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🌱 Patch AM: How Abington families can turn winter break into a learning adventure
Coming up: Character Tea party on the Abington Patch calendar

Morning Abington! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Abington families can turn winter break into a learning adventure
Also on today's calendar: Character Tea party and 4 more events.
Find out what's happening in Abingtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Abingtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 46 and low of 29 degrees.
- Thursday: Cloudy with spotty drizzle, temps: high: 44, low: 27.
- Friday: An icy mix, up to 1", with a high of 30 and low of 27 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Abington school board leaders share ways to learn with family and friends over winter break (glensidelocal.com) — Abington School District board president Dr. Melissa Mowry and fellow director Shameeka Browne are encouraging local families to turn winter break into a chance for fun, low-pressure learning at home. From cooking together to collaborative storytelling, they share simple ways to build kids’ math, reading, and critical thinking skills around the kitchen table while school is out.
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📸 Around Abington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Abington
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★ Featured events ★
- Character Tea party
Mandell Campus Theater, Old York Road and Melrose Ave, Elkins Pk 19027,
9:45 am - Lower Your Expectations 9
2349 Decatur Ave, Willow Grove
6:00 pm
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
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Other local events
- Upper Moreland High School TRK G V Away OPEN (@ Armory NY)
Upper Moreland High School , 2900 Terwood Road , Willow Grove
8:30 am - Sundays on Monday
Abington Free Library , 1030 Old York Rd , Abington
10:30 am - Hangover Ball 2026
2519 Jenkintown Rd , Glenside
1:00 pm - Reconnect & Reclaim: An 8-Week Series for Women
F.L.O.W. Wellness Center: 2 Hidden Lane , 2 Hidden Ln
12:30 pm - Super Full Wolf Moon Sound Journey + Yoga Nidra
F.L.O.W. Wellness Center: 2 Hidden Lane , 2 Hidden Ln
6:30 pm
Saturday December 27
Monday December 29
Thursday January 1
Saturday January 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
- XMAS Eve w/ PS @ Willow Grove Mall
Willow Grove Park , 2500 W Moreland Rd , Willow Grove
9:00 am - Youth Community (ages 11 to 18): Arts and Crafts
Resilience Resource Center , 2337 Philmont Ave #108 , Huntingdon Valley
6:00 pm - Christmas Day - County Holiday
Montgomery County, PA Calendar - SALSA ON CHERRY
Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce , 216 Cherry Street , Norristown - Up Ending Parkinsons Meet-up Wyncote
Philadelphia Rock Gyms - Wyncote , 827 Glenside Ave , Wyncote
10:00 am - Phantoms Hockey
PPL Center , 701 Hamilton St , Allentown
7:00 pm
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Abington PatchAM possible:
- Valley Blinds — (570) 232-3312
Valley Blinds: Your Local Custom Window Treatment Experts! - EB Literacy: Bridging Gaps and Building Skills — (215) 887-1570
Helping Children with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Thrive - 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 - 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
- Urban Air Adventure Park posted a job opening for Sanitation Team Member in Willow Grove. Apply here.
- Miller's Ale House Restaurant & Sports Bar posted a job opening for Expeditor in Willow Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Abington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Jenkintown
- Jenkintown School Board now seeking input on superintendent search via survey (glensidelocal.com)
- The Marc David Foundation (insidephilanthropy.com)
- Bradley Cooper Opens Up About the Friend Who Helped Him Get Sober (montco.today)
Glenside
- Springfield Township Historical Society shares colorized photos of greater Glenside, celebrates 40th anniversary (glensidelocal.com)
- LIHEAP energy assistance open now through April (glensidelocal.com)
Hatboro
Ok Abington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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