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IThis page features the current month’s calendar of school and community events and meetings, especially as they pertain to children, teens, and families; a Looking Ahead section of future community events; and an archives of past calendars. In line with Abington’s pledge to the No Place for Hate initiative, monthly calendars include ethnic and religious holidays and days of observance to promote education and understanding in the diverse community of Abington-Rockledge.
March 2010 |
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Women's History Month March has been set aside to celebrate the rich and inspiring heritage of women's contributions to the United States. For more information, contact the National Women's History Project, 3343 Industrial Drive, Suite 4, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 707-636-2888 or www.nwhp.org
Open House at Eastern Center for Arts & Technology: 1:00-3:30 p.m. |
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All Abington School District Schools Closed for Teacher In-Service Day |
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Parent Course Selection Workshop at Abington Senior High School, 7:00 p.m. Details at "Parenting Programs"
Read Across America 10th Anniversary Sponsored by the National Education Association, this day celebrates the importance of reading by having caring adults visit schools as guest readers to share books with children. Observed annually on Dr. Sues's’ birthday (March 2) |
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Parent Council meeting, Rydal East Elementary School, 7:30 p.m. |
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Wednesdays in Lent During the Church season of Lent leading up to Easter Christians may attend special Wednesday Lenten services that focus on this season of reflection and repentance
Lent This 40-day period begins in Western Christian churches on Ash Wednesday and ends on April 11, the Saturday before Easter. In the Roman Catholic Church, Lent ends at sundown on April 9, the Thursday before Easter, with the beginning of the Lord's Supper. Sundays are not counted as part of the 40 days because they commemorate the Resurrection. Lent calls Christians to a period of reflection and repentance in preparation for Easter. |
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Musical at Abington Senior High School, 7:30 p.m. Details at “Things To Do” |
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Musical at Abington Senior High School, 7:30 p.m. Details at “Things To Do”
World Day of Prayer The first Friday of March has been designated World Day of Prayer. It is a worldwide movement of Christian women of many traditions and from more than 170 countries and regions, who come together in places of worship around the world to observe a common day of prayer each year. Men, women, and children are all invited to these services. The same divine service is used in every place. It promotes fellowship, understanding, and action. Check with local churches for area services. This year's theme is "In Christ There Are Many Members Yet One Body" written by the women of Papua New Guinea |
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Musical at Abington Senior High School, 2:00 & 7:30 p.m. Details at “Things To Do” |
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Daylight Saving Time Begins at 2:00 a.m. Set clocks ahead one hour. |
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Abington Board of School Directors meeting, 7:30 p.m., School District Administration Building, 970 Highland Ave., Abington |
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McKinley Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:00 p.m. |
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Musical at Abington Junior High School Little Theater, 7:30 p.m. Details at "Things To Do"
Copper Beech Elementary School PTA meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Abington Township Commissioners Meeting, 8:00 p.m. Abington Township Building, 1176 Old York Road, Abington (enter off Horace Avenue)
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Musical at Abington Junior High School Little Theater, 7:30 p.m. Details at "Things To Do" |
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Musical at Abington Junior High School Little Theater, 2:00 & 7:30 p.m. Details at "Things To Do"
Montco Band Concert, Abington Senior High School Details to be posted at "Things To Do" |
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Daylight Saving Time Begins Turn clocks ahead 1 hour. |
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Highland Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m. |
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Art Fest 2010 for Abington School district Details at “Special Events”
Abington Adult School Open House, 7:30 p.m. Abington Senior High School Cafeteria A |
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St. Patrick's Day Commemorates the patrol saint of Ireland who served as this country's bishop for 30 years and died on March 17, 461. Originally a Roman Catholic holy day, it has evolved into more of a secular celebration. It has been celebrated in the United States since 1737. A traditional symbol of the day is the shamrock which St. Patrick used to explain the Trinity of how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit could all exist as separate elements of the same entity
Art Fest 2010 for Abington School district Details at “Special Events”
Parent Advisory Council for Special Education, Copper Beech Elementary School, 7:30 p.m.
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Art Fest 2010 for Abington School district Details at “Special Events”
Willow Hill Elementary School PTO meeting, 6:30 p.m. |
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Abington School District Jazz Festival, 7:30 p.m. Details at "Things To Do" |
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First Day of Spring Vernal Equinox when day and night are approximately the same length and the new season of spring begins. |
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Parent Advisory Council for Gifted Education, Copper Beech Elementary School, 7:00 p.m. |
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Abington Board of School Directors meeting, 7:30 p.m., School District Administration Building, 970 Highland Ave., Abington |
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Roslyn Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:00 p.m. |
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Elementary School Band Festival at Abington Senior High School |
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Palm Sunday is observed by Christians to remember Jesus triumphant arrival at the holy city of Jerusalem. The crowds greeted him by waving palm branches. Today, Christians usually begin Palm Sunday services with a palm procession. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week leading to Easter. |
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Passover begins at sunset |
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Passover (Pesach), the most important of Jewish festivals, begins at sunset on the 29th and runs through April 6. It is the seven- or eight-day observance—depending on family tradition—commemorating the freedom and exodus of the Israelites (Jewish slaves) from Egypt during the reign of the Pharaoh Ramses II. It is observed with one or more Seder meals filled with ritual. Many Jews keep Passover by refraining from eating certain foods during the days of Passover, including any foods with leavening. Read more in the Bible’s book of Exodus, chapters 1-15. |
April 2010 |
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Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday is a day when Christians attend services to remember the Last Supper when Jesus celebrated the Passover with his disciples and gave the sacrament of Holy Communion |
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Good Friday, the most somber day of the Christian calendar, is observed by Christians the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion, death, and entombment of Jesus Christ. While Christians may observe the solemnity of the entire day, many especially focus on the three hours between 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m. when Christ hung on the cross. |
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Easter Vigil is observed on the Saturday between Good Friday and Easter. Traditionally, new Christians are baptized at this service. Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil services form the Triduum of Holy Week services |
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Easter, the highest point on the Christian calendar, is the celebration of Christ’s resurrection from death to win for the faithful eternal life that is observed the first Sunday following the first full moon that occurs on or after the vernal (spring) equinox |
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Parent Council Community Partners Showcase, Abington Junior High School, 7:30 p.m. |
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Buddha’s Birthday celebrates the founder of Buddhism, who lived from 563-480 B.C.
Abington Senior High School PTO meeting, Library, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
College & Career Night for students & parents, Abington Senior High School gym, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Details at “Parenting Programs” or Things To Do,” then click “Special Programs”
Overlook Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Abington Township Board of Commissioners meeting, 8:00 p.m., Abington Township Building Board Room, second floor, 1176 Old York Road, Abington |
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Indoor Guard Show, Abington Senior High School, Details to follow at "Things To Do" |
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Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) begins at sunset April 10 and honors the memory of six million Jewish martyrs and heroes who perished in the Nazi Holocaust. To learn more, visit the Holocaust Memorial Museum website: www.ushmn.org/remembrance/organizeaday. |
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Abington Junior High School PTO meeting, Library, 7:00 p.m. |
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Abington Board of School Directors meeting, Abington School District Administration Building, 970 Highland Avenue, Abington, 7:30 p.m. |
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McKinley Elementary School PTO meeting, 9:00 a.m.
Roslyn Elementary School Kindergarten orientation, 9:00 a.m. |
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Copper Beech Elementary School PTA Culture Night,,6:00-9:00 p.m. |
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Healthy Kids Day at Abington YMCA Details at "Special Events"
Abington High School Junior Prom, 7:30 p.m. |
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Highland Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m. |
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Parent Advisory Council for Special Education, Copper Beech Elementary School, 7:30 p.m. |
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Earth Day is observed on April 22 each year to acknowledge our responsibility for the environment. Information: earthday@earthday.net or www.earthday.net See “Special Events” for Earth Week celebration activities at Briar Bush Nature Center
Willow Hill Elementary School PTO meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Citizens That Care Recognition Reception presented by the Abington Community Taskforce Details at "Special Events" |
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Willow Hill Elementary School Kindergarten orientation |
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Abington Police Athletic League Golf Outing Details at "Special Events"
Parent Advisory Council for Gifted Education, Copper Beech Elementary School, 7:30 p.m. |
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Abington Board of School Directors meeting, 7:30 p.m., School District Administration Building, 970 Highland Ave., Abington |
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Roslyn Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:00 p.m. |
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Highland Elementary School Kindergarten orientation, 9:30 a.m. |
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