FEBRUARY 2023

West Pikeland Staff and Residents Complete CPR and AED Training

Sending a huge thank you to Bill Cooper from Uwchlan Ambulance Corps who led an excellent ASHI CPR and AED training course yesterday afternoon at the West Pikeland Township Office Building for township staff and residents. Participants learned CPR, defibrillator training, and how to respond to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and choking incidents.

Car Break-Ins Reported at Montgomery School

Please be advised that there were two vehicle break-ins recently reported at the Montgomery School. Personal items were taken by a local gang driving in red cars. The gang is known for breaking car windows. Similar incidents have been reported in neighboring municipalities. At this time, the break-ins have only occurred in parking lots, and no private residences have been targeted. Community members are asked to not leave personal items such as bags or phones out in plain sight while they are away from their vehicles. For questions, please contact 610-590-5300.

Bridge Repair to Begin on Yellow Springs Road in West Pikeland Township on January 30, 2023

Please be advised that from Monday, January 30th, through mid-February, a 24/7 road closure is scheduled on Yellow Springs Road between Elbow Lane and Lower Pine Creek Road. During the closure, motorists are directed to use Route 113 (Kimberton Road), Clover Mill Road, and Merlin Road. Built in 1911, the 24-foot-wide structure carries an average of 607 vehicles a day.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area because backups and delays will occur. Local access will be maintained up to the construction zone. The schedule is weather dependent.

Volunteers Needed for Parks and Recreation Committee

Are you looking for a way to give back to the community? Become a volunteer for West Pikeland Township and join our Parks and Recreation Committee! The Parks and Recreation Committee takes initiative in planning for the present and future park and recreation needs of the residents of West Pikeland Township, and advises the Board of Supervisors and other township committees on issues that pertain to park and recreation services. This committee meets the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 PM. For questions or more information, please email office@westpikeland.com. Interested parties should fill out a volunteer application at https://www.westpikeland.com/volunteer.

Environmental Advisory Council

February 7, 2023 @ 7:30 PM



1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs

The public is welcome to attend. Masks are optional. Please enter via the courtyard.

Fall in Love with Chester Springs Library

By: Susie Hawkins

Happy February library lovers! This month, Chester Springs Library has great programs for all ages to enjoy! From February 6-February 14, stop in anytime and visit our Valentine’s Day card-making table to create a Valentine for someone special.

 

For the little ones and school-agers, we have several exciting events. On Friday, February 17 (DASD Day Off) come to a special guest story time with local dentist, Dr. Riina, at 10:30am. Later that afternoon, Naturalist Jared Brandt will be back at Chester Springs to put on an interactive program all about birds. Learn more and register for Bird Bonanza here. On Monday, February 20th (DASD Day Off) partake in the Paper Airplane competition! Learn why paper airplanes fly and make a few yourself. Register here. On Thursday, February 23, Mr. Dan will be at the library for Makin’Music at 10:30am. Visit our calendar here to learn more about these programs and explore all the programs we offer. 

We didn’t forget about the adults! On Tuesday, February 7 a staff member from PA state representative Kristine Howard’s office will be here from 10am to 1pm to answer PA state related questions and assist seniors (65+) with getting or renewing their free Septa key cards. On Tuesday, February 14 learn about the new library catalog with our library director, Nancy Niggel. The new catalog has a lot of exciting and useful features to explore. There will also be coffee and treats for participants. Join us for our monthly Book Club on Friday, February 24 at 2pm where we’ll be discussing The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan. Contact the library to reserve your copy and inquire about virtually attending. Finally, register here for our Winter Sowing Workshop on Tuesday, February 28 at 10:30am. Learn how to get a jump on growing seedlings outdoors in the winter!

Start the New Year with a class at Historic Yellow Springs! If you have not registered, there is still time. We are offering Fine Art and Pottery classes for adults, teens, tweens and kids. Explore the arts through drawing, pastels, painting, sculpture, pottery and more. Try out new media such as alcohol inks. To learn more and register, go to: https://www.yellowsprings.org/education/classes_workshops.html.

Registration is Open for the 2023 French Creek Iron Tour!

Known as one of the region's most beautiful bike rides, with well-stocked rest stops and the best volunteers, this scenic bicycle tour starts in Kimberton, PA and takes riders through the preserved lands in the French and Pickering Creeks watersheds.

With 11, 20, 32, 50, 62, 75, and 100 mile options for road courses, and two gravel courses- a Petite Gravel (60-70 miles) and a Grande Gravel (80-90 miles), there is a course for everyone.

All proceeds from the Iron Tour benefit the mission of French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust to preserve, steward, and connect people to the land in northern Chester County.