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Create Summer Memories: Host a New York City Child |
Summer vacation, that special time of year for all children, is not far away. Thanks to the many families in the New Hope, PA area and throughout 13 Northeastern states and Canada, more than 1.7 million, New York City children from low-income neighborhoods have experienced free summer vacations in suburban and small town communities through The Fresh Air Fund. The Fund is seeking more families in the New Hope, PA area to give inner-city children a two-week vacation this summer. By volunteering as a host family for The Fund's Friendly Town Program, you can help give a child a break from the heat and noise of the crowded city streets.
"A lot of what you do for the kids are simple things, the things you do every day in your yard and your neighborhood," says a Fresh Air host. Last summer, 13 Fresh Air children visited volunteer hosts in the New Hope, PA area. This year, The Fund needs more host families to'carry on its 127-year summertime tradition of sharing the joys of suburban and small town life like smelling fresh flowers, casting a fishing pole for the first time, or hearing crickets chirp. The friendships that develop between hosts and their Fresh Air visitors often last a lifetime.
There are no financial requirements for hosting a Fresh Air child. Hosts can select the gender and approximate age of their visitor. First-time visitors are six to 12 years old, and reinvited youngsters may participate in the Friendly Town Program through age 18.
To learn more about hosting a Fresh Air child this summer, please contact Amy Reynolds at 215-862-5675, or call The Fresh Air Fund at (800) 367-0003. You can also visit The Fund's Web site at www. freshair.org. |
A summer arts program for children ages 6 to 11 will be held at the Prallsville Mills, Stockton. Full and partial scholarships are available. The Mill will accept donations to help send a child to the program 609.397.3586.
Misc. – Owners of historic properties are urged to communicate with Ned Harrington at 215.297.5800 or PO Box 42, Carversville, 18913 who is sponsored by the Historic Carversville Soc. Include information concerning research already done as this can save time.
The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission announced that, beginning Aug. 1, it will enforce the three-ton weight limit on the Washington Crossing free bridge for both cars and trucks. This will include the greatly increased number of SUVs and over-weight and over-sized passenger vehicles on the road. Thru Oct. 9, 2004
The Tinicum Park Polo Club plays its home matches at Tinicum Park
with the exception of Fourth of July weekend. 215.340.9800 ext.
142. Thru Oct. 31, 2004.
The Parry Mansion is open for its 23rd consecutive year. Guided
tours are given every Sat. and Sun. each hour from 1:15 pm to 4:15
pm. 215.862.5652.
July 2, 2004, Fri.
Union Square, New Hope, will host a free event to showcase live music from the area’s top performers. Zydeco-a-go-go will perform live from 5:30 to 8:30 Shops, galleries, restaurants and the Michener Museum will be open.
July 3, 1004, Sat.
Beppe Gambetta, the Italian flat-picking guitar master and performer returns to the Prallsville Mill, Stockton, with his unique mixture of traditional American bluegrass, Italian songs, great stories and wonderful humor. 609.397.1826 or www.veryseldom.com
July 4, 2004, Sun.
The Copper Penny Players will host the annual Fourth of July sing-along beginning at 8 pm at York Street Park, Lambertville. Singers of all ages are invited to bring a candle or flashlight, lawn chairs, picnic suppers. Sing-along song sheets will be provided. July 4, 2004, Sun.
Washington Crossing Historic Park will hold an Independence Day Celebration from 11 to 5 pm. Re-enactments and festivities, costumed interpreters, tavern life and much more. 215.493.4076.
July 5 - Aug 14, 2004
The Make Believe Players Summer Theatre in Solebury announces its
inaugural season of musical theatre productions and classes from
July 5 to Aug. 14. Designed for young people ages 10-18 this educationsl
program is produced by the New Hope Arts Commission 215.862.5496.
July 6, 2004 and July 7, 2004 Tues & Wed
Bucks County Audubon Society presents Preschool Explorers “Peeking in the Pond”. Explorers, ages 3 to 5 years, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, will take a look in the pond at Honey Hollow and see what’s going on! Registration is required by June 29, 2004 for the Tuesday morning session, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. or either the Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon session, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Fees for children only are non-members $10 per child, BCAS members $7 per child. Payment is requested at the time of registration. Space is limited. To register for this program call the Bucks County Audubon Society office at (215) 297-5880. The program begins at the Audubon Visitor Center at Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center located at 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, off Route 263 two miles east of Peddlers Village. “Peeking in the Pond” is one of a series of Preschool Explorer nature programs designed to be a unique sharing and learning experience by providing for a one-to-one child to parent/caregiver ratio.
July 6-Aug. 3, 2004
“Writing the Patterns of our Lives,” a summer memoir workshop for women over 16, will meet weekly at the Pipersville Library. The workshop features writing exercises, tips and gentle critique by Linda Wisniewski, a published author of memoirs and personal essays. 215.766.7880.
July 9-10, 2004, Fri./Sat.
The Bucks Beautiful Summer Garden Competition takes place. 215.348.3913 x 114 or e-mail Debbie@centralbuckschamber.com or www.bucksbeautiful.com.
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July 9 through July 11, 2004
New Hope will be the site for Showcase the Arts of New Hope, a town-wide celebration of the arts and artists of New Hope, Bucks County and environs. The weekend event will feature performances, exhibitions and children’s activities, culminating in a dinner/celebration of the Culinary Arts where guests will enjoy a diverse sampling of fabulous food prepared by some ofthe area’s finest chefs. |
The weekend offers a variety of opportunities for artists to share their talents. The event will kick off on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 with a special reception at Triumph Restaurant at Union Square on Bridge Street for the Fine Art of Dining, a juried art exhibition about food, wine and the importance of festivities that take place around a table.
Artists are also encouraged to work with their area gallery to arrange a demonstration or a gallery talk. Artists without area affiliation may contact the committee for potential sites for such activities. Not Too Shabby at 30 W. Bridge Street will host two artist demonstrations on July 10 from 1pm-3pm and sculptors exhibiting in the Outdoor Sculpture exibition will lead a Walk & Talk Tour of the show at 4pm. Both events are free and open to the public.
Also on Saturday the 10th there will be live music at various outdoor locations throughout town including the Celt-Iberia Shop on Ferry Street and at the Ferry Street Landing at the River. Area venues such as the Bucks County Playhouse, Odette's and John & Peter's will feature a variety performers Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
From noon- 3pm on Saturday artists will assist young people in creating their own masterpieces and local storyteller Jane King will entertain at the Ferry Street Landing.
The weekend celebration will close on July 11 with a party under tents at Union Square on Bridge Street in New Hope. The event will feature food prepared by some of the area’s finest chefs and restaurants including Hamilton’s Grill Room, Dish Catering, Triumph Restaurant & Brewery, Thomas Sweet, Bill Gill, John & Peter’s, Kathy Bates, Pam Hueber and others. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door and include food and spirits. Tickets are also available at Farley's Bookstore, S. Main Street in New Hope and Dresswell's, 10 Bridge Street in Lambertville. All attendees will also receive a “goody bag” of gift certificates and gifts from area businesses.
For more information visit www.NewHopeArtsInc.org. A schedule will be posted on the website and will also be available at key locations throughout town. Artists may access an application on line or by contacting NewHopeArts@aol.com or 215-862-3396. Schedule (PDF) |
July 9-31, 2004
The Bridge Theatre Co. presents ART, a stylish and sophisticated comedy by Yasmina Reza, at the Center Club, Lambertville. Special benefit performance for the Michener Museum, Sun. July 11. 215.862.6115.
July 10, 2004, Sat.
The 2004 Tinicum Arts Festival will include the Authors’ Table, celebrating writers and illustrators from our area. Each author will be available for a two-hour book signing. 610.294.9098
July 13, 2004 Tuesday
From 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM the Bucks County Audubon Society presents “Evening Bird Walk at Paunacussing Preserve”. Join us for a guided bird walk through the Natural Lands Trust Paunacussing Preserve, an ideal bird habitat not far from Honey Hollow. The preserve is located at Holicong Road and Route 413. The program is FREE. Please pre-register by calling Bucks County Audubon at 215-297-5880.July 20, 2004 and July 21, 2004 Tues & Wed
Bucks County Audubon Society presents Preschool Explorers “Going Buggy”. Explorers, ages 3 to 5 years, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, will use nets to catch some critters in the fields of Honey Hollow! Registration is required by June 13, 2004 for the Tuesday morning session, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. or either the Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon session, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Fees for children only are non-members $10 per child, BCAS members $7 per child. Payment is requested at the time of registration. Space is limited. To register for this program call the Bucks County Audubon Society office at (215) 297-5880. The program begins at the Audubon Visitor Center at Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center located at 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, off Route 263 two miles east of Peddlers Village. “Going Buggy” is one of a series of Preschool Explorer nature programs designed to be a unique sharing and learning experience by providing for a one-to-one child to parent/caregiver ratio.
July 15, 2004, Thurs
A.R.T.S. Anonymous, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Church, Buck Road (Rt. 532) & E. Village Road, at Village Shires, Holland, PA 18966 (near Newtown). Writers. Painters. Photographers. Sculptors. Dancers. Actors. Puppeteers. Filmmakers. Instrumentalists. Composers. Dollmakers. Artists & creative people everywhere. Our primary purpose is to express our creative gifts and help others to achieve artistic freedom. http://www.artsanonymous.org
July 17, 2004, Sat.
The first concert of “The New Hope Music Festival” will be held in Union Square . Nine bands will compete for a chance to perform live at Triumph’s Oktoberfest as well as for cash and other prizes. Proceeds benefit the Chamber of Commerce. 215.862.8300.
July 17 & 18, 2004, Sat/Sun
The Sixth Annual Bastille Day Festival will take place at Bridge and Race Sts. In Frenchtown. Sponsored by the Frenchtown Business Assn. the event includes crafters, food tastings, artist exhibits, etc. Sat. evening will feature a showing of “Silk Stockings”, on the lawn as 12 Bridge St. 908.996.2022. July 18, 2004, Sun.
The Friends of the Delaware Canal will sponsor a 1-mile “Where There’s Water, There’s Power” Walk along the canal towpath at 2 pm. 215.862.2021 or e-mail fode@erols.com
July 18, 2004, Sun.
The 13th Annual Silver Lake Nature Center pond tour is set for 11 –5pm. This is a way to see 20 of the most beautiful private ponds in the County. 215.785.1177.
July 22, 2004, Thurs
A.R.T.S. Anonymous, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Church, Buck Road (Rt. 532) & E. Village Road, at Village Shires, Holland, PA 18966 (near Newtown). Writers. Painters. Photographers. Sculptors. Dancers. Actors. Puppeteers. Filmmakers. Instrumentalists. Composers. Dollmakers. Artists & creative people everywhere. Our primary purpose is to express our creative gifts and help others to achieve artistic freedom. http://www.artsanonymous.org
July 22, 2004, Thurs.
5th Annual Meet and Greet Reception in New Hope, presented by the Michener Art Museum Corporate Business Advisory Board. 215.340.9800
July 24, 2004, Sat.
“Barns of Distinction Tour”, a self-guided tour presented by the Bucks Co. Audubon Soc. 215.297.5880 or e-mail bcas@bcas.org
July 24, 2004, Sat.
Howell Living History Farm, south of Lambertville, offers free evening hay rides from 5-8 pm. A wheelchair accessible wagon is available. 609.737.3299 or e-mail howellfarm.org.
July 25, 2004, Sun.
The 13th Annual Silver Lake Nature Center pond tour is set for 11 –5pm. This is a way to see 20 of the most beautiful private ponds in the County. 215.785.1177
July 25, 2004 Sunday
4th Annual TOUR DE TINICUM - Bicycle tour beautiful Tinicum Township, Bucks County Pennsylvania. All rides start and end at the Delaware Valley Volunteer Fire Company firehouse. Registration Opens at 8:00. Five fully supported bicycle rides of varying difficulty Towpath/Family Ride, The Classic Tour, Mixed Road Tour, The Hills of Tinicum Tour, Endurance Tour
Pre-registration (Free Tour T-shirt if registered before 7/18) - $20.00
Day of Event Registration - $25.00
Children (under 12) ride free if accompanied by a registered adult rider
The 2004 Tour de Tinicum features fully marked rides, mechanical and sag support, rest stops, and post ride firehouse picnic. For complete details, including directions, contact info and a downloadable registration form, see www.dvvfc.org
The 2004 Tour de Tinicum is held for the benefit of the
The Delaware Valley Volunteer Fire Company - 75 Headquarters Rd. Erwinna, PA 18920
PH 610-294-9385 or e-mail TourdeTinicum@yahoo.com
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Through Aug 1,2004
The Fine Art of Dining Exhibition Continues through August 1
at Triumph Restaurant & Brewery in New Hope
The Showcase Event closed with a great celebration under tents at Union Square, but at least one part of the weekend celebration -“The Fine Art of Dining” exhibition at Triumph Restaurant & Brewery on Bridge Street at Union Square - continues through August 1, 2004. The show will be open |
from 12noon daily. The exhibition features a lively and diverse selection of works by area artists depicting food and food related themes. Well known area tile maker Katia McGuirk is exhibiting a large cement, handmade tile and iron “Raven Table” that is ideal for indoor or outdoor use. Other sculptural pieces include a steel, leather and handblown glass bench by Ray Mathis, a “Mamabo Bus” sculpture by Susanne Pitak Davis and Steven Snyder’s whimsical,carved stone “Dessert Plate”. Painters also had a little fun with the theme like Annelies van Dommelen’s abstract watercolor “Fresh Fish” and Robert Beck’s “Red Boy” depicting a bright red lobster perched on a dinner plate – ready to be served. A number of artists are exhibiting still lifes of food including watercolors by Gail Bracegirdle, Jo-Ann Osnoe, and oils and acrylics by J.C. Turner, Marie Finn, Dot Bunn, Sharon Nieburg and Nura Petrov. The show is completed by the intimate, cleverly titled lino prints by Susan Roseman and James Feehan’s humorous solar plate etching “Shipping Mews”. Franca Fusco also exhibited hand printed and embroidered table linens and accessories for the night of the opening reception.
The” Starving Artist Award” for Best In Show included gift certificates for a number of area eateries including The Lumberville Store, The Café at Rosemont, Crossroads Bakery, Errico’s Market & Deli, New Hope Natural Food Market, Duck Soup, Giuseppi’s Pizza, Meil’s, Dilly’s Corner,49 N. Main Restaurant, Havana, Eagle Dinner, Café Europa, NY Bagel, Phillips Fine Wines and River Crossing Café was won by John Ennis. Triumph owner Brian Fitting selected Ennis’ painting “Antonio’s Café” as the winner.
The exhibition is hung throughout the restaurant with works in the lobby, main dining room and two upstairs dining rooms. Anyone interested in purchasing a piece may contact New Hope Arts Inc. at 215-862-3396 or NewHopeArts@aol.com. |
July 29, 2004, Thurs
A.R.T.S. Anonymous, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Church, Buck Road (Rt. 532) & E. Village Road, at Village Shires, Holland, PA 18966 (near Newtown). Writers. Painters. Photographers. Sculptors. Dancers. Actors. Puppeteers. Filmmakers. Instrumentalists. Composers. Dollmakers. Artists & creative people everywhere. Our primary purpose is to express our creative gifts and help others to achieve artistic freedom. http://www.artsanonymous.org
July 29, 2004, Thurs.
Dr. Fornuto, Prof. Emeritus of William Patterson University, will present “Rodgers & Hart, Rodgers & Hammerstein”, a free live music program at the Lambertville public library in Lambertville. 609.397.0275.
July 30, 2004, Fri.
The New Hope Arts Commission’s 20th annual summer festival presents the Diana Reed Vocal Studio recital “Voicing the Youth of the Community,” at the Stephen Buck Memorial Theatre in New Hope. 215.862.1699
July 31, 2004, Sat.
Howell Living History Farm, south of Lambertville, offers free evening hay rides from 5-8 pm. A wheelchair accessible wagon is available. 609.737.3299 or e-mail howellfarm.org.
July 31, 2004m Sat.
On Saturday, July31, 2004, Tinicum Park Polo in Tinicum Park on River Road in Erwinna, Bucks County will host the final game in the Arby Dobb Cup, a sponsored United States Polo Association tournament. Gates Open at 1:00, and the match begins at 2:00.
There is a $5.00 donation per car. In the event of rain, call the hotline at 1-908-996-3321 or visit the website at www.tinicumpolo.org to check if the game is on.
There are polo games every Saturday at Tinicum Park from mid-May to October 9, 2004.
The schedule of tournaments and special events is as follows;
August 7 Range Rover Cup
August 14 President's Cup
August 28 Womens Tournament
September 11 Sportsmanship Cup
October 2 British Car Festival
October 9 Pooches and Polo Dog Show
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