The Washington Crossing Bridge will close nights through mid-June for repairs to replace the bridge's expansion joints. It will be closed to pedestrian and vehicular traffic 12 pm to 6 am Sunday night through Friday morning. It will remain open Friday and Saturday nights.
The mules are back pulling the barges along the canal in New Hope. Guides tell the history of the canal and there are four scheduled departures a day: 12pm, 1:30pm, 3pm and 4pm. 215.862.0758.
Through June 5, 2005
The 13th Annual Photography Exhibit takes place at Phillips' Mill. Admission is free. 215.862.0582 or www.phillipsmill.org.
June 2, 2005, Thurs.
A flood information meeting for residents of flooded communities in Bucks Co. is being held at the Yardley Community Center on Main Street at 7:30 pm. State Rep. David Steil, together with experts on long-term flood mitigation, will discuss community-wide solutions such as raising River Road, installing valves on storm drains to keep water from backing up and building retaining walls along area creeks. 215.269.5081.
June 4, 2005 Sat
noon to 4:00 pm - Dairy Day
Cream, cheese, butter and all things dairy will be demonstrated and discussed by domestic life historians Clarissa Dillon and Deborah Peterson. Admission is free.
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.
June 4, 2005, Sat.
New Hope Historical Society's 14th Annual Garden Tour takes place 215.862.5652 for information and a map with driving directions.
June 4, 2005, Sat.
Fred Miller will perform a Lecture in Song: Music of Cole Porter 2 pm on the second floor of the Lambertville Public Library.
June 5, 2005, Sun.
FACT (Fighting AIDS Continuously Together) will present its annual spring event at Hortulus Farm, Wrightstown. "Salaam Solebury: A Bollywood Bash" will feature food, music, décor and dancers with an Indian flair. 215.598.0750.
June 5, 2005, Sat.
The New Hope Historical Society sponsors its Town and Country Garden Tour. 215.862.5652 or www.newhopehistoricalsociety.org.
June 5, 2005, Sun.
Bedminster Land Conservancy presents its Seventh Annual Garden Tour featuring 6 gardens in the area. Box lunches and plants are for sale. 215.795.2352
June 5, 2005, Sun.
"Sunday in Manhattan", a Broadway-style musical in its final year of touring, will be on stage at 6pm at the Lambertville Assembly of God. 609.397.9300.
Through June 24, 2005
AIR, Artists In Residence, a not for profit organization dedicated to placing professional visual and performing artists, writers and musicians into area schools is currently accepting proposals from artists for the 2005-2006 school year. . Deadline for proposals is June 24, 2005. Click here for add'l info (PDF)
June 10, 11 & 12, 2005
Delaware Valley Vietnam Veterans present the 20th Annual Donald W. Jones Flag Memorial. Over 58,000 flags, each placed in the ground by someone who cares. One flag for every American soldier killed or missing in action in Vietnam. The memorial is in the shape and exact size of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. This even is held at the Falls Township Community Park, 9070 Mill Creek Road, Levittown, PA, rain or shine.
* Friday, June 10, Start to plant flags at 9:00 am – volunteers welcome. * Saturday, June 11, Free concert starts at 11:00 am featuring: Ambush, Ergo, Hellbound Blues Band, Jekyl’s Hyde, Last Call, Legend, Mikey Junior, The Seven Band, Sister Blue, and Sweet Medicine. Fireworks at dusk. * Sunday, June 12, Motorcycle Rally departs Bristol Township Municipal Building, 2501 Bath Road, Levittown, Pa at 12:30 pm. Call Shotgun Willie at 267 784-2282 to participate. Honors Ceremony begins at 1:00 pm. Please come out to help us honor these brave Americans. For more information call Jesse Hill at 215 949-2490 or http://dvthree.tripod.com/
June 11, 2005, Sat.
The final gallery talk for the Sculpture New Hope: Indoors and Out will take place at the site of the indoor show, 2 Stockton Ave., New Hope. 215.862.3396 or www.NewHopeArtsInc.org.
June 12, 2005, Sun.
The 11th Annual Bucks Beautiful Kitchen and Garden Tour will be held from 1 to 5pm. Six properties will be featured. 215.348.3913x114.
June 12, 2005, Sun.
A male a cappella group, Cordus Mundi, will give its first New Hope area performance as part of the Trinity Episcopal Concert Series at the church on Rt. 263 at 4pm. 215.862.3982 or cordusmundi@Comcast.net.
June 12, 2005, Sun.
Fox Chase Cancer Center presents a Garden Party and Country Buffet at Elm Grove Estate, the home of Christine Soderman. Proceeds benefit research at Fox Chase Cancer Center. 215.297.0610 or www.fccc.edu
July 12, 2005, Tues.
New Hope Arts presents an exhibition at Triumph Brewery, Union Square. 215.862.3396 or www.NewHopeArtsInc.org.
June 13, 2005, Mon.
Chandler Hall holds its Sixth Annual Golf Classic at the Yardley Country Club. 215.860.4000 x1502 or nharris@chandler-hall.org
July 15-17, 2005, Fri. - Sun.
New Hope Arts presents "Showcase the Arts Town wide Celebration". 215.862.3396 or www.NewHopeArtsInc.org.
June 16, 2005, Thurs.
New Hope Partners in Progress will hold its annual dinner and show fund raiser at the Logan Inn and Bucks Co. Playhouse. For tickets call 215.862.0883.
June 17, 2005, Fri.
75th Anniversary Retrospective Art Exhibition cocktail reception at Phillip's Mill. Exhibition dates - June 18th thru July 17. 215.862.0582.
July 17, 2005, Sun.
New Hope Arts presents a dinner celebration to conclude the town wide art celebration. 215.862.3396 or www.NewHopeArtsInc.org.
June 17-18, 2005, Fri-Sat.
The annual Solebury United Methodist Church Flea Market is being held at the church, 2536 Aquetong Road. 215.862.2657
June 17, 2005 Friday
Kehilat HaNahar, the Little Shul by the River, will host an Erev Shabbat Service on ‘Rethinking Jewish Identity in Modern Times.’ Rabbi Sandy Roth, with guest speaker, Rabbi Richard Hirsh, will offer participants an opportunity to explore what it is to be Jewish in the new millennium. “Rabbi Hirsh is an engaging speaker and we’re honored to have him join us once again at out Little Shul,” said Rabbi Sandy Roth. “He is one of several well-known and respected Jewish scholars who will join us monthly for a lively discussion during Erev Shabbat Services.” Services will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 17. The public is welcome to attend.
June 18, 2005, Sat.
Bucks Co. Audubon Soc. will hold a "Delaware River Steamboat Floating Classroom" from 10 to 11:30 am. Participants aboard the 1970 replica of an 1850 paddlewheel steamboat will observe wildlife and learn about the natural history of the river and of the steamboat. 215.297.5880 or www.bcas.org.
June 18 - July 17, 2005
Phillips' Mill 75th Anniversary Retrospective Art Exhibition, River Rd., New Hope featuring 90 original works of art, all from private collections, spanning the 75 year history of the exhibition. .215.862.0582.
June 19, 2005 Sunday
noon to 4:00 pm - Visit with Gen. & Mrs. Washington
Bring your father to meet a founding father during this Father’s Day afternoon in the Park. The General and Mrs. Washington will gladly speak with guests, answer questions and delight all who come to the site. Admission is free.
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.
June 20, 2005, Mon.
The New Hope Historical Society sponsors its Spring Garden Party and New Member Reception. 215.862.5652 or www.newhopehistoricalsociety.org
June 25, 2005, Sat.
St. John's United Church of Christ in Riegelsville will hold a pig roast luau to celebrate its 48th anniversary. 610.749.2551.
June 25 thru July 3, 2005
Bucks Beautiful will hold a Professional Landscape Design Tour weekends. 215.348.3913 or Debbie@centralbuckschamber.com
June 26, 2005, Sun.
Lambertville Historical Soc. picnic takes place at the Power Boat Club (behind Lambertville Station). 609.397.2717
June 27, 2005, Mon.
Rita's Ices, cones, shakes and other cool stuff will celebrate its grand opening by donating a percentage of its 6-8 pm sales to the New Hope Fire Dept. and the Rescue Squad. Rain date June 28.
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June 30, 2005
Kate Taylor, a member of the amazingly talented Taylor clan, will perform at John & Peter’s, 96 S.Main Street in New Hope, PA on Thursday, June 30, 2005 for two shows at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. The Taylor’s are no strangers to the New Hope nightspot and brother Livingston has performed there on a number occasions over the years. |
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