| January
2005 |
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New
Year’s Day
Emancipation Proclamation Anniversary In 1853,
President Lincoln formally issued the emancipation Proclamation
freeing the slaves.
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Roman Catholic
Holy Day celebrates the motherhood of Mary, mother of Jesus,
proclaimed as the son of God by Christians. |
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Parent
Council at Roslyn Elementary School, 7:30 p.m. |
| 6
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College
Seminar on “Activities: How to Develop A Brag Sheet”
Details at Keeping Current/Tips
Feast of the Epiphany or Three Kings Day The
first day of the Christian church season of Epiphany occurs
the day after the 12th day of Christmas and is known as Three
Kings Day in the Hispanic culture and parts of Europe. On
this day, Christians remember the three wise men who came
to present gifts to the Christ child, thereby “making
know” or “revealing” (the meaning of the
word epiphany) to the world Jesus as Lord and King. |
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Christmas
Day (Orthodox) Celebrated on this day by the Eastern
Orthodox and Greek Orthodox Christians who follow the Julian
Calendar. |
| 8
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Community
Pancake Breakfast. Details at “Special Events.” |
| 10 |
Copper
Beech Elementary School PTA Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Willow Hill Elementary School PTO Meeting,
7:30 p.m. |
| 11 |
Abington
Adult School Registration, 7:30 p.m.
School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., School Administration
Building, 970 Highland Ave., Abington |
12 |
Abington
Junior High Band Winter Concert, 7:30 p.m., Senior
High Auditorium
Abington Adult School Registration, 7:30 p.m. |
13 |
Abington
Junior High Orchestra Winter Concert, 7:30 p.m., Senior
High Auditorium
Overlook Elementary School PTO Meeting, 7:30
p.m. |
| 16 |
World
Religion Day This day is meant to call attention to
the need for the religions of the world to strive to be a unifying
influence for humanity. It is always the third Sunday in January.
For more information, visit www.worldreligionday.com |
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Martin
Luther King, Jr. Day This day observes the birthday
of this civil rights leader, minister, and winner of the 1964
Nobel Peace Prize, who was assassinated April 4, 1968. The people
of America are called to remember the injustices that Dr. King
fought and to continue to right wrongs so that people of all
races may enjoy freedom, equality, and dignity. It is also a
time to remember the message of change through nonviolence.
This year’s theme is: “Remember! Celebrate! Act!
A Day On, Not A Day Off!” For details of Abington
Township’s 19th Annual Memorial Service, see “Special
Events.” |
18 |
McKinley
Elementary School PTO Meeting, 7:30 p.m. |
| 19
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Abington
Junior High Chorus Winter Concert, 7:30 p.m., Abington
Senior High School Auditorium
Highland Elementary School PTO Meeting, 7:30
p.m. |
| 20 |
Preparing
for College Seminar on Financial Aid Process with Guest
Speaker. Details at Keeping Current/Tips
Parent Advisory Board to Gifted Education,
7:30 p.m., Abington Junior High School |
21 |
Id
al-Adha On this Muslim holy day known as the Feast
of Sacrifice, Moslems attend a service in their mosque and those
who are not pilgrims perform a ritual slaughter of a sheep to
commemorate the ransom (animal) God provided when Abraham was
about to sacrifice his son. This day marks the end of the Pilgrimage
or hajj rites at Mina, Saudi Arabia, near Mecca, and is celebrated
by Muslims throughout the world. |
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Abington
Senior High School PTO Meeting, 12:00 noon. Meet with
guidance counselors and enjoy a preview of the spring musical! |
25 |
Abington
School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Abington School
District Administration Building, 970 Highland Ave., Abington |
| 26 |
Abington
Senior High School Band Winter Concert, 7:30 p.m. |
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Roslyn
Elementary School PTO Meeting, 7:30 p.m. |
