Recycle Unwanted Electronics at Ben Wilson Senior Center Saturday

Purge all of your unused and unwanted electronics during a recycling event this weekend in Warminster.

We all have those unused electronic gadgets lurking in the back of the closet or on that shelf in the garage. And with the recent restrictions on what you can take out to the curb, these piles may be growing at an alarming rate. Not to worry—this weekend you can purge your home of these unwanted items during an electronics recycling event at the Ben Wilson Senior Center.  "[With a few exceptions], we are taking almost anything that has a plug," said Linda Kester, senior center manager. Kester said the event is being run in conjunction with e-waste recycling company EcoVanta. She said EcoVanta will sanitize any software and personal information from devices and then they will disassemble and recycle the items into the commodities that they …

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5 Things: May 12

Tidbits of information to get you through the day.

1. Centennial School District: Be sure to view the recording of Tuesday night’s School Board of Directors meeting on the CSD web site . Stay informed! 2. Upper Southampton Township:  Still haven’t signed up for Township alerts? You can do so here with your e-mail address. Important notifications regarding Township opportunities and updates will be mailed directly to you. 3. Billboard Number One: Today in 1963, Jimmy Soul’s “If you want to be happy” topped the charts.  Soul actually got his start as a preacher and performed gospel music into his teen years. Listen to the recording here. (You might play it on loop). 4.  Yesterday was National School Nurse day, and today is the last day of Nurses’ Week . Perhaps you have been considering a …

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5 Things: May 6

Tidbits of information to help you start your weekend.

1. Centennial School District: Tonight at 7:30 p.m. is “Showcase Night,”  which will display the artwork of students in kindergarten through twelfth grades. The event will take place at William Tennent High School auditorium, located at 333 Centennial Road in Warminster. 2. On the job hunt? Try using Indeed.com to filter the plethora of opportunities. Just type in your zip code to generate various jobs in your field. (If it helps, this site is where I found my current full-time job). 3. Billboard Number One: Today in 1937, Bing Crosby’s “Sweet Leilani” topped the charts.  This hit was number one for ten weeks. Here is the Crosby version, which appeared on the soundtrack for the film Waikiki Wedding. 4.  Today is National Public Gardens Day…

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5 Things: April 26

Tidbits of information to get you through your day.

1. Centennial School District: The CSD Board of Directors will be meeting tonight at 7 p.m. Items of discussion include a possible new contract for the district's teachers, appointing the treasurer for the board, and approving minutes of the education, finance and operations committees’ meetings. Click here for more itemized bullets of discussion for tonight’s meeting. 2. Home front Fact: We know that the township has been broken up into upper and lower sections and that many landmarks have undergone name changes. But the area now called Churchville was initially called “Smoketown.” It underwent a name change as a result of the construction of the North and Southampton Reformed Church. Read more about your hometown’s history here. 3. …

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5 Things: April 25

Tidbits of information to get you through your Monday.

1. Centennial School District: The Centennial School Board Finance and Long Range Budget Planning Committee will have a meeting, held at the administrative building at 433 Centennial Road, tonight at 7 p.m. to discuss the fiscal plan and budget for 2011-2012. This meeting is open to the public. Review the bulletin for this meeting for an itemized list of topics of discussion. 2. Upper Southampton Parks and Recreation: “Music for Mommy and Me,”  a series of sessions encouraging children (ages 18 months to three years) and their caregivers, will begin today at 11:30 a.m. Sessions will run each consecutive Monday up until and including June 6—for the exception of May 30.  Go to page two of the USPR newsletter for more information on …

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Great American Cleanup of PA Underway

There is still plenty of time to register your clean-up project online and get free supplies like bags and gloves.

Want to do something this Earth Day that actually benefits your local environment? Then consider joining one of the many “Great American Cleanup of PA” events in Bucks County. Or, if you have a project in mind that's not listed, consider registering your own clean up effort. The Great American Cleanup of PA is an annual statewide effort that gets residents outdoors to voluntarily clean up trash from roadways, streams, parks, forests and neighborhoods. This year's event began March 1 and goes through May 31. Conservation organizations, school and youth groups, businesses, hunting and fishing clubs, community and civic associations, and sports teams that register their cleanup events will receive free supplies, like gloves and trash bags. To…

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5 Things: April 21

Tidbits of information to make you feel like it's actually Spring outside

1. Centennial School District Update: It's not too early to consider your children's summer involvement. Please check April's section of the e-folder for registration forms for different athletic activities.   2. Upper Southampton Parks and Recreation: The USPR office will be closed tomorrow. (Submit your registrations/and questions today at 215-355-9781).   3. Billboard Number One: Today in 1989, Madonna's "Like a Prayer" topped the charts. This album, bearing the same name as this song, includes other hits such as "Cherish" and "Express Yourself." Listen to the song and relive a memory. (I remember hearing this song at almost all of my high school dances).   4. Green tip for the music aficionada/o: Want to step up your green efforts--…

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5 Things: April 19

Tidbits of information to get you through the day.

1. Centennial School District: CSD has provided dates regarding the close of the academic year. Please click here for these dates in order to make arrangements and notify relatives/friends of graduation information.   2. Upper Southampton Parks and Recreation: In addition to the farmhouse, carriage house, pavilion and more to rent out for your special events, USPR also offers its basketball and tennis courts and ball fields (at the Community Center) for your athletic competitions/activities. Please call the Tamanend Park Office for renting information at 215-355-9781.    3. Billboard Number One: Today in 1970, The Jackson 5's "ABC" topped the charts. This song actually was number one on both the pop and R&B charts. View a performance of …

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5 Things: April 13

Tidbits of information to get you through the day.

1. Centennial School District News: Check here  to view the Centennial Education Foundation Jackpot winners and be sure to view the Foundation's website  for additional updates.   2. Upper Southampton Parks and Recreation Cheerleading invites participants. Call Jeannie Markus at 215-480-1191 for more information or visit the official website.   3. Billboard Number One: Today in 1957, Elvis Presley's "All shook up" topped the charts. View the King's performance of this song here. 4. Today is the Day of Pink, a way to raise awareness on bullying, discrimination and homophobia in our society. Will you wear pink? Will you be more mindful of those you feel who are victimized in your school or work environments?   5. Green celebration: Today is …

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5 Things: April 12

Tidbits of information to get you through the day.

1. CSD News: The Middle School Reading Olympics  begins today at 6 p.m. at Log College Middle School. The purpose of this program is to encourage students to develop lifelong interests in literature of all sorts. For more information, call Mrs. Lauren Zucker at 215 441-6066 x1301.  2. Upper Southampton Parks and Recreation: Tomorrow begins USTA Tennis Lessons for beginner and intermediate players at Tamanend Park  located at 1255 Second Street Pike. Please bring your own racquet and container of tennis balls. Click here  (page 4) for pricing and age group information.   3. Billboard Number One: Today in 1967, Nancy Sinatra and Frank Sinatra's "Somethin' Stupid" topped the Billboard Charts. This song was shortly made after the success of …

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