Sign up for text feed for the Univest Grand Prix on Saturday, September 11, 2010. Just click on the button to the left or here. 

We will not use this feed for any other purpose other than updating on the UGP nor will we share it with anyone.

With this text feed, you will also be able to post comments about what you see going on around you at the race.

FRIDAY--   Main between Chestnut and Broad closed at 7am Friday night through 5:00 p.m. Saturday  road closed
SATURDAY--

* Washington Avenue closed from 7:45 a.m. through 2:45 p.m.  (ACCESS TO BUSINESSES & PARKING LOTS ONLY)
* The 3.8 mile course will close at 7:45 am through 2:45 p.m.
* The 5.8 mile loop will close at 10:45 a.m. through 2:00 p.m.
* Vendors for the Community Expo and Kids’ Zone will have parking passes for their dashes to gain access to parking lots on Washington Avenue.

If you have visitors coming to watch the race from your front porch, please note that they may need to park on the streets or municipal lots and walk into to your house.  Check the attached map to determined how you will impacted by the street closings. Some streets have alley access. Make sure you maximize the rear parking and do not blaock the alleys for others.

Below we have attached the race day map and all the press releases about the Univest Grand Prix.

The Souderton Independent did a great article that explains the road closures.

Please see the attached map to determine if your home or commercial property is on the Souderton National Historic District. If it is, please plan to attend the Public Meeting on Wednesday, September 1 at 7 pm in Souderton Borough Hall. The meeting went well. All the handouts have been attached as well as the power point as a pdf file. Please feel free to download and read through all this good material that Shelby prepared.

Shelby Splain from Keystone Preservation Group was onhand to present information on how this new designation for Souderton will impact or not impact your property. She will debunk any urban myths you may have heard about historic districts and answer your questions.

Read more: Souderton National Historic District

The 13th annual Univest Grand Prix will be here soon. Mark your calendars for another exciting race and community festival in Souderton on Saturday, September 11, 2010.

As a local business, Univest would like to extend an offer to be a part of the Univest Grand Prix’s Community Expo on September 11 from 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Expo allows local businesses to set up a tent in town near the action of the race. This is a great opportunity for you to promote your business to thousands of spectators.

The cost to rent a 10x10 tent, table and 2 chairs is $150. If you would prefer to bring your own tent, table and chairs please let me know.

Thank you for taking the time to consider participating in our community’s biggest event of the year!

If you have any questions, please contact me by email or 215.721.2459 by August 1.

Media cover has started. Here is the first Souderton Independent article.

Could your (and your family’s) lunches use a little back-to-school cleaning up? Are you ready to save time, save money and get healthy?

Then join us for the Healthy Lunch Workshop, an educational, informative, fun and tasty event, on Wednesday, September 29 from 7-8:30pm.

At the workshop, participants will discover the nutritional and financial advantages of packing lunch, taste delicious samples, learn fresh ideas and go home with recipes. Refreshments will be served.

The workshop will be held at the Guidance for Growing office, 121 North Main Street, Souderton (in the Village Centre Office Suites). Space is limited; registration and materials fee required by September 27. Cost is $15 per person or $25 per pair. Register online or by calling (215) 421-1634.

The Healthy Lunch Workshop is part of the Living Well group series presented by Mikaela D. Martin, CHCC (AADP) from Guidance for Growing and Stefanie Coforio, DC, MSACN from the Chiropractic Wellness Center.

An endeavor as big as the Univest Grand Prix and the Cyclosportif cannot happen without an army of volunteers. You can join their ranks by registering online or downloading the form below.

A wide variety of activities are available for volunteers. Some start first thing in the morning in preparation for the Cyclosportif. Others happen thorughout the day and at tear down. Browse through the list of volunteer position descriptions and choose where you and your family or friends want to work.

Many volunteers come back year after year because they enjoy being a part of this exciting event! If you have any questions, please call Jen King at 215.453.5190.

A partnership of economic development professionals who serve business and industry throughout Montgomery County, known as Team Montco, are planning a panel discussion on the services they provide.

When: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 8:00am - 10:30am,  8:00am - 8:30am (Sign-In/Continental Breakfast), 8:30am - 10:30am (Program)

Where: Hatfield Township, 1950 School Road, Hatfield, PA 19440-1923
Admission: $15.00

Read more: Business Solution and Resource Provider Road Show