Upper Merion Township E-Newsletter
December 11, 2015
Upper Merion Community Center Spring 2016 
This Holiday Season, give the ones you love the gift of
BETTER LIVING!
Become a Charter Passholder to the Upper Merion Community Center.
 
 

  
Congratulations Nancy Brown
for winning the gingerbread contest at the Holiday Hoopla on December 4! See all winners in the UMPR box below.  

  
Winners of the 41st annual Write and Illustrate Your Own Book Contest, and the winners of the 2015 Summer Art Contest, presented by the Upper Merion Township Library.   




Special Award Winners from left to right - Laura Arnhold, Children's Librarian; Fiona McDaid (Joane McNamara Award Recipient); Rose West (Susan Lomax Award Recipient); and Jeanne Kauffman, Head of Children's Services.

  
 Upper Merion Municipal Utility Authority sponsored and celebrated its annual Waste Water Appreciation Luncheon on Thursday, December 10.  
  
  
COMMUNITY
Feel The Warmth
Upper Merion Township is a donation site for Feel The Warmth's Children's Coat and/or Holiday Toy Drive again. Boxes are located in the lobby of the Township Building. Thank you for your donation.

Welcome Signs Tweaked
The six  "Welcome to King of Prussia" gateway signs are more colorful, thanks to the KOP-Bid.  The NEW day/night vinyl is perforated, which allows them to appear black in the day but in color at night. Also, new energy-efficient LED lights were installed that enable KOP-BID to change the colors periodically for holidays, themed months, and other events. 

Sensory Friendly Christmas
This concert is designed for the special needs community and for families with young children. Please join us on Saturday, December 19, at 2:00 PM at the Valley Forge Presbyterian Church ((191 Town Center Road, King of Prussia. For tickets call 484-393-2832 or visit ValleyForgeChorale.org.
  
Township Citizens Graduate
Thank you for registering and participating in the Upper Merion Citizens Academy. The Library will end the series on Tuesday, December 15  - Graduation Day!
 
Go U.M.Y.P.W.C!
The Upper Merion Youth Pee Wee Cheerleaders have qualified for the Pop Warner National Cheerleading Championships 2015! Twelve talented cheerleaders placed 1st in their division at the Pop Warner BuxMont League competition in October.  ONLY the 1st and 2nd place teams in the region are invited to perform at ESPN's Wide World of Sports™ Complex, and the Upper Merion Cheerleaders made it!

FARMERS MARKET
Farmers Market LOGO
Market Frost
The Market is open on Saturday December 19. Remember there's a select group of vendors that you can pre-order from that are set up on the lower level of the parking lot behind the Township Building, every other Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. You can pick up your orders and most vendors bring a little extra to tempt you.
 
What's Up?
 Stay in touch by visiting the Market.
 
Stay In The Know
Sign up for the Market e-newsletter.   
LIBRARY
Skype Before Christmas
Learn how to skype from our youth volunteers on Monday, December 21 at 7:00 PM. Register Here. Please feel free to bring your laptop, digital device, or your mobile phone.

Zentangles? What's That? 
On Wednesday, December 16 at 7pm , students in 5th - 12th and adults can learn and try out the Zentangle Method with Ms. Laura.  It's an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.  
 
Saturday Story Time
On Saturday, December 19 at 10:30 AM, don't miss a fun story time with books, songs and rhyming activities for kids ages 2 - 5.  

No More Stress
The Upper Merion Library staff has put together a series of programs that will help you enjoy a stress free December! Take a look at the line-up.  
  
  
PARKS AND RECREATION
Hoop! Hoop! Hor-ray!
*Gerri Vattimo wrote:
A warm and heartfelt thank you to Township residents Rob DeFelice, Lydia and Neil Sardines, and Eric Huhn who volunteered their time to helping the Parks and Recreation Department pull off another  great Holiday Hoopla on December 4! All of you  played an integral part in the set-up of the event. Rob D put the final lighting touches on the tree and Atrium to really brighten up the event!
*Market & Special Events Manager for Upper Merion Township
 
Who Won?
Holiday Lights contest, Cookie Contest, and Gingerbread Contest winners are right here on the UMPR Hoopla event page.  
 
Silver Sneakers
Upper Merion needs your nomination to help bring Silver Sneakers to the NEW Community Center.
  
Camp-Sports Spectacular
Have fun by signing up for Winter Break Camp-Sports Spectacular, a one day program where you will play a variety of sports and games. Where? Gulph Gym. When? Wednesday, December 23 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.  The cost is $50 for a resident and $60 for a non-resident.

  
  
  

 
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SAFETY AND CODES
Breakfast With Santa
Swedesburg Fire Company, December 13, from, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Swedesburg Social Hall. 

SENIOR CENTER
UMSSC Closed
The Center will be closed from December 23 until January 4.  
  
Stay In Touch
Visit our website.
 
Call the UMSSC at 610-265-4715 to register for all programs.
POLICE
Safe Shopping
The UMPD is offering these safe shopping crime prevention tips.
 
Crime Bulletin
Stay informed about what is going on in your area. (Updated through December 14, 2015)
  
ADMINISTRATION
New Board Vacancies
Please review for the latest citizen board openings.  
  
ON THE MOVE
PA Trips By Train
PennDOT is supporting excursion packages to popular events and destinations in Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, New York and points between. Vist www.PATripsbyTrain.com.
  

 

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MEETING SCHEDULE
 
MONDAY
 December 14,
Library Board
Henderson Room
6:45 PM
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Media Communications
 Advisory Board
ACR Room
7:00 PM
 


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TUESDAY
   December 15,
Environmental
Advisory
 Council
Henderson
Room
7:00 PM
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Upper Merion Municipal Utility Authority
Board Room
(Upper Level)
7:00 PM
 

  
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WEDNESDAY
December 16,
Zoning Hearing Board
7:00 PM
 
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THURSDAY
December 17,
  
No Meetings Scheduled
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FRIDAY
December 18  
 
Admin. & Public Works Offices Closed
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