Good Morning, Upper Merion!

Happy FriYay! The weekend is so close, you can almost taste it, just like all the Holiday food my students have been bringing…..each day….which I’ve been eating. 🤦‍♂️

Montgomery County is opening applications for Advisory Board Positions—this is your chance to have a voice in shaping our community.
Looking ahead, plan to Celebrate Chanukah at Light Up Conshy on Dec. 26—it’s a festive event you won’t want to miss!
And sports fans, don’t forget: Varsity action heats up this Friday with wrestling and track. #GoVikes! I can’t forget college football playoffs begin tonight too. This Indiana native is hopeful IU keeps their magical season alive by beating the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.

Ok, quite a line up today and tonight, so let’s get to it!

Ciao for now!

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! 😊

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In This Issue of the Upper Merion Area Spotlight:

🧠 Winter Holidays Trivia

☀️ Upper Merion Area Weather

📅 Upper Merion Area Events

💡 Montgomery County Opens Applications for Advisory Board Positions

💡 Celebrate Chanukah at Light Up Conshy on Dec. 26

💡 Varsity Sports This Friday: Wrestling, Track, and More

🏘️ Upper Merion Area Real Estate Daily Update

📝 Resource Hub

🎄 Ultimate Holiday Event Guide (view only)

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

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WINTER HOLIDAYS TRIVIA

🧠Today’s Question: What animated 1964 TV special features a misfit reindeer and an island of misfit toys?

🙋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!

SUBMIT A RESPONSE

Yesterdays Question: What food is traditionally eaten during Hanukkah and is made from potatoes?

Yesterday’s Answer: Latkes ✅

Daily Winner: Karen G.👏

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EVENT SPOTLIGHT

ONLINE WINTER COOKIE WORKSHIP | SUR LA TABLE | 4:00 P.M.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20TH

Activities and Recreation

Wild Lights
📍 Elmwood Park Zoo | 🕒 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Online Cooking Classes
📍 Sur La Table | 📅 View Available Classes
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 Available Classes

Entertainment and Culture

Conservatory of Music and Dance
📍 KOP Mall - Lower Level Macy’s Court | 🕒 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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.
Happy Hour: Chris Day
📍 The Ribhouse | 🕒 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Live Music: Stone Attic
📍 The Ribhouse | 🕒 9:00 - 1:00 a.m.
Live Music: Kim and Drew
📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 7:30 p.m
Live Music: Brian Quinn
📍 Screwballs | 🕒 5:00 p.m.
Live Music: Christmas Party Old School
📍 Screwballs | 🕒 8:30 p.m.
Live Music: Main Street Band
📍 Peppers by Amedeo’s| 🕒 8:30 - 11:00 p.m.
Live Music: Meshed Up Duo
📍 Taphouse 23 | 🕒 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Live Music: Rebecca Lenox
📍 Southern Cross Kitchen | 🕒 6:30 p.m.

For the Kids

KID Climbing and Fitness
📍 Reach Climbing and Fitness | 📅 View Calendar
Various Open Gym Activities
📍 Upper Merion Community Center | 🕒 Today’s Schedule
Bluey CAMP Experience
📍 King of Prussia Mall | 📅 Check Schedule

For the Pet People

Pet Friendly Establishments
📍 Upper Merion Area | 📃 View List
Christmas Themed Photos
📍 Playtime Pet Resort | 📅 Through December 21st

SNEAK PEEK AT TOMORROW

Saturday Storytime: Polar Bears
📍 UMT Library | 🕒 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Dog Photos with Santa or The Grinch: Hosted by Scenthound
📍 Courtside Square KOP Mall | 🕒 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Pop Up Yoga
📍 Workhorse Brewery | 🕒 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Check back tomorrow for the full lineup of events.

LOOKING AHEAD

The Future is Fun: Upcoming Events to Know About

Meet Mr. and Mrs. Clause
📍 Peppers by Amedeo’s | 📅 December 21st | Grab your camera and come meet Mr. and Mrs. Clause for a Happy Hour OR a lunch
Light up Conshy - Grand Menorah
📍Mary H Wood Park | 📅 December 26 | 🕎 Join together in Unity to Light Up Conshy with the Bright Lights of the Giant Chanukah Menorah!
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