Township Events for 04/25 Weekly Update
Rep. Napoleon Nelson August 11, 2023
News and Updates
PECO Work Update
PECO’s third-party contractor crews will be setting new utility poles, installing cross arms and other equipment, and transferring electrical lines in the following locations between April 28 and May 2:
- Beech Ave between Old York Rd and Sycamore Ave (lane closure)
- Valley Rd and Sharpless Rd (lane closure)
- Ansley Ave and N 12th St (lane closure)
- Sharpless Rd and Mountain Rd (lane closure)
- Valley Rd and Mountain Rd (lane closure)
Plant & Seed Swap
Have more seeds than you need? Propagated yourself into a corner? Making room in your garden? Bring your labeled plants and seeds to the Glenside Library this weekend to swap with neighbors. House plants, garden plants, and vegetables all accepted. Please label your plants and seeds.
When: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, April 26
Where: Glenside Library (atop the stairway entrance), 215 S Keswick Ave, Glenside, PA 19038
Bio Blitz
Join the Glenside Library and Ryan from the Tookany/Tacony Frankford Watershed Foundation Partnership (TTF) to learn how to use the iNaturalist app to learn about and participate in a watershed-wide effort to document local wildlife. Bring your smart device as there will be a guided nature exploration where you can practice using the app. For more information, contact Ryan at ryan@ttfwatershed.org or (215) 744-1853. Registration required.
When: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Saturday, April 26
Where: Glenside Library, 215 S Keswick Ave, Glenside, PA 19038
Fairy House Hunt with Friends of High School Park
The annual Fairy House Hunt returns for another year. Wander through High School Park and learn about each of the park’s ecosystems, while searching for fairy houses. Collect one bead from each house and make a fairy bracelet at the end. Registration is required.
When: 2 – 4 p.m., Saturday, April 26
Where: High School Park, 7910 Montgomery Ave, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Game Night
It’s time to get your game on at the Elkins Park Library. All experience levels are welcome to join. Feel free to bring your own favorite board games and get a group together to teach, learn, and play.
When: 6:30 – 9 p.m., Monday, April 28
Where: Elkins Park Library, 563 Church Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Evening Storytime
Come and meet Ms. Allison for Storytime at the Glenside Library. This interactive class helps children develop early literacy skills with stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and music and movement. For ages 6 months to 5 years with a caregiver.
When: 6:30 – 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 29
Where: Glenside Library, 215 S Keswick Ave, Glenside, PA 19038
ParkMobile Info Session
Need help figuring out ParkMobile? Cheltenham Township Police Department Community Services Officer Jennifer Niehoff will be tabling at the Elkins Park Library to answer questions about the Township’s parking payment system.
When: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Thursday, May 1
Where: Elkins Park Library, 563 Church Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Movie Night: American Dream
Join the Glenside Library in honoring International Workers’ Day by watching the Academy Award-winning documentary, American Dream (1990), about the effects of a union strike at a Minnesota meatpacking plant. The film will start promptly, and light refreshments will be provided. Rated PG-13, 100 minutes.
When: 7 – 8:45 p.m., Thursday, May 1
Where: Glenside Library, 215 S Keswick Ave, Glenside, PA 19038
Downtown Glenside’s Arts Festival
The Downtown Glenside Foundation, Cheltenham Township, and Arcadia University are bringing you a spring Arts Festival. Come enjoy artwork from over 50 participating artists, food and beverage trucks, an interactive kids area, and so much more.
When: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday, May 3
Where: Downtown Glenside (Easton Rd)
Reminder: Cheltenham CTC Town Hall
Cheltenham Communities That Care is hosting a town hall to discuss the issues of vaping and youth consuming alcohol at parties. A panel of concerned community leaders will discuss these issues, answer questions, and determine the steps to be taken to protect our youth and community as a whole. Please register online by May 12.
When: 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 14
Where: Little Theater at Cheltenham High School, 500 Rices Mill Rd, Wyncote, PA 19095
Save the Date: Juneteenth Festival
The Cheltenham School District & Cheltenham African American Aliance are sponsoring their 4th annual Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom Festival on Thursday, June 19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cheltenham High School.
It will be a day of cultural experiences as we reflect, celebrate, and learn from local poets, dance performers, musicians, and more.
News and Updates
Storytime with Maddie
Join the Jenkintown Library this week for another Storytime with Maddie. This week’s book is Saturday Night at the Dinosaur Stomp, by Carol Diggory Shields. In the community room, and craft included.
When: 11 a.m., Saturday, April 26
Where: Jenkintown Library, 460 York Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046
Wellness Workshop
Life can be challenging and stressful. Give yourself the gift of a mental reset by joining the Jenkintown Library for “Maximize Your Wellness” with Robin K. Ingram, a representative from the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI). This workshop will focus on the eight dimensions of wellness, how to use research-based strategies to develop coping skills that promote resilience, the interconnectedness between our basic needs and overall well-being.
When: 2 p.m., Saturday, April 26
Where: Jenkintown Library, 460 York Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046
Yarn & Yarn
The Jenkintown Library is hosting another Yarn & Yarn. You are encouraged to bring your current craft project and your favorite book (or current read) to discuss with attendees. This is a great way to get and share book recommendations while making progress on your projects. Feel free to bring non-book recommendations as well, such as knitting patterns.
When: 2 p.m., Sunday, April 27
Where: Jenkintown Library, 460 York Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046
Shelf Discovery Event
If you’re anything like the librarians at the Jenkintown Library, you have an ever-growing To Be Read (TBR) list and love finding new titles to add to it. Or maybe you don’t have an extensive TBR and aren’t sure what to read next. You are invited to join the library to preview the upcoming new releases for May.
When: 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 29
Where: Jenkintown Library, 460 York Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046
Aging in Place
Learn how to make simple adjustments to create an age-friendly environment and life plan for you or those you care about.
When: 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 30
Where: Jenkintown Library, 460 York Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046
Free E-Waste Recycling Event
Jenkintown Borough is sponsoring a free electronic waste recycling event coming soon. Items that can be accepted are TVs, small appliances, computers, hard drives, cell phones, computer monitors, and any item with a plug.
When: 9 – 11 a.m., Saturday, May 3
Where: Jenkintown Library, 460 York Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046
Mother’s Day Handprint Plates
Come to the Jenkintown Library to make some magical Mother’s Day memories. Friends of all ages are invited to create a unique, long-lasting gift to keep or share with mothers, grandmothers, or anyone you feel excited to celebrate this Mother’s Day. Registration is required due to limited supplies and must be completed by Wednesday, April 30.
When: 1 – 3 p.m., Saturday, May 3
Where: Jenkintown Library, 460 York Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046
LEGO Club
Unleash your creativity, build epic structures, and make new friends. This event is for children ages 3 and up with parental discretion. All LEGO materials provided.
When: 5:30 p.m., Monday, May 5
Where: Jenkintown Library, 460 York Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046
Save the Date: Mocktails for Mommies
The Jenkintown Library is hosting an early Mother’s Day celebration – leave the kids at home for mocktails, snacks, crafts, trivia, and chit-chat with other mothers.
When: 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 6
Where: Jenkintown Library, 460 York Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046
News and Updates
STEM Night with Dash and Dot Robots
Learn coding basics by programming Dash and Dot robots. All supplies provided. For ages 9 and up. Registration is required due to limited supplies.
When: 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 29
Where: Springfield Library, 8900 Hawthorne Ln, Wyndmoor, PA 19038
Home Track Meet & Senior Night
Show your school spirit and cheer on the Springfield Township High School track & field team (or Cheltenham’s, we won’t pick a side.) at their next meet. It’s also Senior Night, so come to honor the graduating athletes.
When: 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 29
Where: Springfield Township High School, 1801 E. Paper Mill Rd, Erdenheim, PA 19038
Duplo Play Day
Drop in to build. No registration required.
When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Friday, May 2
Where: Springfield Library, 8900 Hawthorne Ln, Wyndmoor, PA 19038
Friday Matinee
Join the Springfield Library for a screening of A Complete Unknown. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota named Bob Dylan arrives with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. Starring Timothee Chalamet, Elle Fanning, Edward Norton. Rated R, 141 minutes.
When: 2 p.m., Friday, May 2
Where: Springfield Library, 8900 Hawthorne Ln, Wyndmoor, PA 19038
Socrates Café
All are invited to share & discuss their viewpoints on various topics.
When: 7 p.m., Monday, May 5
Where: Springfield Library, 8900 Hawthorne Ln, Wyndmoor, PA 19038
Save the Date: Walnut Ave Project Public Meeting
Another public open house has been scheduled for the Walnut Ave Project. A draft concept design will be discussed.
When: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 7
Where: Springfield Township Building,1510 Paper Mill Rd, Wyndmoor, PA 19038
Register Now: Kids' Chess Play Day
Play chess with other kids, have fun, and build your skills. Suggested for ages 6 to 11. Some experience is recommended, as this is not an instructional class. Registration is required (click on the links for each day below).
When: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 6 | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Thursday, May 15
Where: Springfield Library, 8900 Hawthorne Ln, Wyndmoor, PA 19038
Register Now – Teen Video Night
Calling all directors, actors, and filmmakers. Try your hand at directing, acting, and video editing. Work with our green screen, iPads and video software to create a one-of-a-kind production of your very own. For teens grades 6 to 12, registration required.
When: 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 13
Where: Springfield Library, 8900 Hawthorne Ln, Wyndmoor, PA 19038