Start the New Year right by volunteering for a group you are interested in – Fire Company, Rescue Squad, Audubon Soc., Bowman’s Hill Preserve, Red Cross, local library and many other groups. Come on – you have put it off long enough – get involved – now.

Bowman’s Hill Wild Flower Preserve Internship opportunities available. Volunteers needed for the Naturalist Docent Program 215.862.2924

Men Mentoring Men focusing on men’s issues and complex relationships every other Thurs. in Union Square New Hope. 215.862.0411

Applications are available for the 2004-2005 Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition in New Hope, PA. The juried exhibition is open to sculptors working in all media suitable for outdoor exhibition. Works will be on exhibit for approximately 11 months and accepted artists will be paid a stipent. All works must be available for sale. Applications must be postmarked by February 20, 2004.
For more information regarding the annual exhibition, sites and current works on display in New Hope and an application form for the upcoming 2004-05 exhibition please contact NewHopeArtsInc.org. Applications are also available at the New Hope Borough Hall, New Hope Visitor´s Center and Riverbank Arts in Stockton, New Jersey or call 215-862-3396.
This exhibition is funded by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, the Borough of New Hope and numerous generous sponsors. Brochure & Application (PDF)

Feb 6 & 7, 2004
Lambertville & New Hope Winter Festival 2004

Feb. 7, 2004, Sat
Marchers needed for the Winter Festival Parade to participate with the three Phila. Mummers bands. Local boy and girl scout troops, service groups, dance troupes, all welcome. Call 215.862.2102.

February 6th & 7th, 2004 February 13th & 14th, 2004 The Roxey Ballet Company to Present "An Evening of Romantic Dance" The Roxey Ballet Company of Lambertville, NJ will present "An Evening of Romantic Dance" in February. Much of the work to be performed is choreographed by Mark Roxey the company’s artistic director. The show will begin with "A Valentine Out of Season," an abstract, contemporary pas de deux that highlights the resilience of human relationships danced to the music of John Cage. Following Mr. Roxey’s opening choreography, Ezio Pavonne, teacher of ballroom and Latin dance at the Mill Ballet School, reveals his

romantic side through his creation of the dance "Roxanne" to music he composed. Patricia Brown, an instructor in the genres of Ballet, Pointe and at the Mill and former dancer of the Joffrey Ballet, will have her work presented to Take Four’s musical selection "Never Ever." The next piece on the program is "Arms of an Angel" that is choreographed by Shaleena Tomassini of the Wheels-in-Motion program and performed by Ms. Tomassini and Mark Roxey. The first half of the program will also feature sequels to Mark Roxey’s "Four Seasons of Romance" Parts II and III. Part II is entitled "Wives and Lovers" and is performed to the music of Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Part III, which concludes this portion of the performance, is "I Hate You, Then I Love You." The second portion of the program begins with a classic pas de deux from the ballet "Sleeping Beauty." Next to be presented will be variations from "Le Corsair" performed by Demetrius King. Following those offerings will be Roxey’s "Oye Como Va" to the rock song written by Carlos Santana. To wrap up this evening of romance will be a classic pas de deux from "Romeo and Juliet" and a piece called "For the Love of It" created by Roxey to music by the Chemical Beats. The dances will be performed by the professional dancers of the Roxey Ballet Company and selected pre-professional dancers from RBC II. Among them are Sharon Rudda of New Hope, Sebastian Scolari-Rinaldi of Pipersville, Roger Oliveira of Lambertville, Mark Roxey of Bucks County, Leland Schwantes and Annie Connors of New Hope, Josie Johnson of Princeton, Demetrius King of Flemington, Audra Johnson of Hackettown, Alexandra Redelico of Flemington and Marcos Medina of Lambertville. Other treats include special musical selections by live musician and poet Richard Jarboe of Stockton. The company will present three gala performances only in Lambertville on February 13th at 7 p.m. and February 14th at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Canal Studios located at 243 North Union Street in Lambertville, NJ. All performances include a Champagne & Viennese Desert Reception. Attendees are invited to join the artists and director for a discussion of the performance and participate in dancing and enjoy champagne and Viennese desserts. The reception will be held at the conclusion of each performance at the venue. Tickets are $50.00 per person. The company will also be performing on February 6th at 7 p.m. and February 7th at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Robert Schonhorn Arts Center located in Peapack, NJ. Please contact the Matheny School and Hospital for ticket prices and additional information. All proceeds benefit the Arts Access program’s Wheels in Motion." Tickets can be ordered in minutes, directly from the website via the company’s new ticket sales service. Visit www.roxeyballet.com or call (609) 397-7616 Ext. 807.

Saturday, February 7, 2004
Winter to Mud Time Program and Hike from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon. The Bucks County Audubon Society presents “Winter to Mud Time Program and Hike” at the Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center. Bundle up and take advantage of the cold and quiet months to learn about nature. Indoor program will feature winter mammals, birds, and plants. Learn about animal tracking, hibernation, and feeding winter birds. After the indoor program, we will look for animal signs on the trails. Snacks and hot beverages will be enjoyed around the fire afterward.
Fee: $10/Adult, $4 Children. This is a Free Member Special Event for BCAS members. Registration is required by February 4, 2004.
For registration and further information call the Bucks County Audubon at (215) 297-5880. The program is held at the Bucks County Audubon Visitor Center located at 2877 Creamery Road, off Rt. 263 in Solebury, two miles east of Peddler's Village. Visit our website www.bcas.org.
The Bucks County Audubon Visitor Center and Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center trails are open to the public at no charge Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 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.

Wednesday, February 11, 2004
From 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Bucks County Audubon Society presents “Man vs. Bird: No Contest” at the Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center. Ed Carroll, BCAS Teen/Adult Program Director and US Navy pilot, will host this entertaining and informative program.
Fee: $10/person, $7/BCAS members. Registration is required by February 4, 2004. For registration and further information call the Bucks County Audubon at (215) 297-5880.
The program is held at the Bucks County Audubon Visitor Center located at 2877 Creamery Road, off Rt. 263 in Solebury, two miles east of Peddler's Village. Visit our website www.bcas.org.
The Bucks County Audubon Visitor Center and Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center trails are open to the public at no charge Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 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.

Feb. 13, 2004, Fri.
Tablescapes Fantasies and Cocktails at the Doylestown Country Club to benefit the Riverside Symphonia. 609.397.7300 or 215.862.3300 x3.

Friday, February 13, 2004
Audubon Offers Teacher Naturalist Training from 9:00 A.M. to 12:30 Noon, the Bucks County Audubon Society offers the first training session for potential Audubon Teacher Naturalists at the Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center from 9:00 A.M. to 12:30 PM. Classes continue every Friday through March 19.
Adults interested in working with school children at the center should register before February 7. Participants will be introduced to techniques for sharing the wonders of the environment with groups of students who visit the Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center. Upon completion, participants are asked to teach at least 15 hours. Fee: There is no fee for the training
For registration and further information call Bucks County Audubon at (215) 297-5880.
The training is held at the Bucks County Audubon Visitor Center located at 2877 Creamery Road, off Rt. 263 in Solebury, two miles east of Peddler's Village. Visit our website www.bcas.org.
The Bucks County Audubon Visitor Center and Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center trails are open to the public at no charge Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 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.

Feb. 15, 2004, Sun.
The Concordia Chamber Players present Sonata for Piano & Cello by Francis Poulene, Songs by Gustav Mahler and a Clarinet Trio by Johannes Brahms at the Stephen Buck Theater, New Hope.

Saturday, February 21, 2004
Animal Tracks at Paunacussing Preserve from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. The Bucks County Audubon Society presents “Animal Tracks at Paunacussing Preserve” at The Natural Lands Trust Paunacussing Preserve. The preserve is located at Holicong Road and Route 413. Learn to identify the tracks of many of our native animals. Winter tracking is a great way to learn about the behavior and habitats of our local birds and mammals. Supplies for casting a track to take home will be provided.
Fee: $10/person; $7/members. Registration is required by February 13 2004. For registration and further information call the Bucks County Audubon at (215) 297-5880. The program is held at the Bucks County Audubon Visitor Center located at 2877 Creamery Road, off Rt. 263 in Solebury, two miles east of Peddler's Village. Visit our website www.bcas.org.
The Bucks County Audubon Visitor Center and Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center trails are open to the public at no charge Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 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.

Feb. 28, 2004, Sat.
Rummage Sale at Prallsville Mills to benefit the Stockton Boro Schools.

Feb. 28, 2004, Sat.
Miss Gay PA. Pageant is being held at the Eagle Fire Hall, New Hope. 609.397.5685.

Feb. 29, 2004, Sun.
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Hilltown has designated “Have a Heart, Adopt a Pet Day”. Stray Cat Blues, a pet adoption organization will have spayed and neutered cats, with up-to-date shots, available. To take a cat home the same day, pre-register online at www.s traycatblues.org or call 215.631.2851