Free parking in New Hope. Meters will be bagged Monday thru Thursdays for the five weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Through Nov 28, 2006
Drawing & Painting Class for Adults - Instructor: Illustrator Lena Shiffman - Place: Harrison Street Gallery, 108 Harrison Street, Frenchtown, NJ 08825 - Beginner to intermediate Tuesdays 9:30 to Noon October 10 – November 28, 2006
FREE CLASS (choose any Tuesday between Oct. 10 and Nov. 28) - Regularly $20 per class (materials not included)
Working with a variety of still-life, photographs and nature, students will improve their drawing and painting skills. Students may work in charcoal, pastels, oil, acrylic or watercolor. The instructor gives individual guidance to each student in a relaxed and beautiful setting. Students supply own materials. Beginners: Bring news print pad and charcoal to first class. Intermediate: Bring your preferred media.Call Laura Wells at (908) 996-3325 to sign up.

Nov 2, 2006
New Hope and Lambertville Multiple Sclerosis Self Help Group Meeting
Free support group meets November 2nd from 6:30pm- 8:00pm at St. Martin of Tours Church, 1 Riverstone Circle, New Hope, Pa. 18938. Family, Spouse, and Friends are welcome! Call Robyn 267.614.7104 or Angela 609.915.7208.

Nov. 2, 2006, Thurs.
The New Hope branch of the Needlework Guild of America holds its annual Ingathering at the American Legion Post Home in New Hope. 215.862.2617

Nov. 2,3 & 4, 2006
Solebury School Presents “The Man Who Came to Dinner”. 215.862.5261

Nov. 4, 2006, Sat.
Volunteers needed for planting of New Hope flower barrels for Xmas. 215.862.0883.

Nov. 4 & 5, 2006, Sat-Sun.
The fall whitewater release from Lake Nockamixon into the Tohickon Creek takes place from the Nockamixon dam and will provide boating water at downstream Ralph Stover State Park from 9 am to 4 pm each day. The release is technical whitewater with Class 3 and 4 rapids requiring boating skills. 215.529.7300 or www.dcnr.state.pa.us.

Nov. l0, 2006, Fri.
The Lambertville Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring ”A Taste of Lambertville” gala at the Zanya Spa and Salon in the historic Lace Works from 6to9 pm. The gastronomic get together includes many of Lambertville’s premier restaurants offering food, wine and entertainment. 609.397.0055.

Nov. 11, 2006, Sat.
The Bucks Co. Symphony Soc. Presents “A Venetian Masked Ball” at the Doylestown Country Club. Black tie (masks encouraged). 215.249.3651.

Nov. 11, 2006 -Thurs. to Sun. thru Dec.
Works in Wood, a juried national exhibition, take center stage at New Hope Arts Center. Includes works by Mira Nakashima, Phillip Lloyd Powell and Jeffrey Greene. 215.862.9606 or visit www.Newhopeartinc.org.

Nov. 12, 2006, Sun.
Annual Donald Jones Memorial Hike at the Prallsville Mills, Stockton. 1l:30 am – vigorous hike, 6 miles; noon – moderate hike, 3 miles;– 2 pm relaxing hike, 1.5 miles. Appropriate for all ages, includes a scavenger hunt for nature’s treasures. 908.234.1225.

Nov. 13, 2006, Mon.
Nurture Spa in New Hope offers massages and facials during “Nurture Day” and will donate 100% of the proceeds to F.A.C.T. 215.598.0750 or www.factbuckscounty.org.

November 14, 2006
The Bucks County Audubon Society presents a free public program, “The Pribilofs – Alaska’s Puffin Paradise”, November 14, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center. Explore the natural treasures of Alaska with Professor Jeffrey Hall. From the mainland to a tiny island in the Bering Sea, we’ll find the world’s largest fur seal colony, along with a wealth of nesting seabirds: fulmars, cormorants, kittiwakes, alcids, murres, auklets and of course – puffins! Please register by: 11/10.
The program is free; donations appreciated. Light refreshments will be served. Pre-registration not required. The Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center is located at 2877 Creamery Rd., Solebury, PA, off Route 263. 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.

November 15 & 16, 2006
Wednesday 10:00 – 11:30 am and Thursday 1:00 – 2:30 pm Bucks County Audubon Society presents a Kindergarten enrichment program “Fall!” Come learn about the changes happening to plants and animals as we explore outside. Registration is requested by November 14, 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, 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. “Fall” is one of a series of Kindergarten programs designed to enrich your child’s kindergarten experience. A new topic is offered each month, and each class, offered at two different times within the month, will differ. For a list of future programs, call the Bucks County Audubon Society office at (215) 297-5880, or visit www.bcas.org.

November 16, 2006 Thursday
Star Watch at Honey Hollow: 7:30 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. Call the BMAA information line at 215-579-9973 before leaving to check for possible weather cancellations. Admission is FREE. The Audubon Visitor Center at Honey Hollow is located at 2877 Creamery Rd., Solebury, PA, off Route 263. 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.

Nov. 16, 2006, Thurs.
Annual Membership Meeting and Dinner, New Hope Historical Society. 215.862.5652 or www.newhopehistoricalsociety.org.

November 17, 2006 Fri
Rago Arts and Auction Center, 333 North Main St., Lambertville, NJ 08630
2:00 p.m. - Lalique and Perfume Presentation Auction
Nearly 500 pieces of opulent fine glass from the well-known glass designer, René Lalique and fine perfume bottles from other well-known designers.

November 18, 2006 Sat
Rago Arts and Auction Center, 333 North Main St., Lambertville, NJ 08630
12:00 noon - Kenneth L. Freed Collection Auction
Over 900 works of contemporary art by established and emerging artists owned by renowned Boston collector and curator Kenneth L. Freed to be sold at an unreserved auction.

Nov. 18, 2006, Sat.
Performance by cordusmundi at Anchor Presbyterian Church, Wrightstown. 215.862.3982 or www.cordusmundi@comcast.net.

Nov. 19, 2006, Sun.
Bucks Co. Chapter Fox Chase Cancer Center is holding a party with an art raffle and exhibit at HollyHedge, New Hope. 215.862.3136.

Nov. 19, 2006, Sun.
Concordia presents Quartet K370 for Oboe and Strings at the Stephen Buck Theater, New Hope. 215.862.1355.

Nov. 19, 2006, Sun.
Annual Art Show, sponsored by the Bucks Co. Chapter of the Fox Chase Cancer Center. Location to be announced. 215.297.0610.

Nov. 25, 2006, Sat.
The 33rd annual charitable event Santa Saturday T” for motorcycle fans takes place at the Raven Resort in New Hope. www.Bucksmc.org.

Nov. 25, 2006, Sat.
13th Annual National Guitar Champs Autumn Event featuring Mark Cosgrove and Rolly Brown at Buckingham Friends, Lahaska. Three hour Saturday workshop available. 215.297.9660.

Nov. 25, 2006, Sat.
Xmas tree lighting by the New Hope Chamber of Commerce at the Ferry Landing. 5 pm. 215.862.9990

Nov.25-26, 2006, Fri-Sun.
Covered Bridge Artisans 12th Annual Studio Tour & Sale, self-guided. Fiber, Metal, Pottery, Paintings, etc. 609.397.1535 or www.coveredbridgeartisans.com.

Nov. 26, 2006, Sun.
Xmas tree lighting at the Logan Inn, New Hope. Santa arrives between 5-7:30. 215.862.2300