| September 2008 |
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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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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. |
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Abington Public Schools Open for Elementary and Grades 7 & 10 |
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Abington Public Schools Open for Grades 8, 9, 11, & 12 |
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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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Abington Junior High School PTO meeting to meet & greet, 7:00 p.m.
Highland Elementary School Open House Grades K-3: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Grades 4-6: 7:15-8:15 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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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.
Rydal Elementary School PTO meeting 9:15 a.m.
Abington Township Board of Commissioners meeting 8:00 p.m. in the Township Building, 2nd Floor Board Room, 1176 Old York Road, Abington |
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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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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.
Copper Beech Elementary School Open House Grades K-2: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Willow Hill Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:00 p.m.
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Rydal West Elementary School Open House, Grades K-1, 6:30 p.m.
McKinley Elementary School Open House, Grades 3-6, 7:00 p.m.
Roslyn Elementary School Open House, 7:00 p.m.
Rydal East Elementary School Open House Grades 2-3, 7:00 p.m.
Abington Adult School Registration at Abington Senior High School Cafeteria A, 7:30 p.m. |
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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).
Overlook Elementary School Open House, Grades K-2, 6:30 p.m.
McKinley Elementary School Open House, Grades K-2, 7:00 p.m.
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Abington Junior High School Open House, Grade 7, 7:30 p.m.
Copper Beech Elementary School PTA meeting, 7:30 p.m. |
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Highland Elementary School PTO meeting, 9:30 a.m.
Abington Police Athletic League Open House & Carnival Details to be posted on "Special Events" page |
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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” |
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Autumnal Equinox First Day of Autumn
Willow Hill Elementary School Open House, 6:30 p.m.
Copper Beech Elementary School Open House, Grades 3-6, 7:00 a.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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McKinley Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Abington Junior High School Open House for grades 8 & 9, 7:30 p.m. |
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Overlook Elementary School PTO meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Roslyn Elementary School PTO meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Rydal East Elementary School Open House, Grades 4-6, 7:00 p.m. |
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Roslyn Valley
Car Show & Fall Festival Details at “Special Events” |
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Laila Al Qadr “The Night of Power” marks the night in which God first revealed the Qur’an to the Prophet Muhammad. Often fixed as the 27th day of the Islamic month of Ramadan, Sunnis may also observe it on the 21th, 23rd, 25th or 29th. Shi’ites observe it on the 19th, 21st or 23rd of Ramadan. |
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Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset. |
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Rosh Hashanah This is the Jewish New Year
5769 which begins 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." |
