Rosh Hashanah This is the Jewish New Year 5769 which began at sunset on September 29. A solemn religious observance, it celebrates the creation of the world and is the first of the high holy days. It is a time for reflection and self-examination when Jews attend services at their synagogue. There, one of the most important observances is hearing the sounding of the shofar (ram’s horn). One tradition in homes is eating apples dipped in honey, expressing a wish for a sweet new year. The common greeting is L'shanah tovah, meaning "for a good year".

Eid Al - Fitr   This is the Islamic “Feast of the Breaking of the Fast” which marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting from dawn until dusk.

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."

Abington Junior High School PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m. in the Library

Parent Council meeting open to all Abington Schools parents/guardians, McKinley Elementary School, 7:30 p.m.

Yom Kippur or Day of Atonement. This Jewish holy day is the most solemn day in the Jewish calendar. It begins at sunset on October 1 and is said by many to be the most important holiday of the Jewish year. On this day, Jews are to atone for their sins between them and God during the past year and devote themselves to prayer (usually in the synagogue), fasting, and repentance. No work is to be performed on this day. Yom Kippur occurs on the 10th day of Tishri.

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.

Parent Advisory Council for Special Education, Copper Beech Elementary School, 7:30 p.m.

Sukkot or Feast of Tabernacles is a Jewish festival of thanksgiving, harvest, and the remembrance of the Jews who wandered in the wilderness and lived in temporary shelters after their exodus from Egypt. The word "Sukkot" means "booths," and refers to the temporary dwellings that Jews are commanded to live in during this holiday. The fifth day after Yom Kippur, it begins at sunset on October 13. Sukkot lasts for seven days. The two days following the festival are separate holidays, Shemini Atzeret and Simkhat Torah, but are commonly thought of as part of Sukkot.

6th annual Abington Police Athletic League International Food Festival, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Details at :Special Events”

Abington Board of School Directors meeting, 7:30 p.m., Abington School District Admionistration Building, 970 Highland Avenue, Abington

“School Success” Parent Seminar, Abington Junior High School Library, 7:00 p.m.

Highland Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m.

McKinley Elementary School PTO meeting, 9:00 a.m.
College Admission Seminar, Abington Senior High School, 7:00 p.m.  Details at “Parenting Programs”

Copper Beech Elementary School PTA meeting & New Family Social, 6:00 p.m.

Overlook Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:00 p.m.

Abington Township Board of Commissioners meeting, 8:00 p.m., Abington Township Building, 1176 Old York Road, Abington

Breast Cancer Awareness event at Abington Senior High School Football game, 7:00 p.m., Schwarzman Stadium

Health Fair with Flu Shots, Held at Abington Senior High School Details at "Special Events"

Abington Senior High School PTO meeting, 7:00 p.m.

Willow Hill Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:00 p.m.

Parent Advisory Council for Special Education meeting, Copper Beech Elementary School, 7:30 p.m.

Shemini Azeret The closing day of the Jewish festival of Sukkot, beginning at sunset October 3

Simkhat Torah This Jewish holiday begins at sunset Oct. 14. The reading of the law (Torah) is concluded and begun anew in the synagogue.

Rydal Elementary School PTO meeting, 9:15 a.m.

Roslyn Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:00 p.m.

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.

16th Annual Halloween Safety Party at Glenside-Weldon School for preschool & elementary school children from Ardsley, Glenside, & North Hills.. Details at "Things To Do"

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.

Abington Board of School Directors meeting, 7:30 p.m., Abington School District Admionistration Building, 970 Highland Avenue, Abington