The NH-S School District and Key Club are sponsoring the Adopt a Child for the Holidays Program. 215.768.2405 or www.adoptachildfortheholidays.com. Or w-mail tark@pil.net

The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission announced the rehabilitation of the Centre Bridge-Stockton Bridge. The bridge will be closed Mondays to Fridays starting in January 2007 until late May 2007, but will remain open on weekends.

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

New Hope Arts Calendar for December 2006

Dec. 1, 2006, Fri.
Winter Wonderland at McArdle’s Holiday Farm on Mechanicsville Rd., Solebury offers Christmas trees and holiday delights daily. The farm is one of only eight remaining tree farms left in Bucks County.215.794.7655 or www.holidayfarmbuckscounty.com.

Dec. 1 & 2, 2006, Fri & Sat.
Musical Celebration of Christmas by the Riverside Symphonia, Church of St. John the Evangelist, Lambertville, NJ. 609.397.7300 or www.riversidesymphonia.org.

Dec 1 & 2, 2006
The Bucks County Motet Singers, under the direction of Louis Lawrence Perazza will present its annual Christmas concert at Trinity Episcopal Church, Solebury, Pa. on Friday, December 1 and Saturday, December 2 at 8:00 p.m. For more information, contact BCMS at 215-968-3874, or visit online at www.bcmotetsingers.com or E-mail contact@bcmotetsingers.com.

Dec. 2, 2006, Sat.
Trinity Episcopal Church in Solebury offers hand decorated cookies at their Christmas shop and Breakfast with St. Nicholas. 215.297.5135

Dec 2, 2006
The Bucks County Motet Singers, under the direction of Louis Lawrence Perazza, will present its annual Christmas concert at Trinity Episcopal Church, 6587 Upper York Road, Solebury, Pa. on Friday, December 1 and Saturday, December 2 at 8:00 p.m.
The repertoire for this concert features the Christmas Oratorio by Camille Saint-Saens and Dancing Day, a Cycle of Traditional Christmas Carols by John Rutter. $15/$10 seniors and students/$5 children; www.bcmotetsingers.com 215-968-3874

December 2, 2006 Sat
Washington Crossing Historic Park - PULITZER PRIZE WINNING HISTORIAN David Hackett Fischer. 7:00 pm. Author, professor, historian and researcher David Hackett Fisher will speak regarding the topic of Washington’s crossing and subsequent battles in the site’s Visitor Center. Admission to the program 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 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.

Dec 2, 2006 Sat
Howard Gallery of Fine Art will host their annual group artist exhibit December 2 - 31 with an opening reception December 2, from 5 - 9 pm. More than 15 artists including Joy Barth, Dot Bunn, Christine Cambrea, Elissa Gore, Berc Ketchian, Becky Reilly Charles and Lavetta Rhinehart, and Luiz Vilela will be featured in the exhibit, along with a gourmet coffee tasting. 77 W. Bridge Street, New Hope PA 18938 (215) 862-5272.

December 2, 2006
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Bucks County Audubon Society at Honey Hollow presents “Nature’s Bounty – Natural Tree Ornaments.” Owls and bats and mice – oh my! Create your own cool critter tree ornaments using natural materials. We have lots of ideas to get you started, use your imagination for the rest! Bring a glue gun and glue sticks. Fee: - $10/Members, $12/Non-members; Please register by November 29, 2006! Program will be held at the Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center, located at 2877 Creamery Rd., Solebury, PA.

Dec. 2, 2006, Sat.
The Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Co. presents the “Stars of Comedy” at the station on Stump Road, to benefit the Fire Co. 215.766.8250 or www.pcfc2420.org.

Dec. 2, 2006, Sat.
Gunn Creek Farm Artisans Expo and Sale will take place with donations taken for the Hunterdon Co. Hospice, specifically The Children’s Bereavement Art Therapy Program. www.gunncreekfarm.com

Dec. 2-3, 2006, Sat.-Sun.
Delaware Riverkeeper Annual Holiday Craft Show at Prallsville Mills, Stockton. 215.369.1188.

Dec. 3, 2006, Sun.
Annual “Spirited” Holiday Tea held at the Parry Mansion by the New Hope Historical Society. 215.862.5652.

Dec. 5, 2006, Tues.
John Larsen will continue the tradition of showing several hundred photo images of people, places and situations taken in and around New Hope by John and the late Jack Rosen, 7 pm at John & Peter’s, New Hope. 215.862.5981.

December 5 & 6, 2006
Bucks County Audubon Society presents Preschool Explorers “Holiday Ornaments from Nature!” for ages 3 to 5 years, accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver. Come to collect natural objects and make some holiday decorations.Registration is requested by December 1, 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 Bucks County Audubon Society office at (215) 297-5880. The program begins at the Honey Hollow Visitor Center at Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center located at 2877 Creamery Road, Solebury, PA.

December 6, 2006
4:00 to 5:30pm, Bucks County Audubon Society presents an after school program for children to collect natural objects and make holiday decorations. Fee: Members $10, Non-Members $12
Pre-register by December 4, 2006. For registration and further information call the Bucks County Audubon Society office at (215) 297-5880. The programs are held at the Honey Hollow Visitor Center, located at 2877 Creamery Road, off Rt. 263 in Solebury, PA. Visit our website www.bcas.org.

Dec. 7 & 8, 2006, Thurs-Fri.
Experience the enchantment of Pennsbury Manor by candlelight, a community tradition for over 30 years with activities for the whole family at William Penn’s 17th century plantation. Demonstrations by colonial craftspeople and a traditional Mummer’s Play in the stable. 215.946.0400 or www.pennsburymanor.org.

December 9 and 10, 2006 Sat & Sun
Rago Arts and Auction Center, 333 North Main St., Lambertville, NJ 08630
12:00 noon - Great Estates Auction Weekend
Two-day auction featuring exquisite property, including fine antique to modern jewelry from Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen; fine silver from Tiffany, Kirk, and Asian silver; Staffordshire, Herend; Continental furniture; Native American pottery, jewelry, and artwork; Netsuke and snuff bottles; music boxes and instruments; couture; folk art; and many other extraordinary objects.

Dec. 9, 2006, Sat.
22nd Annual Re-enactment of the Monroe Crossing, New Hope. 215.862.2050

Dec. 9, 2006, Sat.
The Lambertville public school stages its Fourth Annual Holiday Shoppe at the school from 9am – 1 pm. Special this year will be “Gifts from the Kitchen”. 609.397.4220.

December 9, 2006
New Hope Arts announced that they are hosting ArtSpeak – a series of wine and cheese receptions and Gallery Talks and Informal Concerts this December at The New Hope Arts Center, 2nd Floor, 2 Stockton Avenue, corner of Stockton and Bridge Streets in New Hope, Pennsylvania. The events are scheduled in conjunction with their current national juried exhibition, Works in Wood, that features more than 125 pieces by 43 artists. The first Gallery Talk will be held Saturday, December 9 at 7pm and will feature nationally recognized exhibiting artists Mira Nakashima and Phillip Lloyd Powell. The reception invites art enthusiasts to enjoy a little wine and cheese with the renowned woodworkers and learn more about each artists’ vision. Exhibition is open Thursday - Sunday 12noon - 5pm or by appointment. Open later on December 9 and 16 for Gallery Talks.

Dec. 9, 2006, Sat.
Welcome King Winter at the River Valley Waldorf School , Upper Black Eddy. A Festive Celebration. 610.982.5606.

Dec. 9, 2006, Sat.
Ring in the holidays in New Hope/Lambertville hosting a day-long old-fashioned Christmas celebration in conjunction with Second Saturday. For a complete schedule of events visit www.lambertville.org.

Dec. 10, 2006, Sun.
Eight year old piano prodigy Arjun Ayyangar will perform in a benefit concert at The Raven Restaurant, New Hope. Proceeds from the concert will benefit music scholarships for needy children through the International Music Festivals of the Americas. 215.794.7716.

December 10, 2006 Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Washington Crossing Historic Park - Crossing Dress Rehearsal
The assembly of troops and crossing is planned for 1 pm.
See the precursor to the Christmas Day Crossing as the troops row General Washington across the Delaware River. Experience such activities as tavern life in the McKonkey Ferry Inn, open-hearth cooking, historic demonstrations, sutlers, and more at this great family event. The Crossing rehearsal occurs around 1:00 pm. Admission is charged. River crossings are contingent upon safe conditions for participants. 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.

Dec. 13, 2006
New Hope Chamber of Commerce party at La Bonne Auberge. info@newhopevisitorscenter.org.

Dec. 14-24, Thurs.-Sun.
Bristol Riverside Theatre presents its Fourth Annual Winter Musicale. 215.785.0100 or www.BRTstage.org.

Dec 13 & 14, 2006
December 13, 10:00 – 11:00 am and Thursday, December 14, 4:00 – 5:00 pm Bucks County Audubon Society presents a Kindergarten enrichment program “Owl Time!” The owls are hooting! Come discover what makes them so special! Registration is requested by December 8, 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, PA.

Dec. 15, 2006, Fri.
The “Best Outdoor Holiday Decorations Contest” in New Hope will be judged – business & residential. Contact the Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce to participate. Prizes to be awarded! 215.862.9900.

Dec. 16, 2006, Sat.
Come one, come all to the Prallsville Mills Festive Holiday Gathering 1-4 pm. Carols, the Polar Express by storyteller Wyman, cookies to share – bring your family and friends. 609.397.3586.

Dec. 16, 2006, Sat.
Fred Miller returns to the Public Library in Lambertville to perform the next installment in his free lecture-in-song” series, featuring Bing Crosby. 609.397.0275

December 25, 2006 Monday 1:00 pm
Washington Crossing Historic Park - Washington Crosses the Delaware River. Witness the 54th annual Crossing of the Delaware at this traditional recreation of a crucial historic event. Experience the event that happened 230 years ago today! Admission to the program is free. River crossings are contingent upon safe conditions for participants. 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.

Dec. 31, 2006, Sun.
First Night, Newtown, 2007, takes place from 3 pm to 10 pm with fireworks at 10 pm. Kids Fest, new location, Council Rock High School North. For admission button sales, locations and events schedule go to www.Firstnightnewtown.com.