Township Events for 11/27 Weekly Update
Rep. Napoleon Nelson August 11, 2023
News and Updates
Holiday Closures
The Township Building and Tax Office will be closing at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27 and will reopen for business on Monday, Dec. 27.
All CTLS branches will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27 and will return to their regularly scheduled hours on Saturday, Nov. 30.
Winter Fest & Small Business Saturday
The holidays are here. The Cassidy Dancers will be showing their talents at 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Wesley Ave. Santa will arrive there at 4:45 p.m. Shops will be open during their respective hours. Come to Downtown Glenside, enjoy the holiday spirit, and support local businesses.
When: 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 30
Where: Downtown Glenside, on Easton Rd, Glenside Ave between Easton Rd and New St, and Wesley Ave
Climate Circle
CLTS is partnering with the Township’s Environmental Advisory Council and Friends of High School Park to bring the community together to learn more about climate change and share concerns and feelings about its impact on global, local, and individual levels. You’ll read an article or listen to a podcast episode in advance of each meeting, providing us with a starting place for discussion. Registration required here; register to receive the link to the article/podcast.
When: 7 – 8 p.m., Monday, Dec. 2
Where: Elkins Park Library, 563 Church Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Coding Creatives Club
Welcome all coding enthusiasts. This club provides a time and space for teens who want to practice their computer science skills or learn new languages. There will be fun games, challenges, and resources for you to try. This is a drop-in session where kids work at their own pace, so bring your friends and have fun. There will be iPads, but feel free to bring your own computers, tablets, or phones to use as well. Ages 10-16, registration required here.
When: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4
Where: Elkins Park Library, 563 Church Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Backyard Birding 101
Join Ryan from the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership for this bird-acious program. You’ll learn how to attract birds to your yard, the basic things that birds need and how to provide them, the best time of year to see different birds, and how to identify some of the birds you may come across in your yard. Stay cozy this winter and watch nature from the comfort of your home. Register for Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Glenside Library here; register for Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Elkins Park Library here.
When: 6:30 – 7:45 p.m, Thursday, Dec. 5 (Glenside Library), 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7 (Elkins Park Library)
Where: Glenside & Elkins Park Libraries
News and Updates
Holiday Closures & Trash Collection Update
Jenkintown Borough Hall will be closed for Thanksgiving Day and on Friday, Nov. 29. It will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, Dec. 2. Jenkintown Library will also be closed for Thanksgiving Day and reopen on Friday with their usual hours.
The Borough’s curbside trash and recycling collection will be delayed one day and will be collected on Saturday, Nov. 30.
Jenkintown 150th Anniversary Essay Contest
Jenkintown 150 is holding an essay contest for Jenkintown students. This is a chance for students to express what Jenkintown means to them – past, present, and future – and contribute to a memorable milestone celebration. Click here for information on grade categories, scoring criteria, submission guidelines, prizes, and to submit your essay. The deadline is Friday, Nov. 29.
Storytime with Maddie
Join the Jenkintown Library for the next Storytime with Maddie, where you will read Our Favorite Day of the Year, by A. E. Ali.
When: 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 30
Where: Jenkintown Library, 460 Old York Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046
Jenkintown Poets Society
Calling all poets. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, join the Jenkintown Library for the next meeting of the Jenkintown Poets Society. It’s a welcoming space for everyone 18 and up – published or unpublished, beginner or advanced. Come, create, and connect with fellow poetry lovers.
When: 2 – 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 30
Where: Jenkintown Library, 460 Old York Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046
Parent & Baby Meetup
Connect with other new parents and perinatal professionals at this informal gathering. Bring your questions or concerns for support and guidance as you navigate new parenthood. This will be a weekly event going forward, which each week being hosted by a different perinatal professional who will facilitate conversation and provide resources.
When: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Tuesdays
Where: Jenkintown Library, 460 Old York Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046
News and Updates
Holiday Closures & Trash Collection Update
Springfield Township offices and the Free Library of Springfield Township will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 in observance of Thanksgiving Day. The Library will also close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27. The Administration and Library will reopen Friday, Nov. 29 following normal business hours. These business hours have recently been updated to 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Trash, recycle, and leaf waste scheduled for Thursday collection will be picked up the following business day on Friday. There might be a delay in leaf waste pickup with the shortened collection week, and in the event that leaf waste is not collected on Friday, residents should leave their leaf waste out at the curb until it is collected.
Pre-School & Baby/Toddler Storytimes
Join the Springfield Library for stories, songs, rhymes, and fun. No registration required. Sessions will be held indoors in the children’s section. Pre-School Storytime is suggested for ages 3 – 5 with a caregiver. Baby/Toddler Storytime is suggested for ages 2 and under with a caregiver.
When: 0:30 a.m., Mondays until Dec. 2 (Pre-School), 10:30 a.m., Thursdays until Dec. 5 (Baby/Toddler
Where: Free Library of Springfield Township, 8900 Hawthorne Ln, Wyndmoor, PA 19038
Storytime Yoga
Join the Springfield Library for stories and songs featuring yoga movements and breathing practices. You may bring a mat or towel, but not required. No registration required.
When: 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3
Where: Free Library of Springfield Township, 8900 Hawthorne Ln, Wyndmoor, PA 19038
Duplo Play Day
Drop into build. No registration required.
When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6
Where: Free Library of Springfield Township, 8900 Hawthorne Ln, Wyndmoor, PA 19038
Friday Matinee
Join the Springfield Library for a screening of At Eternity’s Gate. Journey inside the world and mind of Vincent Van Gogh who, despite skepticism, ridicule, and illness, created some of the world’s most beloved works of art. Starring Willem Dafoe. Rated PG-13, 111 minutes.
When: 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6
Where: Free Library of Springfield Township, 8900 Hawthorne Ln, Wyndmoor, PA 19038