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TOWNSHIP NEWS
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Welcome to our new Officers!
Please join us in welcoming two new officers to the community!
Officer Samantha Sanchez and Officer Troy Nicholson were sworn in to the Upper Merion Police Department on July 20, 2017. They will begin their careers on
Monday, July 24.
Publication provided by the Public Information Office
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| COMMUNITY |
Yoga Happy Hour
Tuesdays in June and July
5:00PM to 6:00PM
KOP Town Center Pavilion
Perfect for all levels of practice, Yoga Happy Hour features an hour of instruction by KOP-based Stillpoint Yoga Studios. Yoga is immediately followed by a fun happy hour featuring freebies and specials from Town Center restaurants.
Learn more. Produced by King of Prussia District.
Summer Carillon Concert Series
Wednesday, July 26 | 7:30PM 
Washington Memorial Chapel
Route 23 in Valley Forge Park
Thomas Le, Carillonneur from California will perform. These free hour-long concerts are held every Wednesday in July and August at 7:30PM, rain or shine. More info: 610-783-0120, 610-265-5211
Upper Merion's Inaugural Fun in the Sun
Saturday, July 29 | 2:00PM
Heuser Park
Enjoy a day of community celebration at the inaugural Fun in the Sun! We'll have a beer garden, food, pony rides, face-painting, sports games, and so much more. A concert featuring The Dirty Dozen All-Star Band will take place beginning at 6:30PM. Event tickets are available now - only $5 per person or $15 per carload. Learn more and purchase your tickets today!
Around the World in One Evening
Tuesday, August 1 | 6:00PM to 8:30PM
Join the Upper Merion Township Library as we celebrate diversity!
Wear traditional ethnic clothes, e
xhibit art and culture, b
ring sample foods, or t
each a few words in your language. The possibilities are endless and b
est table wins a prize! To reserve your table today,
contact Sangeetha at 610-265-4805 or email
ssrini@mclinc.org.
KPVFC 9/11 Memorial 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk
Saturday, September 9
Join the King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company and the Upper Merion Community for the 6th Annual KPVFC 9/11 Memorial Run.
$30 Adult pre-reg. through September 5
$35 Day-Of Registration
12 and under - FREE
Proceeds help build and maintain the memorial, and a portion will be donated to Team Brando.
More info.
16th Annual Senior Fall Fling!
Thursday, September 28 | 10:00AM to 2:00PM
1st Level of the Pavilion, KOP Mall
Join us for Hidden Treasures: Celebrating the talents of Upper Merion Seniors! All senior residents in the UMASD are invited to attend this fabulous event. Enjoy musical entertainment and a wonderful buffet luncheon. Register by September 15
online or by filling out a registration form at the township building or Senior Service Center.
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ENVIRONMENT
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Adult Mosquito Spraying
The Montgomery County Health Department, with consultation from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, will be spraying to control the adult mosquito population in selected areas of Upper Merion on Tuesday, July 25 from approximately 8:30PM to 11:00PM. The spraying will be conducted in areas where sampling by the MCHD and PADEP has show mosquitoes that carry the West Nile Virus.
Learn more about the process, as well as tips to help eliminate mosquito breeding areas on your property.
View a map of the spray area.
Rain Barrel Giveaway
Join the Upper Merion Environmental Advisory Council at one of the above Farmers Market Dates. Residents who attend can enter a drawing to receive a free rain barrel to install at their home (limit 1 per household).
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COMMUNITY CENTER
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431 West Valley Forge Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Community Center Job Openings
The UMCC has lots of job opportunities available. Click here to view them and submit an application today.
Learn more about the Upper Merion Community Center
here.
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PARKS AND RECREATION
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Upper Merion
Community Center
431 W. Valley Forge Rd
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Kitchen Wizards Camp
The week of August 14 | 10:00AM to 12:00PM
The theme this week is Cooking Around the World, for ages 10-14. This camp will feature food from a different place in the world each day.
Learn more and register today!
International Sports Camp
The week of July 31
Each day will have a fun balance of instruction and play from games around the world, all instruction provided by qualified international sports coaches.
Learn more and register today.
Potteryworks Camp
The week of July 31
This camp will focus on hand-building, and explore the endless possibilities of making functional cups and plates.
Learn more and register today.
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| LIBRARY |
Come out to Petrucci's for some delicious ice cream treats and support the UM Township Library. 20% of all sales at Petrucci's that night will be donated to the library to support our great programs/services for children in the community. Stop by the library table to purchase a $1 raffle ticket for chances to win great prizes such as book/movie bundles and a Petrucci Family Ice Cream pack for five. See you there!
DIY Tile Flooring
Thursday, July 27 | 7:00PM
Freedom Hall
Come learn great DIY tips for installing tile flooring from professionals from Home Depot.
Register for your spot today.
For more information about the Library's
upcoming
events, please click
here.
Click
here to sign up for email updates.
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| FARMER'S MARKET |
175 West Valley Forge Road
Saturdays |
9:00AM to 1:00PM
Rain or Shine
Mid-summer temps have arrived, but we can help you beat the heat!
Stop by early, before the hottest part of the afternoon. Grab breakfast or lunch at the Market. Keep cool with Nitro Cold Brew coffee or a Spring Creek milkshake!
Too hot to cook? Pick up everything you need for a perfect summer salad! Get some burgers or chicken to throw on the barbecue. Grilled fresh corn and planks of zucchini made great sides.
It's all here at the Market, along with live music and many more of your favorite vendors.
See you Saturday!
Check out the Farmer's Market Facebook page and website for a complete list of vendors and other details, or s
ign up to receive our
e-newsletter
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| 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN |
Stay Connected
Visit the 2040 Comprehensive Plan page of the township website. This page will be updated with upcoming events and outreach opportunities, as well as data, analyses, and information.
Follow along with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan on Facebook.
Contact
Kyle Brown, Associate Planner
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| MONTGOMERY COUNTY |
Don't let a tick make you sick! Learn how to protect yourself against tick bites in this
helpful flyer.
Montgomery County is once again offering low-cost rabies clinics in 2017. View the
flyer for more information.
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| ROADWAY RESTRICTIONS |
Church Road Bridge
There have been questions regarding pavement depressions on the bridge on Church Road near Yerkes Road. We have received confirmation from our Structural Engineers that the depressions are due to pavement settlement, not structural deterioration.
Matsonford Road Closure
Matsonford between Montgomery Ave & Old Gulph
Monday, July 10 through mid-October
Work Hours: 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Matsonford road will be closed for bridge repair. Motorists will be detoured over Route 320 and Old Gulph Road. Allow extra time for traveling.
Bridge Construction
The ramp from Rte 23 to EB U.S. 422 will be closed and detoured beginning
Monday, July 10 through late fall.
Water Main Replacement
Multiple streets in Upper Merion. Click
here
for list.
Monday, March 13 through Monday, July 31
Work Hours: 7:00AM to 4:00PM
Access will be provided for emergency, mail, and trash services.
Moore Rd between First Ave & Old Valley Forge
Rogers Rd between Moore Rd & end of cul-de-sac
Monday, April 3 through summer 2017
Work Hours: 7:00AM to 4:00PM
Access will be provided for emergency, mail, and
trash services.
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| POLICE |
Click
here
for the
most current
crime bulletin.
Pedestrian Safety Tips
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FIRE AND RESCUE
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 Have No Fear - Volunteer!
The Upper Merion Township Fire and Rescue Services is seeking volunteers. Interested? Contact William Daywalt, Deputy Fire Marshal, at 610-205-8554 or click here for more information.
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SENIOR SERVICE CENTER
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Located at the Upper Merion Community Center
431 W. Valley Forge Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Celebrating 20 Ye
ars!
It's hard to believe it has been 20 years since the Upper Merion Senior Service Center was first formed! We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you. Please share your memories and photos of time spent at the senior center. Bring them with you to the office. Additional details to come.
Memory Cafe
Thursday, July 27 | 12:30PM to 1:30PM
Join us for caregiver support group discussions. No cost or obligation, and many attendees develop friendships that result in support outside of the Memory Cafe setting. Presented by Emily Bova, Certified Dementia Practitioner from Arden Courts at KOP.
Septa Pass ID Event
Thursday, July 27 :11:30AM to 1:00PM
Representatives from Senator Daylin Leach's office will be at the UMSSC to take applications for SEPTA rail passes for seniors 65 years and older. They will complete the application, take your photo, and submit them to SEPTA. You must provide photo ID and proof of age.
Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program
Checks ($20.00/person or $40.00/couple) are available to eligible seniors, age 60+ years and living on limited household income. Checks can be redeemed at participating farmers markets (list will be provided) for fresh, locally grown produce. Available at the UMSSC office Monday through Thursday between 10:00AM and 2:00PM. Photo ID required.
Join and Enjoy the Benefits!
Members enjoy a multi-use environment for physical, educational, and recreational activities. For more information about the Center or to join, click
here
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