Northampton Herald Events

May happenings at the Northampton Library

April 29, 2013 By webmaster

Science in the Summer Registration – Summer 2013 is almost here and the “Science in the Summer” people require early registration. Consequently, the Northampton Library is taking registration on a first come/first serve basis on Wednesday, May 1st beginning at noon. Science in the Summer will be Monday through Thursday, July 22nd, July 23rd, July 24th, and July 25. For Level 1- grades 2-3, and Level 2 – grades 4-6, there is a morning session and an afternoon session for each. Mark your calendars! Call the library for more details at 215-357-3050.

Author visit: Wendy Plump – Tuesday, May 21st, 7:00pm-8:30pm. New Hope author Wendy Plump will be on hand to discuss her book, “Vow: a Memoir of a Marriage.” Wendy has appeared on The View, NPR’s Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane, and Sirius Satellite Radio.

The Music of Downton Abbey – Saturday, May 18th, 2:00pm-4:00pm. Terri Evans, Ed Stout and Marion Evans will present a compelling look at the times and the music of the Edwardian period, World War I and the Roaring Twenties leading up to the WWII years. Costumes and some video from the Masterpiece Theater presentation of Downton Abbey will be shown. No registration is required.

Free Financial Seminar – Saturday, May 11th at 2:00pm, the library continues its monthly financial workshop. No registration required. Evening Drop-In Story Time – Second Monday of the month, May 13th, 7:00-7:30pm. Children of all ages are invited to drop in with a parent or caregiver for some stories and music!

Filed Under: Northampton Herald Events Tagged With: entertainment, events, family, music, Northampton Library

Plant a Seed Inspire a Dream prepares for Fifth Annual Fundraiser

April 26, 2013 By webmaster

The Plant a Seed Inspire a Dream Foundation, founded in Bucks County, is hosting its Fifth Annual Fundraiser at the Spring Mill Manor, Ivyland, on May 11th. The event will start at 7:00pm and includes both a silent and live auction as well as a buffet style dinner and cash bar with live entertainment and DJ Joel Katz.

Volunteers are needed to help set up the auction items, check-in guests, tally the auction items and to aid with the overall execution of the event. Contact Michael Tucker at PASFoundationUS@gmial.org or directly at 267-503-2998, or Michele Rice at Michele@plantaseedfoundation.org to help.

If you are interested in attending the event, tickets are on sale through their website at www.plantaseedfoundation.org for $35.

Auction items include autographed Philadelphia sports memorabilia, restaurant gift certificates, overnight hotel stays, theatre tickets, wine baskets and much more!

If you would like to donate an item to be included in the silent or live auction, sponsor a Plant a Seed child, or purchase an ad in the program booklet, contact Michael Tucker. To donate directly to the foundation, visit the following link and choose the “donate” icon: http://plantaseedfoundation.org/ways-to-help.html.

The mission of the Plant a Seed Inspire a Dream Foundation is to provide children of low-income families with the opportunity to pursue their passions while interacting with positive role models.

Filed Under: Northampton Herald Events Tagged With: events, fundraiser, Plant a Seed Inspire a Dream Foundation, Spring Mill Manor

YWCA Bucks to hold 22nd Annual ‘Salute to Women Who Make a Difference’ Awards Dinner

April 26, 2013 By webmaster

YWCA Bucks County will hold its 22nd Annual Salute to Women Who Make a Difference Awards Dinner on Thursday evening, May 9th, at Spring Mill Manor in Ivyland. The evening will begin at 5:30pm with a cocktail reception and Silent Auction.

In addition to a cocktail reception, full-course dinner and the awards and recognition program, the evening will feature a Silent Auction that will offer a wide variety of interesting items for the home and for leisure enjoyment and entertainment.

The public is cordially invited to attend. Tickets for the Salute are $80 each.

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‘Medicare Made Easy’ – Free seminars at local libraries

April 20, 2013 By webmaster

Howard Peck of Senior Insurance Solutions, an agency based in Green Lane, PA, will be hosting free 60-minute seminars explaining all of your Medicare options in a clear and straightforward manner at local libraries next month.

Whether you are turning 65 or over 65 and still working with retirement in sight, you will find these seminars extremely informative and entertaining.

Topics covered will include: Turning 65, Medicare Advantage, MediGap, Part ‘D’ Drug Plans and the guidelines to the different Enrollment Periods …along with plenty of time for Q & A.

Howard is a Pennsylvania Licensed Insurance Broker who specializes almost exclusively in Medicare Planning. He is a member of the National Association of Medicare Supplement Advisors and the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. Howard has been holding these successful seminars since 2008.

The seminars are for educational purposes only and the selling of Medicare Supplement Plans will not be offered!

The Current Seminars are: April 23rd, 7:00pm at the Northampton Library in Richboro; April 24th, 7:00pm at the Free Library of Southampton in Feasterville; and April 29^th, 7:00pm at the Southampton Library in Southampton.

For more information or to RSVP call Senior Insurance Solutions at 267-923-5281.

Filed Under: Northampton Herald Events, Senior Scene, Southampton Spirit Events Tagged With: events, Medicare, Medicare Made Easy, seminars, Senior Insurance Solutions, seniors

Second Annual Nor’wester Readers Dog Walk and Family Fair is May 5th

April 19, 2013 By webmaster

It’s coming! The Second Annual Nor’wester Readers Dog Walk and Family Fair is scheduled for Sunday, May 5th (rain or shine) at Tyler Park (art barn entrance) in Bucks County.

Mark your calendars now for this fun, popular, and exciting event. ALL walkers are welcomed, with or without a dog. The proceeds will be used to grow the organization so more therapy dog teams can be placed in public and private school classrooms.

Nor’wester Readers, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, provides registered therapy dog teams who work cooperatively with teachers to support and build student motivation. The presence of the therapy dog teams offers a stress free learning environment to improve student self-esteem and confidence.

The organization is currently working in The Center School (Abington), Bensalem Township School District, Council Rock School District, New Hope-Solebury School District, Olney Charter High School, and Pennsbury School District. More than 800 students are currently benefitting weekly from the impact therapy dogs offer by their presence in the learning environment.

In its sixth year of service, Nor’wester Readers’ therapy dog teams have worked in regular education classrooms, learning support, social and emotional support, autistic support, multiple disabilities, life skills, with guidance counselors, with at-risk teens, and in crisis intervention.

Along with a three-mile and ½-mile mini walk, the “Dog Walk” event will offer vendors, raffles, face painting, a professional pet and family photographer, Moonbounce, dancing dogs performances, an entertaining dog contest, horse drawn wagon rides provided by A Better Way Farm Belgians. . . and much more!

They will also be offering both Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog testing.

Contact Melinda Berger at 215-906-9229 for CGC and TD testing details. Reservations will need to be made for testing in advance. Pledge forms are available on the Nor’wester Readers Dog Walk website page at www.norwesterreaders.org for any individual wishing to participate in the fund-raising effort. Prizes will be awarded for the highest amount raised.

Individuals wishing to support the organization but are unable to participate in the walk can be “virtual walkers” by donating via the razoo link at the top of the “Dog Walk” web page.

Sponsors and vendors are enthusiastically welcomed, and all related forms are also posted on the website.

Mark the date on your calendars NOW, and plan to attend with your dog, family, and friends to support a worthwhile cause. See the webpage for more information or call 215-504-0154.

In addition, Nor’wester Readers is always recruiting new therapy dog teams. If interested, visit the website for information on the application process.

Filed Under: Newtown Gazette Events, Northampton Herald Events Tagged With: Dog Walk, events, family, Nor’wester Readers, therapy dogs, Tyler Park

CR South Orchestra hosts festival on April 26th

April 15, 2013 By webmaster

Members of the public are invited to attend an extraordinary evening of music as the Council Rock South Orchestra hosts their Ninth Annual Orchestra Festival on Friday, the 26th of April from 5:30pm until 10:00pm in the school auditorium, 2002 Rock Way in Holland.

This event is open to the public, and showcases some of the best high school orchestras in Pennsylvania. Come for an hour or for the entire evening!

Tickets may be purchased at the door for $8 (adults) and $5 (students/senior citizens); food and non-alcoholic beverages will also be available for purchase.

This year’s performances will include top orchestras from Council Rock North, Lower Merion, Pennsbury, and Easton high schools, as well as Council Rock High School South.

Both Holland and Richboro Middle School orchestras will also perform. Additional questions should be directed to cropsmail@gmail.com.

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Spring into the Northampton Library

March 29, 2013 By webmaster

Spring has sprung at the Northampton Library!

Silent Auction: In commemoration of National Library Week (April 13th-20th), take part a silent auction for a signed copy of Norman Mailer’s “Naked and the Dead.” Put in your bid during the entire month, maybe you will be the winner of this valuable signed edition.

National Library Week celebrations continue – on Saturday, April 13th at 3:00pm learn about the phenomenon of Shen Yun, who they are, what they do and how they are keeping their cultural heritage alive. No registration required.

Fred Miller will return to the Northampton Library on Saturday, April 27th with another stupendous, foot-tapping lecture in song. Join in on the fun – no registration required.

Toddler Story Time: Tuesdays, April 23rd through May 14th, 10:30-11:30am. Story Time for children between 2-3½ years old, with a caregiver. Registration begins April 2nd.

Evening Drop-In Story Time: Second Monday of the month – April 8th, 7:00-7:30pm. Children of all ages are invited to drop in with a parent or caregiver for some stories and music!

The library is introducing “Wishlist,” a way to help purchase needed items. Your gift is tax-deductible and will assist the library in meeting the growing demand for materials and services.

Click “Donate” on the library’s web page, www.northamptontownshiplibrary.org, then click the “Wishlist” icon. “Pick a Wish and Help Build a Better Library!”

Thank you for your support!

Filed Under: Northampton Herald Events Tagged With: activities, events, family, Northampton Library, silent auction

March is marvelous at the Northampton Library

February 25, 2013 By webmaster

As February progresses into March, the Free Library of Northampton Township is filled with a lot of fun things to do for both kids and adults.

What better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than at the library on February 23rd and March 23rd participating in the Lego Club!

Bring the family for a fun afternoon activity. Build with the library’s Legos and let your imagination soar!

Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary.

Evening Drop-In Story Time – March 11th, April 8th, 7:00-7:30pm. Children of all ages are invited to drop in with a parent or caregiver for some stories and music! No registration necessary.

Baby Story Time – Wednesdays, March 13th-April 3rd, 11:30am-12:15pm. For children 6-23 months of age. Register now. A “lap sit” program with simple stories, finger plays, rhymes, songs and puppets. This program includes early literacy skills and is a great way to meet other new parents.

Family Bingo Night – Tuesday, March 14th, 7:00-8:30pm. Who will be the first to shout “BINGO!” Bring the whole family for a chance to test your luck for small prizes. Beverages and snacks will be provided.

Visit the Northampton Library’s new Web page at https://www.northamptontownshiplibrary.org for the Events Calendar, access to E-Book and Downloadable Music Databases.

Check out the library’s new “Wish List”!

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Northampton Parks & Recreation happenings

February 22, 2013 By webmaster

The Spring Parks & Recreation brochure is full of programs, classes and events for all ages and interests. Take a moment to visit northamptonrec.com and discover classes to fit your lifestyle.

Sign up for a new event, Bunny Hunt “Egg” Venture, which will be held on Saturday, March 23rd. The bunny can’t be found and we need your help. Join in a magic show and find clues to help us hunt down and find Peter Rabbit. Details and registration info is on the Web, no walk-ins accepted.

Camp registration is open and ongoing for Northampton Township residents and will open to non-township residents on March 20th. Reserve your child’s spot now for all Camp for Me, Playground, Quest and Teen Summit Summer Camps.

Tickets are on sale now for $26 for the Philadelphia Flower Show, March 2nd-10th.

Take advantage of savings for local ski resorts and discounted movie tickets offered through P&R.

Your trash is someone’s treasure. Here’s a chance to clean out your gently used sports and hobby equipment. P&R will host a Sport and Hobby Sale/Swap on Saturday, April 13th from 9:00am-1:00pm, at the Civic Center. Sellers reserve your space for only $15. Details and application are online. Free to the public.

Start training now for the BucksFit 5K Run/1K Walk at the Municipal Park on Sunday, April 28th. The BucksFit 5K invites all ages along with elementary age children to register and represent their school to promote fitness and healthy life choices.

It’s not too late to think ahead. The Northampton Swim Club is your answer to beat the heat and cool off Monday through Friday this summer. Swim Club memberships, as well as swim lesson registration, are now being accepted. Don’t miss out on early pre-season discount prices through March 31st.

Pre-school applications are now being accepted for the four and four plus classes for the September ’13 season. Questions? Call 215-357-5396.

For additional information on these and the many other programs, refer to the spring brochure, visit northamptonrec.com, or call the P&R office at 215-357-6800 ext. 249.

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Council Rock Choir & Orchestra hosting free concert on Dec. 19th

December 14, 2012 By webmaster

Members of the public are invited to attend an extraordinary evening of music as the Council Rock South Choir and Orchestra present their Winter Concert on Wednesday, the 19^th of December at 7:00pm in the school auditorium, 2002 Rock Way in Holland.

This concert also represents the Farewell Concert of the South Choir prior to departure on their 2012 Costa Rica performance tour.

Orchestra performances, under the direction of Mr. Chris Simon, will include Smetana’s The Moldau, which features flute soloists Jaime Swank and Jennifer Park.

The upbeat tempo of Anderson’s Sleigh Ride will showcase the entire orchestra in a holiday favorite.

In addition, Berlioz’s March to the Scaffold will amaze and delight audiences of every age.

The choir, under the direction of Mr. Corey Axler, will perform holiday and other selections including Pinkham’s Christmas Cantata and Franz Beibl’s Ave Maria, as well as a new arrangement of Turn the World Around by Harry Belafonte.

Over 150 choir students and parents will travel to Costa Rica for performances in La Fortuna, Belen, Sarchi, and Alajuela.

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