To "Hit the Links" Anytime Soon?

Sharpen your game with lessons through Upper Merion Park and Rec with Tom Dodds.  Session runs Tuesdays from March 25 through May 13 at 7:30-8:30 PM. Beginners will learn the correct fundamentals and veterans improve their game. Register for this and other activities here.  

 

Stiff Or Stressed?

Try Hatha Yoga, held at Roberts Elementary School, Tuesday March 25 through May 27 at 7-8 PM.  Can't make it out on Tuesday evenings? We also offer Classical Yoga at Belmont Park Classroom on Mon March 24 through May 5 at 7-8:15 PM. Both start next week sign up today! Follow the link below.  

 

Adult Coed Flag Football

Starts this weekend! The UMPR Coed Flag league is a competitive and recreational version of the popular American game. Individuals and teams are encouraged to sign up for an all-around good time! Check out their website  more info about the league!

LIBRARY

Tech Night

Join us on Monday, March 31 at 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Please register and receive one-on-one help from our youth volunteers.

 

Introduction To Traditional Chinese Culture 

"Chinese Culture Essence and Renaissance": Join us on Monday, April 7, 2014 at 7 PM to learn more about the Traditional Chinese Culture. Registration Required.

 

Registration For Spring Story Times

The library will be offering free, fun and educational story times for kids ages birth to 6 years old this spring.  We will have many specially designed programs to choose from that fit you and your child's needs and schedules - Infant, Toddler, Preschooler, Family, Night time Pajama and Yoga.  Register at the library or by calling (610) 265-4806, or going online. 

 

Calling All Preschool Explorers

Come out to a specially designed, interactive STEM Story Time on Tuesday, March 25th at 11 AM in the library's Little Theatre.  Have a blast this month learning more about Math!  There are still a few spots open for children ages 3 1/2 to 6 years old. Join us by registering online.

 

Lolly & Yoyo Music Concert

On Tuesday, March 25 at 7 PM in Freedom Hall, join us to celebrate the start of Family Reading Month at the library (April 2014).  At this kick-off event, we will be featuring a high-energy, interactive musical concert by professional performers - Lolly & Yoyo.  This event is for families with children ages 3 - 7 years old, but everyone is welcome.  No registration is required.

SAFETY AND CODES

Cooking Safety - Microwave Ovens

Place or install the microwave oven at a safe height within easy reach of users. The face of the person using the microwave oven should be above the front of the microwave oven door to reduce the risk of a scald.  Always supervise children when they are using the microwave oven.  Use only microwave-safe cookware.  Never use aluminum foil or metal objects in a microwave oven.  Open microwaved food slowly and away from the face.  Hot steam escaping from a container of microwaved food or the food itself can cause burns. Never heat a baby bottle in a microwave oven because it heats liquids unevenly.  Heat baby bottles in warm water from the faucet.  Use extra caution if your microwave is mounted over your stove. 

(Information submitted by: Deputy Fire Marshal, Bill Daywalt)
SENIOR CENTER

17th Annual Flea Market and Bake Sale

The annual flea market and bake sale will take place on Saturday, April 26 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (rain or shine) at the center. Our address is: 650 South Henderson Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406.  

 

Table space for this event is $20.00. Pick up a registration form at the Center or get one online. Sell your unwanted treasures or donate to the Senior Center (Children's books, decorations, jewelry, small working appliances & electronics are all welcome.) Cash prizes and refreshments will be available at the event. All sales proceeds benefit the Senior Center!

Art Exhibit Trip

Sunday, March 23: Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts exhibit, Beyond the Paint:Philadelphia's Mural Arts. Trip is sponsored by the Upper Merion Senior Service Center located at 650 S. Henderson road, King of Prussia, PA. Cost is $30.00 for UMSSC members and $35.00 for non-UMSSC members. Included are transportation and tour, followed by an early dinner at Pepper's restaurant. The bus departs Pepper's restaurant in the valley forge shopping center at noon and returns to Pepper's for an early dinner about 4:00 PM. Please park in the middle rows of Pepper's lot. 

POLICE ALERT

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. 

 

March 21, 2014

  

 
 
 
  

MEETING SCHEDULE

 
MONDAY

March 24, 2014

 

No Meetings
Scheduled

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TUESDAY
March 25, 2014
 
No Meetings
Scheduled
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WEDNESDAY

March 26, 2014

Board of Community Assistance
Board Room
6:00 PM

Planning Commission
Henderson Room
7:00 PM
 
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THURSDAY
March 27, 2014

Board of Supervisors'
Business Meeting
Freedom Hall
7:30 PM
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FRIDAY
March 28, 2014 
 
Administration & Public Works Offices Closed
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