Good Morning, Upper Merion!

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What we’re spotlighting:

💡The MLK Day of Service Series: Daily Ways to Give Back

💡Local MLK Events

💡Coming Soon: Eataly, An Italian Culinary Destination

💡Get Crafty This Winter with AR Workshop Malvern’s Creative Events

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In This Issue of the Upper Merion Area Spotlight:

🏘️ Real Estate and Housing Insights

📅 Lifestyle and Local Happenings

💡 Spotlighting Local Life

📝 Community Services and Resources

☀️ Upper Merion Weather

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Today’s Tips

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❄️ Winter Home Maintenance Checklist: Keep Your Home Cozy and Protected

Winter weather can be tough on your home, but a little preparation goes a long way. From preventing frozen pipes to improving energy efficiency, tackling these essential maintenance tasks will help keep your home cozy, safe, and damage-free this season. Check out our quick tips to protect both the inside and outside of your home!

🏡 Exterior Tips:

✅ Check for drafts in areas with exposed pipes, such as basements, attics, and crawl spaces.
✅ Keep your thermostat set to a consistent temperature, even at night, to prevent frozen pipes.
✅ Disconnect garden hoses and shut off outdoor water lines to avoid freezing.
✅ Keep your roof and gutters clear of debris to prevent ice buildup.
✅ Use a roof rake to safely remove heavy snow from the edges of your roof to avoid damage.

🏠 Interior Tips:

✅ Replace or clean HVAC filters to keep your system running efficiently.
✅ Schedule a mid-winter inspection for your furnace or boiler to ensure it's working properly.
✅ Test your thermostat to ensure it’s functioning accurately.
✅ Check your attic insulation and ventilation to prevent heat from escaping and reduce ice dam risks.
✅ Seal windows and doors with weatherstripping or caulk to stop drafts.
✅ Install a programmable thermostat to save energy when you’re not home.
✅ Reverse ceiling fans to a clockwise direction to circulate warm air effectively.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Live Music: Jack Mangene
📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 6:00 PM
Live Music: Demitri Grivas
📍 Southern Cross Kitchen | 🕒 6:00 PM
2024 "Wrapped" Trivia
📍 Workhorse Brewing | 🕒 6:30 PM
Trivia with Mark Shepperd
📍 Screwballs | 🕒 7:00 PM
Music Bingo
📍 Taphouse 23 | 🕒 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Bingo & Live Music: Scott Brimmer
📍 Southern Cross Kitchen | 🕒 6:00 PM
Live Music: Jerry Watkins
📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 6:30 PM
Comedy Night: Brendan Donegan & Tyler Wolf
📍 118 North | 🕒 7:30 PM
Live Music: Ear Candy Duo
📍 Screwballs | 🕒 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Quizzo
📍 Taphouse 23 | 🕒 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Live Music: Chris Foux
📍 Southern Cross Kitchen | 🕒 6:00 PM
Live Music: Dead Band
📍 118 North | 🕒 6:00 PM
Live Music: Danny Lynch
📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 6:30 PM
Rum Tasting (Complimentary)
📍 Paladar | 🕒 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Live Music: Little Joey Stout
📍 Pepper's | 🕒 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Live Music: Jerry Lee Watkins
📍 Screwballs | 🕒 8:30 - 11:30 PM

Friday, January 17, 2025

Live Music: Elise Frasch
📍 118 North | 🕒 4:00 PM
Live Music: Elise Noel
📍 118 North | 🕒 4:00 PM
Live Music: Reggae Thunder
📍 118 North | 🕒 7:00 PM
Live Music: Jim Lyman
📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 7:30 PM
Live Music: Dan Ward
📍 Taphouse 23 | 🕒 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Live Music: Dancing Thru the Decades with Mark Shepperd
📍 Pepper's | 🕒 8:30 - 11:30 PM

Saturday, January 18, 2025

Museum Day
📍 John James Audubon Center | 🕒 10:00 AM
Live Music: Dan Reed
📍 118 North | 🕒 4:00 PM
Live Music: Scott Brimmer
📍 Southern Cross Kitchen | 🕒 6:30 PM
Live Music: Chris Foux
📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 7:30 PM
Live Music: Old School
📍 Screwballs | 🕒 8:30 PM
Live Music: The Bar Band
📍 118 North | 🕒 8:30 PM
Live Music: High Five Swan Dive
📍 Taphouse 23 | 🕒 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Live Music: Scattertrain
📍 Pepper's | 🕒 8:30 - 11:30 PM

Sunday, January 19, 2025

Live Music: Wally Smith Hammond Organ Trio
📍 118 North | 🕒 4:00 PM
Live Music: Jerry Watkins
📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 6:00 PM
Live Music: Billy Price Band
📍 118 North | 🕒 8:00 PM
Vendor Market
📍 Workhorse Brewing | 🕒 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Live Music: Disco Perfect
📍 Pepper's | 🕒 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Tommy's Open Mic
📍 Ribhouse | 🕒 9:00 - 11:00 PM
Lunch with Bluey and Bingo
📍Puddlers Kitchen and Tap | 🕒 12:00 - 2:00 PM

RECURRING EVENTS

Upper Merion Camera Club
📍Upper Merion Baptist Church (Room 25) | 📅 Wednesdays | 🕒 7 PM
ONLINE cooking class: Italian Winter Favorites
📍 Sur La Table | 📅 View Available Classes
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
Daily Orientation Film
📍The Theatre at Valley Forge | 🕒 9:30 - 4:00 p.m. | every ½ hour | watch online
Bird Watching
📍 John James Audubon Center | 🕒 Trail and Museum Hours
Art 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 Calendar
Bluey CAMP Experience
📍 King of Prussia Mall | 📅 Check Schedule

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The MLK Day of Service Series: Daily Ways to Give Back

Create an MLK-Inspired Art Project: Express the Dream

Encourage kids to honor Dr. King’s legacy through art! Whether it’s a mural, poster, or personal drawing, art projects allow children to express ideas of equality, peace, and kindness in creative ways. Display their artwork at home, in classrooms, or in community spaces to spark conversations about his lasting impact. Personalizing Dr. King’s message through art helps kids connect to his vision and inspires them to contribute to a more just world.

Local MLK Events

MLK Community Day of Service in Upper Merion
📅 Monday, January 20, 2025
📍 Upper Merion Township Building
Participate in various service projects suitable for all ages, including making care packages, writing letters to veterans, and creating pet toys for shelters.
Freedom & Justice Musical Celebration
📅 Monday, January 20, 2025
📍 Conshohocken United Methodist Church
An uplifting event with performances celebrating Dr. King's legacy through music.
Main Street Cleanup: Elmwood Park Zoo & Partners
📅 Date: January 20, 2025
📍 Location: Centre Theater, 208 DeKalb Street, Norristown
💬 Details: Join Elmwood Park Zoo, The Charles L. Blockson Exhibition, Keep Norristown Beautiful, and the Norristown Chamber of Commerce for a Main Street cleanup to honor MLK Day of Service. Volunteers will receive a free lunch as a thank-you for their efforts!
✉️ RSVP: Email [email protected] to sign up and get involved.
MLK Day of Service at Trinity Presbyterian Church
📍 640 Berwyn Avenue, Berwyn, PA
🕒 January 18, 2025 | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Join the community in making a positive impact on MLK Weekend with various service projects, including a Repair Cafe to mend broken items from the neighborhood.
MLK Day of Service – Invasive Plant Removal
📍 Location: Preserve (specific details provided upon registration)
🕒 Date: Monday, January 20, 2025 | Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join the effort to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy by participating in an invasive plant removal project at the preserve. This family-friendly event is open to all ages, with a focus on maintaining the health and beauty of native plants. Every helping hand makes a difference! 🌱
👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/3ZE4Hoj

Coming Soon: Eataly, An Italian Culinary Destination

Eataly is set to open in 2025 at the King of Prussia Mall, taking over the former Rite Aid location. Known for its vibrant Italian marketplace concept, Eataly combines restaurants, cafes, and a market offering authentic Italian products. From freshly made pasta to gourmet cheeses and wine, this one-stop destination will bring a taste of Italy to Upper Merion, offering residents and visitors a unique culinary experience.

Get Crafty This Winter with AR Workshop Malvern’s Creative Events

Flyer courtesy of AR Workshop Facebook Page

Looking to get creative this winter? AR Workshop Malvern has you covered with hands-on workshops that bring out your inner maker! From chunky knit blankets at The Blue Heron (Jan 23) to candle pouring at The Malvern Library (Feb 4) and secret message candles at 12 West Wayne (Feb 5), there’s a fun, crafty event for everyone. Perfect for a night out or a new hobby! Learn more at www.arworkshop.com/malvern.

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