Details in the email messages were inaccurate. The department wants to assure residents there is no known predator targeting children in our township.

You can download the entire press release from the police department’s website or visit www.haverfordtownship.com. Scroll to the bottom of page to Quick Links and click on the Police Department.

You can help by …

1. Taking part in the 2-mile race or 1-mile walk through the Chatham Park neighborhood. It’s a great first race for new runners and for families looking to run or walk together. Race Fee is $15 per individual or $45 per family through May 16. From May 17 to 21, the fee is $18/individual or $50/family.
2. Becoming a sponsor. We know many of you and your families and friends own businesses and provide services to Chatham families. You can advertise for as little as $100. Get a sponsorship form and details from the Downloads section.
3. Reading the book Maniac Magee with your children as part of the Maniac Magee Reading Race to the Finish at Chatham Park.
   Maniac Magee is a great book about prejudice and love and home and baseball and fear and understanding. Chatham Park Library has 100 copies available to check out. Written by Jerry Spinelli, who grew up in Norristown and later raised his 6 children in the Chatham Park community, the book tells the tale of Jeffrey Lionel Magee. At the age of 11, he goes on the run in search of a place to belong.

Children are encouraged to mark their reading journey with each section of the book and at the end donate items needed by families who stay at the Norristown Salvation Army. Find all the details, items needed by the shelter, and grade-level forms at the Chatham Park Library website.

Items needed:

• Diapers and wipes
• Towels
• Baby lotion
• Baby shampoo
• Clothes (0-6 months)
• Washcloths
• Diaper ointment
• Bottles
• Blankets
• Sleep sacks
• Nursing items
• Baby laundry detergent

Mothers’ Home in Darby is a residential shelter for pregnant women and new mothers who are in crisis. Staff provide physical, emotional and developmental support including instruction in positive life skills, parenting, and job preparation.

Chatham Park children can run in this challenge and help win prizes for our school. The elementary team with the best combined time wins the trophy to keep at school for a year. The elementary school with the most participants wins a cash prize. Registration fee is $10 till 4/21 and $15 from 4/22 until race day. Go to the race website to register online or print a registration form.

The race begins in front of Haverford High School, 200 Mill Road, and continues on Darby Road, which will be closed for the duration of the Twilight Run. Families can also enjoy a post-race party featuring live music and refreshments. Adults and older children can take part in the 5K run or walk.

For complete details, visit www.haverfordtwilightrun.org.

The mission of the Haverford Education Foundation is “to cultivate innovative learning opportunities that inspire and motivate Haverford Township students.” All proceeds from the Twilight Run are used to fund learning activities throughout our school district. Many innovative programs at Chatham Park have been funded by the Foundation, including an exercise program for kindergarteners and after-school science education.

For complete details and to volunteer, visit www.freedomplay.org. On the right side of the page, click on “Volunteer for Build” to let us know when you can help, how many children need child care and what tools you can lend. This is a barn-raising style of building, all done by our community, and we need your tools, too.

The play structure, known as Freedom Playground, will be a state-of-the-art, custom-built play structure, made from composite lumber. It will be 100% accessible to people of all abilities and ages. We are asking all of Haverford Township to become part of this remarkable experience.

Live Homework Help® is available for kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as introductory-level college classes and adult learners. This program connects students to a real live tutor. The service is free.

Students of all ages simply log on to the DCLS website and click on the Live Homework Help®  icon. You’ll be asked only for your library card number, grade level and the subject with which you need help. Within a few minutes or less, you are connected to an expert tutor. Students can receive help in math, science, social studies or English. Tutors are trained and screened for safety.

If you don’t have a library card, get one at the Haverford Township Free Library, 1601 Darby Road (corner of Darby and Mill Roads). A library card is free and can be obtained by any Delaware County resident over age 17. Parents can get a card for children under 17. You just need to bring proof of your residence (driver’s license, lease, check showing your address) when applying. Go to the library’s website for complete information.

If you’d like to learn more about the program, please call DCLS at 610-891-8622 or visit the web site at www.delcolibraries.org and click on the Live Homework Help® icon. Funding for this service is provided by Delaware County Council.

Food will also be available for purchase. Admission is free.