Township Events for 10/23 Weekly Update

Rep. Napoleon Nelson October 23, 2026

Reminder: As part of November's Cheltenham Celebrates America 250 event, they are doing a Veterans Day service project compiling care packages for veterans in need.

They are accepting donations of personal care items and apparel, limited snack items, and notebooks/puzzle books.

Look for these signs on drop-off bins at the Township Building, Glenside Hall and Rowland during staffed programs, and at Fall Fest on Saturday, October 24th, at 4pm at Curtis Arboretum.

Those collecting Cheltenham 250 passport coins will be able to pick up a coin if dropping off to the Township Building.

To learn more, click here.

Thank you for helping us take care of our veterans!

Teen Pumpkin Party!

Elkins Park Library still has a few spots left for their Teen Pumpkin Party!

Celebrate October with pumpkin decorating, painting, and carving. There will be gooey S’mores around a (fake) bonfire and a spooky movie.

Friday, October 23 @ 4-5:30 pm at the Elkins Park Library

Ages 13-17. Registration required

TOUCH A TRUCK OR TREAT!

Spooky fun, specialty trucks & Halloween treats await!

October 24, 2026 | 10:30am - 1:00pm

Sensory Friendly Time from 10:30am-11:00am (no sirens & horns)

Coffee with a Board Member

Cheltenham School District invites you to their Fall 2026 “Coffee with a Board Member” series. Engage in meaningful conversations with board members at various local venues.

View the schedule above and join them at a session near you!

Welcome to October!!

Cheltenham Township has a Trio of Treats for you this year:

1. Haunt Your House Decorating Contest - sign up here and decorate before October 19th.

2. Pumpkin Painting - sign up on RecDesk to paint pumpkins October 27, 7PM at Rowland CC.

3. Tunes Before Treats - Judy Tudy performs a Halloween concert October 31, 2PM at the Little League fields!

Libby Needs a PIN

Update! Beginning October 15, the Libby app and online access requires a PIN. This is the same PIN associated with your library card account.

If you have forgotten your PIN, you can reset it here.

Play & Learn: A Family Place Parent-Child Workshop

Join us for Play & Learn: A Family Place Parent-Child Workshop at the Elkins Park Library!

This fun, play-based series for toddlers, parents, and caregivers provides a setting rich with blocks, puzzles, gross motor toys, books, manipulatives, transportation toys, dramatic play, music, and an art or sensory exploration activity. Families with children ages 1-3 are invited to spend time together, make friends, and talk one-on-one with early childhood and family support specialists.

Each week, a different specialist will be available to share resources on early literacy, general early child development, speech-language development, nutrition, and music/movement.

Fridays, October 30th from 10:30-11:45 AM

For families with children between 1 and 3 p.m.

Registration required here

Tacony Creek Park Volunteer Day

Fall is finally here, and with haybales, pumpkins and leaves sprawled around the park, and they need your help to keep it looking beautiful

You can do so by signing up for the Love Your Park clean up! Sign up via the link in the bio here.

Thank you to the efforts of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and the Fairmount Park Conservancy for helping to make this happen!

Veterans Park Tree Planting - Volunteers Needed

Cheltenham Township is hosting a tree planting event at Veterans Park on Saturday, November 14, from 9am-1pm and volunteers are welcome - please complete the waiver on the website here.

This restoration project was made possible by the Trees for Watersheds Grant program, managed by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and local conservation districts, with funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Growing Greener program, an Essential Utilities Company.

Jenkintown Food Cupboard October Needs

JFC cannot thank the community enough for your incredible support! Whether through food donations, financial contributions, volunteer hours, sturdy handled grocery bags, or reusable handled bags, they simply couldn't help so many families without you.

As September begins, please take a look at their October Wish List for the essential items needed to keep our shelves stocked.

Every single donation makes a vital difference, helping provide food for over 350 families in need weekly.

Food donations may be left through the red doors to the Happich Annex off of Summit Avenue M-F 8:30- 4 pm, next to the exit drive, or placed in one of their ongoing Food Drive locations such as Bella's Pizza and the Jenkintown Library.

Want to do even more? Host a food drive! Call the office at 215-274-5720, and they will gladly help you get set up.

Storytime with Maddie

Join us for Storytime with Maddie on Saturday, October 24th, at 11:15 am! This week's book is THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED A BAT by Lucille Colandro

Bring Your Own Pumpkin Painting

Get ready to get creative! Join us at the Jenkintown Farmers Market on Thursday, October 29th at 4:30 pm for our Bring Your Own Pumpkin Painting event!

This event is perfect for all ages—come make a masterpiece and celebrate the season! We’ll provide the paints, brushes, and festive fall vibes—you bring the imagination!

*A limited number of pumpkins will be available for purchase while supplies last. The event is first-come, first-served

Storytime with Maddie

Join us for Storytime with Maddie on Saturday, October 31st, at 11:15 am! This week's book is ROOM ON THE BROOM by Julia Donaldson

Garbage to Garden Redux

Get your yard and garden ready for fall and winter in this composting workshop on

Saturday, October 24, 2-3 PM at the Springfield Township Library.

Start composting using your yard waste and vegetable scraps. You never need to rake leaves again. All levels of experience are welcome. We'll explore science as well as share best practices. It's easy and rewarding.

Always Connected: Kids, Phones & Social Media

Does your child have a smartphone, or are you considering getting them one? Come for a free, one-hour presentation on October 27th, at 6PM to learn about online safety, social media risks, monitoring devices, managing app access, and setting parental controls.

Presented by Detective Stephen Craig and Amy Mangano, with school district and police administrators available for questions.

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 6–7 p.m. (Q&A to follow)
Springfield Township Middle School Auditorium, 1901 Paper Mill Road, Oreland, PA

Presented in collaboration with the School District of Springfield Township and the Springfield Township Police Department.

SAVE the DATE: FREE Shredding Event

FREE Shredding Event on Saturday, November 14th, 9 a.m. until Noon at the First Presbyterian Church of Flourtown at the corner of Bethlehem Pike and Mill Rd in Flourtown. Please bring canned goods or non-perishables if you have them to help restock the Church Food Pantry.

All are welcome! This is a FREE event for the community.

Friendly Reminder from Springfield Police

Springfield Police are reminding residents to take a few extra precautions to help protect their vehicles and belongings. They have seen an uptick in vehicles being rummaged through, along with a few vehicle thefts in the area in recent weeks.

If you see suspicious activity, particularly individuals checking vehicle door handles or looking into parked cars, please call 9-1-1 as soon as possible. Your awareness and quick reporting can help prevent crimes and assist officers with identifying those responsible.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep Springfield Township safe.

For a list of tips, click here.

Springfield Township Warns of Fake Event

Important Notice: It was brought to our attention that an online “shredding event” is being circulated as an event hosted by Springfield Township on Saturday, September 19th at 1400 Paper Mill Road.

Please be aware that this event is fake and is in no way associated with Springfield Township. This address is a private residence. The location, “Township Service Center,” does not exist. Thank you!

Verified shredding services in Montgomery County can be found by visiting here.

Springfield Township Vacation Home Checks

Springfield Township Police now offers an online Away Notification Form for residents to request free vacation home checks.

Instead of calling or visiting the police station, residents can submit their travel information online before leaving. Officers will conduct periodic patrol checks of the home while the resident is away, providing an added layer of security, though the service does not guarantee protection. Residents are encouraged to submit the form before their trip.

To submit your request, simply complete our online form here.

Have a safe trip, and they'll help keep an eye on things until you return!

Fishing Season!

With a license, patrons of all ages are permitted to fish at Sandy Run Quarry. At Hillcrest Pond, fishing is limited to patrons 15 years and younger or 65 years and older.

James A. Cisco Park: Hillcrest Pond

Address: 199 W. Montgomery Avenue, Erdenheim, PA 19038

** Fishing is limited to patrons 15 years and younger or 65 years and older **

Sandy Run Park: Quarry

Address: 1901 Walnut Avenue, Oreland, PA 19075

All Township fishing policies can be found on the Township’s website.

Movie Matinee

Come by the Springfield Township Library for a movie matinee on Friday afternoons at 2 pm! New releases, classic films, documentaries, and more!

Reading Buddies at the Springfield Library

Children in grades K to 5 can help build reading skills and confidence by reading one-on-one with a teen mentor at the library! Registration is required. Sign up for a 30-minute time slot and read with one of our teen volunteers.

Please note this is not a tutoring program to teach children how to read; this program is for reading practice and mentorship. Available dates and times are below.

Registration is required. Please call the library at 215-836-5300 or stop in to sign up.

For more information and dates and times, click here.

PA MEDI Counseling at the Springfield Library

For people on Medicare or approaching Medicare eligibility, counselors are offering free Medicare counseling at the library on Tuesdays 1- 4 p.m.

If you would like Medicare counseling, you MUST make an appointment. Please call the library at 215-836-5300.

Free Mulch Pile in Springfield Township

The Township's mulch pile is ready for your gardens! The compost site is full of garden-ready mulch. Springfield Township provides free mulch to all residents. Bring your buckets and shovels and take what you can carry!

For more details, please visit the Township's website.