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5 Things to Know for August 2

Tidbits of information to get you through the day.

1. Upper Southampton Parks and Recreation: Sign up for Beginner Robotics; sessions on teaching “Roamer” the robot new skills such as drawing and even playing music begin on Aug. 8 and end on Aug.12. Click page three of the USPR Summer 2011 newsletter for more information.

 

2. Centennial School District: Are you a Pennsylvania certified teacher? Substitute teacher orientation will take place tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. at the administration building. Click here for all details regarding the event.

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 3. Billboard Number One: Today in 1956, The Platters’ “My prayer” topped the charts. Make twilight come sooner by listening to this hit.

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 4.The Bucks County Opportunity Council, an organization to provide low-income individuals the tools to improve their conditions, located in Doylestown, is seeking volunteers to help distribute food to a local pantry. Call 215-345-8175 for more information on how you can start making a difference.

 

5. Green leaf of knowledge: Energyright.com offers individuals advice regarding saving money—regarding your thermostat. Set your thermostat at 78 degrees during the summer, as any any degree lower than this value can increase the cost of your monthly bill by at least by five percent. 

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