In this issue of the Upper Merion Area Spotlight:

 🧠 Local Trivia

☀️ Upper Merion Area Weather

 📅 Upper Merion Area Events and Entertainment

 🎸Live Music Locations

 🤝 Yard/Moving/Estate Sales

 🧑‍🎓 Student Spotlight

 🏫 Upper Merion Area School District News and Events

 🐕‍🦺 Pet People

 🧑‍🌾 Community Invited to Chapel's Groundbreaking Event at Valley Forge

 💁 Grants Available for Nonprofits Addressing Crisis Needs in Upper Merion

🚇 SEPTA Avoids Major Fare Increase with $153M Cash Infusion

🏘️ Upper Merion Area Real Estate News and Events

 📝 Municipal Memos

🏙️ Municipal Directories

LOCAL TRIVIA

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This week’s grand prize winner: MARION W. 👏

🎄THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY EVENT GUIDE 🎄

It’s finally here. Get ready to celebrate the season with this curated list of festive events happening in the Upper Merion Area! From tree lightings to holiday markets and everything in between, this guide will be your go-to resource for spreading cheer locally. Click on the green times for more event info. We’ll continue to add events as they become public!

EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT  

 Sunday, November 24

• Santa photos @ The PLAZA (book here) 🎅

• Wild Lights @Elmwood Park Zoo (5-9 p.m.) 🦒

• In store cooking classes @ Sur la table in the KOP Mall (Check out classes)

• Santa photos @ The COURT (book here) 🎅

• Kid classes available @ Reach (Check out classes) 🧗

• Concealed carry permit class (day 2) @ Kings Shooters

• Live Music 🎸

  • Flamin’ Caucasians @ Peppers (5 p.m.) 🌶️

  • Grateful Sunday with Deal @ The Ribhouse (4-8:00 p.m.) 🐷

  • Tommy’s Open Mic @ The Ribhouse (9-11:00 p.m.) 🐷

 Monday, November 25

• Skill and Drills @ Kings Shooters (7-9 p.m.)

• 50 cent wings all day and night @ Screwballs ⚾

• “Clean the Attic” Bingo @ The Ribhouse (5-8 p.m.)

• Santa photos @ The PLAZA (book here) 🎅

• Santa photos @ The COURT (book here) 🎅

• Wild Lights @Elmwood Park Zoo (5-9 p.m.) 🦒

• In store cooking classes @ Sur la table in the KOP Mall (Check out classes)

• Kid classes available @ Reach (Check out classes) 🧗

• Sign Language Fun @ The UMT Library (5-5:45 p.m.) 📚

• Knit Night @ The UMT Library (6-8 p.m.) 📚

• Occupation Exploration @ The UMT Library (6:30-7:30 p.m.) 📚

 Tuesday, November 26

• Karaoke with DJ Gabagool @ Peppers (7-11 p.m.) 🌶️

• Trivia with Mark Shepperd @ Screwballs (7 p.m.) ⚾

• Music Bingo @ Taphouse 23 (7-9 p.m.)

• Dawson’s Creek Trivia @ Workhorse (6:30 p.m.) 🐎

• Santa photos @ The PLAZA (book here) 🎅

• Santa photos @ The COURT (book here) 🎅

• Wild Lights @Elmwood Park Zoo (5-9 p.m.) 🦒

• In store cooking classes @ Sur la table in the KOP Mall (Check out classes)

• Kid classes available @ Reach (Check out classes) 🧗

• Thanksgiving Storytime @ UMT Library (10:30-11:00 p.m.) 📚

  • (11:15-11:45 p.m.)

• ESL class @ UMT Library (12-1 p.m.) 📚

• English Conversation Circle (6:30-7:30 p.m.) 📚

FUTURE EVENTS

 Tuesday, December 3

• First Aid and CPR Training @ Washington Memorial Chapel (6:30-9:30 p.m.)

  • Email [email protected] for more info.

 Friday, December 6

• Christmas Comedy by ETC Theater - MDP Providence Hall - info and tix.

 Saturday, December 7

• The Nutcracker Remixed - Upper Merion Middle School (2:30 and 5:00 p.m. showtimes) 

• Christmas Comedy by ETC Theater - MDP Providence Hall - info and tix.

 Sunday, December 8

• Meat Bingo, Benefiting Honor Flight Philadelphia Firehouse- Swedesburg Volunteer Fire, December 8th (12-4 p.m.)

• Christmas Comedy by ETC Theater - MDP Providence Hall - info and tix.

 YARD/MOVING/ESTATE SALES

• ESTATE SALE

  • November 24th | Ambler, PA (10-3 p.m.)

• YARD SALE

  • November 24 | West Norriton (8-12:00 p.m.)

  • November 24 | Phoenixville (10-3 p.m.)

• MOVING SALE

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UPPER MERION AREA

HIGH SCHOOL

 Winter Varsity Sports

• Boys Basketball - Full Schedule

• Girls Basketball - Full Schedule

• Boys Wrestling - Full Schedule

• Girls Wrestling - Full Schedule

• Boys Indoor Track - Full Schedule

• Girls Indoor Track - Full Schedule

• Boys Swimming - Full Schedule

• Girls Swimming - Full Schedule

• Bocce - Full Schedule

• Competitive Spirit - 12/14/24 @ Haverford High School (time TBD)

• Junior Varsity/Freshman Athletics - Full Schedule

UPPER MERION AREA

MIDDLE SCHOOL

• Winter schedule - B/G Basketball and Wrestling

• Fan and Spirit Store

SCHOOL BOARD

 November 18

• Curriculum/Technology/Student Services Committee

  • Agenda Items: Mid Year updates on Federal Grants, SAIL transition program, comments from the board and the public.

  • DID YOU MISS IT?? Watch it HERE

 December 2

• Reorganization Meeting (6:30 p.m.)

• Regular Public Business Meeting (7 p.m.)

  • Agenda (FIRST DRAFT) 👇

    Regular Public Business Meeting - FIRST DRAFT-12-02-2024 (1).pdf23.29 KB • PDF File Download

Resources:

• SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

• DISTRICT WEBSITE

• FULL DISTRICT CALENDAR

• ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES CALENDAR

• FULL SB MEETING CALENDAR

• AGENDA AND MEETING MINUTES

• VIKING CHANNEL SCHEDULE

• MCIU PRE-K PROGRAM INFO

Everything for Pets and the People Who

Love Them

Local Pet Events:

• Pet photos with Santa @ The Court | December 1st - 6:30-7:30 p.m.

• Adoption event @ Pet Smart in KOP | November 23rd - 11:00-2:00 p.m.

• Dog nights @ Elmwood Park Zoo | November 24th - 5:00-9:00 pm.

  • Make sure to register your dog(s) prior to your first visit.

• Providence Animal Center Pet Adoption @ KOP Mall | December 7 - 12-3 p.m.

Pet Friendly Establishments:

• Puddlers Kitchen and Tap

• Frosty Falls

• True Food (patio)

• Bald Birds Brewery

• City Works (patio)

• Davios (patio)

• Workhorse (patio)

• Who are we missing? Tell us here

Community Invited to Chapel's Groundbreaking Event at Valley Forge

The Washington Memorial Chapel will hold a Groundbreaking Ceremony for its Martha Washington Columbarium Garden on November 24 after the 10 AM Mass. The public event includes a processional, reception, and a special cemetery discount during construction.

Grants Available for Nonprofits Addressing Crisis Needs in Upper Merion

The Upper Merion Foundation is offering mini-grants of $250 to $5,000 to support nonprofits aiding Upper Merion Township residents in crisis. Proposals, due by December 4, 2024, must detail the project, expected outcomes, and budget, and should be emailed to [email protected]. Funds will be distributed by early 2025.

SEPTA Avoids Major Fare Increase with

$153M Cash Infusion

Governor Josh Shapiro redirected $153 million in federal highway funds to SEPTA, averting a major fare hike set for January 1 and postponing service cuts. The funds provide temporary relief through June 2024, but long-term funding for the struggling transit agency remains unresolved amid political gridlock.

COMING SOON

• 415 Arden Road, Conshohocken - 625K

• 319 Church Street, Conshohocken - $539,900

NEWLY LISTED

• 55 Continental Way, Bridgeport - $584,304

• 120 3rd Street, Bridgeport - $289,900

• 911 Laurens Aly, King of Prussia - 725K

• 279 Lawndale, King of Prussia - 400K

• 55 Continental Way, Bridgeport - $584,304

• 351 W. Signal Road, King of Prussia - $474, 900

• 575 S. Goddard Blvd Unit 305, King of Prussia - 615K

• 150 Josephine Ave, Conshohocken - 550K

RECENTLY LISTED

• 628 Coates Lane, King of Prussia - 420K

• 6 Depot Street, Bridgeport - 515K

• 534 Prospect St., Bridgeport - 470K

• 143 Cinnamon Hill Road, King of Prussia - 460K

• 1086 Longview Road, King of Prussia - $772K

• 410 Bluebuff Road, King of Prussia - 419K

• 468 Stacey Drive, King of Prussia - $524,500

• 401 Brandywine Lane, King of Prussia - 359K

OPEN HOUSES

• SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23

  • 11-1 p.m. | 116 Pinecrest Lane, King of Prussia - $419K

  • 11-1 p.m. | 215 Independence Road, King of Prussia - $589,999

  • 12-2 p.m. | 150 Josephine Ave, Conshohocken - 550K

  • 12-3 p.m. | 211 Church St., Conshohocken - $899,900

  • 11-2 p.m. | 55 Continental Way, Bridgeport - $584,304

  • 12-2 p.m. | 279 Lawndale, King of Prussia - 400K

  • 12-2 p.m. | 911 Laurens Aly, King of Prussia - 725K

  • 11-2 p.m. | 47 Continental Way, Bridgeport - $539,422

• SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24

  • 12-2 p.m. | 468 Stacey Drive, King of Prussia - $524,500

  • 2-4 p.m. | 1086 Longview Road, King of Prussia - $772K

  • 12-3 p.m. | 211 Church St., Conshohocken - $899,900

  • 1-4 p.m. | 575 S. Goddard Blvd Unit 305, King of Prussia - 615K

  • 11-2 p.m. | 401 Brandywine Lane, King of Prussia - 359K

  • 12-3 p.m. | 55 Continental Way, Bridgeport - $584,304

  • 1-3 p.m. | 279 Lawndale, King of Prussia - 400K

  • 1-3 p.m. | 911 Laurens Aly, King of Prussia - 725K

  • 12-2 p.m. | 268 Larkspur Lane, King of Prussia - 540K

  • 1-3 p.m. | 632 School Line Drive, King of Prussia - 849K

  • 12-2 p.m. | 120 3rd Street, Bridgeport - $289,900

  • 12-2 p.m. | 371 Prospect Ave, Bridgeport - 525K

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UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP

Memos from the Township:

• Montgomery County burn ban information HERE.

• Upper Merion Foundation mini grant information HERE.

• The township is now taking applications for the Hometown Heroes program. Information and an application can be found HERE.

• Letters to SANTA - starts November 19th - get info.

• 2024 HOLIDAY LIGHTS registration through December 15th - register

This Week:

• Tuesday, November 19

  • Sanitary and Stormwater Authority meeting (6:30)

  • Historical Commission meeting (7 p.m.)

  • Farmer’s Market Advisory Board meeting (7 p.m.)

  • Community Center Complex Advisory Board meeting (7:30 p.m.)

• Wednesday, November 20

  • Zoning Hearing Board meeting (7:00 p.m.) 

  • Shade tree and beautification commission meeting (7:30 p.m.) 

• Thursday, November 21

  • Comprehensive Plan Open House (6-9 p.m.)

• Saturday, November 23

  • UMGA-TV

    • Stream HERE

    • Check programming HERE

• Sunday, November 24

  • UMGA-TV

    • Stream HERE

    • Check programming HERE

Meeting Replays:

• November 14 - Board of Supervisors Meeting

Resources:

• Fall Leaf Collection Info

• Fall Leaf Collection Schedule

• Agenda and Meeting Minutes

• Township Podcasts

• UMGA-TV

  • November Schedule

  • Livestream Feed

    • BOS business meetings broadcasted here.

    • Replays

      • Following Day @ 11 a.m.

      • Following Saturday AND Sunday @10 a.m.

      • Following Tuesday @ 7 p.m.

      • Following Wednesday @ 11 a.m.

Upper Merion Township Directory

• Administration Building

• Police/Public Safety

• Upper Merion Area School District

• Upper Merion Twp Library

• Upper Merion Community Center

• Upper Merion Senior Service Center

• Swedeland Fire Company

• Swedesburg Vol Fire Company

• KOP Vol Fire Company

• Hometown Heroes Banner Application

BRIDGEPORT BOROUGH

Memos from the Township

• Mondays and Fridays: Fall Leaf Collection

This week:

• Tuesday, November 26

  • Council Meeting (7:30-8:30 p.m.)

Resources:

• Resolutions, Agendas, Meeting Minutes

Bridgeport Borough Directory:

• Administration

• Building, Zoning, Codes

• Good Will Fire Company

• Parks and Recreation

• Police Department

• Public Works

• Sewer Department

BOROUGH OF WEST CONSHOHOCKEN

Memos from the Township:

• 30 day burn ban in effect - Details

This Week:

• Saturday, November 30

  • Borough Tree Lighting (5:30-6:00 p.m.)

Resources:

• Agendas and Meeting Minutes

West Conshohocken Borough Directory:

• Boro Hall

• Code Enforcement

• Police Department

• Fire Marshal

• George Clay Fire Company

• Narberth Ambulance

• Open Records

• Parks and Recreation

• Public Works

HOW DID WE DO?