January 1, 2005 - Postmark Deadline for Application
3rd Annual New Hope Indoor Sculpture Exhibition
A New Hope Arts, Inc. Event - Indoor Sculpture Show to coincide with the New Hope Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition. Open to sculptors working in all media. Maquettes, proposals and rendering for larger works, installations and mixed media pieces are welcome. High visibility for artists – Ongoing marketing program - Accepted artwork is insured. Exhibition opens April 9, 2005 and continues through May 1, 2005.
Applications may be downloaded at www.NewHopeArtsInc.org and are available at the New Borough Hall, New Hope Visitor’s Center, the Golden Door Gallery in New Hope and at Riverbank Arts in Stockton, NJ.
For information contact: Newhopearts@aol.com or 215-862-3396
NHArts Inc is a not for profit organization and is partially funded by the PA. Council on the Arts, PA. Partners in the Arts 5 County Arts Fund, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and the Borough of New Hope.

January 1, 2005 - Postmark Deadline for Application
3rd Annual New Hope Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition
A New Hope Arts, Inc. Event - Open to sculptors working in all media suitable for outdoor display. Works will be exhibited throughout New Hope, PA from April 2005 through April 2006 – High visibility for artists – Ongoing marketing program - Accepted artists will receive a $1000 stipend. Installation costs are assumed by NHArts Inc. Accepted artwork is insured.
Applications may be downloaded at www.NewHopeArtsInc.org and are available at the New Borough Hall, New Hope Visitor’s Center, the Golden Door Gallery in New Hope and at Riverbank Arts in Stockton, NJ.
For information contact: Newhopearts@aol.comor 215-862-3396
NHArts Inc is a not for profit organization and is partially funded by the PA. Council on the Arts, PA. Partners in the Arts 5 County Arts Fund, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and the Borough of New Hope.

Jan. 6, 2005, Thurs.
The Delaware River Greenway Partnership invites recreational users of the Delaware River to participate in an open house and discussion of the Water Trail Project at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 6:30 pm. 908-996-0230 or johnbrunner-drgp@earthlink.net

Jan. 9, 2005, Sun.
Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve begins its winter lecture series with “Elements of Backyard Habitats.” 215.862.2924 or www.bhwp.org

Jan. 14, 2005
Kehilat HaNahar, the Little Shul by the River, will now offer a monthly musical Shabbat service featuring the guitar and vocal stylings of Deva Troy. The services will include traditional Jewish folk music and original compositions, along with traditional Shabbat prayers, readings and chants. Troy, a long-time resident of New Hope, is well known for her beautiful voice and guitar playing. Troy started her musical career as a song leader in the Pennsylvania Federation of Temple Youth (PAFTY), and taught music at Main Line Reform Temple’s Shul school. She is a singer and songwriter of uplifting, inspirational music.
“Adding a monthly musical Shabbat service is just another way we’re responding to our community member’s interests,” said Rabbi Sandy Roth. “Deva adds an extra bit of excitement to our already lively Friday night services.”
The next musical Shabbat service will be held on at 7:30 p.m. For additional dates, please visit the KHN website at www.kehilathanahar.org or call the Shul calendar of events line at 215-862-1912. Kehilat HaNahar is a Reconstructionist Synagogue in the heart of New Hope. For membership information, contact 215-862-1912, or visit www.kehilathanahar.org.

January 15, 2005
7-10PM - Kick off for NHArts Inc's Annual Appeal
Food & Festivities. To be held at a private residence

Jan. 16, 2005, Sun.
Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve continues its winter lecture series with “Butterflies and other Insects in Your Garden”. 215.862.2924 or www.bhwp.org

January 18 & 19, 2005
Bucks County Audubon Society presents Preschool Explorers “Tracking”. Explorers, ages 3 to 5 years, accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver, will see what clues animals have left behind on the trails of Honey Hollow. Registration is requested by January 12, 2005 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 $12 per child, BCAS members $10 per child. SPECIAL OFFER: Book three sessions scheduled for January 18 through March 2 and the fourth one is free. Payment is required 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. “Tracking” 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. For a list of future programs, call the Bucks County Audubon Society office at (215) 297-5880, or visit www.bcas.org.

Jan. 21, 2005 Friday
Kehilat HaNahar, the Little Shul by the River, will host an Erev Shabbat Service on ‘Women of the Bible’ with Rabbi Rayzel Raphael next week. The service will offer an interactive opportunity for participants to explore the role of women in the Bible through music and discussion. Rabbi Raphael is a singer, songwriter and Rabbinic Director of the Faithways Project of Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia. She is co-recipient of a Philadelphia Federation Continuity Grant to develop Shabbat Unplugged, featuring musical Shabbat and Havdalah services. In addition to her collaborative projects, she has a solo CD, “Bible Babes A'Beltin”.
“Rabbi Rayzel is an accomplished musician, artist and scholar, and we’re honored to have her join us at our Little Shul,” said Rabbi Sandy Roth of Kehilat HaNahar. “She’ll provide a wonderfully creative and entertaining program that I’m sure our congregants and others members of the community will enjoy.” Shabbat Services with Rabbi Raphael will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 21. The public is welcome to attend. Kehilat HaNahar is a Reconstructionist Synagogue in the heart of New Hope. For membership information or directions, contact 215-862-1912, or visit www.kehilathanahar.org.

Jan. 21, 2005, Fri.
The Swan Creek Rowing Club of Lambertville will hold a rebuilding party and auction at 7:30 pm at the Lambertville-New Hope Rescue Squad Banquet Hall. Tickets are $25 at the door. The fund-raiser will help replace its fleet of boats and rowing equipment destroyed in the Hurricane Ivan flood. 609-397-8345.

Jan. 21, 2005, Fri.
A benefit dance will be held for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and their families at the Plumsteadville Inn on Route 611 beginning at 7 pm. The dance is sponsored by American Vote Integrity and BucksforChange. Money raised will assist Bucks Co. families of service men and women serving in those areas. 215.862.1825.

Jan. 22, 2005, Sat.
Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve conducts an “Owl Prowl” 4:30 to 6:30 pm. 215.862.2924 or www.bhwp.org

Jan. 23, 2005, Sun.
Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve continues its winter lecture series with “Native Nooks.” 215.862.2924 or www.bhwp.org

Jan. 29, 2005, Sat.
Gourmet Dinner and Wine Tasting at the fabulous Tarp Farm, Newtown, to benefit the Riverside Symphonia. 215.852.3300 or riversidesymphonia.org.

Jan.29-Feb.1, 2005, Sat-Tues.
2nd Algonquin Film Festival - being held at the Eagle Fire Co. Ball Room in New Hope - send film to PO Box 504, Warrington, PA 18976 (267-981-1139) or www.info@algonquinfest.org.

Jan. 29, 2005, Sat.
Howell Living History Farm, Lambertville, holds its Annual Ice Harvesting 10-4 pm. Help cut, chop and shave ice and fill an ice house. 609.397.3299.

Jan. 30, 2005, Sun.
Temple Judea of Bucks Co. will sponsor a bus tour of historic Jewish sites in Philadelphia. 215.348.4022.

Jan. 30, 2005, Sun.
Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve continues its winter lecture series with “Low-Cost Pond and Meadow with High Returns.” 215.862.2924 or www.bhwp.org

Jan. 31, 2005, Mon.
The Winter Festival sponsors a lesson on chili-making at the Porterhouse Brew Pub in Lahaska. Space is limited. Call 215-862-3821 or www.winterfestival.net.

Jan. 31, 2005, Mon.
Solebury United Methodist Children's Learning Center offers an Open House for those with pre-school and pre-kindergarten children. 215.862.2917