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Issue #033
💡How to Help Norristown Fire Victims💡Road Closures Coming to West Conshy💡New Service Offerings at the UMT Library
In this issue of the Upper Merion Area Spotlight:
🧠 Local Trivia
☀️ Upper Merion Area Weather
📅 Upper Merion Area Events and Entertainment
🏫 Upper Merion Area School District News and Events
🐕🦺 Pet People
📰 Ebenezer Foundation Rallies Support for Norristown Fire Victims
📰 Lane Closures Planned for Route 23 Paving in West Conshohocken
📰 Upper Merion Library Expands Services Beyond Books
🏘️ Upper Merion Area Real Estate News and Events
📝 Municipal Memos
🏙️ Municipal Directories
LOCAL TRIVIA
🧠Today’s Question: In what year did the Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, Pennsylvania, officially open?
🙋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 (9 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!
Yesterday’s Answer: ALAN WOOD STEEL COMPANY
Yesterday’s Daily Winner: EVERYONE WHO ATTEMPTED TO ANSWER - SINCE I DIDN’T CHANGE THE GOOGLE FORM👏
🎄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!
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EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Friday, November 29
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)
38th Annual “Not Just” Rock Record and CD Show @ Oaks Expo (12-6 p.m.)
Live Music 🎸
Brian Quinn @ Screwballs (5-7:00 p.m.) ⚾
Whiskey Grinn @ Screwballs (8:30-12:30 a.m.) ⚾
Rusty Snow @ Taphouse 23 (7-10 p.m.)
Happy Hour w/Brian Birsa @ The Ribhouse (5-8 p.m.) 🐷
The Mighty Manatees @ The Ribhouse (9-1:00 a.m.) 🐷
Jukebox Trio @ Peppers (8:30-11:30 p.m.) 🌶️
Local Mall Hours ⏱️
King of Prussia Mall (6-9 p.m.)
Exton Square (9-8 p.m.)
Plymouth Meeting Mall (8-9 p.m.)
Philadelphia Premium Outlets (6- 10 p.m.)
Oxford Valley (6-9 p.m.)
Springfield Mall (8-9 p.m.)
Saturday, November 30th
West Conshy Borough Tree Lighting @ 112 Ford Street (5:30 p.m.)
Free Kids Event - Merry Gift Making @ Lakeshore (11-3:00 p.m.)
Santa photos @ The PLAZA (book here) 🎅
Santa photos @ The COURT (book here) 🎅
Wild Lights @Elmwood Park Zoo (5-9 p.m.) 🦒
Climbing classes for kids @ Reach (search classes)
In store cooking classes @ Sur la table in the KOP Mall (Check out classes)
38th Annual “Not Just” Rock Record and CD Show @ Oaks Expo (10-4 p.m.)
Live Music 🎸
Just Add Water @ Peppers (8:30-11:30 p.m.) 🌶️
Jenny and Dave @ Taphouse 23 (7-10:00 p.m.)
Coverfire @ Screwballs (8:30-12:30 a.m.) ⚾
Monto J @ The Ribhouse (8-1:00 a.m.) 🐷
Sunday, December 1st
Santa photos @ The PLAZA (book here) 🎅
Santa photos @ The COURT (book here) 🎅
Wild Lights @Elmwood Park Zoo (5-9 p.m.) 🦒
Climbing classes for kids @ Reach (search classes)
In store cooking classes @ Sur la table in the KOP Mall (Check out classes)
Range instruction options @ Kings Shooters (browse classes)
Breakfast with Santa @ Swedeland Social Hall (8:30-11:30 p.m.)
Live Music 🎸
AM Radio @ Peppers (5-8:00 p.m.) 🌶️
Tommy’s Open Mic @ The Ribhouse (9-11 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.
👇Don’t see your event listed? Click here to add your event(s). 👇
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
Resources:
Everything for Pets and the People Who
Love Them
Local Pet Events:
Dog nights @ Elmwood Park Zoo | December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (5:00-9:00 p.m.)
Make sure to REGISTER your dog(s) prior to your first visit.
Also includes an invite for a picture with Santa 🎅
Winter Blast Dog Show @ Oaks Expo | December 4-8 (8-5 p.m.)
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
Ebenezer Foundation Rallies Support for Norristown Fire Victims
A fire in Norristown destroyed ten row homes, displacing 40 residents and affecting 11 families. Eighteen individuals are staying in a temporary shelter. Donations are being collected by the Ebenezer Foundation to provide $1,000 per family by the end of the holiday season.
Lane Closures Planned for Route 23 Paving in West Conshohocken
PennDOT will conduct milling and paving on Route 23 in West Conshohocken from December 3-5, causing lane closures with flagging. Drivers should expect delays and plan extra travel time.
Upper Merion Library Expands Services Beyond Books
The Upper Merion Township Library offers a variety of services, including passport acceptance, notary public, test proctoring, printing, scanning, and faxing. Study rooms and digital resources like OverDrive, Hoopla, and Kanopy add even more value for patrons. Visit the library or its website to learn more.
COMING SOON
RECENTLY LISTED
446 Depot Street, King of Prussia - 410K
564 B St, King of Prussia - 510K
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
OPEN HOUSES
Friday, November 29
Saturday, November 30
Sunday, December 1
2-4 p.m. | 1086 Longview Road, King of Prussia - $772K
Didn’t see your house listed? Let us know about it here!
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UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
Memos from the Township:
BCA Grant and Scholarship Program now Open. More info HERE
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:
Monday, November 25
Tuesday, November 26
Wednesday, November 27
Thursday, November 28
Friday, November 29
Saturday, November 30
Sunday, November 31
Meeting Replays:
November 14 - Board of Supervisors Meeting
Resources:
UMGA-TV
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
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.)
You can see the replay HERE
Resources:
Bridgeport Borough Directory:
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:
West Conshohocken Borough Directory:
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