Township Events for 10/9 Weekly Update
Rep. Napoleon Nelson October 9, 2026
Congresswoman Madeleine Dean Town Hall
Congresswoman Madeleine Dean is hosting a town hall in Abington on October 21st.
RSVP is required. Location details to come.
RSVP here.
FREE Paper Shredding Event
State Senator Art Haywood and State Representative Ben Sanchez will be hosting a free paper shredding event on Saturday, October 10th at 10 a.m. at Copper Beech Elementary School in Glenside.
Renninger Rampage
We're ramping up for a busy October! Wrestling fans - or families looking for a new sort of night out - join us October 10th for Renninger Rampage!
Gates open at 2 p.m.; the show starts at 3 p.m.
There will be food trucks and a wrestler meet-and-greet as well!
October 24th will be the annual Fall Fest and Bonfire, and stay tuned because we'll be announcing a trio of Halloween treats next week!
Citizens Police Academy Registration is now OPEN!!
Cheltenham Police want you to join them for their second annual Citizens Police Academy! Come get to know their officers and experience the different parts of what their day-to-day life can look like serving the Cheltenham Township community.
They are so grateful for the partnerships they created with last year's class and look forward to creating more!
Questions? Contact Officer Stephanie Greenwald, sgreenwald@cheltenhampa.gov, or call: 215-610-9048. Learn more here.
The deadline to apply is October 13th. Class size is limited and slots filled by order of applications received.
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 23 & 30 from 10:30-11:45 AM
For families with children between 1 and 3 p.m.
Registration required here
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 on October 27, 7 PM at Rowland CC.
3. Tunes Before Treats - Judy Tudy performs a Halloween concert on October 31, 2 PM at the Little League fields
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 10th, at 11:15 am! This week's book is THE LITTLE OLD LADY WHO WAS NOT AFRAID OF ANYTHING by Linda Williams
Come ready to talk, share your thoughts, discover new perspectives, and maybe revisit an old favorite. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the classics or just getting started, everyone is welcome!
Senior Care Workshop with Cornerstone Caregiving
Join us on Tuesday, October 13th from 1 to 3 pm for a Senior Care Workshop with Cornerstone Caregiving. Learn more about one-on-one care, in-home caregiving, and private, personalized care plans.
Cornerstone Caregiving serves East Philadelphia and its surrounding areas, offering in-home care services. Their caregivers take the time to get to know each client individually, providing personalized care plans tailored to their needs. To learn more, visit cornerstonecaregiving.com
Storytime with Maddie
Join us for Storytime with Maddie on Saturday, October 17th, at 11:15 am! This week's book is GO AWAY, BIG GREEN MONSTER! by Ed Emberley 
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
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.
TEENtober at the Springfield Library
Throughout the month of October, your teens are being celebrated! Your teens can participate in Library Bingo. Each Bingo that is achieved earns a raffle ticket towards a prize drawing at the end of the month.
Bingo cards are available in the YA area all month long.
Pick one up now! For teens grade 6-12.
The Wonderful World of Disney
Wednesday, October 14th 3-5 PM
Do you love all things Disney? Everything from Disney World to Pixar? Disney as a company started in 1923 as an animation studio. What it has evolved to today is more than just cartoons. It expanded into live-action films, television, and theme parks. They extended their company to include Pixar, National Geographic, Marvel Entertainment, Lucasfilm and the entire ABC television network.
How much do you really know about Disney? Test your knowledge with some games, watch some movie shorts and create your own Disney character.
RSVP required. Sorry, for TEENS in 6-12th grades
Ceramic Ghost Workshop
Get into the spooky season spirit with InDi Studio at the Ceramic Ghost Workshop!
Work with clay to create a unique ghost that will look perfect on your mantle or as a spooky centerpiece. Your handmade ghost will be available for pickup one week after the class date at the Township Admin Building (1510 Paper Mill Rd).
Check out InDi Studio on Pinterest to get ideas for your ghost creation! https://pin.it/5WpCu0MVA
Register now on RecDesk.
Home Fire Safety Workshop
October is Fire Prevention Month, so to celebrate, Springfield Township is offering FREE opportunities for residents to get involved! The goal this month is to raise awareness around fire safety and help protect residents' homes and families.
FREE smoke alarms are still available at the Township Admin Building (1510 Paper Mill Rd). Come by and grab yours while supplies last. These alarms are part of the Township's second annual smoke alarm giveaway program that provides residents with 10-year, worry-free smoke alarms. This is thanks to continued support from Denney Electric in Ambler, along with Local Vitality Grant funding and local business partnerships. Special recognition goes to A to Z Party Rental, LaSalle College High School, PECO, TD Bank, Keystone Municipal Services, United Inspection Agency, Robertson's Florist, Woodrow & Associates, Comly Family, and Utility Line Services for their generosity!
The Township's Fire Marshal, Pat DePaul, is hosting a FREE Home Fire Safety Workshop! Pat will go over everything from smoke detectors to extension cords, lithium batteries, and beyond. The workshop takes place on Tuesday, October 20th at 7 PM in the large meeting room of the Free Library (8900 Hawthorne Ln).
For more information about fire safety and how to get involved this month, visit the Township website.
FREE Shredding Event
FREE Shredding Event on Saturday, November 14th, 9a.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.
Student Snow Shovel Registry
Get your shovels ready; winter is just around the corner! Springfield Township is once again connecting students and neighbors through the Student Snow Shovel Registry!
The annual registry is now live for the 2026–27 season, offering Springfield Township Middle School and High School students the chance to sign up and provide snow removal services in their neighborhoods. The program not only gives students the opportunity to earn some extra money but also helps support elderly residents and others who may be unable to shovel on their own. Students set their own rates, and payment is handled privately between the shoveler and the homeowner.
Residents will be able to access the full registry list at the end of November, just in time for the first winter storms.
Students must supply their own shovel, and if under 18, a parent or guardian's signature is required to sign up.
The registry is a great way to bring neighbors together while ensuring our sidewalks and driveways stay safe and accessible. It’s also a wonderful way for students to learn responsibility and engage with their community!
Students interested in participating are encouraged to sign up soon to be included in this year’s list. Click here to register.
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.