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March 1, 2002
Artsbridge First Friday - Opening reception for members work
Canal Studios, 243 N. Union St. Lambertville  609-773-0881

March 1-31, 2002.
Artsbridge will showcase many of the member's work during the month of March. The Opening Reception will take place March 1, 6-9 pm at the Canal Studio,Lambertville. 609.3773.0881.

March 2, 2002
CA “Night At the Races” - New Hope Eagle Fire Hall  215-862-5665

March 2, 2002
Maple Sugaring - A family program - Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve Visitors Center   215-862-2924 Tap a live sugar maple and learn about trees.

March 3, 2002
Partners in Progess annual dance party at Odettes with Big Band Sound. 215-862-6095.
Money raised by the event will be targeted for projects that PiP has planned to enhance
New Hope Borough facilities. The event starts at 6PM; Tix are $35 and includes Hors d'oeuvres
and Pasta Buffet; cash Bar and live DJ; Tix available at Cockamamies' and New Hope Visitor Center.

March 3, 2002
Train Show - New Hope Eagle Fire hall   908-755-7989

March 4, 2002, Mon.
New Hope/Solebury Library's Talk Books, first Monday of every Month, 11:30 AM. 215.862.2330.

March 4, 2002, Mon.
Coryell's Ferry Stamp Club meeting, Lambertville Baptist Church, 8 PM first Monday every month. 215.598.7534.

Mar. 7, 2002, Thurs.
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve will host the Second Annual Land Ethics Symposium
"Creative Approaches for Ecological Landscaping" from 9-4 p.m. 215.862.2924.

Mar. 8 & 9, 2002, Fri/Sat.
The Riverside Symphonia will present "A Night at theOpera" 609.397.7300 or 215.862.3300.

March 9, 2002, Sat.
The farm's big workhorses will be drafted for pony ride duty at Howell Living History Farm. Riders will sit atop fully harnessed, three-quarter workhorses used to run the 130 acre farm. 609.737.3299 or www.howellfarm.org

March 9, 2002
MISS GAY PENNSYLVANIA USofA PAGEANT 2002
The 10th Annual Miss Gay Pennsylvania USofA Pageant 2002 will be held Saturday, March 9, 2002 at The Eagle Firehouse Ballroom on Sugan Road at Rt. 202 in New Hope, PA. Doors will open at 6:00pm. The hostess for the evening festivities will be Natasha Richards, Miss Gay USofA 1996. Tickets are $45 per person and include admission to several parties and receptions in addition to the Pageant itself. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Family Services of Bucks County HAP Program for people living with AIDS in the community. For information and reservations call 609-397-5685.
Ticket holders are invited to attend the Meet the Contestants Party on Friday, March 8, 2002 at 9:00pm at Raven Hall on Rt. 202 in New Hope. Following the Pageant guests are invited to attend an After Party at The Cartwheel, Rt. 202 in New Hope. The evening events at the Eagle Firehouse Ballroom include a pre-show Cocktail Reception with Erika Norell, Miss Gay USofA 2001, which will feature hot and cold hors d'oeuvres. The pageant itself will be hosted by Natasha Richards and promises to be an exciting mix of local talent and great entertainers from across the United States. In addition to contestants vying for the 2002 crown special appearances will be by current Miss Gay USofA 2001 Erika Norell, Miss Gay Pennsylvania USofA 2001 Karen Covergirl and Miss Gay Pennsylvania USofA 1997 Victoria Lace, host of Drag Search every Monday night at the Cartwheel in New Hope. Contestants will be judged in the Evening Gown Competition and Talent Competition. The Personal Interviews will take place with judges on Friday. The winner and first runner up from the New Hope competition will continue on to compete for the title of Miss Gay USofA in Dallas Texas in May. The winners are awarded a crown, cash awards and provided with airfare and hotel accommodations for the national pageant. The Pageant is an open competition and interested individuals may call to register.
Pageant producer Jennifer Wohl describes the event as a very exciting evening. The productions are amazing and watching the transformation of these men into woman is like nothing you've ever seen. The event which traditionally sells out is in her words, "a wonderful mix of people from the gay and straight community who come together to celebrate our diversity, it's a real New Hope night. For information about participating as a contestant or for reservations call 609-397-5685.

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Mar. 12, 2002, Tues.
Friends of the Delaware Canal will host a free program on the archaeological studies being conducted at Hendrick Island, 7:30 pm at Trinity Church. Solebury. 215.862.2021.

Mar. 15, 2002, Fri.
The New Hope/Solebury Library begins the Ides of March book sale and continues for a week.
The sale includes many classics and children's books from the 1940s and 50s.

March 15, 2002, Fri.
A Celebrity Male Revue Show will be held at the Sergeantsville Fire Co. to benefit the
Ladies Auxiliary of the Fire Co. 609.397.4393.

March 16, 2002, Sat.
Annual clothing sale at Trinity Episcopal Church, Solebury. Articles will be $5 a bag after 1 p.m.

March 16 & 17, 2002, Sat. & Sun.
The 11th Annual Bucks Beautiful Garden Fair is being held at Delaware Valley College, Doylestown.
Exhibitors will display new products and services for gardeners of all levels. 215.348.3913 x 114 or Debbie@centralbuckschamber.com

March 16-17, 2002
New Hope Spring Antique Show - New Hope Eagle Fire Hall  215-862-5828

Thru Mar. 17, 2002
The Lambertville Historical Soc. will hold a reception to kick off the 22nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition, Lambertville and the Surrounding Area at the Coryell Gallery. Artists are invited to submit one painting, in all mediums, drawing or artists print. 609.397.0804.

Mar. 18, 2002
Mon. Middle Bucks Inst. of Technology, which is a campus of the NH-S school district, will host a Hair-a-thon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to benefit the MOMS (Mothers Offering Mothers Support Club), a group of stay-at-home mothers. Call 215.794.1157 Box 5 for an appointment.

March 19, 2002, Tues.
The Grammy-nominated African Children's Choir will appear in concert at First Presbyterian Church, Lambertville. The audience will be treated to songs accompanied by drums and ethnic instruments, children's songs, gospel melodies and lively spirituals. The mission of the choir is to shine the spotlight on the desperate plight of children in Africa. 215.862.2657 or 215.862.2440.

March 20, 2002, Wed.
The Spring Soiree, a fund-raiser for the A.H. Holcombe House, Lambertville's City Hall, will be held at Hamilton's Grill Room on Coryell St. Tickets available at City Hall and Dresswells on Bridge St.

Mar. 21, 2002, Thurs.
The 23rd Annual Spaghetti Dinner hosted by the NH-S High School Parent-Teacher Forum is
scheduled for 5 to 7:30 p.m. The dinner benefits projects and activities that benefit the High School community.Tickets are available at the door.

Mar. 21, 2002, Thurs.
Ten Bucks Co. restaurants and two in NJ will participate in "Dining Out", donating one third of
their receipts from that day to local AIDS related programs. The restaurants are the Black Bass Hotel, Brick Tavern Inn, The Cartwheel, Havanas, Inn of the Hawke, Inn on Blueberry Hill, Knight House, Poco's Restaurant, Stockton Inn, Summer Kitchen, The Raven and The Washington House.
Call 215.862.0880 for information.

March 21, 2002
Artsbridge “Art Share” - Artists share their methods.
Canal Studios 243 N. Union St. Lambertville, NJ  609-773-0881

Mar. 23, 2002, Sat.
New Hope Partners in Progress (PiP) is sponsoring its annual spring cleanup of the town.
Meet at the Flower Shop opposite the Logan Inn at 10 a.m.

Mar. 23, 2002, Sat.
The Annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Solebury Twshp.Park & Rec. will take place at Livezey Park rain or shine for all children 8 and under.

Mar. 23, 2002, Sat.
Join the Friends of the Delaware Canal for a spring walk along the towpath in Yardley beginning at the
Black Rock Rd. Picnic Area at 11a.m. 215.862.2021.

Mar. 23-24, 2002, Sat & Sun.
Indoor Market at the Eagle Fire Co., antiques, fleas and treasures for all.
Murphy's kitchen will be serving. 215.862.3595.

March 26, 2002, Tues.
New Hope/Solebury "Mystery Book Club", last Tuesday of every month at the library.215.862.2330.

March 29, 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.

March 29 & 30, 2002, Fri-Sat.
Artsbridge is sponsoring its juried art show in April to benefit a youth art camp.
Call 609.773.0881 or download from www.artsbridgeonline.com for a complete prospectus.