Township of Cumru, Berks County, Pennsylvania

UPCOMING TOWNSHIP AND COMMUNITY EVENTS & PROGRAMS

• The Governor Mifflin Area Citizens Academy will be taking place throughout the month of April, 2012. It is a great way to gain a greater understanding of your local governments, to ask questions, and to learn how you can participate in your borough, school district or township. Flyer available here. Call (610)921-7246 for more information.

• Zumba Dance Classes Thursday evenings from 6:15pm-7:15pm at the Warren Recreation Center. First class is November 17, 2011. The cost is $5/class. Please contact the instructor, Chantel Palermo, at (610) 621-3035 for details. (Zumba Flyer)

• "A Touch of Class" Dance Aerobics Wednesday evenings beginning March 28, 2012. $45/person for an 8 week session. Must Register at the Twp offices. 6:15-7:00pm: Tappin' Down the Pounds! or 7:00pm-7:45pm: Walking Aerobics! (Dance Aerobics Flyer)

• Fight Back! Women's Self Offense for Rape Prevention A comprehensive hands-on training for women, featuring easy-to-learn, uncomplicated techniques for combating stand up attacks, being pinned, immobilized or forced into a vehicle. Learn proven prevention strategies and how to employ a decisive and explosive counter attack if you find yourself in a already compromised position. Learn how to fight smart and capitalize on your greatest strengths, how to remain focused, and not be paralyzed by fear. This seminar is a must attend for those interested in being safe, confident, and secure! Scheduled for April 13, 2012 from 5pm-8pm at the Warren Recreation Center. Brought to you by Carl Britt, 7th Dan Black Belt & Senior Professor for Kempo Karate. Defensive Tactics Expert and Owner of BFIT (Britt's Fighting Integrated Tactics), that provides combative and personal protection training. Cost: $49.00, registration opens February 1st.             

This is what we hope will be the start to a successful series of defense seminars, check back for additional classes and information.

• 2012 Summer Playground information now available online. (Playground Flyer)            Registration forms available here, parent information packets with field trip permission slips available here.

UPCOMING TOWNSHIP MEETINGS

FEATURED SERVICES

ADMINISTRATION ALERTS

PUBLIC WORKS ALERTS

Road Closings:

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POLICE DEPARTMENT ALERTS

FIRE DEPARTMENT ALERTS

This section of the website will be used to display any special alerts from the Cumru Township Police Department. Alerts may include items such as warnings about a spree of burglaries or vandalism in the area, they may also include updates on upcoming police events such as the Annual Kids, Cops, and Friends Trout Derby. Check back often to stay informed.

Security Alarm information must be updated for 2012.

The Cumru Township Fire Department (CTFD) will be using this section of the website for any special alerts they may have. Alerts may include information on fire safety and fire prevention, they may also include updates on upcoming fire department events such as the Annual Joint Fire Prevention Open House or Fire Housing Ceremonies. Visit our site often, so that you don't miss a thing!

Fire Alarm information must be updated for 2012.

Put a Freeze on Winter Fires! USFA Winter Fire Safety information available here.

RESIDENT SERVICES

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS:
For more information click on the following website. http://mifflincommunity.com/fire

PARK AND RECREATION:
The Park and Recreation Board has one vacancy. Any resident interested in joining the board please contact the Township for more information. We are also always looking for volunteers to help run our events, if you are interested please contact us.

Summer Playground Leader

Application Packet: complete and mail to or drop off at the Township Municipal building

*We will be accepting applications and conducting interviews until all available positions are filled.

Board of Elections needs volunteers for primary:
Berks County needs registered voters to work the polls for the April 24th Primary. Workers will receive a stipend for their service along with payment for attending training. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact the Office of Election Services at 610-478-6490.