Township Events for 12/12 Weekly Update
Rep. Napoleon Nelson December 12, 2025
Church Road and Greenwood Avenue Improvement Project
Traffic Alert and Multiple Road Closures: PennDOT and Cheltenham Township have notified our office construction has begun and will last through July 2nd, 2026. SIGNIFICANT delays are to be expected:
- Wednesday, October 15th, through Thursday, July 2nd, 2026, westbound Route 73 (Church Road) will be closed and detoured 24/7 between Rices Mill Road and the Curtis Arboretum entrance. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Washington Lane, Route 309 (Cheltenham Avenue), Ogontz Avenue, and Easton Road.
- Wednesday, October 15th, through Thursday, July 2nd, 2026, southbound Greenwood Avenue will be closed and detoured 24/7 between Spruce Lane and Barker Road. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Township Line Road, Washington Lane, Route 309 (Cheltenham Avenue) and Ogontz Avenue.
Access to residences and businesses will be maintained at all times, including Hillcrest Center, Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, and Curtis Arboretum. Motorists are advised to allow EXTRA time when traveling near work areas, delays WILL occur. All activities are weather dependent.
For more information and updates on the project, click here.
You can check up-to-date conditions on roadways by visiting www.511pa.com, and/or subscribe to the District 6 newsletter: www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.
FREE Parking in Elkins Park and Glenside Business Districts
Parking fees will not be enforced in the Business Districts Wednesday, November 26 through Thursday, January 1. Take advantage of this to visit even more local businesses while holiday shopping!
Winter Woodland Walk
Take a quarter mile walk through High School Park featuring festive lighting and photo ops. December 6-23rd. End with a free hot cocoa at Goat House Creamery! 5-8pm nightly. $5 to enter.
Jingle Bell Jamboree
This festive celebration will bring some warm fun during the coldest time of the year. Participate in holiday crafting, hot cocoa, food, photos with Santa and offerings for kids and adults alike. Free event: food truck will be available for purchase, arts, crafts, vendors, a gingerbread house competition and kids can take pictures with Santa!
Saturday, December 13, from 12-4p.m. at Glenside Hall.
Family Storytime at the Glenside Library
Mondays through December 15, and Saturdays, December 13 @ 10:30 a.m.
This interactive class helps children develop early literacy skills with stories, rhymes, fingerplays, music, and movement. For ages 6 months to 5 years
CTLS Coding Club at the Elkins Park Library
Join the bi-weekly coding club, led by local Cheltenham teens, to learn different languages and build websites, computer apps, and games from scratch!
Wednesdays, December 17 and January 7 & 21 @ 5:00 to 5:45 p.m.
Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday from November 2025 - February 2026. Ages 8 to 12. Registration required for https://cheltenhamlibraries.libcal.com/
Cheltenham Township EMS Toy Drive
Cheltenham Township EMS is once again participating in the Plymouth Ambulance Operation Christmas Kids Toy Run!!
Drop off a new, unopened toy (no stuffed animals) to Cheltenham EMS or the Cheltenham Police Lobby through Friday December 12th. We'll be packing up the Ambulance on Saturday, December 13th to join other municipalities and head to Bryn Mawr Hospital and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. Every toy collected helps bring smiles to children's faces.
Cocoa and Canvas with Anita Thompson at the Glenside Library
Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon sipping hot cocoa and learning how to paint with the wonderful Anita Thompson on Tuesday, December 16, 4-5:30p.m.! Anita will guide you through her drawing of a snow cat which you can take home with you afterwards! For ages 6-12 and adult guardians planning to participate alongside children.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please register for each person planning to participate.
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Cheltenham Fire Company Annual Santa Run
Santa will leave the station at 5:30p.m., Saturday, December 20 and travel around escorted by your volunteer firefighters to wave hello!
Listen for the sirens, see the lights, and feel the jolly spirit!
Register Now for the Cheltenham Township Police Exam
Cheltenham Township Police are hiring! If you ever wanted to make a difference in your community, now is your chance. The mission of the Cheltenham Township Police Department is to work in partnership with our community in seeking out and solving problems to enhance our quality of life. We are committed to preserving peace and protecting the lives, property, and rights of ALL people.
Both the Physical Agility Test and Written Exam will be held on the same day Rain/Snow or Shine- Registration starts at 8a.m. on January, 31st, 2026, at Cedarbrook Middle School. See flyer and our website for detailed information & to sign up!
https://www.cheltenhamtownship.org/pview.aspx?id=55012...
A to Z World Food Database
Did you know that you can access A to Z World Food with your CTLS Library Card?
A to Z World Food is a database that contains traditional recipes and food culture information for 174 countries. With categories like Daily Meals, Dining Etiquette, Special Occasion Foods, and more!
Available to: All patrons for in-library use; Remotely for Cheltenham residents only
Card required: In-Library – No; Remotely – Yes
Check out A to Z World Food and CTLS' other resources here!
https://cheltenhamlibraries.org/research-it/
FREE Holiday Season Parking in Jenkintown Borough
Borough is pleased to announce that the Holiday parking schedule begins November 27th, 2025, and will continue through December 31st, 2025. All parking is FREE on Saturdays & Sundays. All parking fees are waived on these days on the street or in either municipal lot.
As a reminder in accordance with Chapter 172 'Vehicles and Traffic' there is no charge for parking after 6:00 PM on any day.
Please contact Borough Hall at (215) 885-0700 with any questions or concerns
Storytime with Maddie at the Jenkintown Library
Storytime with Maddie on Saturday, December 13th, at 11am! This week's book is THE SNOW THIEF by Alice Hemming 
Hanukkah Menorah Lighting in Jenkintown Town Square! 
Come bring light, warmth, and community spirit to the heart of Jenkintown for the annual Hanukkah Menorah Lighting on Monday, December 15th, at 6:30p.m. in Jenkintown Town Square!
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to celebrate the Festival of Lights together.
Free Treats!
Donuts courtesy of Giant
Hot Cocoa courtesy of the JCA
Whether you celebrate Hanukkah or simply want to join in a joyful community tradition, everyone is welcome. Come share the light!
WINTER HANDPRINT PLATES
December 9th through December 13th
Happy winter! Before the New Year arrives, be sure to capture one last 2025 memory with a special Winter Handprint Plate. Availability is limited, so register now to reserve your spot!
In an effort to make each plate as special as it deserves, each family’s plate(s) will have individual 30-minute sessions. Each session can accommodate up to 3 children. Please choose a time slot from the available sessions that works for your family/group! Click here to register! Click here to donate.
If you do not see an available date/time that works for you, or have any other questions or concerns, please email our Youth Programmer, Maddie (they/them), at mbarton@mclinc.org so we can accommodate your scheduling needs!
Family Jigsaw Puzzle Competition at the Jenkintown Library
Our friends at Ravensburger are sponsoring a Family Jigsaw Puzzle Competition! 
On Saturday, December 20th, at 2 p.m., up to 6 families will race to see who can put the puzzle together first. The puzzle is recommended for children ages 7 and up. So, grab your nearest and dearest, put on your thinking caps, and get ready to put the pieces together during an afternoon of family fun! Register here.
Rockin’ with Rene at the Jenkintown Library
Get ready to rock and roll at the library! 
The library’s last Rockin’ with Rene in 2025 is on Thursday, December 18th, at 10:30am! They’ll have a fun, musical morning full of singing, dancing, laughter, and rhythm! Perfect for little ones ages 0–5, this interactive program is a hit with kids and grown-ups alike. 
Bring your energy, your smiles, and your best dance moves — it’s time to start your Thursday with a rockin’ good time! 
Recycle Your String Lights at Borough Hall!
Drop off broken string lights at Jenkintown Borough Hall for recycling. There is a yellow recycling bin designated for string lights.
Thank you for helping us keep our recycling trucks running by placing string lights in this bin.
Road closure alert! 
PennDOT announced today that pipe replacement is scheduled on Stenton Avenue in Springfield and Whitemarsh Townships beginning on Monday, December 15th through Thursday, December 18th from 9a.m. until 4p.m. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Bethlehem Pike, Route 73 (Skippack Pike/Church Road) and Joshua Road.
Allow extra time when traveling near the work area as backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.
For more information head to Springfield Township’s website:https://www.springfieldmontco.org/.../news.../article/...
Free Library of Springfield Township is HIRING!
The Free Library of Springfield Township is accepting applications for a Part-Time Library Assistant. The person in this position performs circulation tasks: checks materials in and out; informs the public of the library’s programs; signs patrons up for library cards, classes and programs; and maintains order and efficiency in the book stacks. For more information click here.
Springfield Township December Book Raffle
End the Year Reading with the Library December book raffle! Stop by the library to fill out a ticket for a chance to win all of these books. Keep them or gift them, it's up to you! Drawing will be held on December 19th.
PreSchool Karate Storytime at the Springfield Library
Come read “Action Adventures” at the Springfield Library Monday, December 15th, at 10a.m. with Action Karate, and they’ll also give a karate demonstration. Suggested for ages 8 and up. No registration required.
Music and Movement with Miss Sam
Join other 3-5year olds (and their caregiver) at the Springfield Library for Music and Movement with Miss Sam on the 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 10:30-11a.m. The next session is Tuesday, December 16th. No registration is required.
LEGO Play Day at the Springfield Township Library
Drop in to build with the library’s LEGO bricks on Wednesday, December 17, 4-5:30p.m. Suggested for ages 4 plus. No registration required.
Join Springfield Middle School Multi-Cultural Club
Middle School parents! Check out the MCC- Mondays after school from 2:45-3:45p.m. in the Art Room, if your child is interested in joining the Multicultural Students club. To join, email Counselor Mrs. Biase at lauren_biase@sdst.org or stop by Room 302A.
Springfield Township Snow Shovel Registry
The list is LIVE! Springfield Township's Student Snow Shoveler Registry for the 2025-2026 year is now available.