Out & About: August

Thursday, August 12th

Get your blankets and picnic baskets ready for Morris Arboretum’s annual outdoor summer concert series. Two fun evenings of XPN Kids Corner concerts sponsored by WXPN 88.5FM  in August are sure to be a hit. All concerts take place outdoors in the Morris Arboretum’s beautiful Azalea Meadow.

This August, Amy(r) is on a mission to teach children about being fit! As a mom, a certified fitness instructor and an acclaimed singer/songwriter with a collection of four Grammy(r) cataloged children’s CDs, her programs appeal to youngsters by engaging imagination to teach basic fitness. The interactive musical Fitness Rock & Roll(tm) programs focus on the ABC’s of fitness skills: agility, balance and coordination. In addition, they encourage repetitive cardiovascular movement throughout the duration of a song. By practicing these skills in a fun supportive environment the program supports development of a child’s positive athletic identity and promotes a vision for the child to remain physically active into adulthood. For more information, visit www.MissAmyKids.com.

Monday September, 6th through Sunday, September 19th

Peddler’s Village kicks off two months of fall family fun on September 6 with the 32nd Annual Scarecrow Competition and Display followed by the 32nd Annual Scarecrow Festival on Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19. Rain or shine. Admission and parking are free for all events.

The 32nd Annual Scarecrow Competition and Display features more than 100 colorful scarecrow creations on outdoor public exhibit Monday, September 6 through Sunday, October 24. Participants compete for $5,000 in prizes. The public votes for their favorites through September 24. Winners will be announced and posted on the Peddler’s Village website by Saturday, October 2. Prizes will be mailed the week of October 25, 2010.

Saturday, September 25th

On September 25th, from 10 AM until 5 PM, fine artists and one-of-a-kind crafters will set up along West Afton Avenue, up Penn Valley Drive and into Buttonwood Park. While strolling along West Afton Avenue, visitors will be able to enjoy the scenic beauty of Lake Afton and historic Yardley Borough.

Harvest Day is an authentic Fine Arts and Crafts Festival with beautiful artwork and handmade pieces offered by over 100 exhibitors, lots of family entertainment, music, delicious food vendors, and community-sponsored booths.  The festival is held rain or shine and admission is free to the public.

Harvest Day is a fundraiser sponsored by Makefield Women’s Association (MWA) and Yardley Business Association (YBA).  One hundred percent of YBA’s profit goes to funding Borough activities and one hundred percent of MWA’s profit goes to local charities. For more information call (215) 321-7648 or visit www.makefieldwomensassociation.org.