Proceeds of the Twilight Run event benefit the Haverford Township School District Education

Foundation’s Mini and Empowerment Grant programs whose mission is to fund innovative

learning opportunities that inspire Haverford students.

Registration is OPEN for the Haverford Twilight 5K Run/Walk and Elementary School One-Mile Challenge!

Saturday, April 22nd, 2023

Haverford Township Community and local runners and walkers of all ages: The Haverford Twilight 5K Run/Walk & Elementary School One-Mile Challenge is back! This unique community event takes runners and walkers through the heart of Haverford Township, ending with a “Party on the Town” offering free and reduced cost food and beverage items from local pubs, restaurants, delis, and dessert shops. Your race bib is your “ticket” to the “Party”!

Race Sign-up information can be found at:

https://haverfordedfoundation.org/twilight-run

Join the Haverford Township Civic Council for our Annual Meeting on Wednesday, April 26th, 2023 at the CREC! This year, we will have round table discussions to workshop small group topics like marketing, event planning, and more. Local civic association and community leaders - you won't want to miss this event!

More details and RSVP here: https://conta.cc/3SwEqD4

We hope to see YOU!

2023 Spring Tree Giveaway

Beautify your yard and help bring back Havertown's shade canopy!

In support of Arbor Day (Friday, April 28), Haverford Township's Shade Tree Commission (STC) will distribute beautiful, young, shade trees FREE of cost to 100 lucky Township residents.

There are 10 trees each of 10 different species. Winners will be chosen by a lottery.

The Tree Lottery is only open to Haverford Township resident property owners and one lottery entry is permitted per household.

Details can be found on the Township website at https://havtwp.org/STC_Tree_Giveaway.html

Help us help the community! 100% of proceeds donated back.

Come dressed in your derby best and join us for some lite apps, drinks, raffles, silent auction and more!

If you would still like to make a donation, be a sponsor, donate a raffle/silent auction item, or make an in-kind donation please contact Dara Gans at

[email protected].

Saturday, May 6, 2023

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

LOCATION:

The Farm

415 Birmingham Road

West Chester, PA 19382

We hope you will us for Derby Day race and festivities!

Tue May 9th 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Haverford Township Free Library

Friends, family and community members are invited to this interactive conversation.

We will be joined by a treatment professional and an individual in recovery. Together we will address:

• Why it is that some people become addicted, while others do not.
• How to respond when we are concerned about someone’s substance use.
• How we can challenge stigma and remove obstacles to seeking treatment and support.
• How we find recovery as individuals, as families, and as a community



Special Guest: Michael Blanche, MSS, LCSW Michael is the Co-Founder of Ethos Treatment, LLC. He is a licensed clinical social worker with more than twenty years of experience providing all levels of direct clinical care in the treatment of addiction and mental health.

Registration is required. To register, go to www.convo.zone/haverford

This program is made possible through a partnership between the Haverford Township Free Library, Be a Part of the Conversation, and the Haverford Alliance for Drug Awareness (HADA.)

EAC Upcoming Events

April 22nd Delaware County Hazardous Waste Event 8:30a-2pm- FREE, register on EventBrite HERE

April 22nd, 9a-12p: - Earth Day Activities

9000 Parkview Drive, Haverford

Come celebrate Earth Day with us! Earth Day is celebrated in 193 countries and 2023 marks the 53rd anniversary. Plant trees and native flowers, participate in other restorative projects or learn from the experts about environmental initiatives. Be sure to stick around for food, prizes, and other fun activities.

Sign up HERE

April 23rd, 7pm: Climate Adaptation Discussion for Haverford Township (virtual)

The weather is more extreme with large storms. There are forecasts for longer heat events over the next 10 years. We need to adapt. Members of the EAC lead a discussion on what you can do.

Free, registration required HERE

May 8, 7pm: Backyard Composting (virtual)

Learn about composting, and if you are a Haverford Township resident, you may purchase a subsidized composting bin.

Free, registration required HERE

May 18, 7pm: Heat Pump 101 (virtual)

Modifying HVAC systems to eliminate CO2 emissions is the most pressing challenge to prevent the worst of climate change. In this webinar, learn how heat pumps work, performance of today's more efficient units rated for very cold temps, project challenges and nuances to consider when switching from fossil fuel HVAC, the rapid pace of tech innovation in heat pump HVAC, equity and larger trends among NY utilities and municipalities currently accelerating head pump adoption.

Free, registration required HERE

The Haverford Township Civic Council is looking for a volunteer (or 2 or 3) to help with delivering, setting up, and returning shared equipment such as tents, movie screens, speakers, etc. for civic group and township events.

Interested in helping out?

Please email Rick Miller at: [email protected] for details.

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