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Good morning, neighbors. šŸ‘‹ Thanks for starting your day here.

ā˜€ļø Today’s weather: Hot with hazy sunshine and a high near 94° (it’ll feel closer to 101°). Use some caution if you’ll be outside for an extended period, and a stray thunderstorm is possible later tonight.

Here’s what’s in today’s Spotlight:

  • This week’s public meetings

  • How to book a free back to school hair cut for your child

  • Today’s local happenings

  • How to join our online community chat

Thank you for reading!
Corey

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šŸ’”In The Spotlight

šŸ›ļø This Week’s Public Meetings

Several public meetings are scheduled in Upper Merion Township this week. Here’s a look at what’s on the calendar:

Monday, August 10
Library Board of Directors — 6:45 p.m. (view agenda)
Media Communications Advisory Board — 7 p.m. (no agenda available)
School Board Operations/Facilities Committee Meeting — CANCELED

Tuesday, August 11
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board — 7 p.m. (no agenda available)

Wednesday, August 12
Goals & Objectives — All Day
Planning Commission — 7 p.m. (view agenda) **AT MIDDLE SCHOOL
Transportation Authority — 7 p.m. (no agenda available)
General Authority — 7:30 p.m. (no agenda available)

Thursday, August 13
Board of Supervisors Business Meeting — 7 p.m. (no agenda available) ** AT MIDDLE SCHOOL

When available, I’ll link directly to each meeting’s agenda so you can see what’s scheduled for discussion. If an agenda hasn't been published as of newsletter time, I'll let you know that too.

And, as always, I’ll be keeping an eye out for anything worth putting In the Spotlight.

šŸ’ˆ Styles By Her Offering Free Back-to-School Haircuts

Styles By Her in King of Prussia is helping local students head back to school looking fresh with free haircuts for kids in grades K–12 on Friday, August 21.

The free cuts will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 680 W. DeKalb Pike, Suite 8A, King of Prussia.

Families can schedule a kids haircut online and mention the free back-to-school haircut offer, or simply walk in and mention the promotion.

šŸ“… Friday, August 21 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
šŸ“ 680 W. DeKalb Pike, Suite 8A, King of Prussia

šŸ“… Happening Today

  • .50 wings at Screwballs.

  • Tai chi at the Senior Center

  • Bingo at The Ribby, plus $7 cheesesteak specials

  • Trivia at The Depot Bar

  • Complimentary rum tastings at Paladar

  • Dungeons and Dragons for Teens at the library

  • Public Meeting(s)

    • Library Board of Directors

    • Media Communications Advisory Board

šŸ¤ Looking to Connect With Your Community?

I recently launched Community Chat, a new space where Spotlight readers can connect, find their people, join a local club, ask questions, share recommendations and talk about life around the Upper Merion Area.

More than 100 locals have already joined, and they’re currently helping decide which channels should be added first.

I’m opening it gradually as we get things rolling. If you’d like to be among the first Spotlight readers inside, come join us!

Thanks for spending a couple of minutes with me. Have a fantastic start to your week.

Do you know something that should make it into the Spotlight? Just hit Reply, I read every email.

Enjoy your weekend!

Corey