April 1,2006 Saturday
10:00 am to Noon, Bucks County Audubon Society presents the first in a Spring Home Gardening Lecture Series on Gardening for Life: "Gardening for Shade" at the Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center. David Benner, Professor Emeritus, Delaware Valley College will show participants how to work with the environment and the importance of using native plants. Alternatives to grass lawns and ways to create a natural landscape requiring little maintenance will be presented. Registration cost includes a copy of “Gardening in the Shade” by David Benner. The Gardening for Life Spring Lecture Series is intended to enhance the gardening community’s awareness, understanding and sense of stewardship of the environment by providing alternative gardening practices that are sustainable and work with nature. This series will provide the gardening community with the technical skills to develop a garden that is compatible with the surrounding environment. Fee: - Members - $20, Non-members - $25 BCAS members may also register for the 3 Lecture Series at $50; Pre-register by March 30. The Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center is located at 2877 Creamery Rd., Solebury, PA. For more information on this and other upcoming Audubon programs call 215-297-5880 or e-mail bcas@bcas.org.

April 1, 2006, Sat.
The Riverside Symphonia and the Bucks Co. Choral Soc. presents J.S. Bach’s Mass in B minor at St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church, Yardley. 609-397-6899 or riversidesymphonia.org.

April 2, 2006, Sun.
The Riverside Symphonia and the Bucks Co. Choral Soc. presents J.S. Bach’s Mass in B-minor at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Doylestown.

April 2, 2006, Sun.
The 7th Annual NH-S Community Assn. Spirit Run takes place starting at the High School. Ths run is split into several parts with a 1-mile run, a new 2-mile walk and a 5k scenic route. 267.304.1950.

April 2, 2006, Sun.
Planned Parenthood of Bucks Co., the Rainbow Room and other youth programs present a concert and silent auction featuring Dar Williams and the NY City Gay Men’s Chorus at the Stephen Buck Theatre, New Hope. 215.957.7981 or rainbowroom@ppbucks.org.

April 3, 2006, Mon.
The New Hope Historical Soc. presents the speaker series, "Mondays at the Mansion". Dee Rosenwald presents "High Tea and Reminiscences". 215.8625523.

April 5, 2006
The Bucks County Audubon Society is hosting a public program presented by the Pocono Environmental Education Center “Birding at the Delaware Water Gap”, April 5, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the Audubon Visitor Center at the Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center. Attendees will learn about birding opportunities at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and the Pocono Environmental Education Center. Registration fee: $2.00. Please pre-register by April 3 by calling the Society office at (215) 297-5880. The Audubon Visitor Center at Honey Hollow is located at 2877 Creamery Rd., Solebury, PA. www.bcas.org.

April 5, 2006
Lenape Life! Wednesday, April 5, 2006, 4:00 to 5:30 PM Bucks County Audubon presents an after school program devoted to learning about the Native Americans that lived at Honey Hollow. Participants will join our Naturalists for an afternoon of adventure and learning. Open to children in first through third grades. A light snack is provided. Program size is limited, register early!
Fee: Members $10, Non-Members $12; Pre-register by April 3, 2006. For registration and further information call Bucks County Audubon 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, two miles east of Peddler's Village. Visit our website www.bcas.org.

April 5th & 6th, 2006
Wednesday, April 5 10:00 – 11:30 am and Thursday, April 6, 1:00 – 2:30 pm Bucks County Audubon Society presents a Kindergarten enrichment program “Spring is Here!” Kindergarteners will learn about what all the animals are doing in the springtime. Registration is requested by April 3, 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 Bucks County Audubon Society office at (215) 297-5880. www.bcas.org

April 6, 2006 Thurs
New Hope and Lambertville MS Self Help Group
Free support group meeting April 6th from 6:30-8:OO pm at St. Martins of Tours Church, 1 Riverstone Circle, New Hope, Pa. 18938. Come and learn. Aquatics instructor Beth Glassman will speak with us. Family, Spouses and Friends are welcome. 908.256.5914 or
609 915.7208.

April 6, 2006, Thurs.
Christian Bauman, the Solebury-based author of the novel The Ice Beneath You, will discuss his latest book, Voodoo Lounge, continuing the Free Library of New Hope’s guest lecture series. 215.862.2330.

Apr. 7, 2006, Fri.
Charity Gourmet Wine Dinner Series at Memorable Affairs Occasions, Union Square, New Hope. “California Cenytral Coast”, 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.

		April 7th, 2006 Friday Randi Driscoll and David Gurland performing at 8 PM at Odettes, 274 South River Rd, New Hope, PA. $15 Cover $10 food/drink Minimum. Reservations recommended (215) 862-3000. 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. David Gurland has performed in and for sold-out houses at such first class New York venues as BB Kings, Downtime, The Bitter End, The Cutting Room, The Living Room, CB's Gallery, FEZ, The Ace of Clubs, The Encore, Don't Tell Mama, The Duplex, The Triad, as well The Gardenia in LA, ...

			Mike Mann April 7-9, 2006

From April 7th until April 9th the Art Colony at Prallsville Mills will be the site for “Scenes From Around II”; Mike Mann’s second annual solo watercolor and acrylic painting show. His works are colorful and impressionistic/realistic landscapes. He usually depicts local scenes although some of his pictures are of Ocean City and other more distant locales. The opening will be on Friday April 7th from 6:30 to 10 pm. On Saturday and Sunday the show be open from 10am to 6pm. The Art Colony is located at the northern of Stockton, NJ on Rt. 29 around four miles north of Lambertville. Mike considers himself a plein air painter, and he can often be spotted at his easel on the roadside or wherever an interesting view draws him. He studied at the Art Students League under the great illustrator, Steven R. Kidd. Mike’s work has been shown in various venues throughout the area. On Saturday April 8th from 8 until 10pm, Mike will host a “poetry share” at the gallery. Bring ten minutes or so of your best work to read or just come to listen. There is limited seating so bring a folding chair if you’ll want to be sure of more than a blanket to sit on”. For more information you can call 609-397-0632 or e-mail the artist at michaelimann@comcast.net.

April 7 – 30, 2006, Fri-Sun.
In celebration of Autism Awareness Month, BOI’s of New Hope Art Gallery has donated the main gallery show room for the HeARTs for Autism exhibit. 215.862.8292.

April 8, 2006, Sat.
Second Saturday in New Hope from 5 to 9 pm. Art exhibitions and demonstrations, receptions and live entertainment. Free. Email secondsaturdaysinnewhope@yahoo.com.

April 8th, 2006 Saturday Start your Spring cleaning this year by donating your unwanted items to the Giant Rummage Sale to help support the Roxey Ballet. The Rummage Sale will at 239 North Union St. Lambertville, NJ between 9:00am - 5:00pm. (The green building next to the studio.) Bring your new or used items to 243 North Union Street, Lambertville NJ. Donations will be accepted Wednesday, April 5th - Friday, April 7th, 2006 between the hours of 10:00am-8:00pm. Roxey Ballet is a non-profit organization. All donations made are tax-deductible. For any questions please call 609.397.7616.

April 8, 2006
On Saturday, April 8, 2006 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Bucks County Audubon Society presents the second in a Solebury Township Lecture Series, Backyard Wildlife Habitats at the Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center. This family program will include presentations for adults by Dave Horne and Kay Reed, liaisons from the National Wildlife Federation’s Backyard Wildlife Habitat Program on how to become a certified Backyard Wildlife Habitat including methods for site inventory and providing food, water and shelter. Children’s program conducted concurrently will include hiking and age appropriate activities and crafts. Fee: - Free for Solebury Township residents, Members - $20, Non-members - $25. Pre-register by April 3. www.bcas.org

April 9, 2006, Sun.
The Bucks Co. Horse Park, “Preserving land for horse lovers”, Revere, PA, presents Combined Test,Dressage, XC Schooling. Become a member. Visit www.buckscountyhorsepark.org for prize lists, entry forms and calendar of over 60 events. Sponsored by the Bucks Co. Parks & Rec. Dept.

April 10, 2006, Mon.
The New Hope Historical Soc. presents the speaker series, "Mondays at the Mansion". Duffy Hoffman, Craftsman - "Your Old House: How It Works and How To Improve and Restore It". 215.862.5523.

April 11, 2006
“Mushrooms” - 7:30 p.m. at the Audubon Visitor Center at the Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center. Join Marty Kyde, Ph.D. as she leads us through the world of fungi. Find out about their roles in the ecosystems around us and the surprising range of colors and shapes they come in. Marty received her Ph.D. in mycology from Rutgers University. 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., Solebury, PA. www.bcas.org.

April 11 & 12, 2006
Bucks County Audubon Society presents Preschool Explorers “Soil Sleuths!” Explorers, ages 3 to 5 years, accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver, will learn about the soil we walk on every day as we start digging! Registration is requested by April 10, 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 at Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center located at 2877 Creamery Road, Solebury. (215) 297-5880, or visit www.bcas.org.

April 12, 2006, Wed.
Solebury United Methodist Church presents the Second Annual UMC Concert Series “Men with Beards in Concert”. 215.862.2657.

April 12, 2006
4:00 to 5:30 PM Bucks County Audubon presents an after school program devoted to learning what makes trees so amazing! Participants will join our Naturalists for an afternoon of adventure and learning. Open to children in first through third grades. A light snack is provided. Program size is limited, register early!
Fee: Members $10, Non-Members $12; Pre-register by April 10
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.

April 17, 2006, Mon.
The New Hope Historical Soc. presents the Speaker Series - Mondays at the Mansion. Miles Arnott, Executive Director of Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve - "Discovering our Native Gems: Pennsylvania Wildflowers". 215.862.5523.

April 19, 2006 Wed
After School Program – Animal Home Hunt! 4:00 to 5:30 PM Bucks County Audubon presents an after school program hiking around Honey Hollow searching for what animals live here! Participants will join our Naturalists for an afternoon of adventure and learning. Open to children in first through third grades. A light snack is provided. Program size is limited, register early!
Fee: Members $10, Non-Members $12; Pre-register by April 17, 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.

April 19, 2006 Wed
10:00 – 11:30 am and Thursday, April 20, 1:00 – 2:30 pm Bucks County Audubon Society presents a Kindergarten enrichment program “Frogs and Toads!” Kindergarteners explore the marsh and learn about these amphibians. Registration is requested by April 17, 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.

April 20, 2006, Thurs.
Presentation of Solebury Township Park & Rec. Laurel Park Master Plan at the Township Hall. Public attendance is encouraged. Plan draft is available for viewing and downloading at www.soleburytwp.org.

April 21, 2006 Friday
From 7:00 to 8:30 pm Bucks County Audubon Society presents “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 symphony of courtship sounds. Wear boots and bring a flashlight for an enchanting experience. Our April 29 date is already full, last chance for this spring! Group size is limited due to concern of disturbing the habitat, so please register early. Fee: Members $12, Non-members $15. Pre-register by April 20. The Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center is located at 2877 Creamery Rd., Solebury, PA, off Route 263, two miles east of Peddlers Village. For more information on this and other upcoming Audubon programs call 215-297-5880 or e-mail bcas@bcas.org.

April 21&22, 2006, Fri&Sat.
The Riverside Symphonia presents “East Meets West” at the Church of St. John the Evangelist, Lambertville. 609.397.6899 or riversidesymphonia.org.

April 21 & 22, 2006
Washington Crossing Historic ParkSheep Shearing: A Return to a Colonial Spring. 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. 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, kids games and activities, historic garden interpretation, colonial spring cooking tours of the Thompson-Neely House & more! Friday, April 21st is a special day for school students. 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 21, 22, 2006, Fri & Sat.
The Riverside Symphonia’s 16th season presents “East Meets West” Concert at the Church of St. John the Evangelist, Lambertville. 609.397.7300 or www.riversidesymphonia.org.

April 22, 2006, Sat.
The New Hope Arts Inc. is hosting the Fourth Annual ”Sculpture New Hope Indoor and Out “ benefit at #2, Stockton Ave., New Hope. 215.862.9606 or NewHopeArtsInc.org.

April 22, 2006 Saturday
EARTH DAY PROGRAM Discover the Secrets of Planting! 10:00 am to 12:30 PM Bucks County Audubon Society presents the second in a Spring Home Gardening Lecture Series on Gardening for Life: Landscape Design for Wildlife at the Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center. Nancy Minich, MLA and Michael Marquis, Landscape Designer will teach participants the basic principles of landscape design for the home landscape. Learn how to start your plan, develop outdoor living areas and read and analyze your existing landscape and site conditions. Attendees are encouraged to bring a plan of their property to have a property “clinic” with one of the two lecturers during the last ½ hour of the workshop. Registration fee includes a copy of “Gardening for Life in Southeastern Pennsylvania” published by The National Audubon Society. The Gardening for Life Spring Lecture Series is intended to enhance the gardening community’s awareness, understanding and sense of stewardship of the environment by providing alternative gardening practices that are sustainable and work with nature. This series will provide the gardening community with the technical skills to develop a garden that is compatible with the surrounding environment. Fee: - Members - $20, Non-members - $25; Pre-register by April 20. The Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center is located at 2877 Creamery Rd., Solebury, PA. For more information on this and other upcoming Audubon programs call 215-297-5880 or e-mail bcas@bcas.org.

April 22 & 23, 2006, Sat. & Sun,
The Bucks Co. Horse Park, “Preserving land for horse lovers”, Revere, PA. presents Beginner Polocrosse Clinic. Become a member. Visit www.buckscountyhorsepark.org for prize lists, entry forms and calendar of over 60 events. Sponsored by the Bucks Co. Parks & Rec. Dept.

April 24, 2006, Mon.
The New Hope Historical Soc. presents its Speaker Series, "Mondays at the Mansion". Connie Kimmerle, Curator, The James A. Michener Art Museum - "Edward W. Redfield: Just Value and Fine Seeing". 215.862.5523.

April 25 & 26, 2006 Tues & Wed
Bucks County Audubon Society presents Preschool Explorers “Lets Get Growning!” Explorers, ages 3 to 5 years, accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver, will start our preschool garden and learn about seeds! Registration is requested by April 24, 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 Audubon Visitor Center located at 2877 Creamery Road, Solebury.

April 26, 2006 Wed
Solebury School is continuing its Creative Thinkers Series with featured speaker, Ralph Nader. A Consumer Advocate and presidential candidate for the Green Party, in the school’s Alumni Memorial Gymnasium. Admission is $10 and proceeds benefit the school’s Environmental Action Corps.

April 26, 2006 Wed
4:00 to 5:30 PM Bucks County Audubon presents an after school program devoted to learning about frogs. We’ll hike over to our marsh to check out the frog population. Open to children in first through third grades. A light snack is provided. Program size is limited, register early! Fee: Members $10, Non-Members $12. Pre-register by April 24, 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.

April 27, 2006, Thurs.
Seven Bucks Co. restaurants and one in Lambertville will participate in “Dining Out for Life 2006”, a nationwide event to benefit the fight against HIV/AIDS. Call 1-877-EAT-4LIFE for a list of participating restaurants.

April 27, 2006, Thurs.
Presentation of Solebury Township Park & Rec. Master Plan at the Township Hall. Public attendance is encouraged. Plan draft is available for viewing and downloading at www.soleburytwp.org.

April 27, 2006, Thurs.
Kim Kurki, an artist and illustrator residing in Penn’s Park, will speak to her love of nature and how she uses natural images in her artand illustrations, continuing the Free Library of New Hope’s guest lecture series. 215.862.2330.

April 29, 2006, Sat.
Bowman/s Hill Wildflower Preserve hosts its Third fund-raising Spring Garden Gala, “Wild About Flowers” to benefit the conservation and education programs of the preserve. 215.862.2924.

April 29 & 30, 2006 The two-day Shad Festival (Fest) in Lambertville, New Jersey, has been held annually since 1981 to herald the return of spawning Shad up the Delaware River. The Shad Festival provides an opportunity to watch New Jersey's only commercial Shad fishery in action using the old family tradition of Shad hauling (seining). Lambertville was a major commercial Shad fishery (designated a local legacy by the Library of Congress and owned and operated by the Lewis Family for over 100 years). 1:00-2:00 Haul Seining on Lewis Island is back on both days!! Details at: http://www.lambertville.org

April 29, 2006, Sat.
As part of the Lambertville Shad Festival, the Lambertville PTA will conduct a rummage sale in the courtyard and gym of the Public School on N. Main St. 609.397.4220 for drop off information.

April 29, 2006, Sat.
The 2nd Annual Heart of the Home Kitchens Tour, sponsored by the Sol Feinstone Elementary School PTO, will feature seven Upper Makefield and Washington Crossing kitchens. 215.598.0566.

April 30, 2006, Sun.
To add to the festivities during Shad Fest in Lambertville, a tour of artists houses is scheduled with all proceeds to benefit the New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity. 609.397.7423.

April 29 & 30, 2006 Saturday This spring, Roxey Ballet will present it's timeless Children's Classic Stories featuring "Carnival of the Animals" with music by Saint Sean's and a brand new production of Aurora's Wedding (Act III of Sleeping Beauty) composed by Pyotr Tchaikovsky. Saturday April 29, 2006, 3:00 pm & Sunday April 30, 2005, 3:00 pm at Villa Victoria Theater, 376 West Upper Ferry Rd. West Trenton, NJ 08628 Get your tickets early, to get the seats you want and to avoid long lines at the theater! Tickets range from $22.50-$29.50 you can call the Box Office at 609-397-7616 ext 807.

April 30, 2006, Sun.
The Bucks Co. Horse Park, “Preserving land for horse lovers”, Revere, PA., presents USEF/USDF Dressage Series Begins. Visit www.buckscountyhorsepark.org for prize lists, entry forms and calendar of over 60 events. Sponsored by the Bucks Co. Parks & Rec. Dept.

April 30 – May 28, 2006, Sun.
31st Bucks Co. Designer House at Seven Gables, W. Court Street, Doylestown. Fund raiser for Doylestown Hospital. 215.345.2016.