| October 2007 |
| 1 |
Abington Junior High School PTO meeting, 7:00 p.m. Library
Willow Hill Elementary School Open House, 7:30 p.m. |
| 3 |
Parent Council meeting, Copper Beech Elementary School, 7:00 p.m.
Meet the Candidates Night, Copper Beech Elementary School, 7:30 p.m.
Shemini Atzeret begins at sunset |
| 4 |
Shemini Azeret The closing day of the Jewish festival of Sukkot, beginning at sunset October 3
New Parent Night at Abington Junior High School, 7:00 p.m., Library |
| 5 |
Simkhat Torah This Jewish holiday begins at sunset Oct. 14. The reading of the law (Torah) is concluded and begun anew in the synagogue. |
| 7-13 |
Fire Prevention Week Observed the Sunday through Saturday period in which October 9 falls. Sponsored by the National Fire Prevention Association: 617-770-3000 or email: public_affairs@nfpa.org. Web site: www.nfpa.org Learn how Abington Township fire companies are marking this week at their open house nights; see "Special Events." |
| 8 |
Columbus Day/Discover Day This day honors all explorers and commemorates Columbus' sighting of the New World on October 12, 1492. This federal holiday is celebrated on the second Monday in October. |
| 9 |
5th annual Abington Police Athletic League International Food Festival, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Details at :Special Events”
Abington School Board meeting 7:30 p.m. Abington School District Administration Building, 970 Highland Ave., Abington |
| 11 |
All-School Parents Night at Abington Senior High School, 7:00 p.m.
Copper Beech Elementary School New Family Social, 6:00 p.m.; PTA meeting, 7:30 p.m. |
| 15 |
Abington Senor High School PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m., Library
Willow Hill Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m. |
| 16 |
Parent Advisory Council for Special Education, Copper Beech Elementary School, 7:30 p.m. |
| 17 |
Highland Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m. |
| 18 |
McKinley Elementary School PTO meeting, 9:00 a.m.
Overlook Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:00 p.m. |
| 20 |
Haunt the Graveyard 5K Walk/Run Details at "Things To Do"
Birth of the Bab Baha'i observance of the anniversary of the birth, in 1819, of the Bab, the prophet-herald of the Baha'i faith. One of the nine holy days of the year where work and school are suspended for Baha'i's. |
| 23 |
Abington School Board meeting 7:30 p.m. Abington School District Administration Building, 970 Highland Ave., Abington |
| 24 |
United Nations Day This day was established by annual Presidential proclamation to commemorate the founding of the United Nations in 1945. Information: 212-963-4475, email inquiries@un.org, or www.un.org. |
| 25 |
Roslyn Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m. |
| 27 |
15th Annual Halloween Safety Party at Glenside-Weldon School for certain elementary school children. Details at "Things To Do" |
| 28 |
Reformation Day This marks the anniversary of the beginning of the Protestant Reformation on October 31, 1517. It commemorates the day when Dr. Martin Luther, a Roman Catholic monk and university professor, posted his Ninety-Five Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. This act was meant to start an academic debate but triggered the movement in world history known as the Reformation. This day is especially observed in Lutheran churches. |
| 31 |
Halloween This is the evening before All Saints or All Hallows Day. Traditionally it is an occasion for carving pumpkins ad masquerading for treats. Click "Things To Do" for community Halloween parties and events. |
