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TOWNSHIP CLICKS
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Can You Say, Sa-Weet?
The Upper Merion Community Center is being prepped for a number of activities that will be held there this spring.
The multi-use room (picture below) may one day show some sweet LOVE on the finished courts for the UMPD basketball team that rebounded with a win Saturday, February 6, against John Middleton Company.
(See the scoreboard below at half-time)
Reasons to join the UMCC today!UMPD B-Team - Halftime Score
After a first game defeat, the Upper Merion Police basketball team came out firing on all cylinders at the Norristown PAL Center. UMPD held off their opponent 35 to 27 to even its record at 1-1. Next game is against Macedonia on Saturday, February 13 at 11:00 AM at the NPAL Center. Look for Detective Elbert (Elbie) Lee to share game highlights with the Public Information Office in the police section of this e-newsletter during the season.
Employee Strong For Dorian
Harry Nuskey, Community Response Unit Officer, (left of the flag) read about 8-year-old Dorian Murray having terminal cancer and his one goal, he shared with his dad, of becoming famous. Nuskey, coordinating township employees, joined people from all over the world in helping make Dorian's wish come true. Write a post to Dorian at the social media hashtag in the picture or log onto https://www.facebook.com/PrayingForDorian.
 The bidding closed today. This iconic, 50 year old, statue is sold. Stay tuned next week to see who will take home the 8'6'' rooster; proceeds benefit the Upper Merion Township Foundation. The buyer is responsible for pick-up and removal of the rooster.
Publication provided by the Public Information Office.
Pictures are submitted by the public or taken by a member of the UMGA-TV staff.
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COMMUNITY
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Heart Month
The perfect gift for Valentine's Day is the gift of heart health. February marks American Heart Month, a great time to commit to a healthy lifestyle. Here are some small changes that you and your significant other can do together.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Please give on Monday, February 22, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM in Freedom Hall.
Cold Alert
If you know someone who is struggling in these cold temperatures please contact Montgomery County "MC311" by calling 3-1-1 or 240-777-0311 between 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM weekdays, or through www.MC311.com, available 24/7. Here is a Code Blue, emergency plan.
Is This Normal?
If your child is doing some questionable things, CAST is sponsoring this seminar for parents, students, and the community-at-large, on February 22 in Room C-230 at Upper Merion Middle School at 7:00 PM. To sign up, please email sshelton@umasd.org or call 610-304-5533. (
CAST - Community Alliance for a Safer Tomorrow)
Communities in Motion
This non-profit works to build awareness and support for efficient and sustainable transportation and will host its Designing Healthier Communities event at the Crowne Plaza - King of Prussia Hotel Wednesday, February 17.
ReadyMontco - Sign Up
Help us, help you! The ReadyMontco System will send notifications about severe weather, flooding, gas leaks, and certain police activity. Users can set up any level of notifications on multiple devices and email addresses. Sign up at readymontco.org.
ReadyMontco - A La Carte
Residents can also sign up for ReadyMontco notifications in surrounding counties too. Here are the websites:
Philadelphia - www.phila.gov/ready
KOP Septa Rail Talk
Septa has scheduled the next round of Public Meetings for March 2016. The schedule is listed on the township's FB page.
Love KOP-BID?
The King of Prussia District (KOP-BID) launched its new brand and website -- defining King of Prussia as a place with an 'edge'. Check it out here.
Swedish History Program
Swedes along the Delaware and Schuylkill will be presented on Saturday, February 13, at 2:00 PM in Christ Church (Old Swedes) Hall. Hear how Swedish settlers overcame challenges from the Dutch, the English, and the Penn's in the late 1600s, mid 1800s, and in 1957.
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FARMERS MARKET
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Love On You
Stop by the Farmers Market on Saturday, February 13 and let us show you some love before Valentine's Day. Vendors will help you select the ingredients for a romantic dinner or show you some special treats that your loved one can enjoy.
New Marketer?
Here's how it works. There are fewer vendors during the winter market and some offer pre-ordering. The market is open every other Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on the lower level of the parking lot behind the Township Building. You can pick up your orders, and most vendors bring a little extra to tempt you.
Check It Out
See what vendors are available during the winter market season by signing up for the Market e-newsletter.
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Library Closed
The Library honors Presidents Day on Monday, February 15.
Are You Connected?
Save The Date
Celebrate Black History on Saturday, February 27 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Entertainment, soul food, giveaways, vendors, and much more!
Spring Book Discussion
It starts on March 13. Please click here for a detailed flier.
Special Story Time
Calling 2 - 5 year olds on Saturday, February 20 at 10:30 AM! Have fun while learning through stories, music, and rhymes. Registration preferred.
Lego Block Party!
On Saturday, February 20 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, elementary school kids can stop by the Children's Department to build and create with tons of legos. No registration required.
All of these events take place at the library. Please go to the township website for more information.
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Aqua Alert
The water company will be performing work on Mallard Road, Robin Hill Road, and Raven Road. View letter to the residents.
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PARKS AND RECREATION
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Hands on Science
Professor Bob is back to his old hijinks! Some fun classes, filled with after-school adventures, including chemistry, electricity, magnets, robots, airplanes, and more, at Roberts and Caley Elementary.
SNAP B-ball Buddies
This youth special needs basketball program is looking for volunteer Buddies ages 14 and up. Buddies will be provided with certificates to show volunteer service hours.
Guitar Lessons
Sign-up now for 30-minute private guitar lessons with experienced music instructor Mike Gallagher. Lessons take place bi-weekly on Sunday afternoons. Next session begins February 21.
Trivia Night
Join the Parks and Recreation Department at the KOP Firehouse from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM on February 25. Great Competition, Great Prizes, and Great Food and Drinks! Get your team together now...or become a team with others that evening! Must pre-register!
Fun Starts Now
Sign up for these programs and more.
Job Opportunity
Upper Merion Township is looking for a highly motivated Customer Service Front Desk Supervisor (Full-Time) for the Upper Merion Community Center who will report directly to the Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation.
Sign up to receive email updates about the Upper Merion Community Center!
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SAFETY AND CODES
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Lent Friday Dinners
Dinner will be served every Friday during Lent. From Friday, February 12 through Friday, March 25, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Swedesburg Fire Company's Social Hall on 310 Jefferson St, Bridgeport. Menus are available at the hall with prices included.
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SENIOR CENTER
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B-I-N-G-O
The UMSSC's 7th Big Bingo event will be held on Saturday, March 5. Included will be all sorts of games to play and prizes to be won, especially the Grand Prize of $100.
A Community Thang!
Help plan the 2016 Senior Fall Fling. The next meeting is Tuesday, March 8 at the township building (Henderson Room) from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. The Fling committee meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Call Mary McCree at 610-265-4715 if you are interested.
Don't Be Bored!
There's plenty to do right here.
Stay In Touch
Visit our website for the very latest updates.
Call the UMSSC at 610-265-4715 to register for all programs.
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POLICE
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News Release
Tell It
The UMPD has an Anonymous Tip Line, 484-636-3888
Weekly Crime Bulletins
View the latest here. Updated through February 12, 2016.
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ADMINISTRATION
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New Board Vacancies
A number of citizen boards that could use your insight and experience have openings. Visit here.
BCA Deadline Looms
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E-HISTORY FACT
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 Stewart Fund Hall...
was a prominent building in Upper Merion history. It was erected in 1810 on the NE corner of Rt 202 and Allendale Road. The building was named after William Stewart whose will established the Stewart Fund. The Fund was intended to improve the teaching of poor children at a schoolhouse to be erected on a lot of ground conveyed by William Cleaver. It was free for charitable and religious purposes, but for other uses a nominal charge was required. For approximately 150 years the building served as a school, meeting hall, Sunday school, library, community theater, police state and township building.
(Courtesy of the King of Prussia Historical Society)
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ON THE MOVE
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Lane Restrictions
PECO Energy will reduce Upper Gulph Road to one lane between Hunters Lane and Homestead Road, beginning Wednesday, February 17 for water main installation. Upper Gulph Road will be restricted weekdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM through Wednesday, February 24.
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