Township Events for 9/18 Weekly Update
Rep. Napoleon Nelson September 3, 2026
Cheltenham Township Bus Patrol Program in Effect!
It’s really not that hard. 
See the school bus. See the flashing red lights. See the Stop sign. 
STOP
Sundays on the Parkway
Sundays on the Parkway Starts Sunday, September 13th
Time: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Tookany Creek Parkway (between Central Avenue and Beryl Road) Schedule: Four Sundays each in the spring and the fall (weather permitting)
The goal of the road closure is to give people a traffic-free space for outdoor activities, living up to the motto "More 'park', less 'way.
LAST Learn to Fish of the Year!
- Rods, tackle, bait, and basic instruction will be provided
- You are welcome to bring your own rod & reel
- Great for youth & adults who are new or intermediate anglers.
This event is subject to weather conditions. Please refer to this page for the most up-to-date status information.
Tuesday, September 15th, 2026 at 5PM - 7PM - Register here.
Kleinheinz Pond, 41 Tookany Creek Parkway, Cheltenham, PA 19012
Elkins Park Used Book Sale
The Elkins Park Friends are back with their first book sale of the season!
There are thousands of items to choose from, including a wide range of hardcover and paperback books for all ages, vinyl albums, puzzles, board games, and more!
Most books are priced reasonably, so you're sure to find a great deal. New items are added every month!
September Hours:
Friday, September 18th to Sunday, September 20th
Friday: 12:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Camp William Penn Day
Come celebrate and commemorate the anniversary of the first training camp for colored troops during the Civil War in historic La Mott on Saturday, September 19th, at 10a.m.
Click here for more information.
Observe the Moon!
Join the Elkins Park Library and the Friends of High School Park for International Observe the Moon Night! 
They’ll start off at 7:00 p.m. with a talk by NASA Solar System Ambassador Ann Marie Schmiedekamp. Immediately following the talk, we will have two activities in the parking lot: moon viewing and crater creation. Bring your telescopes and enthusiasm for the cosmos and messy science!
Saturday, September 19, at 7p.m. at the Elkins Park Library
Registration required
This program is a partnership with the Friends of High School Park.
Concert in the Park
Sunday, September 20th - Montco Jazz Festival - Robinson Park, 4pm
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic to enjoy free family entertainment.
The concerts will be rotating throughout various Township parks as scheduled below, and three events marked with * are part of the Cheltenham Celebrates America 250 series.
No off-site alcohol is permitted. The Township's "Brews with a View" beer garden program with brews by The Ways Restaurant and Brewery in Glenside will be part of all events except October 31.
SAVE the Date for Adult Game Night!
Game Night for Adults is now at the Elkins Park AND Glenside Libraries!
Have a fun night out playing board and card games with our open and friendly group! Volunteers will host tables featuring a variety of games. No prior knowledge of the games is needed, just your interest in having fun and learning new games.
Optionally, you can bring a game you love to teach and play.
Elkins Park Library: September 21 @ 6:30 PM
Become a Volunteer Firefighter at La Mott
The next volunteer informational session is two weeks away! Learn what it means to volunteer with La Mott Fire Station on Thursday, September 24th, at 7p.m. at the firestation, 7600 Penrose Ave, Elkins Park.
Call 215-635-0996 or email development@lamottfire.com for more information or with questions. You can also check out the website.
Youth Chess Club
Mark your calendars! Youth Chess Club at the Elkins Park Library returned on Monday, August 31!
Tom Petersen (long-time Cheltenham resident and father of three) runs the club, teaching new players and facilitating matches. All skill levels are welcome! For ages 7 to 13.
Our next date: Monday, September 28 @ 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Elkins Park Library
Registration required here.
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.
FREE Paper Shredding Event
SAVE the DATE! State Senator Art Haywood and State Representative Ben Sanchez will be hosting a free paper shredding event on Saturday, October 10th at 10a.m. at Copper Beech Elementary School in Glenside.
Permit Parking Enforcement Began 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 September 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 September Wish List for the essential items needed to keep our shelves stocked.
Every single donation makes a vital difference, helping provide food for over 300 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- 4pm, 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, September 19th, at 11:15am! This week's book is TIME FOR SCHOOL, LITTLE BLUE TRUCK by Alice Schertle 
Chess Club at the Jenkintown Library
Checkmate! Join us on Wednesday, September 23rd, at 5:30pm for another Chess Club meeting. All ages and levels are welcome to participate.
New to the game? Learn how to play! Already a pro? Come challenge other experienced players, or help us teach beginners! Boards will be provided.
No experience needed! All are welcome!
Rockin with Rene!
Get ready to rock and roll at the library!
Join us Thursday, September 3rd, at 11:15 am for Rockin’ with Rene—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
Storytime with Maddie
Join us for Farmers Market Storytime with Maddie on Thursday, September 24th, at 4:30pm! This week’s book is WORRY, WORRY WHALE AND THE CLASSROOM JITTERS by Deborah Diesen
Jenkintown Borough Recycling Bins Available
Jenkintown Borough has a limited supply of Recycling Toters available for residents. Please complete this form (tap here to open the form) so we can connect with you and provide you with a toter.
This form closes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026.
Questions? Please contact Borough Hall.
700 Summit Ave, Jenkintown PA 19046
Phone: 215-885-0700
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.
Springfield Township Warns of Fake Event
Important Notice: It was brought to our attention that an online “shredding event” is being circulated as an event hosted by Springfield Township on Saturday, September 19th at 1400 Paper Mill Road.
Please be aware that this event is fake and is in no way associated with Springfield Township. This address is a private residence. The location, “Township Service Center” does not exist. Thank you!
Verified shredding services in Montgomery County can be found by visiting here.
beTwEEN the pages
Relax after school at the library before you have to hit the books, while creating art, play games, watch movies, and more! Come see what fun can be had.
For Teens IN Grades 6-12th Tuesdays 3-4:30p.m.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the Springfield Library
Your favorite stuffie can spend a night at the library and then join the librarians the next day for a story and slideshow about their adventures! The limit is one stuffed animal per child. Suggested for ages 3+.
Drop off on Tuesday, September 22nd, between 10am-8p.m.
Storytime and Slideshow on Wednesday, September 23rd at 4:30p.m.
Family Game Night at the Springfield Library
Come to the Springfield Library on Tuesday, September 29th, at 6:30p.m. for a Family Game Night, sponsored by the Child Guidance Resource Center of Montgomery County!
Medicare: the Basics
No registration is required for these two sessions at the Springfield Library. You have your choice of attending on either
Wednesday, September 30th at 7 p.m. OR
Saturday, October 3rd, at 10:30 a.m.
Come talk with experts about how to enroll, your eligibility, Part A, Part B, Part C, Part D, Part E, enrollment periods, etc. Get your questions answered!
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.
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.
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.