Township Events for 6/18 Weekly Update
Rep. Napoleon Nelson June 18, 2026
Cheltenham Juneteenth Festival
The Cheltenham African American Alliance (CAAA) and Cheltenham School District invite residents to the fifth annual Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom Festival on June 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cheltenham High School.
This free, family-friendly event will feature live music, food, games, face painting, a moon bounce, a game truck, and more as the community comes together to celebrate freedom, culture, and history.
For more information, visit here or contact CAAA at cheltenhamalliancecaaa@gmail.com.
Second Annual Firefly & Solstice Celebration
Celebrate the first day of summer at the Friends of Robinson Park's Second Annual Firefly & Solstice Celebration!
Join The Friends of Robinson Park on Saturday, June 20, from 6:00 p.m. until dusk for a free, family-friendly evening of community, nature, and summer magic. Enjoy floral crown and garland making, fairy-inspired fun, and the chance to watch fireflies light up the park at dusk.
Feel free to bring a blanket or chair, a beverage, and a dish to share. Fairy wings and midsummer attire are encouraged for all ages!
Rain date: June 27. They hope to see you there!
Reading Buddies is coming back to the Glenside Library!
Join their 6-week program that promotes literacy and community. Young readers will partner with a teen volunteer and take turns reading their favorite stories out loud. This is great for both new and reluctant readers and teens who want to inspire learning.
Thursdays, June 25 to July 30 @ 6:30 to 7:00 pm
Ages 5-10 for young readers, Registration required
Ages 14-17 for teen readers. Please email ctlsyouth@mclinc.org to register
Team USA Watch Party
Calling all soccer fans and bandwagoners!
Come watch with us as we support Team USA next Thursday, June 25, at Glenside Pool (8:30 PM). No alcohol permitted.
Free for residents, $5 for non-residents.
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What the Vikings Left Behind
Monday, June 29
7:00 PM
Elkins Park Library
Learn about how the Vikings lived over 1,000 years ago. Try out archaeological tools and make your own runestone with clay using the Viking alphabet. For ages 6 to 12. Registration required.
Cheltenham Township 2026 Pool Season: May 23 to Labor Day
It’s with great pleasure that we get to share that Cheltenham Township pools are open.
Great job Parks and Recreation department on a job well done.
Pool Hours:
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Monday through Sunday
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Holiday Hours (Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day)
Click here for additional details.
Cheltenham Wants to Know How YOU Get Your News!
Have you chimed in yet? Cheltenham Township wants to hear from you!
Help the Township learn how their communication has the best reach and impact. Take the survey here.
Thank you for engaging with them!
Permit Parking Enforcement Begins July 1st in Cheltenham
Cheltenham Township offers both Residential and Commercial Parking Permit Programs to improve access to parking within designated areas and support neighborhood residents and local businesses.
Residential permits provide eligible residents with access to permit parking areas, while commercial permits are available to employees of local merchants seeking a convenient alternative to daily or hourly parking payments.
You can learn more here.
Cop Camp Registration Now Open!
Cop Camp is back! Cadets ages 8-10 years old are invited to spend three days with CTPD to learn all about police work and build camaraderie with new friends and their local police officers.
Camp will run June 24th through June 26th. Additional information can be found here and the registration link can be found here.
Space is limited and seats are confirmed upon receiving a completed application!
Sign Up for Cheltenham Township Fire Department Camp
Join Cheltenham Fire Company Camp for an exciting, hands-on fire camp where you'll learn firefighting skills, teamwork, and leadership!
- Hands-on firefighting activities
- Fire Safety Education
- Work with real volunteer firefighters
When: Tuesdays: June 23, June 30, July 7, 21, and 28;
Saturdays, July 4 (parade) and July 18
Time: Tuesday 6:30-8:45 PM, Saturday 8 AM to 12 PM
Where: Cheltenham Fire Company: 413 Ryers Ave, Cheltenham, PA 19012
Who: Ages 14-17
Register at this link. T-shirt included with $20 registration.
Email firecamp@cheltenhamfirecompany.org with questions.
Church Road and Greenwood Avenue Improvement Project
Traffic Alert: Road Closures Through July 2, 2026
PennDOT and Cheltenham Township have announced major road closures and delays related to ongoing construction through July 2, 2026.
24/7 Closures:
- Westbound Route 73 (Church Rd) between Rices Mill Rd and Curtis Arboretum
- Southbound Greenwood Ave between Spruce Lane and Barker Rd
Detours will be posted, and significant delays are expected. Access to homes and businesses will remain open.
Drivers should allow extra travel time, as traffic delays are likely. All work is 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.
Waverly Bridge Replacement Project
E. Waverly Road between S. Keswick Ave and Rices Mill Road closed on February 13, 2026 for replacement of Montgomery County Bridge 275 over Tookany Creek near Glenside Memorial Hall.
A detour is in place via S. Keswick Ave and E. Glenside Ave. Pedestrian access to Glenside Hall will remain open during construction.
The project is expected to be completed in April 2028. Learn more here.
Cheltenham Celebrates America 250
At a December 10, 2025, Public Affairs Committee meeting, Parks and Recreation Director Bill Salvatore announced the Township’s lineup of monthly events for Cheltenham 250 Events, marking the nation’s semi-quincentennial.
The yearlong series highlights Cheltenham’s history, architecture, and parks through community events.
Attendees can collect special commemorative coins for a Cheltenham Celebrates America 250 passport coin book.
To get involved or sponsor an event, contact Parks and Recreation at 215-887-1000 ext. 226 or by email.
Storytime with Maddie
Join the Jenkintown Library for Farmers Market Storytime with Maddie on Thursday afternoons at 4:30pm through August! They’re kicking things off with RAINBOWSAURUS by Steve Antony 
Jenkintown Food Cupboard June Wishlist
Jenkintown Food Cupboard is incredibly grateful for the community's ongoing support! May was a standout month thanks to the YMCA Drive and our regular donors. To help them prepare for the season ahead, please see their June Wish List for a selection of easy-to-use summertime cooking essentials.
Ongoing Need: they are always looking for brown paper grocery bags (with handles) and reusable bags to help distribute food safely and easily.
Jenkintown Food Cupboard June Produce
Wondering what fresh produce is in season this month? Check out this article complete with recipes from Food52.?
June brings the kind of produce that makes cooking feel easy. The fruit is sweeter, the vegetables are brighter, and simple recipes do most of the work. Click here to see what The JFC is making with this month's produce!
Jenkintown Borough Institutes Single Use Plastic Bag Ban
On March 25, 2026, Jenkintown Borough Council passed a new ordinance to reduce plastic waste in the community.
Starting July 23, 2026:
- Stores may no longer provide single-use plastic bags
- Customers are encouraged to bring reusable bags
- Paper or reusable bags may be offered for at least $0.10
- Stores will switch to compostable straws and stirrers (plastic straws available upon request)
What businesses need to know:
Questions? Contact George Locke, Borough Manager, at glocke@jenkintownboro.com or (215) 885-0700.
Jenkintown Music Series
For the full 2026 Jenkintown Summer Music Series Schedule, see above.
Jenkintown Bookstore Open Now
BREAKING NEWS!
The Jenkintown bookstore will be open every Thursday from 4pm to 6pm during the Jenkintown Farmers Market starting TODAY! Make sure to swing by and find your favorite books at a great low price, all while supporting your local library.
Hope to see you there! 
Springfield Library Closed on Friday For Juneteenth
TOWNSHIP OFFICES & FREE LIBRARY CLOSED
Springfield Township offices and operations and the Library will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth. The Library's Book Drop will be closed during that time as well.
The Administration building will reopen Monday following normal summer business hours. The Library will reopen Saturday following normal business hours.
MODIFIED TRASH & LEAF COLLECTION
There will be no refuse, recycling, or leaf waste collection on Friday, June 19th, 2026.
Trash, recycle and leaf waste regularly scheduled for Friday collection will be picked up on Monday, June 22, 2026. Please make sure to have all materials at the curb by 7 AM on Monday. 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.
McKelvie Park Basketball Courts Temporarily Closed
Beginning on Monday, June 1st through Friday, June 19th, McKelvie Park Basketball Courts in Oreland will be closed for resurfacing.
We ask residents to avoid the courts while resurfacing activities are being accomplished. We apologize for any inconvenience, yet look forward to refurbished courts in time for summer!
For more information on this project, visit the Township website.
Springfield Concerts in the Park
Pack up your blankets and join Springfield Parks and Rec for Concerts in the Park, Thursdays, 6:30p.m. at Cisco Park Gazebo. Grab your chairs and blankets, the weather will be great! Family friendly, free and weather permitting. All weather updates will be posted on the Springfield Township Park and Rec Facebook Page. 
UnEarth a Story!
SAVE THE DATE: Summer Reading 2026! For all ages, registration opens June 8th.
Springfield Township Summer Office Hours
The Springfield Township Administration Building will be following new, seasonal business hours starting on Tuesday, May 26 through Friday, September 4. 
New Schedule:
Monday - Thursday; 8:00AM to 5:30PM
Friday; 8:00AM to 11:30AM
Saturday & Sunday; Closed
*Please note: These changes will not impact trash, recycle, and leaf waste collection OR Library hours.
View the website for more details.
To view the Free Library's summer hours, please visit their designated page on the website.
Driving Safely During Deer Season
Oh deer! 
As deer season ramps up, so does the risk of unexpected encounters on the road. Stay alert, especially at dusk and dawn! Slow down, and remember that if you see one deer, more may be nearby. A little extra caution can go a long way in keeping you and others safe!
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 year 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 2pm! New releases, classic films, documentaries, and more!
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 1-4p.m.
If you would like Medicare counseling, you MUST make an appointment. Please call the library at 215-836-5300 or email
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.
Leaf Waste Collection Resumes
2026 Residential Curbside Leaf Collection Program resumed February 24th and will run through mid-December. 
For more information about this program visit the Township's website.
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 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.