The Delaware River Greenway Partnership invites photographers to participate in the first Soul of the River: Delaware River Photography Competition. Prizes will be awarded. For details and a competition prospectus visit www.drgp.org or call 908.996.0230.

The 17th annual Canal Walk is cancelled due to the recent flooding of the Delaware. A Flood Walk is being scheduled. Details to follow. 215.862.2021 or fodc@erols.com.

Sculptors sought for 3rd Annual New Hope Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition. Accepted artists will receive a $1,000 stipend. Installation costs assumed by event organizer. Download applications at www.NewHopeArtsInc.org. Call 215.862.3396 or email newhopearts@aol.com.

John & Peters Calendar for Oct 2004

Oct. 2, 2004, Sat.
Oyster and Pork Dinner at Plumsteadville Grange. 215.345.1276.

Oct. 2, 2004, Sat.
Yardley Harvest Day community celebration. Check the Yardley News for details.

Oct. 2, 20204, Sat.
Fund raising dinner at Crossing Vineyard, Washington Crossing, to aid the CARE, or Cardiac Awareness, Research & Education Group. 215.862.9787 or www.Jeff-CooperCARE.org.

Oct. 2, 2004, Sat.
The Jeff Cooper C.A.R.E. Foundation will host a food pairing and winetasting fund raiser at Crossing Vineyards and Winery, Washington Crossing. 215.862.9787 or www.JeffCooperCARE.org.

Oct. 3, 2004, Sun.
The first Excellence in Design Tour visits the architectural and design gems along the cultural trail from New Hope to Doylestown. 215.348.3913 or info@centralbuckschamber.com

Oct 2 & 3, 2004
The Annual New Hope Outdoor Arts & Crafts Festival. Features over 150 juried artists from across the U.S. The two day art show and craft fair features live entertainment. Free to the public. Call 215-862-5880 for more info. Sat 11a - 6p, Sun 11a - 5p.

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.

October 9, 2004 Saturday
Tinicum Park Polo in Tinicum Park on River Road in Erwinna, Bucks County presents Pooches and Polo Fun Dog Show. Categories are Best Tail Wagging, Best Mirror Image (dog/handler look-alikes), Most Obedient, Least Obedient, Most Original Costume, Most Mysterious Heritage, Terrific Pet Tricks, Best Celebrity Look-Alike, Best Pairs, Most Glamorous, Best Vocal Performance, and Most Adorable. Registration begins at 2pm. There is a $5 per category or $9 unlimited categories donation. In addition to Pooches and Polo Fun Dog Show, there will also be a polo game, which starts at 2pm. There is a $5 donation per car. visit our website at www.tinicumparkpolo.org or call the hotline at 908-996-3321. Should you have any questions please call me at 267-249-9459.

Oct 9, 2004
Jim’s of Lambertville presents The Thrilla in Lambertvilla XII, Pennsylvania Impressionist and Modernist Painting Show and Sale. Opening Saturday, October 9th at 6:00 P.M.
150 works featuring paintings by: Garber, Redfield, Coppedge, Spencer, Folinsbee, Sotter, H. Pittman,Wedderspoon, Leith-Ross, Ney, Nordfeldt, RAD Miller, Baum, M.E. Price, Lathrop, and many others. 6 Bridge St. Lambertville, NJ Gallery- 609-397-7700 Fax: 609-397-7722
Regular Hrs. Wed-Fri 10:30-5:00 Sat-Sun 10:30-6:00

Thru Oct. 31, 2004
Phillips Mill “Diamond Jubilee Art Exhibit” takes place at the Mill. More than $12,000 will be awarded in prizes. 215.862.0582

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.

Oct. 1, 2004, Fri.
A Mummers String Band will perform a free show from 5 to 8 p.m. Shops, galleries, restaurants and the Michener Museum will be open.

Oct. 2, 2004, Sat.
The fourth 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.

October 2, 2004
British Car Festival - Tinicum Park Polo in Tinicum Park on River Road in Erwinna, Bucks County. 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.

Oct. 8 thru 17, 2004
An exhibit and sale of more than 300 pieces of stone sculpture from the African country of Zimbabwe will be held at the Kinsman Co. Rear Annex, River Rd., Point Pleasant. Sponsored by the Friends of the Delaware Canal, the exhibit features traditional and contemporary works by the country’s most famous masters carvers. 215.862.2021 or e-mail fodc@erols.com.

October 9, 2004
Pooches and Polo Dog Show - Tinicum Park Polo in Tinicum Park on River Road in Erwinna, Bucks County. 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.

Oct. 13, 2004, Wed.
Mira Nakashima will discuss her book, “Nature Form and Spirit,” about the work of her father, George Nakashima, at Prallsville Mills, Stockton, at noon. 609.397.3586.

Oct. 14, 2004, Thurs.
New Hope Partners in Progress presents its second Annual Hoe-down at the Eagle Fire Co. Glen Matthews will call the square dance routines and Dish Catering will prepare the food. Western attire is encouraged. PiP’s mission is to promote New Hope as a historical, cultural and shopping destination. 215.862.0883.

Oct 16, 2004
Friends of the Delaware Canal will hold clean up sessions on the following dates: Oct 16, 2004, meet at 8 a.m. in the rear parking lot of Phillips Mill; Oct. 23 & Oct. 30, Black Rock Rd. Picnic Area. Information: 215.862.2021 or www.fodc.org.

Oct. 15 & 16, 2004, Fri & Sat.
Music from the Old and the New World featuring Ruotao Mao, violin, at the Church of St. John the Evangelist, Lambertville, to benefit the Riverside Symphonia. 215.862.3300 or www.riversidesymphonia.org.

Oct. 15-18, 2004
18th annual Stella Della Valley Starfest, a weekend of star watching sponsored by the Astronomical Assn., takes place at Camp Onas, Ottsville. 215.822.8312 or www.bma2.org.

Oct. 16, 2004, Sat.
Trinity Episcopal Church in Solebury debuts its first October House Tour, “Autumn in Bucks Co.,”. This replaces the December tour (which would have been the 14th). Make checks payable to Trinity House Tour and mail to Box 377, Solebury, 18963. No tickets will be sold on the day of the tour. 215.297.5135

Oct. 16, 2004, Sat.
Second annual Superior Kitchen Expedition to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Bucks Co. A self-guided tour begins at Superior Woodcraft’s showroom, 160 Hamilton St., Doylestown and includes New Hope, Tinicum and Solebury homes. 215.348.9942 or www.habitatbucks.org.

Oct. 17, 2004, Sun.
Point Pleasant Fire Co. will be a bingo player’s delight where Longaberger baskets, filled to the brim, will be the prizes.

Oct. 22-24, 2004
“Somewhere over the Rainbow”, a New Hope weekend celebration of diversity. Everyone invited. Gov. Rendell will attend on Sun. Tickets and schedule of events available at Triumph Brewery, The Raven and the New Hope Visitors Center. Benefits HRC and FACT of Bucks Co., and hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. www. Lexingtonhouse.com

Oct 23, 2004
Friends of the Delaware Canal will hold clean up sessions on the following dates: Oct 16, 2004, meet at 8 a.m. in the rear parking lot of Phillips Mill; Oct. 23 & Oct. 30, Black Rock Rd. Picnic Area. Information: 215.862.2021 or www.fodc.org.

Oct. 23, 2004, Sat.
Flood Walk, sponsored by the Friends of the Delaware Canal. Uncover the reasons behind the recent historic flooding during a three-mile, round-trip walk along the canal. from the Yardley Inn parking lot, Yardley. 215.862.2021 or e-mail fodc@erols.com.

Oct. 23, 2004, Sat.
Harvey Reid, the great singer, songwriter and humorist is master player of the guitar, autoharp, six-string banjo and other instruments. For a magical evening call 609.397.1826 or www.veryseldom.com.

Oct. 24, 2004, Sun.
A fall benefit concert will be presented at Upper Tinicum Lutheran Church to help defray the cost of restoration of the historic church buildings. 610.294.7987

Oct. 24, 2004, Sun.
The Kalmia Club presents “Quilters: The Musical” at the Justice Complex, Lambertville. Proceeds benefit the Kalmia Club. 215.862.2102

Oct. 24, 2004, Sun.
Lambertville Historical Society’s Autumn House Tour, “Reflections of the Past”, takes place with all sites within easy walking distance of City Hall. 609.397.0770 or www.lambertvillehistoricalsociety.org.

Oct. 24, 2004, Sun.
New Hope celebrates the 2004 High Heel Race at Union Square as part of the “Somewhere over the Rainbow” Celebration. 215.862.8300.

Oct. 29, 2004, Fri.
The second annual Pumpkin Ball takes place at the Eagle Fire Hall. All proceeds benefit FACT. Tickets available at Hello Gorgeous, New Hope.

Oct. 30, 2004, Sat.
As a prelude to the 35th reunion of the Pennsbury class of 1969, a “middle-aged rock festival” takes place at John & Peter’s Place, New Hope. Free event. 215.862.5981.

Oct 30, 2004
Friends of the Delaware Canal will hold clean up sessions on the following dates: Oct 16, 2004, meet at 8 a.m. in the rear parking lot of Phillips Mill; Oct. 23 & Oct. 30, Black Rock Rd. Picnic Area. Information: 215.862.2021 or www.fodc.org.