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Police Chief Thomas Nolan, Lieutenant Chris Bird and Field Training Officer Drew Miller attended the Police Academy graduation of Officers Jay Nakahara and John Kreuer on March 26, 2014. (Pictured l. to r. Police Chief Thomas Nolan, Officer Jay Nakahara, Officer John Kreuer, Lieutenant Chris Bird, and Field Training Officer Drew Miller)
"Upper Merion Community and Senior Center"
The name is official! The new center, set to open in 2015, will offer recreation, classroom space, senior services, and so much more! View the official UMCSC art rendering in the weeks ahead.
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Be There or Be......
We didn't say it! But, we were thinking it! Six of our vendors will be at the Earth Day celebration on Saturday, March 26. Will you?
Volunteers Needed
Beginning May 17, Market officials need your help to set up and break down the Market. Please contact Manager@uppermerionfarmersmarket.org.
Starts With You
Become a Market producer/vendor by clicking here..
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Go Wild!
Are your kids looking for something to do on Saturday, April 19? Check out the Junior Ranger Day events planned for the Valley Forge National Historical Park.
Dreams Do Come True
Christa Rodriguez loves Miley Cyrus! The UMHS senior's community campaigned to have the student/cancer patient meet Cyrus. In a twist of fate, the concert set for April 22 was moved up a day to accommodate the Philadelphia Flyers playoff schedule. Rodriguez was given the green light by doctor's to attend the Philadelphia concert on April 21.
(Update as of 4/18: Miley Cyrus is in the hospital. Will the concert be cancelled? Stay Tuned!)
Get In The Game
The Upper Merion Men's Softball League, "UNLIMITED ARC PITCH," has OPEN registration for softball teams. Players must be 18 and up. Location: Caley Road Elementary School. Registration Deadline: April 30. For more information call Jon Rudinski. (610-724-8456)
Scholarship Opportunities - "Last Call"
The Women's Club of Upper Merion is seeking applicants for its 2014 Scholarship Award. Copies of the scholarship guidelines and application materials are available in the guidance offices of Upper Merion Area High School, Archbishop John Carroll High School, and Pope John Paul II High School. Or, email GoMamaw@comcast.net, provide your name, address, phone, and school attending. Deadline: April 30, 2014.
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Earth Day Celebration!
The fun begins Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. You can visit a variety of vendors, enter the Earth Day Poster Contest, and participate in the 5K Run & Fun Walk at 8:30 AM. The Carnival games are hosted by the Upper Merion Middle School Science Club Students. Location: Upper Merion Township Building.
Girl Scout Group 7157
This energetic group helped clear out the Township's Community Butterfly Garden located in the Township Building Park.
Senior Bowling Tournament
 Congratulations to Paul Buce who won the on Tuesday, April 15. Cora Fogliani was a close second.
To register for any of the programs, click here to visit our online registration website.
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SAFETY AND CODES
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"Wood" You Please?
Wood mulch is used for aesthetic appeal, color, organic content, weed control barrier, dust abatement, and soil moisture. Cigarettes are often carelessly tossed onto landscaped areas. Please note that Upper Merion fire companies have extinguished several landscape fires due to careless disposal. Would you please share this information?
(Information submitted by: Deputy Fire Marshal William C. Daywalt Jr).
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Good News!
The Public Works Department has extended its yard waste collection until Wednesday, April 30. Read all about it here.
Save The Earth
Compost bins and rain barrels are on sale. This "one day only" event will be held on Saturday, May 17 from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. The sale will be held at Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell. More information here. |
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Tech Night
Parent-Child Workshop
The library will sponsor play-focused workshops for parents/caregivers and their young children, ages 1 - 3, on Saturdays, April 26, May 3, and May 10, at 10:00 AM in Freedom Hall. A qualified child development specialist will be present to answer questions.
Spring Play
Don't miss a very special evening of live entertainment on Wednesday, April 30 at 7:00 PM in Freedom Hall. The talented Jr. Friends Thespians will bring funny children's books to life. This FREE event is for families with kids ages 3 to 7, but ALL are welcome.
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Cop Camp Returns
The program returns for a second season after receiving rave reviews! It will begin Monday, June 16 from 9:00 AM SHARP to 1:00 PM at Heuser Park. (Address: 694 West Beidler Road) Applicants must be 11-13 years old by June 16 and provide a good conduct endorsement from their school. Details are available here.
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Things To Remember:
1) 17th Annual Flea Market and Bake Sale - Saturday, April 26 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Call the UMSCC at 610-265-4715 for a table.
2) A presentation, "Arthritis-Help Yourself" will be held on Tuesday, April 22 at 1:30 PM.
3) AARP Drivers' Course (4 hours) will be held from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM on Monday, May 12. Sign up at the reception desk.
(All events are at UMSCC)
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Traffic Update - Phase II
The bridge deck replacement project on Allendale Road, between the Court and Wills Boulevard, is progressing nicely. The project is expected to be completed by mid-June.
(Please note: A change in traffic pattern on Allendale Road will occur as early as Tuesday, April 22. Please expect delays.) More details here.
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MONDAY
April 21, 2014
Eco. & Community
Development Comm.
Board Room
7:00 PM
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TUESDAY
April 22, 2014
No Meeting
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WEDNESDAY April 23, 2014
Board of Community Assistance Board Room 6:00 PM
Planning Commission Henderson Room 7:00 PM _____________
THURSDAY April 24, 2014
Board of Supervisors
Freedom Hall
7:30 PM
Administration & Public Works Offices Closed ______________ |
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