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TOWNSHIP CLICKS
|  Know Your Farmer; Know Your Food For most of us, there's no better place to buy fruits and vegetables than at a Farmers Market. Why? Read more here.
Images Source: US Postal Service  Scouts Honor
These brothers were honored during a proclamation presentation at the Board of Supervisors meeting on Thursday, August 7, 2014. Click here and see why.
(From l. tor.) Susan Shelton, mother of the recipients, Patrick Shelton, James Shelton, and Greg Waks, Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors.
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Stay Well; Be Well
The Health and Wellness Fair will be held on Saturday, August 9 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. If you are interested in participating, please contact Tina at UMFMEvents@gmail.com.
Did You Know?
It is National Farmers Market Week. Come out and support your local markets.
What's Ahead
Next week's Artisans of the Week will be Johanna Kohn, returning with her Poetrygraphs (a combination of photography and writing) and Ashley Pride with her jewelry collection. And, Winged Wonders returns with their fun and educational Monarch butterfly tent.
We Need You
Market officials will need your help setting up and breaking down the Market. Please contact the Market here. Or, become a Market producer/vendor by clicking here.
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Giving Back
Upper Merion Emergency Aid is holding a fundraiser in the Five Below store located at 147 East Swedesford Road in Wayne. Until August 9, ten percent of total dollars spent will be donated to UMEA. Store hours: M-F, 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM and Sunday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
It's A...
...FREE service for women who are having their first baby. If you enroll in the Nurse Family Partnership, a program in the MCHD, a registered nurse will visit you in your home when you are pregnant with continuing visits until your child is two years old. The program is FREE for eligible women. Please visit the national NFP website: www.nursefamilypartnership.org.
Pruning Workshops
Tree pruning is a fun activity if you learn how to do it correctly. Join us this summer and fall for pruning workshops sponsored by the Upper Merion Shade Tree Commission and the Upper Merion Tree Tenders. Schedule listed here.
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Home Computer
We apologize for the delay in receiving your e-newsletter. The CIO was having computer issues today. But, IT got us back on track. Thanks Tom Neill and Scott Widenhofer.
Blood Drive Results
Thank you for contributing to the American Red Cross July Blood Drive at the Upper Merion Township Building. Benefits Coordinator Priscilla Tracy shared there were 60 scheduled donors, 53 officially signed in and donated 49 units of blood.
Dates Ahead
Don't miss these important dates ahead. Click here.
PIO - September Opening
The Public Information Office is gearing up for a soft launch opening in September. Date: TBD. It will include goodies, giveaways and good ole' fun. We have literature racks located outside our new office window, which is currently closed. What information would you like us to provide? Email us at UMTinfo@umtownship.org.
Want More?
Click here for the latest information.
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LIBRARY
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What Cha' Reading?
We need a few more people to sign up for our Summer Reading Program to meet our goal. Last day to enter the drawing is August 29. Teens and adults can do it online and the children can register at the children's desk. See website for details.
Bright You
Just think of how much brighter you will feel after learning about the sun on Tuesday, August 12 at 7:00 PM in Freedom Hall. The program is sponsored by the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers.
Tech Night
Our youth volunteers can teach you how to download e-books and all the basics of digital devices on August 18, at 7:00 PM. Registration is required.
What's Eating You?
Perhaps you need to join our 6th annual Edible Book Contest on August 13 to feel better. Students in grades K-8 are invited to make a creation that is edible and related to a children's book. All entries are due on Wednesday, August 13, by 3:00 PM in Freedom Hall.
American Helicopter Museum
Winners from the Edible Book Contest will be announced during our helicopter program on Wednesday, August 13, at 6:30 PM. "Stubby", a real helicopter, will be visiting the library. No registration is required.
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PUBLIC WORKS
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Yard Waste Collection
It begins Tuesday, September 2 and ends Thursday, October 23, 2014. Here is a list of the items that can and can not be collected.
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| PARKS & RECREATION |
 Summer Camps
What's available? See what we have lined up in August here.
To register for any of the above programs, click here to visit our online registration website.
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Trip With Us
The UMSSC is sponsoring two upcoming trips; Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on Monday, August 18; and the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia on Sunday, September 14. Click www.umssc.org here for the form.
Fall Fling Meeting
We are wrapping up all the details surrounding our 13th Annual Senior Fall Fling. Join us on Tuesday, August 12 at 9:30 AM in the Henderson Room of the township building.
Got Time?
You can register for the 13th Annual Senior Fall Fling by clicking here. Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 9:45 AM. Where? 1st level of The Pavilion in the King of Prussia Mall. The Fling is free for senior residents of the UMASD. Deadline: September 5. Theme: Celebrating the Best of Times.
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MEETING SCHEDULE
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MONDAY
August 11, 2014
Library Board of Directors
Henderson Room
6:45 PM
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TUESDAY
August 12, 2014
Park & Rec Board Valley Forge Room
7:30 PM
Fall Fling Meeting
Henderson Room
9:30 AM
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WEDNESDAY
August 13, 2014
Environmental Adv.
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
THURSDAY August 14, 2014 No Meetings Scheduled No Meetings
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