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Sculpture Park 2010 Season
Featuring new work by
Richard Metz, Doug Mott of WoMo Art & Jay Walker
to benefit the kids of Abington Township
Running Now through November 28
Abington Art Center Sculpture Park
515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown
Tthe human element comes to the forefront in the newest selections added to the Sculpture Park in 2010
“The Wall of Doubt” by Doug Mott of WoMo Art,
which becomes an animated chorus of voices that will not be ignored
“Tree Creatures” by Richard Metz
intended to be a fleeting gift and a reminder of a time
when people paid tribute to the wonders of nature
“Wait Upon” by Jay Walker
who worked for weeks to uncover two half-seen portraits
in the remains of what was the Sculpture Park’s oldest tree.
“People used to find gods in the woods, some still do” says artist Jay Walker, a fitting phrase for this year’s Sculpture Park experience.
Cost: Free
Donations accepted
Information: 215-887-4882
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The Community Is Invited to
Unity Day 2010
Saturday, September 11, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 PM
Crestmont Park
Old Welsh Road & Reservoir Avenue
across from Willow Grove Park Mall
Featuring
Vendors ~Games ~ Entertainment ~ Plenty of Food
Service Provider & Community Information Booths
Looking for those who want to have information booths, items to sell, food, etc.
Sponsored by Willow Grove Branch NAACP
Information
Valerie at 215-659-0509 or Valoward@comcast.net
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The Community Is Invited to
Rockledge Car Show & Community Festival
Sunday, September 12
4:00-8:00 p.m.
Featuring
Car Show ~ Animal Rescue & Adoption Fair
Rockledge Fire Company Presents
Family Picnic & Concert
4:00 p.m. at the Rockledge Firehouse
Featuring Celtic Connection
Information
info@rockledgefestival.org or 215-379-8801
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Attention Vendors & Community Members
Roslyn Valley Car Show & Fall Festival
Featuring
Arts & Crafts vendor displays
200+ Vehicle Car Show
Dance Contests ~ Entertainment ~ Food
Eagles Cheerleaders ~ Free Balloon Twisting
Face Painting ~ Games ~ Rides
Saturday, September 25, 3:00-8:30 p.m.
(Rain date Sunday, September 26, 12:00 noon-5:00 p.m.)
Easton Road from East Avenue-Woodland Road
at the Roslyn Valley Shopping Center
Hosted by Abington Economic Development Office, Roslyn Boys and Girls Car Show Committree, Abington Community Policing
Information: Matt Lahaza at 267-536-1002
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The Community Is Invited to see what it's about at the
Abington YMCA Open House
Featuring
Information ~ Demonstrations ~ Tours ~ Refreshments
Sunday, October 2, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
1073 Old York Road, Abington
Hosted by Abington Economic Development Office, Roslyn Boys and Girls Car Show Committree, Abington Community Policing
Information: www.philaymca.org or 215-884-9622
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The Community Is Invited to enjoy
Autumnfest
at Briar Bush Nature Center
1212 Edge Hill Road, Abington
Sunday, October 3, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Featuring
Hikes through an autumnal forest ~ Live Animal Shows Nature Crafts
New Game Show, Migrate Hibernate Stay!
Jump into a massive pile of leaves ~ Drink warm cider
Identify birds in our observatory
Join us at the festival’s end for the ceremonial release of the last butterflies
of the butterfly house.
For Sale
The first bird seed of the coming winter season:
Get your bird seed from the Bush!
Cot: FREE!
Information: 215-887-6603
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The Community Is Invited to enjoy
The 9th Annual Abington PAL
International Food Festival
Tuesday, October 12, 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Philmont Country Club
301 Tomlinson Road, Huntingdon Valley
Featuring Growing List of Restaurants & Beverage Purveyors
ANELELO'S CUCINA ITALIANA ~ ANNMARIE'S CUISINE ~ ANN’S CAKE PAN
BONNET LANE ~ BREDENBECK’S BAKERY ~ CAFÉ LA FONTANA
CHEF ALFIO ~ CRYSTAL WATER ~ CURDS N WHEY ~ DIETZ & WATSON
DRAKE TAVERN ~ FILL A BAGEL ~ GENUARDI’S ~ GRETZ BEER ~ JOSEPH’S PIZZA
KITCHEN BAR ~ LA PRIMA CATERING ~ LEE’S HOAGIES ~
MOONSTURCK
MULLER, INC. ~~ OTTO'S RESTAURANT ~ PHILLY SOFT PRETZEL FACTORY
RITA’S WATER ICE ~ RIVIERA PIZZA ~ SAM’S CLUB ~
SJR CATERING
TERRANOVA IMPORTS ~ TIMBER ~TRADER JOE'S
~ WEINRICH BAKERY
Live & Silent Auction
Gifts ~ Certificates for Restaurants & Services
Vacation Homes ~ Sports Tickets ! Police Special Opportunities
Tickets: $50
Hosted by
The Abington Police Athletic Legue Food Festival Committee
To Benefit the Abington Police Athletic League
Abington PAL is Cops and YOU Helping Kids!
Information: 267-536-1100 ext. 1509
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New York City Day Trip
Wednesday, October 13
Leave Alverthorpe Parking Lot (Forest Avenue side)
8:00 a.m. Return approximately 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy a day of shopping and/or sighseeing; catch a show!
Three drop-off points:
Theater district @ W. 48th St.; Hardricl Cafe at W. 57th St.
Metropolitan Museum of Art at E. 82nd St.
Pick-up at Paramount Plaza on Broadway between 50th & 51st. Sts.
Depart NYC 6:00 p.m.
Cost:
$40 to cover roundtrip bus fare.
Information: Abington Bureau of Parks & Recreation at 215-576-5213
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Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Featuring the Rocketts
Thursday, December 2
Leave Alverthorpe Parking Lot (Forest Avenue side)
7:00 a.m. Driop-off at 9:15 a.m. Show time 2:00 p.m.
Return approximately 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy hours at your leisure to shop, see the city, and
have a meal before the 2:00 show.
Cost:
$95/person includes transportation and show tickets
Space is limited to two motorcoaches; first come, first served.
Information: Abington Bureau of Parks & Recreation at 215-576-5213
Register in person at the Parks & Rec Office in Alverthorpe Manor
515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown
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Feather Our Nest
Gala & Silent Auction
Thursday, November 11, 5:30 p.m.
Cairnwood, Bryn Athyn
Fabulous Food!
Bald Eagle Sponsor: Abington Bank
Flock to Briar Bush Nature Center’s 20th annual gala!
Featuring an astonishing silent auction.
Extra Special
Twenty artists have been commissioned to create 20 “Feather Our Nest” themed original pieces of art, which will be part of the silent auction. Auction includes great foods, restaurant experiences, vacation homes, and so much more. Live auction, too.
Ticket prices start at $65.
Information: 215-887-6603
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Briar Bush Great Escapes
Briar Bush Nature Center runs a series of day trips which they take in their 15-passenger van.
Briar Bush is located at 1212 Edge Hill Road, Abington.
Information & Registration: 215-887-6603
Bull Island State Park
Lumberville, PA
Wednesday, September 8, 9:00a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Lumberville and Bull Island Sate Park are connected by a beautiful steel bridge to walk across and enter the park. The 24-acre island has a towpath running along the canal and the woods are home to several rare plant species. Explore and enjoy the late summer weather before heading back across the bridge for lunch at the Black Bass Inn overlooking the river.
Bring snacks if desired.
. Cost: $35
The Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright
Ohiopyle, PA
Wednesday, Octrober 13-Friday, October 15
Lumberville and Bull Island Sate Park are connected by a beautiful steel bridge to walk across and enter the park. The 24-acre island has a towpath running along the canal and the woods are home to several rare plant species. Explore and enjoy the late summer weather before heading back across the bridge for lunch at the Black Bass Inn overlooking the river.
Bring snacks if desired.
. Cost: $550?single occupany; $500/double occupancy
Wheaton Village
Millville, PA
Thursday, October 28, 10:00 a.m.-4:145 p.m.
Start the day with a lovely brunch at the Paper Waiter Restaurant before entering the 60-acre glass making community of Wheaton Village. The day is yours to watch live demonstrations, including glass blowing and bead-making, tour the Handcrafted Holiday Gift Exhibition in the gallery, shop for your own unique trinkets in the many stores or just enjoy the crisp October weather.
. Cost: $48
Make Your Own Pottery
Philadelphia, PA
Wednesday, Nobember 3, 9:15 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Get inspired…get creative…get (a little) messy! Creating your own useful or decorative pottery pieces is easy and fun, especially with an expert guiding you through the process. Begin the day with a tour through The Clay Studio, a gallery/studio/school dedicated to the ceramic arts. After lunch in the city, it’s back to Briar Bush to make our own clay creations with the help of Dyan Schwartz, a local ceramic artist. All pieces will be fired and returned to BBNC within 2 weeks. Buy lunch.
. Cost: $55
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2010 Citizens That Care Recognition Reception
Three individuals, two local organization, and three students were
honored at the 9th annual Citizens That Care Recognition Reception
of the Abington Community Taskforce (ACT). The two Citizens That Care honorees, Michael W. Gillespie (posthumous) and William "Bill" C. Hack, and the two organization,
Safe Harbor and V.I.B.E./I.M.A.G.I.N.E., were honored for the many ways
in which they have made outstanding efforts to promote the well-being
of children and youth and those who support them in the Abington-Rockledge
community. The second ever Community Builder Award was presented to Charles E. Shorday for his philanthropic contributions to the greater community as well as to youth programs. Three Abington Senior High School graduating seniors were
presented with $500 Julia Greenbaum Memorial ACT Student Community Service awards for their noteworthy community service
work. These awards are funded significantly by the Rydal-Meadowbrook Civic Association in cooperation with ACT.
ACT Co-Chair Sgt. Dan Buckley welcomed all in attendance to a very special evening to celebrate all that is good in the community. ACT Co-Chair Nancy Hammeke Marshall addressed the gathering,highlighting ACT's unique role in the Abington-Rockledge community
Abington Police Chief William Kelly and Abington Assistant Superintendent
of Schools Dr. Leigh Altadonna served as masters of ceremony, highlighting the accomplishments of each honoree. All emphasized
that the community’s work on behalf of children, youth, and
families must be on-going as there will always be those who struggle
with problems but thankfully there are adults who care about their
well-being.
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