New Hope, PA. Calendar of Events. January 2002

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Four of the State Parks in Bucks Co. will allow Canada goosehunting during January and February. The late goose season will run thru Feb.15 with a daily limit of five birds. 717.787.4250 for additional details.

The Univest Corp. is sponsoring a sweepstakes for a free college tuition. It is administered through the PA TAP program and will provide four years of college tuition at any PA state-owned university. Entries for the drawing must be completed by Jan.31 and are available at the Univest branch in the Logan Square Shopping Center,York Rd., New Hope

Stanley Cleaners will hold its annual coat and sweater drive for the homeless during Dec. & Jan. Students from the NH-S High School will assist in the drive. Stanley Cleaners will clean any coat at no charge. Items should be dropped off at the Cleaners.

Jan. 1, 2002, Tues.
The Opening Brunch for the Solebury Township's 300th Anniversary will be held at Holly Hedge on
Upper York Road. 215.794.0188.

January 4-27, 2002
Artsbridge Members Show - Group show for all Members celebrating New Gallery.
Canal Studios 243 N. Union St. Lambertville 609-773-0881.

January 4, 2002
Artsbridge First Friday - Opening reception for members work.
Canal Studios 243 N. Union St. Lambertville 609-773-0881

January 6, 2002
Train Show - New Hope Eagle Fire Hall 908-755-7989

Jan. 9, 2002, Wed.
The Audubon Soc. offers training workshops for the Great Backyard Bird Count. 215.297.5880.

Jan. 12, 2002, Sat.
The Audubon Soc. offers training workshops for the Great Backyard Bird Count. 215.297.5880.

January 12-13, 2002, Sat-Sun.
New Hope Eagle Fire Co. Flea Market, 215.862.2001

January 14, 2002
Francophiles Uniting Again in New Hope
Call For Volunteers For 2nd Annual Bastille Day Celebration
The New Hope Bastille Day Committee has announced its next meeting will be held January 14, 2002 and interested community members are invited to attend. This year promises to be much different from last year when the group had less than three months to put together the project that French Counsel Daniele Thomas Easton called one of the best publicized she had ever attended. The 2002 Bastille Day Committee has already held their first planning meeting and is readying to get the show on the road. Anyone interested in learning more about how their business might participate this year or would be interested in volunteering to help with the July 13 & 14, 2002 event are encouraged to call Robin Larsen at 215-862-3396. The next committee meeting will be held Monday, January 14, 2002 at George Michael's property at 50 W. Bridge Street in New Hope. The committee asks that interested individuals call in advance so adequate materials will be available for all attending.

Jan. 16, 2002, Wed.
Members of the Artsbridge Writing Group will read from theirworks at 7:30 pm in the Artsbridge Gallery at Canal Studios, Lambertville. Some writers will accompany their readings with music. 609.773.0881 or www.artsbridgeonline.com.

January 17, 2002
Artsbridge Writers Gallery Program - Canal Studios 243 N. Union St. Lambertville
609-773-0881

January 19-20, 2002
New Hope Antique Show - New Hope Eagle Fire Hall 215-862-5828

January 19 & 26, 2002
Bowman’s Hill Winter Walk - Explore the Preserve’s winter wonderland.
Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve 215-862-2924

Jan 23, 2002
The Borough Council of the Borough of New Hope will hold Executive Sessions on
January 16th, 2002 and on January 23rd, 2002 at 7:00 PM. The Meetings will be held
at Borough Hall, 41 North Main Street. The purpose of the meetings will be to discuss personnel matters.

Jan. 24, 2002
Forest Glen will appear at John & Peter's, 96 S. Main Street in New Hope, PA on January 24, 2002.
Music will begin at 9:00pm and continue till midnight. For more information call 215-862-5981.

January 25, 2002, Fri.
With the creation of "Last Friday", New Hope's fine art gallery owners have
designated the last Friday of each month as a special time for unhurried
shopping. On a rotational basis, artists will be in residence at galleries
to discuss their work and answer questions. 215.862.5030.

Jan. 26, 2002 Sat.
The Museum of the City of Trenton - Ellarslie Mansion in Cadwalader Park and
The Trenton Museum Society Presents: Artsbridge to Trenton An Invitational Exhibition
Opening Reception: January 26, 6:00PM to 9:00 PM
Exhibit Dates: January 12 to February 24, 2002

Jan. 27, 2002, Sun.
The Concordia Chamber Players of New Hope will perform the second concert of the season at 3 pm at the Stephen Buck Theater, NewHope. They will also celebrate Mozart's 246th birthday with a special addition to the concert program and will be treated to birthday cake and coffee at intermission. 215.297.5972.

Jan. 27, 2002, Sun.
Adding to the cultural ferment in Trenton for the New Year 2002 is the inauguration of the Ellarslie Jazz and Avant Garde music series presented by the Trenton Museum Society at the Trenton City Museum in Cadwalader Park. The EJAG series will showcase leading experimental and jazz musicians from the greater Trenton area, and will kick off this January 27 with well-known jazz composer and pianist Jim Ridl and his trio. Ridl, who lives in Hamilton, has recently released his third CD, "The Jim Ridl Trio Live" on Dreambox, following two other releases: "Blues Liberations," a CD of Jim playing his own compositions on solo piano; and "Five Minutes to Madness and Joy," his much acclaimed 1999 debut with his piano trio. In addition to his own burgeoning career as a headliner, Ridl is an accomplished and sought after pianist who has performed with Randy Brecker, Ravi Coltrane, James Moody, Clark Terry, the late Dizzy Gillespie, and many other of the legendary names of jazz. He currently performs and records with jazz guitar legend and Blue Note recording artist Pat Martino, saxophonist Dave Liebman and vocalist J.D. Walter, baritone saxophonist Denis DiBlasio, and violinist Diane Monroe. Trenton has never lacked for jazz outlets, but since the demise of the Trenton Avant Garde Festival, there are few opportunities to experience the area's many experimental musicians in action. The EJAG series will seek to once again provide a forum for cutting edge jazz and contemporary music of all kinds. The shows will take place at the historic Ellarslie Museum mansion in Cadwalader Park, in the main gallery room, an intimate space with warm acoustics which will give music enthusiasts a chance to encounter a variety of musical artists in the company of some of the region's best contemporary visual art (the "Artsbridge to Trenton" juried show will be hanging when Ridl performs). The EJAG series will continue on March 3, featuring composer, instrument inventor, saxophonist and pianist Dave Homan. The Jim Ridl Trio will perform at Ellarslie on Sunday, January
27 at 3 P.M. Admission is $15, or $10 for Trenton Museum Society members. If you would like additional information please call me at 609-392-5632, or you can reach Jim Ridl at 609-587-6094. See you there!

January 29-30, 2002, Sat.-Sun.
New Hope Eagle Fire Co. Flea Market, 215.862.2001