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TOWNSHIP CLICKS
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BCA Awards Night - Big News!
More than $145,000 was granted to 68 recipients: 38 community organizations and 30 scholarships at the Board of Community Assistance
Awards Reception Tuesday, June 23 in the Venue of the Radisson Hotel at the Valley Forge Casino Resort.
(l. to r. Mike Bowman, Former President/CEO Valley Forge Casino Resort; Lydia Dan-Sardinas, BCA Board Member; Robyn Briggs, BCA Vice Chairperson; Scott Milner, BCA Chairperson)
Pop, Crackle, Boom, Weekend(s)! "Concerts Under The Stars" series, which kicks off on Sunday, June 28 features country night with Girls, Guns & Glory with special guests The Wallace Brothers & Stephanie Grace.
On Saturday, July 4, Heuser Park is the place to be! The fun begins at 3:00 PM with carnival games, rides, concessions and more. The fireworks display begins after sunset.
Maudy Hedlund, Public Works Secretary, who wanted to improve the look and feel of the township building by planted flowers. It's amazing how a great idea, shared with others, blossoms! You rock Maudy!
Got Plans July 4th?
Celebrate our nation's independence on Saturday, July 4 at the Valley Forge National Historical Park from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Bring the entire family to see artillery demonstrations, play historical games, and feast on an All-American cook-out with music and more! View all the July happenings.
Thunderstorm Aftermath
 The Public Works Department will be accepting storm debris until Friday, July 31. The debris must meet the Yard Waste Collection Guidelines on the township's website.(Picture submitted by Andrew MacBride, Photographer, Editor UMGA-TV)
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Picture/Content Inserted By: Kristen Bowes, PIO Intern
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COMMUNITY
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Communication Is Key
Upper Merion Township is installing a LED Message Board; it will be located at the intersection of Henderson Road and West Valley Forge Road this summer, enabling the township staff to display timely information. Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks.
You can get a head start on your rowing career. Sign up for one or both weeks: Week 1: July 6 - July 10; Week 2: July 20 to 24.
The American Cross Blood drive was a huge success on Monday, June 8; thanks for donating! Here are the results:
41 scheduled, 25 signed in, 25 blood donations collected!
Yoga Happy Hour
Join the King of Prussia District every Tuesday in July for a FREE multi week yoga course (Fun for everyone of any level). Yoga instruction by KOP-based Stillpoint Yoga Studios from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Then enjoy a FREE, healthy happy hour, courtesy of Wegmans-KOP from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
Volunteers Needed Heartland Hospice needs some extra help to expand its team of volunteers. Questions: contact Lisa Tischler at 610-941-6700. AQUA Alert Aqua Pennsylvania will replace the existing 6-inch cast iron water main on the following streets in Upper Merion.
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FARMERS MARKET
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Community Yard Sale
The Yard Sale is on Saturday, June 27, for the last time until September. Come see what treasures your friends and neighbors have brought to the Market. It's open from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Zooming Zucchinis!
The 6th Annual Zucchini 500 returns Saturday, July 11.
Get Connected
Every month the Farmers Market has something special planned. Stay in touch by visiting the Market.
E-Newsletter Sign-up
Sign up for the Market e-newsletter.
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LIBRARY
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Holiday Closing
Upper Merion Township Library will be closed Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5. It reopens Monday, July 6 at 9:00 AM.
Summer Reading
Children, teens, and adults can register for summer reading and win exciting prizes. Please check the township website for more details or call 610-265-4805.
Scrapbooking With Jess
Join us on Wednesday, July 15 at 6:00 PM in the Valley Forge room. Bring your pictures and we will provide the supplies. Please register.
Monday Night Fun & More
On June 29 at 7:00 PM, all 5th - 8th graders, can join us for some Middle School Monday Night fun; a book discussion about Peak or I Am Malala will be held in the Little Theater from 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM; Library Jeopardy from 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM; Junior Friends Meeting from 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM. No registration required.
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PUBLIC WORKS
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Line Paintings
The Township's line painters have begun maintaining paint markings at traffic signals. The items that will be painted: Stop Bars, Pedestrian Crosswalks, Lane Lines and Directional Arrows. Paintings are scheduled to continue throughout the week of June 29, on Dekalb Pike from Gulph Road to Dekalb Street.
Requesting Service?
If trees or tree limbs have fallen in your area, please call 610-265-2606 or submit a Request For Service form under "Public Works: General".
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SAFETY AND CODES
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Generator Safety Tips
Here are some simple steps that you can take to prevent loss of life and property resulting from improper use of portable generators.
Fireworks Safety
How to celebrate and enjoy the July 4, holiday with fireworks. Click here.
(Content supplied by Bill Daywalt, Deputy Fire Marshal)
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SENIOR CENTER
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Senior Fall Fling
The following non-profit organizations will be represented at the 14th Annual Senior Fall Fling on Thursday, September 24 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Pavilion at the Court in King of Prussia: Neighborhood Meals on Wheels, Feel The Warmth, Upper Merion Emergency Aid, and The Women's Club of Upper Merion. The theme: A Community of Service.
Meet & Donate
Residents attending the Senior Fall Fling will meet the women and men behind these service organizations on Thursday, September 24 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Sign-up sheets and donation boxes will be available. Each group will be featured in the weeks ahead.
Stay Active
Look at all the activities offered by the UMSSC that are available to anyone who is 55 or older.
Call the Center at 610-265-4715 to register for any program.
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Church Dedication
Old Swedes Church (Christ Church) was dedicated June 24, 1760 in Swedesburg, replacing a simple log cabin dating to 1735. The Swedish settlers built the church on land purchased from the estate of Gunnar Rambo for eleven pounds sterling. The stained glass windows tell the story of the history of the Swedish colony of New Sweden.
(Courtesy of the King of Prussia Historical Society)
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POLICE
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Crime Bulletin
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Website Updates
Missed something? Look on the township website.
Board Vacancies
Here is the most up to date list of board vacancies.
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Better Living
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