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TOWNSHIP CLICKS
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 On Your Mark, Get Set...!
The Upper Merion Area Educational Foundation held its First Annual Viking 5K Run/Walk, starting at Caley Road School, on Sunday, May 31. Almost 300 runners/walkers participated! The race results can be found online. The event generated more than $7,500; all proceeds will be used to award faculty initiated innovative grants for projects that will benefit students in all UMASD schools.
The "Stars" Align...June 28!
Community Center - Coming Soon!
Township Lines, our quarterly publication, will take you inside these walls. Look for your copy in the mail or stop by the Public Information Office later this month.
Words Matter
From time to time police officers hear parents telling their children that if they don't behave the police are going to arrest them. We all know how difficult parenting is, research has shown that statements like these make children afraid of the police. As part of a new program, the Upper Merion Township Police Department will now give parents a small card as a gentle reminder to explain that the police want the children to come to them if they need help, and to not run from them in fear. The card encourages the parent to stop and introduce the child to the officer.
On the Lookout!
Are you riding your bike with a helmet? The Upper Merion Police Department is looking for you. Petrucci's at Nor View Farm is partnering with the Upper Merion Police Department to encourage children to ride their bikes with a helmet. If an officer spots a child with a helmet they may pull him or her over and issue them a Petrucci's coupon for a FREE small water ice that is valid for the 2015 season.
Summer Reading
The Upper Merion Township Library Summer Reading Program begins on Monday June 15.
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Edited By: Karl Helicher, Library Director
Picture Inserts: Justin Friend
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COMMUNITY
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Save Our Local VFW!
The VFW Post 7878 needs your help! The group is holding a golf outing on August 24. Can't make it? You can donate online via its gofundme profile! For more information about the various fundraising events happening contact Post 7878 at 610-277-0292.
Shooting Stars Ball
Maggiano's Little Italy King of Prussia will host "Shooting Stars Ball," on Saturday, June 20 at 7:00 PM to raise funds for Make-A-Wish�. The festivities will include silent auctions, delicious Italian-American cuisine, drinks, dancing, and celebrity appearances. Tickets to the event are $75 and tax-deductible with ALL proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish.
Lunch With Bells!
Come enjoy lunch every Friday in June from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Cabin Shop (located behind the Washington Memorial Chapel, Route 23 in Valley Forge). While lunches are being served, special carillon concerts will be performed by Chapel Carillonneur Doug Gefvert. A different theme will be celebrated each week. ($6-$8 for lunch)
Car Wash
King of Prussia Boy Scout Troop 551 will be holding a car wash on Saturday, June 13 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The car wash will be held at the King of Prussia Medical Building, located at 491 Allendale Road. Proceeds will help fund camping trips this fall for the scouts.
Calling All Cars
On Sunday, June 14, the King of Prussia Patriots 10th & 11th grade boys basketball team will hold a car wash fundraiser in the parking lot of the King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company on 170 Allendale Road, between 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. A donation of $5.00 or more per car is appreciated.
Flagging You!
Flag Day is being celebrated by The Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 714. This FREE event will be held outside Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge National Historic Park, beginning at 2:00 PM. Local Boy Scouts from the Cradle of Liberty council will also be lending support.
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FARMERS MARKET
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Strawberry Festival
The annual Strawberry Festival is on Saturday, June 13. Sign up for the baking contest at the market or send an email to UMFMevents@gmail.com.
Exclusive Festival Line-Up!
Artisan - Dan Francis, Copper Lantern Pictures.
Animals - Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue
Lois Charles - Face painting
Greg Laut - Greg the Balloon Guy
Music - Senior Service Center Band
Parks and Recreation Department - Information Booth
Strawberry Baking Contest - Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
Free strawberry lemonade for everyone! - Thanks Tina G!
Stay In The Know
Every month the Farmers Market has something special planned. Stay in touch by visiting the Market website.
E-Newsletter Sign-up
Sign up for the Market e-newsletter.
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LIBRARY
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TAG Book Discussion
Teens entering grade 9 through grade 12 will discuss Jordan Sonnenblick's book Are You Experienced? on Wednesday, June 17 at 6:00 PM in the Valley Forge room.
Meet The Author
Jordan Sonnenblick will appear in Freedom Hall on Monday, June 22 at 7:00 PM. The characters in his book celebrates the hero within. For grades 3 and up. Bring your own copy of his book for him to sign.
Monday Night Fun
On Monday, June 15, come out for a book discussion, Library Jeopardy, and a Junior Friends Meeting from 7 - 8:30 PM. Kids in grades 5 - 8 can stop in ahead of time to pick up After, Ever After or Curveball: The Year I Lost My Grip.
DEAFinitely Magic
On Tuesday, June 16 at 1:00 PM, enjoy the hilarious magic of Sam Sandler, America's only full-time deaf illusionists! It's a family event. No registration required.
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PARKS AND RECREATION
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Community Center Update
Subscribers can now click on the icon in the upper right corner of the e-newsletter to receive updates on the CC. You can become a Charter Passholder today if you've been looking for ways to be more connected, more healthy, more happy, and more lively! The UMCC will open in the fall of 2015.
School's Out
Keep busy with Parks & Recreation summer camps!
Stay In The Know
Sign up to receive email updates about the Upper Merion Community Center!
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SENIOR CENTER
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Keep Up With Us!
Look at all the activities that are available to anyone who is 55 or above.
Call the Center at 610-265-4715 to register for any program.
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POLICE
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Crime Bulletin
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Family Cemetery on Red Hill
The Roberts Family Cemetery is located on Red Hill, an area of Upper Merion owned by Jonathan Roberts. Red Hill includes and surrounds the Valley Forge Shopping Center. The Cemetery is visible from Rt 202, on the hill above 260 W DeKalb Pike. Two acres of Red Hill was appropriated for the poor of the neighborhood to bury their dead free of charge.
(Courtesy of the King of Prussia Historical Society.)
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RSVP Needed
On behalf of Upper Merion Township, we look forward to seeing all the recipients at the private BCA awards reception on Tuesday, June 23 at the Valley Forge Casino Resort. Kindly RSVP to Angela Caramenico, Assistant to the Township Manager, at 484-636-3860 or acaramenico@umtownship.org no later than June 15.
BOS Meeting!
Join us LIVE on Thursday, June 18 at 7:30 PM on (Comcast - Channel 22) or (Verizon Channel 33). See agenda here.
(please view website for agenda updates)
Website Updates
Missed something? Look on the township website.
Are You Delinquent?
All delinquent property owners will have their water shut off. This effort has already begun and will continue in July. Water service will remain shut off until the delinquent amount has been paid in full and all charges for disconnect and reconnect fees and any other water company charges incurred have been paid.
Water Shut Off Hanger
A posting from the water company along with a door hanger notice issued by Upper Merion Township will be displayed on your door indicating the date your water will be turned off.
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Bridge Inspections
Lane restrictions are scheduled next week on U.S. 422 and U.S. 202 in Montgomery County for a series of bridge inspections.
- On Monday, June 15 and Wednesday, June 17 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the right lane will be closed on U.S. 422 east between the Route 363 (Trooper Road) and Route 23 (Valley Forge Road) interchanges
- On Tuesday, June 16 and Thursday, June 18 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the right lane will be closed on U.S. 422 west between Route 23 (Valley Forge Road) and Route 363 (Trooper Road)
- On Friday, June 19 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the right lane will be closed on U.S. 202 north between DeKalb Pike and Main Street in Bridgeport Borough from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
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