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TOWNSHIP CLICKS
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Farmers Market Sizzles!
The summer grand opening kicks off its 6th season on Saturday, May 16 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Township Building! New and seasoned vendors share the spotlight with the Swedesburg Volunteer Fire Company's chicken barbecue, the Balloon Guy, face painting, entertainment, and much more!
"Upper Merion Community Center"
The name was made official by the Board of Supervisors after the Joint BOS Meetings on Thursday, May 14. The UMCC is the new fall home of the Parks and Recreation Center and the Upper Merion Senior Service Center.
(Location: 431 W. Valley Forge Road. Keep up to date on FB and Twitter)
Come One, Come All!
The Parks and Recreation Department held a Trivia Night on Thursday, May 14 to benefit the Upper Merion Community Center. See who became Charter Passholders, by visiting the Parks and Recreations Facebook page.
CHOP Opens - May 18!
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia opened its $65 million specialty-and-ambulatory surgery center at 550 S. Goddard Boulevard in King of Prussia and will begin seeing patients on Monday, May 18. Bill Jenaway, Vice Chairperson of the Upper Merion Township Board of Supervisors and Greg Waks, Supervisor, gave remarks during the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Police Love
Girl Scout Troop #7157 made 65 appreciation bags for the Upper Merion Police Department in recognition of National Police Week. The girls wrote notes thanking the UMPD for its service.
The PIO - A Click Away!
Improvements continue to be made on the township's website by members of the website subcommittee. The Public Information Office buttons were designed by Justin Friend, Assistant to the PIO. More changes are coming, so continue to visit us.
Do you have a Township Click? Do share!
Edited By: Karl Helicher, Library Director
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FARMERS MARKET
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GRAND OPENING!!!
When: SAT., MAY 16
Where: UMT BUILDING
TIME: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where do I park?
If the parking lot is filled, the grass overflow lot at Henderson and Ross Road will be available. Enter from Ross Road to park, then walk across Henderson and follow the path through the playground to reach the Market.
Will parking apply to library patrons?
Yes. Our one-way traffic pattern will be in effect every Saturday. All traffic MUST turn right to follow the one-way loop around the Market.
Is the Market wheelchair friendly?
Yes. There will be some parking spots available at the far end of the middle level; patrons will need to follow the traffic loop down to the lower level, around to the far end of the parking lot. Patrons can be dropped off at the middle level.
Will I receive information about the Upper Merion Community Center?
Yes. A representative will be available and plenty of literature will be provided.
What's happening next month?
Every month the Farmers Market has something special planned.
Is there a Farmers Market website?
Yes. For more information visit the website.
How do I stay in touch?
Sign up for the e-newsletter.
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COMMUNITY
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Wash Away Cancer!
The 2nd Annual CREATE Diversity Club Car Wash fundraiser will be on Sunday, May 17 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at 170 Allendale Road at the King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company (across from The Cheesecake Factory). (All of the proceeds will go to cancer research)
Parent Support
The Upper Merion Area School District will hold a Feasibility Study Meeting on Monday, May 18 at 6:00 PM in the Middle School cafeteria. The District is looking for parent support.
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.
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LIBRARY
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Savvy Social Security Workshop
How do you maximize your retirement income when you are a baby boomer? Find out on Wednesday, May 20 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Valley forge room.
Tech Night - Open House
Join us on Monday, May 18 at 7:00 PM in the Henderson Room. Take a demo class on how to download e-magazines. Try our new ipads and learn to download ebooks. No registration necessary.
Photo Basics 101
Middle schoolers grab your cell phones, iPads, tablets, and cameras! Get a cool introduction to photography by taking amazing photos using devices you already have. The program will be on Monday, May 18 at 7:00 PM.
Preschool Explorers
Use STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) at this interactive story time for kids ages 3-6. Come May 19 at 1:00 PM or Wednesday, May 20 at 10:00 AM.
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PARKS AND RECREATION
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Township Lines
Look for the Public Information Office and the P &R Department to take you inside the renderings of the Upper Merion Community Center in the summer edition of Township Lines in mid June! You will see the following:
- the courts and track
- the view of the courts from the office space area
- the fitness area court view with volleyball nets
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PUBLIC WORKS
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Thank You!
The Upper Merion Township Environmental Advisory Council and the partners of the Schuylkill Action Network want to thank everyone for helping to clean up the King of Prussia streams on Saturday, May 2.
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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Tobacco Farming in UM
A major crop grown in Upper Merion during the late 1880's and early 1900's was tobacco. In November 1880, John C. Barton, a native of Lancaster County, established one of the largest tobacco farms in all of Montgomery County. Known as the I. Heston Todd Farm, its 30 acre tract is now part of Valley Forge National Historical Park.
(Source: King of Prussia Historical Society)
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Citizen Boards - Apply Today!
Here is the current list of citizen board vacancies.
Visit Us
The township website is easier to navigate because of the efforts of the website subcommittee.
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POLICE
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 Click It; Or Ticket!
The UMPD will be participating in a National Seat Belt Enforcement Initiative between May 18, and May 31.
Temperatures Rise
Heat, stress and travel can cause an increase in road rage incidents. The UMPD is offering the following tips.
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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