Tredyffrin Township June E-Newsletter

TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP       June 2014 E-NEWSLETTER   1100 DuPortail Road | Berwyn, PA | 19312 www.tredyffrin.org |610-644-1400   REGISTER NOW! Tredyffrin Township  Summer Camp Programs   There are still openings in Township Day Camp @ Wilson Farm Park Camp begins June 24 and runs until August 1 9:00 am until noon Register for one week or all six! Do not miss out on the fun at the park this summer.   Be sure to visit our Recreation page on the Township website for sports camps information. Basketball at Teegarden Park for boys & Girls Tennis and Squash for all ages Soccer Shots Ultimate Camp Little Laxer Lacrosse Camp   If singing, acting or songwriting is your interest check out the Groove programs.   Tredyffrin Recreation offers something for everyone!   Read more... Summer Concerts @ Wilson Farm Park   The 2014 Summer in the Park concert series schedule is now available! June 26- Almost Fab July 10- Chico's Vibe July 17 – Sofa Kings July 24 – Crow's Feet July 31 – The O'Fenders   All concerts are free to the public and start at 7:00 pm at the Shire Pavilion.   The Township would like to thank our 2014 Community sponsors: Tredyffrin Township Foundation for Parks & Recreation; Auxilium; Main Line Health Paoli Hospital; Matthew's Paoli Ford; Penn Medicine; Pitcairn Properties; Sila Heating & Air Conditioning Family Safety Expo and Movie Night    State Representative Warren Kampf will host a free Family Safety Expo and Movie Night June 20, 2014 6:30-10:30 p.m. at Wilson Farm Park on Lee Road in Chesterbrook   This will be a fun evening for the whole family. Adults will get the chance to meet with representatives from local and state agencies who will share information focused on health and safety.  Children will enjoy ice cream, popcorn, a moon bounce, inflatable slide and face painting, followed by a special costume parade and a special showing of the Disney hit "Frozen."   Event sponsors include Comcast, Pennsylvania Healthcare Association, PECO and Aqua.   While the event is free, registration is required and the first 250 children age 15 and under will need tickets for the popcorn and ice cream.   The informational portion of the evening will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the costume parade at 8:20 p.m., and the movie at 8:30 p.m.   To register, call Representative Kampf's office 610-251-2876 Tredyffrin Township  4th of July Celebration @ Wilson Farm Park   Friday July 4, 2014 7:00-9:00 pm   Concert by West Chester Community Concert Band   Fireworks show begins at dusk For more information or interested in sponsoring this event call 610-408-3626 Still Time to Sign Up!   June 23-27 – Summer Police Kids Camp (Monday thru Friday – 9:00 a.m. to Noon) Fun & Informative Summer Police Camp for Kids ages 9-14   Join the fun and be part of the series of Police and emergency responder demonstrations, educational presentations and fun physical activities.   Enrollment is limited and registration is first-come-first-served.  Call 610-408-3641 or email srose@tredyffrin.org   Read more...   Community Day @ Wilson Farm Park   Tredyffrin Township Recreation is looking for exhibitors and vendors for the Community Day/10th Birthday Party for Wilson Farm Park   September 27, 2014 Wilson Farm Park 10:00 am-4:00 pm   If you are interested is sharing information about your organization, business or you have the next hot item to sell, contact Hilliary Mallory for more details - hmallory@tredyffrin.org Read more...   Library News It's Summer at Tredyffrin Township Libraries!   Red Fox Book Shop 1/2 Price Book Sale Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 6, 7, and 8 Find your summer reading at the Red Fox Book Shop's "Get Ready for the Beach" 1/2 Price Book Sale! There's something for everyone! Over 5,000 books in all genres: mysteries, business, cookbooks, history, biographies, children's, vintage sets, prize-winning authors, coffee table books, sci-fi, personal development, and more. Proceeds benefit Tredyffrin Public Library. The Red Fox Book Shop is located on the lower level of Tredyffrin Public Library, 582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford. Sale hours are Friday 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sunday 1-5 p.m.   Paoli Library June Events for Kids 18 Darby Road, Paoli http://tredyffrinlibraries.org For more information, call 610-296-7996. . "FIZZ, BOOM, READ!" Kick-off Ice Cream Party Wednesday, June 18, 3:30-5:30 pm Sign up for the "Fizz, Boom, Read" 2014 Summer Reading Club at Paoli Library, and enjoy music and entertainment, face painting, plus a frozen free treat courtesy of Twisted Mango in Paoli.   Bugs & Butterflies Thursday, June 26, 11 am-Noon  For ages 5-12. Tyler Arboretum comes to the library for a morning nature program for elementary aged students. Register online at www.tredyffrinlibraries.org/pkids.asp   Engineer It! Monday, June 30, 2-3 pm  For ages 7-12. The Marshall Steam Engine Museum arrives at Paoli Library for a program on engineering for older elementary students. Visit for details and register online at www.tredyffrinlibraries.org/pkids.asp. Tredyffrin Public Library June Events for Kids 582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford For more information, call 610-688-7092, ext. 210   Summer Reading Club Kickoff Party Friday, June 20, 4:30-5:30 pm Sign up for a summer reading club and join the party! Read all summer long while enjoying fun activities and winning prizes! All ages are invited to kickoff summer reading by clapping, dancing, and smiling to Makin' Music's interactive and lively rockin' rhythms. If the weather is nice, there will be no attendance limit. In the case of bad weather, the event will be in the Library's Large Meeting Room and limited to the first 120 people.   Wayne Art Center: Science Art Project Thursday, June 26, 9:45-10:25 am for ages 3-5 years 10:45 –11:25 am for ages 5-8 years Join the talented art teachers from the Wayne Art Center in making a creative science themed art project. Tickets will be available at the children's desk to the first 20 children.   Bunny Money Monday, June 23, 11 am Children in grades 2-3 will enjoy the story Bunny Money by Rosemary Wells and learn the value of money. Tickets available at the Children's desk. Sponsored by Beneficial Bank. Read more... Swimming Pool Code Safety Check to see that all pool filtering equipment is still grounded correctly as this may be overlooked during reassembly after winterization.  NOTE: Always shut the power off when working on electrical pool equipment. Check to see that all pool perimeter fencing is not in disrepair so that a minimum 48" high barrier is maintained to secure the pool area. Be sure that all doors directly accessing the pool area are equipped with an appropriate alarm mechanism. NOTE: A building security system that chimes when a door is opened is acceptable. All operable gates as part of the fence barrier shall be self-closing with the ability to be self-latching from a distance of 12" to closure. The Tredyffrin Township's Department of Inspection and Permit Services wishes all Township residents, especially our pool owners, a safe and enjoyable summer season.   Please feel free to contact us with code questions or concerns.   JOB WELL DONE!   Thank you...thank you...thank you...to all Township residents, staff, supervisors, and visitors who participated in the Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, June 2, in Keene Hall at the Tredyffrin Township Building.   Enjoy your summer and know that you started it off by helping others with your donation!     HHW Recycling Events   Chester County Solid Waste Authority is holding a household hazardous waste event this month on Friday, June 20th, at the Coatesville 9th-10th Grade Center, 1425 E. Lancaster Highway, Coatesvlle (same entrance as CAT Brandwine on Route 30 across from the Dairy Queen). Read more...     Reporting Potholes   This winter has taken its toll on our roads. If you would like to report a pothole on either a Township or State road, please follow the link for information on who to contact.  Read more...     TTTV Spring Classes   Don't just watch TV... Make it! Next session of TTTV's Free Basics of Video Production & Certification classes will be offered in the fall. Watch here later in the summer for more details. Read more...   In this Issue Summer Camps Concert Series Family Expo and Movie Night Fourth of July Police Summer Camp Community Day Library News Swimming Pool Code Safety Blood Drive HHW Recycle Event Pothole Reporting TTTV Classes Stormwater Committee Add to calendar     June 10 | 7:30 am Environmental Advisory Council Add to calendar     June 10 | 7:00 pm Park & Recreation Board Add to calendar     June 11 | 7:00 pm   Traffic Committee Add to calendar     June 18 | 7:30 am   Board of Supervisors Add to calendar   June 16| 7:30 pm Planning Commission Add to calendar   June 19| 7 pm   Zoning Hearing Board Add to calendar   June 26| 7 pm Library Board @ Paoli Public Library   June 26 | 7:30 pm   Join us on Facebook     Follow us on Twitter     Send us an Email

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