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SAFE-T Blitz A traffic safety program of the Abington Police
Department to remind motorists in Abington Township to observe speed limits. |
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Labor Day This legal holiday in all states and Canada honors working
people and is observed on the first Monday in September. It was created by the American labor movement to recognize the value of the achievements of the American worker. The first Labor Day was held in New York City on September 5, 1882. Two years later, the observance was moved to the first Monday in September, and workers around the country, especially in industrial centers, were urged to celebrate this day. Slowly, states began passing bills to designate Labor Day as a state holiday. In 1994, the United States Congress made it a legal holiday in Washington D.C. and the territories. Today, Labor Day is largely seen as part of the last long weekend of summer rather than a day for political organizing and the celebration of labor. |
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Unity Day The greater Abington/Rockledge community comes together to celebrate its diversity. The day features food concessions, entertainment, arts & crafts, vendors, and booths where community organizations post displays and hand out helpful information. Sponsored by the Willow Grove NAACP, it is held at Crestmont Park, Old Welsh Road and Reservoir Avenue, (opposite Willow Grove Park Mall) from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. For details click Special Events |
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Gospelrama held for the community at the Keswick Theatre. Details at “Special Events”
Grandparents Day This is a day for showing appreciation to grandparents,’ it is always observed on the first Sunday after Labor Day. For more information see www.Grandparents-day.com |
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Rydal Elementary School PTO Meeting, 9:15 a.m.
Abington Junior High School PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m. in the Library
Highland Elementary School Open House: Grades K-3 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Grades 4-6 7:15-8:15 p.m.
Willow Hill Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m. |
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Patriot Day This day honors the victims who lost their lives
in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. On this date, terrorists hijacked four commercial airliners, crashing the first two into the World Trade Center in New York City, the third into the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, and the fourth into Somerset County, PA. Approximately 3,000 people were killed.
Abington Adult School Registration at Abington Senior High School Cafeteria A, 7:30 p.m.
Abington Board of School Directors meeting, open to the community, 7:30 p.m., Abington School District Administration Building, 970 Highland Ave., Abington |
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Abington Adult School Registration at Abington Senior High School Cafeteria A, 7:30 p.m.
Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset. |
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Ramadan This is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and is the holiest period of Islam, honoring the revelation of the Koran. September 13 is the first day of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month in which Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset each day of the entire month. In the evening, they eat small meals and visit with friends and family. It is a time of worship and contemplation, a time to strengthen family and community ties.
Rosh Hashanah This is the Jewish New Year
5768 which begins at sunset on September 12. 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". |
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CAPT Bike Day Citizens And Police Together’s Second Annual Police and Citizen Motorcycle Ride for Child Safety Details to participate at “Special Events”
Hispanic Heritage Month begins today and runs through October 15. This time has been designed by presidential proclamation to celebrate the rich heritage of Hispanic Americans and the many contributions they have made to American culture. |
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Constitution Day On this day in 1787, the Constitutional Convention adjourned at Independence Hall, Philadelphia after framing the Constitution and having the 12 states represented vote unanimously for the Constitution. Presidential proclamation sets aside this day as well as Citizenship Week (September 17-23). |
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McKinley Elementary School Open House, grades 3-6, 7:00 p.m.
Rydal East Elementary School Open House Grades 2-3 7:30 p.m.
Rydal West Elementary School Open House Grades K-1 6:30 p.m.
Copper Beech Elementary School Open House, Grades K-2, 7:00
McKinley Elementary School Open House for Grades K-1, 7:30 p.m. |
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Overlook Elementary School Open House 6:30 p.m.
Abington Junior High
School Open House for grade 7, 7:30 p.m.
Abington Township Board of Commissioners meeting 8:00 p.m. in the Township Building, 2nd Floor Board Room, 1176 Old York Road, Abington
Copper Beech Elementary School PTA meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Roslyn Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m. |
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Highland Elementary School PTO meeting, 9:30 a.m. |
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Roslyn Valley
Car Show & Fall Festival Details at “Special Events” |
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Autumn First Day |
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Abington Junior High School Open House for grades 8 & 9, 7:30 p.m. |
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Abington Board of School Directors meeting, open to the community, 7:30 p.m., Abington School District Administration Building, 970 Highland Ave., Abington |
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Cooper Beech Elementary School Open House for grades 3-6, 7:30 p.m.
McKinley Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:30 p.m. |
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Overlook Elementary School PTO meeting 7:00 p.m.
Roslyn Elementary School Open House 7:00 p.m.
Rydal Elementary School PTO New Families Welcome 9:00 a.m.
Rydal East Elementary School Open House for grades 4-6, 7:30 p.m. |
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