An Evening With Bill White
Wednesday, June 30th from 6:30 to 8:30pm

William L. White is a senior research consultant at Chestnut Health Systems/Lighthouse Institute and past board chair of Recovery Communities United. He has a Master’s degree in Addiction Studies and 35 years of experience in the addictions field. He has authored or co-authored more than 275 articles and monographs and thirteen books. In 2003, he received the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers’ Michael Q. Form  Journalism Award. Bill White will provide a brief history of addiction, treatment, and recovery in the United States, including the new Recovery Advocacy Movement and how the Movement is pushing local communities toward a more recovery-oriented system of care. For more information, call (215) 345-6644 or visit www.bccadd.org.

Celebrate America’s Birthday at the Peddler’s Village 7th Annual “Celebration of Freedom”
Saturday, July 3rd from 4 to 10pm

Celebrate America’s birthday at the 7th Annual Peddler’s Village “Celebration of Freedom,” on Saturday, July 3rd. A spectacular fireworks display will be presented at 9:15 pm by the renowned Pyrotecnico, creator of dazzling pyrotechnic displays for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Phillies. Live entertainment, delicious picnic style favorites, and children’s crafts and activities round out this fun-filled family event. Peddler’s Village is located at Routes 202 and Street Road in Lahaska. For more information, please visit www.peddlersvillage.com or call (215) 794-4000.

Fonthill’s Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
Sunday, July 4th, from 12 to 5pm

Experience the “good-old days” at an early 20th century July 4th celebration. Festivities include
a decorated bike parade, free old-time games, watermelon eating contests, tug-o-war, live music
picnic foods and more. $4 adults, $1 youth (5-17). Sponsored by PECO, MATCOR, Inc. and Penn Color. For more information, visit www.fonthillmuseum.org.

Honorary chairperson for the event is Marilyn Neiman, former President of Hope for the Animals, who has devoted 20 years to animal rescue in Bucks County. The Bucks County Commissioners, Shady Brook Farm, Stark & Stark, George Leck & Son, A Royal Flush, Sesame Place, and Parx Casino are among the sponsors of the event.

Over 100 vendors will exhibit crafts, jewelry, and pet products and service at the festival field at Shady Brook Farm, the staging area for the Strut. Special events will occur throughout the day, including dog training and agility demonstrations, “Ask the Vet” featuring Lilli Kusiak, DVM, owner of Indian Walk Veterinary Center; The Blessing of the Animals; massages for tired dogs (and walkers); and pet photos.

Local animal rescue organizations will have adoptable dogs available as “loaners” for walkers and for those who wish to provide a forever, loving home. Three weeks prior to Tail Waggers Strut, on April 21, several area restaurants will host ”Appetite for Saving Animals” a dinner hour fundraiser. Participating restaurants will donate a portion of the evening’s revenue to CAS’ Sanctuary Building Fund.

For further information regarding the 1st Annual Tail Waggers Strut, you may also contact The Crossings Animal Sanctuary by calling (215) 321-4673 or visiting www.thecrossingsanimalsanctuary.org.

Gardens of the Jazz Age Sponsored by Heritage Conservancy
Monday, May 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  
Spend an afternoon enjoying the gardens of an exciting and extravagant era in our history, between the end of the First World War and the 1929 stock market crash, known as the Jazz Age. Garden historian and educator Jenny Rose Carey will focus on gardens from different parts of the country that epitomize the soul of the Jazz Age. Using images from glass slides, Jenny will discuss how the musical innovations of Jazz and the changing socio-economic situation in America, influenced gardens. The presentation will include wonderful images of Aldie Mansion’s Gardens taken in the Jazz Age. A light lunch will be provided during the presentation followed by a brief tour of Aldie Mansion and its gardens. Tickets are $35 per person

Morris Arboretum Wetlands Provide an Ideal Site for Bird-Sightings
Wednesday, May 12 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

If you’ve ever driven by the Morris Arboretum’s wetlands and meadow on your way up the hill to visit the garden and never stopped, you are missing out on some wonderful wildlife. Join expert birder Ruth Pfeffer to learn about the birds found at the Morris Arboretum during the spring season. The wetlands area provides great habitat for a wide variety of birds year-round, but it really comes alive in the Spring. You’ll see resident nesting birds and Spring migrants as they move north for the summer. You’ll learn about the species richness of this very important wildlife area and what makes it such a great place for our feathered friends. Attendees should bring binoculars. Leader, Ruth Pfeffer will provide the wealth of her expertise and enthusiasm about her subject that is infectious, plus a spotting scope and birding books. Loaner binoculars are available. Cost is $20 for Arboretum members and $25 for non-members. To learn more and register, please call (215) 247-5777 x 156 or 125 or visit the Morris Arboretum online at www.morrisarboretum.org under Education.

The Peddler’s Village 41st Annual Strawberry Festival
Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 2 from 10am to 6pm
Welcome Spring with a weekend full of family fun at the 41st Annual Peddler’s Village Strawberry Festival. Taste strawberries prepared in every way possible from chocolate-dipped, smoothies and fritters to shortcakes, pastries and pies. Pick up some fresh berries and jars of preserves to take home. Contestants will compete for the blue ribbon each day at 3 pm on the Main Green in the Strawberry Pie Eating Contests. More than 40 of the region’s finest artisans will exhibit and sell unique handcrafted works on the Street Road Green. Live musical entertainment throughout the Village and creative activities in the children’s crafts areas round out the weekend’s activities. Peddler’s Village is located at Routes 202 and Street Road in Lahaska, Bucks County. For more information, visit www.peddlersvillage.com or call (215) 794-4000.

Contemporary Folklore
On display through Sunday, June 13
This exhibition highlights sculptural work that touches upon dominant themes studied within the discipline of folklore. The four exhibiting artists translate stories from mythology, legends and personal experience into three-dimensional form and in doing so, raise questions about how we come to understand our shared history. This show is one of over 90 exhibitions that are part of INDEPENDENCE: The 44th Annual NCECA (National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts) conference taking place in Philadelphia from March 31 to April 3, 2010 hosted by The Clay Studio. The James A. Michener Museum is located at 138 S. Pine Street in Doylestown. For more information, call (215) 340-9800 or visit www.michenerartmuseum.org.

The One and Only Tommy Dorsey Orchestra
Conducted by Buddy Morrow

Coming to Central Bucks High School West April 30th 2010 at 7pm. Jazz West opening for The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. Tickets: $25.00/$20.00 seniors and students. Available at the door or the Central Bucks West office. For more information, contact: 215-348-8984.

Historical Society of Hilltown Township 3rd Annual Fall Festival and Open House
September 18, 2010, 10-3, rain or shine

Tour the Hartzel-Strassburger Homestead, circa 1847 at 407 Keystone Drive and Bethlehem Pike, Sellersville, Hilltown Township. Enjoy local artisan exhibits in the Homestead and under the tent, hands on demonstrations through out the day, baked goods for sale, antiques & collectibles, a large book sale in the library, and refreshments available. Free Admission info: 267-614-9174

Join Central Bucks Family YMCA for a Tuscan-flavored evening of dining and dancing held in Keenan Mercedes, Swamp Road, Doylestown, as food, décor and gift items echo the warmth and ambience of the Italian countryside. Proceeds benefit Central Bucks Family YMCA’s Financial Assistance program to provide kids and families with Y programs and membership that they may not be able to otherwise afford.

Guests arriving at 5:30p.m. will be included in the award presentation to Susan R. Berg, PhD, recipient of the Lois Burpee Volunteer Service Award to honor an outstanding Central Bucks Family YMCA volunteer. Then all will enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres beginning at 6p.m. while browsing through a wide array of silent auction gifts including vacation homes, original artwork, services and more. A gourmet dinner by Memorable Affairs will be served, followed by a live auction of premium items. Guests will enjoy dancing to live music by the Slippery Band until 11p.m. For more details, or to preview live and silent auction items, visit www.cbfymca.org. For tickets, information, contact Rachel Mauer at (215) 348-8131, x 167.

Meryl Streep Shares Her Local Roots in PBS Series, “Faces of America”
Tuesday, March 23 at 10 p.m.

Building on the success of his series “African American Lives,” Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. turns to the latest tools of genealogy and genetics to explore the family histories of 12 renowned Americans, including legendary actress Meryl Streep. Streep’s recent visit to Heritage Conservancy’s historic Aldie Mansion headquarters and tour of her ancestral home in the Forks of Neshaminy Lasting Landscape with Conservancy VP Jeffrey Marshall is documented in this acclaimed television special.

The producers and staff of the show researched Ms. Streep’s genealogy and discovered that she was a descendant of John Wilkinson from Bucks County. In addition to guiding Streep on an unforgettable tour of the homes and farms of her family, Marshall also educated her about the Conservancy’s mission of conservation, as well as the history of the Aldie Mansion, a stunning Tudor Revival home that was built by William and Martha Mercer in 1927. The series, “Faces of America” was unveiled nationally on Wednesday, February 10, and the local episode on Meryl Streep will premiere on Tuesday, March 23 at 10 p.m.

Pops Concert at Delaware Valley College
Saturday, March 27 at 8p.m.

The Bucks County Symphony is pleased to announce its annual Pops Concert at Delaware Valley College in Doylestown. The Orchestra, under the skillful direction of Maestro Gary Fagin, will accompany this year’s guest artists Triple Play, an acoustic blues/jazz/folk trio with vocals that includes Chris Brubeck, Joel Brown, and Peter Madcat Ruth. Mr. Brubeck, son of jazz great Dave Brubeck, says “We are hard to define; we patrol the borders of blues, jazz, funk and folk. We are a tricky group to categorize. It is not just instruments as everyone sings harmony and lead and everyone in the group writes as well.”

This promises to be one of the best concerts of an already outstanding season. The seating for this concert will be cabaret style and the audience is encouraged to bring refreshments to enjoy during the concert. Tickets are $60 and may be purchased online at www.buckscountysymphony.org or by calling (215) 348-7321.

New Hope Restaurant Week
Sunday, March 21 through Friday, March 26

The first ever New Hope Restaurant Week special promotion includes a $29.95 three-course, prix-fixe meal at seventeen New Hope participating restaurants. Participating restaurants include: Café Europa, Golden Pheasant Inn, Havana, Italian Cucina, Karla’s, The Landing Restaurant, Logan Inn, Marcella’s, Marsha Brown, Martine’s River House, Mother’s Wine Bar, Sandbar at 90 Main, The Mansion Inn, Harlan’s Restaurant & Cabaret, Triumph Brewing Company, Tuscany at the Towpath House and Villa Vito Restaurant. Please visit www.NewHopeChamber.com to view the prix-fixe menus and detailed information on all of the restaurants.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt at Philadelphia Premium OutletsSunday, March 28
Join us for a fun-filled morning and delicious breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Breakfast will be sponsored by Green Leafs and Bananas from 9am-10am in the Food Court. The egg hunt will follow beginning promptly at 10am in Center Court next to Coach. Plastic eggs filled with treats and prizes for children will be hidden throughout Philadelphia Premium Outlets, while supplies last. *Weather Permitting. Philadelphia Premium Outlets will be open on Easter Sunday, Apr 4 all stores will be open from Noon-6pm.
Philadelphia Premium Outlets features 150 outlet stores including Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Cole Haan, BCBG Max Azria, Coach, Juicy Couture, Michael Kors, Nike, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Polo Ralph Lauren, Restoration Hardware, Sony and more with savings of 25%-65% every day. For more information please visit us online at www.premiumoutlets.com/philadelphia.

For more than 20 years Cliff Marino has been teaching all styles of Ballroom & Latin dance in NJ, CA and CO. He is a local teacher who has trained with most of the best dance coaches in North America, Europe & Australia. Marino is certified from the Arthur Murray & Fred Astaire Dance Studios. He has competed and won in competitions throughout the United States & Canada and performed on television. Learn the Argentine Tango for starters to intermediates with the latest Tango music. Select lessons may be followed by a tasting of Unionville Vineyards wines. For more information on times and prices, call (908) 788-0400 or visit www.unionvillevineyards.com.

Contemporary Folklore Exhibit at Michener Art Museum
Through Sunday, June 13

Although scholars have long emphasized that folklore is primarily an oral tradition, art objects are often central to the communication of these narratives. In Contemporary Folklore: Sculpture by Ann Chahbandour, Ryan Kelly, Lisa Naples and Kukuli Velarde, four regional artists mine both collective and personal stories to create sculptures that retell new histories. This exhibition of three-dimensional works runs from February 27 through June 13, 2010 in the Museum’s Fred Beans Gallery. For more information, call (215) 340-9800 or visit www.michenerartmuseum.org.

Animal Amore
Saturday, February 13

New this year, The Elmwood Park Zoo presents “Animal Amore,” a lighthearted look at love and attraction in nature. Join zoo director Bill Konstant for a guided tour of the zoo, followed by a
narrated slideshow featuring champagne and chocolates. Tours will begin at 1 pm and 4 pm Don’t miss this unique opportunity to surprise your Valentine with a memorable experience. Also taking place is Beef and Beer on Friday, February 26, benefiting the Elmwood Park Zoo, hosted by the Jeffersonville Golf Club from 7:30 to 11:30pm. For more information, call (610) 277-3825.
Deluxe Guest Room Accommodations
Friday, February 12;  Saturday, February 13; or Sunday, February 14, 2010

Dinner & breakfast the following morning
Champagne with chocolate strawberries
$175 per couple, per night plus taxes and service charge
Thinking about getting engaged?
Allow us to help you plan your engagement!

Contact Karen Vincent 215.269.3406
or Linda Bone 215.269.3402

For reservations, please call 215.269.3408

Romance Menu
Soup or Salad (please choose one)
Traditional Baked French Onion Soup
Garden Vegetable Bisque en Croute
Winter Greens
Sun Dried Tomatoes, Belgian Endive & Mushrooms with Champagne

Sheraton Bucks County Hotel

400 Oxford Valley Road, Langhorne, PA

Join Seasons Garden Center for their annual holiday open house! Children can enjoy the holiday craft workshop from 10am to 4pm, including pine cone decorations for outdoors and “color a Christmas or winter card,” which are wonderful gifts from the children. Design staff will be on hand to answer all decorating questions. Complimentary refreshments will be served all day, including Kelly’s sugar cookies and Dan’s favorite chocolate chip espresso cookies and hot cider. Seasons also offers custom container design, custom wreaths, event decorating, fresh cut greens and flowers and beautiful poinsettias perfect for the holidays. Seasons Garden Center is located at 1069 River Road in Washington Crossing. For more information, call (215) 493-4226 or visit www.seasonsgardencenter.com.

Bucks County Symphony Orchestra’s Annual Youth Concert
Sunday, December 6th from 3 to 4:30pm

The Bucks County Symphony Orchestra season continues with the annual Youth Concert on Sunday, December 6, 2009 with soloist Carol Jantsch, Principal Tubist of the Philadelphia Orchestra. The concert will also feature a performance by BCS’s youth competition winner, Bihn Sangbin Park. Praised by “The Philadelphia Inquirer” as having “a sound as clear and sure as it is luxurious,” Ms. Jantsch has been Principal Tuba of the Philadelphia Orchestra since 2006. She won the position while still a senior at the University of Michigan, becoming the first female tuba player in a major symphony orchestra. Ms. Jantsch will play John Williams’ Tuba Concerto with a selection with a brass ensemble composed of Central Bucks middle school students. The symphony is located at Central Bucks West High School at 375 W. Court Street in Doylestown. For further information or to order tickets, please call the Symphony at (215) 348-7321 or visit www.buckscountysymphony.org.

Christmas Concert at Glencairn Museum
Tuesday, December 15th from 8 to 10pm
The Glencairn Sing features soloists, audience caroling, readings from the Christmas story and, of course, the incomparable “Glencairn Horns” comprised of current Philadelphia Orchestra members. Your holidays will be greatly enhanced by this reflective and moving concert—a patron favorite year after year and long-standing tradition for many. The Glencairn Museum is located at 1001 Cathedral Road in Bryn Athyn. For more information, visit www.glencairnmuseum.org or call (267) 502-2600.

Wine Tasting in Riedel Crystal
Sunday, December 27th at 2pm
Crossing Vineyards invites you to toast the holidays with a wine tasting in Riedel Crystal. You will be amazed to learn how the shape of the glass can affect the taste of the wine in it! This workshop includes a 90 minute tasting workshop; a tasting of 4 premium Crossing Vineyards’ wines and a tasting kit with 4 Riedel Vinum series glasses. Tickets are $99 per person and tickets are available for purchase at www.crossingvineyards.com. Crossing Vineyards & Winery is located at 1853 Wrightstown Road in Washington Crossing. For more information, call (215) 493-6500.

Roger Clemens Visits NJ to Help Raise Money for People With Disabilities
Pitching legend and former New York Yankee Roger Clemens will be headlining a fundraiser benefiting Allies Inc. and the individuals with disabilities they serve. Allies Inc. is a New Jersey based registered and accredited 501 (c) (3) nonprofit company founded in 1999 that has 750 employees and serves thousands of individuals with disabilities living throughout NJ, NY & PA. These disabilities include Autism, Asperger’s syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome, Blindness /Visual Impairment, Deafness/Hearing Impairment, Fragile-X syndrome, Muscular Dystrophy, Spina Bifida, traumatic brain injury, Williams syndrome, Tourette syndrome, and more. Roger will appear at the KatManDu night club on the waterfront in Trenton on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 4PM to meet and take photos with ticket holders. Also appearing will be Ultimate Fighting Championship World Top-Ten Ranked fighter Frankie Edgar.  Live music will be provided by the VH1 Cover Wars national winner, Jumper. For the kids, there will be door prizes along with the Chick-fil-A cow & The Trenton Thunder mascot. For more information, visit www.alliesnj.org.