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TOWNSHIP CLICKS
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BUILDING COMMUNITY TRUST
(Touring UMCC- l. to r: Carole Kenney, BOS Supervisor, Greg Waks, BOS Supervisor, Dan Russell, Parks and Recreation Director, David G. Kraynik, Township Manager)
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER
Summer campers at Upper Merion High School enjoying one of America's favorite pastimes..."game of baseball".
(Picture provided by Rob D, Upper Merion resident)
BCA RECEPTION - TO AIR SOON
 UMGA-TV will air the Board of Community Assistance awards reception in August. Please check the UMGA-TV program schedule for dates and times. Meanwhile, Vimeo will archive the presentation video on the township website until its television airing date later this month. Stay tuned. We'll give you all the details.
(Upper L. Corner: Mary Onama, Executive Director, Victim Services Center)
(Upper R. Corner: Kira Marie Zadrejko, $10, 000 General von Steuben Scholarship Recipient)
(Lower L. Corner: Daniel Junttonen $5,000 Ronald G. Wagenmann Scholarship recipient)
(Lower R. Corner: Laura Arnhold, Chidren's' Librarian, Jeanne Kauffman, Head of U.M Child Services; UMT Library $2,135, Summer Reading Medals and $830, Write & Illustrate your Own Book Contest)
Do you have a Township Click? Do share!
Edited By: Karl Helicher, Library Director
Picture Edits/Content Inserted By: Kristen Bowes, PIO Intern
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COMMUNITY
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Septa KOP Rail Project
SEPTA representatives gave an update on the King of Prussia Rail Project at the Board of Supervisors Workshop on Thursday, July 9: plans are being evaluated to provide an extension of the Norristown High Speed Line (NHSL) to the King of Prussia area. SEPTA's overview.
Don't Delay - Sign Up Today
Registration begins now for the 4th annual KPVFC 9/11 Memorial Run. A pre-registration discounted price is being offered through July 15. This year we are accepting online donations for those that want to support the fundraiser but are unable to participate. (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)
Great Summer Guide
Summer is in full swing and Montgomery County has an enormous amount of local events and activities to help beat the heat.
Linear Park Buzz
KOP-BID and Upper Merion Township started work on a visionary Linear Park in the KOP Business Park in April. Once complete, the park will serve as a catalyst for modernizing the entire business park with wide, multi-use sidewalks, landscaping, pedestrian lighting, benches and trash receptacles.
Did You Know?
KOP-BID and UMT received five grants, totaling $3.5M, to help fund design and construction of the Linear Park. KOP-BID will provide $475,000 in matching funds, bringing a total of $4M in improvements to the King of Prussia business park.
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FARMERS MARKET
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Let The Race(s) Begin
The 6th Annual Zucchini 500 is on! --- Saturday, July 11. Children of all ages will participate in a race with their creatively decorated zucchini racers. Trophies, prizes, and certificates of achievement will be awarded.
Zucchini Only? Naw' Baby!
There will be a face painter, balloon artist, and live music performed by Rick Pultorak. Local artisans, Copper Lantern Pictures and Silverwear will also be present as well as Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue. Mucho Bueno, the popular food truck vendor, is serving lunch.
Stay In Touch
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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Reading For All!
Children, teens, and adults can register for summer reading and win exciting prizes. Please check the library 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.
Zumba with Shannon
Join us for a fun evening of Zumba on Tuesday, July 21 at 7:00 PM. Bring your friends! Refreshments will be served. Register here.
Read to the Dogs?
Every Wednesday in July through August 5 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, kids in K-4th grade can sign up for a fun ten-minute time slot to practice reading to greyhounds: Star & Brandy! Register for a timeslot in the library.
Scienceteller's Super Hero Show
On Tuesday, July 14 at 7:00 PM in Freedom Hall, families can be part of science experiments that make the ordinary, EXTRAORDINARY! Free and no registration is required.
U-CAN-B-U
On Thursday, July 16 at 7:00 PM in the Valley Forge Room, young women in grades 5 - 8 are invited to learn what makes them great. This interactive and fun workshop will inspire you! The amazing Rachel Weller is the guest speaker. Registration Required.
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PUBLIC WORKS
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Requesting Service?
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. |
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SAFETY AND CODES
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Kids Safety Camp
The Fire and Rescue Services Division and Fire Marshal's Office will host the annual Fire and Rescue Kids Safety Camp at 175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia. The camp is for children between the ages of 10 to 17. Camp runs from Monday, July 27 until Friday, July 31 from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Contact the Parks and Recreation Department for more details and to register: $50 for residents and $60 for non-residents.
(Content supplied by Bill Daywalt, Deputy Fire Marshal)
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SENIOR CENTER
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July Activity
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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Ziggy Logo Creator
Noted artist Harry Deuber was born in Gulph Mills in 1937. He lived there and in King Manor for a time, but eventually relocated to Spokane, WA, in 1958. His unique style of artwork included scenes of Conshohocken and Gulph Mills. Mr. Deuber created a number of logos while working for an ad agency, including Ziggy the character for Ziegler Building Center, now Ziggy's.
(Courtesy of the King of Prussia Historical Society)
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POLICE
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Rail Safety
UMPD is assisting the Norfolk Southern Railroad in getting the message out about rail safety.
ADE- What is it?
Crime Bulletin
(Updated through July 3, 2015)
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Board Vacancies
Here is the most up to date list of board vacancies.
Additional Zoning Workshops (2015)
The following Zoning Workshops have been added - please mark your calendars.
August 6 - 5:00 p.m.
September 10 - 5:00 p.m.
October 8 - 5:00 p.m.
December 3 - 5:00 p.m.
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Slow Going
Eastbound Interstate 76 will be reduced to one lane between the Gladwyne and Belmont Avenue interchanges in Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County, on Saturday, July 11 from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, for drainage inlets cleaning.
Alert!
Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511.pa.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day and who provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 770 traffic cameras.
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