Exploring the Parks of THE UPPER Perkiomen Valley

With Summertime right around the corner, exploring nature is high on my list of priorities. I love just being outdoors, smelling the fresh air, whether it's gardening, biking and boating, or simply taking a walk around the block. I don't get to do it very often, so when I do, I love to explore the parks in the area. It brings me joy to find wildflowers, birds, or a happy chipmunk scurrying through the brush with a treasured acorn.

Camelot Park is one of Upper Perks most accessed park, with a lot going on! Most residents are familiar with Camelot Park in East Greenville, but if you aren’t, you should definitely make the time to go on a hike along this well groomed path.

Located at 1124 Church Road in East Greenville, you can visit Camelot Park from 7am to dusk. This 102 acre local park has a lot of amenities; including two softball/ little league baseball fields, one soccer field, a one mile walking trail with a quarter mile gravel track, tot lot, restroom and a pavilion. But what really sets this park apart for me is the walking path. Carefully mapped out and perfectly groomed, this path includes a 1 mile, half mile, quarter mile, and third mile loop. A convenient color coded map is displayed at the start of the various loops.

My personal favorite is the 1 mile loop. This loop meanders around the fields and skirts a small lake, home to wildlife and wildflowers galore! On my many walks, I have seen baby squirrels frolicking in trees, turtles, various birds, and beautiful native wildflowers. Dotted by comfortable benches, you can relax and listen to the toads croaking and birds chirping around the peaceful lake.

There are plenty of paths cutting through the woods as well, so go explore! Grab a friend, or a pal, as pets are welcome, or just go down alone and reflect on the beauty that surrounds us in The Upper Perkiomen Valley!

Flavored Butters

Handy Hint

Did you know that cucumbers aren’t just for eating? When puréed in the blender, cucumbers make a great summer facial for toning the skin and reducing puffiness.

YARD SALE/FLEA MARKET

SATURDAY, JUNE 3RD, 8AM - 1PM

PENNSBURG UCC, 775 MAIN ST., PENNSBURG

To reserve a spot call Deb @ 215-896-0744. Please supply your own table. Refreshments and baked goods available for sale. Proceeds go to Hereford Fire Co.

Pancake Breakfast Fundrasier

SATURDAY. JUNE 10TH, 7AM - 10:30AM

BALLY MENNONITE CHURCH, ROUTE 100, BALLY Pancakes & French Toast, Scrapple & Sausage and Eggs. All are welcome. Cost: Donations. Proceeds will benefit Open Link & Boyertown Area Multi-Service. Questions? 610-845-7780 or website wwwballymc.org

Take The Plunge

TUESDAY JUNE19 - 23 9AM -11:30AM

BALLY MENNONITE CHURCH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, 1481 ROUTE 100, BALLY, Kids welcome ages 4 to those who just completed 5th grade. Registration forms can be found on website: www.ballymc.org

Make Music Upper Perk

WEDNESDAY JUNE 21ST 9AM - 10PM

4 towns, 20 venues, 400 musicians, 9 am. – 10 p.m. All Free, All Open to the Public! The Upper Perkiomen Valley will join in the world wide Make Music celebration on the longest day of the year. With a wide variety of musical styles, ages, and abilities, there is certainly something for everyone. Music can be found at: Chiaro’s Green Lane, Centennial Park, UPV Library, Raw Replenish, Speakeasy, Lawn at Pennsburg UCC, M&J Gourmet, Upper Perk YMCA, Upper Perk Community Thrift Shop, St. Mark’s Lutheran, Bike and Sol, Community Garden at Kistler-Bitting Park, Chibi Café, Abella Specialties, Java and Friends, Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center, the Center at Open Link, Mario’s Pizza, Wunderbarn at Rainbow Tomatoes, New Goshenhoppen Park. Watch for Pop-Up locations as well. Program details can be found at ValleyArtScene.Wordpress.com, or pick up a printed program at one of local venues.

Backyard Composting

THURSDAY JUNE 22ND 2PM

UPPER PERK VALLEY LIBRARY, 350 MAIN ST. RED HILL

Composting is the process of using food scraps and yard and garden debris and cultivating them into organic material that provides nutrients for your plants and gardens. Composting is easy to do and helps keep trash from your home that would end up in landfills. This lecture will discuss “getting started” and the do’s and don’ts associated with composting. Presented by Eve Puhalla Penn State Master. Watershed Steward. Call 215.679.2020 to reserve a seat. Info: 610-287-9349 www.montcopa.org/pennypackermills

Thank You!

to everyone who helped support our little shop - whether you donated or consigned, shopped or shared our posts, we wouldn’t have made it almost three years without you! It has been such a pleasure helping so many people find clothes accessories to make them feel comfortable in the body that they have. Keep loving yourself- you are the only you there is!!!

Cook Books - $10!

Order your very own copy today! Supplies are limited so don’t delay!

“Cooking Around the Upper Perkiomen Valley” is a collection of recipes from our readers. A portion of the proceeds will go to help community programs in the Valley.

Send check to: Community Connection Recipe Book, PO Box 201, East Greenville, PA 18041.

Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone:

Number of Copies: x $10.00

(amount enclosed)

Cook Books - $10!

Order your very own copy today!

Supplies are limited so don’t delay!

“Cooking Around the Upper Perkiomen Valley” is a collection of recipes from our readers. A portion of the proceeds will go to help community programs in the Valley.

Send check to:

Community Connection

Recipe Book, PO Box 201, East Greenville, PA 18041.

Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone:

Number of Copies: x $10.00

(amount enclosed)

Cook Books - $10!

Order your very own copy today!

Supplies are limited so don’t delay!

“Cooking Around the Upper Perkiomen Valley” is a collection of recipes from our readers. A portion of the proceeds will go to help community programs in the Valley.

Send check to:

Community Connection

Recipe Book, PO Box 201, East Greenville, PA 18041.

Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone:

Number of Copies: x $10.00

(amount enclosed)