Details about Tucker Chiropractic Center hosting free workshop The Tucker Chiropractic and Wellness Center, located at 198 N. Pine Street in Langhorne, will host a free trigger point workshop on Tuesday, May 1st at 7:15pm. Attendees will learn how to apply these techniques at home. According to Dr. Tucker, the trigger point technique is great for achy joints and muscles. Details about The 7 Habits of Successful Families 6-session series, 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families. 1-3 pm, Held at The Chancellor Center, 30 N. Chancellor Street, Newtown, PA 18940. FREE. To register: 215-944-1006. Sessions begin on Wednesday, April 11 and continue on 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, and 5/16. The 7 Habits of Successful Families workshop series is an engaging, family-strengthening program based on Stephen Covey's # 1 bestsellers, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families. Workshop participants come away with an ability to employ the skills of Empathetic Listening and synergy, learn how to discipline and motivate children effectively, establish a better work/life balance, and resolve differences in marriage and family relationships by creatively cooperating together. Details about Chandler Hall hosts Alzheimer’s Association Early Stages Seminar Julie Thomas, Early Stage and Advocacy Coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter will be speaking on the topic of Early Stage Alzheimer’s at Chandler Hall in Newtown, PA on May 2nd , 2012 at 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. 5.4 million people suffer from Alzheimer’s disease in the United States and 294,000 live right here in the Delaware Valley. Every 69 seconds someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The Delaware Valley Chapter is the local arm of the National organization. For information on the Early Stage program or inquire about our other programs and education please call the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter call 800-272-3900. Details about Clearing the Air: Smoking Cessation Provided by the Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership (BCHIP), this program is designed to help you quit smoking. Come learn about your smoking habit and its effect on your health, how to modify behavior and respond to your cravings, while receiving peer group support. Classes will take place on Wednesdays, April 18 and 25 and May, 2, 9 and 16 in Conference Room I at Doylestown Hospital from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Doylestown Hospital is located at 595 West State Street in Doylestown. Enrollment is limited and pre-registration is required. There is no charge for this program, only a commitment to attend all classes. Call 215-345-2121 to register, or register online at www.dh.org. Details about Easy Landscaping Come in to the Newtown Library on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 7:00pm and hear about basic design components in a relation to care concerns. Find out the Do’s and Don’ts that will help keep you off your knees and in your lawn chair! So, get ready to create a beautiful garden – don’t miss this event! Erica is a professional gardener. Within her business, MRS GREENJEANS GARDEN SERVICE, Eria designs, installs, and maintains garden beds. She also does makeover’s to restore a sense of design to existing beds (or provide one in its apparent, total absence.) But mostly Erica provides maintenance, which puts her in a great position to know what works best in terms of easy care. Details about Basic First Aid Class Held at Doylestown Hospital A one-night comprehensive Emergency Care Safety Institute course will be held Thursday, May 3 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in Conference Room C at Doylestown Hospital (595 W. State Street). Details about A Shared Grief: Monthly Support Group A Shared Grief—A Monthly Group Open to Anyone Who Has Had a Loss Within the Past 13 Months—will meet on Thursdays, April 5, May 3, and June 7, from 7:00 to 8:30pm at the Health & Wellness Center in Warrington (847 Easton Road). This group will combine educational information regarding loss and grief with group support. The group is open to newly bereaved individuals and will provide opportunities for those grieving a recent loss to gain insights, discuss coping strategies, and find support when coping with a new loss. This is a FREE program. For more information and to register, contact Karyn Arnold, Bereavement Coordinator at 215-345-2838. Details about Keeping Kids Safe Project Join us on May 4th and 5th at the Faulkner Buick GMC auto dealership for free FBI quality digital fingerprint and photographs from one of the top child safety programs in the country! The Keeping Kids Safe Project will take a child’s fingerprints and send them home with parents. Parents can use the record to turn directly over to authorities anywhere in the world to instantly aid in an investigation. There will also be community organizations present to provide safety information and entertainment for families. The child safety fair will take place Friday, May 4th from 3-7PM and Saturday, May 5th from 10AM-4PM. Faulkner Buick GMC is located at 4427 E Street Rd., in Trevose, PA 19053. If you have any questions, you can contact Andrea at andrea@sipkids.com or call 319-268-4111. Details about Primary Colors Salon hosts Grand Opening Celebration Primary Colors Salon in Newtown invites you to its Grand Opening Celebration on Friday, May 4th from 4:00pm until 8:00pm. Come meets its staff and tour this new salon during a wine and cheese party. And don’t miss the opportunity to see its unique color bar for yourself. If you book an appointment during the Grand Opening, you’ll receive 20% off your appointment. Plus, you’ll leave with free shampoo and conditioning samples. For more information about this Grand Opening, contact Primary Colors Salon, located at 126 South State Street, Newtown at 215-579-7900. Details about Churchville Nature Center’s Annual Wildflower Sale Churchville Nature Center’s Annual Wildflower Sale will be held on April 28th, 29th and May 5th and 6th. There will be a variety of plants for your garden to choose from, including native perennials, plants for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies, aquatic plants, trees, shrubs, ferns and colorful Annuals just in time for Mother’s Day. The sale will be held from 9:00am to 5:00pm. For those who wish to become members the day of the sale, Churchville Nature Center will offer a special discount of $10 off a plant purchase over $50, and $20 off a plant purchase over $100. This year’s spring raffle prizes are: first prize, a brand new two-person kayak; second prize, a $500 gift certificate to the center’s Wildflower Nursery; and third prize, a backyard bird feeding station. Raffle tickets are $1 each or six for $5. For more information on the sale call the center at 215-357-4005 or check their website, www.churchvillenaturecenter.org. Details about Village Library of Wrightstown Used Book Sale Benefits the Village Library of Wrightstown. $3.00 Fill-A-Bag Sale on Sunday, May 6th and Thursday, May 10th. Also, 25% off better priced books. Details about Keeping Kids Safe Project Join us on May 4th and 5th at the Faulkner Buick GMC auto dealership for free FBI quality digital fingerprint and photographs from one of the top child safety programs in the country! The Keeping Kids Safe Project will take a child’s fingerprints and send them home with parents. Parents can use the record to turn directly over to authorities anywhere in the world to instantly aid in an investigation. There will also be community organizations present to provide safety information and entertainment for families. The child safety fair will take place Friday, May 4th from 3-7PM and Saturday, May 5th from 10AM-4PM. Faulkner Buick GMC is located at 4427 E Street Rd., in Trevose, PA 19053. If you have any questions, you can contact Andrea at andrea@sipkids.com or call 319-268-4111. Details about Yardley-Makefield Branch Library Event On Saturday, May 5 at 2:00pm, 18-year old musician Matthew Fishteyn will present “Piano Creations”, which transforms the musical experience, giving the listener more ways to relate to and understand the music, and making the performance a more personal, interactive experience. Matthew is an immensely talented musician with a high-energy repertoire that includes his original compositions written in different styles of music including jazz, Latin, blues and Rock ‘n’ Roll. Yardley-Makefield Branch Library is located at 1080 Edgewood Road in Yardley. Registration is not required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Yardley-Makefield Branch Library. Details about Tyler State Park Volunteer Work Day Tyler State Park’s (Newtown) Volunteer Work Day will be held on Sunday, May 6th. Enjoy a morning, afternoon or all day giving back to the park with friends and family. You will be doing trail work, debris clean-up, gardening, and invasive plant removal. There will be opportunities for all skill levels. This is a great event for scouts and other conservation groups. Plan to meet at the Hickory Nut Picnic Area at 9:00am for group 1 or noon for group 2. Limited supplies are available; wear sturdy shoes, bring water and an extra handsaw, pruning loppers or a shovel if possible. Details about Churchville Nature Center’s Annual Wildflower Sale Churchville Nature Center’s Annual Wildflower Sale will be held on April 28th, 29th and May 5th and 6th. There will be a variety of plants for your garden to choose from, including native perennials, plants for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies, aquatic plants, trees, shrubs, ferns and colorful Annuals just in time for Mother’s Day. The sale will be held from 9:00am to 5:00pm. For those who wish to become members the day of the sale, Churchville Nature Center will offer a special discount of $10 off a plant purchase over $50, and $20 off a plant purchase over $100. This year’s spring raffle prizes are: first prize, a brand new two-person kayak; second prize, a $500 gift certificate to the center’s Wildflower Nursery; and third prize, a backyard bird feeding station. Raffle tickets are $1 each or six for $5. For more information on the sale call the center at 215-357-4005 or check their website, www.churchvillenaturecenter.org. Details about Village Library of Wrightstown Used Book Sale Benefits the Village Library of Wrightstown. $3.00 Fill-A-Bag Sale on Sunday, May 6th and Thursday, May 10th. Also, 25% off better priced books. Details about Sixth Annual Teal Tea The Teal Tea Foundation, an ovarian cancer awareness organization, is hosting its Sixth Annual Teal Tea. The Teal Tea will occur Sunday, May 6th, at 1:00pm at the Princeton Hyatt, Princeton, New Jersey. Advance registration is required at http://tealtea.com/Teal_Teal_Foundation/Teal_Tea.html. This year’s theme is “Turn the World Teal Every Month of the Year,” and table captains will decorate and compete for the best interpretation of the theme. Teal is the color that represents the fight against ovarian cancer. For more information contact Cynthia A. Brown at tealteainfo@gmail.com or 610-324-2247.
“Who Am I Now? An Introduction to Grief and Loss for the Newly Bereaved” will be offered on Monday, May 7 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the Warrington Room of the Health & Wellness Center in Warrington (847 Easton Road). Join Bereavement Coordinators Celia M.R. Blum, MSW, and Karyn Arnold, BS, from Doylestown Hospital’s Hospice for an opportunity to gain insights into grief and loss, better understand the grief process, develop coping strategies, and become familiar with resources and supports in our community. There is no cost for this seminar. Please register at 215-345-2079. Details about Focus on Motherhood Childbirth Classes A Free Program for Teenage Mothers and Fathers. Focus on Motherhood Childbirth Classes will be offered on Mondays, February 20 to May 7 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Doylestown Hospital’s Children’s Village. This is a free, 12-week prenatal program for teenage mothers and fathers and their support persons. Registration is required. Call 215-348-9770. The class is sponsored by Child, Home and Community, Inc., a community partner. Details about Karla’s Restaurant May Full Moon Dance Party Dance, do you love to dance? Karla’s is ready to celebrate the May Full Moon with DJ Aggreschen’s music and your host Ms. Carla. Put on your dancing shoes and join us on Tuesday May 8th at 9:00 pm. We have everything lined up for a casual night of fun. Did you know that in the month of May the earth, moon, and sun are all in a line and the Full Moon is the largest and closest to the earth? The May Full Moon has been called a Supermoon and there are only 4-6 Supermoons a year. It is also known as the Planting Moon or Milk Moon. Sounds like another great reason to celebrate! Dinner is being served from 5:00 to 10:00 pm. Head Chef Francisco “Poncho” Barrios’s is preparing a special evening that will exceed your expectations. His innovative American Fusion cuisine is prepared to your liking using only the freshest seasonal ingredients. Specialty martinis and refreshing fresh fruit drinks await you. If you love wine there are selections from around the world. “Excellent menu choices- all good, great atmosphere”, said a recent visitor to New Hope. Karla’s offers indoor and outdoor dining and has been pleasing guests since 1983 with excellent food, drinks and friendly service. The upstairs bar is a cozy, upbeat place to unwind and mingle with locals and visitors. Don’t miss this fun night! No cover charge. Make your reservations now. Call 215-862-2612. Don’t forget - Karla’s will help you plan your next private event for up to 100 guests. Details about Using Mind-Body Strategies to Deal with Everyday Stressors The program, “Using Mind-Body Strategies to Deal with Everyday Stressors,” will be offered on Tuesday, May 8 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the Warrington Room of the Health & Wellness Center, 847 Easton Road in Warrington. There is no quick fix for stress, but you can learn creative ways to help reduce your stress. Join Marge Nocton Barr, LPC, CRS, a licensed professional counselor, in this experiential workshop as we practice user-friendly mind/body strategies that can make your day-to-day activities more enjoyable and invigorating. The fee is $20. To register, visit www.dh.org or call 215-345-2121. Details about The 7 Habits of Successful Families 6-session series, 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families. 1-3 pm, Held at The Chancellor Center, 30 N. Chancellor Street, Newtown, PA 18940. FREE. To register: 215-944-1006. Sessions begin on Wednesday, April 11 and continue on 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, and 5/16. The 7 Habits of Successful Families workshop series is an engaging, family-strengthening program based on Stephen Covey's # 1 bestsellers, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families. Workshop participants come away with an ability to employ the skills of Empathetic Listening and synergy, learn how to discipline and motivate children effectively, establish a better work/life balance, and resolve differences in marriage and family relationships by creatively cooperating together. Details about Ladies’ Night at the Mercer Museum Shake, rattle and roll your way through our 1950s-inspired ladies event! Relax with friends and neighbors for a full evening of history, dancing, and fashion of the time period. Festivities will include a vintage fashion show, a visit to the exhibit, Alert Today, Alive Tomorrow, dance presentations and instruction, Tupperware™: Past & Present, and more! Specialty cocktails and food will be available throughout the evening. Reservations required. $30/$25 members. To make reservations, call 215-348-9461 or email: mmeduc@mercermuseum.org. Details about Guided Wildflower Walk Members: Free; Non-members: Tour included with Preserve admission. We offer visitors of all ages a guided tour of the Preserve daily, Tuesday to Sunday, from April 1 through October 31. See flowers and fruits in season and discover fun facts about their use. Learn about the Preserve’s history, habitats, and important plant/animal interactions while enjoying the beauty of our trails. Preserve staff or our talented Volunteer Naturalists lead the tours. Tours leave from the Visitor Center for a minimum of two visitors, weather permitting. Details about Clearing the Air: Smoking Cessation Provided by the Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership (BCHIP), this program is designed to help you quit smoking. Come learn about your smoking habit and its effect on your health, how to modify behavior and respond to your cravings, while receiving peer group support. Classes will take place on Wednesdays, April 18 and 25 and May, 2, 9 and 16 in Conference Room I at Doylestown Hospital from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Doylestown Hospital is located at 595 West State Street in Doylestown. Enrollment is limited and pre-registration is required. There is no charge for this program, only a commitment to attend all classes. Call 215-345-2121 to register, or register online at www.dh.org. Wednesday May 9 ~ 8:30 pm. Join in the excitement and fascinating sounds and sights of Peace Valley Nature Center on a fine spring evening. Limited use of flashlights. NO FEE, no pre-registration needed. Details about Village Library of Wrightstown Used Book Sale Benefits the Village Library of Wrightstown. $3.00 Fill-A-Bag Sale on Sunday, May 6th and Thursday, May 10th. Also, 25% off better priced books. Details about Guided Wildflower Walk Members: Free; Non-members: Tour included with Preserve admission. We offer visitors of all ages a guided tour of the Preserve daily, Tuesday to Sunday, from April 1 through October 31. See flowers and fruits in season and discover fun facts about their use. Learn about the Preserve’s history, habitats, and important plant/animal interactions while enjoying the beauty of our trails. Preserve staff or our talented Volunteer Naturalists lead the tours. Tours leave from the Visitor Center for a minimum of two visitors, weather permitting. The program, Stroke 101, will be offered on Thursday, May 10 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the V.I.A. Auditorium at the Health & Wellness Center in Warrington (847 Easton Road). May is national Stroke Awareness Month. Would you know what to do in an emergency? Join Doylestown Hospital Stroke Program Coordinator Brooke Kearins, CRNP, and neurologist Abraham Ashkenazi, MD, to learn the warning signs and symptoms of stroke, the third-leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of serious, long-term adult disability. Learn the different types of stroke and hear about ways to prevent stroke. Also learn about the connection between Atrial Fibrillation and stroke. Participants will be able to register that night for a free stroke risk assessment on May 23 at Wegmans in Warrington. This is a FREE program. To register, visit www.dh.org or call 215-345-2121. Details about 8 Steps to Creating Success and Happiness in Your Life The program, “8 Steps to Creating Success and Happiness in Your Life,” will be offered on Thursday, May 10 from 7:00 to 8:30pm in the Warrington Room of the Health & Wellness Center in Warrington (847 Easton Road). Most of us believe that success is a payoff of sorts that requires us to strive for (and stress out over) money, material “things,” fame, and prestige. The truth is, success is a process that we all have to go through. Being happy is an essential component of this process. In this lecture, Jon Satin, MBA, and Chris Pattay, BBA, of Possibility Coaches, give you the eight essential tools for creating happiness and speeding up the success process in your life. The fee is $25. To register, visit www.dh.org or call 215-345-2121. Details about Guided Wildflower Walk Members: Free; Non-members: Tour included with Preserve admission. We offer visitors of all ages a guided tour of the Preserve daily, Tuesday to Sunday, from April 1 through October 31. See flowers and fruits in season and discover fun facts about their use. Learn about the Preserve’s history, habitats, and important plant/animal interactions while enjoying the beauty of our trails. Preserve staff or our talented Volunteer Naturalists lead the tours. Tours leave from the Visitor Center for a minimum of two visitors, weather permitting. Details about Yardley & Morrisville Letter Carrier Food Drive Morrisville and Yardley Letter Carriers will collect nonperishable food donations along their Mail Routes on Saturday, May 12 to help stock food banks in the 19067 zip code for needy families. All 19067 zip code residents are being asked to place at least 2 cans of nonperishable food and personal care items at their mail box on Saturday, May 12. (Please watch for expirations dates because food is being thrown out at the food pantries because of expired dates). If every resident donated two cans, we could collect about 40,000 lbs. The items will be collected by the letter carriers along there route while making normal mail delivery. You can also drop off your donations at The Morrisville Post Office lobby from 9 A.M. to 3:30 PM, at the YMCA on North Penna. Ave. from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and there will be postal trucks behind the Yardley Post Office and the Yardley-Makefield Fire Company on Stony Hill and Heacock Rd. from 2:00 P.M. To 3:00 PM. Details about Migratory Bird Marathon Support our bird count. Help the center by supporting our Migratory Bird Marathon team. Each year during the month of May, our CNC team heads out to count bird species. The goal of the bird count is to tally the total number of species seen in a single 24-hour period during spring migration. In addition to providing valuable research data, our team raises funds to support the Churchville Nature Center. Our team is hoping to count 80 to 100 species. Pledge forms and more information are available at the center by calling (215) 357-4005. Details about Saturday Morning Bird Walk Join an experienced bird watcher every Saturday morning from 7:00 to 9:00 AM for our early morning bird walks. Details about Spring Bird Walk FREE. Pre-registration suggested Join experienced, local birding guides for Saturday morning bird walks at the Preserve from April 14 through May 19. The Preserve’s plant and habitat diversity provide nesting sites and food sources for many species of birds, including warblers, thrushes, chickadees, woodpeckers, towhees, nuthatches, goldfinches, and more. Bird walks leave from the Visitor Center and are appropriate for 8-year-old youngsters through adult. Be sure to bring your binoculars. Details about Grundy Hall Flea Market Rain or shine! Indoor flea market, crafts and clearance sale! May 12th from 8AM to 4PM at Grundy Hall, 1290 Almshouse Road, Doylestown, PA 18901. Funds raised help seniors with low-income activities. Details about Spring Native Plant Sale With native plants, you can create a landscape that is beautiful and benefits the environment. A premier selection of over 200 species of high-quality herbaceous and woody plants will be available to purchase for your spring planting. Knowledgeable staff and volunteers will be on hand to help you choose the most suitable plants for your site and to answer questions. Free resource/educational materials will be available. Details about Fonthill Park Walk Henry Mercer devoted a great deal of time and effort into shaping the land around Fonthill to match his interests and ideas. Come on this one-hour guided tour through Fonthill Park and explore how Mercer remade his property. Adults $15, seniors $12, youth (age 6-17) $7; member adults, $8, member youth, $4. Reservations required, call 215-348-9461 or email: fhmail@fonthillmuseum.org Details about Guided Wildflower Walk Members: Free; Non-members: Tour included with Preserve admission. We offer visitors of all ages a guided tour of the Preserve daily, Tuesday to Sunday, from April 1 through October 31. See flowers and fruits in season and discover fun facts about their use. Learn about the Preserve’s history, habitats, and important plant/animal interactions while enjoying the beauty of our trails. Preserve staff or our talented Volunteer Naturalists lead the tours. Tours leave from the Visitor Center for a minimum of two visitors, weather permitting. Details about Roxey Ballet Present's Cinderella Roxey Ballet Company invites the public to attend a unique Mother's Day celebration of the classic fairytale ballet "Cinderella" with original choreography and music by Mark Roxey. The performance will be held on May 12 and 13, 2012 at 3:00 pm at JP Case Theater which is located at 301 Case Blvd in Flemington, New Jersey. "Roxey Ballet finds that every time this production is mounted it gets a great reaction from its audiences -- people are consistently in awe that this level of talent exists in their backyards and that professional dance performance is accessible to them here at home." Roxey Ballet Company, enjoying its 19th season in Hunterdon and Bucks County, welcomes children of all ages to celebrate Mother's Day with this timeless fairytale. Tickets and more information can be obtained by going to www.roxeyballet.org or calling 609-397-7616. Details about Delaware Valley Wind Symphony Spring Concert The acclaimed Delaware Valley Wind Symphony will perform its Spring concert on Saturday May 12th 7:00PM at Charles Boehm Middle School auditorium 866 Big Oak Rd., Yardley, PA19067. This concert will have an American patriotic theme and be dedicated to all active duty US military and veterans. Tickets at the door are $10. Note: all active duty and veterans in uniform will be admitted free! Children and students are free. Complimentary refreshments will be served after the concert. For more information, contact Andrew Pac at: 215-355-8743. Details about Pennsbury Chorus to present ‘Grand and Glorious Masterwork Choruses’ The Pennsbury Community Chorus, joined by The Mainstreet Brass, presents “Grand and Glorious Masterwork Choruses” by 10 of the world’s greatest composers Saturday, May 12th at Keller Hall on the West Campus of Pennsbury High School, 608 S. Olds Boulevard, Fairless Hills. The concert, starting at 7:30pm, will feature works by such well-known masters as Handel, Schubert, Mozart, Bach, Haydn, Mendelssohn and Brahms, among others - all under the baton of James D. Moyer, the chorus’ Artistic Director as well as Pennsbury School District Coordinator of Vocal Music and Director of Choral Activities at the high school. Tickets for the concert are $12 for adults, $8 for seniors over 65 and $6 for students. They can be purchased at the door at concert time or in advance by calling 215-949-6780, ext. 70975. Details about Create a Quilt Square for Mom! View the exhibit, Bold Patterns, Bright Colors, for inspiration, then celebrate Mothers’ Day by creating a special quilt block for mom using muslin and fabric markers. Included with museum admission. Details about Lenape Village Public Tours - Bowl Making Take a tour of the Lenape Village with one of our educators and experience a 1500’s era working village. Each week there will be a different craft or skill featured. The last Sunday of every month until October 28th, we will be having a special celebration in the Lenape Village during our weekly tours. This celebration will honor all the many things in nature that we are thankful for, as well as anyone who has a birthday that month. There will be storytelling, games, dancing and many more fun things. Come out and enjoy a fun Sunday with the family. Reservations are requested in advance. Pre-registration is required for groups of 15 or more. Fee: Adults & Children age 4 and up $5.00, children under age 4 are free. Details about Our Migrating Birds Come learn about and observe migrating songbirds. Our woods are alive with the sounds of migrating songbirds on their journey to their nesting grounds further north. Come join us on this walk while we listen for, and observe, some of our wonderful migrating songbirds. Bring binoculars if you have them. Details about Guided Wildflower Walk Members: Free; Non-members: Tour included with Preserve admission. We offer visitors of all ages a guided tour of the Preserve daily, Tuesday to Sunday, from April 1 through October 31. See flowers and fruits in season and discover fun facts about their use. Learn about the Preserve’s history, habitats, and important plant/animal interactions while enjoying the beauty of our trails. Preserve staff or our talented Volunteer Naturalists lead the tours. Tours leave from the Visitor Center for a minimum of two visitors, weather permitting. Details about Sunday Stroll - Migrating Birds What new migrating birds can be found today? Free. Details about Roxey Ballet Present's Cinderella Roxey Ballet Company invites the public to attend a unique Mother's Day celebration of the classic fairytale ballet "Cinderella" with original choreography and music by Mark Roxey. The performance will be held on May 12 and 13, 2012 at 3:00 pm at JP Case Theater which is located at 301 Case Blvd in Flemington, New Jersey. "Roxey Ballet finds that every time this production is mounted it gets a great reaction from its audiences -- people are consistently in awe that this level of talent exists in their backyards and that professional dance performance is accessible to them here at home." Roxey Ballet Company, enjoying its 19th season in Hunterdon and Bucks County, welcomes children of all ages to celebrate Mother's Day with this timeless fairytale. Tickets and more information can be obtained by going to www.roxeyballet.org or calling 609-397-7616. Details about Neshaminy School District Annual District Art Show You are cordially invited to attend the Neshaminy School District Art Show 2012, open to the public May 14th, 15th, and 16th from 7:00-9:00pm at Neshaminy High School (Gym A). Details about Guided Wildflower Walk Members: Free; Non-members: Tour included with Preserve admission. We offer visitors of all ages a guided tour of the Preserve daily, Tuesday to Sunday, from April 1 through October 31. See flowers and fruits in season and discover fun facts about their use. Learn about the Preserve’s history, habitats, and important plant/animal interactions while enjoying the beauty of our trails. Preserve staff or our talented Volunteer Naturalists lead the tours. Tours leave from the Visitor Center for a minimum of two visitors, weather permitting. Details about Morrisville Spring Carnival The annual Morrisville spring carnival comes to Williamson Park, located at N. Delmorr Avenue and E. Bridge Street, May 15th through May 20th. This community event, which has attracted thousands from all over the Delaware Valley, will feature thrill rides, carnival games, food, live entertainment and more. The Morrisville Carnival has something for all ages. Hours of operation will be 6:00 to 10:00pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights; 6:00 to 11:00pm on Friday night; 2:00pm to 11:00pm on Saturday; and 2:00pm to 10:00pm on Sunday. There will be SPECIAL PRICING available all week. The Morrisville Carnival will offer a $20 wristband giving unlimited rides. A FREE coupon valued up to $20, is available from the carnival website or by visiting one of the many Morrisville area eateries or Canal Laundry on West Bridge Street. Also, wristbands for this event are on sale at a discounted price of $15 per band at The Morrisville YMCA, located at 200 N Pennsylvania Avenue, Morrisville. Call Kim at 215.736.8077 or 215.501.6686. For additional information, or to obtain a discount coupon, visit the Morrisville Carnival website at www.morrisvillecarnival.com, or friend them on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Morrisville-Carnival/155552997828945. Details about Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Cancer The program, Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Cancer, will be offered Tuesday, May 15 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the V.I.A. Auditorium of the Health & Wellness Center in Warrington (847 Easton Road). Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers and a leading cause of death in both men and women. While cigarette smoking causes most lung cancers, there are other known causes, such as radon, that can increase risk. Pulmonary medicine specialist Pinak S. Acharya, MD, will discuss advances in the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. This is a FREE program. To register, visit www.dh.org or call 215-345-2121. Details about “A still, small voice: Quaker work at the United Nations” United Nations Association–USA, Bucks County Chapter will present “A still, small voice: Quaker work at the United Nations” on Tuesday, May 15th at 7:00 p.m. at Penn Hall, Pennswood Village, 1382 Newtown-Langhorne Road, Newtown. Andrew Tomlinson, Director of the Quaker United Nations Office & Quaker UN Representative will be the speaker. There will be a discussion after the lecture. While this program is oriented to Quakers, people interested in the International work of the Quakers and other Peace Churches would find this of interest. Details about Neshaminy School District Annual District Art Show You are cordially invited to attend the Neshaminy School District Art Show 2012, open to the public May 14th, 15th, and 16th from 7:00-9:00pm at Neshaminy High School (Gym A). Details about Expanding Your Recovery Toolkit Free monthly workshop series for individuals and families with a current or pastdrug/alcohol addiction issue. Next session meets Tues., May 15, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc., 252 W. Swamp Rd., Unit 12, Doylestown, Pa. Topics include fear of sobriety, Holly’s story, plus a group participation period. Refreshments. To register, call 215-345-6644 or email JSchwartz@councilsepa.org. Details about The 7 Habits of Successful Families 6-session series, 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families. 1-3 pm, Held at The Chancellor Center, 30 N. Chancellor Street, Newtown, PA 18940. FREE. To register: 215-944-1006. Sessions begin on Wednesday, April 11 and continue on 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, and 5/16. The 7 Habits of Successful Families workshop series is an engaging, family-strengthening program based on Stephen Covey's # 1 bestsellers, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families. Workshop participants come away with an ability to employ the skills of Empathetic Listening and synergy, learn how to discipline and motivate children effectively, establish a better work/life balance, and resolve differences in marriage and family relationships by creatively cooperating together. Details about Guided Wildflower Walk Members: Free; Non-members: Tour included with Preserve admission. We offer visitors of all ages a guided tour of the Preserve daily, Tuesday to Sunday, from April 1 through October 31. See flowers and fruits in season and discover fun facts about their use. Learn about the Preserve’s history, habitats, and important plant/animal interactions while enjoying the beauty of our trails. Preserve staff or our talented Volunteer Naturalists lead the tours. Tours leave from the Visitor Center for a minimum of two visitors, weather permitting. Details about Morrisville Spring Carnival The annual Morrisville spring carnival comes to Williamson Park, located at N. Delmorr Avenue and E. Bridge Street, May 15th through May 20th. This community event, which has attracted thousands from all over the Delaware Valley, will feature thrill rides, carnival games, food, live entertainment and more. The Morrisville Carnival has something for all ages. Hours of operation will be 6:00 to 10:00pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights; 6:00 to 11:00pm on Friday night; 2:00pm to 11:00pm on Saturday; and 2:00pm to 10:00pm on Sunday. There will be SPECIAL PRICING available all week. The Morrisville Carnival will offer a $20 wristband giving unlimited rides. A FREE coupon valued up to $20, is available from the carnival website or by visiting one of the many Morrisville area eateries or Canal Laundry on West Bridge Street. Also, wristbands for this event are on sale at a discounted price of $15 per band at The Morrisville YMCA, located at 200 N Pennsylvania Avenue, Morrisville. Call Kim at 215.736.8077 or 215.501.6686. For additional information, or to obtain a discount coupon, visit the Morrisville Carnival website at www.morrisvillecarnival.com, or friend them on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Morrisville-Carnival/155552997828945. Details about Clearing the Air: Smoking Cessation Provided by the Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership (BCHIP), this program is designed to help you quit smoking. Come learn about your smoking habit and its effect on your health, how to modify behavior and respond to your cravings, while receiving peer group support. Classes will take place on Wednesdays, April 18 and 25 and May, 2, 9 and 16 in Conference Room I at Doylestown Hospital from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Doylestown Hospital is located at 595 West State Street in Doylestown. Enrollment is limited and pre-registration is required. There is no charge for this program, only a commitment to attend all classes. Call 215-345-2121 to register, or register online at www.dh.org. Details about Neshaminy School District Annual District Art Show You are cordially invited to attend the Neshaminy School District Art Show 2012, open to the public May 14th, 15th, and 16th from 7:00-9:00pm at Neshaminy High School (Gym A). Details about Free Public Forum on New Drilling & Fracking Law As Pennsylvania’s new drilling and fracking law begins to take effect, Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture) will hold a free public forum on the law and avenues for citizen action at the Silver Lake Nature Center on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. This free event will feature details of the new law, now called Act 13, and the road ahead for Pennsylvanians as they deal with the impact of natural-gas on the state’s environment and economy. The speaker at the forum is Kate Gibbons, PennFuture’s Northeastern Pennsylvania outreach coordinator. PennFuture is a statewide public interest organization, founded in 1998. PennFuture’s activities include litigating cases before regulatory bodies and in local, state and federal courts; advocating and advancing legislative action on a state and federal level; public education; and assisting citizens in public advocacy. Forum is FREE to attend, but please pre-register by May 15th by calling 215-785-1177 or by emailing palynn@co.bucks.pa.us. Location : Silver Lake Nature Center's Indoor Auditorium Details about Look Good... Feel Better Chemotherapy or radiation treatments for cancer, which can cause hair loss and tremendous changes to skin and nails, are often very difficult for women to cope with. “Look Good, Feel Better,” a free workshop and informational seminar for women with cancer who are undergoing radiation or chemotherapy treatment, will be held on Wednesday, May 16 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Cancer Institute of Doylestown Hospital, Suite 307, in The Pavilion. This free two-hour, hands-on workshop will feature a 12-step skin care/make-up application lesson with each participant receiving a complimentary cosmetic kit in her appropriate skin tones. Demonstration of options for dealing with hair loss and nail care techniques will also be included with suggestions for using wigs, turbans and scarves. “Look Good, Feel Better” is a program of the American Cancer Society. Call Doylestown Hospital’s Cancer Institute for information or to register at 215-345-2261. Details about CROAKS & TRILLS—A Frog & Toad Search Wednesday May 16 ~ 7:30 pm pre-registration requested. Come slosh with us as we traverse the trails to the place where the frogs and toads are. Learn about their habits and habitats. It may be muddy (tis, spring you know), so be aware of the possibility of muddy and wet conditions. NO FEE. Details about Guided Wildflower Walk Members: Free; Non-members: Tour included with Preserve admission. We offer visitors of all ages a guided tour of the Preserve daily, Tuesday to Sunday, from April 1 through October 31. See flowers and fruits in season and discover fun facts about their use. Learn about the Preserve’s history, habitats, and important plant/animal interactions while enjoying the beauty of our trails. Preserve staff or our talented Volunteer Naturalists lead the tours. Tours leave from the Visitor Center for a minimum of two visitors, weather permitting. Details about Morrisville Spring Carnival The annual Morrisville spring carnival comes to Williamson Park, located at N. Delmorr Avenue and E. Bridge Street, May 15th through May 20th. This community event, which has attracted thousands from all over the Delaware Valley, will feature thrill rides, carnival games, food, live entertainment and more. The Morrisville Carnival has something for all ages. Hours of operation will be 6:00 to 10:00pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights; 6:00 to 11:00pm on Friday night; 2:00pm to 11:00pm on Saturday; and 2:00pm to 10:00pm on Sunday. There will be SPECIAL PRICING available all week. The Morrisville Carnival will offer a $20 wristband giving unlimited rides. A FREE coupon valued up to $20, is available from the carnival website or by visiting one of the many Morrisville area eateries or Canal Laundry on West Bridge Street. Also, wristbands for this event are on sale at a discounted price of $15 per band at The Morrisville YMCA, located at 200 N Pennsylvania Avenue, Morrisville. Call Kim at 215.736.8077 or 215.501.6686. For additional information, or to obtain a discount coupon, visit the Morrisville Carnival website at www.morrisvillecarnival.com, or friend them on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Morrisville-Carnival/155552997828945. Details about Guided Wildflower Walk Members: Free; Non-members: Tour included with Preserve admission. We offer visitors of all ages a guided tour of the Preserve daily, Tuesday to Sunday, from April 1 through October 31. See flowers and fruits in season and discover fun facts about their use. Learn about the Preserve’s history, habitats, and important plant/animal interactions while enjoying the beauty of our trails. Preserve staff or our talented Volunteer Naturalists lead the tours. Tours leave from the Visitor Center for a minimum of two visitors, weather permitting. Details about Three-day workshop at Khalsa Healing Arts Center A three-day workshop combining yoga and psychology will be presented at the Khalsa Healing Arts Center, 1 South Main Street, Yardley, on Friday, May 18th from 6:00-9:00pm, and Saturday and Sunday, May 19th and 20th from 1:00-4:00pm. Cost is $150 for early registration. In a culture where stress and anxiety are epidemic, Dr. Pamela Zamel and Swarandeep Kaur offer this workshop as an opportunity to move beyond the self-protective strategies of the ego. Bring a notebook and come dressed for yoga. Call 215-321-0305 to register. Details about Morrisville Spring Carnival The annual Morrisville spring carnival comes to Williamson Park, located at N. Delmorr Avenue and E. Bridge Street, May 15th through May 20th. This community event, which has attracted thousands from all over the Delaware Valley, will feature thrill rides, carnival games, food, live entertainment and more. The Morrisville Carnival has something for all ages. Hours of operation will be 6:00 to 10:00pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights; 6:00 to 11:00pm on Friday night; 2:00pm to 11:00pm on Saturday; and 2:00pm to 10:00pm on Sunday. There will be SPECIAL PRICING available all week. The Morrisville Carnival will offer a $20 wristband giving unlimited rides. A FREE coupon valued up to $20, is available from the carnival website or by visiting one of the many Morrisville area eateries or Canal Laundry on West Bridge Street. Also, wristbands for this event are on sale at a discounted price of $15 per band at The Morrisville YMCA, located at 200 N Pennsylvania Avenue, Morrisville. Call Kim at 215.736.8077 or 215.501.6686. For additional information, or to obtain a discount coupon, visit the Morrisville Carnival website at www.morrisvillecarnival.com, or friend them on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Morrisville-Carnival/155552997828945. Details about “Mercer Bee” Quilt Workshop and Evening Social Inspired by a visit to the exhibit, Bold Patterns, Bright Colors, participants will choose from one of three patterns and learn to piece a traditional quilt block featuring the vivid colors and patterns of the Pennsylvania Germans. Instructor Barbara Harrison will lead the tour of the exhibit, touching on the history, design aesthetics and construction techniques of the quilts on view. Then it’s your turn to create a finished quilt block (suitable for framing!) to take home. Refreshments served. Chat and chew with some of your creative neighbors! All fabric, tools and supplies included. Some sewing experience is desirable. Limited space – pre-registration and payment required. $30/$25 members. Makes a great Mother’s Day gift! To register, call 215-348-9461 or email: mmeduc@mercermuseum.org. Friday May 18, 8:30 pm. The Bux-Mont Astronomical Association welcomes you to search the sky with them. These experienced astronomers will share their knowledge. Enjoy the night sky! Star Watch is held in the field off Chapman Road. From the parking lot walk towards the bridge, the entrance to the field is on the left before the bridge. Cloudy or rainy weather cancels the event. Details about Basic Tandem Canoe Training Learn the basics of canoeing. Learn how to handle a canoe so you can have fun on the water. You will have approximately 8 hours of instruction. The day will begin with some safety information and demonstration of paddle strokes, then you will start to practice what you have been shown paddling on the Harrisville Pond in the Pine Barrens of NJ. In most cases you will be paddling with an experienced paddler/coach. We then move onto a short section of the Wading River, where you will really use the skills introduced on the lake, paddling the twists and turns the river. You will get to paddle from both the bow and stern of a canoe. You will develop solid, fundamental skills that will allow you to go onto much more difficult water with practice. Even experienced paddlers will benefit from this class. This is a joint CNC and Appalachian Mountain Club course. Details about Saturday Morning Bird Walk Join an experienced bird watcher every Saturday morning from 7:00 to 9:00 AM for our early morning bird walks. Details about Spring Bird Walk FREE. Pre-registration suggested Join experienced, local birding guides for Saturday morning bird walks at the Preserve from April 14 through May 19. The Preserve’s plant and habitat diversity provide nesting sites and food sources for many species of birds, including warblers, thrushes, chickadees, woodpeckers, towhees, nuthatches, goldfinches, and more. Bird walks leave from the Visitor Center and are appropriate for 8-year-old youngsters through adult. Be sure to bring your binoculars. Details about Understanding Your Returning Veterans The Rotary Club of Shady Brook is sponsoring a Forum entitled “UNDERSTANDING YOUR RETURNING VETERANS” on Saturday, May 19. 2012 at the American Legion Hall, 42 Linden Ave., Newtown, PA 18940 from 9am until 1pm. The focus of the forum is to assist families and loved ones through awareness, interactive discussions, personal family/individual experiences and professional support resources. The target area is lower Bucks County and Northeast Philadelphia in PA and Mercer County in NJ. Questions ??? – Call 215-666-3156 Details about Knowing Native Plants: Focus on Ferns Members: $15; Non-members: $20. Pre-registration suggested. Some native plants, such as ferns, don’t flower at all. In this popular program, Ed Lignowski, Ph.D., Preserve Volunteer Naturalist and former botany/plant physiology college instructor, will teach you to identify many native ferns. He will highlight their evolutionary history and unusual reproductive habits, as well as their natural habitats and usefulness in native plant gardens. Presentation/discussion followed by an outdoor tour. Details about Tile Festival at Moravian Pottery & Tile Works Take advantage of this unique opportunity to view historic and contemporary ceramic tiles featured by 50 or more artists, dealers and collectors from around the country. Beautiful and rare examples of handcrafted tiles will be on exhibit and available for purchase. Adult admission is $6, with a free tour of the Tile Works included. Kids are free. Proceeds will benefit the museum’s artifact collection and conservation efforts. Please, no pets. Rain or shine. Details about Holland Elementary School’s “Get Up and Go” Fun Run/Walk and Fair Council Rock School District’s Holland Elementary school invites the community to a fun-filled day promoting health and wellness with a walk/run for all ages, children through adults. It will be held on Saturday, May 19th from 11am - 3pm (rain or shine) at the Council Rock High School Track, 2002 Rock Way, Holland, PA 18966. There will also be carnival games and prizes, more than 20 raffle baskets, inflatables, food, a cake walk and much more! Meet Boomer, the Trenton Thunder mascot. The Bucks County Sheriff’s Office Child ID vehicle will be available for fingerprinting children free of charge. Tickets for carnival games and raffle baskets, and registration for the walk/run can be purchased at the event. Half of all proceeds from the fair will be used to establish a school technology fund. The remaining money will fund the many educational events provided to nearly 400 students at Holland Elementary throughout the school year. For more information, contact Patty Pine, pgalla4727@aol.com. Details about Pine Run Community Art Show and Sale The Pine Run Community Art Show and Sale will take place Saturday and Sunday, May 19-20 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Pine Run Community, 777 Ferry Road in Doylestown. Details about Yardley Historical Association Walking Tour On Saturday May 19th, walk with tour guides from the Yardley Historical Association on a guided tour through the center of Yardley Borough, a National Register Historic District. With architecture that spans 300 years and a rich history started by a visionary Quaker, there is much to learn and see in a town once called Yardleyville. Meet us at the Old Library by Lake Afton, 46 West Afton Avenue, at 11:30 a.m. and join us for a box lunch back at the library following the tour. A $5.00 donation is requested for the one-hour tour, only. No reservation necessary for the tour. If you would like to join us for lunch, please call Linda Roach at 215-493-6253 or email info@yardleyhistory.org to reserve your meal for an additional $15.00 for a total of $20.00. Capacity for lunch is 40 people in the library. Make check out to: “YHA” and mail to Linda Roach, 30 Penn Valley Drive, Yardley, PA 19067. Lunch reservation deadline is May 12th. Details about Take Action, Cut Stroke Stroke is the third-leading cause of death and disability. Stroke is preventable and treatable when recognized in time. Learn how to take action to cut your risk of stroke. At the event, there will be educational speaker programs, stroke screenings, musical entertainment and lunch! Featured inspirational speaker is Henry Winkler, Actor, Producer, and Best-Selling Author. Other special guests include Dr. Emil Matarese, National Ambassador for the American Stroke Association an Director of the Comprehensive Stroke Center at St. Mary Medical Center and Shirleen Allicot, Celebrity Emcee and 6 ABC Action News at 4PM Co-anchor. Free! Space is limited and reservations are required. Call 215.710.5888 today! Details about Three-day workshop at Khalsa Healing Arts Center A three-day workshop combining yoga and psychology will be presented at the Khalsa Healing Arts Center, 1 South Main Street, Yardley, on Friday, May 18th from 6:00-9:00pm, and Saturday and Sunday, May 19th and 20th from 1:00-4:00pm. Cost is $150 for early registration. In a culture where stress and anxiety are epidemic, Dr. Pamela Zamel and Swarandeep Kaur offer this workshop as an opportunity to move beyond the self-protective strategies of the ego. Bring a notebook and come dressed for yoga. Call 215-321-0305 to register. Details about Second Annual Hampton BrewFest After a rousing success in 2011, the Second Annual Hampton Brewfest comes roaring back in 2012, boasting more of everything - more beers, more brewers, more food choices, more music! For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.hamptonbrewfest.com. Tickets can also be purchased at Fireside Beef and Ale in Feasterville, Tony’s Place in Ivyland, CHOW 284 in Feasterville, and The Beer Store in Southampton. Please note, due to state regulations, admittance is open to those over 21 years of age only. Details about Morrisville Spring Carnival The annual Morrisville spring carnival comes to Williamson Park, located at N. Delmorr Avenue and E. Bridge Street, May 15th through May 20th. This community event, which has attracted thousands from all over the Delaware Valley, will feature thrill rides, carnival games, food, live entertainment and more. The Morrisville Carnival has something for all ages. Hours of operation will be 6:00 to 10:00pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights; 6:00 to 11:00pm on Friday night; 2:00pm to 11:00pm on Saturday; and 2:00pm to 10:00pm on Sunday. There will be SPECIAL PRICING available all week. The Morrisville Carnival will offer a $20 wristband giving unlimited rides. A FREE coupon valued up to $20, is available from the carnival website or by visiting one of the many Morrisville area eateries or Canal Laundry on West Bridge Street. Also, wristbands for this event are on sale at a discounted price of $15 per band at The Morrisville YMCA, located at 200 N Pennsylvania Avenue, Morrisville. Call Kim at 215.736.8077 or 215.501.6686. For additional information, or to obtain a discount coupon, visit the Morrisville Carnival website at www.morrisvillecarnival.com, or friend them on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Morrisville-Carnival/155552997828945. Details about Guided Wildflower Walk Members: Free; Non-members: Tour included with Preserve admission. We offer visitors of all ages a guided tour of the Preserve daily, Tuesday to Sunday, from April 1 through October 31. See flowers and fruits in season and discover fun facts about their use. Learn about the Preserve’s history, habitats, and important plant/animal interactions while enjoying the beauty of our trails. Preserve staff or our talented Volunteer Naturalists lead the tours. Tours leave from the Visitor Center for a minimum of two visitors, weather permitting. Details about Yardley-Makefield Branch Library Event On Saturday, May 19 at 2:00 pm, film and stage actress Linda Kenyon returns to the library as famed female athlete Babe Didrikson Zaharias. At a young age, tough, scrappy and mischievous Mildred Ella (Babe) Didrikson was determined to become the best athlete that ever was. In 1932, at the national track and field championship games, she was a one-woman team, and won six of the eight events she entered, setting four world records. At the 1932 Olympics, she won gold in the javelin throw and 80 meter hurdles, and silver in the high jump, and besides track and field, she mastered tennis, high diving, billiards, baseball, basketball, bowling, and most especially golf, for which she is most remembered. Yardley-Makefield Branch Library is located at 1080 Edgewood Road in Yardley. Registration is not required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Yardley-Makefield Branch Library. Details about Newtown Celtic Fest Newtown is going Irish…in May. Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural Newtown Celtic Fest, being held on Saturday, May 19th at 3:00pm at the historic Newtown Theatre. The event will feature three popular bands, Irish dancers, bagpipers and a cash bar serving Guinness and Harp beer. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by visiting www.newtowncelticfest.com or the Newtown Theatre box office. Featured performers include RUNA, Timlin & Kane, Birmingham Six and the Fitzpatrick Dancers. Ticketholders can arrive at 2:00pm and enjoy an Irish beer at an outdoor cash bar before, as well as throughout, the show. The Celtic Fest is presented by and benefits Pickering Manor, Newtown’s premier senior-living facility. Details about Twilight in Fallsington On Saturday, May 19th, as twilight descends upon the village of Fallsington, join Historic Fallsington, Inc. for a delightful evening of gaiety and charm between 5:00 and 8:00pm as they host Twilight in Fallsington! Sample wine and beer along with delectable treats from local restaurants and caterers, with entertainment and a behind-the-scenes look at the Stagecoach Tavern. Tickets are priced at only $35. Reservations are encouraged since space is limited, however if need be, tickets may be purchased at the door. For more information or for reservations for “Twilight” call 215-295-6567. All proceeds benefit Historic Fallsington, Inc. a non-profit preservation organization and museum whose mission is to “Preserve the historical significance of the Village of Fallsington for future generations and to educate the public about its culture and rich history.” Details about "Legends & Lore" Showcase Concert Our annual Showcase Concert (formerly Spring Concert) is our longest standing regular event and is unique among our many activities. Since we're doing before Spring this year, we've renamed it the Members' Showcase Concert. It offers any member in good standing a chance at his or her 10-12 minutes of fame, and will include about 10 individuals and groups contributing their talents to a very entertaining evening. In an effort to take best advantage of scarce stage time, many members have banded together into performing groups. Some of these excellent collaborations can not be heard or seen anywhere else, while others have resulted in lasting relationships and appear regularly around the area. LOCATION: No Admission Fee -- There will be an opportunity for a free-will offering. Details about Southampton Community Band concert On Saturday May 19th, the Southampton Community Band presents its concluding concert of the year. This program is the band’s traditional tribute to our Armed Forces. The concert begins at 8 PM at Klinger Middle School in Southampton. As a way of honoring our military personnel, all members of the armed forces, past or present, are admitted free to the program. "The band members and our community look forward to this concert with great joy and anticipation," said Charles Pinkow, general manager of the band. "It is rewarding to see so many veterans in attendance and it is a tradition we plan on continuing." The band is welcoming a special guest narrator to the program. Mr. Steve Highsmith of PHL17/NBC 10 joins the band as narrator in a performance of Aaron Copland’s "Lincoln Portrait". This homage to Abraham Lincoln was completed in 1942 and first performed on May 14, 1942, almost exactly 70 years ago. Mr Highsmith is PHL17's Director of Community relations, host of PHL17's community affairs program "In Focus", host of NBC10@Issue as well as principal host for the Philadelphia Mummers Parade. "We are honored to have Mr. Highsmith’s involvement in what promises to be signature moment for our band and community", said Mr. Pinkow. Additional selections by the band will include a medley of music by George M. Cohan, Sousa’s "Sabre and Spurs", and "American Salute" (based on When Johnny Comes Marching Home). Tickets can be purchased at the door the evening of the concert. Adult tickets are $15; seniors and students are $10. For additional concert information call 215-355-3927 Details about Delaware Water Gap Spring Nature Hike Join Naturalist Marlin Corn for this educational and recreational trip. Investigate natural potholes and stone ledges in a beautiful glen. Cool your feet in a large pool at the base of a waterfall. Observe interesting wildflowers and animal denizens of field, forest and stream along the way before our hike ends at a working historical village. These are some of the pleasures found along the way on this ever-popular hike in the Water Gap region. Details about Tile Festival at Moravian Pottery & Tile Works Take advantage of this unique opportunity to view historic and contemporary ceramic tiles featured by 50 or more artists, dealers and collectors from around the country. Beautiful and rare examples of handcrafted tiles will be on exhibit and available for purchase. Adult admission is $6, with a free tour of the Tile Works included. Kids are free. Proceeds will benefit the museum’s artifact collection and conservation efforts. Please, no pets. Rain or shine. Details about Pine Run Community Art Show and Sale The Pine Run Community Art Show and Sale will take place Saturday and Sunday, May 19-20 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Pine Run Community, 777 Ferry Road in Doylestown. Details about Three-day workshop at Khalsa Healing Arts Center A three-day workshop combining yoga and psychology will be presented at the Khalsa Healing Arts Center, 1 South Main Street, Yardley, on Friday, May 18th from 6:00-9:00pm, and Saturday and Sunday, May 19th and 20th from 1:00-4:00pm. Cost is $150 for early registration. In a culture where stress and anxiety are epidemic, Dr. Pamela Zamel and Swarandeep Kaur offer this workshop as an opportunity to move beyond the self-protective strategies of the ego. Bring a notebook and come dressed for yoga. Call 215-321-0305 to register. Details about Open Hearth Cooking Swedish Foodway Traditions at Pennsbury Manor - The Swedes were some of the earliest settlers of Pennsylvania. The cooks will compare Swedish and English traditions at the hearth. Details about Beautiful Blooms Sunday May 20; 2pm NO FEE no pre-registration needed The warming of the days of spring are enhanced by the flurry of springs’ flowers. Join us as we walk to discover these wonders of spring. Details about Morrisville Spring Carnival The annual Morrisville spring carnival comes to Williamson Park, located at N. Delmorr Avenue and E. Bridge Street, May 15th through May 20th. This community event, which has attracted thousands from all over the Delaware Valley, will feature thrill rides, carnival games, food, live entertainment and more. The Morrisville Carnival has something for all ages. Hours of operation will be 6:00 to 10:00pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights; 6:00 to 11:00pm on Friday night; 2:00pm to 11:00pm on Saturday; and 2:00pm to 10:00pm on Sunday. There will be SPECIAL PRICING available all week. The Morrisville Carnival will offer a $20 wristband giving unlimited rides. A FREE coupon valued up to $20, is available from the carnival website or by visiting one of the many Morrisville area eateries or Canal Laundry on West Bridge Street. Also, wristbands for this event are on sale at a discounted price of $15 per band at The Morrisville YMCA, located at 200 N Pennsylvania Avenue, Morrisville. Call Kim at 215.736.8077 or 215.501.6686. For additional information, or to obtain a discount coupon, visit the Morrisville Carnival website at www.morrisvillecarnival.com, or friend them on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Morrisville-Carnival/155552997828945. Details about Sunday Stroll: Reptiles Join a Naturalist for a walk in the preserve as we learn about local reptiles and their habitats. Free. Details about Guided Wildflower Walk Members: Free; Non-members: Tour included with Preserve admission. We offer visitors of all ages a guided tour of the Preserve daily, Tuesday to Sunday, from April 1 through October 31. See flowers and fruits in season and discover fun facts about their use. Learn about the Preserve’s history, habitats, and important plant/animal interactions while enjoying the beauty of our trails. Preserve staff or our talented Volunteer Naturalists lead the tours. Tours leave from the Visitor Center for a minimum of two visitors, weather permitting. Details about Dr. Murray Grossman to speak at Spring Village If you are a caregiver, family member or anyone seeking current information and practical advice about various dementias including Alzheimer’s, mark your calendar for Monday evening, May 21st at 6:30pm. Details about Intensive Vegetable Gardening “Intensive Vegetable Gardening” will be the featured program at the monthly meeting of the Trevose Horticultural Society on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 7:00PM at the Wood River Village Auditorium, 3200 Bensalem Boulevard, Bensalem, PA. In an PowerPoint presentation, guest speaker Mike Gordon will share 60 years of experience in growing an alphabet soup of fruits, berries and vegetables from asparagus to zucchini. His comprehensive program will include the basics of when, where and how of seed starting, soil preparation, planting, fertilizing, harvesting and general maintenance of the edible garden. Gordon's program is of interest to novices or more experienced home gardeners who grow a variety of produce. Questions are invited from the audience. Gordon has been a Bucks County Master Gardner since 2005. Retired from the National Park Service, he enjoys tending to all things green around his home in Richboro. All meetings are open to the public; a donation of $3 is requested from non-members. For further information, please contact 856/866-9163. Details about Guided Wildflower Walk Members: Free; Non-members: Tour included with Preserve admission. We offer visitors of all ages a guided tour of the Preserve daily, Tuesday to Sunday, from April 1 through October 31. See flowers and fruits in season and discover fun facts about their use. Learn about the Preserve’s history, habitats, and important plant/animal interactions while enjoying the beauty of our trails. Preserve staff or our talented Volunteer Naturalists lead the tours. Tours leave from the Visitor Center for a minimum of two visitors, weather permitting. Details about Skin Cancer Screenings at The Cancer Institute of Doylestown Hospital May is National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention month. Doylestown Hospital and area dermatologists are offering free skin screenings. There are still appointments available on May 22 & 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in The Cancer Institute of Doylestown Hospital, Suite 307 in The Pavilion (599 W. State Street) on the Doylestown Hospital campus. This program is NOT for individuals currently under the care of a dermatologist. It is intended for those who are uninsured and underinsured or who have not had a screening within the last two years. Appointments are required and space is limited. Call 215-345-2261 to make an appointment. Details about Consider the Conversation The film, “Consider the Conversation: A Documentary on End-of-Life Issues,” will be shown on Tuesday, May 22, from 7:00 to 8:30pm in the V.I.A. Auditorium of the Health & Wellness Center, Warrington (847 Easton Road). Back by popular request, this powerful and inspiring film by Michael Bernhagen and Terry Kaldhusdal considers the struggles we face when communicating and preparing for the end of life. The film explores various end-of-life issues as seen through the eyes of patients, family members, doctors, nurses, social workers, clergy, and respected experts. A discussion led by staff from the Hospice Program of Doylestown Hospital will follow. This is a FREE program. To register, visit www.dh.org or call 215-345-2121. Details about Free Stroke Risk Assessment May is National Stroke Awareness Month. The American Stroke Association and Doylestown Hospital will sponsor a free screening that includes risk assessment, blood pressure and pulse, and auditory evaluation of the blood flow in the neck artery. The screening will be Wednesday, May 23 from 11:00am to 2:00pm at Wegmans Warrington (at the in-store pharmacy), 1405 Main St., Warrington. This screening is FREE and by appointment only. Call 215-345-2121 to schedule. Details about Making Your Yard Bird and Butterfly Friendly Wed, May 23 - Garden Lecture "Making Your Yard Bird and Butterfly Friendly” with Laura Brandt. 12:30 Lower Makefield Masonic Hall, corner of Edgewood and Heacock Rd, Yardley All welcome guest fee $5. info www.marthawashingtongardenclub.org. Details about Guided Wildflower Walk Members: Free; Non-members: Tour included with Preserve admission. We offer visitors of all ages a guided tour of the Preserve daily, Tuesday to Sunday, from April 1 through October 31. See flowers and fruits in season and discover fun facts about their use. Learn about the Preserve’s history, habitats, and important plant/animal interactions while enjoying the beauty of our trails. Preserve staff or our talented Volunteer Naturalists lead the tours. Tours leave from the Visitor Center for a minimum of two visitors, weather permitting. Details about New Hope Metaphysical Society May gathering The New Hope Metaphysical Society will be offering an exciting program at their May gathering on May 23, 2012. By popular request, Virginia O'Hara, Intuitive Channel and Spiritual Medium, will be returning to our community to offer one of her dynamic programs. Virginia has channeled for over thirty years and her work is always exciting and evolving. The gathering will start at 7:30 P.M. in the upper Red Barn at Pebble Hill Church, 320 Edison-Furlong Road, Doylestown, PA 18903. Light refreshments will be served. Plenty of free parking. Open to the public. Admission is $10. For more info. call: NHMS@ 215-242-0185 or PHC (Pebble Hill Church) @ 215-348-3428 or e-mail: nhms@spiritsvision.com Details about Guided Wildflower Walk Members: Free; Non-members: Tour included with Preserve admission. We offer visitors of all ages a guided tour of the Preserve daily, Tuesday to Sunday, from April 1 through October 31. See flowers and fruits in season and discover fun facts about their use. Learn about the Preserve’s history, habitats, and important plant/animal interactions while enjoying the beauty of our trails. Preserve staff or our talented Volunteer Naturalists lead the tours. Tours leave from the Visitor Center for a minimum of two visitors, weather permitting. Details about SCORE Bucks County PA Event Thinking of Starting Your Own Small Business? "Starting Your Own Small Business" a free 21/2 hour seminar has been scheduled by SCORE Bucks County at the Doylestown Library, South Pine Street, Doylestown, PA, 18901, Thursday May 24th at 6:15 PM. Subjects to be covered will include: selecting a product or service, creating a legal structure, finding suitable investors, building relationships with financial institutions, financial management plus effective marketing and sales techniques. The sessions will conclude with a Q&A where SCORE members will answer attendees questions. All guests will be eligible for a confidential, one-on-one meeting with a SCORE Small Business mentor. Walk-ins are welcome or sign up below. Pre-registration will secure your seat at the seminar. Please call 215-943-8850. Details about Skin Cancer Screenings at The Cancer Institute of Doylestown Hospital May is National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention month. Doylestown Hospital and area dermatologists are offering free skin screenings. There are still appointments available on May 22 & 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in The Cancer Institute of Doylestown Hospital, Suite 307 in The Pavilion (599 W. State Street) on the Doylestown Hospital campus. This program is NOT for individuals currently under the care of a dermatologist. It is intended for those who are uninsured and underinsured or who have not had a screening within the last two years. Appointments are required and space is limited. Call 215-345-2261 to make an appointment. Details about Guided Wildflower Walk Members: Free; Non-members: Tour included with Preserve admission. We offer visitors of all ages a guided tour of the Preserve daily, Tuesday to Sunday, from April 1 through October 31. See flowers and fruits in season and discover fun facts about their use. Learn about the Preserve’s history, habitats, and important plant/animal interactions while enjoying the beauty of our trails. Preserve staff or our talented Volunteer Naturalists lead the tours. Tours leave from the Visitor Center for a minimum of two visitors, weather permitting. Details about Saturday Morning Bird Walk Join an experienced bird watcher every Saturday morning from 7:00 to 9:00 AM for our early morning bird walks. Details about Annual Civil War Encampment-A Civil War 150 Program! Visit with military engineers and map makers, join the ranks of new recruits answering the President’s call for troops to defend the Union, learn about Civil War era medicine, and interact with local civilians. Various demonstrations and activities scheduled throughout the day. Rain or Shine. Program helps mark the American Civil War Sesquicentennial – five years of programming and exhibits commemorating the 150th anniversary of the War. Presented in collaboration with the 50th Pennsylvania Volunteers – an historical interpretation and re-enacting unit. Included with museum admission. Details about Annual Civil War Encampment-A Civil War 150 Program! Visit with military engineers and map makers, join the ranks of new recruits answering the President’s call for troops to defend the Union, learn about Civil War era medicine, and interact with local civilians. Various demonstrations and activities scheduled throughout the day. Rain or Shine. Program helps mark the American Civil War Sesquicentennial – five years of programming and exhibits commemorating the 150th anniversary of the War. Presented in collaboration with the 50th Pennsylvania Volunteers – an historical interpretation and re-enacting unit. Included with museum admission. Explore the water with us. The watery world is teaming with life from tiny, one-celled forms to larger ones of all kinds. Explore with us the life of our pond and the creatures that live there. All life forms collected during our program will be returned to the pond. Details about Guided Wildflower Walk Members: Free; Non-members: Tour included with Preserve admission. We offer visitors of all ages a guided tour of the Preserve daily, Tuesday to Sunday, from April 1 through October 31. See flowers and fruits in season and discover fun facts about their use. Learn about the Preserve’s history, habitats, and important plant/animal interactions while enjoying the beauty of our trails. Preserve staff or our talented Volunteer Naturalists lead the tours. Tours leave from the Visitor Center for a minimum of two visitors, weather permitting. Details about Suicide prevention training at MHS Morrisville School District 21st Century Community Learning Centers and The Ivins Outreach Center will sponsor “QPR: A Suicide Prevention Training” on Thursday, May 26th, 7:00pm, at Morrisville High School Library, 559 W. Palmer Street, Morrisville. To register or for further info call Lauryn Gilbride 215-428-0500 ext. 204. Details about Annual Civil War Encampment-A Civil War 150 Program! Visit with military engineers and map makers, join the ranks of new recruits answering the President’s call for troops to defend the Union, learn about Civil War era medicine, and interact with local civilians. Various demonstrations and activities scheduled throughout the day. Rain or Shine. Program helps mark the American Civil War Sesquicentennial – five years of programming and exhibits commemorating the 150th anniversary of the War. Presented in collaboration with the 50th Pennsylvania Volunteers – an historical interpretation and re-enacting unit. Included with museum admission. Details about Annual Civil War Encampment-A Civil War 150 Program! Visit with military engineers and map makers, join the ranks of new recruits answering the President’s call for troops to defend the Union, learn about Civil War era medicine, and interact with local civilians. Various demonstrations and activities scheduled throughout the day. Rain or Shine. Program helps mark the American Civil War Sesquicentennial – five years of programming and exhibits commemorating the 150th anniversary of the War. Presented in collaboration with the 50th Pennsylvania Volunteers – an historical interpretation and re-enacting unit. Included with museum admission. Details about Garden Highlights Delight in the sights and smells of the summer garden as the gardeners describe their work at Pennsbury Manor. Details about Lenape Village Public Tours - Wild Edibles & Give Away Take a tour of the Lenape Village with one of our educators and experience a 1500’s era working village. Each week there will be a different craft or skill featured. The last Sunday of every month until October 28th, we will be having a special celebration in the Lenape Village during our weekly tours. This celebration will honor all the many things in nature that we are thankful for, as well as anyone who has a birthday that month. There will be storytelling, games, dancing and many more fun things. Come out and enjoy a fun Sunday with the family. Reservations are requested in advance. Pre-registration is required for groups of 15 or more. Fee: Adults & Children age 4 and up $5.00, children under age 4 are free. Details about Herps, Amphibians & Reptiles Sunday May 27; 2pm NO FEE no pre-registration needed Rocks, logs, streams, ponds, sunny areas—Where might they be? Lets go to find out the best place for these most beneficial critters. We shall be on the look out for salamanders, snakes, and different species of turtles along with whomever else is out and about. Turning over rocks and looking in wetlands shall be the tasks of the day. There is much to see and do in the spring, discoveries abound in the natural world. Take the time to go outside and seek and learn. Details about Sunday Stroll - Discovery Walk Take an hour out of your Memorial Day weekend to get outside, walk through the trails, and enjoy the beauty and bounty of nature. Details about Guided Wildflower Walk Members: Free; Non-members: Tour included with Preserve admission. We offer visitors of all ages a guided tour of the Preserve daily, Tuesday to Sunday, from April 1 through October 31. See flowers and fruits in season and discover fun facts about their use. Learn about the Preserve’s history, habitats, and important plant/animal interactions while enjoying the beauty of our trails. Preserve staff or our talented Volunteer Naturalists lead the tours. Tours leave from the Visitor Center for a minimum of two visitors, weather permitting. Details about Guided Wildflower Walk Members: Free; Non-members: Tour included with Preserve admission. We offer visitors of all ages a guided tour of the Preserve daily, Tuesday to Sunday, from April 1 through October 31. See flowers and fruits in season and discover fun facts about their use. Learn about the Preserve’s history, habitats, and important plant/animal interactions while enjoying the beauty of our trails. Preserve staff or our talented Volunteer Naturalists lead the tours. Tours leave from the Visitor Center for a minimum of two visitors, weather permitting. Details about Guided Wildflower Walk Members: Free; Non-members: Tour included with Preserve admission. We offer visitors of all ages a guided tour of the Preserve daily, Tuesday to Sunday, from April 1 through October 31. See flowers and fruits in season and discover fun facts about their use. Learn about the Preserve’s history, habitats, and important plant/animal interactions while enjoying the beauty of our trails. Preserve staff or our talented Volunteer Naturalists lead the tours. Tours leave from the Visitor Center for a minimum of two visitors, weather permitting. Details about Guided Wildflower Walk Members: Free; Non-members: Tour included with Preserve admission. We offer visitors of all ages a guided tour of the Preserve daily, Tuesday to Sunday, from April 1 through October 31. See flowers and fruits in season and discover fun facts about their use. Learn about the Preserve’s history, habitats, and important plant/animal interactions while enjoying the beauty of our trails. Preserve staff or our talented Volunteer Naturalists lead the tours. Tours leave from the Visitor Center for a minimum of two visitors, weather permitting. Details about Clean-up and Invasive Plant Removal Martins Creek Greenway, Levittown, PA. Saturday June 2 & Sunday June 3, 2012 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Heritage Conservancy and Greenbelt Overhaul Alliance of Levittown invite volunteers to help us with general trash cleanup and removal of invasive plants to help keep this section of the Martin’s Creek Greenway beautiful and healthy. Individuals, families, scouts, students, organizations and volunteer groups are all welcome! Time: Be at the meeting location by 9:00 a.m. for orientation and instructions. Suggestions: Wear boots suitable for walking over uneven and wet & muddy terrain. Bring refillable water bottle, sunscreen and bug-repellent. Leather gloves will also be useful as some of the vegetation will have thorns. Please be aware that the site may have poison ivy, and tics and mosquitoes may be present. As it may be warm, please dress appropriately, in light colored clothes. However, it is recommended that you wear long sleeve t-shirts and long pants, if possible. Additional supplies will be provided, including gloves, bags, and tools. We will have snacks and water and will provide lunch to volunteers at end of the event. Details about Volunteer Work Day at Silver Lake Nature Center Help us maintain our grounds! Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet and/or dirty, and bring your own water bottle to refill. We hold this event rain or shine. Give us 4 hours and we'll give you lunch! If you're interested, call Jenn at 215.785.1177 X14 to pre-register. Location : Silver Lake Nature Center Auditorium Details about Penndel Business Association to honor returning servicemen and women The Penndel Business Associations Main Event on June 3rd .. Honoring our returning servicemen and women who reside in Penndel and the surrounding communities. If you would like to be part of this great event please contact Al Cohen at seaisleal@aol.com or call him 215-852-0661. Details about Clean-up and Invasive Plant Removal Martins Creek Greenway, Levittown, PA. Saturday June 2 & Sunday June 3, 2012 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Heritage Conservancy and Greenbelt Overhaul Alliance of Levittown invite volunteers to help us with general trash cleanup and removal of invasive plants to help keep this section of the Martin’s Creek Greenway beautiful and healthy. Individuals, families, scouts, students, organizations and volunteer groups are all welcome! Time: Be at the meeting location by 9:00 a.m. for orientation and instructions. Suggestions: Wear boots suitable for walking over uneven and wet & muddy terrain. Bring refillable water bottle, sunscreen and bug-repellent. Leather gloves will also be useful as some of the vegetation will have thorns. Please be aware that the site may have poison ivy, and tics and mosquitoes may be present. As it may be warm, please dress appropriately, in light colored clothes. However, it is recommended that you wear long sleeve t-shirts and long pants, if possible. Additional supplies will be provided, including gloves, bags, and tools. We will have snacks and water and will provide lunch to volunteers at end of the event. Details about Seventh Annual Run the Gates 5-Miler With a little over a month to go until the starter gun is fired at 9:00am Sunday, June 3rd, almost 100 runners have already registered for the Seventh Annual Run the Gates 5-Miler and 1-Mile Fun Run. More than 400 are expected to have signed up by race day. The race day registration fee is $30. Runners can save $5 if their registration is received by Friday, June 1st. More information is available at the Run the Gates website at www.RunTheGates.org. Those who pre-register are guaranteed to receive a technical, wicking t-shirt. Details about Third Annual Tail Waggers Strut The Crossings Animal Sanctuary, Inc., a nonprofit animal welfare organization, will host the Third Annual Tail Waggers Strut Dog Walk Festival at Washington Crossing State Park on Sunday, June 3rd, from 9:00am to 4:00pm (rain date June 10th) at Washington Xing State Park. Proceeds will be used to acquire land, build, and operate Bucks County’s first no-kill animal sanctuary. Pre-registration for walkers is strongly encouraged, and has already begun. A downloadable form is available online at TheCrossingsAnimalSanctuary.org. Details about 2nd Annual Bully Awareness Walk Join us for this Peace Center benefit! June 3, 2012 10am - 4pm at Falls Township Community Park, 9125 Millcreek Rd., Levittown. This walk will raise funds for the bully prevention work in schools and in the community. $15.00 registration fee - Includes T-shirt* *You must register by May 18th to guarantee a t-shirt Hear the clang of the hammer and the sound of wood being cut at Pennsbury Manor as our joyner and blacksmith demonstrate their skills.Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun 1 Tucker Chiropractic Center hosting free workshop
A light dinner will be provided. Guests should call 215-750-8006 to register for space and dinner. Plan on bringing a partner, as this application is interactive. The Center office is located next to the Langhorne Borough 7-Eleven in the building behind the Pine Watson Shopping Center. Parking is in the rear.
Directions can be found on the Web site, www.DrDavidTucker.com. 2 The 7 Habits of Successful Families
Chandler Hall hosts Alzheimer’s Association Early Stages Seminar
Clearing the Air: Smoking Cessation
3 Easy Landscaping
Basic First Aid Class Held at Doylestown Hospital
Enrollment is limited and preregistration/prepayment are required. To register, call CPR Heart Starters at 215-354-1400 or visit www.cprheartstarters.com. Fee: $40.A Shared Grief: Monthly Support Group
4 Keeping Kids Safe Project
Primary Colors Salon hosts Grand Opening Celebration
5 Churchville Nature Center’s Annual Wildflower Sale
Village Library of Wrightstown Used Book Sale
Keeping Kids Safe Project
Yardley-Makefield Branch Library Event
6 Tyler State Park Volunteer Work Day
Pre-registration is requested for individuals and families and required for groups of 10 or more. Complete the conservation volunteer application and register online at https://www.volunteers.dcnr.state.pa.us/. All participants must complete a volunteer application. For more information contact the park office at 215-968-2021 or TylerSP@pa.gov.Churchville Nature Center’s Annual Wildflower Sale
Village Library of Wrightstown Used Book Sale
Sixth Annual Teal Tea
7 Who Am I Now?
Focus on Motherhood Childbirth Classes
8 Karla’s Restaurant May Full Moon Dance Party
Using Mind-Body Strategies to Deal with Everyday Stressors
9 The 7 Habits of Successful Families
Ladies’ Night at the Mercer Museum
Guided Wildflower Walk
Clearing the Air: Smoking Cessation
MOONLIGHT WALK
10 Village Library of Wrightstown Used Book Sale
Guided Wildflower Walk
Stroke 101
8 Steps to Creating Success and Happiness in Your Life
11 Guided Wildflower Walk
12 Yardley & Morrisville Letter Carrier Food Drive
Migratory Bird Marathon
Birders who wish to join the Migratory Bird Marathon team are welcome. Beginners and advanced birders are encourage to join the team. For more information on being a part of the count, contact CNC Director Chris Stieber at (215) 357-4005, or at cgstieber@co.bucks.pa.us.Saturday Morning Bird Walk
Spring Bird Walk
Grundy Hall Flea Market
Spring Native Plant Sale
Fonthill Park Walk
Guided Wildflower Walk
Roxey Ballet Present's Cinderella
Delaware Valley Wind Symphony Spring Concert
Pennsbury Chorus to present ‘Grand and Glorious Masterwork Choruses’
13 Create a Quilt Square for Mom!
Lenape Village Public Tours - Bowl Making
Our Migrating Birds
Time: 2:00 pm Fee: $3.00 per personGuided Wildflower Walk
Sunday Stroll - Migrating Birds
Roxey Ballet Present's Cinderella
14 Neshaminy School District Annual District Art Show
The opening night reception will be held on Monday evening, May 14th at 7:00pm, with opening remarks by Dr. Louis Muenker, Superintendent of Schools. With 40 pieces of artwork selected by each art teacher, this year’s selections will total over 800 creative endeavors by students that are considered to be the best of the best. 15 Guided Wildflower Walk
Morrisville Spring Carnival
Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Cancer
“A still, small voice: Quaker work at the United Nations”
Neshaminy School District Annual District Art Show
The opening night reception will be held on Monday evening, May 14th at 7:00pm, with opening remarks by Dr. Louis Muenker, Superintendent of Schools. With 40 pieces of artwork selected by each art teacher, this year’s selections will total over 800 creative endeavors by students that are considered to be the best of the best.Expanding Your Recovery Toolkit
16 The 7 Habits of Successful Families
Guided Wildflower Walk
Morrisville Spring Carnival
Clearing the Air: Smoking Cessation
Neshaminy School District Annual District Art Show
The opening night reception will be held on Monday evening, May 14th at 7:00pm, with opening remarks by Dr. Louis Muenker, Superintendent of Schools. With 40 pieces of artwork selected by each art teacher, this year’s selections will total over 800 creative endeavors by students that are considered to be the best of the best.Free Public Forum on New Drilling & Fracking Law
Look Good... Feel Better
CROAKS & TRILLS—A Frog & Toad Search
17 Guided Wildflower Walk
Morrisville Spring Carnival
18 Guided Wildflower Walk
Three-day workshop at Khalsa Healing Arts Center
Morrisville Spring Carnival
“Mercer Bee” Quilt Workshop and Evening Social
STAR WATCH
19 Basic Tandem Canoe Training
Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. Meeting Time: 7:00 AM in front of the canoe shed.
**Course & Canoe Use Fee: CNC & AMC Members $45 & Non-Members $55. Instructors: John Chalikian & Walt UnderhillSaturday Morning Bird Walk
Spring Bird Walk
Understanding Your Returning Veterans
Knowing Native Plants: Focus on Ferns
Tile Festival at Moravian Pottery & Tile Works
Holland Elementary School’s “Get Up and Go” Fun Run/Walk and Fair
Pine Run Community Art Show and Sale
More than 100 Bucks County artists 55 and better will feature their works in photography, oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, and sculpture – all available for purchase.
Admission is free. Bucks County artists interested in participating may contact Ceil Krajewski at 215-340-5168 or email ckrajewski@pinerun.org for registration information.Yardley Historical Association Walking Tour
Take Action, Cut Stroke
Three-day workshop at Khalsa Healing Arts Center
Second Annual Hampton BrewFest
Connoisseurs from across the area will be sipping the suds from more than 80 select craft and microbrews from around 40 breweries - and enjoying tastes of more than 20 wines from vineyards across the Bucks County Wine Trail - while enjoying live music at the beautiful Phoenix Sport Club, 301 W. Bristol Road in Feasterville, on May 19th, from 1:00 to 5:00pm.Morrisville Spring Carnival
Guided Wildflower Walk
Yardley-Makefield Branch Library Event
Newtown Celtic Fest
Twilight in Fallsington
"Legends & Lore" Showcase Concert
Newtown Presbyterian Church
Washington & Chancellor Sts., Newtown, PASouthampton Community Band concert
20 Delaware Water Gap Spring Nature Hike
Departure: 6:30 AM Leader: Marlin Corn
Fee: Member $10/Non-members $15Tile Festival at Moravian Pottery & Tile Works
Pine Run Community Art Show and Sale
More than 100 Bucks County artists 55 and better will feature their works in photography, oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, and sculpture – all available for purchase.
Admission is free. Bucks County artists interested in participating may contact Ceil Krajewski at 215-340-5168 or email ckrajewski@pinerun.org for registration information.Three-day workshop at Khalsa Healing Arts Center
Open Hearth Cooking
Beautiful Blooms
Morrisville Spring Carnival
Sunday Stroll: Reptiles
Guided Wildflower Walk
21 Dr. Murray Grossman to speak at Spring Village
Spring Village at Floral Vale, a Secured Memory Care Community at 600 Township Line Road in Yardley, will host Dr. Murray Grossman, a Professor in the Department of Neurology and the Director of the Penn Frontotemporal Degeneration Center at the University of Pennsylvania. Please RSVP if you plan on attending by Thursday, May 17th at 215-497-3003.Intensive Vegetable Gardening
22 Guided Wildflower Walk
Skin Cancer Screenings at The Cancer Institute of Doylestown Hospital
Consider the Conversation
23 Free Stroke Risk Assessment
Making Your Yard Bird and Butterfly Friendly
Guided Wildflower Walk
New Hope Metaphysical Society May gathering
24 Guided Wildflower Walk
SCORE Bucks County PA Event
Skin Cancer Screenings at The Cancer Institute of Doylestown Hospital
25 Guided Wildflower Walk
26 Saturday Morning Bird Walk
Annual Civil War Encampment-A Civil War 150 Program!
Annual Civil War Encampment-A Civil War 150 Program!
Aquatic Study
Time: 2:00 pm Fee: $3.00 per personGuided Wildflower Walk
Suicide prevention training at MHS
27 Annual Civil War Encampment-A Civil War 150 Program!
Annual Civil War Encampment-A Civil War 150 Program!
Garden Highlights
Lenape Village Public Tours - Wild Edibles & Give Away
Herps, Amphibians & Reptiles
Sunday Stroll - Discovery Walk
Guided Wildflower Walk
28 29 Guided Wildflower Walk
30 Guided Wildflower Walk
31 Guided Wildflower Walk
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Levittown, PAVolunteer Work Day at Silver Lake Nature Center
Contact : jlbilger@co.bucks.pa.us
Meet in the auditorium to sign in, get breakfast, and be assigned a task. 3 Penndel Business Association to honor returning servicemen and women
Clean-up and Invasive Plant Removal
Levittown, PASeventh Annual Run the Gates 5-Miler
Levittown, PA 19056Third Annual Tail Waggers Strut
2nd Annual Bully Awareness Walk
Historic Trades
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