Moore Township: Recreation committee to meet June 18
Moore Township Recreation Committee will next meet 7 p.m. June 18 at the municipal building, 2491 Community Drive. The committee works to assist township children and families. Consider supporting its important work or joining the committee.
The committee is providing an opportunity to purchase a brick for the veterans memorial at the recreation center. Visit donate.brickmarkers.com/moore to donate or for information how to order a memorial brick.
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A riddle: Why should one never tell anyone a secret on a farm?
Answer at the end of this column. No peeking!
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The township historical commission will be meeting 7 p.m. June 23 at the municipal building. Learn about the rich history of Moore and raise awareness of the historical importance of the township.
There is a vacancy on the commission. Call the township office at 610-759-9449 for information or to apply for the open position.
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Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Department, 2718 Mountain View Drive, is holding its annual grilling/smoking competition 4-8 p.m. June 28. The kitchen will be open for side dishes, baked goods and drinks.
There is a cost to purchase tasting tickets to vote on your best-liked meats. Three prizes will be awarded.
There will be raffles throughout the show.
Call 484-403-9071 for details.
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The township land and environmental protection board’s next meeting will be 7 p.m. July 13 at the municipal building. The board has successfully preserved countless acres of farmland and open space within the township.
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The Moore Township Community Days Committee, operated by the township’s recreation commission, is seeking sponsors for this summer’s Community Days event. Visit mooretownship.org and complete the sponsor application or call the township office at 610-759-9449 to be a part of this successful family event.
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Moore Township Association for Families in Need meets the second Tuesday of the month at Covenant United Methodist Church, 2715 Mountain View Drive.
Visit the Facebook page or website at mentalhealth.networkofcare.org for more information.
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Hometown Heroes applications and information about the program are available by visiting the township website at mooretownship.org or by calling the township office at 610-759-9449.
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Bingo is held 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the social hall at Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Department. Doors open 5 p.m.
There will be prizes, progressive jackpot, rob the piggy bank, wash line bingo and a lot of fun.
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Yard waste can be dropped off at the municipal complex. There are bins for weeds and brush. The drop-off area is open 7 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 7 a.m.-dusk Saturdays.
Drop-off is not available on a number of holidays — New Year’s, Presidents, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Veterans, Thanksgiving and Christmas days; Good Friday; and the day after both Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Riddle answer: The potatoes have eyes, and the corn have ears.








