Abington Junior and Senior High School Tours

Abington Junrior High School Tours
For incoming 7th graders and new students
August 30 9:30-11:30 a.m. & 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Abington Senior High School Tours
For incoming 10th graders and new students
August 30 2:00-5:00 p.m. or August 31 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
For Bus Schecules watch Times Chronicle/Glenside News neewspapers beginning August 25
Information:  215-884-9622

Youth and Youth/Adult Fall Bowling

Thunderbird Lanes, Willow Grove
Register for league

Youth
Star Wars Bowling Club: Fridays, beginning September 24, 4:30 p.m. and running 12 weeks
Features weekly trivia prizes and end-of-season pizza party with door prizes
USBC Sanctioned Instructional League: beginning Saturday September 18, 9:30 a.m.
Certified coaches, end-of-season banquet with door prizes

Adult/Youth
Doggie Bowl Saturdays, 5:30 p.m. starting September 25 and running 16 weeks
Team of one child and one adult
Get hotdog, soda, and bowling shoes

I information: 215-659-1715 or www.phillybowl.com

Silver Knights Chess Club

For those ages 4-14
Fall 10-week session: Thursdays, Septembe 30-December 9, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Held at Ardsley Community Center, 2828 Spear Avenue, Ardsley
Learn to play chess from rules to advanced tournament strategies. Class time evenly divided between instruction and play. Students paired with opponenets of similar skill levels.
Cost: $120 for Abington Township residents; $135 for non-residents
Presented by Abington Bureau of Parks & Recreation
I information: 215-576-5213 or www.abington.org/parksrec

Audition for Hello Dolly

For those in grades 5 and up
Be part of a total theater production: parts for everyone from stage set to star!
Auditions Saturday, September 11, 1:00-5:00 p.m.; Call-backs Sunday, September 12, 1:0-5:00 p.m.
Those auditioning for a starring role should come prepared to sing a piece from this musical.
Held at Grace Presbyterian Church, Old York Road, Jenkintown
Rehearsals begin in September
Show: Thursday & Friday, November 18 & 19, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, November 20, 1:00 p.m.
Presented by Abington YMCA Young People's Theater; Y membership not required for participation.
I information: Nancy at 215-379-3100

Free For All 7th Graders

Get a FREE one-year membership to the Abington YMCA, which will entitle you to use of all Philadelphia and Vicinity YMCAs.
How to Sign Up
Come to the Abington YMCA, 1073 Old York Road, Abington and ask for a 7th Grade Membership ticket.
Also bring a school ID, report card, or roster and a parent or guardian.
Information:  215-884-9622

Teen Chess and Other Mind Games

For those in grades 6-12 Adults welcome.
Featuring chess, checkers, Othello, and other board games.
Fridays, 3:30-5:00 p.m., beginning October 8
Come to the Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington
Cost: FREE
Information:  215-885-5180 or www.abingtonfreelibrary.org

Texting Scavenger Hunt

For all ages who know how to text and want to search for clues and solve riddles
The Abington Art Center Sculpture Park is the scene of this adventure.
Runs now through the fall.        
Use technology for this interactive, location-based mobile game. Players simply text a keyword to the number provided and their first clue arrives on their phone within moments. Players can ask for hints, refer to the Sculpture Park map, work in teams, or go it solo. The most important part of the adventure is the sculptures which hold the answers. So this is an “eye-catching” activity to see how observant each participant can be.
Cost to play determined solely by one’s texting plan.  Unlimited texting means unlimited play!
To begin the tour, text SCULPTUREPARK to 728647 and wait for the first clue
Abington Art Center, 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown
Information:  215-887-4882.

Folk Guitar Workshop for Teens

For those age 15 and up
Mondays: September 20, October 4, 18; November 1, 15, 29, 7:00 p.m.
Held in the Community Room of Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington
Instructor Keith Kaufman will bring some guitars; bring your own if you have one.
Cost: Free
Information: 215-885-5180 ext 15 or www.abingtonfreelibrary.org

Abington Art Center Youth Classes

Fall classes for those ages 2 through teens
Ceramics, painting, drawing, jewelry making, cartooning, and more.
Creativity emphasized in inspiring and fun setting.
Abington Art Center Studio School
Alverthorpe Manor, 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown
Cost varies by class

Short Workshops
West African Dancing and Drum Youth Workshop
Sunday, October 24, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Learn dance movements taken from Senegal and Guinea working with professional dancers and a live musician.
Limit 15 students
Cost $15/$14 members
Adult and Child Workshop
Sunday, October 24, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Create a work of art on a canvas bag that you and the kids can take out shopping.  It’s fun to spend the one on one time with your child in the art studio.
Limit: 6 students.
Cost $14/$12 members
Adult and Child Clay Birdhouses Workshop
Sunday, December 5, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Work side by side with your child to create whimsical ceramic birdhouses.  Add decorations and handmade clay tiles to your house making it fun and energetic.  These terra cotta habitats will attract lots of colorful birds to your yard!  
Limit: 6 students
Cost: $27/$24 members

Information: Dan, Dana or Rachel l at 215-887-4882 x205

Eureka Family Workshops

For families of any size, shape, and artistic ability to play and make art together. Saturdays, 11:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. Drop in at any point during this time.

Next Workshops
Sunday, September 12
Sunday, October 10
Sunday, November 14
Sunday, December 5

Monthly Family Nights

For families to share fun time together
Features themed activities one Friday each month. Includes snacks, group games, swimming, moon bounce, and more.
Saturdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Fridays, September 10, November 12, December 17
Abington YMCA, 1073 Old York Road, Abington Cost:  Free to Full Privilege members; $2 per family member for Program Members Preregistration required by Wednesday before the Friday of the event
Information:  215-884-9622

Kids Night Out

For children to have fun while their parents take a break!
Features themed activities, pizza & juice.
Fridays, September 17 - Back to School Party, October 8 - Fall Festival, November 12 - Turkey Time, December 10 - Holiday Party; , 6:30-9:45 p.m.;
Abington YMCA, 1073 Old York Road, Abington 
Cost: Full Privilege members $5; Program Members $10
Preregistration highly recommended
Information:  215-884-9622

I Am Special Family Days

For children of all ages with special needs and their parents
Features themed activities, pizza & juice.
Saturdays, September 26, October 24, November 21, December 19, 2:00-4:00 p.m.;
Held in the accessible North Gym of the Abington YMCA, 1073 Old York Road, Abington
Events include full supervision along with games, swimming, sports, crafts, use of the gymnastics center, and more. 
Cost: Full Privilege members $7; Program Members $8; Non-members $12
Information:  215-884-9622

NEW: Family Programs with The Nature Geek

Children and adults explore the outside world at Briar Bush Nature Center. Interactive classes include hands-on, age-appropriate activities, crafts, hikes, animal encounters and more!
Briar Bush Nature Center, 1200 Edge Hill Road, Abington
Sundays, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Cost:  $5/person or $10/family  Abington Township residents receive a 10% discount and Friends of Briar Bush members receive a 20% discount off advertised price.
Registration required:  215-887-6603 or www.briarbush.org   

September 12: The Bad, The Ugly, and The Misunderstood
Recommended for age 7 and up.
Can buzzards be beautiful? Flowers fiendish? Spiders spectacular? Some of the animals and plants we see may not be as bad…or good…as we think they are. Explore the alter egos of Pennsylvania’s flora and fauna in this program. You’ll never look at the residents of the great outdoors the same way again!

October 31 The Freaky Facts and Monstrous Myths about Halloween Animals
Recommended for age 5 and up.
Spiders, owls, snakes and bats…these and other animals are very closely associated with Halloween and all things spooky. But do they really deserve such a frightful reputation? Put on your Halloween costume and come separate freaky fact from monstrous myth about these animals in this program led by The (Ghoulish) Nature Geek! No trick about it…this program is sure to be a treat!

November 21 Are You Gonna Eat That?
Recommended for age 7 and up.
Spiders, owls, snakes and bats…these and other animals are very closely associated with Halloween and all things spooky. But do they really deserve such a frightful reputation? Put on your Halloween costume and come separate freaky fact from monstrous myth about these animals in this program led by The (Ghoulish) Nature Geek! No trick about it…this program is sure to be a treat!

December 1 2 Naked Maples and Frog Antifreeze: How Nature Survives Winter
Recommended for age 7 and up.
Baby, it’s cold outside! We may be able to bundle up in sweaters, jackets and mittens or go into our nice, heated homes and drink hot chocolate, but what about animals? What about plants?  Pennsylvania’s plants and animals have all sorts of adaptations to winter’s cold temperatures and longer nights. Migrate on over to Briar Bush to join The Nature Geek for this cool program…just make sure you don’t hibernate through it!

New Family Program
Sweet Beats – Interactive Family Music

September 26, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
October 17, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
November 21, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
December 12, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Held at the Abington Art Center, Alverthorpe Manor, 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown
Featuring music educator, singer-songwriter, and family entertainer Lori Scherling who will present lively, interactive family music.  Includes, song, dance, play, creativity and imagination.
Cost:  Free to members and infants; $5 for non-members
Information:  215-887-4882 ext. 230

Police Athletic League (PAL)

Knitting: Come learn to knit!

Enjoy  Rock Band, Pool, Ping-Pong, Air Hockey, Arcade Basketball, and Foosball, and flying helicopters!

Site Location:
Glenside-Weldon School, 409 N. Easton Road, Glenside

PAL Van Pickup from 2 Location:
1. Crestmont, Roslyn, & Willow Grove area kids take shuttle from Crestmont Park parking lot, across from Willow Grove Park Mall. PAL sign posted on light standard
2. Rubicum Park, Rubicum & Washington, Crestmont
Friday and Saturday nights from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Return shuttle begin at 10:00-10:15 p.m.

Kids or parents with questions can contact Abington PAL by e-mail: PAL@abington.org or call Abington Community Policing at 267-536-1071.

Those 11 years old through senior high school, who either live in or attend a public, private, or parochial school in Abington Township, are admitted free. No one admitted after 9:30 p.m.

PAL is open Fridays & Saturdays from 7:00-11:00 p.m. It offers a changing variety of recreational activities and educational programs. It is a place to hang out with friends! Activities free. Refreshments sold. Supervised by site director and managers, police officers, and volunteers. More volunteers always needed! (See “Volunteer Opportunities.”)

Expanded information at www.abingtonpal.org

Young Life/Wyld Life

For 7th through 12th graders
Summer activities, run weekly.
Club is a weekly informal gathering featuring fun activities and a thoughtful message. .
Campaigners is a weekly Bible study
Wyld Life is a monthly evening event in local homes and features fun activities and a message for junior high students         
Begining Fall Schedule:
September 9 - All-Area Senior Night Welcoming seniors from area high schools to explore opportunities in Young Life.
September 16 - All-Area hang-out night
September 23 - All-Area YL Pep Rally
September 30 - All-Area Club
October - Club for local high schools every Thursday
Call for details
For information and details, call 215-470-7317. Area Director: Katie Gorbey, email younglife.montco@gmail.com or visit www.montcopa.younglife.org

Teen Night at YMCA

For those in grades 7-12 
Featuring basketball, swimming (7:00-8:00 p.m.), racquetball (YMCA supplies equipment), foosball, pool, double dutch, and more
1st Friday of each month, 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Next Teen Night: Returns September 3
Abington YMCA, 1073 Old York Road, Abington
Membership not required
Cost:  Full Privilege Members Free; all others $5 (Y membership not required)
Information:  215-884-9622 ext. 1856

Tween Night

For boys and girls in grades 4-6
Enjoy swimming, gymnastics, organized games, basketball, hockey, arts and crafts, and more! Also splash parties & dances periodically.
Abington YMCA, 1073 Old York Road, Abington
3rd Friday of each month, 6:00-9:00 p.m., Resumes September 17
Cost:  Full Privilege Members Free; all others $5 (Y membership not required)
Information:  215-884-9622 ext. 1856

Website for Jewish Teens

Publicizes what is new and what is hot for those in 6th through 12th grades
Sponsored by the Community Youth Initiative to gives young people an opportunity to meet new friends, explore Jewish identity and cultural programs, participate in community service events, and collaborate with teens from synagogues and youth groups throughout the Philadelphia area and the surrounding counties. 
Visit www.jewishphilly.org/teens.
Information:  Contact the Community Youth Initiative at 215-446-3030

Sixth Hour Coffee House

For people18-30
8:00-11:00 p.m. and most third Fridays Next coffee house September 17
Held at The Omega House (on left a you pull into New Life Community Church 2680 Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley)
Music: provided by local artists 
Interested musicians contact Sandy at 215-219-1241
Drinks: Smoothies, Coffee, & Espresso provided FREE!  NO CHARGE for entry, drinks or music. Just come and enjoy!
Information: 215- 947-1880

Briar Bush Nature Center Fall Programs

Briar Bush Nature Center is located at 1212 Edge Hill Road, Abington
Information, fees, & registration: 215-887-6603 or www.briarbush.org
These programs will return in September

Animal Open House
Learn everything about our more than 30 animals, that call Briar Bush home and get to pet some of them.including rabbits and rats, skinks and snakes, chinchillas and tarantulas
Saturdays, 10:00-11:00 a.m. September 4 & 11, October 2 & 9, November 6 & 13, December 4 & 11
Cost: Free

Nature's Story Time
For chldren age 3 and up; must be accompanied by an adult.
Featuring storybook, live animal, craft, and snack
10:00 a.m. on September 18, October 16, November20
Cost: Free

Magic Mornings
For 2-3 year-olds with adults
Thursday, or Friday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.: September 2 or 3, 16 or 17, October 7 or 8, 21 or 22, November 4 or 5, 18 or 19, December 2 or 3, 18 or 19
Toddlers, bring your favorite adult and learn about nature. Make nature-based crafts, hike a trail or touch an animal. Adjacent Thursday and Friday classes duplicate curriculum. Snack included.
Classes $10 firs first child; additional children are $5.00 each.

Preschool Pioneers
For 4-5 year olds
Tuesdays, 1:00-2:00 p.m.: September 7, 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16 ,23; December 7, 17, 21
This nature adventure is a monthly series with hands-on activities, nature hikes, crafts, and stories about the natural world.
Cost: $32 for four-day series; $24 for three-day series

Summer Reading Club

Children who turn in their reading logs at the end of the summer to either Abington Free Library or Roslyn Branch Library will receive a free book.
Online option:  register & keep your reading log at www.abingtonfreelibrary.org
      Track your minutes, win prizes & more
Cost: Free
Registration & Information: 215-885-5180 ext. 28 or www.abingtonfreelibrary.org

Doggone Good Readers

Read to the world's best listener--A Dog!
For children who have completed any of grades 1-5
October 2, November 6, December 4; 10:15-10:45 or 11:00-11:30 a.m.
Held at Abington Free Library Community Room, 1030 Old York Road, Abington
Practice reading in an exciting new way. Get to know lots of friendly dogs and meet other kids.
Cost:  Free
Registration begins Monday, September 13. Children do not have to attend all 3 Saturdays.
Information:  215-885-5180 ext. 28

Story Times with Jean and Niji

For children ages 3 and up and their parent or caregiver
Mondays, October 25 and November 1 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Held at Abington Free Library Community Room, 1030 Old York Road, Abington
Listen to stories told by Jean and pet her yellow Lab Niji, a therapy dog.
Cost:  Free
No registration required.
Information:  215-885-5180 ext. 28

Preschool Pajama Parties at Abington 

For ages 3-5
Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffed animal to cuddle.
Wednesdays, October 6, November 10, December 8; 7:00-7:30 p.m.
Held at Abington Free Library Community Room, 1030 Old York Road, Abington
Cost:  Free
Registration not required
Information:  215-885-5180, ext. 28.

Pajama Parties at Roslyn 

Mondays, September 20, October 18, November 15, December 6, 6:30-7:00 p.m.
Roslyn Branch Library, 2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn
Stories, songs, finger plays, and crafts.
Children are invited to wear their pajamas and bring a stuffed animal to cuddle.
Registration begins August 30
Cost:  Free
Information:  886-9818 or ww.abingtonfreelibrary.org

Fall Preschool Story Times at Abington

Session 1: September 13-October 18. Registration begins Monday, August 30
Session II: November 8-December 13.
Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington
Ages 3-6 – Mondays, 11:00 a.m.
Ages 2-3 – Tuesdays, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Information:  215-885-5180

Preschool Story Times at Roslyn  

September 27-November 18 (excluding Nov. 11)
Roslyn Branch Library, 2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn
Ages 3-6 –Tuesdays, 11:00 p.m.
Ages 2-3 – Thursdays, 11:00 a.m.
Registration begins September 7
Information:  215-886-9818 or www.abingtonfreelibrary.org

Toddler Story Times at Abington  

For children of ages 12-23 months who can walk independently and a parent or caregiver
Wednesdays, October 27, November 3, 10, 17; 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Held at Abington Free Library Community Room, 1030 Old York Road, Abington
Cost:  Free
Registration for Abington Township/Rockledge Borough residents begins October 18; all others may register October22.
Information:  215-885-5180 ext. 28

Baby Days at Roslyn Branch Library

For babies 5 months to two years old and their caregivers
Tuesdays November 9, 16, 23, 30; December 7, 14; 11:00 a.m.
Sing songs, read stories, and do finger plays.
Register for each program either in person, by phone at 215-886-9818 or online at
www.abingtonfreelibrary.org
Registration begins October 19
Information: Celia Frankford at 215-886-9818.

Drop-In Story Times at Abington  

For children of all ages and a parent or caregiver
Thursdays, 11:00-11:30 a.m.   
Held at Abington Free Library Community Room, 1030 Old York Road, Abington
Cost:  Free
Presented by Jenkintown Kiwanis Club volunteers.
Information:  215-885-5180 ext. 28

Pee Wee Art Club

For children ages 3-5 who love to have fun with paint and crayons.
30-minute classes
Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.   
Held at Abington YMCA, 1073 Old York Road, Abington
Cost:  Full Privilege members $45; Program members $90
Register for Early Fall Session September 13-October 31; Late Fall Session November 1-December 19
Information:  215-884-9622

Young Artists Club

For children ages 6-10 who understand the concept of art and want to excel
Projects will include murals, canvas art, sketching, and pastel art.
Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m.   
Held at Abington YMCA, 1073 Old York Road, Abington
Cost:  Full Privilege members $50; Program members $100
Register for Early Fall Session September 13-October 31; Late Fall Session November 1-December 19
Information:  215-884-9622

Cooking

Lil Bakers
For children ages 4-7
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.
Kids learn the basics of cooking, along with safety and clean-up.
Chef Masters
For children ages 8-12
Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.
For more advanced child looking to learn more sophisticated cooking techniques and recipes.
 
Held at Abington YMCA, 1073 Old York Road, Abington
Cost:  Full Privilege members $50; Program members $100
Register for Early Fall Session September 13-October 31; Late Fall Session November 1-December 19
Information:  215-884-9622

Silly Science Club

For children ages 5-8.
Learn interesting facts and perform fun experiments.
Thursdays, 6:00 p.m.   
Held at Abington YMCA, 1073 Old York Road, Abington
Cost:  Full Privilege members $50; Program members $100
Register for Early Fall Session September 13-October 31; Late Fall Session November 1-December 19
Information:  215-884-9622

Club 812

For children ages 8-12.
Kids enjoy sports, swimming, gymnastics, games, team building activities, cooking, & music.
Saturdays, 1:30 p.m.   
Held at Abington YMCA, 1073 Old York Road, Abington
Cost:  Full Privilege members $45; Program members $85
Register for Early Fall Session September 13-October 31; Late Fall Session November 1-December 19
Information:  215-884-9622

Henry and Mudge! 

For boys and girls ages 5-9
Read any or all of the books about Henry and Mudge’s adventures and come prepared to share them with a small group. 
Session includes a fun craft and a delicious snack.
Monday, October 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Held at Roslyn Branch Library, 2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn
Cost:  Free
Registration begins September 13
Information:  215-886-9818 or cfrankford@mclinc.org

Halloween Clay Creatures

For boys and girls ages 8-13
Create Halloween figurines such as pumpkins, ghosts, scarecrows, witches, bats, etc.
Monday, October 18,7:3-8:300 p.m.
Held at Roslyn Branch Library, 2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn
Cost:  Free
Registration begins September 27 Limited to 10 participants
Information:  215-886-9818 or cfrankford@mclinc.org

Polymer Clay Creations

For kids ages 8-13
A local teen will share his expertise working with polymer clay, helping kids create their own Halloween figurines:  pumpkins, ghosts, scarecrows, witches, bats, etc. 
Monday, October 18, 7:30-8:30 p.m. 
Roslyn Branch Library, 2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn
Cost:  Free
Registration begins September 27; limited to 10 participants.
Information:  215-886-9818 or cfrankford@mclinc.org

Hand Building Clay Pumpkins

For kids ages 5 and up Children 6 and under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Use clay to form, build, and paint your own pumpkin.
Tuesday, October 26, 7:30-8:30 p.m. 
Held at Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington
Cost:  Free
Registration begins October 11
Information:  215-886-9818 or cfrankford@mclinc.org

Frog and Toad

For boys and girls ages 5-9
Read about their many adventures, and come prepared to share what you know with a
small group. 
Enjoy fun turtle crafts and a delicious snack.
Monday, November 1, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Roslyn Branch Library, 2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn
Cost: Free
Registration begins October 4
Information:  215-886-9818 or cfrankford@mclinc.org

Lego Block Party

For boys and girls ages 5-12
Legos will be provided but cannot be taken home. Enjoy refreshments.
Monday, November 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Roslyn Branch Library, 2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn
Cost: Free
Registration begins October 18 Limited to 15 participants
Information:  215-886-9818 or cfrankford@mclinc.org

Native American Friendship Tales

For boys and girls ages 6-10
Explore the mystery of human-animal friendships through folktales presented by Irene Harris.
Monday, November 18,-7:00-7:45 p.m.
Held at Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington
Cost: Free
Registration begins November 8
Information:  215-886-9818 or cfrankford@mclinc.org

Knitting Basics

For those ages 9 and up
Bring your own needles, at least a size 10. Bring a ball of worsted weight yarn, No. 4 in a solid color.
Monday, November 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Roslyn Branch Library, 2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn
Cost: Free
Registration begins November 1 Limited to 8 participants
Information:  215-886-9818 or cfrankford@mclinc.org

Lego Block Party

For boys and girls ages 5-12
Legos will be provided but cannot be taken home. Enjoy refreshments.
Monday, November 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Roslyn Branch Library, 2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn
Cost: Free
Registration begins October 18 Limited to 15 participants
Information:  215-886-9818 or cfrankford@mclinc.org

Children release butterflies at
Abington Library summer program