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February 1- 5, 2006
Lambertville/New Hope Winter Festival 2006
Numerous events and activities in both towns. The Winter Festival Parade(always one of the highlights) will be held on Sat the 4th from 12 noon to 1pm.
Schelule of Events (PDF)

Feb. 1, 2006 Wed
Nature Program for Preschool Explorers “Tracking” - Bucks County Audubon Society presents Preschool Explorers “Tracking” Explorers, ages 3 to 5 years, accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver, will learn all about animals through their tracks. Registration is requested by Jan. 26, 2006 for the Tuesday .session, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. or either the Tuesday or Wednesday 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 Society office at (215) 297-5880. The program begins at the Honey Hollow Environmental Education Visitor Center located at 2877 Creamery Road, Solebury.

Feb 1, 2006 Wed
After School Program – Crazy Conifers. 4:00 to 5:30 pm Bucks County Audubon presents an after school program to learn what makes these trees so special. Participants will join our Naturalists for an afternoon of adventure and learning. Open to children in second and third grades. A light snack is provided. Program size is limited, register early. Fee: Members $10, Non-Members $12; Pre-register by January 30, 2006. For registration and further information call the Society office at (215) 297-5880. The programs are held at the Bucks County Audubon Visitor Center, located at 2877 Creamery Road, Solebury. Visit our website www.bcas.org.

Feb 2, 2006
New Hope and Lambertville MS Self Help Group - Free support group meeting February 2nd from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at St. Martins of Tours Church, 1 Riverstone Circle, New Hope, Pa. 18938. Come and learn, disability lawyer, Greg Hobbie will speak with us. Family, Spouses and Friends are welcome. 908.256.5914 609.915.7208

Feb. 4 thru Mar. 4, 2006
The Lambertville Public Library sponsors the exhibit of the work of Jeanne Chesterton at the Peggy Lewis Gallery. 609.397.0804

Feb. 5 thru Mar. 3, 2006
The Lambertville Historical Soc. celebrates the 26th Annual Juried Art Exhibit titled “Lambertville and the Surrounding Area” at the Coryell; Gallery, Lambertville. 609.397.0804.
Feb 7,9,10 - 2006
Brown Bag and the Ballet is held at the Canal Studios located at 243 North Union Street, Lambertville, NJ. Don't forget to pack your brown bag lunch when you come. The best thing of all is that Brown Bag and Ballet is open to the general public and the cost is only $10.00 per person. Share in the rich culture of dance Roxey Ballet has brought to the community for over 10 years. Don't be the one who says "In had no idea there was a professional company in our community". All "Brown Bags" run from 11:30- 3:00. You can come and go as you please. Upcoming Brown Bag Dates are as follows: January 10,12,13 17,19 & 20;
February 7,9 & 10 Valentine's Program; April 4,6,7 & 18, 20, 23.
Email: info@roxeyballet.com; Phone: 609-397-7616 ext 807; Web: http://www.roxeyballet.com

Feb. 8, 2006, Wed.
New Hope-Solebury Library presents stories, songs and fingerplays. 215.862.2330.

 Feb 10-11-12, 2006
Vocal Trio Boulevard East Returns to Odette's in New Hope Valentines's Day Weekend. The show, simply titled, “Songs from the Heart” highlights favorites of the three performers – Christopher Howatt, Beth Covell and Dana Merritt – chosen from their varied repertoire of classic standards from the 30’s and 40’s mixed with contemporary songs from theater and cabaret.
Click here for full info (PDF) 

February 10-26, 2006
Artsbridge’s juried 2006 Annual Works on Paper Show will be held February 10-26 at Riverrun Gallery in Lambertville, New Jersey. The opening reception will be 7-9 p.m., Friday, February 10. The registration fee is $20 for Artsbridge members and $40 for nonmembers. Artists may submit a maximum of two pieces, which may not exceed 50" x 72" high, including frame. Submissions may be brought to the gallery noon-5 p.m., Friday, February 3, and Saturday, February 4. Phone calls to those who have been accepted will be made February 6 and 7. Pickup of works that are not accepted will be 3-8 p.m., February 7. Cash prizes will be awarded. This year’s judges are prominent local watercolorists Carl Burger and Gail
Bracegirdle. Artsbridge also is seeking volunteers to help receive art submissions, make phone calls to those who are accepted, return works to those who are not accepted, or help set up for the opening reception. If you are interested in helping, please call 609-773-0881. For additional information, go to www.artsbridgeonline.com or call 609-773-0881. Artsbridge is a volunteer organization dedicated to the promotion of the visual, performing, and written arts in the Bucks County-Hunterdon County region.

Feb. 8, 2006 Wednesday
After School Program – Animal Homes: 4:00 to 5:30 pm Bucks County Audubon presents an after school program to learn where our furry friends go in winter. Participants will join our Naturalists for an afternoon of adventure and learning. Open to children in second and third grades. A light snack is provided. Program size is limited, register early! Fee: Members $10, Non-Members $12; Pre-register by Feb. 6, 2006. For registration and further information call the Society at (215) 297-5880. The programs are held at the Bucks County Audubon Visitor Center, located at 2877 Creamery Road, Solebury. Visit our website www.bcas.org.

Feb. 9, 2006 Thursday
1:00 – 2:30 pm Bucks County Audubon Society presents a Kindergarten enrichment program “Frosts and Flakes” Kindergarteners will explore what makes winter. Registration is requested by Feb. 7, 2006 for children enrolled in kindergarten. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 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 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, Solebury.

Feb. 11, 2006, Sat.
Charity Gourmet Wine Dinner Series at Memorable Affairs Occasions, Union Square, New Hope. “Italy”, wine and food pairings of the world’s greatest wine regions with proceeds benefiting Bucks Co. and New Hope Historical Societies, Michener Museum and New Hope Arts. 215.862.0404 or www.memorableaffairs.com.

Feb. 11, 2006, Sat.
Bring a Valentine to “Second Saturdays” in Romantic NewHope to experience “the love of art and the art of love”. Most galleries participating. 215.862.3347

Feb. 11, 2006, Sat.
Bluebird Workshop at the Peace Valley Nature Center. 215.345.7860.

Feb. 11, 2006, Sat.
Bring a Valentine to “Second Saturdays” in Romantic NewHope to experience “the love of art and the art of love”. Most galleries participating. 215.862.3347

Feb. 12, 2006, Sun.
All You Can Eat Sweetheart Breakfast at the Upper Black Eddy Fire Co.

Feb. 12, 2006, Sun.
Heart Healthy Winemaker’s Dinner at Crossing Vineyards & Winery, Washington Crossing. 215.493.6500.

Feb. 12, 2005, Sun.
The Nature/Interpretive Center at Washington Crossing State Park, Titusville, NJ presents “Your Mid-AtlanticForests”. 609.737.0609.

Feb. 14 & 15, 2006 Tues & Wed
Bucks County Audubon Society presents Preschool Explorers “Let it Snow” Explorers, ages 3 to 5 years, accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver, will take a closer look at this cold winter white stuff. Registration is requested by Feb. 10, 2006 for the Tuesday morning session, from 10:00 to 11:30 or either the Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon session, from 1:00 to 2:30. 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 Society office at (215) 297-5880. The program begins at the Honey Hollow Environmental Education Visitor Center at Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center located at 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, off Route 263 in Solebury, PA.

Feb. 15, 2006 Wed
4:00 to 5:30 pm Bucks County Audubon presents an after school program to learn about what makes mammals different from other animals. Participants will join our Naturalists for an afternoon of adventure and learning. Open to children in second and third grades. A light snack is provided. Program size is limited, register early! Fee: Members $10, Non-Members $12 Pre-register by February 13, 2006
For registration and further information call the Society at (215) 297-5880. The programs are held at the Bucks County Audubon Visitor Center, located at 2877 Creamery Road, off Rt. 263 in Solebury. Visit our website www.bcas.org.

February 15, 2006 Wednesday
Triumph Brewing Company of New Hope will host a CD release party, in conjunction with Tommy Boy Entertainment, for the third season soundtrack of The L Word, Showtime network’s highest rated series! The 24-song two-CD set features lesbian and lesbifriendly artists performing a variety of genres including folk, electro, country, soul, pop and classical. Details (PDF)

Feb. 18, ;2006, Sat.
In celebration of its new status as a non-profit corporation, the Bach Ballet Co. of Lambertville will hold its first fund-raiser, a Dinner Dance at the studio in the Laceworks buildings. 609.773.0099

Feb 18 & 19, 2006 Sat & Sun
Washington Crossing Historic Park - Cooking for our First President
Enjoy a look at General Washington through the foods he ate and enjoyed as open-hearth cooks celebrate and prepare dishes for our First President’s Birthday at the Park: Saturday, February 18, 10:00 to 3:00, Food of the Virginia Gentry by Connie Unangst; Sunday, February 19, 11:00 to 4:00, General Washington’s Favorites by Mercy Ingraham. Admission to the cooking demonstrations is free both days. 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 of 1112 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.

February 18, 2006
New Hope Arts Inc. is hosting their first annual Auction & Benefit Party - The Sky’s the Limit- on February 18, 2006. The organization has a wonderful opportunity to establish a visual and performing arts center in New Hope at a property at Stockton Avenue & Bridge Street owned by Tom Scannapieco of Scannapieco Development Corp.. The building was the site of the April Sculpture Exhibition and currently is the site for the Chrisa Craig and Charles Kumnick Show. New Hope Arts Inc. is currently seeking donations for the auction. Contributors have offered gift certificates for overnight stays in area inns, paintings, prints, pottery, artist designed jewelry, great get aways and much more. Any business owner or artist who may be interested in making a donation may contact the organization at 215-862-3396 or NewHopeArts@aol.com. Monies raised from this event will be used to help outfit the building with chairs, lighting and other needed equipment. The organization is a 501c3 not for profit organization and donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. Donation forms are also available at the exhibition site at 2 Stockton Avenue, 2nd Floor in New Hope, PA. Beginning next week the space will be open Thursday - Sunday from 12noon to 5pm. It will be closed for the holidays on the 25th. For more information about New Hope Arts Inc. individuals can visit www.NewHopeArtsInc.org. The organization is also seeking individuals who are interested in volunteering with the group to assist with gallery sitting, gathering donations for the auction and a variety of other activities. Interested volunteers may contact Volunteer Coordinator Leslie Crilley at lgcrilley@comcast.net.

Feb. 22, 2006 Wed
After School Program – Wild Weather - 4:00 to 5:30 pm Bucks County Audubon presents an after school program to learn about what makes the weather change. Participants will join our Naturalists for an afternoon of adventure and learning. Open to children in second and third grades. A light snack is provided. Program size is limited, register early. Fee: Members $10, Non-Members $12; Pre-register by February 20, 2006. For registration and further information call the Society office at (215) 297-5880. The programs are held at the Bucks County Audubon Visitor Center, located at 2877 Creamery Road, off Rt. 263 in Solebury. Visit our website www.bcas.org.

Feb. 23, 2006 Thursday
Nature Program for Kindergarteners “Animals in Winter”: 1:00 – 2:30 pm Bucks County Audubon Society presents a Kindergarten enrichment program “Animals in Winter” Kindergarteners will explore what the animals are doing in the winter. Registration is requested by February 21, 2006 for children enrolled in kindergarten. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 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 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, Solebury.

February 23, 2005 Thurs
Triumph Brewing Company in New Hope will present a free “Sneak Preview” of McCarter Theatre’s upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. See attached press release (PDF)

Feb. 23, 2006 Thursday
Teacher Naturalist Training at Honey Hollow from 9:30am to 12:30pm. The Bucks County Audubon Society will offer the first training session for potential Audubon Teacher Naturalists at the Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center. Classes continue every Thursday through March 30. Join our staff of teacher naturalists and share in the fun and satisfaction of teaching at Honey Hollow. Adults interested in working with school children at the center should register for the training before February 21. Participants will be introduced to techniques for sharing the wonders of the environment with groups of students who visit the Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center. Upon completion, participants are asked to teach at least 15 hours, for which they will be paid. Fee: FREE. For registration and further information call the Society office at (215) 297-5880. The training is held at the Bucks County Audubon Visitor Center located at 2877 Creamery Road, Solebury. Visit our website www.bcas.org.

Feb. 24, 2006 Friday
Owl Prowl!: From 7:30 to 9:00pm the Bucks County Audubon Society will offer Owl Prowl – come skulk around our trails in the darkness of night and find out who-who-whooo lives here. After a short presentation on Owls of Pennsylvania, we’ll take a night hike to listen for hooting and then come back to the Visitor Center for owl pellet dissection. Everything you ever wanted to know about owls. Fee: Members - $10; Non-members - $12. For registration and further information call Bucks County Audubon at (215) 297-5880. The training is held at the Bucks County Audubon Visitor Center located at 2877 Creamery Road, Solebury.

Feb. 25 & 26, 2006, Sat & Sun.
Reception and Open House at Howard Gallery, New Hope in memory and honor of Dr. Larry Leckerman. 215.862.5272 or www.howard-gallery.com.

February 26, 2006 Sunday
From 1 to 4pm, Triumph Brewing Company is teaming up with the Bucks County, Central Jersey, and Philadelphia Chapters of Slow Food. The soul-warming festival will bring together the area’s foremost breweries, artisan cheese makers, local seafood purveyors and sustainable meat producers. The Slow Food Winter Festival runs from 1 to 4 pm on Sunday, February 26 at Triumph Brewing Company, 400 Union Square, New Hope, PA. Click here for full details & contact info (PDF)

Feb 26, 2006
Roxey Ballet Main Company Audition will be held on February 26, 2006, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm at the Ailey Studios, The Joan Weill Center for Dance at 405 West 55th Street in New York City. For information call Roxey Ballet at 609-397-7616 or email info@roxeyballet.com.

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