The Chocolate Box is sponsoring “A World of Inspiration” holiday gift basket sale to benefit the Friends of the Lambertville Library. Orders can be taken through Dec. 28 or by fax at 609.397.1772.

Dec. 1, 2007, Sat.
Old Fashioned Christmas at Tinicum Park, Erwinna. Carriage and Haywagon Rides. Includes holiday displays, music, children’s theatre and more. 215.489.5132.

Dec. 1, 2007, Sat.
Breakfast with Saint Nicholas at Trinity Episcopal Church, Solebury. 215.297.5135/

Dec. 1, 2007, Sat.
Frenchtown hosts Pere Noel in this quaint Victorian rivertown. He will stroll about town from 3 pm and at 5 pm will supervise the lighting of the Xmas tree. The FBPA will again sponsor holiday entries for a prize drawing in January. 908.996.900 or www.frenchtown.com.

Dec. 1, 2007, Sat.
St. Andrew’s Church in Lambertville will hold a wine tasting and art display at the Rago Annex Gallery, from 4-7 pm. 609.397.2425.

Dec. 2, 2007, Sun.
The David Library of the American Revolution, Washington Crossing, will present a lecture by its senior historian entitled “Democracy’s New Role in the American Revolution” at 3 pm. 215.493.6776 ex. 100 or mitrano@dlar.org.

Dec. 2, 2007, Sun.
A special benefit for Shelbie.org, an organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of children of parents who have A.L.S., Lou Gehrig’s disease, will be held at the ME Salon, New Hope from 3 to 8 pm. www.Shelbie.org.

Dec. 2, 2007, Sun.
The Senior Choir of Trinity Episcopal Church, Solebury, will present its Ninth Annual performance of Handel’s Messiah at 4 pm. A reception follows at MacArthur Hall. 215.297.5135 or www.trinitysolebury.org.

Dec. 2, 2007 Sun.
Annual Holiday “Spirited” tea at the Parry Mansion for the New Hope Historical Soc. 215.862.5652 or newhopehistoricalsociety.org.

Dec. 5, 2007, Wed.
An opening reception for “Lambertville Through the Eyes of Its Children”, an exhibition of digital photography being held from 4:30 to 7 pm at Caffe Galleria. 215.794.8111.

Dec. 7, 2007, Fri.
The Bucks Co. Motet Singers will present their annual Christmas concert at Trinity Epliscopal Church, Solebury at 8 pm. Tickets at the door or 215.968.3874 or bemotetsingers.com.

Dec. 8, 2007, Sat.
River Valley Waldorf School holds its annual Winter Fair in Upper Black Eddy. Visit King Winter in his palace, holiday shopping and the secret garden (a special shopping area just for young children). 610.982.5606 or www.rivervalleyhschool.org.

Dec. 8, 2007, Sat.
Second Saturday in New Hope. This artistic town offers residents and visitors an opportunity to rediscover New Hope. Galleries are open, artist receptions and entertainment with a sampling of food and beverages. Musicians needed, contact the Chamber at www.newhopechamber.com.

Dec. 9, 2007, Sun.
Fox Chase Cancer Center’s annual art exhibition and sale takes place at the historic Prallsville Mills in Stockton. Admission and parking is free and refreshments will be available. 215.794.0243 or LizRizor@aol.com.

Dec. 9, 2007, Sun.
Annual Art Show at Prallsville Mills, Stockton, to benefit Fox Chase Cancer Center. 215.794.7342

Dec. 9, 2007, Sun.
Washington Crossing Historic Park presents a Dress Rehearsal of the 32nd Christmas enactment of George Washington crossing the Delaware.

Dec. 10, 2007, Mon.
A hearing on the rebuilding process for Geigel Hill Bridge in Tinicum will be held at the township building. Those directly affected by the project can be part of the meeting which will be conducted by PennDOT and moderated by the Army Corp of Engineers. Contact the township for further info.

Dec. 16, 2007, Sun.
Bucks Co. Audubon Soc. is assisting in the 108th national effort to record the travels of birds throughout the country. 609.683.0483.

Dec.. 25, 2007, Tues.
55th Annual Christmas Day Crossing of the Delaware River. Gen. Washington inspires his troops and crosses the Delaware . Washington Crossing State Park, Rt. 32, PA. www.ushistory.org/washingtoncrossing.

Dec. 31, 2007, Mon.
First Night Newtown 2008 – celebrating 10 years. – 3 pm to 10 pm., Fireworks at 10 pm. Alcohol free event. For admission button, sales locations and event schedule, go to: www.FirstNightNewtown.com.