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Ascension Day is celebrated the Thursday that is approximately 40 days after Easter to commemorate Christ's ascension into heaven. In the Roman Catholic Church, it is a Holy Day of Obligation. Some Protestant churches also hold services
Rydal Elementary School PTO meeting, 9:15 a.m. |
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Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) begins at sunset April 14 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.
National Day of Prayer is observed the first Thursday in May. Since the first call to prayer in 1775, when the Continental Congress asked the colonies to pray for wisdom in forming a nation, the call to prayer has continued through our history. For the first time in U.S. history, a bill enacting a permanent national day of prayer passed both houses in an unusual bi-partisan effort and was signed into law by President Reagan. This law amends a 1952 law which required the president to proclaim a day of his choosing each year. President Reagan urged "...the citizens of this great nation to gather together on that day in homes and places of worship to pray, each after his or her own manner, for unity of hearts of all mankind." |
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Highland Spring Fling Details at “Things To Do”
Overlook May Fair |
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Cinco de Mayo is a date of great importance in the Mexican and Chicano communities when they celebrate Mexico’s victory over the French army in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It is a symbol of Mexican unity and patriotism. It has actually become more of a Chicano holiday than a Mexican one and is celebrated on a much larger scale in the United States than in Mexico. People of Mexican descent enjoy and participate in parades, mariachi music, folkloric dancing, and other types of festive activities.
DARE Graduation for Abington School District students, 7:00 p.m., Keswick Theatre, Glenside
Abington Junior High School PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m. |
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RVE Day or Victory in Europe Day marks Germany’s surrender to Allied forces in 1945, ending World War II.
Parent Council meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Overlook Elementary School See “Parenting Programs” for special presentation information.
Spring Band Concert for Abington Senior High School Auditorium, 8:00 p.m. |
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Parent Seminar at Abington Junior High School, 7:00 p.m. See “Parenting Programs” for details.
Copper Beech Elementary School PTA meeting, 7:30 p.m. |
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Highland Elementary School PTO meeting, 9:30 a.m. |
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Mother's Day Since 1914 when President Woodrow Wilson issued the first proclamation making Mother's Day an official national holiday, Mother's Day has been observed on the second Sunday in May in the United States. This day grew out of the efforts of a Philadelphia woman, Anna Jarvis, who in 1907 began a letter-writing campaign with her friends to gain the support of influential ministers, businessmen, and congressmen for such a day. She felt children often neglected to appreciate their mother enough while she was still alive. She hoped Mother's Day would increase respect for parents and strengthen family bonds.
Pentecost In the Christian church, Pentecost occurs on the Sabbath day after a week’s worth of weeks (7 x 7) or the fiftieth day after Easter and officially ends the Easter season. According to the Bible’s book of Acts, chapter 2, people had gathered to celebrate Pentecost, and the good news of Jesus was being preached. Because the Holy Spirit descended on the crowd, many people were able to hear the words in their own language and were converted to follow Christ. The Christian observance of Pentecost is considered the birthday of the Church |
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Spring Orchestra Concert for Abington Junior High School, at Junior High School Little Theater, 7:30 p.m. |
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Abington Board of School Directors meeting, 7:30 p.m., Abington School District Administration Building, 970 Highland Avenue, Abington
Hershey Track & Field Meet Details at “Things To Do” |
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Spring Band Concert for Abington Junior High School, in Little Theater, 7:30 p.m.
McKinley Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:00 p.m. |
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Maroon & White Night, Abington Senior High School
Spring Chorus Concert, Abington Senior High School Auditorium, 8:00 p.m.
Abington Township Board of Commissioners meeting, 8:00 p.m., Abington Township building Board Room, 1176 Old York Road, Abington |
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Overlook Elementary School Spring Concert, 9:30 a.m.
Armed Services Day at Abington Senior High School, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. featuring all branches of Armed Services, State Police, and Fire company representatives; 2 helicopters, rock climbing wall, DUI simulator, and DUI bug
Rydal Elementary School Carnival, 6:00 p.m. |
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Roslyn Elementary School May Fair |
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Abington Senior High School PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Overlook Elementary School Spring Concert, 7:30 p.m.
Willow Hill Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:00 p.m. |
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Spring Orchestra Concert, Abington Senior High School, 7:30 p.m.
Policy Committee workshop of the Abington Board of School Directors, 4:00 p.m., Administration Building of Abington School District, 970 Highland Avenue, Abington Open to the public |
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Mock Accident at Abington Senior High School to underline prom safety, 8:50 a.m.
Abington Senior High School Art Show and Awards Assembly, Abington Senior High School Lobby at 5:30 and Auditorium at 7:30 p.m., respectively |
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Abington Senior Prom, 8:00 p.m.
9th Grade Dance, Abington Junior High School gym, 7:30 p.m.
Roslyn Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Abington Board of School Directors meeting, 7:30 p.m., Abington School District Administration Building, 970 Highland Avenue, Abington |
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Post Prom Party, Midnight-5:00 a.m. |
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Memorial Day originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. It is a state and federal holiday that is celebrated on the last Monday in May. It has been observed since 1868 when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery |
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Highland Elementary School Spring Concert, 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. |
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Abington Junior High School Awards Program, 7:30 p.m. |
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Roslyn Elementary School Spring Concert 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. |
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24-Hour Relay Challenge Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-Sunday, 10:00 a.m., Memorial Field |
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