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TOWNSHIP CLICKS
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Farmers Market - In Grand Style!
Saturday, May 16
No better WAY
To open a Market DAY
With food, FUN, and lots of SUN
Folks will be millin' and grillin,' chattin' and chewin'
Seasoned vendors showin' what they GOT: members of the Swedesburg Fire Company representin' their LOT
The Market has it ALL, so bring those kids ALONG
Ok, Ok, I'm DONE! The Grand Opening, remember it's 9 until 1!
 Board Reorganized Erika Spott (not pictured) is the Chairperson and Bill Jenaway is the Vice Chairperson for the Board of Supervisors. The Board reorganized during the BOS Workshop, Thursday, May 7.
(Greg Philips will be overseas on active duty)
(Picture provided by: Rob D)
Fired Up - For Love
Congratulations to residents Chris Camarda and Jillian Becker who were united in marriage at Saint Francis of Assisi Church in Norristown.
The Ground Floor!
Charter Passholders can get on the ground floor and receive extra benefits (in addition to annual Passholder Benefits).
-Invitation to Private Charter Passholder Celebration Opening
- Permanent recognition on commemorative wall art
Exclusive limited edition Charter Passholder T-Shirt or Hat
Charter Passholder highlighted on Passholder Card
Special offers throughout the year
Charter Passholders will be valid for 15 months
(The new home of the P&R Department and the Upper Merion Senior Service Center will be 431 W. Valley Forge Road. Keep up to date on FB and Twitter as the official name of the Center will be announced!)
Cinco Success!
More than 200 people celebrated Cinco De Mayo on May 5, at the Upper Merion Township Library. Thank you to the residents and the library staff in making this event a HUGE success!!
 CHOP! CHOP!
The Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia is here!!
CHOP Care Network Specialty Care and Ambulatory Surgery Center is located at 550 S. Goddard Boulevard in King of Prussia.
On Saturday, May 9 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM learn more about its services, while enjoying rides, games, food, and fun!
Officer Of The Year
Officer Jonathan Jimenez is recognized by the Optimist Club of Valley Forge as the Officer of the Year.
(l. to r. Police Chief Thomas Nolan, Officer Jonathan Jimenez, District Judge Maruszczak)
UMPD Recognized by MCDAO
Detective Andrew Rathfon and Officer Sue Bednar were given Law Enforcement Commendations by the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office.
 Farmers Market Awarded
The township presented the annual Earth Day Award to the Upper Merion Farmers Market Committee.
(l. to r. Eric Huhn, FM Committee Member; Lydia Sardinas, FM Committee Member; Carole Kenney, Supervisor; Erika Spott, BOS Chairperson; (front) Tina Garzillo, FM Events Manager; Greg Waks, Supervisor; Dan Russell, Parks and Recreation Director
 UMPR Campaigns
New Logo unveiled at Earth Day
 Employee Pride
Maudy Hedlund, Public Works Secretary, wanted to improve the look and feel of the township building. Her idea came in full bloom, with a little help from her Supervisor Lisa Kittrell, Gregory Zugay, and John Brennan (not pictured), of Public Works.
(l. to r. Maudy Hedlund, Lisa Kittrell and Gregory Zugay)
Do you have a Township Click? Do share!
Edited By: Karl Helicher, Library Director
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COMMUNITY
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On Saturday, May 9, the King of Prussia Historical Society will present Digging into the Upper Merion Archives. A picnic will follow the presentation. Free to the public but donations are appreciated.
Wanna' Ride?
The 4th Annual Bike to Work Day will be Friday, May 15 from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM. This is part of the National Bike Challenge, pitting our local bicycle commuters against more than 50,00 cyclists from all over the United States. GVF's Foundation, Communities in Motion, and TMACC are the local challenge hosts.
Viking 5K Run
The Upper Merion Area Educational Foundation is hosting a Viking 5K Run at Caley Elementary School on May 31 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
KOP 10 Miler/5k
This 8th annual event on Sunday, May 17 is going to be the BEST one ever!
- Veterans receive a 20% discount
- Sign up before May 8, and get a discount. Details here.
Can You Still.....
Feel The Warmth? The branding of this non-profit organization has changed but the name will remain the same. The bold, bright colors of the new Feel The Warmth color palette were selected and graphics were designed to reflect the vitality and youth of the children it helps.
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FARMERS MARKET
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GRAND OPENING!!!
6th Market Season
When: SAT., MAY 16, 2015
Where: UMT BUILDING
TIME: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
For more information visit the website.
Stay In Touch
Find out what's fresh at the market and details of upcoming events by signing up for the e-newsletter.
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LIBRARY
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Social Security Workshop
What baby boomers need to know to maximize their retirement income. Session 1: Wednesday, May 13 and Session 2: Wednesday, May 20.
Bonjour!
Learn a lot of different languages at your own pace.
GSK Science in the Summer Oceanography 2015 is a free program for kids entering grades 2-6. It will be held in July.
Special Story Times
Families with kids 5 and under won't want to miss our last two Saturday story times for Spring on May 9 and May 16 at 10:30 AM. Fun books and songs!
Wacky Wednesday
A book discussion on El Deafo for students in grades 3 & 4 will be held on Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30 PM.
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PARKS AND RECREATION
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Trivia Night
Join us Thursday May 14 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Peppers Restaurant!
Pre-Register here. There will be Trivia, Door Prizes, Appetizers, Cash Bar and most importantly information about the new Community Center. (Not the official name)
Discount Movie Tickets
Upper Merion Township Parks and Recreation offers discount movie tickets for all Regal Entertainment Group theaters and the Collegeville Movie Tavern. Call 610-265-1071 for tickets.
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SAFETY AND CODES
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Hurricane Season
Runs from June 1, to November 30. Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks.
Need To Recycle?
Search for a recycling solution here.
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PUBLIC WORKS
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Weadley Road
Weadley Road will remain closed until May 15 each day from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The storm water pipe replacement will encompass a larger section than originally anticipated.
Do You Like Us?
Keep up to date with Public Works through Facebook.
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SENIOR CENTER
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Wellness Expo - 55 Plus
The Upper Merion Senior Service Center will host this event on Tuesday, May 19 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at 650 S. Henderson Road: light refreshments, live entertainment and more. Questions? Call 610-265-4715. Or log onto the UMSSC website.
Keep It Moving
Click onto the UMSSC May calendar and see how you can stay active. Call the Center at 610-265-4715 to register for any programs.
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UM's First High School
By 1930, after considerable growth in student population, township supervisors decided to close down some of the antiquated schools and replace them with a combined facility that became the junior-senior high school at Gulph and Henderson Roads. At the time, the site was centrally located. The building later housed the junior high school. Fifty-seven students made up the first graduating class in 1934.
(Source: King of Prussia Historical Society)
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Our Very Own
Scott Greenly, Associate Township Planner, has been selected as a Top TDM (Transportation Demand Management) Professional Under 40 Award winner! Greenly is a leading advocate for transportation and infrastructure in this region. David Kraynik, Township Manager, nominated Greenly who will be recognized at the Greater Valley Forge's 25th annual meeting on Monday, May 11 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Joint Meeting Live
Board of Supervisor's joint meetings with the citizen boards will broadcast live on Thursday, May 14. Check out Channel 22 (Comcast) and Channel 33 (Verizon), beginning at 7:00 PM.
Citizen Boards - Apply Today!
Here is the current list of citizen board vacancies.
Visit Us
The township website is becoming easier to navigate because of the efforts of the website subcommittee.
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POLICE
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Cop Camp
The program will be held from June 16-20 at 9:00 AM SHARP until 1:00 PM. Location: 694 Beidler Road - Heuser Park. Fill out an application today.
What's Happening?
Check out the weekly police report here.
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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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