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Good morning, neighbors. 👋 

We made it. Here are a few things I thought deserved the spotlight today.

💡In The Spotlight

🎆 Still Making Fourth of July Plans?

If you're heading out this weekend, be sure to double-check event details before you go. A few celebrations have already been canceled or postponed because of the heat, but there are still plenty of opportunities to celebrate America’s 250th birthday around the area.

Local celebrations you may be interested in:

FRIDAY

• 50/250 Celebration at Valley Forge

• Red, White & BLUES at The Lannuti Post

• America’s 250 Celebration in Bridgeport

• Conshohocken Community Fireworks in Sutcliffe Park

SATURDAY

• Carnival, Food, Live Music, Fireworks at Heuser Park

• 4th of July Celebration at Will’s & Bill’s

• Fireworks Show at Waltz Golf Farm

• July 4th Community Picnic and Concert at Frank Johnson Memorial Park (Easttown Twp)

• July 4th celebration at Palmer Park (Skippack)

🩸 Upper Merion Blood Drive Offers Chance to Give Back

The American Red Cross will host the Upper Merion Township Blood Drive on July 6 and 7 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Freedom Hall. Donors who give blood or platelets between June 29 and July 12 will receive a limited-edition Red Cross x Looney Tunes T-shirt while supplies last.

You can schedule your visit here.

👾 Stranger Things Experience Arrives next week at Netflix House

To mark the 10th anniversary of Stranger Things, Netflix House will debut its new immersive experience beginning July 10. Fans can step into the world of the hit series as part of the attraction's anniversary celebration.

See more details here.

⭐Area Favorites

Even with the Big Boy rolling through town this morning and Fourth of July celebrations happening all weekend, the area's regular favorites are still doing their thing. You'll find live music at all the local venues, it's Open Gaming Night at Uplink (a great excuse for a two-hour date night), and karaoke is happening at Valley Tavern. Miss June is guest-cheffing at Muffin's this morning, so if you were hoping to catch her for free coffee, you'll have to wait until next week. And rumor has it, Mark Shepperd is back at Peppers tonight to host a dance party to celebrate America’s 250th!

Wherever you end up, stay cool, and hydrated!

Thanks for spending a couple of minutes with me. Enjoy your weekend!

Are you hosting an event or know something that should make tomorrow's Spotlight? Just hit Reply, I read every email.

See you Monday,

Corey