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Remembering 9/11
The 3rd Annual King of Prussia 9/11 Memorial 5K Run and 1 Mile fun walk will be held on September 14. See flyer here and register here.
Skate Park Fundraiser
Two upcoming fundraisers to support the proposed Skate Park are a Spaghetti fundraiser and a Clothing drive.
Who Is Turning 100?
In the next edition of Township Lines, the Public Information Office will feature residents who have turned or are turning 100 years old this year. Submission date is August 20. If you know someone please notify us at Umtinfo@umtownship.org.
Free Service
If you enroll in the Nurse Family Partnership, a Montgomery County Health Department program, a registered nurse will visit you in your home when you are pregnant and visits will continue until your child is two years old. The program is FREE for eligible women. Visit: www.nursefamilypartnership.org.
Volunteers Needed
Neighborhood Meals On Wheels provides meals to those who have difficulty shopping for food and preparing meals. Pack meals from 9:30 to 11:00 or deliver meals from 10:45 to 12:00. Mileage is tax deductible. Call 610-265-7051 for more information or e-mail info@neighborhoodmealsonwheels.com.
Pruning Workshops
Tree pruning is a fun activity if you learn how to do it correctly. Please note: The October 5 pruning event is at 3:00 PM at Heuser Park. See dates here.
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Saturday Fun
This week's Artisans of the Week are Johanna Kohn who will feature her Poetrygraphs (a combination of photography and writing), and Ashley Pride who will sell jewelry. And, Winged Wonders returns with its fun and educational Monarch butterfly tent.
What's New?
Brian Seer, who is a new vendor, will be selling heirloom tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants.
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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| ADMINISTRATION |
Citizen Board Vacancies
The following Upper Merion Township Citizen Boards have openings as of August 13, 2014.
In Memory Of
The township flag was lowered at half-staff this week in memory of retired Police Officer Joe Dudas, who passed away on Tuesday, August 12 2014.
Township Lines
Do you have a short blurb that you would like printed in the fall edition of Township Lines? This publication is sent to 8,500 residents. Deadline is August 20, 2014. If so, email us at umtinfo@umtownship.org
Dates Ahead
Don't miss these important dates ahead. Click here.
Want More?
Click here for the latest information.
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LIBRARY
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Still Time - Sign Up
Yes, we're talking about the Summer Reading Program. The last day to enter the drawing is August 29. Teens and adults can register online and children can register at the children's desk. See website for details.
The Help
TAG members will meet in the Valley Forge Room for its book discussion on August 20, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Join the TAG Team and enjoy the outdoor book discussion. Meet us at the Valley Forge Room. FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADE 9 THROUGH 12 ONLY. Registration Required.
Movie Matinee
Join us for family movie time on Friday, August 22 at 2:00 PM in Freedom Hall. We will be showing the cool science comedy movie, Flubber (PG). No registration is required.
Fall Book Discussion
Dr.'s Carla Verderame and Erin Hurt will lead the this five-part series: Tangled Ties: Love and Loss Between Generations:
Sept. 14: The Round House, by Louise Erdrich
Sept. 28: The Son, by Philipp Meyer
Oct. 12: The Light Between the Oceans, by M.L. Stedman
Oct. 26: My Mother's Funeral, by Adriana Paramo
Nov. 9: The Abundance, by Amit Majmudar
All programs will meet from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Contact us for more information on borrowing or purchasing the set. Registration Required
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Let's Get Physical
Chair exercises are offered every Tuesday, from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM, and Thursday at 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM. Line dancing is offered every Wednesday at 1:00 PM.
Labor Day Closing
The UMSCC will be closed Friday, August 29 and Monday, September 1 for the Labor Day Holiday.
Senior Fall Fling
Celebrating the Best of Times is the theme for the 13th Annual Senior Fall Fling on Thursday, September 18, 2014.
Please download the registration form here. Deadline: September 5.
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ON THE MOVE
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Beep! Beep!
The westbound U.S. Route 422 off-ramp at Route 363 (Trooper Road) in West Norriton and Lower Providence townships will be closed from 9:00 PM Friday, Aug. 22 to 5:00 AM Monday, Aug. 25 for reconstruction and resurfacing.
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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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MEETING SCHEDULE
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MONDAY
August 18, 2014
Economic & Comm.
Development Committee
Board Room
7:00 PM
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TUESDAY
August 19, 2014
UM Municipal Utility
Authority
Board Room
7:00 PM
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WEDNESDAY
August 20, 2014
Zoning Hearing Board
Freedom Hall
7:00 PM
THURSDAY August 21, 2014 No Meetings Scheduled No Meetings
Scheduled
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