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TOWNSHIP CLICKS
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Breaking News!!
You can get on the ground floor of the new Community Center by becoming a Charter Passholder member. This ultra-modern Community Center will be the go to place for residents and neighboring communities to socialize, exercise, and educate themselves.
Sign up at Earth Day.
(The site at 431 W. Valley Forge Road will be the NEW home of the Parks and Recreation Department and the Upper Merion Senior Service Center. Follow the progress on the Parks and Recreation's FB and Twitter pages)
Farmers Market - 4 Weeks Remaining!
The Upper Merion Farmers Market, located at the Township Building,
will kick off its Opening Day Celebration with a chicken barbecue on Saturday, May 16 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Cop Camp
Cop Camp cadets are taught teamwork, lessons in personal safety, respect for themselves and others as they participate in exciting well-organized police activities. It all begins Monday, June 15-19 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Heuser Park (694 West Beidler Rd) . Register here.
Public Works: More Clickable!
This page, designed by Lisa Kittrell, Executive Secretary for Public Works, shows a clickable screenshot of the user friendly menu that helps visitors navigate the large collection of PW pages.
(Look for the Public Information Office to feature a different page from the township website, sharing what the website sub-committee is doing to improve department communication. L.K. designs & updates all PW pages) 
Autism Awareness Month
April is the month to find out how you can find ways to get involved. Do you have a Township Click? Do share!
E-Newsletter Prepared By: PIO Team
Edited By: Karl Helicher, Library Director
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COMMUNITY
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Cadet Trailhead Renovation
The north entrance to McKaig could sure use your help on Saturday, April 18 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Now that the boulders have been relocated, gravel needs to be spread. Please email us at info@enjoymckaig.org or meet us at the Roberts Elementary School parking lot. Shovels, metal rakes, and wheelbarrows would be helpful; please bring eye protection. Gloves will be supplied if needed.
Pet Vaccine
The Montgomery County Health Department is holding rabies clinics this summer for dogs, cats, and ferrets. The first event will take place at the Abington Recycling Center (2201 Florey Lane, Abington, PA) from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Fliers can be found at the Township Building
Team Melanie!
Melanie Moletzsky, an Upper Merion resident, is battling cancer. The King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company is holding an Italian Night Dinner on May 1 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Social Hall (170 Allendale Road) to raise funds for Melanie! The menu includes a variety of pasta and other Italian dishes, deserts, a cash bar, and a 50/50 raffle. The cost is $12 for adults and $8 for children ages 6 - 12; children 5 and under eat free.
Dust off your shoes for the King of Prussia 10-Miler on Sunday, May 17. Perks: easy parking, plenty of hills, and there's a Kids Fun Run too. This is a great alternative to the Broad Street Run!
Kona Ice - Nice!
The Kona Ice truck stopped by the township building on Wednesday, April 15 to give out FREE flavored shaved ice to all the township employees and the public. Thank you!
CAST Scholarship
The Community Alliance for a Safer Tomorrow is awarding a $1000 scholarship to a high school senior who resides in Upper Merion Township and plans to live on campus at a four-year college or university next year. Please view the information on the criteria, essay, and application.
2-1-1
The 2-1-1 referral service for social services is an important community resource. Dial 211 from your phone for information on everything from job training to affordable housing options.
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FARMERS MARKET
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Celebrate Earth Day!
UMFM will be participating in Earth Day, hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department, on Saturday, April 25 at the Township building! Visit the
website for more.
Subscribe Today
Receive the FM e-newsletter. Find out what's fresh at the market and details of upcoming events.
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LIBRARY
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Happy Cinco De Mayo!
Join us as we celebrate Cinco De Mayo on Tuesday, May 5 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Click here for more information.
Celebrating Earth Day
Earth Day Festival/5K Run & Fun Walk benefits the Upper Merion Township Library.
Saturday - Story Times
Register here for April and May Saturday story time programs, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. This interactive time is geared for children from birth to 5.
Earth Day Story Time
Earth Day Story time will be held on Tuesday, April 21 at 1:00 PM for kids 3 to 5 years old. Enjoy fun books, songs, and games about the Earth. Register here.
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PARKS AND RECREATION
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Impact Thrift Stores
Impact Thrift Stores will be at the township building on Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM to celebrate Earth Day! Please donate gently used clothing, shoes, books, and small electronics.
Earth Day Festival/5K Run & Fun Walk
Residents are invited to the township building to enjoy Earth Day activities. This event is hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department. The deadline looms for the Earth Day poster contest!
Master Plan Survey Results
The three most heavily used parks are: Heuser, Valley Forge National Historical Park, and the Township Building Park.
Find out next week the ways most people use our parks.
UMCC - Fall Opening!
The Upper Merion Community Center is all about the basics! Get the latest updates on Facebook and Twitter.
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SAFETY AND CODES
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Polish Night - Tonight!
The Swedeland Volunteer Fire Company is hosting Polish Night on Friday, April 17 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Traditional Polish food platters will be on sale. A $10 platter includes golumki, pierogies, kielbasa with sauerkraut, haluski, and rye bread. Advanced orders are advised, please call Mike Bean @ 484-680-5477 or 610-278-9274 and leave a message.
Firefighter Wins Gold
Swedeland and Swedesburg Fire Company Volunteer Firefighter Michael DeStefano Jr. will move on to the National competition in Louisville Kentucky, after winning the Gold Medal in the Firefighting Skills Competition, held in Hershey, PA. DeStefano represents the Central Montgomery County Technical High School and faced off against 10 other competitors from all over the state of Pennsylvania.
Need To Recycle?
Search for a recycling solution here.
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PUBLIC WORKS
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Spring Clean Up!
Crews are painting the soccer fields at Baxter field and working on the walking lights at Heuser Park.
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SENIOR CENTER
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Wellness Expo 55 PLUS
Please note the new time: The Expo will be held on Tuesday, May 19 from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the UMSSC, located at 650 S. Henderson Road. Free light refreshments, live entertainment, and much more will be provided. Reserve space by calling 610-265-4715.
Take Time For You!
Click onto the UMSSC April calendar today and see what's going on. Call the Center at 610-265-4715 to register.
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Local Archaeological Discovery
During the late 1800s, a treasure trove of Ice Age fossils was uncovered near limestone quarrying operations at Valley Forge. The fossil site, known as Bone Cave or Port Kennedy Cave, was formed approximately 750,000 years ago. Site excavations in the early 1870s and mid-1890s resulted in more than 1,200 fossils being collected, which had been placed in the collections of the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia.
(Source: King of Prussia Historical Society)
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Joint Meetings Live
UMGA-TV will televise the BOS Joint Meetings with the citizens Boards LIVE on Channel 22 (Comcast) and Channel 23 (Verizon), beginning at 7:00 PM on Thursdays. Visit the township calendar for specific dates.
Community Minded
Here is a list of citizen board vacancies.
Connect With Us
View our township website here.
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POLICE
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Road Closed
UMPD will continue to monitor traffic surrounding Balligomingo Road, which will remain closed at Portland Road, due to complications of the mudslide.
Stay Informed
Check out the weekly police report here.
Car Show - New Location
The police association car show will be held on Saturday, May 2. This website: uppermerionpoliceassociation.org will give you all the details.
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ON THE MOVE
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Road Conditions
If you are traveling this weekend, you can check road conditions by visiting www.511PA.com.
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