Thursday, March 19, 2009

Recycle your old electronics!

The Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership, with its mission of enhancing the health of the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Creek and its 29 miles of drainage land, is holding a two-day ethical electronics recycling event.

Recycle your items for $1/pound at Cedarbrook Middle School (300 Longfellow Road in Wyncote) on March 28 and 29 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Accepted electronics include: TVs, computers, monitors, keyboards, drives, cables, cords, peripherals, copiers, printers, cartridges, fax machines, scanners, laptops, stereo equipment, speakers, CD and DVD players, telephones, remote controls, VCRs, projectors, digital cameras, PDAs, speakers, radios, answering machines, camcorders, electric typewriters, video game systems, pagers, microwaves, toasters, ink cartidges, USB media and media like zip disks, audio tapes and floppy diskettes.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

It's time to think about SUMMER CAMP!

Not sure what the kids are going to do this summer? Sign up for a BBNC summer camp! Our camps are designed for appropriate age groupings with activities to be fun, challenging and educational for each group. We offer half-day camps for the little ones, full-day camps for the older kids and new this year, BEFORE and AFTER care!

As with all public programs, Abington Township residents receive a 10% discount off listed price, and Friends of Briar Bush (members) receive a 20% discount off listed price.

Camp descriptions can be found in your newsletter or on our website.

We will have an information session for parents on Thursday, May 14 at BBNC at 5 p.m.

Our camps fill up fast, so check out this year's options (new camp themes!) and sign up today! Each age group has several options to choose from!

Older kids: If your teen needs service hours or wants to work with younger kids this summer, consider being a Camp Aide. Training sessions are June 22-24 and June 29-July 1. All responsible rising 7th graders and above are welcome to apply!

Spring Hike Training

Any volunteers who are interested in leading seasonal hikes, please come to a training at BBNC on Monday, March 23 from 1-2:30 p.m. The training will be led by senior educator Jeff Moore.

Great Escape Correction

The Great Escape trip to Laurel Hills Cemetery will take place WEDNESDAY, April 29.

Philadelphia's Underground Museum: Laurel Hill Cemetery (Program #69)
Philadelphia, PA
Wednesday, April 29 ~ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
$55 (Abington Twp. residents receive 10% discount; FOBB receive 20% discount)

One of the few cemeteries designated as a National Historical Landmark, Laurel Hill is the final resting place of war veterans, Titanic passengers and hundreds of the famous (and not-so-famous) people who helped shape the creation of Philadelphia and the world. We will enjoy a personalized tour through this unique historical resource. Buy lunch.

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