Special Note: The weekend of May 21, 2005 is the new date for the Shad Fest in Lambertville
Visit us when you can -- shop in our riverside shops, eat at our riverside restaurants - this is the best way to get us up and running after the recent floods!
His Work In Progress (HWIP) currently has a raffle for donors to win Ten Thousand Dollars. This raffle has seventeen winners* that can double their money before the drawing for the winning ten thousand dollar grand prize is drawn. The raffle will be held in the afternoon on April 17, 2005 at the Sand Castle Winery in Erwinna, PA. (You are not required to be present to win). This event is extraordinary because along with a chance to win $10,000. your raffle ticket also doubles as an invitation for two to our wine party (adults 21 and older). Each Ticket is $100. (only 500 will be sold) To Purchase Tickets: Please send a check to HWIP, Pot O’Gold Give Away, PMB 361, Yardley, PA 19067. Please include your name, address and phone number with each ticket purchase. Questions: Contact Walt Miller at 215-741-4947 or visit www.hwip.org. HWIP is currently raising money to help the orphans and refugees of Bosnia. For centuries, Bosnia has been a land that has experienced the death of innocent people and the destruction of the beautiful countryside. Coupled with recent radical changes in the government’s philosophies, Bosnia continues to be a land of disheartenment and despair. At HWIP, we are committed to providing medical care, food, shelter, clothing and education for the refugee and orphaned children. Thank you for your interest in supporting HWIP. More then one ticket maybe purchased Tickets may be purchased by individuals, groups or families. However, only 2 adults are permitted to attend the wine party per ticket purchase.
*In the event all tickets are not sold: This drawing, prizes and sale of tickets are conditioned upon adequate sales and may be cancelled by sole discretion of Daniel Pisano Executive vice President. All money will be refunded April 1, 2 and 3, 2005
18th Century Medical Conference
Washington Crossing Historic Park is scheduled to host a conference for reenactors, historians or anyone interested in learning about a variety of fascinating topics relating to 18th century medicine. Sponsored by the 11th PA regiment and the Continental Line Medical Department. For contact information call the site at 215-493-4076 and your call will be directed to the sponsor contacts. Fee is charged. Pre-registration required.
Washington Crossing Historic Park is located at the intersection of Rt. 32 and Rt. 532 in Washington Crossing, PA. Internet direction should use the end destination o f1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977. For more information, please call 215-493-4076. Individuals with disabilities should contact the Park in advance to discuss their needs.
April 2, 2005, Sat.
Canal Clean Up Day, sponsored by the Friends of the Delaware Canal. Volunteers are needed to clear trash, debris and brush from the waterway and towpath from Easton to Bristol. Area coordinators: Kintnersville - 610.346.7958; Upper Black Eddy North - 610.982.5694; Upper Black Eddy South - 610.982.0409; Uhlerstown - 610.294.9387; Erwinna (coordinator needed); Point Pleasant - 215.297.8317; Lumberville - 215.579.0705; Solebury North - 215.862.4172; Solebury South - 215.297.0528; New Hope North - 215.794.1199; New Hope Village - 215.862.0883; New Hope South - 215.321.0803; Bowman's Hill - 215.489.8783; Washington's Crossing - 215.493.8602.
April 2, 2005, Sat.
The 15th annual benefit gala for the Riverside Symphonia, The Crystal Ball, will take place at Occasions in Union Square, New Hope. 215.862.0948 or 609.397.3300.
April 2, 2005, Sat.
The Bucks Co. Choral Society presents "The Creation" by Haydn at St. Ignatius Chuch, Yardley. 215.598.6142 or www.buckschoral.org.
April 2, 2005, Sat.
The Annual Gardenia Ball to benefit the Riverside Symphonia. 609.397.7300 or www.riversidesymphonia.org.
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April 9, 2005 Saturday
Bucks County Audubon Society’s Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center and the New Hope Eagle Fire Company invite wine and microbrew lovers to the Grapes and Hops Spring Gala on Saturday, April 9, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the New Hope Eagle Fire House, Route 202 & Sugan Road in New Hope PA. Guests will have an opportunity to sample dozens of top flight merlots, chardonnays, champagnes, cabernets and more and beer connoisseurs can |
chose from a variety of unique microbrews. All while enjoying delicious hors d’oeuvres provided by area restaurants and caterers, and live entertainment by vocalist Ed Wall.
Tickets are $40 each or $75 for two. For more information, or to reserve tickets, contact BCAS at 215-297-5880 or e-mail bcas@bcas.org. Reservations are encouraged. Proceeds from the Grapes and Hops Spring Gala to benefit the New Hope Eagle Fire Company and environmental education at the Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center. |
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April 8th-9th, 2005
Award Winning Artists Randi Driscoll and David Gurland - High School Reunion TOUR! at Odette’s April 8th-9th, 2005 Friday-Saturday shows @ 8pm Odette’s Cabaret, New Hope, PA Reservations & Directions: (215)-862-3000 www.odettes.com -Rolling Stone Magazine’s “up and coming acoustic artist”-Randi Driscoll , has opened for Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, Pat Benetar and Bruce Hornsby. |
| Randi’s original music has been featured in films, commercials and the hit series Dawson’s Creek . Randi may best be known for her song What Matters, a benefit single that has raised more than $35,000 dollars for the Matthew Shepard Foundation, whose goal is to replace hate with understanding, compassion and acceptance. David Gurland has performed in and sold-out such first class New York venues as Downtime, The Bitter End, The Cutting Room, The Living Room, CB's Gallery, FEZ, Mama Rose's, Don't Tell Mama, The Duplex, The Triad, as well as Odettes in New Hope, The Gardenia in LA, Twiggs in San Diego and The Manor in NJ. David has also been the roster of distinguished artists to be included in Carnegie Hall's Neighborhood Concert series. |
Apr. 10, 2005, Sun.
The Concordia Chamber Players present “Duo for Violin and Viola by Bohuslav Martinu” at the Stephen Buck Theater, New Hope. www.concordiaplayers.org.
April 10, 2005, Sun.
The big "Raise the Roof" fund-raiser is being held at the Eagle Fire Co The party is for the rebuilding of Rosemoon Studio, the workplace for James Feehan and Susan Roseman. 215.297.5980.
April 12, 2005 Tues
The Bucks County Audubon Society presents a free public program, “Inspired: John James Audubon’s Mill Grove Experience” on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. at the Audubon Visitor Center at the Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center. Jean Bochnowski of the Audubon Center at Mill Grove will discuss John Kames Audubon’s early experiences with Pennsylvania birdlife while living in Montgomery County. The program is free; donations appreciated. Light refreshments will be served. Pre-registration not required.
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. “Inspired: John James Audubon’s Mill Grove Experience” is one of a series of Bucks County Audubon Society meetings held monthly and open to the public. For more information on this and other upcoming Audubon programs call 215-297-5880 or e-mail bcas@bcas.org. Visit our website www.bcas.org for a complete listing of future events. 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.
April 12 & 13, 2005 Tues & Wed
Bucks County Audubon Society presents Preschool Explorers “Searching For Spring!” Explorers, ages 3 to 5 years, accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver, will hike around Honey Hollow looking for signs of Spring! Registration is requested by April 6, 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. 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. “Searching For Spring” 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. April 14, 2005 Thursday
At 8:30 p.m. members of the Bucks-Mont Astronomical Association will offer a “Star Watch” at the Audubon Visitor Center on the grounds of the Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center. Join us for a wonderful night of stargazing and tips provided by BMAA members and their telescopes. Dress for the weather and bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Admission is FREE. If the weather is questionable, call the BMA2 information line at 215-579-9973 to check for cancellation due to weather. The Bucks County Audubon Visitor Center is located at 2877 Creamery Road, off Rt. 263 in Solebury, two miles east of Peddler's Village. For a list of future programs, call the Bucks County Audubon Society office at (215) 297-5880, or visit www.bcas.org.
May 14, 21 and 28, 2005
New Hope Arts Inc will be hosting Artspeak on Saturday evenings at the Gallery on thne 2nd Floor at 2 Stockton Avenue, at the corner of Stockton Avenue and Bridge Street in New Hope, PA. Saturday, May 14, 21 and 28, 2005 NHArts will host a wine and cheese reception to meet several artists who are currently exhibiting their work in the Sculpture New Hope- Indoor & Out Exhibition. Artists will discuss their work, show slides and examples of other works they have created, answer questions and in some cases demonstrate offering attendees a hands on experience with art. Artspeak will begin each Saturday at 7:00pm and the public is invited to attend. There is no charge. For information or registration call 215-862-3396 or 215-862-3606.
April 15, 2005 Friday
From 7:00 to 8:30 PM the Bucks County Audubon Society will present “Croaks, Trills, and Splashes” the Annual Evening Frog Walk at Honey Hollow. A brief slide show will be followed by a walk to our marsh to listen to the local amphibian life as they begin their orchestra of courtship sounds. Wear boots and bring a flashlight for an enchanting experience. Group size is limited due to concern of disturbing the habitat, so please register early. Fee: Members $10, Non-members $12. 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 for a complete listing of events.
April 16, 2005 Sat.
Spring bird walks at Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve. Daily guided tours at 2 pm on Mondays thru October. 215.862.2924 or www.bhwp.org
April 17, 2005, Sun.
The Phillips' Mill annual form takes place as Author Thomas Folk leads an in-depth analysis of the mill's history as an art colony at Phillip's Mill, New Hope. 215.862.3217
April 17, 2005, Sun.
A concert for the Rainbow Room, "Sing Out Loud and Proud", will be held at the Stephen Buck Theatre, New Hope, beginning at 2:30 pm. Presented by the New York City Gay Men's Chorus and Youth Pride Chorus to benefit Bucks County's Center for LGBTQA Youth. 215.785.4594.
April 20, 2005, Wed.
A seminar entitled Low Impact Development & Watershed Management" will be held at 7 pm at the Lower Makefield Twshp. Bldg., Yardley. 267.274.1101.
April 21, 2005, Thurs.
The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2005 annual membership meeting, 6:30 pm at Triumph Brewery, Union Square. A calendar of events for the balance of 2005 will be distributed.
April 22 thru May 31, 2005
The Lambertville Historical Society's quilt exhibit at the Marshall House, Lambertville will open with a lecture by Judy Roche at the Baptist Church discussing "Design, Preservation and Restoration of Quilts of the 1800s." 609.397.0770
Apr. 22, 2005,. Fri.
The Riverside Symphonia presents “The Treasures of Poland” featuring the Wroclaw (Breslau) Philharmonic. 215.862.3300 or www.riversidesymphonia.org.
April 22, 2005, Fri.
The Flying Gravity Circus is coming to River Valley School, Frenchtown. Don't miss it. 610.982.5606 or email info@rivervalleyschool.org.
April 22, 2005, Fri.
Earth Day - watch the local papers for various activities.
April 22 and 23, 2005 Fri & Sat
9:30 am to 3:30 pm - Sheep Shearing: A Return to a Colonial Spring
Spend some time with our four-legged friends at the Thompson-Neely House of Washington Crossing Historic Park. The event is scheduled to include: *shearing of the sheep *spinning & weaving demonstrations *colonial laundering *kids games and activities *historic garden interpretation *colonial spring cooking *open house tours of the Thompson-Neely & more!
*Friday, April 22nd is a special day for pre-school and young grade school visitors. Teachers should call in advance to make reservations for their group. Admission is charged each day.
Washington Crossing Historic Park/Thompson Neely House is located south of New Hope on Rt. 32 at Aquetong Road, several miles north of the Visitor Center which is located at the intersection of Rt. 32 and Rt. 532 in Washington Crossing, PA. For more information, please call 215-493-4076. Individuals with disabilities should contact the Park in advance to discuss their needs. April 23, 2005, Sat.
Spring bird walks at Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve. Daily guided tours at 2 pm on Mondays thru October. 215.862.2924 or www.bhwp.org
April 23, 2005, Sat.
Bucks Co. Park & Rec. is sponsoring a tour of the watersheds of Upper Bucks Co. from 8 am to 6 pm. 215.757.0571.
April 24, 2005, Sun.
A Spaghetti and Art Dinner will be held at the Eagle Firehouse in New Hope to benefit the Stockton Elementary School. 609.397.1870.
April 25 to Monday May 1, 2005
The New Hope and Lambertville Chambers of Commerce are offering free parking in both towns from Monday April 25 to Monday May 1, 2005 to encourage neighbors and friends to come back and shop now that all but a few businesses are back up and running after the flood.
April 26, 2005, Tues.
The Village Improvement Assn. of Doylestown will hold the 30th Bucks Co. Designer House and Gardens preview party at Valley Farm, Holicong Rd., Buckingham. 908.788.8044 or joylevy@yahoo.com. April 27, 2005, Wed.
The League of Women Voters will host a nonpartisan Open Forum for candidates running for the NH-S School Board, 6:30 pm at the High School. Topics include the philosophy of education, employee rights, school reform and funding. 215.230.9986
April 27, 2005, Wed.
Don't forget Secretary's Day.
April 28, 2005, Thurs.
Solebury Township residents are invited to attend a public meeting at the NH-S High School in New Hope. Subjects include the Park & Rec. Master Plan Update, the Ingham Spring Master Plan and Laurel Park/Sugan Road Master Plan. 215.297.5656
April 30, 2005
Opening Reception 7-9PM - Sculpture New Hope - Indoors and Out
Indoor Exhibition - Location to be announced - Reservations required
Outdoor Exhibition - 7 Monumental Sculptures installed at locations throughout New Hope - continues through April 2006.
April 30, 2005, Sat.
Arbor Day - watch the local papers for various activities
April 30, 2005, Sat.
Opening day for the public to visit the Bucks Co. Designer House at Valley Farm on Holicong Rd., sponsored by the Doylestown Hospital. 215.345.2200 April 30, 2005 Sat.
Spring bird walks at Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve. Daily guided tours at 2 pm on Mondays thru October. 215.862.2924 or www.bhwp.org |
