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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.
July 2010 |
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Free Community Concert Details at "Things To Do" |
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Independence Day The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Second Continental Congress in 1776. This is a legal holiday in all 50 states and territories and a federal holiday designated by statute. See “Special Events” for information about Glenside/Abington celebration events. |
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Free Community Concert Details at "Things To Do"
Abington Township Board of Commissioners meeting at 8:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Abington Township Building, 1176 Old York Road, Abington |
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Abington Police Athletic League rescheduled Golf Outing Details & Registration at "Special Events" |
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Free Community Concert Details at "Things To Do" |
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TISHA B’AV A day of mourning by the Jewish people for the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem in 586 BCE and 70 CE. |
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Free Community Concert Details at "Things To Do" |
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NI SF Shabaan Night of Repentance in Islam in preparation for the fast of Ramadan. Fixed as the
15th day or middle (nisf) of the eighth month of Shabaan. |
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Kid Fest Details at "Things To Do" under Free Summer Concert Series |
| August 2010 |
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Pre Night Out (Rain date August 4) Abington Township community block party to rally for National Night Out. Held at Abington Town Center parking lot (by Target & T.J. Max), Old York & London Roads, Abington, 6:00-10:00 p.m. Entertainment, music, food, giveaways, and information booths. For more details, click “Special Events.” |
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National Night Out and rain date for Pre Night Out Join with Americans in cities and towns across the nation. Turn on your porch lights and sit or remain outside that evening to show your support for and awareness of the theme: "Give Neighborhood Crime and Drugs A Going Away Party." |
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Abington School Board Meeting Open to the public beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the first floor board room of the Abington School District Administration Building, 970 Highland Avenue, Abington. |
| 12- September 9 |
Ramadan This is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and is the holiest period of Islam, honoring the revelation of the Koran.August 12 is the first day of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month in which Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset each day of the entire month. In the evening, they eat small meals and visit with friends and family. It is a time of worship and contemplation, a time to strengthen family and community ties.
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Abington Board of Commissioners meeting at 8:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Abington Township Building, 1176 Old York Road, Abington |
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Feast of the Assumption This Roman Catholic holy day of obligation celebrates the happy departure of Mary, the mother of Jesus, from this life and commemorates the assumption of her body into heaven. |
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Last day for Abington School District registration at Central Administration Building Registration at individual schools begins August 19. |
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Ramadan Begins A month of strict fasting in Islam from dawn until dusk in honor of the first
revelations of the Qur an to the Prophet Muhammad. This month lasts through September 20. |
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Abington School Board Meeting Open to the public beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the first floor board room of the Abington School District Administration Building, 970 Highland Avenue, Abington. |
| September 2010 |
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SAFE-T Blitz A traffic safety program of the Abington Police
Department to remind motorists to observe speed limits by posting signs throughout Abington Township |
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Labor Day This legal holiday in all states and Canada honors working
people and is observed on the first Monday in September. It was created by the American labor movement to recognize the value of the achievements of the American worker. The first Labor Day was held in New York City on September 5, 1882. Two years later, the observance was moved to the first Monday in September, and workers around the country, especially in industrial centers, were urged to celebrate this day. Slowly, states began passing bills to designate Labor Day as a state holiday. In 1994, the United States Congress made it a legal holiday in Washington D.C. and the territories. Today, Labor Day is largely seen as part of the last long weekend of summer rather than a day for political organizing and the celebration of labor. |
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All Abington School District schools open for all students to report to classes.
Laila Al Qadr “The Night of Power” marks the night in which God first revealed the Qur’an to the Prophet Muhammad. Often fixed as the 27th day of the Islamic month of Ramadan, Sunnis may also observe it on the 21th, 23rd, 25th or 29th. Shi’ites observe it on the 19th, 21st or 23rd of Ramadan. |
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Rosh Hashanah This is the Jewish New Year
5770 which begins at sunset on September 7. A solemn religious observance, it celebrates the creation of the world and is the first of the high holy days.
It is a time for reflection and self-examination when Jews attend services at their synagogue. There, one of the most important observances is hearing the sounding of the shofar (ram’s horn). One tradition in homes is eating apples dipped in honey, expressing a wish for a sweet new year. The common greeting is L'shanah tovah, meaning "for a good year." |
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Patriot Day This day honors the victims who lost their lives
in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. On this date, terrorists hijacked four commercial airliners, crashing the first two into the World Trade Center in New York City, the third into the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, and the fourth into Somerset County, PA. Approximately 3,000 people were killed.
Unity Day in Abington/Willow Grove The greater Abington/Rockledge community comes together to celebrate its diversity. The day features food concessions, entertainment, arts & crafts, vendors, and booths where community organizations post displays and hand out helpful information. Sponsored by the Willow Grove NAACP, it is held at Crestmont Park, Old Welsh Road and Reservoir Avenue, (opposite Willow Grove Park Mall) from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.For details click "Special Events" |
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Rockledge Car Show & Community Festival See details at "Special Events"
Grandparents Day This is a day for showing appreciation to grandparents,’ it is always observed on the first Sunday after Labor Day. For more information see www.Grandparents-day.com |
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Abington Junior High School Open House, Grade 7, 7:00 p.m. |
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Abington Adult School Registration at Abington Senior High School Cafeteria A, 7:30 p.m.
Abington Board of School Directors meeting, open to the community, 7:30 p.m., Abington School District Administration Building, 970 Highland Ave., Abington
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Highland Elementary School Open House Grades K-3: 6:30 p.m.
Grades 4-6: 7:15 p.m.
McKinley Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Overlook Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Abington Adult School Registration at Abington Senior High School Cafeteria A, 7:30 p.m. |
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Willow Hill Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Copper Beech Elementary School PTA meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Abington Township Board of Commissioners meeting 8:00 p.m. in the Township Building, 2nd Floor Board Room, 1176 Old York Road, Abington |
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Constitution Day On this day in 1787, the Constitutional Convention adjourned at Independence Hall, Philadelphia after framing the Constitution and having the 12 states represented vote unanimously for the Constitution. Presidential proclamation sets aside this day as well as Citizenship Week (September 17-23). |
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Yom Kippur or Day of Atonement. This Jewish holy day is the most solemn day in the Jewish calendar. It begins at sunset on October 1 and is said by many to be the most important holiday of the Jewish year. On this day, Jews are to atone for their sins between them and God during the past year and devote themselves to prayer (usually in the synagogue), fasting, and repentance. No work is to be performed on this day. Yom Kippur occurs on the 10th day of Tishri. |
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CAPT Bike Day Citizens And Police Together’s Fourth Annual Police and Citizen Motorcycle Ride for Child Safety Details to participate at “Special Events” |
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Overlook Elementary School Open House, 6:30 p.m.
Copper Beech Elementary School Open House, Grades K-2, 7:00 a.m.
Highland Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m. |
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Rydal West Elementary School Open House, Grades K-1, 6:30 p.m.
Rydal East Elementary School Open House, Grades 2-3, 7:30 p.m. |
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Autumnal Equinox First Day of Autumn
McKinley Elementary School Open House, Grades K-3, 6:30 p.m. |
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Sukkot or Feast of Tabernacles is a Jewish festival of thanksgiving, harvest, and the remembrance of the Jews who wandered in the wilderness and lived in temporary shelters after their exodus from Egypt. The word "Sukkot" means "booths," and refers to the temporary dwellings that Jews are commanded to live in during this holiday. The fifth day after Yom Kippur, it begins at sunset on October 2. Sukkot lasts for seven days. The two days following the festival are separate holidays, Shemini Atzeret and Simkhat Torah, but are commonly thought of as part of Sukkot.
McKinley Elementary School Open House, Grades 4-6, 6:30 p.m.
Rydal East Elementary School Open House, Grades 4-6, 7:00 p.m.
Roslyn Elementary School Open House, 7:30 p.m. |
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Roslyn Valley
Car Show & Fall Festival Details at “Special Events” |
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Rydal Elementary School PTO meeting, 9:15 a.m. in the Cafe
Abington Adult School Fall Semester Begins
Willow Hill Elementary School Open House, 6:30 p.m.
Copper Beech Elementary School Open House Grades 3-6, 7:00 p.m.
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Abington Board of School Directors meeting, open to the community, 7:30 p.m., Abington School District Administration Building, 970 Highland Ave., Abington |
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Abington Junior High School Open House, Grades 8 & 9, 7:00 p.m. |
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Shemini Azeret The closing day of the Jewish festival of Sukkot, beginning at sunset September 29
Roslyn Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:00 p.m. |
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Glenside
July 4 Parade 2006
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