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  • Lake Report for 2010

    The water quality of Eston Wilson Lake is monitored and managed by Lake Savers, LLC.  The AAJRB gets an annual report of the conditions and treatment done each year. You can download a copy by CLICKING HERE....
  • Dog Park Grand Opening

    The grand opening celebration of the Abington Community Dog Park was held on Saturday, Oct. 16. "Dogs may bring their owners!" The fenced-in canine park is located just above the Stroney Soccer field on upper West Grove Street at the Park. ...
  • Come and Test Out the Dog Park

    You are invited to come and test-out the Abington Dog & Owners Park while finishing touches are being added to Phase One of the project. Located above Stroney Soccer field, the park is separated into areas for small dogs and large dogs. Pets are allowed...
  • Dog Park Fundraiser

    The Abington Senior Center, Winola Road, will be the setting for a social gathering Sunday, August 29th 6 - 9 p.m. to benefit the new Abington Community Dog Park. Food and drinks will be served, and there will also be a silent auction of local merchant d...
  • Abington Area Community Park Presents Swing for Life Youth Golf Academy Clinic

                                                                       Abington Community Park Presents  A Swing For Life Youth Golf Academy Clinic  Hosted at Scott Greens Golf Club    ...
  • Earth Camp 2011 Announced

    Earth Camp 2011  --- Register NOW at www.active.com.Earth Camp 2011 will be held at the Abington Area Community Park on Winola Road in Clarks Summit. This is the fourth year of this exciting and successful program. Camp activities include: fishing, canoe...
  • FREE Garden Seminar

         The Abington Community Garden will sponsor a FREE educational seminar on Friday, April 23, 2010 at 7:00 PM at the Abington Community Library.     "Late Blight and Other Diseases" will be presented by our Penn State Master Gardener, Donna Zagr...
  • Sign-ups for 2010 Community Garden

         Applications are now being accepted for the 2010 growing season.  Three different plot sizes are available:  a small plot measuring 10' x 10' rents for $15; a medium plot measuring 10' x 20' rents for $30; and a large plot measuring 20' x 20' r...
  • Ultimate Frisbee Camp and Frisbee Basics

                                                                The Ultimate Sport Frisbee       "When a ball dreams, it dreams it’s a frisbee.”unknownThis game provides constant exhilara...
  • Baseball Skills Camp

    Baseball Skills Camp August 3-7th at Ackerly Field When they start the game, they don't yell, "Work ball."  They say, "Play ball." ~ Willie Stargell, 1981 Baseball was made for kids. ~ Bob LemonBe a part of America’s Pastime with other kids in the ...
  • Community Garden SOLD OUT for 2009

    All garden plots have been rented for the 2009 growing season and that a Waiting List has been established. This was announced by AAJRB Vice-Chair Barbara Grabfelder at the Annual General Membership Meeting of the Abington Community Garden held March 30...
  • EARTH CAMP 09 Registration Announced

             Exciting Opportunity for Fun Summer Adventures in an Outdoor Setting -                           for children entering 5th -7th grades in Sept. ’09. This is recreation, education, and exploration with memo...
  • Golf Camp 09 Preview

    Golf  Camp  -- In partnership with Summit Hills Golf Course -18 hours of tailored professional instruction-learn the vital skill fundamentals.  5th grade and up.In progress: Session 4: Tuesday AND Wednesdays 5-8PM, Tuesdays (July 7, 14, 21); Wed (July...
  • Help Plan the New Abington Community Dog Park

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  • 2009 Garden Application

    Applications for the 2009 Community Garden are now here. The forms are available in both Microsoft Word format here and Adobe PDF format here. To view PDF documents the free Adobe reader can be found here. ...
  • Gardening Seminars Announced

          GARDEN SEMINARS -- BACK BY POPULAR REQUEST...The Abington Community Garden will again partner with the Penn State Master Gardener Program and the Abington Community Library to offer two gardening seminars over the winter months.  Both programs...
  • Garden Committees Begin Work in January, 2009

         Although the Abington Community Garden has been "put to bed" for the 2008 growing season, a lot of work will be done in the coming months to make certain the project is run efficiently in 2009.  The following goals have been set:     WATER: ...
  • Sign-Ups Begin for 2009 Garden Membership

         The Abington Community Garden has space available for the 2009 growing season.  Three different plot sizes are available:  10 x 10 for $15.00; 10 x 20 for $30.00; and 20 x 20 for $50.00.  Download Application here.     All garden members m...
  • Community Garden Fundraiser

    Committee members for the Abington Community Garden have been collecting items for a fundraiser gift basket raffle to support ongoing expenses. From left, Pat Vanderbeken, Marie King, Bonnie Blase and Norina Lynott pose with one of the sports themed baske...
  • "Work Days" at the Community Garden

    On Monday, July 14, Tuesday, July 15, and Wednesday, July 16, a series of "Word Days" will be held in the garden from 6:00 - 8:30 PM.  Please bring the following items:wheelbarrowsgarden rakesweed wackerslawn mowersNEWSPAPERS (newsprint only, no color pa...
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