| Dear Neighbor, I hope you are well! This week I have information on my upcoming Scam Jam on April 17, a few community events, what I’ve been up to in-district and Harrisburg, education resources, and more. As always, I hope you find the information below informative and useful. | | National Donate Life Month Flag Raising | To celebrate National Donate Life Month, I joined Montgomery County Coroner Dr. Janine Darby and many colleagues to raise a flag in honor of individuals who made organ, tissue, and eye donations, saving countless lives in the process. It’s important we continue to spread awareness about this cause and show our appreciation to individuals who have given the gift of life. | Reminder! I’m hosting another Scam Jam on Thursday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Upper Providence Administration Building. Come out for a free, senior safety program to help you spot and avoid scams. Register here: https://forms.gle/kwRq6kofcQ1CUKPz8. | Last week I attended The Arc Alliance Empowerment Awards, celebrating the outstanding individuals and champions of the disabled community. It was an honor to meet the award recipients and present them with citations of excellence!
Congratulations to:
Karly Ditlow
Ashley Miller
John Shoemaker
Amy Shoemaker
365 Health Services
Henning's Market | My Senior Fair this year is on Thursday, May 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Hall D of the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center! Stop by to learn about senior programs, opportunities, resources and speak with state, federal, county, and local departments.
To RSVP for this event, please visit this website: https://forms.gle/wdyNGXTCJbHfNsRK8. My office will also be offering a FREE License Plate Restoration at the Senior Fair from 11 a.m. to noon. Please note this event requires separate registration. To sign up, please call my office at 484-200-8263. | | Skyview Elementary Performs in Harrisburg! | On Monday, Methacton School District’s Skyview Upper Elementary School chorus and 6th grade orchestra made their way to Harrisburg for a visit and performance in the Main Rotunda. It was a joy listening to them perform, and I hope each student had a wonderful day in our beautiful state Capitol! | | How Does Rainfall Impact the Perkiomen Creek? | Earlier this week we experienced a rainstorm with high winds and major lightning displays, that dropped less than 1 inch of actual rain on the Perkiomen Watershed. But the gage height at Graterford, PA rose 5 feet. The region has been experiencing drought conditions since last fall with concerns for the groundwater supplies that feed all our wells. The gage illustrates that we are not capturing a large part of the rain when it falls. Impervious surfaces and lack of stormwater controls allows it to flow downstream and on to the sea. We need to find ways to capture more stormwater and infiltrate it into the ground. This reduces the likelihood of flooding and helps maintain groundwater supplies.
To learn more, go to https://www.perkiomenwatershed.org/perkiomen-flood-study. It will take all of us to help stem the tide of flooding in our communities! | | Women Veterans Health Summit | | PA House Scholarship Program | Scholarship Opportunity! The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Scholarship Program, administered through the Foundation for Enhancing Communities, is currently accepting applications for two four-year scholarships for high school seniors. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2025. Listed below are eligibility criteria: - Graduating High School Senior
- Legal Residency in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Attendance at a PA College, university, or career school as a full-time student
- Academic achievement (minimum 3.0 cumulative high school GPA)
- Commitment to community and leadership qualities
- Extracurricular activities
- Financial need
For more information and to submit an application, please visit here: https://www.tfec.org/scholarships/pahr/ | | Op-Ed: Their Game is Chaos, Our Answer is Action | Many are wondering what elected officials are doing to address current federal issues. Don’t believe the lie we’re doing nothing; my colleagues & I show up for work. But true strength is in the power of the People, when we stand up together
Click here to read my Op-Ed: https://tinyurl.com/RepWebsterSubstack. | | How to Contact Your Federal Legislators | Remember to maintain federal accountability and express your concerns and questions with your federal officials in the U.S. House and Senate and White House. Let them know you are paying attention to what they are and aren't doing to protect your interests. Also, ensure your state representatives and senators are informed, too. | | Planting in Memoriam from Victim Services | The Victim Services Center of Montgomery County is hosting Planting in Memoriam on Wednesday, April 9, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Montgomery Township Community Center. This is a free event supporting those impacted by homicide loss, where you can make a planter in someone’s honor and connect with others. All materials will be provided. Register here: https://www.victimservicescenter.org/events/planting-in-memoriam-1. | As we approach the May 7 enforcement deadline to obtain a REAL ID, PennDOT is offering dedicated days at driver license centers to help YOU get a REAL ID. In Montgomery County, the following driver license centers will hold REAL ID days on April 7, 14, 28 and May 5 - Norristown
- King of Prussia
- Huntingdon Valley
Beginning May 7, Pennsylvanians will need a REAL ID, or a valid passport or military ID, to board a domestic flight or enter a federal building. To find more dates and locations, please visit: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dmv/driver-services/real-id/real-id-days.html | If you need state-related assistance, my office can help you! Check out the graphic for ways we can help or call with any questions at 484-200-8263. | If you are unable to make it to my district office, we have mobile office hours at the West Norriton Township Building on Wed. April 9 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Stop by and my staff can assist you with any state-related issues. | Make sure you’re following my official accounts to receive the latest information in our community and state! | | Sexual Assault Awareness Month – April | April is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month. It’s important we work with each other to spread awareness about sexual assault, identify signs and prevention methods, and continue to support and offer the critical resources people need. Remember, there’s always help available. Locally, you can call the Victim Services Center of Montgomery County on their 24/7 hotline at 888-521-0983 or visit their website for more options https://www.victimservicescenter.org/get-help. | First Responders 5K Gauntlet from Upper Providence Police & Fire Departments Saturday, April 5 at 10 a.m. 1286 Black Rock Road, Phoenixville, PA Note: Register here https://runtheday.com/register/detail/first-responders-5k-gauntlet-1-mile-kids-gauntlet/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3hhMDMAYnfcrbwhJx0lC7ucObXuitADzivB1HCbDwjfmWyoCVkhM_IXms_aem_W3AxBUqoBFMYYbSXS9Pd_A. 45th Annual Spring Egg Hunt from Lower Providence Township Saturday, April 5 at 10 a.m. Eagleville Park, 100 Parklane Drive, Eagleville Early American Craft Fair from Historic Trappe Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. Lukes, 200 W. Main St, Trappe Note: Admission Fee CarFit Event from Montco SAAC Friday, April 11 from 9 a.m. to noon 536 George St., Norristown Note: Appointment required Hop on Over from Upper Schuylkill Valley Park Friday, April 11 at 11 a.m. 1615 Black Rock Road, Royersford Note: Pre-registration required Perkiomen Stream Cleanup from Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy Saturday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to noon Multiple volunteer locations to sign up for here: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/6114751520100/false#/invitation More information: https://www.perkiomenwatershed.org/stream-clean-up. | Pennsylvania State Capitol 125-B East Wing Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 787-0419 | District Office 35 Evansburg Rd.
Collegeville, PA 19426 (484) 200-8263 | |
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