Recovery From Ida, Festivals Upcoming: Ambler Area Patch Digest

AMBLER, PA — The week is nearly over, and cleanup from the remnants of Hurricane Ida continues in the region. Meanwhile, the borough is getting ready for a big upcoming festival. Check out the latest headlines from around the region.

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First, today's weather:

Partially cloudy throughout the day. High: 75 Low: 55.

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Here are the top stories today in Lower Gwynedd-Ambler-Whitpain:

1. At Least 3 Dead In Montgomery County In Wake Of Ida (Patch)
2. Gov. Wolf's Plan To Keep Schools In Person As Delta Surges (Lower Gwynedd-Ambler-Whitpain Patch)
3. Amblerfest-Oktoberfest Celebration Coming Up: What To Know (Lower Gwynedd-Ambler-Whitpain Patch)
4. Borough Of Ambler: Re-Energizing Procedure Following Flooding Events (Press Release Desk)
5. Elizabeth B. Cruise Obituary (The Intelligencer)
6. Whitpain Township: Clean-Up Continues In The Township From Tropical Storm Ida (Press Release Desk)
7. Borough Of Ambler: Storm Damage Assessments (Press Release Desk)
8. Borough Of Ambler: Borough Hall Holiday Hours (Press Release Desk)
9. Crews, Residents Continue Cleanup In Montgomery County Following Wednesday's EF2 Tornado (CBS Philly)
10. Four tornadoes over 90 minutes ripped through Bucks and Montgomery counties. Here's how it unfolded (Bucks County Courier Times)
11. Water Boil Advisory Issued in Lower Bucks County (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
12. Death toll from Ida climbs above 60 from Louisiana to New England (Yale Climate Connections)
13. Whitpain Township: Ida Clean-Up Continues (Press Release Desk)
14. Lower Gwynedd Township: Trash Collection-Holiday Schedule (Press Release Desk)
15. Montgomery County Community College: Whitpain Community Festival Starts With The Big Rig Roundup Sept. 24, Followed By A Full Day Of Fun ... (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Lower Gwynedd-Ambler-Whitpain:

• Massage Therapy Virtual Info Sessions (10:00 AM)
• Spectacle in Sound - Upper Dublin School District Calendar (5:30 PM)

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Lower Gwynedd-Ambler-Whitpain Patch Notebook

• Twin Spring Farm Day Camp and School: "Clean up continues. Very thankful for the great weather to work in." (Facebook)
• Temple University Ambler: "Looks like someone missed our requests to stay away from campus. 🙄 Anyone have deer-friendly hard hats? We're looking out for the safety of all our neighbors! 🦌 🌈 (Note: Our Red Barn Gym was undergoing exterior renovations prior to th..." (Facebook)
• Temple University Ambler: "There has been an army of people from University Operations, multiple tree and roof companies, restoration services and our Ambler Arboretum team on site since the tornado swept through campus. They have been working tirelessly to get th..." (Facebook)
• Temple University Ambler: "On this Labor Day, we thank all of those working tirelessly to help us #ComeBackStronger. We are thinking of our neighbors and our Owl community and wish everyone a safe holiday." (Facebook)
• Temple University Ambler: "As the sun sets on another day of clean-up, Ambler Arboretum Director Kathy Salisbury shares a symbol of hope. #ReadytoRebuild" (Facebook)
• Temple University Ambler: ""Where flowers bloom, so does hope." -Lady Bird Johnson" (Facebook)
• Temple University Ambler: "As we continue clean-up and recovery efforts on our campus, our hearts are also with our neighbors who have been impacted by the storm. We are proud to be part of this community and we thank you for all of your support of not only our ca..." (Facebook)
• The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter: "The Power of a Bracelet! Read and share this story from Nina Kelly: Recently my son Joe Kelly, who works for APC, took a partner from CNI Sales, out for a business lunch. Looking over the menu, they simultaneously noticed the red bracele..." (Facebook)
• Temple University Ambler: "Temple University Ambler will resume in-person classes on Wednesday, Sept. 15. Classes will be remote Monday, Sept. 13, and Tuesday, Sept. 14. Students should communicate with their professors and instructors for further information abou..." (Facebook)
• Wissahickon Valley Public Library: "We're open! Our new hours start today, Tuesday 9/7. Blue Bell and Ambler Branches are open now to serve you. Monday - Thursday 10:00AM-8:00PM Friday - Saturday 10:00AM-5:00PM" (Facebook)
• Wissahickon Trails: "Lights out to help birds during their fall migration!" (Facebook)
• Wissahickon Valley Public Library: "Ambler Residents: The Salvation Army has dropped off free cleaning supply kits for anybody in need. The kits can be picked up at the Ambler Branch Library. If you or a loved one was impacted by the flood and don't have cleaning supplies,..." (Facebook)
• Whitpain Township Parks and Recreation: "Celebrate Grandparents' Day weekend this Saturday! The deadline to register for this Saturday's Fairy Garden Workshop is tomorrow (9/10) at 12pm! This is a great activity for a grandparent (or parent) and child to create a magical fairy ..." (Facebook)

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Events:

• Fairmount Flea Market Saturday, Sept 11th (September 11)
• Free Divorce Advice and Support Workshop (September 11)
• Shop for "Hidden Treasures" this Saturday at Wentz's UCC (September 11)
• Learn systems, strategies, and solutions for selling smart on Saturday, September 11th at 10am (September 11)
• South Wayne PorchFest Is Back! A Day of FREE Live Music for ALL to Enjoy. (September 11)
• South Wayne PorchFest (September 11)
• Art in the Park Arts & Music Festival (September 11)
• Spanish 1 for Homeschool Teens (September 13)
• Learn systems, strategies, and solutions for selling smart on Monday, September 13th at 7pm (September 13)
• Ask the Divorce Experts – Main Line Hub ~ No-Cost Event (September 14)
• Know Your Options: Medicaid and Asset Protection Essentials (September 14)
• 9th Annual International Food Festival (September 17)
• Montgomery County Studio Tour (September 18)
• Montco Studio Tour - STOP #6 (September 18)
• A Night Out Benefitting All 4 Paws Rescue (September 18)
• CONCERT: DAVID KIM, Concertmaster for The Philadelphia Orchestra (September 19)
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Gigs & services:

• Paul Stein /Steinway Pools (Details)
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Job listings:

• Neshaminy Manor... RN, LPN, CNA's (Details)
• Healthcare Sciences Instructor (Details)
• JOB FAIR September 23rd 1-5 Neshaminy Manor (Details)
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