Baseball, Pancakes, Picnics and More

There's so much to do this weekend!

HATBORO SUMMER FUN FESIVAL AND CARNIVAL Where/When: 6 p.m. nightly through Monday at Miller Meadow Natural Area, Horsham & South York roads, Hatboro. Why go: The Festival includes thrill rides, games, food and live entertainment to benefit the Enterprise Fire Company of Hatboro and the revitalization project of  Elm Street Hatboro. Cost: $2  VINTAGE BASEBALL GAME RETURNS Where/When: Noon Monday at Pickering Field, N. Chancellor and Jefferson streets in Newtown Borough. Why go: Players from the Newtown Strakes will face theFlemington Neshanock Base Ball Club, a squad that wears uniforms and uses equipment from the 19th Century. The game is sponsored by Council Rock Newtown Athletic Association. Cost: No cost for admission.   BRING YOUR OWN …

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'Just Painters' Share Camaraderie, Art Tips

Area painters meet at an Ivyland art teacher's studio for weekly sessions.

They watch each other. They laugh and learn. They critique. But, mostly they paint.  Once a week 20 area artists–from Bristol, Newtown, Washington Crossing, Elkins Park, Huntingdon Valley and beyond–crowd into Miriam Warfield's Ivyland studio to learn from their master, share ideas and take each other's feedback as they take paintbrush to canvas. The informal "Just Painters" group was born about a decade ago after Warfield's then-regular class at The Painters Nest in Upper Southampton was forced to take a hiatus after the studio's closure.  "It's a nice class," the semi-retired Warfield said during one of her two weekly classes. "I love it and they've become good friends." But, even friends critique one another to ensure that fellow …

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Band Fundraiser, Chicken BBQ Among Weekend Events

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here's a look at some local events.

DRIVE 4 UR SCHOOL Where/when: Saturday 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Council Rock High School North Why go: Bill Marsh Ford and Council Rock High School North Band Parents Association are partnering for the “Drive 4 UR School” fundraiser. Come to the school between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., test drive a car and the band gets $20 for each test drive. Cost: Free ANNUAL CHICKEN BBQ Where/when: Saturday starting at 11 a.m. at Saint Johns United Methodist Church Why go: The 29th annual Chicken BBQ will feature dine in or take out. There will be free children's activities from 1 to 4 p.m., including a bounce house, face painting, spin art, a scavenger hunt and more. Cost: $4 to $9, click here for details FARMERS MARKET What: The Wrightstown Farmers Market …

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Plant Sale, Farmers Market Among Weekend Events

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these local events.

Here's a look at some local weekend events: WASHINGTON CROSSING BREWFEST What: Sample beers from local, regional and national breweries, plus enjoy live music and food. The event is a fundraiser for Friends of Washington Crossing Park. When/where: Saturday from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Washington Crossing Historic Park (upper park behind Thompson Neely House.) Cost: $40, designated driver tickets are $10. Click here to purchase tickets online. NATIVE PLANT SALE What: Just in time for Mother's Day, Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve is hosting a Spring Native Plant Sale When/where: Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Road, New Hope Cost: Free for members, included with paid admission of $5 ($3 for …

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Council Rock Jazz Night is Friday

Council Rock hosts a night of jazz music Friday at Newtown Middle School.

Students from Northampton will participate in the Council Rock Jazz Night event this Friday. The event will be held in the auditorium of Newtown Middle School from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. It will be the 13th year for the Jazz Night festival, according to organizers. Admission is free and open to the public. All are welcomed to attend. All Council Rock elementary, middle and high school jazz bands will be peforming. There wil lbe performances by Maureen M. Welch, Newtown, Rolling Hills, and Hillcrest Elementary Schools; Holland, Newtown and Richboro Middle Schools; and Council Rock High Schools North and South.

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Free Concert Series Continues This Week

Bucks County Community College’s Department of the Arts is hosting a free concert series, which continues this week with three performances.

The Bucks County Community College Department of the Arts is in the midst of a free concert series that culminates Thursday with a performance from a big-band style jazz orchestra.  In addition to Thursday's finale, there will be free performances Monday and Wednesday. The Classical Ensembles perform Monday. Classical Ensembles consist of the Low Brass Ensemble under the direction of Brendan Hartz, and the Woodwind Ensemble and Saxophone Quartet, under the direction of Len Pierro. The 50-voice Concert Choir performs Wednesday under the direction of Rochelle Reed and faculty member Edward Ferdinand. The group will perform Mozart’s “Mass in C, K.259,” Eric Whitacre’s “Cloudburst” and a variety of American and English music.  The concert …

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Free Concert Series Opens Tonight at BCCC

The Music Area of Bucks County Community College’s Department of the Arts is presenting a six free concerts, which start tonight.

The Music Area of Bucks County Community College’s Department of the Arts is presenting a six free concerts, culminating in a performance by a big-band style Jazz Orchestra. The concerts, which start this week, are part of the school's Arts at Bucks celebrations. All concerts will be held in Presser Music Room in the Music & Multimedia Center beginning at 7:30 p.m. on the Newtown campus. The festivities kick off tonight, when the Chamber Jazz Ensemble presents a free concert.  The concert will feature students performing selections from a repertoire specifically composed for small-group jazz ensembles. The Madrigal Singers take the stage on Wednesday. Under the direction of faculty member Rochelle Reed, this vocal ensemble will entertain …

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Bucks County Rainy Day Guide

Visit Bucks County shares some tips on how to stay busy on a rainy day.

Bucks Fit 5K, Drug Take Back Among Weekend Events

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these local events.

Here's a look at some local weekend events: BUCKS FIT 5K What: Northampton Township Parks and Recreation is hosting the BucksFit 5K Run and Walk, which will benefit One Fund Boston, which supports victims of the Boston Marathon bombing earlier this month. When/where: Sunday at Northampton Township Municipal Park. Registration begins at 7:15 a.m. The 5K run begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by the 1K at 9 a.m. Cost: $20; $2 from each registration will go to One Fund Boston PLANT SWAP What: Newtown Township Parks and Recreation will host a plant swap. Participants can trade plants and seeds. When/where: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Newtown Township Administration Building. Cost: $2; visit www.newtownfun.com to register EARTH DAY …

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Council Rock Hosting Jazz Night

The Jazz Night event will be held at Newtown Middle School on May 10.