Township Events for 8/14 Weekly Update
Rep. Napoleon Nelson August 14, 2026
Summer Reading Challenge
We're two weeks into this year's CTLS Summer Reading Challenge!
Read for 15 minutes for at least 30 days to complete the challenge and earn prizes throughout the summer! Stop by a CTLS branch to join the challenge or register on Beanstack to track your Summer Reading progress.
CTLS Library of Things Spotlight
Did you know that you can borrow a tree pruner from the library? Borrow ukuleles, STEM toys, sewing machines, American Girl Dolls, and more from the Library of Things at your CTLS libraries!
Both the Elkins Park & Glenside Libraries have a Library of Things for patrons to borrow. Elkins Park has each item featured on this special display. Want to borrow something? Choose your item, grab the tag, and take it up to the desk when you’re ready to check out. Don't buy it. Borrow it! With the Library of Things! 
Summer Science at the Glenside Free Library
Messy Science, Friday, August 21st, at 2:30 p.m. at the Glenside Library. Ms. Allusion is mixing up another mess of science experiments that you can get hands-on with. Ages 6-12.
Senior Coffee & Crossword
Come to the Elkins Park Library on Monday, August 24th at 11am, in the community room for coffee and puzzles! Crossword, Sudoku, jigsaw, and more!
Let’s meet our neighbors and enjoy some time together. 
Virtual Book Discussion Group
Are you looking for a friendly and welcoming book group to join? Why not come to one of our August meetings?
Check out this month's picks for our adult book groups. (The Elkins Park Book Discussion Group is on summer break, but will return in the fall!)
Battle of the Breweries
Sunday, August 30, Gimbel Field, 4 PM
Local breweries go head-to-head to craft unique, Cheltenham-inspired beers exclusively for this competition. Attendees can sample the beers, cast their votes, and enjoy an afternoon filled with great brews and food at the Gimbel Field Concert in the Park featuring country artist Sam Stinson. At the end of the event, one brewery will be crowned the champion!
Participating breweries:
- Bill's Best Brewery
- The Ways Restaurant and Brewery
- Crooked Eye Brewery
- Human Robot
- Punch Buggy Brewing Company
- Twisted Gingers
- Tannery Run Brew Works
- Well Crafted Beer Company
SAVE THE DATE: Vaccination Clinic
Mark your calendars for the Cheltenham School District’s COVID and flu vaccine clinic on Tuesday, September 29th at Cheltenham Township Cedarbrook Middle School (CBK). More details to follow.
Please direct any questions to Eric's RX Shoppe (215) 509-5597 ext. 2.
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.
Church Road and Greenwood Avenue Improvement Project
PennDOT and Cheltenham Township have announced major road closures and delays related to ongoing construction: Proposed Construction End: September 2027
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.
Jenkintown Food Cupboard August Needs
JFC cannot thank their community enough for their 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 August begins, please take a look at our August Wish List for the essential items needed to keep their shelves stocked.
Every single donation makes a vital difference, helping them provide food for over 300 families in need weekly.
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 the library for Storytime with Maddie on Saturday, August 15th, at 11:15 am! This week's book is BIG FAMILY BEACH DAY by Nina Crews 
Kindergarten Storytime
Join us for Kindergarten Storytime for children entering kindergarten this fall! Stories, songs, and a craft to celebrate starting school.
Monday, August 17th at 4:30 PM
Tuesday, August 25th at 6:30 PM
All family members are welcome to attend. No registration required.
Jenkintown Turns Orange for the Flyers Community Caravan
The Philadelphia Flyers’ 10th annual Community Caravan is coming to Jenkintown’s Town Square on Monday, August 31 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm!
Local food vendors include: The Keep Easy, Human Robot Jenkintown, and J-Town Market.
More details to follow soon!
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
Municipal Solar Project Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Come celebrate the completion of one of the Township's sustainability initiatives!
Springfield Township will celebrate the completion of its new municipal solar installation with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, August 19, at 9:30 a.m. at the Springfield Township Administration Building, 1510 Paper Mill Road, Wyndmoor, as part of the Philadelphia Energy Authority’s Solar Week.
The project includes 887 solar panels across two rooftop systems with a combined capacity of 390 kW. Expected to generate approximately 456,273 kWh annually; about 89% of the Township’s municipal electricity use. The $629,125 project will reduce long-term costs and strengthen energy resilience. Montgomery County Commissioner Jamila Winder and Chief Sustainability Officer Devi Ramkissoon will also present the Township with a $250,000 Montco 2040 Implementation Grant supporting the project.
Residents are also invited to Solar & You, a free public education event from 9–11 a.m. at the Free Library of Springfield Township, 8900 Hawthorne Lane, Wyndmoor. Representatives from the Philadelphia Energy Authority and project partners will discuss residential and commercial solar, including the Solarize Greater Philadelphia program, available incentives, financing opportunities, and the benefits of solar energy.
UnEarth a Story
One more week to track your reading! You have until the end of August to pick up any prizes you've earned.
Last day to track your reading: Saturday, August 15th.
Celebration for kids’ 50-day readers: August 18th, 4:30-6:30p.m.
Celebration for teens: Wednesday, August 19th, 6p.m.
Last day to pick up prizes: Monday, August 31st.
Springfield Concerts in the Park
Pack up your blankets and join Springfield Parks and Rec for Concerts in the Park, Thursdays, 6:30 p.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.
Travel the Regions of the United States
Northeast - August 19th, Wednesday 6-8PM
The Northeast Region, our home turf, is known for its history and the formation of our great country. We will explore our history, have a Northeast Street Food Cook-Off and create mural art to honor Philadelphia as the "Mural Capital of the World".
The city has over 2000 active murals all over the city. This is the end of summer reading, so of course there will be raffles to be won.
Interested, register here!
Save the date, Springfield!
Community Day 2026 is happening Sunday, October 4th. Mark it, circle it, set 17 reminders- we don’t care how, just don’t miss it!
Free food, free fun, and the whole neighborhood in one place.
More details coming soon - follow along here.
Springfield Township Vacation Home Checks
Springfield Township Police now offers an online Away Notification Form for residents to request free vacation home checks.
Instead of calling or visiting the police station, residents can submit their travel information online before leaving. Officers will conduct periodic patrol checks of the home while the resident is away, providing an added layer of security, though the service does not guarantee protection. Residents are encouraged to submit the form before their trip.
To submit your request, simply complete our online form here.
Have a safe trip, and they'll help keep an eye on things until you return!
Daily Swim Pass for the Flourtown Country Club
Springfield Township residents can enjoy free access to the Flourtown Country Club pool through the Township's Daily Swim Pass program.
Passes admit up to two adults and three children from the same family and may be used up to two times per year.
The pool is open daily from June 15 through September 4, 2026. Certain blackout dates apply. Contact the Township for more information and pass availability.
The swimming pool is open daily from 12 to 8 PM (or dusk, whichever is earlier) beginning June 15 through September 4, 2026. The daily pass is not available for use on June 20, July 3-5, or July 12.
Please click here for more information.
Click here for updated summer hours. Click here for holiday closures.
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.
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.