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"Be a Tourist" program set to launch its 4th year. The Bucks
Co. Visitors Bureau is offering passports to residents for $10. The object
of this program is the familiarize residents with attractions, lodgings,
shopping and restaurants and to experience the many treasures in our area at
a discount. Passports may be purchased at the New Hope Visitors Center or
www.experiencebuckscounty.com
Both lanes of the New Hope-Lambertville bridge will remain open while the
bridge is being renovated from April through November, although delays may
be experienced.
As of Monday, April 14, the bridge on Atkinson Road is closed to all traffic
until repairs can be made. The bridge is located between Street and Pidcock
Creek Rds.
New Hope's Travis Gallery hosts the 17th installment of the
Byers Bucks Fever Art Exhibition, 6089 Route 202, New Hope. The exhibit is
free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 12 - 5 pm, Tues thru Sat. and
12 - 4 pm Sunday. Proceeds from donations will go to the Don F. Whitney
Scholarship Fund which provides scholarships to promising local art
students. 215.794.3903
Through April 13, 2003
In commemoration of Levittown's 50th anniversary, the James A. Michener Art
Museum will present "Levittown: A Home of Our Own" from January 25 through
April 13, 2003. This exhibition is a visual celebration of this uniquely
American community.
April 4, 2003, Fri.
The Lenape Chamber Ensemble will present its second spring concert at Upper
Tinicum Lutheran Church, Upper Black Eddy at 8:15 pm. The program features a
blend of traditional and contemporary music. 610-294-9361
April 4, 2003, Fri.
A free community discussion concerning the U.S. Constitution and the Patriot
Act of 2001 will be held from 7:30 - 10 pm at the Stephen Buck Theater on
Bridge St., New Hope. Expert speakers will analyze the pros and cons. A
question and answer period will follow. 215.497.8735.
April 5, 2003, Sun.
The Lenape Chamber Ensemble will present its spring concert at Delaware
Valley College, Doylestown at 3 pm. The program features a blend of
traditional and contemporary music.
610-294-9361
April 5, 2003, Sat.
Canal Clean-Up Day along the length of the Delaware Canal from Easton to
Bristol, sponsored by the Friends of the Delaware Canal. Volunteers are
needed in the following areas: Point Pleasant 215.862.8317 - Lumberville
215.297.5139 - Solebury North 215.297.0692 - Solebury South 215.297.0528 -
New Hope North 215.794.1199 - New Hope Village 215.862.0883 - New Hope South
215.321.0803.
April 5-6, 2003, Sat-Sun.
Opening the season for the Tinicum Civic Assn. at the Stover Mill Gallery
will be a joint show of oil paintings by Betty Jacobsen and pastel and
acrylic paintings by Sheldon Strober. Proceeds are used for the upkeep of
the Stover Mill in Erwinna and any surplus remaining is donated to community
organizations. 610.294.9420
April 6, 2003, Sun.
The NH-S Community Assn will be holding its fourth annual 5K Spirit Run to
raise funds for the Althletic Dept. and Community Assn. Scholarship Fuunds.
www.bucks5kseries.com
April 6, 2003, Sun.
The Concordia Chamber Players present Beethoven's Piano Trio Op. 1, No. 2,Piston's Duo for
viola and cello and Piano Quartet Op. 47 in Eb major by Schumann at the Stephen Buck
Theater, New Hope. 215.297.5972 or www.concordiaplayers.org
April 7, 2003, Mon.
Beginning today and continuing each Monday at 4 pm through April, experts
will discuss topics ranging from the legacy of Henry Chapman Mercer to the
variety of herbs in colonial times. Sponsored by the New Hope Historical
Soc. located at the Parry Mansion, New Hope. 215.862.5523.
April 8, 2003, Tues.
"Morocco: Birding the Edge of the Sahara Desert" Subject of Bucks County
Audubon Society Meeting - New Hope, PA -- The Bucks County Audubon Society
presents "Morocco: Birding the Edge of the Sahara Desert " on Tuesday, April
8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Audubon Visitor Center.
North African birding will be the focus of a presentation by Adrian Binns of
Jaeger Tours, longtime friend of Audubon and expert birder.
Fee: free; donations appreciated. The Audubon Visitor Center at Honey Hollow
is located at 2877 Creamery Rd., New Hope, PA, off Route 263, two miles east
of Peddlers Village.
"Morocco: Birding the Edge of the Sahara Desert" is one of a series of Bucks
County Audubon Society meetings held monthly and the open to the public. For
more information on this and other upcoming Audubon programs call
215-297-5880.
April 8, 2003, Tues.
Christie;s Auction House will auction an extensive archive of correspondence
between noted author James A. Michener and his personal friend Herman
Silverman of Doylestown. A portion of the sale's proceeds has been pledged
to The Writers Room of Bucks Co.
www.christies.com or call The Writers Room at 215.348.1663.
April 9, 2003, Wed.
The River Valley School, Upper Black Eddy, presents "Media: Its Effect on
our Children", a lecture by Eugene Schwartz. 609.982.5606.
April 9, 2003, Wed.
The Bucks Co. Christian Women's Connection will host the "Picture Perfect"
brunch buffet from 9:30-11 a.m. at Holly Hedge Estate, Route 263.
215.230.4762.
April 9, 2003, Wed.
Audubon Sponsors Simplicity Circle for Sustainable Environment
New Hope, PA The "Simplicity Circle", an on-going study group sponsored by
the Bucks County Audubon Society, will meet on Wednesday, April 9 from 7:00
to 8:30 p.m. at the Audubon Visitor Center. Participants in this informal
study group examine a range of ideas that help simplify their lives, and in
the process, create a more sustainable environment.
The group meets twice monthly on Wednesdays.
There is no fee and no registration required. Call the Bucks County Audubon
Society office at (215) 297-5880 for more information including the complete
schedule.
April 11-12, 2003, Fri-Sat.
The Hunterdon Co. Soil Conservation Distr. is sponsoring its annual tree and
shrub sale. Available will be bundles of white pine, Douglas fir, Norway
spruce and Colorado blue spruce, winterberry and cranberry. 908.788.9466.
April 12, 2003, Sat.
The Hepatitis B Foundation will sponsor its Annual Crystal Ball at the
Doylestown Country Club. 215.489.4900
April 12-13, 2003, Sat. & Sun.
The New Jersey Frontier Guard a re-enactment group portraying the Colonial
militia will be encamped in Sullivan's Grove at Washington Crossing (JN)
State Park. There will be demonstrations of the arts and crafts of frontier
life and a lecture on the history and role of the Guard, followed by a
musket firing demonstration. There is no charge. 609.737.9303.
April 13, 2003, Sun.
Bucks County Audubon Seeks Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup Volunteers
New Hope, PA Volunteers are needed to clean up litter on the portion of
River Road in Upper Makefield Township including the Washington Crossing
State Park Visitor Center on Sunday, April 13 from 9:00 am to noon. Call the
Bucks County Audubon Society office at (215) 297-5880 by Tuesday, April 8 to
volunteer for the Adopt-a-Highway cleanup crew. There is no fee for
participation.
Bucks County Audubon Society has adopted a section of River Road that
includes the Washington Crossing Historical Park Visitor Center. Dave Long,
Adopt-a-Highway cleanup leader for the Bucks County Audubon Society, will
meet with cleanup volunteers at the parking lot across Route 32 (River
Rd.) from the Memorial Building of Washington Crossing State Park in
Washington Crossing. He will give a brief safety review and distribute
supplies at 9:00 am.
April 13, 2003, Sun.
The Cultural Coterie will present its second annual concert with classical
pianist Jonathon Miles Freeman at a private estate in Solebury,
215.862.3671.
April 14,2003, Mon.
The New Hope Historical Soc. will continue its series of lectures and
present Kent Russell discussing "All About Herbs" at the Parry Mansion.
215.962.5652
April 15, 2003, Tues.
Rob Neitz, Delaware Canal State Park education specialist, will introduce
soon-to-arrive migrating birds with slides and sounds. This free program is
sponsored by the Friends of the Delaware Canal at the Bucks Co. Audubon
Visitor Center at Honey Hollow.
215.862.2021 or fode@erols.com
April 15, 2003, Tues.
Paunacussing Preserve Bird Walk
New Hope, PA - Bucks County Audubon Society, in cooperation with the Natural
Lands Trust, offers a free "Bird Walk at the Paunacussing Preserve" on
Tuesday, April 15 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Registration is required by April
14. For further information call the Bucks County Audubon Society at
215-297-5880. Paunacussing Preserve, located at Route 413 and Holicong Road,
has several varieties of ideal bird habitats. Audubon guides will assist
participants to identify birds located on the walk.
The Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center, operated by the Bucks
County Audubon Society is open to the public Monday through Saturday from
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Sundays from 12 noon - 5:00 p.m. Visitors can
walk the nature trails, observe birds at the Bird Blind and enjoy displays
and exhibits at the Visitor Center.
April 15, 2003, Tues.
Migrating songbirds of the Delaware River will be discussed at the Audubon
Center in Solebury at 7:30 p.m. 215.862.2021 or fodc@erols.com
April 17, 2003, Thurs.
"Recreating Historic Wallpaper" will be demonstrated at the Erwin-Stover
House, Erwinna, when Judy Decker will discss the step-by-step process
involved in the process. 215.489.5133 or cjyeske@co.bucks.pa.us
April 19, 2003, Sat.
The Combined Charities Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the American Legion
ballfield, Lambertville at 10 a.m. Rain date is April 20 at 1 pm.
April 20 thru April 29, 2003
National Dance week will be celebrated by the Mill Ballet School, the
official school of Roxey Ballet Co in Lambertville. Free classes will be
offered in an effort to expose the community to dance. 609.397.7616.
April 21 thru 27, 2003
"National TV-Turnoff Week" is to encourage kids and adults to discover the
many better and healthier ways to spend their time.
April 21, 2003, Mon.
The New Hope Historical Soc. will continue its series of lectures and
present Terry A. McNealy reviewing "The History of Coryell's Ferry".
215.862.5652.
April 22, 2003, Tues.
Everyone living or working in New Hope is invited to the general meeting of
the New Hope Chamber of Commerce being held at the new Triumph Brewery in
Union Square. There will be guest speakers and election of board members.
Food will be served. 215.862.5454
April 22 thru May 4, 2003
The Delaware River Basin Commission has invited the public to participate in
Water Snapshot 2003. The program is an opportunity to collect water quality
data. Some participants conduct a visual assessment while others use simple
test kits or sophisticated instruments to discover the health of the
Delaware River. 609.883.9500 ex 260.
April 23, 2003, Wed.
Clarissa Dillon will discuss 18th century gardens, plant uses and the lives
of colonial women at 7 p.m. at the Washington Crossing Park (PA) Visitor
Center. 215.493.4076.
April 24, 2003, Thurs.
Gerald Stern, New Jersey's first poet laureate, will discuss the current
controversy surrounding poets and their poetry during times of war at the
Solebury School. 215.862.5261
April 24, 2003, Thurs.
Solebury School, Phillips Mill Rd. presents "Poetry and Politics" featuring
poet Gerald Stern, New Jersey's first poet laureate. 215.862.5261.
April 26, 2003, Sat.
An Arbor Day celebration will be held at 1 pm on Bull's Island, Route 29.
Participants will learn how to identify trees on the island and to age them
by their "cookies". Each person will be given a tree seedling of the
Northern Red Oak, the state tree. 609.397.2949.
April 26, 2002, Sat
Sage - playing at John & Peter’s New Hope, PA 4/26/03
Their 2 disc 18 song debut cd is now available at Spinsters and Now and Then
in New Hope.
Other Sage Playdates in the region: 4/17/03 Murray’s Inn Wilkes-Barre, PA;
4/18/03 The Stone Pony Asbury Park, NJ; 4/19/03 Harvest Moon New Brunswick,
NJ; 4/26/03 John & Peter’s New Hope, PA; 5/05/03 McGuinn’s Place Trenton,
NJ; 5/09/03 SpringFest Connellsville, PA; 5/12/03 McGuinn’s Place Trenton,
NJ; 7/27/03 HexFest Barto, PA
April 25, 2003, Fri.
The 13 original drawings created in the Warsaw Ghetto during the Holocaust
will be on view at a remembrance service at Kehilat HaNahar, New Hope. Dr.
Vera Goodkin will discuss her experience in the Holocaust. 215.862.5667 or
www.adamsart.com
April 26 & 27, 2003
Shad Festival Lambertville
Shad Fest - This nationally recognized event is celebrated the last full
weekend of April. A juried annual arts and crafts festival, shad hauling
demonstrations, entertainment, and a shad dinner are several highlights of
the two-day event. Sponsored by the Lambertville Area Chamber of Commerce.
April 27, 2003, Sun.
The Upper Black Eddy Fire House will host a Pennsylvania Dutch buffet at the
firehouse from 2 to 6:30 pm.
April 27 thru May 25, 2003
Doylestown Hospital is sponsoring the 2003 Bucks Co. Designer House at
Dogwood Farm, New Britain. Proceeds this year are earmarked for renovation
of the hospital's north lobby. 215.345.2347
April & May, 2003
Indian Rock Inn - Music
Schedule - Upper Bucks County - PDF file
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