1/9: Meeting and Presentation, Bucks County Genealogical Society. Your Roots are Showing: Presented by Dr. Constance Ace. $10. 10 a.m. to noon. David Library of the American Revolution, 1201 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA. www.bucksgen.org
1/9 & 1/23: Wrightstown Farmers Market. Winter weather arrived with the New Year, so it is the perfect time for making healthy soups and stews with the best of local produce and meats. The winter market will be held on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, from 10-11 am. 2203 Second Street Pike, in the parking lot at Wrightstown Township Municipal Building. http://wrightstownfarmersmarket.org/
1/9 & 1/10: Holiday Light Show at Shady Brook Farm, Yardley. It’s the last weekend to experience the magic of more than 3 million lights illuminating over two miles of farmland at the Shady Brook Farm 2015-16 Holiday Light Show. Drive thru the lights in the comfort of your own car between 5 and 10 pm. Bring a canned good to donate to a local food pantry and save $10 on admission. Shady Brook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Rd Yardley, PA 19067. 215-968-1670
1/10: Flint Knapping & Tool Making Demo At Churchville Nature Center. Jim Silk will be demonstrating how stones were flint knapped into various sizes and shapes for tools, knives, arrowheads and more at this Lenape Village Winter Program. Time: 1:00 pm Fee: $8 per person. 501 Churchville Lane Churchville, PA 18966. 215-357-4005. more info
1/14: Thursday Night Family Yoga Class. Stretch, tone, and relax at Yoga for all ages and abilities on Thursdays at 7:30 pm. $8 members; $10 non-member. Contact: Joe or Debbie at 267-808-1071 or jeaker1@verizon.net. Silver Lake Nature Center, 1301 Bath Road Bristol, PA 19007. http://silverlakenaturecenter.org/
1/16: Yardley Farmers Market. The Yardley Farmers Market has gone indoors for the Winter on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month through April 16 at Yardley Friends Meeting House from 9 am to 11 am. Yardley Friends Meeting, 65 North Main St., Yardley, PA.
1/17: Basket Making at Churchville Nature Center. Join us for this Lenape Village Winter Program. CNC educator Chris Applegate will be teaching a class on Basket Making for Adults. Time: 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Fee: $25 per person and includes supplies. 501 Churchville Lane, Churchville, PA 18966. 215-357-4005. more info
1/19 to 3/8: Adult Drawing and Sketching (ages 16+) 7:30-8:30 pm. It’s never too late to start or practice something you love! In this weekly class, participants will focus on perspective, form, modeling and more. All levels are welcome! Please bring to class: 18x24 sketchpad, pencils, colored pencils, two or more charcoal pencils, and an eraser. A portable easel or drawing board is optional. All levels are welcome. $52 Newtown Residents Non Residents $63. Newtown Elementary School Art Room 1 Wrights Road, Newtown PA 18940. more info
1/23: The 19th Annual Lambertville-New Hope Winter Festival. Winterfest will be kicking off Jan. 23 with a big bang featuring an historic parade rich with community participation followed by the infamous Fire and Ice Ball. Spanning from Jan. 23 to Jan. 31, WinterFest is a 9-day celebration of community, history, business development, volunteerism and civil service with events held in New Hope in Pennsylvania and New Jersey’s Lambertville, two towns connected by one bridge over the Delaware River. A popular ticketed event includes the 19th annual Chili Cook-off from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 31 at Triumph Brewing Co., 400 Union Square Dr. in New Hope. The cost is $50 for adults or $45 for those under 21. There are both ticketed and free events for adults, children and families. http://www.winterfestival.net/
1/23: “Bach Cantata Fest”; A Dryden Ensemble Concert. Featuring baritone William Sharp in two of Bach Cantatas 82 and 158 and selected arias. Ticket prices: $25 general admission; $10 students. Trinity Episcopal Church, 6587 Upper York Road, Solebury Township, PA. Tickets: https://www.drydenensemble.org/boxoffice.html
1/24: Wine and Cupcake Pairing at Crossing Vineyards. Enjoy a tasting of award winning wines paired with 5 delicious and different mini cupcakes at 2:00 pm on January 24th. Cost is $35 per person. Reservation required. Call 215-493-6500, ext. 19 or email info@crossingvineyards.com. Crossing Vineyards 1853 Wrightstown Rd, Newtown PA 18940. 60-7418
1/25: Newtown Friends School Information Session. A chance to get to know this small, co-ed PreK- 8 Quaker school in Newtown, PA. Guests will meet with the Director of Admissions and tour the school while students are working in classrooms. Similar to our classrooms, these small sessions provide ample opportunity to ask your specific questions and learn firsthand the value of an NFS education. 9:00 am. 1450 Newtown-Langhorne Road Newtown, PA 18940. 215-968-2225. www.newtownfriends.org for more information
1/26: Get Acquainted with Your Chamber Luncheon: The Lower Bucks Chamber of Commerce, Tuesday, January 26, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. This luncheon is free for new Members, Future Members, and existing Members who want to learn about the new and exciting happenings at the Chamber. It’s a good way to network with other members and hear from Committee Chairs and Chamber Staff. A light lunch is included. Registration: Email sripka@lbccc.org or Fax 215-943-7404 or register online here. If making a reservation by e-mail, don't forget to submit your name & company. LBCCC Offices, 409 Hood Boulevard, Fairless Hills, PA 19030
1/27: Open House at Grey Nun Academy, 9:00 - 11:00am. Prospective students and families are invited to attend our Open House events to learn more about the magic at Grey Nun Academy – Educating Children for Life. Take a tour, visit classrooms, meet parents, staff, students and alumni. Learn about our academic curriculum, blended learning through technology, co-curricular activities, after school enrichment classes, extended day programs, tuition assistance for eligible families and more.Grey Nun Academy is an independent, Catholic, elementary school in Bucks County, PA for children PreK3 through Eighth grade. 1750 Quarry Road, Yardley, Pennsylvania 19067. 215-968-4151. To learn more, visit www.gnaedu.org.
1/28: Open House at Bucks County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The Bucks County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired will be hosting an open house for the new Low Vision Clinic and Technology room on Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. All are invited to join for hors d'oeuvres, wine and a tour of the recently expanded facility. Bucks County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. 400 Freedom Drive Newtown, PA 18940 (215) 968-9400. http://www.bucksblind.org/
1/30: Jeff Dershin’s “Great Music from 1950’s TV’. Enjoy an hour of musical time-traveling with pianist and educator Jeff Dershin as he explores the fun memories of 50’s TV. See if you can remember the words to the songs and commercials of that time. Yardley-Makefield Library, 1080 Edgewood Road in Lower Makefield Township. www.YMFriends.org or email yardleyfriends@yahoo.com.
1/31: Chili Cookoff and Sampling. By far the most popular and most delicious part of the The 19th annual Lambertville-New Hope Winterfest is the annual Chili Cook-off from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m at Triumph Brewing Co. The cost is $50 for adults or $45 for those under 21. Triumph Brewery 400 Union Square Drive New Hope, PA 18938. http://www.winterfestival.net/chili-cook-off.html
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