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Nov. 1, 2003, Sat.
45 of the Bucks Co. mules from the Miles of Mules project will be sold at
auction in New Hope’s Union Square, with proceeds benefiting the Michener
Art Museum, the D&L National Heritage Corridor, and other area non-profit
groups. All of the mules will be on display at Union Square, New Hope.
215.340.9800 x147.
Nov. 1&2, 2003, Sat. & Sun.
New Visions Magazine is sponsoring The New Hope Healthy Living Expo at the
Eagle Fire Hall, New Hope. Admission is $5. Adults bringing an unwrapped toy
will be admitted free. 215.453.7371 or
www.newvisionsmagazine.com
Nov. 2, 2003, Sun.
The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the 2nd Annual
Bucks County Culinary Competition on Sunday, November 2, 2003. This event is
being held at Holly Hedge Estate in Solebury and held in their newly
constructed banquet facility. The event will be from 3-6pm and will feature
chefs from this areas best restaurants preparing and serving their signature
dishes. The chefs will be judged by a panel of prominent food critics and
chefs. Chefs may enter in the appetizer, entree or dessert categories.
Several chefs are entering in more than one category. Guests will be able to
sample allof the dishes prepared as well as enjoy a Wine Tasting presented
by Capital Wine and Spirits and Berringer Wine.
So far participating restaurants include from the New Hope area:
The Raven, Havana, The Landing, Hotel du Village, HollyHedge, Esca, Triumph
Brewery and The Mansion Inn's Champagne Room. From Doylestown: The
waterwheel and Roosevelts Blue Star will be joining us. Some of
Lambertville's favorite restaurants will take part including, Lambertville
Station, Deanna's, Hamilton's Grill Room and Church Street Bistro. From
Stockton: Atrio will be participating and we are looking forward to
welcoming Rieglesville Inn and Jenny's.
This is a fund raising event with a portion of the proceeds being donated to
the Salvation Army's culinary training program, "Soups On". The program
takes men and women from shelters and prepares them for employment in the
food services industry. Sponsors of the event include Capitol Wine and
Spirits Co, Beringer Blass Wine Estates, Pure Pride Spring Water and
Starbucks Coffee.
Tickets for the event are $40 for the Food Tasting and $55 for the Food and
Wine Tasting. Tickets are available at Cockamamies on Bridge St in New Hope,
or by calling 215-598-3301. Leave your name and number and we will return
your call. Please remember that tickets are limited for this event.
Nov. 2, 2003, Sun.
The Concordia Chamber Players present the Aaron Copland Sextet , the
Antonin Dvorak String Quartet and violinist John Harbison at Stephen
Buck Theater, New Hope.
Nov. 2, 2003, Sun.
The Upper Black Eddy Fire Co. will host a turkey dinner at the fire
house. Takeout available.
Nov. 2, 2003, Sun.
The 13th annual Kiwanis Fall Roll Out, a car show featuring cars no
newer than 1983, will be held at the ballfield in Riegelsville, off
Rt. 611. 610.749.2547.
Nov. 8, 2003, Sat.
Venture Crew 442, a coed Boy Scouts of America organization, dedicated
to outdoor adventure, will host an all-you-can eat spaghetti dinner
at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pipersville. 610.294.9756.
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November 9, 2003
Five Alarm Fundraiser for Local Fire Department
Mark Your Calendar For An Evening of Great Food & Festivities November
9. November 9, 2003 promises to be a great day of community
working for community as area restaurants, chefs, artists and businesses
all join together to support the Lambertville Fire Department and the
needs of Lambertville’s four fire companies. The 5 |
Alarm Firehouse Supper &
Benefit Auction will begin at 4:30pm at the River Room at the
Lambertville Station with cocktail and hors d’oeuvres prepared by some
of the area’s finest chefs. At 5:00 pm New Hope Mayor Larry Keller will
auction off a variety of items and services donated to the effort. “This
is not your ordinary auction. This auction will feature everything from
car detailing, plumbing services or building materials to paintings by
Lambertville artists and beautiful items from area design shops and
galleries.” explained auction chairperson Nate Waldron. Bruce Rock added
“We want this to be a really fun auction where everyone finds something
they want to bid on and we want it all to say how great it is to be part
of a community like Lambertville.” When the auction closes at 6:30pm
guests will move onto one of four firehouses where area restaurants will
be preparing traditional firehouse standards with their own culinary
flair. Hamilton’s Grill Room will be preparing a Roast Beef Dinner at
the Fleetwing Fire House, Lambertville Station will be making a Roast
Turkey Supper at Union Fire Company, and Jackie Bowe’s new restaurant
Sideways Café will be serving Grandma Sophie’s Meatloaf with mushroom
gravy at the Columbia Fire House. The final house – Hibernia – will
feature Rick’s Café’s Italian Extravaganza. Tickets that include the
4:30-6:30pm pre-dinner cocktail party, auction and food and spirits for
the 7pm dinner are $40. Tickets may be purchased at Lambertville City
Hall, any Lambertville Firehouse or by calling ticket chairperson Robert
Hayes 609-397-2274. Anyone interested in donating to the auction may
call Nate Waldron at 609-397-6876. Anyone interested in advertising in
the program may call Bruce Rock at 609-397-0956. Proceeds from the event
will be used to upgrade the citywide emergency alarm system and purchase
much needed equipment and uniforms for Lambertville’s volunteer force.
The Fire Department is a 501c3 not for profit and all donations are tax
deductible as allowed by law.
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November 9, 2003
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Lambertville Fire Department is ready to
roll. Every Thursday from now until November you'll be spotting fire
trucks around Lambertville gathering donations for the Lambertville Fire
Department 's "5 Alarm Firehouse Supper & Auction" to be held November
9, 2003. This week the truck was pictured in front of the Lambertville
Station (who is donating space for the auction and is preparing one of
the firehouse suppers) and pictures fireman Bruce Rock and Fleet Wing
firemen Mark Leary and Frank Kramer with donors from Tesoro Home
Accessories, Karen & David Dutch Antiques, Dresswell's, Dan Whitaker and
son from the Lambertville Station and Rachel Finkle and Sven Helmer from
Finkle's. Anyone interested in making a donation to the auction may call
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Nov. 9, 2003, Sun.
Restauranteur Jim Hamilton conducts a private dinner at Hamilton’s Grill,
Lambertville to benefit the Riverside Symphonia. 609.397.7300 or
215.862.3300 x3.
Nov. 11, 2003, Tues.
Everyone is invited to attend a special program honoring America’s
servicemen and women, 10 am at Palisades Middle School, Kintnersville.
Nov. 11, 2003, Tues.
The NH-S Library is sponsoring a free event at the library in New
Hope. Chris Hedges, a reporter for the New York Times, will speak
at 7:30 pm. 215.862.2330.
November 11, 2003 Tuesday
"Hummingbirds The Birds that Kiss Flowers" Subject of
Bucks County Audubon Society Meeting. The Bucks County Audubon Society
presents a free public program, "Hummingbirds - The Birds that
Kiss Flowers " on Tuesday, November 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Audubon
Visitor Center at Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center. H.
Ross Hawkins of the Hummingbird Society presents an informative and
illustrated program on these colorful avian jewels. This is a regularly
scheduled meeting of the Bucks County Audubon Society. Free, donations
are accepted. Light refreshments served.
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.
"Hummingbirds - The Birds that Kiss Flowers" 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 or e-mail bcas@bcas.org
November 12, 2003 Wednesday
Audubon Sponsors Simplicity Circle for Sustainable Environment
The "Simplicity Circle", an on-going study group sponsored
by the Bucks County Audubon Society, will meet on Wednesday, November
12 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.
There is no fee and no registration required. Call the Bucks County
Audubon Society office at (215) 297-5880 for more information. The
Audubon Visitor Center at 2877 Creamery Rd., Solebury is off Rt. 263
(Upper York Rd.), two miles east of Peddlers Village.
Nov. 15, 2003, Sun.
The Hunterdon Land Trust Alliance will host its annual Fall Benefit
at the Prallsville Mills, Stockton, NJ. Proceeds will benefit the
conservation work of the Alliance. 908.996.4421.
Nov. 15, 2003, Sat.
I Love Rock ‘n Roll celebrates good times, good food and great music
by Caution, the Symphonia’s “other” classic band. In Newtown, PA.
to benefit the Riverside Symphonia. 609.397.7300 or 215.862.3300 x3.
Nov. 16, 2003, Sun.
The Tinicum Conservancy presents Reginald A. Hoyt, senior VP for
Conservation at the Phila. Zoo who will discuss “The Important Mammals Area
Project of PA.” at the Tinicum Elementary School. Write to Tinicum
Conservancy, PO Box 206, Erwinna, PA 18920.
Nov. 18, 2003, Tues.
The NH-S Library is sponsoring a free event at the library in New
Hope. Deborah Heiligman, a writer, will speak at 7:30 pm. 215.862.2330.
Nov. 19, 2003, Wed.
The New Hope Historical Soc. will elect new officers with dinner and
entertainment at the Washington Crossing Inn. 215.862.5652
Nov. 22&23, 2003, Sat. & Sun.
The New Hope Historical Society’s Autumn Antiques Show will be
held at the Eagle Fire Hall. 215.862.5828.
Nov. 23-29, 2003
Family Service Assn. has teamed up with Univest and Bucks Co. Libraries
to celebrate National Family Week. New and gently used books for any
age can be donated at local libraries and Univest locations.
November 28, 2003
Roxey Ballet Company - Winter Wonderland - The Holiday Classic Tradition
“Nutcracker”
November 28, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. and November 29 & 30, 2003 at 3:00
p.m.
Location: Villa Victoria Theater, Ewing, NJ
Tickets: Adults $26.50, Seniors, Disabled and Children Under 12, $23.50.
Scrumptuous Nutcracker Suites and Sugar Plum Fairy Tea will dazzle
your eyes and taste buds on Saturday Only at 1:00 p.m.
Cost $15.00 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Don't miss the holiday classic Nutcracker. Join Clara and her friends
on their enchanting voyage through The Land of Sweets! Magical Mice,
Giant Rats, Marching Soldiers, Swirling Snow Flakes, Waltzing Flowers,
and childhood dreams are just a few of the treats in this classic
ballet for the entire family! Place your order in advance for the
best holiday seats.
Nov. 29, 2003, Sat.
Bucks Co. Guitar Summit – National Guitar Champs provide an afternoon
workshop and an evening concert at Buckingham Friends School, Lahaska.
215.862.1924.
Nov. 30, 2003, Sun.
SANTA ARRIVES IN NEW HOPE. Special celebration outside the Logan Inn
– Lighting of the Xmas tree and the Menorah. Refreshments and
fun.
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