Good Morning, Upper Merion!
Welcome to a new week! Safe travels out there today! If you’re venturing out to any daytime events, probably a good idea to make sure it’s not effected by the weather.
In the Spotlight:
💡The MLK Day of Service Series: Daily Ways to Give Back
💡Upper Merion Athletics
💡Join the Upper Merion Camera Club
These are just happenings we spotlight. To be in the know with everything else going on in the area this week, keep reading. We’re certain you’ll find something helpful.
Ciao for now!
Corey | Chief Spotlighter 💡
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In This Issue of the Upper Merion Area Spotlight:
🏘️ Real Estate and Housing Insights
📅 Lifestyle and Local Happenings
📝 Community Services and Resources
📰 Local News and Community Updates
☀️ Upper Merion Weather
MONDAY MARKET UPDATES
🏡 Home Price Update – Upper Merion Township
📅 As of December 2024:
Median Home Sold Price: $506,500
📈 This reflects a 2.3% increase from November 2023.
📍 19406 ZIP Code (Parts of Upper Merion):
November 2024 Home Prices:
Up 7.9% year-over-year
Median Price: $478,000
💡 What This Means:
Upper Merion Township and the 19406 ZIP code continue to see steady home value increases, making it a strong market for buyers and sellers alike.
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Keller Williams Main Line
SPECIAL EVENTS
MONDAY
Live Music: Richie Angelucci
📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 January 6 | 6:00 PM
TUESDAY
Live Music: Mark Fisher
📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 January 7 | 6:00 PMLive Music: Chris Foux
📍 Southern Cross Kitchen | 🕒 January 7 | 6:00 PMTrivia with Mark Shepperd
📍 Screwballs | 🕒 January 7 | 7:00 PMMusic Bingo
📍 Taphouse 23 | 🕒 January 7 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM
WEDNESDAY
Live Music: BJack Mangene
📍 Southern Cross Kitchen | 🕒 January 8 | 6:00 PMLive Music: Perry Curcio
📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 January 8 | 6:30 PMLive Music: Bachelor Boys
📍 118 North | 🕒 January 8 | 7:30 PMLive Music: Eddie Kurek of Get the Led Out
📍 Screwballs | 🕒 January 8 | 7:00 - 10:00 PMQuizzo
📍 Taphouse 23 | 🕒 January 8 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM
THURSDAY
Live Music: Danny Lynch
📍 Southern Cross Kitchen | 🕒 January 9 | 6:00 PMLive Music: Dan Rendine
📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 January 9 | 6:30 PMLive Music: Shakedown Citi (Grateful Dead Tribute)
📍 118 North | 🕒 January 9 | 8:00 PMRum Tasting (Complimentary)
📍 Paladar | 🕒 January 9 | 5:00 - 6:30 PMLive Music: Roz, Rich & Brian Trio
📍 Pepper's | 🕒 January 9 | 6:30 - 9:00 PMLive Music: Shot of Southern Trio
📍 Screwballs | 🕒 January 9 | 8:30 - 11:30 PM
FRIDAY
Live Music: Connor Kaufman
📍 118 North | 🕒 January 10 | 4:00 PMLive Music: Jess Forget
📍 Southern Cross Kitchen | 🕒 January 10 | 6:30 PMLive Music: Jared Biddy
📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 January 10 | 7:30 PMLive Music: Shaman: The Santana Experience
📍 118 North | 🕒 January 10 | 9:00 PMLive Music: Jack Kidd
📍 Taphouse 23 | 🕒 January 10 | 7:00 - 10:00 PMLive Music: The Zings
📍 Pepper's | 🕒 January 10 | 8:30 - 11:30 PM
SATURDAY
Live Music: Miss Mandy
📍 118 North | 🕒 January 11 | 4:00 PMLive Music: Scott Brimmer
📍 Southern Cross Kitchen | 🕒 January 11 | 6:30 PMLive Music: Jeff & Shay
📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 January 11 | 7:30 PMLive Music: Dale Rhose
📍 Screwballs | 🕒 January 11 | 8:30 PMLive Music: Lilly Moss w/ Olivia Love
📍 118 North | 🕒 January 11 | 9:00 PMLive Music: Alright Junior
📍 Arnold's | 🕒 January 11 | 11:30 AM - 7:00 PMLive Music: Rusty Snow
📍 Taphouse 23 | 🕒 January 11 | 7:00 - 10:00 PMLive Music: Soul Purpose
📍 Pepper's | 🕒 January 11 | 8:30 - 11:30 PMLive Sports Cards and Memorabilia Auction
📍 Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks | 🕒 January 11 | 9:00 - 2:00 PM
SUNDAY
Live Music: Jerry Watkins
📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 January 12 | 6:00 PMLive Music: Socks in the Frying Pan
📍 118 North | 🕒 January 12 | 7:30 PMLive Music: Main Street Band
📍 Pepper's | 🕒 January 12 | 5:00 - 8:00 PMTommy's Open Mic
📍 Ribhouse | 🕒 January 12 | 9:00 - 11:00 PM
RECURRING EVENTS
Upper Merion Camera Club
📍Upper Merion Baptist Church (Room 25) | 📅 Wednesdays | 🕒 7 PMONLINE cooking class: Italian Winter Favorites
📍 Sur La Table | 📅 View Available ClassesADULT Climbing and Fitness
📍 Reach Climbing and Fitness | 📅 View CalendarClassroom Instruction
📍 Kings Shooters Supply | 📅 View ClassesRange Instruction
📍 Kings Shooters Supply | 📅 View ClassesIn Store Cooking Classes
📍 Sur La Table | 📅 View Available ClassesDaily Orientation Film
📍The Theatre at Valley Forge | 🕒 9:30 - 4:00 p.m. | every ½ hour | watch onlineBird Watching
📍 John James Audubon Center | 🕒 Trail and Museum HoursArt Exhibitions
📍Jenkins Arboretum | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
📍 Upper Merion Community Center | Business hours
KID Climbing and Fitness
📍 Reach Climbing and Fitness | 📅 View CalendarBluey CAMP Experience
📍 King of Prussia Mall | 📅 Check Schedule
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The MLK Day of Service Series: Daily Ways to Give Back
Local Food Drives: A Simple Way to Make a Big Impact
Hosting a food drive is a powerful way to fight hunger in our community. By collecting non-perishable items, you support local food banks that provide essential resources to families in need. It’s easy to organize—get your neighbors, friends, or coworkers involved! Food drives teach kids the importance of giving back and strengthen community ties. A little effort goes a long way toward ensuring no one goes hungry this winter.
Upper Merion Athletes In Action
Good Luck Vikings!
Monday, January 6th 2025
Boys and Girls Track at Haverford College | 5:00 PM
Tuesday, January 7th 2025
Boys and Girls Swimming at Upper Perkiomen | 3:45 PM
Girl’s Varsity Basketball at Owen J. Roberts | 6:45 PM
Click HERE to see the full schedule!
GO VIKES!
Join the Upper Merion Camera Club
Calling all photography enthusiasts! Whether you're a beginner or a pro, the Upper Merion Camera Club offers workshops, photo walks, competitions, and a supportive community to help you grow your skills and creativity.
📅 Meetings: Wednesdays, September through May at 7 PM
📍 Location: Upper Merion Baptist Church, King of Prussia, PA (Room 25)
🎟️ Membership: Open to all ages. Guests are welcome to attend meetings for free!
💻 Info: uppermerioncamera.org |
Email: [email protected]
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
UPCOMING EVENTS
Homeschool Afternoon - Circuits and Stem | 📅 January 6th | 🕒2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Silent Book Club | 📅 January 6th | 🕒6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Little Theatre | 📅 January 6th | 🕒6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
For event details and a full look at the event calendar, click here.
PARKS AND RECREATION
UPPER MERION COMMUNITY CENTER
Group Exercise
📍Upper Merion Community Center | 📅 Today’s classesOpen Gym
📍Upper Merion Community Center | 🕒 Today’s Open Gym TimesProgramming for Seniors
📍Upper Merion Senior Center | 📅 View CalendarWinter/Spring Programming Guide
MUNICIPAL HIGHLIGHTS
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
📅 Upcoming Meeting Calendar
January 6
🕒 6:00 PM | Board of Supervisors Re-Organization Meeting
🕒 7:00 PM | Board of Supervisors Workshop
January 7
🕒 5:30 PM | Board of Auditors Reorganization
🕒 6:30 PM | Environmental Advisory Council Reorganization
Click HERE for community resources
BRIDGEPORT BOROUGH
January 6
🕒 6:30 PM | Community Events Committee
Click HERE for community resources
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN BOROUGH
January 13
🕒 7:00 PM | Zoning Hearing
January 14
🕒 7:00 PM | Council Meeting
Click HERE for community resources
PUT IT ON YOUR RADAR
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | 📅 January 20th | All municipal officess closed.
Miss the message from Dr. Smith regarding the process for inclement weather communication? You can see it HERE.
HOW DID WE DO?