Morrisville Times Events

Announcing Summer Day Camp!

May 10, 2013 By webmaster

Recreate camp life on the Old Barracks Museum’s parade ground, 101 Barrack Street, Trenton, used over 200 years ago by British, Hessian, and American soldiers!

Muster into George Washington’s patriot army! Cook in an 18th century manner over an open campfire! Make your own 18th century soldier’s gear!

Sing and dance to 18th century music! Tour local historic sites! Drill according to Baron von Steuben’s Manual of Arms led by Old Barracks Fifers and Drummers!

Here memories are created that last a lifetime!

Open to boys and girls ages 9-12, Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm. Sessions: July 15th – July 19th; July 22nd – July 26th; and July 29th – August 2nd.

Tuition: $120/session for Old Barracks Lieutenant level members and $220 per/session for non-members.

For applications and information call 609-396-1776.

Also visit www.barracks.org.

Memorial Day decorating contest

May 6, 2013 By webmaster

Do you decorate for Memorial Day with bunting, banners and flags to honor the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces?

Morrisville First is sponsoring a contest to find the most patriotically decorated yards in Morrisville Borough. One winner from each ward will be chosen as the best decorated yard for Memorial Day.

Each winner will receive a $25 gift card including balloons and a winner’s yard sign.

Contest entry forms are available on www.MorrisvilleFirst.com, the Morrisville First Facebook page, and also at the Morrisville Library, Morrisville Borough Hall, Burn’s Pharmacy and Anthony’s IV Pizza & Pasta on Bridge Street. Entries must be received by May 20th.

Judging will take place on Sunday, May 26th; winners will be notified by 6:00pm the same day.

Prizes will be awarded at the Morrisville First resident advisory council meeting on June 20th at 6:30pm in the Morrisville Senior Center.

Morrisville First is a resident driven non-profit community organization with goals to make Morrisville a better place to live. For more information about Morrisville First, visit the website at www.MorrisvilleFirst.com or “like” Morrisville First on Facebook.

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Food drive sponsored by Morrisville First

May 3, 2013 By webmaster

Morrisville First will be holding their first annual food drive on Saturday, May 18th, rain or shine, at the Morrisville Presbyterian Church parking lot accessible from either 771 North Pennsylvania Avenue or West Trenton Avenue. Non-perishable food items may be dropped off between 10:00am and 2:00pm.

Items on the wish list are: spaghetti, various pastas, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned meats and tuna, cereal, soups, macaroni and cheese, rice, and beans. Please keep in mind that glass containers or very large containers are a bit more difficult to handle.

Also needed are non-food items such as: toilet paper, disposable razors, soap, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, toothpaste, toothbrushes, baby food, diapers, and formula.

The items received will be distributed by the Food Center at the Morrisville Presbyterian Church.

As May is the month for celebrating mothers, make it a special Mother’s Day with a donation in honor of or in memory of your mother while helping families in need.

For more information about this event and Morrisville First, visit www.MorrisvilleFirst.com or “like” Morrisville First on Facebook.

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Music is in the air

April 29, 2013 By webmaster

The Morrisville School District Spring Concert & Art Show is scheduled for May 16th.

Under the direction of Morrisville’s Dr. Michael Scott, the event features the Symphonic Band and Jazz Band, plus the newly formed Morrisville Chorus, comprised of students in grades six through 12.

About 40 Morrisville students are involved in the event that will be held at Morrisville High School.

The student Art Show begins at 6:00pm and the concert at 7:00pm in the high school auditorium.

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Carnival fun begins May 14th

April 26, 2013 By webmaster

The annual Morrisville spring carnival comes to Williamson Park, located at N. Delmorr Avenue and E. Bridge Street, May 14th through May 19th. This community event, which has attracted thousands from all over the Delaware Valley, will feature thrill rides, carnival games, food, live entertainment and more.

Come on out and have some funnel cake or take a spin on the Merry-Go-Round. For those who are more daring, come ride the brand new Round Up, Scrambler or the infamous ‘Ring of Fire.’

Returning this year, a family ride called ‘Charlie Chopper’ will amaze riders. This first-of-its-kind helicopter ride combines high flying fun and technology.

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 6:00pm on Sunday.

There will be all new special pricing available all week. The price of ride tickets has been lowered to $.75 per ticket, $18 for 25 tickets, and $50 for 70 tickets. The Morrisville Carnival will offer a $20 wristband giving unlimited rides.

Discounted pre-show wristbands can be purchased at the Morrisville YMCA for $15. Purchase must be made before May 13th.

Free parking will be available at entrances along Delmorr Avenue (Route 32/ River Road).

Money raised from this event will benefit the many service projects, both locally and internationally, of the Morrisville-Yardley Area Rotary Club.

For additional information, or to obtain a discount coupon, visit the Morrisville Carnival website at www.morrisvillecarnival.com or friend them on Facebook.

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33rd Annual State Museum Super Science Saturday celebrates NJ innovation

April 26, 2013 By webmaster

On May 4th, children won’t just learn from scientists at the NJ State Museum, they will become “scientists.”

Searching for artifacts in a mock excavation dig, participating in hands-on science experiments and soaring through outer space are just a few of the many free fun activities being offered during Super Science Saturday, the New Jersey State Museum and Planetarium’s largest single day event.

“From the time of its first inhabitants to today, New Jersey has been a state of innovators and scientific advancement,” said Anthony Gardner, Executive Director of the NJ State Museum and Planetarium. “This year’s Super Science Saturday theme celebrates New Jersey ingenuity and innovation through a wide array of engaging hands-on learning activities designed to foster and cultivate an interest and passion for science.”

Super Science Saturday will also feature, free live theater programs, specially-priced Planetarium shows and continuous demonstrations by over 30 science, technology, engineering and educational groups from around New Jersey including NASA, the NJ Paleontological Society and Jenkinson’s Aquarium, to name just a few.

Also, new this year, middle and high school educators who wish to demonstrate their innovative approaches to teaching science and technology in the classroom were invited to participate in a friendly competition. Three middle school teachers and three high school teachers will be selected and invited to demonstrate their work/learning activities during Super Science Saturday.

Super Science visitors and Museum staff will select a winner from the finalists and the winner will be announced at the event.

The State Planetarium also features a full schedule of shows with a special $5 dollar price (regularly $7 adult; $5 child) and as part of the program, the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton will present observations of the daytime sky using their telescopes.

The day kicks off at 10:00am and runs until 4:00pm, and admission and parking are free.

Planetarium tickets for all shows are sold until they are gone, so be sure to arrive early.

For a complete list of activities, exhibitors and Planetarium show times, visit www.statemuseum.nj.gov.

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The Contemporary’s Four Views of Trenton – 26th Annual Guided Bus Tours

April 24, 2013 By webmaster

The 26th annual Four Views of Trenton guided bus tours will be held Saturday, April 27th. Tours begin and end at the Contemporary Victorian Townhouse Museum, 176 West State Street, Trenton, NJ.

Doors open at 8:00am for coffee and Danish, buses depart promptly at 9:00am, and return at 3:00pm. The all-inclusive fee, including lunch, is $50.

The guides are members of the Trenton Historical Society. This program is made possible, in part, by a grant from the Mercer County Division of Culture and Heritage, in partnership with the NJ Historical Commission, Division of Cultural Affairs.

For additional information call 215-295-1498 or go to society@trentonhistory.org. Reservations are strongly recommended.

The tours are:

#1 – Rebellion, Relics & Resting Places – Learn from Civil War Historian Charles Webster Trenton’s connection with Civil War History while visiting relics and resting places significant to this tumultuous time in American History.

#2 – Capital County Treasures – Guide Dan Aubrey will lead you on this celebratory tour of Mercer County, which was organized 175 years ago. You will visit the nation’s first important archaeological site, a former king’s love nest, the oldest house in Mercer County and view public art by major American Artists and much more.

#3 – Roebling in Two Towns – Guide Sally Lane, Trenton Historian – You will learn that although the industrial complex that is famous for the Brooklyn Bridge, the San Francisco cable cars and much more. There will be a bus tour of the town of Roebling and time in the museum, a walk across a Roebling suspension bridge and images of bridges and the Roeblings in bronze, stone, oils and stained glass. Trenton sites will be included in this tour.

# 4 – Neighborhoods & the Arts with guide John Hatch, Trenton Architect – You will see Trenton’s diverse neighborhoods which house not only architectural gems, but beautiful art and interesting artists. This tour will visit not only some of the city’s best-known areas but also lesser known neighborhoods and art venues. Participants will be introduced to a wide range of the established and emerging artists who make Trenton a vibrant and interesting place in which to live.

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Morrisville Library holding book sale

April 24, 2013 By webmaster

The Morrisville Free Library will be holding its semi-annual book sale from 4:30pm to 8:00pm on Friday, April 26th, and from 10:00am to 3:00pm on Saturday, April 27th. The cost will be $5 a bag on Friday and $3 a bag on Saturday.

There will be a wide variety of books, videos and CDs from which to choose.

Children’s classics such as Curious George, Bambi and Peter Rabbit will be available as well as new favorites like My Little Pony, Scooby Doo and Max and Ruby. Harry Potter, The Vampire Diaries and Lemony Snicket may be found for juniors and teens.

Adults may choose from Stephen King, Barbara Kingsolver, Clive Cussler and John Grisham.

A myriad of cookbooks, romance novels, books for all types of hobby and craft enthusiasts, history books, fiction and non-fiction will be available for all ages. The library will also have a selection of early editions, classics and some collectibles, some as part of the silent auction.

If you’re looking to read something new, there will also be a Friends’ Picks section to help you find your next favorite author.

Be sure to come early on Friday for the best selection.

Morrisville Free Library is located at 300 North Pennsylvania Avenue in Morrisville. For more information, contact the library at 215-295-4850.

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Titanic Weekend at the Morrisville Free Library

April 4, 2013 By webmaster

Friday, April 12, @ 7:00 PM – Showing 1958 Movie: A Night To Remember

Saturday, April 13 @ 2:00PM – Guest Speaker: Sean Sullivan, Stoker on the Titanic

About the Presenter:

Patrick Peters has been a history buff his whole life. While exploring his grandfather’s attic at the age of five he found a book on the Titanic published in 1914. It captured his imagination and he has been studying the ill-fated ship ever since.

Mr. Peters has been reenacting historical figures for many years. His portrayals of Revolutionary War Apothecary Surgeon, Captain Ludwig Wirtenberger, and his Civil War Dentist have captivated audiences throughout the Tri-State area.

Now, added to his repertoire is Sean Sullivan, boiler-room stoker on the ill-fated Titanic. Mr. Peters’ integral knowledge of the many nuances and ironic turns of fate of the Titanic breathes new life into the “Wonder Ship” and is an event not to be missed.

Mr. Peters is a member of the National Titanic Society and has met Millvina Dean, the last survivor of the Titanic. Mrs. Dean passed away at 97 on May 31, 2009.

TO MAKE A RESERVATION FOR ONE OR BOTH EVENTS CALL 215-295-4850. The Morrisville Free Library, 300 N. Penna. Ave. Morrisville PA 19067

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Genshare meets at Falls Senior Center

March 1, 2013 By webmaster

Genshare, established in 2006, is a free genealogy club which meets on the second Thursday of the months of January, March, May, September and November at the Falls Township Senior Center, 282 Trenton Road, Fairless Hills, from 1:00 to 3:00pm.

On March 14th their presentation will be on the significance of wills in genealogical research.

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