Announcements (continued)

Visit The Newtown Bookshop at Their New Address!
The Newtown Bookshop is so excited in their new, expanded space.
New Address: 2120 S. Eagle Road Newtown, PA 1894
www.newtownbookshop.com

Save the Date

May 4, 2024 – Hopewell Valley Color Run

May 4, 2024 – Washington Crossing Brewfest

May 4, 2024 – Botanical Printing & Dyeing

May 11, 2024 – Book and Puzzle Swap

May 12, 2024 – Toast to Moms! Mother's Day Brunch

May 18, 2024 – iPhone Photography Class

May 18, 2024 – NHA’s Spring Garden Cocktail Party

May 23, 2024 – Wonders of Watercolor

June 9, 2024 – “The Rise of Cramer’s Bakery” and Annual Meeting

June 14, 2024 – Central Jersey Choral Society’s Ein Deutsches Requiem by Brahms

Events

School Open Houses

4/4 - Chalk Talk and Wine
Create a custom chalk silk-screened sign for your home just in time for spring get-togethers. The guided experience with our friends from Chalk Couture includes all materials and a custom sign with frame (to keep!).
Drink specials and light bites available for purchase from the bar.
Reservations required. Cost: $50 per person.
Crossing Vineyards & Winery, Newtown PA
www.crossingvineyards.com/public-events

4/4 - Teacher Workshop: Supporting Environmental Literacy Across the Curriculum with the MWEE Framework
The environment provides endless opportunities for authentic learning experiences that support your entire curriculum. When students learn through systemic and well-designed environmental education, they build background content knowledge to support literacy, experience authentic, hands-on learning that advances STEM and promotes career readiness.
Recognizing the complexities of implementing student-driven, authentic, and locally relevant environmental education that meets academic goals,we will explore the Meaningful Watershed Education Experience (MWEE). This well-established framework provides the structure and resources to support integrating environmental education in schools that aligns to PA STEELS standards, including the Environmental Literacy and Sustainability domain.
This workshop will include an outdoor field experience- participants should dress appropriately! The MWEE team will follow up with site-specific details prior to the workshop date.
Intended Audience: Formal and Informal Educators, Grades 3-12. Continuing Education: 6 Act 48 or Workshop Hours *If participants would like to receive their MWEE Ambassador certificate another 8 Act 48 credits will be awarded once the MWEE 101 course is completed, more information will be provided to all enrolled participants.
Thursday, April 4; 9:00am to 3:30pm.
Tyler State Park, classroom at the park office, 101 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA
events.dcnr.pa.gov

4/5 - 8th Annual Bucks Blues Explosion! - GA-20
GA-20 clearly is on to something big. It’s a movement, a new traditional blues revival. The dynamic, throwback blues trio are disciples of the place where traditional blues, country and rock ‘n’ roll intersect. “We make records that we would want to listen to,” says guitarist Matt Stubbs. “It’s our take on the song-based traditional electric blues we love.” Stubbs and guitarist/vocalist Pat Faherty, and drummer Tim Carman have been at the forefront of this traditional blues revival since they first formed in 2018. It’s no wonder they skyrocketed to the top of the Billboard Blues Charts.
 Local blues artist Deb Callahan opens the evening! 7:30pm.
 Presented in partnership with the Bucks County Blues Society
ZZlock Performing Arts Center at BCCC, 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940
www.bucks.edu/tickets

4/6 - Yardley Farmers Market
The Winter Market will still be held on the 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month through April from 10 am -12 pm, but we will now be located in the LMT Community Center/Senior Center located at 1550 Oxford Valley Rd, Yardley, PA starting February 17. Our 20 vendors include a great variety of local farmers, bakers and makers. Shop indoors for local seasonal fresh and prepared food, pastured chicken, meats and eggs, natural body products, condiments,Italian and Indian prepared food, bakery items, pickles and olives, hot coffee and beans, dog treats and more! Sorry, dogs are not permitted in the building, but we will welcome our furry friends back in May for the Summer Market in Buttonwood Park. Check our Facebook and Instagram page up to date info on regular and popup vendors. Learn more at www.yardleyfarmersmarket.com

4/6 - A Different Downtown Walking Tour
Back by popular demand, Saturday, April 6 • 2 p.m.
Spring flowers and new discoveries will make this walking tour even better than the first one. On this new, one-half block round trip guided walk, Susan Taylor will delve into the less known and more recent happenings in the heart of Yardley. What preceded Buttonwood Park, how did the Yardley Shopping Center come to be, tales of the town’s department store are all stories that will be shared.
An extra treat will be a stop at Panna for something yummy.
A donation of $10 per person is requested. Reservations are required. Please make yours early at info@yardleyhistory.org or 215-208-1154. If the weather isn’t cooperating, the walk will be rescheduled.
Meet at the Old Library by Lake Afton, 46 West Afton Avenue, Yardley.
yardleyhistory.org/events

4/6 - Yardley Farmers Market
The Winter Market will still be held on the 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month through April from 10 am -12 pm, but we will now be located in the LMT Community Center/Senior Center located at 1550 Oxford Valley Rd, Yardley, PA starting February 17. Our 20 vendors include a great variety of local farmers, bakers and makers. Shop indoors for local seasonal fresh and prepared food, pastured chicken, meats and eggs, natural body products, condiments,Italian and Indian prepared food, bakery items, pickles and olives, hot coffee and beans, dog treats and more! Sorry, dogs are not permitted in the building, but we will welcome our furry friends back in May for the Summer Market in Buttonwood Park. Check our Facebook and Instagram page up to date info on regular and popup vendors. Learn more at www.yardleyfarmersmarket.com

4/6 - International Beaver Day Celebration – Walk & Presentation
Saturday, April 6th, 2:30pm-4pm.
Learn all about these fascinating creatures with an indoor presentation and also a walk on the Trails to explore their homes and handiwork!
SLNC’s awesome Assistant Director, Cam Calista, is leading this fun, informative program! $5/person for Friends of SLNC Members or $8/person for Non-members.
silverlakenaturecenter.org

4/7 - Pairing Wine and Chocolate Class
Chocolate has grown up, and we’re all about it. From Fair Trade to Single Origin, 55% to 85%, taste some of the most amazing products the cacao bean has to offer, from Naked Chocolate of Newtown.
Along the way, sip on an assortment of our award-winning wines. Includes wine tasting and a selection of gourmet chocolates. An antioxidant-rich indulgence!
Cost $40 per person.
Crossing Vineyards & Winery, Newtown PA
www.crossingvineyards.com/public-events

4/7 - Adventures in Shibori
Explore more of the ancient art of Shibori dyeing! Shibori is a Japanese hand-dyeing technique that produces beautiful patterns on fabric in a range of blue colors using indigo dye. This class is for previous students or individuals with basic sewing or dyeing skills*. We will review some basics of the vat and Shibori prep and then dive into creating one large scarf. Participants can choose a smooth rayon scarf with twisted fringe (22×72″) or a lighter weight rayon Infinity style scarf (21×77″). Focusing on Shibori techniques not taught in our introductory Shibori classes, much of the class time will involve stitching, folding and binding to prep the fabric before soaking. The magic begins when we submerge the pieces multiple times in the dye vat! We will finish by rinsing thoroughly and hanging to dry as everyone oohs and aahs over the results. Pricing includes all materials and supplies needed to create your own scarf.
11:00am - 4:30pm. $175.
*Sewing experience means you can easily hand sew a seam. Dyeing experience can be any submersion or dip dyeing experience.
Seasons Garden Center, 1069 River Road, Washington Crossing PA 18977
seasonsgardencenter.com

4/8 - Sun, Moon, and Earth
On Monday, April 8th, portions of North America will experience a total solar eclipse. In Bucks County we will be able to see an almost total eclipse. Whether you’re planning on checking out the eclipse in-person or are just interested in learning more about them, this program will help you understand this upcoming astronomical wonder!
Join Tyler State Park education staff and volunteers to learn about the solar eclipse and how to safely view this event. We will be at the Tyler Park Center for the Arts Free Community Day with science and art activities to help explain what happens during an eclipse and how to make your own pin-hole viewer to use during the eclipse!
Free. No pre-registration needed.
Tyler Park Center for the Arts, 10 Stable Mill Trail, Richboro, PA
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4/8 - Eclipse Party
Monday, April 8 · 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Come hang out with the park naturalist and stand in a field to witness one of nature's most interesting and rare events, a solar eclipse! Eye protection will be available to those who register. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Keep your fingers crossed it’s not cloudy. To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov.
Washington Crossing Historic Park, 1112 River Road Washington Crossing, PA
www.washingtoncrossingpark.org/park

4/8 - Total Eclipse Viewing Party
Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience at the Grundy Library as we celebrate the April 8th Total Solar Eclipse!
This astronomical event is the last total solar eclipse visible in the contiguous US until 2044, so you won't want to miss it!
Join us on April 8th for fun with eclipse-themed crafts, live-casting the point of totality, and the chance to become citizen scientists by recording data in the Globe Observer App. Let's explore the wonders of the universe together! 2:30-4:30PM
Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library, 680 Radcliffe Street, Bristol PA
grundylibrary.org

4/9 - The Zone of Interest Movie
The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp.
Dispassionately examining the ordinary existence of people complicit in horrific crimes, The Zone of Interest forces us to take a cold look at the mundanity behind an unforgivable brutality.
Two shows- 3:30pm and 7:30pm.
The Newtown Theatre, 120 North State Street Newtown, PA
www.thenewtowntheatre.com/events

4/9 - Hatha - Vinyasa Yoga
Haitha style of yoga helps to balance the Sun and Moon energies in you. Sanskrit for “to force”, Hatha yoga combines breathing techniques, Vinyasa yoga poses and meditation to enhance your vital energy. Haitha yoga offers beneficial aid for anxiety, depression, arthritis, fibromyalgia, neck and back pain, balance, menopause symptoms, mindfulness, sleep and stress. Vinyasa combines poses with breathing in a seemingly fluid sequence, allowing for smooth transitions between poses. Vinyasa poses concentrate on building strength and flexibility. Join this small group class. Class may meet in our climate-controlled room, meadow, garden or lawn area – wherever the spirit moves us to complete our practice. Bring your own yoga mat. $20.00
Yoga Card offers 10 classes for $180.00
Recurring Class on Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:00pm.
Seasons Garden Center, 1069 River Road, Washington Crossing PA
seasonsgardencenter.com

4/10 - Newtown Touch a Truck
Free Event by Newtown Township Parks and Recreation:
Stop by and see up close the big, hard working trucks you see driving around town! Newtown Township Public Works, Leck Waste Services, SEPTA, Newtown Ambulance, Newtown Township Police, Newtown Fire Station 55, and more will be attending this event! This educational outdoor event is an opportunity to explore a variety of trucks and vehicles. Come learn how these vehicles work and operate! Please note, children are allowed to press the horns of some vehicles. We recommend wearing noise-canceling headphones if you or your child is sensitive to loud noises.
Wed, Apr. 10, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Rain Date: Tue, Apr. 23, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Veterans Park, 234 Durham Rd, Newtown, PA
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4/11 - Cultural Streaming Series - Tribute to Roy Ayers
Take in recorded performances of leading classical and Jazz artists, ensembles, and orchestras from around the world in the comfort of the Zlock Performing Arts Center.
Stefon Harris, Pete Rock, and Robert Glasper’s Experiment pay tribute to vibraphonist, singer, and composer Roy Ayers, a master of groove in the 70s. An exceptional evening blending jazz, soul, and hip-hop, led by the virtuoso musicians of Robert Glasper’s band, and notably the extraordinary drummer Chris Dave. Legendary American rapper and DJ Pete Rock and great jazz vibraphonist Stefon Harris join forces in this vibrant and joyful musical celebration.
60 Min. Streaming previously recorded concerts. Free and Open to Public
Zlock Performing Arts Center at BCCC, 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940
Zlock Performing Arts Center

4/11 - Crossings Trivia Night
It’s time to sweat the small stuff! Come to Crossing Vineyards and relax with a glass of wine while showing off your mastery of minutia.
No rocket science or brain surgery allowed. And no cover charge. The top scoring team wins a prize; so, bring your friends. 7pm. Wine and light bites available for purchase.
Crossing Vineyards & Winery, Newtown PA
www.crossingvineyards.com/public-events

4/13 - Canine Good Citizens at the Newtown Bookshop
Join the Newtown Bookshop for a Special Treat! We are welcoming Canine Good Citizens from Sassafras Labradors on Saturday, April 13th from 10:00 - 11:00am.
These wonderful dogs would love to meet you and have you read to them and are great and gentle with children. Imagine the positive motivation this gives to the child as they sit by, read to and pat a calm and gentle dog.
Newtown Bookshop, 2120 South Eagle Road, Newtown, PA
www.newtownbookshop.com

4/13 - River's Edge Artisan Festival
This two-day outdoor extravaganza (April 13th • 11am - 5:30pm & 14th • 11am - 4:30pm) bursts onto the banks of the Delaware River at the Lambertville Station Restaurant and Inn.
Get ready to browse one-of-a-kind art, crafts, and yummy treats from local vendors – it's a shopping spree under the spring sun! Live music from The Strange Brew Crew and The Ramblers will set the soundtrack for your shopping adventure.
So ditch the indoors and head to 11 Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ for a weekend of spring fun! Want more info? Call 609-397-8300 Ext. 500 or visit www.lambertvillestation.com
Trust us, it'll be the most delightful way to celebrate the new season!
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4/13 - Monica Hoopes Meet and Greet
Please join us as we welcome Monica Hoopes to the Newtown Bookshop to celebrate her latest novel, SERIOUSLY, STONED? on Saturday, April 13th from 11:00am to 12:30pm! Monica will be meeting guests and signing copies of her books! Please order Monica's book by calling the store at 2165-968-2400.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Rookie attorneys Don and Alice are back again, and this time they’re done with murder cases—or at least Alice thinks they are. But when Don secretly accepts an appointment from the Public Defender’s office, she finds herself in yet another high-stakes game of fake it till you make it.
Newtown Bookshop, 2120 South Eagle Road, Newtown, PA
www.newtownbookshop.com

4/13 - Bucks County Community College Spring Open House
Attendees of the Newtown Campus open house will have the opportunity to speak with academic deans and faculty about the robust range of academic and career programs. Attendees can also choose from a variety of brief information sessions including topics such as English Language Learner programs, veteran resources and prior learning assessment, student services, online learning, workforce development and career-focused programs, Child Development Associate credential, and high school programs. Guided tours will be offered throughout the event as well as the chance to meet representatives from enrollment, academic areas, and support services in the Linksz Pavilion.
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at BCCC’s Newtown Campus, 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA
www.bucks.edu

4/13 - A Tribute to the Legends of REAL Country Music featuring WailOn
WailOn recreates a full 1970s-era REAL country music stage show and performs the music of George Jones, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Jessi Colter, Johnny Cash, Johnny Paycheck, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Hank Williams Jr., Willie Nelson and the Outlaws of Country — including some of the more modern ones such as Cody Jinks, Chris Stapleton and more. The concert will also feature songs from the hit Showtime series “George and Tammy.”
WailOn’s lead vocalists are dynamic performers with voices that channel the soul of each artist and will take you on a journey through the music of these country music legends. The band has consistently packed theaters throughout the Mid-Atlantic region since its founding in 2015. 8pm show.
The Newtown Theatre, 120 North State Street Newtown, PA
www.thenewtowntheatre.com/events

4/13 - Snipes Farm Market Winter Market
Please note that January to April, the market will be open every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. Come to the Big Red Barn on Snipes Farm to buy our organic produce, plants, and other products. Visit our animals: chickens, ducks, goats, bunnies and more!
Our vegetables are certified organic, which means we use no GMO, synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. 9am - 12pm.
Snipes Farm is located at 890 W. Bridge Street in Morrisville PA.
www.snipesfarm.org

4/13 - Afternoon in the Garden Fundraiser featuring Doug Tallamy
Get your tickets to an extra special fundraising event, featuring esteemed speaker and New York Times bestselling author, Doug Tallamy!
On Saturday April 13th, join us to hear Dr. Tallamy present, “Nature’s Best Hope,” where he will discuss simple steps that each of us can- and must- take to reverse declining biodiversity. April 13th, 11:00am
331 Lower Dolington Rd Newtown, PA
Featuring refreshments by Piccolo Trattoria.
www.friends-village.org/spring-event

4/14 - River's Edge Artisan Festival
This two-day outdoor extravaganza (April 13th • 11am - 5:30pm & 14th • 11am - 4:30pm) bursts onto the banks of the Delaware River at the Lambertville Station Restaurant and Inn.
Get ready to browse one-of-a-kind art, crafts, and yummy treats from local vendors – it's a shopping spree under the spring sun! Live music from The Strange Brew Crew and The Ramblers will set the soundtrack for your shopping adventure.
So ditch the indoors and head to 11 Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ for a weekend of spring fun! Want more info? Call 609-397-8300 Ext. 500 or visit www.lambertvillestation.com
Trust us, it'll be the most delightful way to celebrate the new season!
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4/14 - Pairing Wine, Cheese & Charcuterie
Enjoy the ambience of the winery while you are guided through a tasting of ten wines. We can’t leave wine enough alone, so feast on a platter of artisanal cheese and cured meats along the way. After the tasting, stay a while at McAvoy’s Bar and order a glass of your favorite selection! Reservation required. 1pm class.
Crossing Vineyards & Winery, Newtown PA
www.crossingvineyards.com/public-event

4/14 - Welcome Spring Window Box Garden
Kick off the gardening season by creating a container garden full of our cool season pretties. Learn insider tips and tricks of the trade. You will create your own window box garden to welcome spring and decorate your outdoor space. Families are encouraged to join together for this workshop. Fee includes lecture and all plants, 18″ container and materials needed to create a garden. $90.00; 1:00 - 3:00pm.
Seasons Garden Center, 1069 River Road, Washington Crossing PA seasonsgardencenter.com

4/15 - NHA’s Annual Business Meeting Followed by “Treasures in the Attic”
The Annual Business Meeting of the Newtown Historical Society will be conducted and will include the election of directors and officers for a new term. Also, there will be a review of the organization’s events over the past year. Following the Annual Business Meeting, the program will be: “Treasures from the Attic.” Mary Jo Garner and Keyna Crawford, both members of the NHA Board and lifelong residents of Newtown, will be sharing items that were used in celebrations from years past. Come and see the things that Newtown residents, especially the women, used for their festivities.
This event is free and open to the public. All are invited and you do not have to be a member to attend. Half-moon Inn (Court Inn), 105 Court St. Newtown, PA
www.newtownhistoric.org

4/16 - Open House at The Bridge Academy
Open Houses are held monthly for parents and professionals who wish to obtain more information regarding The Bridge Academy for a possible placement or referral for a child. Information will be presented regarding The Bridge Academy curriculum, the admissions process, a tour of the school, as well as the opportunity to ask questions.
All Open Houses begin at 9:30 am at the school. If you are interested in attending one of our Open Houses, RSVP to (609) 844-0770.
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4/16 - Life in a Jar: The Irena Sendler Project Panel Discussion
How should we respond to the suffering of others? As part of a secret WWII organization, Irena Sendler (1910–2008) rescued several hundred Jewish children from the Warsaw ghetto—providing false identities and hiding places in orphanages, convents, and private homes. Jack Mayer’s Life in a Jar weaves Sendler’s story with that of the Kansas students who helped tell it to the world. Join us as we unpack what it means to resist, rescue, and build community in times of war and conflict.
Our Life in a Jar Panel Discussion will feature author and retired pediatrician Jack Mayer; Rabbi Anna Boswell-Levy of Kol Emet, Yardley; Barbara Simmons, Adjunct Professor, International Peace and Conflict Resolution, Arcadia University, and Executive Board of NAACP, Bucks County Chapter; and Nancy Isserman, Co-Director, Transcending Trauma Project, Director, Operation Home and Healing, Council for Relationships and Faculty, Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Gratz College.
Ticket Registration Required: Free and open to the public
Zlock Performing Arts Center at BCCC, 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940
www.bucks.edu/tickets

4/16 - Hatha - Vinyasa Yoga
Haitha style of yoga helps to balance the Sun and Moon energies in you. Sanskrit for “to force”, Hatha yoga combines breathing techniques, Vinyasa yoga poses and meditation to enhance your vital energy. Haitha yoga offers beneficial aid for anxiety, depression, arthritis, fibromyalgia, neck and back pain, balance, menopause symptoms, mindfulness, sleep and stress. Vinyasa combines poses with breathing in a seemingly fluid sequence, allowing for smooth transitions between poses. Vinyasa poses concentrate on building strength and flexibility. Join this small group class. Class may meet in our climate-controlled room, meadow, garden or lawn area – wherever the spirit moves us to complete our practice. Bring your own yoga mat. $20.00
Yoga Card offers 10 classes for $180.00
Recurring Class on Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:00pm.
Seasons Garden Center, 1069 River Road, Washington Crossing PA
seasonsgardencenter.com

4/17 - Cookbook Club
All are welcome to join us for our Cookbook Club where we will be reviewing "The Complete Small Plates Cookbook" by America's Test Kitchen. Members will choose a recipe from this cookbook, make the recipe at home and bring the dish to the store on Cookbook night and share with the group!
If you want to join the group, please email kathy@newtownbookshop.com. She will put you on the evite list and you can check the evite for recipes others have chosen so that we do not have duplicates. Once you decide on a recipe, please post it on the e-vite.
The Complete Small Plates Cookbook: 300+ Shareable Tapas, Meze, Bar Snacks, Dumplings, Salads, and More (Paperback) 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
Newtown Bookshop, 2120 South Eagle Road, Newtown, PA
www.newtownbookshop.com

4/18 - Curbing Your Food Cravings
Join McCaffrey’s Food Market's Registered Dietitian, Jill Kwasny, for a fun, informative, and free nutrition event: Curbing your Food Cravings. Jill will discuss the difference between actual physical hunger and a food craving. Learn how to identify individual triggers that may precede a food craving. Discover tactics to turn around a midafternoon binge into a healthful snack. As always, Jill will offer menu ideas, cooking techniques, and delicious samples. The program will be held on Thursday, April 18th at the McCaffrey’s in Yardley located at Edgewood Village Shopping Center at 635 Heacock Road in the upstairs bistro from 10:00 – 11:00 am.

4/18 - French Wine Dinner
Join us for a delightful French Wine Dinner inspired by Julia Child's legendary book "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" on Thursday, April 18th from 7 pm to 10 pm. Indulge in a multi-course feast paired perfectly with Vidal-Fleury wines, and take home a complimentary bottle to savor later!
Tickets are $135 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Don't miss this exquisite celebration of French cuisine! Attendance by RSVP only, please contact jsager@yardleyinn.com
Yardley Inn, 82 E Afton Ave, Yardley, PA
www.yardleyinn.com

4/18 - Cabaret At Crossing
An evening of Broadway and sassy pop: "I'm gonna wash that man right out of my hair."
 Don't miss this unique performance, featuring Cait Dailey singing and Eric Smrcka on piano. Performance begins at 7:30 pm. Small bites and beverages available for purchase from the bar. Reservations are a must. More dates TBA.
 Cost $20 per person in advance, $25 week of event.
Crossing Vineyards & Winery, Newtown PA
www.crossingvineyards.com/public-events

4/18 - Tarot Card Reading & Wine Tasting
Get together with your friends for a fun Ladies Night Out. Enjoy wine tasting, dessert and a private Tarot Card reading. Reservations are a must. $45 per person.
Also on May 9, 2024.
Crossing Vineyards & Winery, Newtown PA
www.crossingvineyards.com/public-events

4/18 - Daytime Book Club
Will be held INSTORE! We will be discussing "Pineapple Street" by Jenny Jackson. All are invited to join us at 11am.
Newtown Bookshop, 2120 South Eagle Road Newtown, PA
www.newtownbookshop.com

4/19 - In Person Shadow Day, Villa Victoria Academy
Thinking about making a change for this year or next year? Middle school and high school in-person classes are offered to those girls wanting to be a Villa girl for the day and learn more about our program. Shadow day spots are limited so register early. Visitors will spend the day with a Villa ambassador in the appropriate grade. Parents tours are also available that day.
Contact cwhite@villavictoria.org for more information or to register. Registration is also available at villavictoria.org/schedule-a-tour
Villa Victoria Academy, 376 W. Upper Ferry Road, Ewing, NJ 08628 - An all-girls, private school serving girls in grades 6-12.
villavictoria.org/schedule-a-tour

4/20 - Earth Day Celebration at Snipes Farm
Celebrate Earth Day on your community farm. All ages are welcome to this great family event on Saturday, April 20 from 9:00 am – Noon.
Join us in our annual celebration of Mother Earth with songs, stories and work parties to protect the farm's natural environment.
Help out with field projects, nature trail maintenance, removal of invasive plants, planting of native trees, and other nature-preservation projects. Young children can help with animal care and spring clean-up in the Children's Garden.
We will meet at the Big Red Barn at 9:00 am. Bring your family, corporate group, congregation or youth group. Bring a picnic lunch and stay a while afterwards.
Snipes Farm is located at 890 W. Bridge Street in Morrisville PA.
www.snipesfarm.org

4/20 - SLNC Earthship Tours – FREE
April 20 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Free
You’re invited to a FREE Tour of the SLNC Earthship on Saturday, April 20th.
Stop by to learn about these interesting, sustainable structures!
The SLNC Earthship is located at 1306 Bath Rd, Bristol, PA 19007
silverlakenaturecenter.org

4/20 - Yardley Farmers Market
The Winter Market will still be held on the 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month through April from 10 am -12 pm, but we will now be located in the LMT Community Center/Senior Center located at 1550 Oxford Valley Rd, Yardley, PA starting February 17. Our 20 vendors include a great variety of local farmers, bakers and makers. Shop indoors for local seasonal fresh and prepared food, pastured chicken, meats and eggs, natural body products, condiments,Italian and Indian prepared food, bakery items, pickles and olives, hot coffee and beans, dog treats and more! Sorry, dogs are not permitted in the building, but we will welcome our furry friends back in May for the Summer Market in Buttonwood Park. Check our Facebook and Instagram page up to date info on regular and popup vendors. Learn more at www.yardleyfarmersmarket.com

4/20 - ShadFest™ 2024; 41 Years of Art, Fish, Food, and Fun
Shadfest in Lambertville NJ will be happening this April 20th & 21st! 11am-5pm both days! In 1981, what began as a showcase for the local art scene, has evolved into a nationally recognized, award-winning event. Enjoy two-days, filled with hand-crafted art, jewelry, home goods, a variety of delectable food, music, and fun for the whole family! What is Shad? Each spring the Delaware River in Lambertville, NJ is home to returning Shad making their way back from the Atlantic Ocean to spawn before returning to the ocean. Local residents can be found fishing for Shad on Lewis Island, the only Shad fishery left on the Delaware River. Winner of “Best Event” by the Bucks County Herald, ShadFest™ 2024 marks 41 years of festivals. Come see what it’s all about and why Lambertville was named “Best Destination 2023” by Jersey’s Best Magazine.
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4/20 - Wheat and Sheep Day 2024
Watch as the Thompson-Neely sheep are shorn of their wool and tour the grist mill at this family friendly event. This limited event will include a trip to the barn for a hand shearing presentation as well as period demonstrations and tours of our historic Grist Mill. From there, follow the Colonial process of washing and carding the wool and spinning it into yarn. You’ll also get a take-home activity kit, full of Colonial crafts! Pre-registration is required. This “pay what you wish” event is limited to 150 people total, the recommended fee is $7 per person. 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM.
Washington Crossing Historic Park, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA
www.washingtoncrossingpark.org

4/20 - Creative Inspiration Concert “Bucks County Has Talent”
The Danny DeGennaro Memorial Foundation has changed the lives of hundreds of music and art students by creating scholarships and mentoring. This year we will honor several of the past and present winners by showcasing their bands on the main stage. Look for exciting entertainment with many special guests. Several of the acts will pay tribute to Danny Degennaro's music by treating us to their renditions of his original songs. Pre- Show entertainment in Lobby area starts at 6:00 with Johnny Betz & Friends
Beer and wine with light eats are included Tickets 25 dollars.
Zlock Performing Arts Center at BCCC, 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA
www.bucks.edu/tickets

4/20 - Botanical Jewelry Class
Staff member, Deborah Pomroy, has been designing florals for over 35 years. After owning her own floral shop for 17 years, Deborah moved on to wedding floral design at Fabufloras in Philadelphia. She is an Adjunct Professor at Mercer County Community College where she teaches the Floral Design program classes. She has a BS In Ornamental Horticulture (Floriculture emphasis) with a Business minor from Delaware Valley University. 1:00 - 3:00pm.
Seasons Garden Center, 1069 River Road, Washington Crossing PA seasonsgardencenter.com

4/21 - Bookin' for Lookin' 5K, 10K, Fun Walk
Bookin' for Lookin' is excited to announce the addition of a 10K run & walk for 2024! Both races start at Council Rock North High School and loop through scenic Tyler State Park. Meet up at Council Rock North High School, Newtown, PA at 8:30 am.
The 12th Annual Bookin' for Lookin' event raises funds for the Bucks County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. BCABVI helps individuals throughout Bucks County who are blind and visually impaired receive essential services including specialized eye exams, rehabilitation skills, and support.
Bucks County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
400 Freedom Drive Newtown, PA 215.968.9400 x203
For information and to register please visit bookinforlookin.com

4/21 - ShadFest™ 2024; 41 Years of Art, Fish, Food, and Fun
Shadfest in Lambertville NJ will be happening this April 20th & 21st! 11am-5pm both days! In 1981, what began as a showcase for the local art scene, has evolved into a nationally recognized, award-winning event. Enjoy two-days, filled with hand-crafted art, jewelry, home goods, a variety of delectable food, music, and fun for the whole family! What is Shad? Each spring the Delaware River in Lambertville, NJ is home to returning Shad making their way back from the Atlantic Ocean to spawn before returning to the ocean. Local residents can be found fishing for Shad on Lewis Island, the only Shad fishery left on the Delaware River. Winner of “Best Event” by the Bucks County Herald, ShadFest™ 2024 marks 41 years of festivals. Come see what it’s all about and why Lambertville was named “Best Destination 2023” by Jersey’s Best Magazine.
Official Website

4/21 - Paint and Sip
Join us for a fun-filled event where you can let your creativity flow! Get ready to create custom wine glasses that will be sure to impress your friends at your next wine night! Come on a date, with friends, or even alone! No skills are needed!
The guided experience includes all necessary materials and two hand painted wine glasses (to keep!). Drink specials and light bites available for purchase from the bar.
$50 per person. Crossing Vineyards & Winery, Newtown PA
www.crossingvineyards.com/public-events

4/23 - Hatha - Vinyasa Yoga
Haitha style of yoga helps to balance the Sun and Moon energies in you. Sanskrit for “to force”, Hatha yoga combines breathing techniques, Vinyasa yoga poses and meditation to enhance your vital energy. Haitha yoga offers beneficial aid for anxiety, depression, arthritis, fibromyalgia, neck and back pain, balance, menopause symptoms, mindfulness, sleep and stress. Vinyasa combines poses with breathing in a seemingly fluid sequence, allowing for smooth transitions between poses. Vinyasa poses concentrate on building strength and flexibility. Join this small group class. Class may meet in our climate-controlled room, meadow, garden or lawn area – wherever the spirit moves us to complete our practice. Bring your own yoga mat. $20.00
Yoga Card offers 10 classes for $180.00
Recurring Class on Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:00pm.
Seasons Garden Center, 1069 River Road, Washington Crossing PA
seasonsgardencenter.com

4/24 - An Evening with Frank Murphy and April Groman
Please join the Newtown Bookshop as we welcome Frank Murphy and April Groman to the Newtown Bookshop on Wednesday, April 24th at 6:30pm! Frank and April are celebrating the release of "A Voice Like Yours"! The authors will be talking about their book and signing copies!
This is a FREE EVENT and will be held at the new location of the Newtown Bookshop!
ABOUT THE BOOK: Each of us has a unique and powerful voice, whether we speak loudly or softly, sing or sign, or without any words at all. What matters is how we use that voice--because voices are meant to be used. Some of us use it to express ourselves through art. And some use their voices to vote and make big changes. Others use their voice to inspire or lift up others, helping other voices to be heard. Your voice is yours alone--and the world needs a voice like yours.
Newtown Bookshop, 2120 South Eagle Road, Newtown, PA
www.newtownbookshop.com

4/25 - Crossings Trivia Night
It’s time to sweat the small stuff! Come to Crossing Vineyards and relax with a glass of wine while showing off your mastery of minutia.
No rocket science or brain surgery allowed. And no cover charge. The top scoring team wins a prize; so, bring your friends. 7pm. Wine and light bites available for purchase.
Crossing Vineyards & Winery, Newtown PA
www.crossingvineyards.com/public-events

4/27 - Meet Mary Cassatt
The Friends of the Yardley Makefield Library would like to publicize the following FREE community program.
DATE & TIME: April 27 11am to 12pm
PROGRAM: Mary Cassatt, Presented by Alisa Dupuy
Meet Mary Cassatt, an Impressionist painter from Pennsylvania, who made her mark on the art world in Paris in the late 19th century. Many of her paintings depict the intimate bonds between mothers and children.
Event is Free but Seating Is Limited.
Yardley-Makefield Library, 1080 Edgewood Road, Yardley, PA
www.ymfriends.org

4/27 - 16th Annual Tyler Formal Gardens & Landscaping Lecture Series
For Love of Garden: Establishing Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens as a Community Resource. Featuring Tom Smarr, Executive Director of Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens.
Tom will discuss one of the region's great horticultural and environmental botanical garden assets, and how its story began in 1968 as a loving gift that envisioned the property as a public space for everyone to explore a naturalistic botanical garden. Encompassing 48 acres of diverse plant collections, it is home to nationally accredited rhododendrons, azaleas, mountain laurels and eastern North American plants. Mr. Smarr has worked for numerous horticultural institutions from Longwood to west coast botanic gardens and led the early establishment of horticultural programs at newly opened parks such as the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway in Boston; the High Line in New York City; and the Parklands of Floyds Fork in Louisville, Kentucky.
Zlock Performing Arts Center at BCCC, 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940
www.bucks.edu/tickets

4/26 - Annual Hope on the Vine Fundraising Gala at Rafter's
7:00pm. Event Address: Rafter's Venue - 101 Friends Lane Newtown PA
A Newtown Rotary Fundraising Event..
www.hopeonthevine.com

4/27 -  Newtown Spring Cleanup
Clean-up Day is Saturday, April 27th. We start at 8:30 AM and if you are not a morning person, it’s ok to wander in a little later than that!
We are looking for volunteers to help clean and polish the many antiques and furnishings at the Half Moon Inn. No experience is necessary, just a desire to help out for an hour or two to put the Inn back into form.
If you aren’t able to make it on Saturday and still want to help out, consider dropping off some paper towels, trash bags or cleaning supplies to be used. Items can be dropped off on Thursday from 7:00 – 9:00PM at the Callahan Research Center at 100 Mercer Street. or leave a message at the Half Moon Inn (phone: 215.968.4004) if you need to make other arrangements.
We appreciate all of the efforts, lovingly given by many volunteers over the years, to maintain the Half Moon Inn. Hope to see you on April 27th to continue this tradition!
www.newtownhistoric.org/events/list

4/27- Snipes Farm Market Winter Market
Please note that January to April, the market will be open every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. Come to the Big Red Barn on Snipes Farm to buy our organic produce, plants, and other products. Visit our animals: chickens, ducks, goats, bunnies and more!
Our vegetables are certified organic, which means we use no GMO, synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. 9am - 12pm.
Snipes Farm is located at 890 W. Bridge Street in Morrisville PA.
www.snipesfarm.org

4/27 - Villa Victoria Spring Open HouseRegister today for the Fall Open House at Villa Victoria Academy and meet teachers, students, alumni and parents. See our beautiful 44 acre campus, TV studio, 990 seat theatre and more. Spots are limited. Tours will be one family per time slot. We look forward to showing you the Villa difference! Villa Victoria Academy, 376 W. Upper Ferry Road, Ewing, NJ 08628 - An all-girls, private school serving girls in grades 6-12. villavictoria.org/admissions/open-house

4/28 - ShadowGrassWith their fast picking and fresh arrangements, ShadowGrass is moving forward in the bluegrass genre by incorporating each member’s varied influences into a fresh project that branches outside the bounds of traditional music while maintaining traditional instrumentation. Each of the band members grew up in a culturally rich area of traditional music, which heavily influences their approach to music. Feeding off of each other’s musical ideas and energy, their music proves to be a constantly evolving world that draws the audience in at every show.Lobby Bluegrass Jam- 1pm - 3pm* bring your instrument to jam and get one free drink on the house. Doors - 2:45 pm. Concert -3pm. Cash Bar opens at 1pm.Zlock Performing Arts Center at BCCC, 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA www.bucks.edu/tickets

4/28 - Wine Down with Yoga Classes
Come for the Yoga, Namaste for the Wine. Sunday, April 28, 11am, and also on Sunday, June 9, 11am. Relax and find your inner calm with wine and yoga in the unique atmosphere of the winery's barrel room! *Bring your own yoga mat* Includes an all-level, slow-flow yoga session followed by a glass of wine to enjoy, a souvenir wine glass, laughs, and lots of fun! Come alone, bring a friend, and meet new people! Drink specials and light bites available for purchase from the bar. Cost: $35 per person.Crossing Vineyards & Winery, Newtown PA www.crossingvineyards.com/public-events

4/28 - Essential Oils for You and your Pets
Did you know that there are natural solutions for approximately 85% of our health ailments? Learn about the safe use of essential oils. Relief of allergies, skin irritation, digestive issues, pain, stress and many other topics that may surprise you will be covered. We won’t forget our furry friends in our discussion, as essential oils can be safely used on them as well. You will learn how to create your own roller bottle of select essential oils to treat your specific problem to use at home. $30. Seasons Garden Center, 1069 River Road, Washington Crossing PA seasonsgardencenter.com

4/29 - Cold Spring Bleachery Walking Tour, Yardley
Although it is hard to imagine today, Yardley was once home to an expansive industry that employed 150 people – the Cold Spring Bleachery. The 28-acre property accommodated many buildings, tanks, and two reservoirs. Huge bolts of “gray” cloth were brought to the Bleachery for cleaning and finishing, then shipped to manufacturers to be made into consumer goods, such as men’s dress shirts.
During a 1-1/2 mile roundtrip walking tour, Susan Taylor will reveal the remaining vestiges of the Bleachery and the company’s astonishing stories. She also will tell about the businesses that followed it and the property’s eventual transformation into Yardley Walk. When the walkers return to the Old Library, they can view a collection of fabrics and old photos of the area that they just visited.
A donation of is $10 per person is requested. Reservations are required. To make yours, please call 215-208-11154 or send an e-mail to info@yardleyhistory.org

4/30 - Hatha - Vinyasa Yoga
Haitha style of yoga helps to balance the Sun and Moon energies in you. Sanskrit for “to force”, Hatha yoga combines breathing techniques, Vinyasa yoga poses and meditation to enhance your vital energy. Haitha yoga offers beneficial aid for anxiety, depression, arthritis, fibromyalgia, neck and back pain, balance, menopause symptoms, mindfulness, sleep and stress. Vinyasa combines poses with breathing in a seemingly fluid sequence, allowing for smooth transitions between poses. Vinyasa poses concentrate on building strength and flexibility. Join this small group class. Class may meet in our climate-controlled room, meadow, garden or lawn area – wherever the spirit moves us to complete our practice. Bring your own yoga mat. $20.00
Yoga Card offers 10 classes for $180.00
Recurring Class on Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:00pm.
Seasons Garden Center, 1069 River Road, Washington Crossing PA
seasonsgardencenter.com

4/30 - Evening Book Club, Newtown Bookshop
Will be held VIRTUALLY, please email kathy@newtownbookshop.com if you want to join in! We will be discussing "The Wishing Game" by Meg Shaffer. 7pm.
Newtown Bookshop, 2120 South Eagle Road, Newtown, PA
www.newtownbookshop.com