Good Morning, Upper Merion!

Welcome to Monday, and the 50th issue of the Upper Merion Area Spotlight! I’m not sure how big of a feat it is, but coupled with the gracious messages I received from a couple of you yesterday, at a minimum I feel proud to be at 50 issues. I’m also proud of my skillfull trek to and through the KOP mall yesterday, but I’ll save that story for another day. Let’s get to the cool stuff happening in the area. Ciao for now!

Corey | Chief Spotlighter 💡

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In This Issue of the Upper Merion Area Spotlight:

 🧠 Winter Holidays Trivia

☀️ Upper Merion Area Weather

 📅 Upper Merion Area Events

 💡 Panera To Host Fundraiser For Candlebrook Elementary School

 💡 Cook Up Something New: Explore Sur La Table’s Cooking Classes

 💡 Don’t Miss Out: Coed Volleyball Registration Closes January 8!

🏘️ Upper Merion Area Real Estate News and Events

 📝 Resource Hub

 🎄 Ultimate Holiday Event Guide (view only)

🔍Find Local Job Opportunities Through the King Of Prussia District Job Board

WINTER HOLIDAYS TRIVIA

🧠Today’s Question: In the movie Home Alone, where does the McCallister family go on vacation when they leave Kevin behind?

🙋Think you know the answer? Click the button below to submit your response! All correct answers will be entered into today's spin to determine the Daily Winner (8 p.m. deadline). Daily Winners earn a spot on the Winner's Wheel, where they'll have a chance to win the grand prize—a $25 Amazon eGift card!

Yesterdays Question: What red-breasted bird is often associated with Christmas in the UK?

Yesterday’s Answer: European Robin ✅

Grand Prize Winner:  Marion👏

 EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Candlebrook Elem Fundraiser | Panera Bread | 4-8p.m.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 16TH

Activities and Recreation

• Santa Photos at The Court
  📍 The Court at King of Prussia | 🕒 By Appointment

• Santa Photos at The Plaza
  📍 The Plaza at King of Prussia | 🕒 By Appointment

• Group Exercise
  📍 Upper Merion Community Center | 📅 Today’s classes

• Open Gym
  📍 Upper Merion Community Center | 🕒 Today’s Open Gym Times

• Daily Activities

  📍 Upper Merion Senior Center | 🕒 Today’s Activities

• ADULT Climbing and Fitness
  📍 Reach Climbing and Fitness | 📅 View Calendar

• Classroom Instruction
  📍 Kings Shooters Supply | 📅 View Classes

• Range Instruction
  📍 Kings Shooters Supply | 📅 View Classes

• In Store Cooking Classes
  📍 Sur La Table | 📅 View Classes

• Wild Lights
  📍 Elmwood Park Zoo | 🕒 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

• Needle and Thread: Stitch and Chat Sewing Circle

  📍UMT Library | 🕒 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Entertainment and Culture

• Art Exhibitions

  📍Jenkins Arboretum | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

  📍Upper Merion Community Center | Business hours

• Historic Valley Forge Station

  📍Valley Forge National Historic Park | 🕒 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.

• Open House Washington’s Headquarters
  📍Valley Forge National Historical Park | 🕒 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.

• Live Music: Danny Lynch

  📍Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 6:00 p.m.

For the Kids

• Fundraiser: Candlebrook Elementary

  📍 Panera Bread | December 16, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

• KID Climbing and Fitness
  📍 Reach Climbing and Fitness | 📅 View Calendar

• Various Open Gym Activities
  📍 Upper Merion Community Center | 🕒 Today’s Schedule

• Pajama Story Time: Let it Snow

  📍UMT Library | 🕒 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

For the Pet People

• Pet Friendly Establishments
  📍 Upper Merion Area | 📃 View List

• Bark U Festive Photo Contest
  📍 Bark U | 📅 Through December 19th

• Christmas Themed Photos

  📍 Playtime Pet Resort | 📅 Through December 21st

SNEAK PEEK AT TOMORROW

• Hanukkah Family Story Time

  📍UMT Library | 🕒 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

• Karaoke: DJ Gabagool

  📍Peppers | 🕒 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.

Check back tomorrow for the full lineup of events.

LOOKING AHEAD

The Future is Fun: Upcoming Events to Know About

• Native Evergreens

  📍Jenkins Arboretum and Gardens | 📅 December 19th | Discover an array of native evergreens that will enhance the appearance and ecological value of your property.

• Meet Mr. and Mrs. Clause

  📍 Peppers by Amedeo’s | 📅 December 19th and 21st | Grab your camera and come meet Mr. and Mrs. Clause for a Happy Hour OR a lunch

• Eagle Shows

  📍 Oaks Expo | 📅 December 20-22 | Eagle Shows are a one-of-a-kind event that turns your local event hall into a gun show that draws attendees and vendors from across the region to a single location for a weekend of family fun.

• Nightly Hanukkah Candle Lighting

  📍Miles Park | 📅 December 25 - January 1 | 🕎 Come join Congregation Or Ami as we celebrate Hanukkah and "Light Up Lafayette Hill" at Miles Park

• Kiddies New Year’s Eve Party

  📍Southern Cross Kitchen | 📅 December 31st | Annual New Year’s Eve party for kids: games, prizes, ball drop, and more.

• Greater Philadelphia Spring Home Show

  📍Valley Forge Casino Resort | 📅 January 3-5 | 🏠 Be prepared to be to inspired, motivated and excited for your upcoming home improvement

👇Don’t see your event listed? Click here to add your event(s). 👇

Panera To Host Fundraiser for Candlebrook Elementary School

Cook Up Something New: Explore Sur La Table’s Cooking Classes

Don’t Miss Out: Coed Volleyball Registration Closes January 8!

MARKET ACTIVITY REPORT FOR KING OF PRUSSIA (last 30 days)

HOW DID WE DO?