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Blog With Us
Check our new "Turnip The Beat" blog which began started just in time for opening day! We'll be sharing information on upcoming events, offering expert advice on preparing delicious foods from our market vendors, giving tips on eating healthy on the go, and much, much more. We would greatly appreciate your comments on our blog posts, and we truly value your friendship and support of the market.
Volunteers Needed
Market officials will need your help setting up and breaking down the Market. Please contact the market here.
Starts With You
Become a Market producer/vendor by clicking here.
Making The News
Did you make it out for opening day? The Times Herald sure did! Check out this recent article covering our opening day. Want to join in the fun? Come on out to the next market which will take place on Saturday, May 24 from 9 AM to 1 PM.
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Water Conservation
If you are within the PA American water service area, please conserve your water until issues within the system can be resolved. Note that boiling water is not necessary within Upper Merion Township. Visit this site to find out more information.
Pancake Breakfast
You are invited to a pancake breakfast at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Saturday June 14th from 8:00 - 10:30am. The cost is $8 per adult and $4 for children six and under. Bring this e-newsletter printed or on your phone and receive $1 off per person! All proceeds will benefit our trip to work in the Nibakure Village orphanage in Rwanda. Location: 132 E. Valley Forge Road
Save The Date
Upper Merion Township is hosting the American Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, June 2 from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Upper Merion Township Building. Make your appointment here. Use sponsor code: Upper Merion Community.
Warm Up To Us
For every $10 donated, Feel the Warmth, a non-profit organization, will provide a backpack that contains supplies, a winter coat, and several children's books for county residents in need. You can donate via PayPal by following this link, or if you prefer, send a check made out to Feel The Warmth and mail to: 2121 West Main Street, Jeffersonville, PA 19403. Your support is greatly appreciated. Click here for more information about the organization and its promotional drive that ends on May 25.
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Summer Fun 
The 2014 Parks & Recreation Discount Summer Tickets is now available!
To register for any of the programs, click here to visit our online registration website.
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PUBLIC WORKS
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Road Work On Powderhorn Road
(Between Forge & Flintlock Roads)
Work is currently underway on the water main on Powderhorn Road, which will improve service for local residents. Work hours are from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM and are expected to conclude in June.
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LIBRARY
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Teens Take Charge
Inviting teens and parents on June 16 at 7 pm in Henderson Room. Join us for a short evening of empowerment, where you will learn what to look for in what you put in and on your body. Registration Required.
Savvy Social Security Workshop:
What Baby Boomers Need to Know To Maximize Retirement Income. Session 1: Saturday, June 14 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm. Session 2: Saturday, June 21 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm. Both sessions will be in Freedom Hall. Registration Required. For ages 58 through 67
"Science in the Summer" is back!
GlaxoSmithKline and The Franklin Institute will bring Chemistry to life this summer for children entering 2nd - 6th grades. This free, fun, educational, and interactive program, sponsored by the library, will be held on Monday, July 21 - Thursday, July 24, 2014 ,with 45 minute sessions in both the morning and afternoon each day. Space is limited. Registration is open from May 1st - 31st. Stop into the library to register. Participants will be selected by lottery and notified by phone during the week of 6/2/14.
Get ready for Summer Reading at the library
Fizz, Boom, Read! Calling all kids going into Kindergarten through 8th grade... the Library's Summer Reading Club registration begins on Monday, June 16. Register and read great books that you select this summer to win cool medals and hot prizes. Remember that all books must be logged in at the library by Friday, August 29th to win prizes. Dive into science this summer at the library!
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POLICE |
 UMPD Tweets
Look who joined Twitter? The Upper Merion Police Department is expanding its communications with area residents and visitors. Its Twitter page launched on May 1, at 12:40 PM. Follow them @UMerionPD.
Few More Spaces
No more playing cops and robbers: experience the real thing this summer. The Cop Camp program begins 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. Sign up by contacting Parks and Recreation: 610-265-1071. Details are available here. |
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Invest In You
Every Thursday at 10:00 AM, a financial/investment discussion group is held. If you have any questions, contact Dick McCann at 610-416-7431 or at rtmboater@aol.com.
No Pressure But....
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at the UMSSC, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Lori Gnacek of Bryn Mawr Hospital/Main Line Health will be available to check your blood pressure.
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Recycling In The Township
Have any questions about the recycling requirements are in Upper Merion? Need to find a local recycling site? Click here.
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| ADMINISTRATION |
Township News
For more the latest information, click here.
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MEETING SCHEDULE
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MONDAY
May 26, 2014
Offices Closed
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TUESDAY
May 27, 2014
No Meetings
Scheduled
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WEDNESDAY May 28, 2014
Planning Commission
Henderson Room
7:00 PM
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THURSDAY May 29, 2014
No Meetings
Scheduled
Administration & Public Works Offices Closed ______________ |
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