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Abington Township Pools Open Saturday, June 15, 2013
Pols open daily, 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m., weather permitting
Pools close Monday, September 2, 2013
Pool memberships available through Abington Bureau of Parks & Recreation
Information: 215.576.5213 or
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Abington Township Group Swimming Lessons
Offered at Crestmont & Penbryn pools in four ability levels from beginner to advanced
Between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Boys and girls must be at least six years old or have completed kindergarten, must be members of Township pool, and cannot have passed the Township poools swim test are not eligible.
There are two three-week sessions: June 24-July 12 and July 15-August 2 Children are eligible for only one session.
Registration: Tuesday, June 18, 9:00 a.m., at both pools
Cost: $50 per session.
First come, first served.
Private half-hour lessons can also be arranged with the life guard; costs vary by lifeguard
Information: Abington Bureau of Parks and Recreation at 215-576-5213 or the pools from June 15 on: Crestmont – 215-659-5259, Penbryn – 215-884-8907
Summer Concert Series
For Abington Township residents
Enjoy a series of outdoor concerts (rain or shine) on the grounds of the Abington Art Center at Alverthorpe Manor, 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown.
Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m., except Kid Fest which runs 5:30-9:00 p.m.
Grounds open at 6:00 so that concert goers can tour the Art Center galleries and sculpture gardens.
Bring blankets, chairs, and a picnic if desired.
Cost: $5 donation accepted
Information: Abington Art Center at 215-887-4882.
June 20 Deb Callahan Bend – Soul drenched vocals deliver Blues and Roots influenced original music |
June 27 Café Con Pan An all-star band loaded with some of the most talented Latin jazz and salsa musicians from the area.
July 11 The Jersey Corn Pickers – Original and traditional, high energy bluegrass and Americana music. July 18 Commonwealth Classic Theater – Presents: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged
July 25 The band August - Blend of early rock and roll, blues, top forty hits and even reggae!
August 1 Kids Fest - interactive music, dance and stories, KJ shares her incredible upbeat attitude and positive energy. Sponsored by Doc Bresler’s Cavity Busters. $10 donation per family requested.
Family Fun Barbeque
Welcoming the entire family for a fun mid-summer barbeque
Saturday, July 27, 12:00 noon
Abington YMCA, 1073 Old York Road, Abington
Kids enjoy the moon bounce, outdoor games, craft activities, and good food for all.
Registration required at the Abington Y Welcome Center.
Information: Michelle McGuire at
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or215.884.9622
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