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Thursday, September 15, 2011

Get Out — What Are You Doing This Weekend Abington?

This week's installment includes a street fair and some zydeco ...

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  • Thursday, September 15, 2011

A great weekend-weather forecast: an autumn preview! Get Out and enjoy it with Patch’s picks for things to do and places to go.   1. BUCK AWAY! COVER THE TREES Where/When: Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust, 2955 Edge Hill Road, Huntingdon Valley; Sept. 15-16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Why Go: Help protect 10,000 trees from “buck rub” during deer-mating season (male deer rub small trees with their antlers, which often kills the tree) by covering and protecting them. This volunteer opportunity is great for college students, and participation may count toward course or volunteer credit. Pricing: Free   2. GLENSIDE STREET FAIR Where/When: Downtown Glenside, South Easton Road at East Waverly Road, Glenside; Sept. 17, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Why Go: The …

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BUCK AWAY! Cover the Trees, Glenside Street Fair, March of the Monarchs, and 2 more ›

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Get Out—What Are You Doing This Weekend, Abington?

Beat the heat this weekend with these cool events.

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  • Thursday, July 21, 2011

1. Fresh Ground Coffee House Where/When: Willow Grove Bible Church, 212 Everett Ave., Willow Grove; July 22, 8 p.m. to midnight Why go: The coffee house offers a night of tunes, coffee, goodies and art, featuring music by Mark Meed and Friends, with varied stylings, soulful presentation and humor. Pricing: Free   2. Family Fun Days Where/When: Roslyn Branch Library, 2412 Avondale Ave., Abington; July 22, 11 a.m. Why go: Storyteller Don Dougherty takes families on an action-packed adventure in It’s a Great Big, Really Small World! Pricing: Free   3. Adult Hockey Skills Clinic Where/When: Wintersport, 551 York Road, Willow Grove; July 24 and every Sunday through Aug. 28 from 7:20 to 8:20 p.m. Why go: The clinic, for adults 15 and over, …

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Fresh Ground Coffee House, Family Fun Days - "It's a Great Big, Really Small World!", Adult Hockey Skills Clinic, and 3 more ›

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Get Out — What Are You Doing This Weekend, Abington?

Jazz, animals and TED? ... in this week's installment

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  • Thursday, May 19, 2011

What’s on tap for this weekend? If you haven’t had a chance to check out the Patch calendar, you’re in luck! Get Out is a culmination of the best of our calendar, all organized and tied up in a pretty little bow for you. If you can’t find something to do here, check out our full calendar!   1. An Evening Under The Stars Where/When: Penn State Abington, 1600 Woodland Road, Jenkintown; May 19, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Why go: The acclaimed Eric Mintel Jazz Quartet will perform in the outdoor amphitheater. A-Town Jazz, the Abington Junior High School competitive jazz band, will open. Bring your lawn chair, blankets and picnic baskets. In case of rain, the concert will be held at Lubert Commons in the Lares Building. Pricing: Free   2. TEDx AFS Where/…

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An Evening Under the Stars with the Eric Mintel Jazz Quartet, TEDx Abington Friends, “Heel for Healing” Dog Walk in Support of Abington Health, and 2 more ›

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Grab and Go Kids Planner

Nature hike, Morning Club, babysitting course, Family Nights at the Flower Show, and a school open house – we’ve got your cabin-fever fix right here!

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  • Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Come back every Wednesday for new picks, and help us build the kids planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. We love hearing from you! Pick five! Check out the five best family activities or events for the week.   • GUIDED NATURE HIKE Where/When: Briar Bush Nature Center, 1212 Edge Hill Road, Abington; March 12, 10 a.m. Why Go: Enjoy a guided hike with a Briar Bush Nature Center naturalist, and discover what’s changing from week to week at Briar Bush. Pricing: Free   • MORNING CLUB – PLAY AND LEARN Where/When: Willow Grove Mall, 2500 W. Moreland Road, Willow Grove; March 15, 10:30 a.m. Why Go: Come play and learn at the Willow Grove Mall, in the first floor Elevator Court, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.   • …

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Guided Nature Hike, Morning Club - Play and Learn, American Red Cross Babysitting Course, and 3 more ›

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Penn State Abington Amazing Geocaching Race - A Family Event! Sunday, April 10 1-4pm www.abington.psu.edu/caregister   more ›

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Get Out: It’s Thursday – What Are You Doing this Weekend?

Learn how to help out 'Habitat,' check out some art and benefit a local school's scholarship program.

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  • Thursday, March 3, 2011

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars, restaurants and shops to explore.   1. High School Art Exhibition and Competition Where/When: Montgomery County Community College, 340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell; every weekday through March 25 Why go: The show features the artwork of high school students from 32 schools throughout the county. Pricing: Free   2. eBooks Workshop Where/When: Abington Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington; March 3, 7 p.m. Why go: Staff from Barnes & Noble will be on hand to discuss the features of the Nook, how to download eBooks, troubleshooting and…

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Women Build Info Session (Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County), 33rd Annual Montgomery County High School Art Exhibition and Competition, Seventh Annual Center School International Spring Food Festival!, and 3 more ›

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Grab and Go Kids Planner

From Irish dancers and winter storytime, to teen night and bouncing off the walls, we’ve got activities for all ages this week.

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  • Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Thanks for checking back with the Grab & Go Kids Planner—a weekly calendar of child-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week. Look for the planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—just add them to the comment box. We want to hear from you! Family Best Bets of the Week • Winter Storytime Where/When: Roslyn Branch Library, 2412 Avondale Ave., Abington; March 3, 11 to 11:30 a.m. Why go: Children ages 2-3 and their parents or caregivers can enjoy a storytime together. Pricing: Free   • Romp N' Roll Open Gym Where/When: Romp N’ Roll, 2856 W. Moreland Road, Willow Grove; March 3 from 1 …

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Teen Night at the Y, Public Ice Skating, You and Me Playdates, and 2 more ›

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