| March 2006 |
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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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Ash Wednesday This
is the first day of Lent, a period of fasting and penitence
observed by Christians. Many choose to go to church to have
ashes imposed on their forehead in the sign of the cross.
This symbolizes that they belong to Jesus who died on a cross
and reminds them of their mortality. The ashes come from burning
palms from the previous Palm Sunday.
Lent This 40-day period begins in Western
Christian churches on Ash Wednesday and ends on March 25,
the Saturday before Easter. In the Roman Catholic Church,
Lent ends at sundown on March 23, 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.
Parent Council meeting 7:30 p.m. Abington
Senior High School Community Outreach Fair—Showcase
of Community Partnerships
Footloose Abington Junior High all-school
musical at 7:30 p.m. Details at “Things To Do |
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Maroon and White Night at
Abington Senior High School Deatails at “Things To Do”
Read Across America 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. Suess’ birthday (March 2) |
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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. The same divine service is used
in every place. It promotes fellowship, understand, and action.
Check with local churches for area services. This year's theme
is "In Signs of the Times," with a focus on South
Africa.
Footloose Abington Junior High all-school
musical at 7:30 p.m. Details at “Things To Do” |
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Marching Band Indoor Show
Details at “Things To Do”
Footloose Abington Junior High all-school
musical at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m. Details at “Things To
Do |
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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
April 23. |
| 7 |
Abington Course Selection
Workshop for parents of students in grades 9, 10, &
11, 7:30 p.m. Abington Senior High School |
| 8 |
The College Admission Process,
7:00 p.m. Abington Senior High School Details at “Keeping
Current/Tips” |
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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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Rydal Elementary School PTO
meeting, 9:15 a.m.
Overlook Elementary School PTO meeting,
7:00 p.m.
Prom Extravaganza for students and parents
in Abington and area high schools Details at “Special
Events |
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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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Abington Junior High School
PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Copper Beech Elementary School PTA meeting
7:30 p.m.
Parent Advisory Council for Gifted Education,
Abington Junior High School Library, 7:00 p.m. |
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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.
Arts Festival for Abington School District Details
at “Things To Do”
Abington Board of School Directors meeting,
7:30 p.m., School District Administration Building, 970 Highland
Ave., Abington |
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Arts Festival for Abington
School District Details at “Things To Do”
McKinley Elementary School PTO meeting,
7:00 p.m.
Highland Elementary School PTO meeting,
7:30 p.m. |
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Arts Festival for Abington
School District Details at “Things To Do” |
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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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First Day of Spring Vernal
Equinox
Abington Senior High School PTO meeting,
7:30 p.m.
Willow Hill 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.
Adult Education Open House, Abington Senior
High School cafeteria, 7:30 p.m.
New Year's Day for Behai Begins at sunset
March 20. |
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Roslyn Elementary School PTO
meeting, 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 |
