Dec. 2 & 3, 2009, Wed. & Thurs.
The Bridge Theatre Co. presents “Norma Doesmen” at the Eagle Fire Co., a campy account of Tinseltown. A portion of the proceeds go to the SPCA. 215.862.5454.

FREE PARKING IN NEW HOPE – Dec. 15, 2009 - Jan. 1, 2010

Every Wednesday
Wednesdays for Women at Hamilton’s Grill Room, Lambertville, a business networking evening. 609.397.3200.

Fourth Annual Bucks County Treefest, hosted by the Visitors Center. 215.639.0300 or www.BucksCountyVisitorsCenter.com

Dec. 4, 2009, Fri.
New Hope Celebrates Film Festival at the Raven, New Hope. www.Newhopecelebrates.com.

Dec. 4 & 5, 2009, Fri & Sat.
The Acme Screening Room, Lambertville, shows holiday films. 609.397.0275 or www.nickelodeonnights.org.

Dec. 5, 2009, Sat.
Pere Noel arrives in Frenchtown at 3 pm. At 5pm Pere Noel will lead Xmas caroling before the lighting of the tree.

Dec. 5, 2009, Sat. (Rain date Sun.)
Newtown Historical Assn. presents an open house tour of six homes. 215.968.4004 or www.newtownhistoric.org.

Dec. 5, 2009, Sat.
60 year tradition of baking cookies at Trinity Episcopal Church, Solebury $25 a box. Proceeds of the bake sale go into the church’s operating budget and outreach programs.

Dec. 5, 2009, Sat.
The Sixth Annual Tinicum Park Old Fashioned Christmas celebration will be held 11 am to 4 pm in the Tinicum Park Barn, Erwinna, featuring a mile long horse-drawn antique carriage ride every half hour. Father Christmas will also arrive by carriage. 215.489.5132.

Dec. 5, 2009, Sat.
Historic Newtown hosts its 47th Annual House Tour of seven private residences. Includes a hearthside colonial cooking demonstration at the Half-Moon Inn. 215.968.4004 .

Dec. 5, 20009, Sat.
Hamilton’s Grill Room hosts a holiday festival to support Fisherman’s Mark, with a silent auction and food drive. A cooking demonstration, ”How to Prepare Fabulous Hors d-oeuvres for the Holidays” by Exec. Chef Mark Miller. www.marciaaconrad@comcast.net.

Dec. 5 & 6, 2009, Sat & Sun.
The Yardley Historical Assn. prepares for “ Gingerbread Holiday” at the Old Library by Lake Afton. Includes Community Open House Dec. 5 and Holiday Covered Dish Dinner Dec. 6. 215.493.6625 or info@yardleyhistory.org.

Dec. 6, 2009, Sun.
Pulitzer Prize winning author, Edwin G. Burrows, will give a free lecture at the David Library of the American Revolution in Washington Crossing. 215.493.6776 x100 or ingrayna@dlar.org

Dec. 6, 2009, Sun.
New Hope Historical Soc. celebrates the season with a Spirited Holiday Tea at the Parry Mansion. 215.862.5652.

Dec.10, 2009, Thurs.
Delaware Valley Music Club hosts an afternoon of music and refreshments at Cradle Valley Farm. New Hope. 609.397.0951.

Dec. 12, 2009, Second Saturday
Monthly town-wide events, shops and galleries open until 9 pm or later. www.newhopechamber.com.

Dec. 12&13, 2009, Sat & Sun.
The Delaware Riverkeepers host a holiday craft show at the Eagle Fire Co., New Hope. www.delawareriverkeeper.org

Dec. 12, 2009, Sat.
Monroe Crossing parade and re-enactment, noon in Ferry Landing Park, New Hope. www.newhopechamnber.com

Dec. 12, 2009, Sat.
The Native American Alliance of Bucks County welcomes the public to the Native American blanket gift giveaway at 6 pm in Buckingham . After a potluck dinner, the evening will end with sharing gifts from blankets or gifts. Contact Bluejay at 215.778.6644.

Dec. 12&13, 2009, Sat. & Sun.
Free tours of the Parry Mansion by docents of the New Hope Historical Soc. 215.862.5652

Dec. 13, 2009, Sun.
Women of the Kalmia Club will light luminaries throughout Lambertville. All women are invited to join in this annual lighting and to see if they would be interested in joining Kalmia. 609.397.2537 or www.kalmiaclub.org

Dec. 13, 2009, Sun.
Local booksigning at Farley’s Book Store, New Hope, by Melissa Hamilton and Christopher Hirsheimer, the local cook-book creating duo. www.thecanalhouse.com.

Dec.13, 2009, Sun.
Dress rehearsal of Washington Crossing the Delaware, starting at noon

Dec.13, 2009, Sun.
Historic Walking Tour of New Hope sponsored by the New Hope Historical Soc. 215.862.5652.

December 13 & 14, 2009, Sat-Sun.
New Hope Victorian Christmas Open House at the Parry Mansion. www.newhopehistoricalsociety.org.

Dec. 14, 2009, Mon.
Jazz by talented musicians from the area perform at Bowman’s Tavern on River Rd. south of New Hope. Donations benefit the Neighborhood Outreach Foundation 215.862.2972 .

Dec. 15, 2009, Tues.
FACT and Miss Pumpkin hold the 4th annual Jingle Bell Bingo at the Eagle Fire House to benefit FACT at the Raven, New Hope. www.newhopecelebrates.coml

Dec. 15, 2009, Tues.
The 4th Annual FACT Jingle Bell Bingo, hosted by Miss Pumpkin, will be held at the New Hope Eagle Fire Co. 215.862.3325 or factbuckscounty.org.

Dec. 18, 2009, Fri.
Holiday Bazaar at the Nevermore Hotel, New Hope. 215.862.5221

Dec. 18, 2009, Fri.
Dramatic reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at Prallsville Mills, Stockton.

Dec. 24, 2009
Washington Crossing the Delaware re-official enactment, starting at noon.