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Starting Your Own Small Business?

May 15, 2012 By

SCORE Bucks County will repeat their popular free seminar – “Starting Your Own Small Business”, at the Doylestown Library, S. Pine Street, Doylestown on Thursday 24th May, 6:15 to 9:00pm.

This  2½ hour Seminar will be a practical introduction to the most important issues when starting a new business. Former business owners and senior corporate executives will explain in plain, practical terms how to prepare yourself and what to expect as a business owner.

Subjects to be covered will include: Selecting a product or service. Creating an LLC.  Registering a fictitious business name.  Finding a suitable partner and investors. Building your relationship with the Bank.  Financial management and cash-flow.  Effective marketing and selling techniques.  The Seminar will conclude with a Q&A session where SCORE members will answer questions from the audience.

All attendees are eligible for a free, confidential, counseling session with an experienced SCORE Small Business Mentor for advice and practical assistance when starting their own business.

For more information and pre-registration, call SCORE Bucks County at  215 943 8850 or visit  - www.scorebuckscounty.org.  Walk-ins are welcome.

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Doylestown author’s debut novel has mystery, murder, and steam

May 14, 2012 By

Donna Galanti What do you get when you mix the paranormal with a twist of horror, science fiction, and romance? Doylestown author Donna Galanti’s debut novel, “A Human Element,” (Echelon Press March 2012). Galanti’s first novel has been well received with local and national critics.

Jonathan Maberry, New York Times best-selling author of “Assassin’s Code” and “Dead of Night” says, “A Human Element is an elegant and haunting first novel. Highly recommended.”

In “A Human Element,” Laura Armstrong’s friends and family members are being murdered, and despite her unique healing powers, she can do nothing to stop it. The savage killer haunts her dreams, tormenting her with the promise that she is next.

Determined to find the killer, she follows her visions to the site of a crashed meteorite that occurred some 30 years before – and also happens to be the town where she grew up. There, she meets Ben Fieldstone, and in a race to stop a madman, they unravel a frightening secret that binds them together.

But the killer’s desire to destroy Laura face-to-face leads to a showdown that puts Laura and Ben’s relationship and Laura’s pure spirit to the test. With the killer closing in, Laura discovers her destiny is linked to his and she has two choices – redeem him or kill him.

Donna Galanti has a B.A. in English from The State University of New York at Albany and is a member of International Thriller Writers, The Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group, and Pennwriters.

PHOTO CAP: Donna Galanti

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Doylestown Presbyterian Church’s Celebrate the Arts Organ Recital

May 7, 2012 By

Jinhee Shim Doylestown Presbyterian Church, located at 127 East Court Street in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, extends an invitation to all members in the community to hear DPC’s organist, Jinhee Shim play an extensive concert on our 52-rank Schantz pipe organ on Sunday, May 13, at 4:00 p.m. in the DPC Sanctuary.  This concert is part of DPC’s Celebrate the Arts series and will conclude our events until the fall.  Ms. Shim will play works of Nicolaus Bruhns, Johann Sebastian Bach, Tommaso Antonio Vitali, Max Reger, and Don Locklair.

Bring your family and friends for a delightful afternoon of classical music that you won’t want to miss!  There is no charge for the concert but a free-will offering will be received.  Following the concert, all are invited to a reception in the Celtic Cross Room.

As part of our Visual Arts series, our spring exhibit features the photography of DPC member, Terry Hull, and is on display in the Celtic Cross Room for everyone’s enjoyment as well.

Doylestown Presbyterian Church is wheelchair accessible at the Mechanics Street entrance.  Parking is available in the church lot located at Church Street and Selner Lane and/or in the county lots at either Court Street and Broad Street or North Main Street.  There is limited street parking.

For more information, contact the church office (215-348-3531 or email—dpc@dtownpc.org).  Visit us on the Web at www.dtownpc.org.

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Hep B Foundation adds new members to Board

May 7, 2012 By

The Hepatitis B Foundation (www.hepb.org), the only national nonprofit organization solely dedicated to finding a cure for hepatitis B and improving the quality of life for those affected worldwide through research, education and patient advocacy, recently announced the recent addition of three members to its Board of Directors.

The new members include Fox Rothschild LLP Partner, Loren Danzis, Esq.; President and CEO of Modern Group Ltd., David E. Griffith; and Professor of Life Sciences in Princeton University’s Department of Molecular Biology, Dr. Thomas Shenk.

Recent additions to the Foundation’s Board of Directors over the last 18 months have also included The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Assistant Vice President and Corporate Controller, Joseph Hediger; Johnson & Johnson Senior Director, Corporate Office of Science & Technology, Dr. Robert Zivin; and Safeguard Scientifics Inc. Executive Vice President and Managing Director, James A. Datin.

“We are pleased to begin 2012 with the addition of these outstanding corporate and scientific leaders to our distinguished Board of Directors,” stated Hepatitis B Foundation Executive Director and Co-founder, Joan Block. “We look forward to their contributions in our efforts to bring hope through our research and outreach programs to the 400 million people worldwide who suffer from hepatitis B.”

PHOTO CAPS: 1. David Griffith

2. Dr. Thomas Shenk

3. Loren Danzis

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Summer Nature Adventures at Peace Valley Nature Center

May 7, 2012 By

In groups of 5-12 (size of group depends on the age group), Peace Valley Nature Center professional educators will lead your child on adventures that will awaken their senses to the wonders of the world around us.

Programs include: Full Day Camp held at Tohickon Valley Park, One-Half Day Nature Adventures for elementary age children, and Preschool Programs.

For more information about program themes, pricing and dates, visit the website at www.peacevalleynaturecenter.org or call 215-345-7860.

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Erich Nieberding appointed to Naval Academy

April 30, 2012 By

Erich Nieberding U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) recently announced the appointment of Erich Nieberding of Doylestown to the U.S. Naval Academy for admission to the class of 2016. Sen. Toomey nominated Erich to the academy.

Erich, a student at Central Bucks High School East, is the son of Thomas Nieberding. He is the captain of the school’s varsity track team. He is also a member of the National Honor Society, and he serves as a Boy Scout of America senior patrol leader.

“I am proud to announce the appointment of Erich Nieberding to the U.S. Naval Academy,” Sen. Toomey said. “The selection process for the military academies is very competitive and appointees must demonstrate the highest caliber of academic success, leadership skills and character. Erich embodies these qualities, and I wish him the best with all his future endeavors.”

To be appointed to a U.S. service academy, all potential students must first be nominated by either a member of Congress or the vice president. Selection criteria include academics, proven leadership and fitness as a military officer.

PHOTO CAP: Erich Nieberding

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Pick your own at The Market at DelVal

April 30, 2012 By

The Market at DelVal is the perfect place to go if you are looking for a fun, inexpensive and healthy way to spend quality time with your family this spring. Ripened strawberries will be available to be picked beginning mid-May. 

Strawberries are notorious for being the “first fruit” of the season. Strawberries are admired as the “superstar fruit” because of their superb anti-oxidant power. One cup of strawberries gives you a whopping 140% of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C and can reduce the risk of cancer and heart attacks. Strawberries are also low fat, low calorie, high in fiber, folic acid and potassium. 

Pick your own peaches, apples and pumpkins, are also seasonally available. Strawberries will be available to the public for picking Monday through Saturday from 8:00am to 6:00pm, and Sunday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Strawberries will be weighed and priced by the pound.

For more information about The Market at Delaware Valley College visit www.themarketatdelval.com.

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Honorees lining up for YWCA’s 21st Annual ‘Salute to Women Who Make a Difference’ Awards Dinner

April 30, 2012 By

YWCA Bucks County will hold its 21st Annual “Salute to Women Who Make a Difference” Awards Dinner on Thursday evening, May 10th, at Spring Mill Manor in Ivyland. The evening will begin at 5:30pm with a cocktail hour and Silent Auction.

The 2012 Salute to Women is an opportunity for companies, organizations, and community groups in Bucks County to honor women who have made outstanding contributions in service to their organizations and/or the community at large. In addition to a cocktail reception, full-course dinner and the awards and recognition program, the evening will feature a Silent Auction and Raffle that will offer a wide variety of interesting items for the home and for weekend enjoyment and entertainment.

The public is cordially invited to attend. Tickets for the Salute are $70 each.

Proceeds from Salute to Women Who Make a Difference sponsorships, ticket donations, the Silent Auction and the Raffle support nearly 40 YWCA educational enrichment and social services programs to benefit underserved and low-income women and their families throughout Bucks County – directly in the neighborhoods where they live.

If you wish to make reservations or desire additional information about the evening, contact YWCA Bucks County (www.ywcabucks.org) at 215-953-7793, ext. 101, or e-mail kgalloway@ywcabucks.org.

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Original Hospital Rocking Chairs Restored

April 27, 2012 By

cdr-rocking-chair It was back in 2000 when then president of the Village Improvement Association (V.I.A.) Carolyn Della-Rodolfa received a call from the man who owned the original Doylestown hospital building, which is now an apartment house. The V.I.A., together with local medical professionals and the Doylestown community, opened the Doylestown Emergency Hospital, an eight-bed facility, at Pine and Oakland in 1923. The man had found some old rocking chairs in the attic and asked if the V.I.A. would like them. They were thrilled to find eight original rocking chairs from the old hospital.

The association offered the chairs for “adoption” to restore them to their original condition, and several V.I.A. members stepped up to help fix the pieces of memorabilia. The chairs can now be found in various locations, including the James Lorah Memorial Home, Pine Run and the Health & Wellness Center by Doylestown Hospital in Warrington. For Carolyn Della-Rodolfa, these antique rockers represent the beginnings of the V.I.A. and its commitment to wellness.

PHOTO: Former V.I.A. president Carolyn Della-Rodolfa (2000-2002) stands with one of the restored rocking chairs from the original Doylestown Hospital.

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Annual Penn State Master Gardener Plant Sale is May 5th

April 25, 2012 By

The Penn State Master Gardeners of Bucks County will hold their annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 5th, from 9:00am to 1:00pm, at Neshaminy Manor Center, 1282 Almshouse Road, Doylestown (corner of Route 611 and Almshouse Road) rain or shine.

There will be a great selection of rare and unusual woodies, Master Gardener Perennials, vegetables and herbs, including Heirloom tomatoes, Pond and Butterfly/Pollinator garden plants, shade and deer resistant plants, hanging baskets and more! 

Also, have your gardening questions answered here.

For info call 215-345-3283. All proceeds benefit the Penn State Master Gardener Program in Bucks County.

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