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Here are today's top five things you need to know going on in or around Northampton Township.
Temps will drop back down to a high of 60 for today, according to the National Weather Service, but at least it'll be sunny! Today is Maundy Thursday and several area churches will have special services to observe, including Advent Evangelical Lutheran Church. Since Council Rock students are on spring break, there will be no Board of School Directors meeting tonight. "Addicted" starts at the Bucks County Community College tonight at 8:00. Admission is $7 for regular seats and $5 for students. The performance includes music by the BCCC Jazz Ensemble before the show and during intermission. The…
The Langhorne Players' "Mauritius" is showing this weekend at the Spring Mill Garden. Read the review and find out more information about showtimes in yesterday's article. The Bucks County Community College Jazz Ensemble will perform at the Temperence House tonight at at 7:30. May the force be with you at tonight's Star Wars Training Academy. In honor of spring break, kids in first through fifth grade are invited to dress in their favorite costume from the famous movie series from 7:00 to 8:30 at the library. Teen volunteers are still needed and you can register online. The Women's Day of …
Today is the first full day of Passover. Ohev Shalom will have Passover services today and tomorrow from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Check their full calendar online for all holiday events. May the force be with you at tonight's Star Wars Training Academy. Kids in first through fifth grade are invited to dress in their favorite costume from the famous movie series from 7:00 to 8:30 at the library. Teen volunteers are still needed and you can register online. Rep. Scott Petri (R-Bucks) will hold a town meeting tonight at the library to "gather public input on ways to address the state’s $4 billion …
Council Rock schools are on spring break this week. Enjoy the time off! Teachers have in-service days today and tomorrow. There will still be several high school sporting events, which you can find on the school's calendar. The Bucks County Commissioners have sanctioned April "Child Abuse Awareness Month." Several organizations throughout the county will promote activities that educate the community about this issue. Tonight at 7:30 the St. Bede's School eigth grade class will perform "The Passion Play." Admission is free and donations will be accepted at well. Tomorrow temps will be in the …
Get out your Easter appetites! Tomorrow is Northampton Township's Breakfast with the Bunny from 9:30 to 11:30 at Maureen M. Welch Elementary.  Also tomorrow morning is the Senior Center indoor flea market from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Come check out the different vendors and meet other community members. Sen. Tommy Tomlinson's Children's Expo will be held at Council Rock South from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m on Saturday as well. More than 50 exhibitors will be there, in addition to many other activities. Find more information on the flyer or the senator's website. Council Rock boys lacrosse will …
The Monarch Theatre Troupe's newest production, "Jake's Women," continues this weekend at Rolling Hills Elementary. The performance is at 7:30 tonight, tomorrow and Saturday with a 2:00 p.m. matinee on Saturday as well. Tickets are $12.50 and can be purchased at the door. There are still plenty of seats open for the Parks & Recreation Department's NYC Bus Trip on May 21. The cost is $38 for a roundtrip bus ticket. The Council Rock Orchestra leaves today for their tour of France and Monaco. Patch wishes them a safe trip and fun abroad! Finally the rain has passed. Highs today are going to be …
Tonight at 6:30 is the Rolling Hills Elementary USA Fashion Show. If your child is participating, have him or her dressed and ready at the school between 6:20 and 6:25. Find more details on their website. The Council Rock Board of School Directors will hold a public forum at 7:00 tonight to discuss the 2011-12 fiscal year budget at the Chancellor Center. A new Yoga for Beginners class starts tonight at the Northampton Recreation Center at 6:30 and there are still open seats. Sign up on their website. Highs in the mid 50s today and periods of rain, according to the National Weather Service. …
Both Hillcrest and Churchville Elementary schools have PTO meetings at 9:30 this morning. The Free Library of Northampton will host a mother/daughter book group this evening from 7:00 to 8:00. The monthly reading list can be find at the library and you can register online here. Also at the library tonight at 7:00, licensed insurance broker Howard Peck, owner of Senior Insurance Solutions in Green Lane, PA, will be offering a free seminar entitled “Medicare Made Easy.” If you're 65 or older and want to know more about Medicare supplements, Medicare advantage, Part D Plans and more, come out to…
The BucksMont Organic Gardeners will meet at 7:15 tonight at the Churchville Nature Center Weather in Northampton today should be just under 80 degrees and there's a chance of rain and thunderstorms this evening, according to the National Weather Service. Enjoy! The Council Rock South orchestra will perform tonight at 7:00 as their farewell concert before they leave for France on April 14. Boys baseball will play Neshaminy today at 3:30 at home. Come cheer on your hawks! You must sign up for Breakfast with the Bunny by noon today if you haven't yet done so. The event will be held this …
Got antiques? From 7:00 to 10:00 tonight at the Southampton Summer Day Camp, the Council Rock Education Foundation is presenting "What’s it Worth? With Dr. Lori." Dr. Lori is a nationally famous antiques appraiser. Admission is $15 without appraisal, $40 for admission with appraisal. Each additional item appraised is $15. There will be refreshments, door prizes and raffles.  Same old, same old. Temps in the mid 50s today and a chance of rain, according to the National Weather Service. The Monarch Theatre Troupe's newest production, "Jake's Women," opens tonight at Rolling Hills Elementary. …
Tonight at 7:30, the Bucks County Community College Student Jazz Ensemble will perform tonight at the Temperance House. The Council Rock South boys tennis team has a home match this afternoon against Wissahickon at 3:30. Come out and root for your Golden Hawks! The next race in the Bucks 5k Series is coming up in just 10 days in Furlong, Pa., and there's plenty of time to get in shape! The Bridge Valley Trailblazer Race for Autism will take place on April 16 and more information can be found on their website. There's a chance of showers again today with a high in the upper 50s, according to …
There's a planning commission meeting tonight at 7:30 at Richboro Middle School. They'll be discussin several proposed ordinances and here's the rest of the agenda. If you have some time for a good cause, come to the Churchville Nature Center tonight from 6:00 to 9:00 to sort shoes with the local nonproift, Re-Use Your Shoes, and the Single Volunteers of Bucks County.  The Bucks County Community College presents the 12th Annual Media Day: New Opportunities in the News Business. Reporters from the local area, including Patch editors, will give workshops on different aspects of the journalism …
It's time for spring! Highs in the low 70s today and a chance of showers throughout the day and evening, according to the National Weather Service. From 9:00 to 5:00 today, the Ivyland Art Group will showcase its newest collection titled "Waiting for Spring" at the Bucks County Visitors Center in Bensalem. If you want to make a day out of it, visit the Bucks County Community College's Newtown campus to see the 16th Annual Bucks County High School Art Exhibition. This is the best student work in the county and some of it could make it to a national showcase. Tonight at Chick-fil-A in Newtown, …
GLEE fanatic? Tonight you have a chance to see the "Warblers" live at Central Bucks East in Doylestown. Also known as The Beezlebubs, an a capella group from Tufts University, the group will perform a benefit concert for the American Red Cross. Find information about tickets and timing in Monday's article. The area might have a "situation" tonight when Michael "the Situation" Sorrention makes an appearance at the Parx Casino tonight after 9:00. The visit is part of his tour promoting a protein-infused vodka called Devotion.  The nasty weather hasn't left us out, and that is no April Fool's …
Tonight is Council Rock South's talent show at 7:00. Come out and see all your favorite acts. Tickets are $5 and can only be picked up during school lunches. It's that time! Starting Saturday, the Easter Bunny will be at Boscov's in the Neshaminy Mall. Come get your child's photo taken and get a free magazine subscription. Rain and temps in the low 40s today, but dropping lower and with a chance of snow at night. Snow could accumulate up to an inch, according to the National Weather Service. Sweet Treats by Debra is back. The "Welcome Spring" chocolate class will take place in the Recreation …
The Bucks County Special Olympics are coming up in a month. If you're interested in volunteering or signing someone up, you can read more about it in the attached pdf or find the application online. The Churchville Nature Center is hosting a pre-school arts and crafts class this morning from 10:00 to 11:00. This class is a great way to introduce your pre-schooler to nature in a fun and interactive way. This morning the Council Rock North and South PTOs will meet at 9:30 at Council Rock North. If you can't make it and have a question you want to address towards either administration, email it …
The senior center has organized a trip to the Bristol Riverside Theatre to see "Great Balls of Fire" on Wednesday, June 22. While it may seem far away, tickets are on sale now and they're just $54 per person for a lunch at Gabrielle’s in Levittown and an orchestra seat ticket to the 2:00 show.  You must provide your own transportation for this event, but they'll have directions available. For more information, call (215) 357-8199. Sunny today with temperatures in the high 40s, according to the National Weather Service.  Do you have an old gaming device you don’t use anymore? Two community …
Happy hour at Patagonia Bar and Grill in Richboro is 4:30 to 6:30 every evening during the week. During these hours, everything is half off. Enjoy their steak, fish, salads, appetizers and drinks at a discounted price. Celebrate Women's History month at the Bucks County Community College. Today from 10:00 to 2:00, BCCC will host the "Reading and Writing Women Open Mic" at its Newtown campus. Several guest poets will perform and the event is free and open to the public. Looks like March isn't going to go out like a lamb afterall. In the last days of the month, expect temps in the 40s today, …
Are you creative and outdoorsy? The Churchville Nature Center is looking for volunteers to help design its new Outdoor Play Area. Check here for information on helping out while they gear up for the new renovations. Tonight at 7 Fitlife teams up with the Autism Cares Foundation to bring the community a free exercise and game night for any child or adult with Autism. Call Fitlife for more details. After tonight the storm will moving out of our area, but through today expect intermittent rain in the morning and highs in the 40s, according to the National Weather Service. The Churchville Inn …
Tonight is the monthy Board of Supervisors meeting at 7:00 the Administration Building. The board will be welcoming home Air Force Airman First Class Shawn Lundy, who was on tour in Qatar. They will also dicuss the open air burning ordinance. Read the full agenda here. The Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce will hold a business expo today from 3:00 to 7:00 at King's Caterers in Bristol. If you're a member of the business community, you may want to check this out and enjoy networking with other local businesses. Uh oh. Looks like winter hasn't quite finished its stay in the area. Starting …

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