Township Events for 03/28 Weekly Update
Rep. Napoleon Nelson August 11, 2023
News and Updates
Good Friday Closures
- Township Building Closed
- Public Works & Waverly Rd Compost Facilities Closed
- Schools Closed
- No Garden Debris or Special Collection
Art Night for Adults: Daytime Edition
When: 11 a.m., Saturday, March 30
Where: Elkins Park Library, Saturday
Age: Adults
In honor of the solar eclipse happening on April 8, we’ll use the power of the sun to make art. Sun print paper is coated with a photo-sensitive chemical that reacts in light. We’ll use an assortment of objects from nature to create shadow and light areas.
Dress for a possible mess.
Registration required.
The "Climate Circle"
When: 7-8 p.m., Wednesday, April 3
Where: Elkins Park Library
Cheltenham Township Library System is partnering with the township’s environmental advisory council and FHSP to bring the community together to learn more about climate change and share concerns and feelings about its impact on global, local, and individual levels. Register at cheltenhamlibraries.org.
Trees Available: Arbor Day is April 26.
Through PECO and Arbor Day Foundation, 120 trees are available for reservation and pickup at Wall Park between 9-11 a.m., Arbor Day, Friday, April 26
Energy-Saving Trees is a program designed to help customers understand where to plant trees on their property for maximum energy savings. Explore the program and your potential savings, and reserve your tree at arborday.org/peco.
Now Hiring Cheltenham Pool Staff
It’s time to think about your summer plans. Check out the open positions on the Cheltenham Employment page and contact the Parks and Rec Department with any questions: Recruitment (adp.com)
Cheltenham Police officer exam scheduled
When: 8 a.m., Saturday, March 30
Where: Cheltenham High School
To take the officer exam, scan the QR Code for detailed information or go to cheltenhampa.gov/policetest to apply.
National Crayon Day
When: 11 a.m., Saturday, March 30
Where: Jenkintown Library
Since the library isn't open on Sundays, and because it's a holiday, join us for a crayon themed Storytime on Saturday the 30th at 11am! Ms. Kaycie will be reading The Day The Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt. Littles can also participate in our Crayon Scavenger Hunt and win a prize.
Baby and Parent Meetup
When: 10:30-11:30 a.m., the first Tuesday of each month
Where: Jenkintown Library
This is a free meet-up for parents and their babies at the Jenkintown Library (ideal for newborns- 1 yr olds) hosted by Doula Adriane and Baby Gear Group Jenkintown. Come meet other new parents or ask a postpartum doula your questions. There will also be baby gear for you to try out and toys for your little ones to play with from Baby Gear Group Jenkintown.
News and Updates
Good Friday Closures & Modified Trash 2024
Springfield Township offices and operations will be closed on Friday, March 29 in observance of Good Friday.
The Free Library of Springfield Township will also be closed March 29 & 31. The Library's Book Drop will be closed during that time as well.
The Library will remain open on Saturday, March 30.
Township offices and the Library will reopen Monday following normal business hours.
Modified Trash & Leaf Collection
There will be no refuse, recycling, or leaf waste collection on Friday, March 29.
Trash, recycle, and leaf waste regularly scheduled for Friday collection will be picked up on Monday, April 1. There could be a slight delay in leaf waste pickup. In the event that leaf waste on the Friday route is not collected on Monday, residents should leave their leaf waste out at the curb until it is collected.
Good Friday Closures & Modified Trash 2024 | Springfield Township (springfieldmontco.org)
Book Donation Days
The Free Library of Springfield Township we be accepting book donations from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 6 and April 20 for the upcoming Friends of the Library Book Sale at the Springfield Library. No electronics, encyclopedias, business books, textbooks or coffee table books please. Gently used fiction, non-fiction, children’s and young adult will gratefully be accepted.
Free E-Waste Recycling Event
When: 9-11 a.m., Saturday, March 30
Where: Enfield Elementary School
Cohosted by Springfield School District and the Springfield Township EAC.
See the Flyer for what is recyclable and what is not.
For more information about the event contact Russell at (215) 779-1644.
Senior Stretch
When: 11 a.m.-noon, every Wednesday through April 24
Where: Free Library of Springfield Twp.
Join Jeromee Baker, certified yoga instructor, personal trainer, reiki master and flexologist for an engaging and rejuvenating class which anyone can do. You can either sit or stand or use a yoga mat. You decide which works best for you. Learn how to stretch and improve your quality of life. Please bring a yoga mat or a blanket. No registration required.