Township Offering Black History Month Programs

Newtown Township Parks and Recreation is hosting two events in celebration of Black History Month, which is February.

On Friday, there will be a Black History Month Celebration at the township administration building beginning at 6 p.m. The evening will feature a chance to make an Adinkra, an African symbol that is a code for lessons and stories. Participants will also hear stories. The cost to participate is $42 for residents, $50 for nonresidents. There’s also a $5 materials fee due at the start of class.

Then, on Monday, Feb. 20, Parks and Rec will host an African needle felt design class.  The class starts at 2 p.m. and is open to children grades four and up. Council Rock schools are closed Feb. 20 for President’s Day.

The cost for the needle felt class is $25 for residents, $32 for nonresidents. 

To register or for more information, visit www.newtownfun.com or call 215-968-2800, ext. 239.