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bookmark_borderAmbler Earth Fest

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The Ambler Environmental Advisory Council will hold an Earth Fest on Saturday, April 18th, 2015 on the property of Calvary United Methodist Church, located on Lindenwold and Park Avenues, in Ambler Borough. Organizations whose focus is on environmental issues will display exhibits, tables and interactive educational displays and speakers will give presentations about environmental issues.  Activities for children will be offered. Volunteers are needed to assist in making the event a success.

In addition to exhibitors, vendors are invited to sell their products. Vendors will pay a small fee to participate. Fees will be used to compensate speakers and offset the cost of advertising.

This event is mainly geared to teens and adults with some activities for children and will be free and open to the public.

The Earth Fest will be held, rain or shine. Many of the exhibits will be located indoors in a large multi-purpose room and other rooms. Exhibitors and vendors have the option of having their displays outside.  Lectures and presentations will be held in the church’s main sanctuary or in small meeting rooms The main sanctuary contains audio-visual equipment including a projector and large screen.  All of the areas that will be used for the Earth Fest are wheel chair accessible.

bookmark_borderAmbler Events

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Friday, May 2nd!
First Friday
First Fridays return on May 2nd, and the kick off event is not to be missed! Some of the highlights include: Lolly & Yo Yo, as seen on Sprout TV (sponsored by Ambler Savings Bank), a Moon Bounce, Street hockey/soccer, Martial Arts Demonstration, Live Music, Crafts, Community Groups, Great Food (inside and out), Drink Specials and More!

Saturday, May 3rd!
Farmers Market
The Ambler Farmers’ Market returns for its second season, bigger and better than before! We are thrilled to welcome back our wonderful farmers and vendors from last year, as well as welcome new ones (fresh caught Jersey fish, gluten free, and more!). Opening day is May 3rd, come then, and every Saturday, 9am-1pm, through October!

Saturday, May 17th!
Auto Show
The 18th Annual Ambler Auto Show is a car lovers delight! You can expect nearly 200 owners of antique, classic and unique autos and trucks in Ambler for one of the finest automotive exhibitions in the Philadelphia suburbs. Proudly displaying their vehicles along Butler Avenue through the center of the town, this has become the kick-off event of the Delaware Valley summer auto show season.

Join Us June 13-14!
Ambler Fest 2013
The Ambler Arts & Music Festival has quickly become Ambler’s most anticipated event of the year. Boasting 60+ artists on Saturday and more than a dozen talented musicians, playing both Friday and Saturday, this is a weekend that you do not want to be at the shore!

Join Us July 14-21!
Ambler’s finest will be offering prix fix menus, drink pairings and mouth watering specials during Ambler Restaurant Week. No matter your budget, or your taste, there is something for everyone. Stay tuned for details, but save the date, as this is always a busy week in Ambler!

Saturday, August 9th!
Dog Days of Summer returns this August, so get your pooch prepped now, as the competition is stiff! Your four legged friend will enjoy strutting their stuff down Butler and competing for best groomed, most talented, best costume and more! Stay tuned for more details!

bookmark_borderMontgomery County Infrastructure Improvements

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Six major Montgomery County road and bridge projects were approved Thursday by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC). DVRPC approval was required to release the funds for the project which are coming from the huge Pennsylvania transportation legislation passed last year. Montgomery County Commissioner Leslie S. Richards, who sits on the board of the DVRPC and voted for the package, said the new transportation funds would kick-start several projects that are ready to go and were just waiting for funding. “The DVRPC approval is a major step in beginning to reduce the backlog of projects and improving the deteriorating infrastructure in Montgomery County and the entire region,” Richards said.

The projects affected by Thursday’s action are:
• Rehabilitation of the Route 73 bridge over Skippack Creek in Perkiomen Township
• The rehabilitation of the New Second Street bridge over Tacony Creek in Cheltenham Township
• Replacement of the Second Avenue bridge over a branch of Mingo Creek in Upper Providence Township
• Reconstruction of the Route 422 bridge over the Schuylkill River in Stowe
• Wetland restoration project along the Route 309 corridor in Lower Gwynedd,
Upper Dublin, Cheltenham, Springfield, Whitemarsh. Horsham and Montgomery Townships that were not properly restored during the Router 309 reconstruction

In addition, the DVRPC action will also release $50,000 each to fund the Pennsylvania Turnpike at Route 611 study and the Route 611 corridor study. In all, the DVRPC region will be receiving nearly $99.8 million of Act 89 funds in fiscal year 2014.