Out & About: July

Saturday, July 3 from 11am to 1pm

Morris Arboretum invites guests to Out on a Limb’s first birthday party on July 3rd from 11am-1pm. Enjoy free birthday cake starting at 12:00 pm, and a giveaway from Bredenbecks Bakery in Chestnut Hill, while supplies last. Visitors will enjoy a visit from Judy Tudy, the “mommy clown,” who combines magic and storytelling into one enchanting show. These interactive presentations allow children to reach into their imaginations and explore. Judy Tudy will also create balloon animals and flowers for kids. The festivities take place near the entrance to Out on a Limb, the 450 foot long canopy walk that lead you up into the tree tops, 50 feet above the ground. Visitors can experience the forest as a bird by entering a huge nest, complete with giant robin’s eggs, or as a squirrel by scampering down onto the Squirrel Scramble’s rope netting between towering trees. See trees as you never have before at Out on a Limb’s first birthday party. While you’re there, be sure you check out the Garden Railway with its new exhibit of

Roadside Attractions, and some fun circus trains. For more information, please visit www.morrisarboretum.org.

Saturday, July 24 and Sunday, July 25 from 12 to 7pm

The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce and the Bucks County Wine Trail are excited to present the first ever New Hope Summer Wine Faire. This all day wine tasting event takes place rain or shine at The Tuscany at the Towpath restaurant located on 18 West Mechanic Street, New Hope, PA. Tickets are $25 per person in advance and $30 day of event. The Faire is a wine tasting event featuring eight Bucks County vineyards: Buckingham Valley Vineyards, Crossing Vineyards & Winery, New Hope Winery, Peace Valley Winery, Rose Bank Winery, Rushland Ridge Vineyard, Sand Castle Winery and Wycombe Vineyards.  In addition, there will be an abundance of food and shopping to enjoy. For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit www.NewHopeWineFaire.com or email nhswf@comcast.net.

Wednesday and Saturday evenings through July 31

Newtown Borough’s Recreation Board has finalized details for its annual outdoor Movies in the Park summer film series. The 5 week/10 film events will run on Wednesday and Saturday evenings from June 30 through July 31. Everyone is encouraged to come down to Newtown Borough’s Linton Park, on Lincoln Avenue across from the CVS, with their blankets and chairs on Wednesday and Saturday evenings for the free summer movies. Beginning around 8:00 pm there will be live musical entertainment prior to the movies, which will be show when it gets dark (around 8:30). Popcorn will be provided by the Newtown Borough Recreation Board, cold drinks will be available, and donations will be accepted for the Newtown Theatre renovation and for other local fundraising groups. For more information, call (215) 579-4402.

Saturday, September 26 at 8pm

Taylor Hicks of American Idol fame and Matt Cusson will soon be performing at Verizon Hall in the Kimmel Center to raise funds for SOS Children’s Villages. SOS Children’s Villages was founded in 1949 to provide families and homes for orphaned and abandoned children. There are over 456 villages in 132 countries around the world. Please join them as they travel “Around the World” to raise funds for this important mission with a concert featuring the talented Hicks and Cusson. As seen in the photo, Hicks joins the staff at Forge Recording: Michael Birchard, Larry Levin and Sheldon Granor (owner). For more information, visit www.kimmelcenter.org or call (215) 893-1999.