Thursday, January 10, 2013
Get out in the community and enjoy local weekend events.
Electronics Recycling Event Where/when: The Chancellor Center 30 N Chancellor St, Newtown, Friday, Sautrday & Sunday, Why go: Each school in Council Rock will be participating in a CREF-Green Team recycling fundraiser. Bins will be available in all schools and The Chancellor center to collect electronics. It benefits the Council Rock Education Foundation (CREF) and The CR Green Team. Cost: Free Owl Prowl Where/when: Tamanend Park 1255 2nd Street Pike, Southampton, Saturday, 7 p.m. Why go: Meet at the Farmhouse and explore the mysterious nighttime world of owls with a local naturalist. Cost: Southampton residents free, non-residents adults $3, children $2 Wrightstown Farmers' Winter Mini-Market Where/when: Wrightstown Township Municipal…
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Avoid the traffic and impossible parking in the city by celebrating the new year locally.
Why deal with driving to the city and paying a pretty penny for parking when you can stay local to ring in the new year? Here's a roundup of local New Year's Eve celebrations. Many of these celebrations require purchasing a ticket or making reservations in advance. Buck Hotel Where: 1200 Buck Road, Feasterville Why go: There will be two rooms of entertainment and no ticket purchase necessary. The wedding band Dame will be performing in the presidential ballroom and DJ Johnny will be playing music in the tavern. There is a cash bar and the tavern menu will be available in both rooms. Cost: Prices vary—cash bar Steam Where: 606 2nd Street Pike, Southampton Why go: Tickets include an open bar from 10 p.m. - 2 a.m., butler served hors d'…
Thursday, December 20, 2012
If you haven't gone already, this is your last weekend to enjoy some of the best holiday events right here in our area.
Christmas Tree Sale Hosted by Boy Scout Troop 153 Where/when: Kmart, 176 W. Street Rd, Feasterville Trevose, Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Why go: A Lower Southampton Boy Scout Troop will be selling fresh-cut Christmas trees. They will have Douglas Firs and Fraser Firs in all sizes & shapes in addition to a 'Stand Straight' tree drill. They will be able to help you secure your tree to your car. Cost: Prices vary—cash only. 7th Annual Bucks County Holiday Treefest Where/when: Bucks County Visitors Center, 3207 Street Rd, Bensalem, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Why go: The Bucks County Visitor Center in Bensalem transforms into a wintry wonderland as the main gallery becomes home to the 7th Annual Bucks County Holiday …
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Get in the spirit of the holidays with these local weekend events.
Christmas Tree Sale Hosted by Boy Scout Troop 153 Where/when: Kmart, 176 W. Street Rd, Feasterville Trevose, Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Why go: A Lower Southampton Boy Scout Troop will be selling fresh-cut Christmas trees. They will have Douglas Firs and Fraser Firs in all sizes & shapes in addition to a 'Stand Straight' tree drill. They will be able to help you secure your tree to your car. Cost: Prices vary—cash only. Toys for Tots Where/when: Wings to Go, 1045 Bustleton Pike, Feasterville Trevose, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, All Day Why go: Wings to Go is collecting new and unwrapped toys for the Toys for Tots organization from now until December 9. Cost: Free Toys for Tots Drop off Site at Bensalem KinderCare Where/when: …
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Get in the spirit of the holidays with these local weekend events.
AOY Small Works Show Opening Reception Where/when: AOY Art Center, 949 Mirror Lake Rd, Yardley, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Why go: Come meet the artists, have some refreshments and view 100 small works (6"x6"), handcrafted in a large variety of media in this historic farmhouse on Patterson Farm. Proceeds benefit AOY Art Center educational programs and improvements. Cost: Free 7th Annual Bucks County Holiday Treefest Where/when: Bucks County Visitors Center, 3207 Street Rd, Bensalem, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Why go: The Bucks County Visitor Center in Bensalem transforms into a wintry wonderland as the main gallery becomes home to the 7th Annual Bucks County Holiday Treefest. Cost: Free Holiday Light Show …
Thursday, November 22, 2012
There are a variety of weekend events being held in the Lower Bucks County area.
7th Annual Bucks County Holiday Treefest Where/when: Bucks County Visitors Center, 3207 Street Rd, Bensalem, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Why go: The Bucks County Visitor Center in Bensalem transforms into a wintry wonderland as the main gallery becomes home to the 7th Annual Bucks County Holiday Treefest. Cost: Free Farmhouse Christmas Craft Show at Moland House Where/when: 1641 Old York Rd, Hartsville, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Why go: Find the perfect, handcrafted gift for everyone on your list. There will be beautiful creations from over 55 local crafters in this historic park. Cost: $1 admission benefits the Moland House Restoration Project Pet Valu Animal Food and Supply Drive Where/when: Pet Valu, …
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Spend the weekend at these fun, charitable and local events.
2013 Food Drive Where/when: Frank's Servicenter, John McShane Auto Body, McKenney Garage, Grows Auto Service of Southampton, Quaint Oak Bank; Friday, Saturday & Sunday, all day Why go: Help fight hunger by dropping items off at the above locations. All donations will be forwarded to Jesus Focus Ministry on Bristol Road in Churchville. Cost: Free Book Fair For Kids' Sake Where/when: Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 300 Neshaminy Mall, Bensalem, Friday, 6 - 9 p.m. Why go: Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County and the Neshaminy Mall Barnes and Noble for an evening of games, a guest reader and more. Cost: Free Energy Concepts and One Warm Coat - Local Drive Where/when: 2136 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m…
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Multiple food drives and holiday bazaars are being held this weekend.
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Thursday, November 8, 2012
Food Drive for Local Pantries Where/when: 119 Fairhill Dr, Churchville, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, All day Why go: Two Local Food Pantries - The Bucks County Housing Group and Jesus Focus Ministry - are in desperate need of food and toiletries, including salt, sugar, flour, tooth paste, shampoo, pain medication, diapers, baby food, canned veggies, bread, tuna, dry milk, coffee, tea, rice, beans cereal, chunky soups, peanut butter, jelly, mac & cheese, pancake mix, hot chocolate, spaghetti sauce, apple sauce, etc. If you can help, please contact Lynne Kelleher at 215-860-3229 or Lynne@LynneKelleher.com to arrange for pick up. Cost: Free 2013 Food Drive Where/when: Frank's Servicenter, John McShane Auto Body, McKenney Garage, Grows Auto …
Thursday, October 25, 2012
This weekend is full of local, fun, family-friendly and seasonal events!
Valley Of Fear Where/when: Phoenix Sport Club 301 E Bristol Rd, Feasterville Trevose, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 7 to 10 p.m. Why go: Check out Valley of Fear's newest attraction: Zombie Escape Maze! Scream at the haunt's ever popular haunted hayride and scary tales as well. Cost: Prices vary, visit ValleyofFear.com for coupons and discounts. Horrorfest at Shady Brook Farm Where/when: 931 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 7 to 10 p.m. Why go: Head to "America's Most Haunted Farm" for four thrilling attractions. Cost: $18 - $50 Halloween Happening Where/when: Northampton Recreation Center 345 Newtown Richboro Rd, Richboro, Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Why go: Join Northampton's biggest and oldest Halloween costume party! …
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Spend your weekend locally while raising funds and awareness for breast cancer. There are also a lot of other seasonal and family-friendly events in the area this weekend.
The Hype Game Show & DJ Dance Party Grades 6-8 Where/when: Northampton Recreation Center, Friday at 8 p.m. Why go: Kids in grades 6 to 8 are invited to join DJ "Double D" from Powerhouse Entertainment Studios for a night of "The Hype" Game Show followed by an hour of dancing. Compete in Game Show Contests, win prizes and dance the night away. Cost: $15 Big sMall Walk for Breast Cancer Where/when: Oxford Valley Mall, 2300 E Lincoln Hwy, Langhorne, Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. Why go: Raise funds for the Charles A. and Betty Bott Cancer Center at Holy Redeemer Hospital at the 3rd annual two-mile indoor walk. After the walk, attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about proper breast health care from Holy Redeemer experts, win …
