| March
2005 |
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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 |
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Parent
Council meeting 7:30 p.m. Copper Beech Elementary School |
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9, 16, 23 |
Wednesdays
in Lent During the Christian church season of Lent leading
up to Easter Christians may attend special Wednesday Lenten
services that focus on this season of reflection and repentance |
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Once
Upon A Mattress Abington Junior High all-school musical
at 7:30 p.m. Details at “Things To Do”
Prom Fashion
Show Details at “Special Events”
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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. It
promotes fellowship, understand, and action. Check with local
churches for area services. This year's theme is "In
Faith, Women Shape the Future," with a focus on Panama.
Once
Upon A Mattress Abington Junior High all-school musical
at 7:30 p.m. Details at “Things To Do” |
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Abington
Senior High Indoor Guard & Drumline Show Details
at “Things To Do”
Once Upon
A Mattress Abington Junior High all-school musical
at 2:00 & 7:30 p.m. Details at “Things To Do”
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Completing
the Admission Application “Details at Keeping
Current/Tips” |
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Maroon
and White Night at Abington Senior High School Deatails
at “Things To Do”
Overlook
Elementary School PTO meeting 7:00 p.m.
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Copper
Beech Elementary School PTA meeting 7:30 p.m. |
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Orthodox
Lent The Eastern and Greek Orthodox churches begin
this period of fasting and repentance leading up to their celebration
of Easter on May 1. |
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Harlem
Wizards play Abington Elementary School staff at 2:00
p.m.; Senior & Junior High School staff at 7:00 p.m. Details
at “Special Events” or “Things To Do” |
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Arts
Festival for Abington School District Details at “Things
To Do” |
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Abington
Board of School Directors meeting, 7:30 p.m., School
District Administration Building, 970 Highland Ave., Abington
Special
Education Parents Advisory Council 7:30 p.m. at Copper
Beech Elementary School Details at “Special Programs”
under “Things To Do”. |
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Abington
Adult School Open House
Highland
Elementary School PTO meeting 7:30 p.m.
McKinley
Elementary School PTO meeting 7:00
p.m.
Roslyn
Elementary School PTO meeting 7:30 p.m.
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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 |
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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.
First Day
of Spring Vernal Equinox
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Abington
Senior High School PTO meeting 7:30 p.m.
Willow
Hill Elementary School PTO meeting 7:30 p.m.
New
Year's Day for Behai Begins at sunset
March 20. |
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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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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.
Purim The
most festive of Jewish holidays, Purim is a time of prizes,
noisemakers, costumes and treats when the Jewish people celebrate
a major victory over oppression when they were living in Persia
and were saved from extermination. This story is recounted
in the Megillah, the scroll of the story of Esther or the
Biblical book of Esther. Purim takes place on the fourteenth
and fifteenth days of Adar, the twelfth month of the Jewish
calendar.
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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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Ramanavani
This is the Hindu anniversary of the birth of Rama, the
incarnation of Vishnu, The Preserved |
