Upper Merion Township E-Newsletter
November 6, 2015
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E-Newsletter editorial contributor: Karl Helicher, Library Director
COMMUNITY
Free Program
The King of Prussia Historical Society welcomes Upper Merion resident Mike Rabbitt on Saturday, November 7 at 2:00 PM at Christ Church Old Swedes Hall. 

Making The Connection
Do you want to know more about the KOP rail extension project?  Start here.
 
Psst!
All Simon malls will open at 8:00 PM on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 28, including the King of Prussia Mall, which will remain open until 10:00 PM on Black Friday, November 29. That's right, 26 hours of uninterrupted holiday shopping!
 
Over The Rivers....
...and through the woods to the Schuylkill West River Trail we go! Thank you to all for attending the trails ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, November 5 at Heuser Park. 

UMT Foundation
AmazonSmile is a simple and cost free way for you to support the Upper Merion Township Foundation every time you shop. But, what is U.M.T.F. and why would you support it? Find out more here.
 
Do Share
Something happening in the township? Please share it with the Public Information Office ([email protected]).
 
Tree Planting   
The Upper Merion Tree Tenders and Shade Tree Commission will plant 30 trees on Saturday, November 14 starting at 9:00 AM.  Volunteers will meet at the corner of Henderson and Ross Roads to plant at Bob Holland Park, Coates Lane and Evergreen Lane.  Please bring shovels and work gloves. Volunteering? Contact Barley Van Clief at [email protected] or 610-828-2340.

FARMERS MARKET
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Month-End Reminders
If you still have a Loyal Patron card, you have three more opportunities to fill the card for a prize from our prize basket. If you have any Market Money, please use it this month; it's only good for the remainder of the regular season.

Veggie Alert
Market farmers still have a good variety of fresh produce, including some that you can only find this time of year like brussels sprouts and bright green romanesco cauliflower.

Musical Market Moment
The Market welcomes back Steve Ruzansky  on Saturday, November 7. He says: "As a banjo-playing and singing street musician who does a wide variety of styles (folk, bluegrass, contemporary, etc.), I also offer a variety of puppet 'musicians' that I manipulate by foot pedals while I am performing. I love to give willing children opportunities to keep these 'critter band members' in motion on their own.
 
All Good Things....
...must come to an end! Our final Market day of the regular season will again be highlighted by our Chili Cook-off Contest! All you need to enter is a great chili recipe. Register here, and bring a 5 - 7 quart crockpot full of your favorite creation. Full details are on the registration form.
 
What's Up?
Every month the Farmers Market has something special planned.  Stay in touch by visiting the Market.
 
Stay In The Know
Sign up for the Market e-newsletter.   
LIBRARY
Camera Basics 101
Volunteers from Upper Merion Camera Club will be at the library on Thursday, November 19 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM to teach our patrons camera basics.

Take A Look!
Castles of the Empire State is a program that presents some of the most beautiful castles in New York State. When? Monday, November 9 at 7:00 PM in Freedom Hall

Saturday Story Time 
On November 7 at 10:30 AM, children ages 2 to 5 are invited to join us for a great story time. Don't miss the family fun! Register here.  

Arm Knitting  
Middle school kids can learn how to knit with yarn and their arms on Tuesday, November 11 at 7:00 PM.  Fun and easy! Register here.

PARKS AND RECREATION
Holiday Cookie Contest!
Do you have a favorite holiday cookie? The Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its Holiday Hoopla 1st annual Cookie Contest! The winners will be announced on Friday, December 4 at the township building. Join the fun - sign up today!
 
Disney On Ice
Discounted tickets to see Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic at the Wells Fargo Center on Monday, December 28 are available in the Park and Rec office. Stop by to purchase yours today.
 
Holiday Lights Contest
Enjoy decorating your home for the holidays? Register through Parks and Rec by Wednesday, December 2 to enter our 5th annual Holiday Lights Contest. Winners will be announced at the Holiday Hoopla on Friday, December 4.

After School Programs
Check out some After School programs starting up this Week. Hands-on Science on Tuesdays at Candlebrook and KidzArt on Tuesdays at Roberts.


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SAFETY TIP
Parked Cars 
Please don't park your car on a pile of leaves otherwise you may get a visit from your local fire company. Stay safe!
 
SENIOR CENTER
Stay In Touch
Visit our website.
 
Call the UMSSC at 610-265-4715 to register for all programs.
POLICE
Crime Bulletin
Stay informed about what is going on in your area. (Updated through November 6, 2015)
  
ADMINISTRATION
BOS Meeting
Here is the agenda for the Board of Supervisors meeting.  
 
Board Vacancies
Here is the most up to date list on our township website. 
  
ON THE MOVE
Road Alert
On Monday, November 9, through Friday, November 13, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, lane closures are scheduled on U.S. 422 East and West. The eastbound lane will be closed between the Oaks and Route 363 (Trooper Road) interchanges, and the westbound restriction will be closed from the bridge over the Schuylkill River to the Route 363 (Trooper Road) Interchange.

 

 

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MEETING SCHEDULE
 
MONDAY
 November 9,

Henderson Room 
6:45 PM
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Admin Conf. Room 
7:00 PM
 
 

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TUESDAY
   November 10,

Police Citizen Advisory Board
Henderson Room 
7:00 PM
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Fire Rescue Services Board
 Atrium Conference
Room
7:30 PM
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Valley Forge Room
7:30 PM


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WEDNESDAY
November 11,
  
  
Pension Advisory Board
Board Room (upper level)
5:30 PM
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Planning Commission
Henderson Room
7:00 PM


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THURSDAY
November 12,
(Budget   
  Posting)
 
Freedom Hall
7:30 PM 
  
 
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FRIDAY
November 13, 
 
Admin. & Public Works Offices Closed
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