bookmark_borderShawmont Station

The Roxborough, Wissahickon and Manayunk Historical Society of Philadelphia has been documenting the history of the Shawmont Station.

1826 — After returning from England, Architect, William Strickland writes his “Reports on Canals, Railways, Roads, and Other Subjects”, made to the Pennsylvania Society for the Promotion of Internal Improvement. The Schuylkill Navigation Company completes laying their Schuylkill Turnpike between Domino Lane in Roxborough and Montgomery County, previously known as The Pebble Road. Nathan Nathans builds his vacation home on a small section of land between the Schuylkill Turnpike and Towpath, close to the Schuylkill River.

Read more about the Shawmont Station

bookmark_borderWissahickon High School Swimming

2012-2012 Schedule of Swim Meets

DECEMBER 7
5:00pm @ Upper Merion High School — 2013 Wissahickon Boys & Girls — Relay Carnival

DECEMBER 13
3:30pm @ Central Bucks South High School — 2013 Wissahickon Boys & Girls — Central Bucks South

DECEMBER 19
3:30pm @ Upper Moreland Middle School –2013 Wissahickon Girls & Boys — Upper Moreland

bookmark_borderJustice For All Animals

Justice for All Animals: The Way Forward

Fall 2012 — Take part at a library near you! (ages 13 and up.)
Free Lectures by Responsible Policies for Animals Founder David Cantor

Injustice toward nonhuman animals causes them inestimable suffering. It wreaks havoc on human beings, families, communities, nations, and the natural world, causing disease and other misery and preventing happiness and fulfillment. Recognizing injustice toward other animals, we can better assess policies and practices, pointing our officials, candidates, and institutions in the right direction. Surprises and laughs likely! All ages, 13 and up.

A lifelong educator and a full-time advocate for a quarter-century, David Cantor founded Responsible Policies for Animals in 2002. Bringing humor and original insight to his work, he enjoys speaking with people in all walks of life. Visit www.RPAforAll.org for Cantor’s background, publications, and ideas.

Please take part in this unique community event:

Thurs., October 4, 2012, 7:00 to 8:30 P.M.
Horsham Township Library
435 Babylon Road, Horsham, PA 19044-1224
www.horshamlibrary.org 215-443-2609

Tue., October 23, 2012, 7:00 to 8:30 P.M
Lansdale Library
301 Vine Street, Lansdale, PA 19446
www.lansdalelibrary.org 215-855-3228

Thurs., November 1, 2012, 7:00 to 8:30 P.M.
Abington Free Library
1030 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001
www.abingtonpl.org 215-885-5180

Thurs., November 15, 2012, 7:00 to 8:30 P.M.
Wissahickon Valley Public Library
650 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422
www.wvpl.org 215-643-1320

More information:
www.RPAforAll.org
215-886-RPA1
RPA@RPA1.org