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Issue #040
It's Friday, I'm in love... 🎵
🎵 "It's Friday, I'm in love…" 🎵
Good Morning, Upper Merion! ☀️
We made it to Friday! Whether you're diving into the weekend or savoring the last weekday grind, I’ve got all the local highlights to get you there with a smile. Let’s wrap up the week on a high note—because Fridays are for good vibes, great news, and maybe a little fun.
Let’s dive in!
Corey | Chief Spotlighter
P.S. Got some local news or events we should know about? Click the button below and let us know—it’s your newsletter, after all! 😊
In this issue of the Upper Merion Area Spotlight:
🧠 Winter Holidays Trivia
☀️ Upper Merion Area Weather
📅 Upper Merion Area Events and Entertainment
🏫 Upper Merion Area School District News and Events
🐕🦺 Pet People
📰 Bake It Til You Make It
📰 Public Service Announcement From KOP Volunteer Fire Company
📰 What to expect at the Holiday Village
🏘️ Upper Merion Area Real Estate News and Events
📝 Municipal Memos
🏙️ Municipal Directories
WINTER HOLIDAYS TRIVIA
🧠Today’s Question: What is the first principle of Kwanzaa?
A) Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)
B) Umoja (Unity)
C) Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)
D) Nia (Purpose)
🙋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!
Yesterday’s Trivia
Question: How many nights is Hanukkah celebrated?
Answer: 8 ✅
Daily Winner: JOHN G. 👏
🎄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 continue to add events as they become public, so make sure to check back!
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💡EVENT SPOTLIGHT💡
Christmas Comedy by ETC Theater - MDP Providence Hall - info and tix.
EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Friday, December 6th
Christmas Comedy by ETC Theater - MDP Providence Hall - info and tix.
Wild Lights @ Elmwood Park Zoo (5-9 p.m.) 🦒
Santa photos @ The COURT (book here) 🎅
Santa photos @ The PLAZA (book here) 🎅
Holiday Entertainment @ KOP Mall (3-5 p.m.) 🎺
In store cooking classes @ Sur la table in the KOP Mall (Check out classes)
Range instruction options @ Kings Shooters (browse classes)
Upper Merion Community Center
Upper Merion Senior Service Center (activities calendar)
December Grab and Go | CPR for babies @ UMT Library (more info) 📚
Winter Blast Dog Shows @ Oaks Expo (8-5 p.m.) ❄️
Aerial Gymnastics Aerial Cup @ Oaks Expo (8-9 p.m.) 🤸♂️
LIVE MUSIC 🎸
The Ken Battista Band @ Peppers (8:30-11:30 p.m.) 🌶️
Colin York @ Taphouse 23 (7-10 p.m.)
Brian Quinn @ Screwballs (5 p.m.) ⚾
The Juliano Brothers @ Screwballs (8:30-11:30 p.m.) ⚾
Happy Hour with Hal Aaron @ The Ribhouse (5-8 p.m.) 🐷
The Rift @ The Ribhouse (9-1 a.m.) 🐷
Saturday, December 7th
Christmas Comedy by ETC Theater - MDP Providence Hall - info and tix.
The Nutcracker Remixed - Upper Merion Middle School (2:30 and 5:00 p.m. showtimes)
Holiday Village @ Upper Merion Township Building (12-3)
Santa photos @ The COURT (book here) 🎅
Santa photos @ The PLAZA (book here) 🎅
Range instruction options @ Kings Shooters (browse classes)
5 State Licensing @ Kings Shooters (8-5 p.m.)
Providence Animal Center Pet Adoption @ KOP Mall (12-3 p.m.)
Elmwood Park Zoo (multiple activities) 🦒
Upper Merion Community Center
Climbing classes for kids @ Reach (search classes) 🧗
Beer Release @ Workhorse (Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Analog) 🐎
Winter Blast Dog Shows @ Oaks Expo (8-5 p.m.) ❄️
Aerial Gymnastics Aerial Cup @ Oaks Expo (8-9 p.m.) 🤸♂️
Oaks Christmas Market @ Oaks Expo (9-6:00 p.m.) 🎄
Live Music 🎸
Fuse Box @ Peppers (8:30-11:30 p.m.) 🌶️
Jake Rizzo @ Taphouse 23 (7-10:00 p.m.)
Christmas Rock and Roll Extravaganza (for all ages) @ Workhorse (6-10 p.m.) 🐎
Jerremiah James with Augustus Scott and The Revival @ Screwballs (9:00 p.m.) ⚾
Mojo Hotel @ The Ribhouse (9-1 p.m.) 🐷
Sunday, December 8th
Santa photos @ The COURT (book here) 🎅
Santa photos @ The PLAZA (book here) 🎅
Elmwood Park Zoo (multiple activities) 🦒
Upper Merion Community Center
Climbing classes for kids @ Reach (search classes) 🧗
Winter Blast Dog Shows @ Oaks Expo (8-5 p.m.) ❄️
Aerial Gymnastics Aerial Cup @ Oaks Expo (8-9 p.m.) 🤸♂️
Oaks Christmas Market @ Oaks Expo (9-6:00 p.m.) 🎄
Live Music 🎸
Blonde….James Blonde @ Peppers (5-8 p.m.) 🌶️
Patchwork @ Screwballs (5 p.m.) ⚾
Another Grateful Summer with Bloom and Decay @ The Ribhouse (4-8)🐷
Tommy’s Open Mic @ The Ribhouse (9-11:00 p.m.) 🐷
Bonus for Bargain Hunters
Christmas Sale | Saturday, December 7 (10-1:00 p.m.) | Gladwyne
Moving Sale | Saturday, December 7 (9:30-2:00 p.m.) | Roxborough
Everything must go Sale | Saturday, December 7 (10-4:00 p.m. | Flourtown
A LOOK AHEAD
Sunday, December 8
Meat Bingo, Benefiting Honor Flight Philadelphia Firehouse- Swedesburg Volunteer Fire, December 8th (12-4 p.m.) .
Friday, December 13
Winter Wonderland @ NorView Farm (6-9 p.m.)
Patriots St. Lucia Fest @ Old Swedes Church (7 p.m.)
Saturday, December 14
March In to Valley Forge (6-8 p.m.)
Family friendly programming to commemorate 247th anniversary of the arrival of the Continental Army.
Wednesday, December 25 - Wednesday, January 1
Nightly Hanukkah Candle Lighting hosted by Congregation Or Ami AT MILES PARK (5:30-6:30 p.m.)
Fri-Sun, January 3-5
Greater Philadelphia Spring Home Show @ Valley Forge Casino Resort | Tickets are free when you REGISTER online prior to event.
👇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
December 3 | Away vs. Landsdale Catholic | 7 p.m. L 71-43
December 5 | Home vs. Strath Haven | 6:45 p.m.
December 6 | Away vs. Hatboro Horsham | 7 p.m.
Girls Basketball - Full Schedule
December 3 | Home vs. Sacred Heart Academy | 4 p.m. L 40-29
December 5 | Away vs. Strath Haven | 7 p.m.
Boys Wrestling - Full Schedule
December 4 | Home vs. Plymouth Whitemarsh | 6:45 p.m.
December 6 | Away @ Solanco (Mule Classic) | 3:30 p.m.
December 7 | Away @ Solanco (Mule Classic) | 9:00 a.m.
Girls Wrestling - Full Schedule
December 4 | Home vs. Plymouth Whitemarsh | 6:45 p.m.
December 5 | Away @ Boyertown (Jamboree scrimmage) | 4:00 p.m.
December 7 | Away @ Pottstown (Pottstown Invitational) | 9:00 a.m.
Boys Indoor Track - Full Schedule
December 8 | Away @ Ursinus College | 9 a.m.
Girls Indoor Track - Full Schedule
December 8 | Away @ Ursinus College | 9 a.m.
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
December 2
Reorganization Meeting (6:30 p.m.)
Regular Public Business Meeting (watch replay)
Past Meetings:
11/18 Curriculum/Technology/Student Services Committee | REPLAY
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.)
Brandywine Valley SPCA Pet Adoption Event @ KOP Mall | December 8 - Lower level of Macy’s Court (12-3:00 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
Bake It Till You Make It
🍫 Brought to you by Tina 🍫
Make delicious fudge with just 4 ingredients! Melt a bag of semi-sweet chocolate morsels (12 oz) in a double boiler, then stir in a can of sweetened condensed milk (14 oz), a teaspoon of vanilla, and a dash of salt. Pour the mixture into a 9x9 pan lined with wax paper and refrigerate for 12 hours. Once set, cut into pieces and enjoy!
Perfect for sharing 🎁 or as a sweet treat for yourself 😋. Thanks, Tina, for this simple and tasty recipe!
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE KOP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT.
🚒 A Public Service Announcement from the King of Prussia Fire Department 🚒
Your safety is their top priority! The King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Department is here to keep our community informed and prepared. Be sure to check out their latest updates, forms, and resources to help you stay fire-safe this season. Together, we can make King of Prussia a safer place for everyone!
What To Expect At The Holiday Village
Annual Holiday Village Set for December 7 in Upper Merion
Celebrate the season at Upper Merion's annual Holiday Village on Saturday, December 7, from noon to 3:00 PM, located behind the Upper Merion Township building. This free, family-friendly event is a perfect way to kick off the holidays with something for everyone.
Visitors can browse through a variety of crafters and holiday vendors, making it an excellent opportunity for unique gift shopping. A festive gingerbread house display and contest will add to the holiday cheer, while live performances and a caricaturist promise entertainment for all ages. Guests can warm up with s’mores by a fire and enjoy delicious offerings from local food vendors and a beer garden.
The event will also feature a special visitor known for their love of cookies, delighting the young and young-at-heart. With its mix of shopping, activities, and festive fun, the Holiday Village is a celebration not to be missed!
NEW CONSTRUCTION
River Trail @ Valley Forge, King of Prussia (Shannon Plan) - $781,990
River Trail @ Valley Forge, King of Prussia (Harper Grand Plan) - $751, 990
Overlook @ Town Center Community, King of Prussia - $709, 995
Stonebrook @ Upper Merion, King of Prussia - 667K - 700K
COMING SOON
None Listed
NEWLY LISTED (0-6 days listed)
RECENTLY LISTED (7-14 days listed)
575 S Goddard Blvd Unit 510, King of Prussia - $484,900
804 Laurens Aly, King of Prussia - $709,995
55 Continental Way, Bridgeport - $584,304
415 Arden Road, Conshohocken - 625K
911 Laurens Aly, King of Prussia - 725K
279 Lawndale, King of Prussia - 400K
351 W. Signal Road, King of Prussia - $474, 900
150 Josephine Ave, Conshohocken - 550K
OPEN HOUSES
December 6
11-1 p.m. | 56 Continental Way, Bridgeport - $529,905
December 7
1-3 p.m. | 446 Depot Street, Bridgeport - 410K
12-2 p.m. | 575 S Goddard Blvd Unit 510, King of Prussia - $484,900
12-2 p.m. | 1086 Longview Road, King of Prussia - 772K
1-3 p.m. | 564 B St, King of Prussia - 510K
11-2 p.m. | 401 Brandywine Ln, King of Prussia - 359K
11-3:30 p.m. | 56 Continental Way, Bridgeport - $529,905
12-2 p.m. | 150 Josephine Ave, Conshohocken - 550K
12-3 p.m. | 575 S Goddard Blvd Unit 404, King of Prussia - 590K
December 8
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:
No Meetings Scheduled
Next Week:
Meeting Replays:
November 14 - Board of Supervisors Meeting
Job Opportunities:
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
$camJam Event | December 12 (10-11:30 a.m.)
This week:
Tuesday, December 10th
Council Meeting (7:30-8:30 p.m.)
Thursday, December 12th
Public Safety Committee (7 p.m.)
Resources:
Bridgeport Borough Directory:
BOROUGH OF WEST CONSHOHOCKEN
Memos from the Township:
30 day burn ban in effect - Details
Operation CHRISTMAS KIDS | December 7th
This Week:
Thursday, December 5th
Planning Commission Meeting (7-8 p.m.)
Saturday, December 7th
Senior Luncheon/Children’s Party (12:00 p.m.)
Sunday, December 8th
Breakfast with Santa @ George Clay (8-12:00 p.m.)
Resources:
West Conshohocken Borough Directory:
HOW DID WE DO?
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