February-March 2010

Lower Bucks

Sat., Feb. 27, Noon - Cool Cities and Transition Town Group sponsor "Creating Abundance: Building the Backyard Homestead and Creating an Edible Landscape," at the Lower Makefield Township Building. Speaker is Eve Springwood Minson, designer and owner of Just One Seed, a business dedicated to growing and promoting local food awareness. For more info e-mail Laura Brandt at lbrandt@lmt.org or visit www.lmt.org/environcouncil.htm online. Free. Refreshments.

Sat., Feb. 27, 2:00-6:00pm - Heritage Society of Penndel "SOUP-ER" BOWL DINNER, at the Coffee Cup Cafe, 77 N. Bellevue Ave., Penndel. Homemade soups of many kinds, all you can eat, with salad, roll dessert and beverage. Donation $7. Children under five free. For tickets or further information contact 215-757-2451.

Sun., Feb. 28, 3:00pm - Pennsbury High School presents "South Pacific," 705 Hood Blvd., Fairless Hills. Tickets are $15, 10 and $7. Tickets half price for veterans. Call 215-860-6094 for tickets.

Sun., Feb. 28, 6:00pm - Lower Bucks Lyme Disease Support Group meets at the Middletown Municipal Building, 3 Municipal Way, Langhorne. Directions and info at www.lowerbuckslymegroup.org or call Evelyn at 215-741-5902.

Mon., Mar. 1, 7:30pm - National Alliance on Mental Illness Family-To-Family Support Group meets at Community Crossing Church, 80 Silver Lake Rd., Newtown. For family and friends of a person with a mental illness. For more information call toll free, 1-866-399-NAMI (6264) or visit www.namibucks.org.

Sat., Mar. 6, 5:00-9:00pm - The Cambrian Society holds its 49th Annual St. David's Day Banquet at Addisville Reformed Church, Richboro. The price of dinner is $16 and all are welcome. A presentation will be given by Jean M. Roberts Ph.D., a native of Holly Head, Wales. For more info call Joan at 215-322-1315.

Sun., Mar. 7, 3:00pm - VOICES Chorale performs "When Irish Eyes are Smiling," a salute to the Irish spirit, with harp and fiddle, including well-known lullabies, ballads, jigs and laments, at Anchor Presbyterian Church, 980 Durham Rd. (Rt. 413), Wrightstown. Selections will include "Danny Boy," "Bonny Wood Green," "Old Irish Blessing," "Toora Loora Looral," and "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling." For more info visit www.VOICESchorale.org online.

Thurs., Mar. 11, 7:30pm - Experience the life of Benjamin Franklin through the eyes of his wife and life partner for 44 years, Deborah Read Franklin. Jo Ann Tufo, historian and performer, brings to life one of our "Founding Mothers," telling the untold story of a Philadelphia girl who finds herself married to one of the most celebrated men in American history. Held at the Fallsington Friend's Meetinghouse, 3900 S. Main St., Fallsington. Free, call to reserve 215-295-6567.

Fri., Mar. 12, 4:00-6:30pm - St. Patrick's Day Dinner at Northampton Senior Center, 165 Township Rd., Richboro. $9 per person. Deadline for ticket sales is Fri., Mar. 5th. All are welcome to attend - music, food, fun! For tickets or more information, call 215-357-8199.

Sat., Mar. 13 - Teal Tea Foundation sponsors bus trip to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Wilkes-Barre, PA. Price ($38 per ticket) includes $20 coin bonus, $10 lunch certificate, and driver's tip. Pick-up and return location at Yardley Park and Go, Exit #49/PA- 332 onto Newtown-Yardley Rd., 8:30am. For additional details e-mail Robert Malinowski at burtmal@aol.com. Proceeds benefit ovarian cancer awareness and research.

Sat., Mar. 13, 10:00am-3:00pm - 34th Annual Rock, Mineral and Fossil Show, presented by The Rock & Mineral Club of Lower Bucks, at Faith Reformed Church, 479 Stonybrook Dr., Levittown. $1 donation, children 12 and under free. Contact Richard Tillett at 215-785-2642 for more info.

Sat., Mar. 13, 6:00-9:00pm - Pre-Teen Dance at the Morrisville YMCA, 200 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Morrisville. For third, fourth and fifth graders ONLY. FREE admission! Refreshments on sale. Enjoy music, dancing, fun, games and prizes! Parental chaperones welcome. For more info call Kim at 215-501-6686.

Sat., Mar. 13 - The Morrisville Maidens, a chapter of the Red Hat Society, is hosting a St. Patrick's Day party. For more information contact Kitty at 215-479-1646.

Sun., Mar. 14, 2:00pm - Upper Makefield Historical Society hosts Jeff Marshall, as he provides a presentation of his new book, "Bucks County Farmhouses," at the Makefield Meeting House, 877 Dolington Rd., Newtown. Light refreshments will be served. This program is open to the public. Call Richard Walker at 215-968-5539 for more information, or visit www.UMHS.org online.

Fri., Mar. 19, 6:00pm - Richboro Middle School PTO First Annual Ladies Bingo & Shopping Night at Richboro Middle School Cafeteria, 98 Upper Holland Rd., Richboro. Admission $10 per person in advance/ $15 at the door. Includes BINGO and 1 DOOR PRIZE ticket. Food and beverages will be available for sale, opportunity to SHOP without your kids, & enter for VENDOR DOOR PRIZES, purchase 50/50, and CHINESE AUCTION TICKETS. Bring an appetizer or dessert bagged in individual servings and earn one additional bingo card. For more information, to participate as a vendor, or to donate a door prize, contact Laura Templeton at 215.355.9615 or nvr2muchjewelry@yahoo.com.

Sat., Mar. 20, 7:00pm - St. Patrick's Day Party at Hilltop A.A., 4100 Grove Ave., Oakford. $30 per person, must be over 21. Call 215-357-9883 for more info.

Sun., Mar. 28, 8:00am-1:00pm - Feasterville Rotary Club holds their 31st Annual Sausage and Pancake Breakfast at Twining Hall/Trevose Fire Co., 4900 Street Rd., Trevose. Supports the Elizabeth Moyer Scholarship Fund and Feasterville Rotary service projects. $6 per person in advance, $7 at the door. For info call Nate Cooper, Chairman, at 267-679-9137.

Central Bucks

Sun., Feb. 28, 2:00pm - Winter Lecture Series, "Bats - Flight and Fantasy in the Night" at Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve. Enjoy an afternoon of fun and education, learning about the beauty and benefits of bats, as well as their relationship with native plants. You will explore, with Heritage Conservancy's Sandra Yerger, the strange and wonderful habits of these masters of the night and the efforts to preserve key bat habitats in Bucks County. The program will describe different kinds of Pennsylvania native bats, their habits and habitats as well as offering ways to "bat-proof" your home and to live in harmony with these magnificent creatures. Information will be provided about how to construct a bat box and attract bats to these artificial structures during the summer. Preserve members and fulltime students: $8; non-members: $10. Pre-registration suggested, 215-862-2924. Walk-ins welcome as space permits.

Mon., Mar. 1, 8:00pm - Coryell's Ferry Stamp Club meets at Lambertville Baptist Church, Bridge St., Lambertville NJ. A program related to stamp collecting will be followed by an auction. For information call 215-598-7534 in PA or 908-806-7883 in NJ.

Tues., Mar. 2, 9:00am-9:00pm - American Red Cross Open Blood Drive at Delaware Valley College, 700 E. Butler Ave., Student Center-All Purpose Room, Doylestown. To make an appointment at a blood drive or donor center closet to you, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.redcrossblood.org/pennjersey.

Wed., Mar 3, 8:00am - "Better Blogging for Business" seminar at The James-Lorah House, 132 N. Main St., Doylestown. Sponsored by The Women's Business Forum. Through this informative session, attendees will learn how to effectively use blogs to reach potential clients, network with colleagues and promote their businesses. For more information, call 267-337-6073 or visit www.womensbusinessforum.org online.

Wed., Mar. 3, 6:20pm - SCORE Bucks County seminar at the Doylestown Library, "Introduction to Starting a Small Business." No charge. To register call 215-943-8850.

Thurs., Mar. 4, 3:30pm - Central Bucks Holistic Moms Network monthly meeting at Lenape Middle School Library, 313 W. State St., Doylestown. Green mamas, join us! A community interested in natural health, mindful parenting and living in peace with our planet. Join a dynamic and diverse group of holistic parents for natural food co-ops, playgroups, environmental activism, information on organic foods, holistic parenting, natural living and more. For more info e-mail holisticmamas@hotmail.com or visit www.holisticmoms.org online.

Sun., Mar. 7, 3:00pm - Benefit concert to honor Jim Nycum at Salem United Church of Christ, 186 E. Court St., Doylestown. Bring your friends and neighbors for an afternoon of music and friendship to remember the wonderful life of Jim. Singer/songwriter Christopher Westfall will provide entertainment. For more information visit www.chriswestfall.com. Admission is $10. Refreshments will be available.

Mon., Mar. 8, 8:00pm - Washington Crossing Card Collector Club meets at the Union Fire Hall Ballroom, 1396 River Rd. (Rte. 29), Titusville, NJ. Program: "Best of the Linens" by Mark Werther. An auction will follow. For information call 215-598-7534 in PA or 609-737-3555 in NJ, or visit www.wc4postcards.org online.

Tues., Mar. 9, 7:00pm - Relay For Life informational meeting at the New Hope-Solebury HS Cafeteria, 180 W. Bridge St., New Hope. For info visit www.relayforlife.org/panewhope.

Mon., Mar. 15, 6:30pm - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Bucks County Support Group meets at Doylestown Mennonite Church, 590 N. Broad St., Doylestown. For people with any serious mental illness interested in maintaining their wellness and recovery. For more information call toll free, 1-866-399-NAMI (6264) or visit www.namibucks.org.

Sat., Mar. 20, 6:00pm - Art Auction dedicated to New Hope Arts founder Robin Larsen, who passed away in October 2009. The artists she has known and supported over the years will be donating a piece of their art to be auctioned off, with proceeds going to the Arts Center to help keep Robin's dream alive. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. For tickets and info, call the Center at 215-862-9606 or visit www.newhopearts.org.

Sat., Mar. 20, 8:00pm - Warminster Symphony Orchestra celebrates "The Piano" at Log College Middle School, 730 Norristown Rd., Warminster. Scheduled on program: Concert-Allegro, op.134 (Robert Schumann) featuring Clipper Erickson; Piano Concerto No. 1 op.11, Movements II, III (Frederic Chopin) performed by Erickson; Manfred Overture, op.115 (Schumann); and Gayane Ballet, excerpts (Aram Khachaturian). Tickets at the door $18, tickets for students (with ID) $8. For more information www.warminstersymphony.org or call 215.672.9650.

Sun., Mar. 21, 10:00am-5:30pm - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County's Bowl for Kids' Sake at Thunderbird Lanes, 1475 W. Street Rd., Warminster. Put together bowling teams, register to bowl at www.bfksbc.kintera.org and raise money for local kids. Each participant is asked to raise a minimum $60. And to say thank you, each bowler will enjoy food, chances to win raffle baskets and get a Bowl for Kids' Sake T-shirt.

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