🌱 Patch AM: Abington Library's LGBTQ Program Under Fire

Good day Abington! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Abington officials rally behind library’s embattled Rainbow Connections kids program
• How Abington firefighters were pulled into Horsham’s major blaze
• How is an Abington Township coworker tied to this life sentence?

Also on today's calendar: Second Tuesday - Community Shredding at Upper Moreland Public Lib and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 51 and low of 33 degrees.
• Thursday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, temps: high: 50, low: 36.
• Friday: Cloudy with occasional rain, with a high of 55 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Abington Library's LGBTQ Program Under Fire (patch.com) — Abington residents are hearing strong support from the township’s Human Relations Commission for the Abington Township Public Library’s Rainbow Connections program for LGBTQ+ kids and allies. After social media complaints and misinformation, commissioners and local leaders praised the library’s transparency and inclusive mission, highlighting this month’s art-focused session with guest artist KC Kaleidoscope and urging respectful, fact-based community dialogue.
   

• Jenkintown, Abington volunteers assist with large building fire in Horsham (glensidelocal.com) — Abington Fire Company volunteers helped battle a significant building fire in Horsham on Monday afternoon, joining Jenkintown crews and other mutual aid partners at Clayton’s Indoor Shooting Range. No injuries were reported, and Abington’s Ladder 100 was dispatched while Jenkintown units also handled additional calls in Hatboro and Jenkintown.
   

• Third employee of Junkluggers Willow Grove receives gun trafficking sentence in addition to life term for murder (glensidelocal.com) — An Abington Township resident connected to the Jenkintown section was among coworkers tied to a deadly Lower Merion home invasion, as another participant just received extra prison time for gun trafficking. The case involves employees of Junkluggers in nearby Willow Grove and adds years to an existing life sentence, underscoring regional concerns about violent crime and illegal firearms.
   

📸 Around Abington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Abington

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday January 13

• Second Tuesday - Community Shredding at Upper Moreland Public Lib
  Upper Moreland Public Library, 109 Park Avenue, Willow Grove
  8:30 am

Saturday January 24

• Warminster Symphony Orchestra Presents "An Island Get Away" Annual Pops Gala and Fundraiser
  The Warrington, 1360 Almshouse Rd, Warrington
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday January 7

• FREE Virtual Nutrition Lunch & Learn - A Fresh Start: Goals, Intentions & Your Well-Being Reset
  12:00 pm

Friday January 9

• Awaken & Release: Transformational Breathwork Journey
  F.L.O.W. Wellness Center: 2 Hidden Lane , 2 Hidden Ln
  7:00 pm

Monday January 12

• Sundays on Monday
  Abington Free Library , 1030 Old York Rd , Abington
  10:30 am

Saturday January 17

• Reconnect & Reclaim: An 8-Week Series for Women
  F.L.O.W. Wellness Center: 2 Hidden Lane , 2 Hidden Ln
  12:30 pm

Sunday January 18

• Project Smile: A Pop-Up Service Project Event
  Baby Gear Group Jenkintown , 2278 Mt Carmel Ave , Glenside
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday January 7

• Baby Play — B.well tots
  B.well tots , 1100 E Mermaid Ln , Wyndmoor
  10:00 am
• January 7th Kids Cooking Classes
  Southampton Summer Day Camp , 1459 Second Street Pike , Southampton
  5:30 pm
• Youth Community (ages 11 to 18): Arts and Crafts
  Resilience Resource Center , 2337 Philmont Ave #108 , Huntingdon Valley
  6:00 pm

Thursday January 8

• Board of Commissioners & Salary Board Meetings
  Montgomery County, PA Calendar
  10:00 am

Saturday January 10

• Shadows of the Past
  Montgomery County, PA Calendar
  2:00 pm
• January 10th Cooking Class: Sushi
  Southampton Summer Day Camp , 1459 Second Street Pike , Southampton
  7:00 pm

Tuesday January 13

• MS Orchestra and 6th Grade Concert - 6:30 pm
  Springfield Township High School , 1801 E. Paper Mill Rd , Erdenheim

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Abington PatchAM possible:

• EB Literacy: Bridging Gaps and Building Skills — (215) 887-1570
  Helping Children with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Thrive
• Valley Blinds — (570) 232-3312
  Valley Blinds: Your Local Custom Window Treatment Experts!
• Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
  Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible!
• FLOW Wellness Center — (267) 209-0449
  Go with the FLOW!
• Brilliant Baby & Beyond — 215-944-4460
  Calling all babies & toddlers to come play with their parent
• Ujima Life Services — (215) 436-9606
  Ujima Life Services: Supporting Mental Wellness Together
• Abington Aesthetics and Wellness Center
  Where Total Wellness Meets Modern Aesthetics

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi everyone!!
  My name is Amelia and I have been babysitting for 6 years now. I’m 18 years old, and in my senior year of hs. I’m a red cross cpr/lifeguarding… (Nextdoor Abington)
• Tired of companies taking advantage of homeowners?
  We don’t play those games. Crown & Roots Tree Works & Landscaping — honest pricing, solid work. Message us now. 484-832-0365 Rick (Nextdoor Old York Rd/Edge Hill Rd)

• Pennsylvania Staffing posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Willow Grove. Apply here.
• Sam's Club posted a job opening for Meat Cutter and Wrapper in Willow Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Abington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jenkintown

• Hiway Theater in Jenkintown announces special showings in January (glensidelocal.com)
• Jenkintown Plaza Seeks Tenants For Office Building (patch.com)
• Cradles to Crayons kicks off winter clothing drive for Philly kids (metrophiladelphia.com)

Glenside

• Applications for 2nd annual Glenside St. Patrick's Day now open, ‘Countdown to the Parade Fundraiser' scheduled for Feb. 27 (glensidelocal.com)
• BARTA to implement route and schedule changes starting Jan. 5 (berksweekly.com)
• Mrs. Sandra Brodsky, Glenside Fire Company board member, preschool teacher in Fort Washington, has passed away at 70 (glensidelocal.com)

Hatboro

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-- The Patch AM Team

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