Upper Merion Township E-Newsletter

 June 19, 2015

TOWNSHIP CLICKS 



Strawberry Festival
The Upper Merion Farmers Market held a Strawberry Bake Off on Saturday, June 13.

 

 

"Doggone it - Look At That"
Mike the K-9 dog and Officer Muntzer thrilled campers during Cop Camp, which began on Monday, June 15.  


Generally Speaking 
The Public Works highway staff continually does good work repairing road inlets; this one is located on General Scott Road. 


 

Upper Merion Community Center 

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.

 
 

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Edited By: Karl Helicher, Library Director
Picture Inserts: Justin Friend
Stay In Touch: umtinfo@umtownship.org

COMMUNITY 

Fun Family Event

How does a nuclear power plant operate? The Limerick Generating Station invites visitors on Thursday, June 25 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM to see how Limerick operators safely harness the power of the atom to provide electricity to two million homes and businesses. This FREE event will be held at Limerick's Learning Center; Petrucci's Ice Cream will provide free treats and the Linfield Fire Department will have a fire engine on display.

  

Make-A-Wish  

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.

 

Save The Date
September 13 is going to be Upper Merion Township Day at the Elmwood Zoo. Admission will be half price for residents.  

FARMERS MARKET

Farmers Market LOGO

Butterflies, Butterflies

"Winged Wonders" returns to everyone's delight on Saturday, June 20. Marketeers will get to interact with   monarch butterflies. A small donation is requested to enter the butterfly tent.

 

Market Line-Up

Greg the Ballon Guy will be introducing new creations of butterfly balloon sculptures. Rick Pultorak, guitarist/vocalist, will be the musical guest. Artisan Susan Branco will be back with her beautiful handcrafted pottery work. Finding Shelter Animal Rescue will bring dogs for a meet and greet.

Stay In The Know
Every month  the Farmers Market has something special planned.  Stay in touch by visiting the Market website.

 

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LIBRARY

Library Fundraiser

Please help support the library by dining at Chipotle in King of Prussia on Tuesday, June 23, from 4:00 - 8:00 PM. Remember 50% of the proceeds will be donated to the library programs and activities.

 

Meet The Author

Jordan Sonnenblick, author of Are You Experienced?  will appear in  Freedom Hall on Monday, June 22 at 7:00 PM to discuss this book. The characters he creates celebrate the hero within. For grades 3 and up. Bring your own copy of his book for him to sign. 

 

PARKS AND RECREATION

Stay In The Know

Sign up to receive email updates about the Upper Merion Community Center!

 

Campers Delight!  

Sign up early to guarantee your camp spot. Just click on the camp name for more information about the camp, or to register online.

 

June 22-26

Adventure Day Camp

Camp Beech Tree

Basketball - Boys

Cheer Dance & Baton Mania Camp

Golf Camp

Kidzart - Zoology Explorer

Running Club

Tennis camp with Carl

Tennis & Swim Camp with Pam


 

June 29-July 2

Adventure Day Camp

Camp Beech Tree

Dance Camp/Bowman Dance

GeoVentures/Spy Training

Tennis & Swim camp with Pam

Volleyball (entering grades 3-6)

SENIOR CENTER

Keep Up With Us!

Look at all the activities that are available to anyone who is 55 or older. 

 

Call the Center at 610-265-4715 to register for any program.

POLICE

Crime Bulletin

View the latest crime bulletin.

E-HISTORY FACT
Buttonwood

The Roberts family has several connections to Upper Merion, in addition to a school and family cemetery. Buttonwood, the former home of Jonathan Roberts, US Senator from 1815-21, was build on family land that dates back to the 1600s. Part of the farmland was sold in 1915 to Valley Forge Memorial Gardens. The restored and beautifully maintained home, Buttonwood, is visible from South Gulph Rd.    

(Courtesy of the King of Prussia Historical Society.) 
ADMINISTRATION

Congratulations!

Recipients of the Board of Community Assistance (BCA) grants and scholarships will be recognized on June 23, 2015 at a private reception at the Valley Forge Casino Resort.  

 

BCA Recipients Unveiled

Township Lines, the quarterly township publication, will have the complete BCA recipient list. Copies will be available at the Upper Merion Township Building. Check out the July UMGA-TV programming schedule for a broadcast of the reception. 

 

What is BCA?

The Board of Community Assistance was established by the Board of Supervisors and Valley Forge Casino Resort to provide grants to organizations that serve Upper Merion residents and to award scholarships to high school seniors from Upper Merion Township who are continuing their education.  Visit www.umtownship.org for more details.

 

 

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MEETING SCHEDULE

 
MONDAY

 June 22, 2015

 

No Meeting

Scheduled

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TUESDAY
  June 23, 2015
 
No Meetings
Scheduled

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WEDNESDAY

June 24, 2015

 

Planning Commission

Henderson Room

7:00 PM

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THURSDAY
June 25, 2015

 

No Meetings

Scheduled

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FRIDAY
June 26, 2015 
 
No Meetings
Scheduled

Admin. & Public Works Offices Closed
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