See what’s going on around Bucks County Aug. 1–8
The Times
AUGUST 1
Joe Conklin’s Comedy Night: This event will be held at Parx Casino, 2999 Street Road in Bensalem, from 8 to 10 p.m. This weekly show features “the man of a thousand voices” Joe Conklin and three comedians every Wednesday. Attendees must be 21 or older to enter and to gamble. For information, visit parxcasino.com/comedynight
AUGUST 2
Farmers Market of Hatboro: The Farmers Market of Hatboro, sponsored by The Greater Hatboro Chamber of Commerce, is located on the premises of The Hatboro Baptist Church, 32 N. York Road in Hatboro. It will be open through Sept. 21 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. To become a vendor or for information, call 215–675–8400.
AUGUST 3
Butterfly House Tour: This event will take place at Churchville Nature Center, 501 Churchville Lane in Churchville, at 11 a.m. The Butterfly House at Churchville will be open through mid-September and will include a variety of special events. Flutter passes (a season pass) are available for purchase. Butterfly house tours are free for Churchville Nature Center members and cost $5 for children ages 4–13 and $8 for adults. Admission for seniors ages 65 and older is $6. For information, call 215–357–4005 or visit churchvillenaturecenter.org
AUGUST 4
Earthship Tours: This event will take place at Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Road in Bristol, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Earthship is now open to the public for free tours. Participants will learn about The Earthship’s amazing eco-friendly powers. For information, call 215–785–1177 or visit silverlakenaturecenter.org
Flea Market: This event will be held at the VFW Post 1597, 901 Bellevue Ave. in Croydon, from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No charge for space rentals. Donations accepted for veterans table. For information, call 267–307–7916.
Genealogical Society Meeting: The Bucks County Genealogical Society will host a meeting and presentation from 10 a.m. to noon at the David Library of the American Revolution, 1201 River Road in Washington Crossing. Your Keys to Successful Genealogical Research at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania will be presented by professional genealogist Dawn King Carson. Come early to enjoy complimentary coffee and snacks while socializing with like-minded genealogists, or join the Beginner’s Corner at 9:30 a.m. This event is open to the public. Cost is $5 for members, $10 for non-members. Door prize will be an AncestryDNA kit. Visit bucksgen.org for information.
Saturday Morning Bird Watching: The Churchville Nature Center, 501 Churchville Lane in Churchville, hosts this event for amateur ornithologists from 7 to 9 a.m. An experienced bird watcher will tour the grounds with a group. For information, call 215–357–4005 or visit churchvillenaturecenter.org
Storytime LIVE!: Kiddie Academy invites children and their families to a fun, free interactive reading event. Pinkalicious and Curious George will jump off the page and make a live guest appearance to meet attendees. Parents are encouraged to bring their camera. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon and is open to current students and those who wish to learn more about Kiddie Academy. Light refreshments and educational activities will be provided. Kiddie Academy is at 105 Philmont Ave. in Feasterville and 260 Veterans Way in Warminster. Visit kastorytime.com/feasterville or kastorytime.com/warminster or call 215–494–9415 (Feasterville) or 215–443–5988 (Warminster) to register. For more information, visit kiddieacademy.com
AUGUST 5
Elvis and Friends Dinner Show: The Elvis and Friends Dinner Show will take place at Brookside Manor, 50 Bustleton Pike in Feasterville. Doors open at 3 p.m., with the show beginning at 4 p.m. The event will feature raffles, Elvis memorabilia for sale and a cash bar. Tickets cost $35 and include a buffet-style dinner. There is a discount for groups of 10 or more. Dress casual. Seating is reserved, and tickets must be purchased together for those who wish to sit with friends. All sales are final. For information, visit memphismemoriesproductions.com
Magic: the Gathering: Comic Archive, 319 W. Main St. in Lansdale, hosts this event at 2 p.m. This classic family-friendly card game enhances strategic thinking and skills while teaching good sportsmanship. Admission is free. Open to all ages, but those under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. For information, call 215–853–0740.
Weekend Walk-In Tours: This event takes place at the Michener Art Museum, 138 S. Pine St. in Doylestown, at 2 p.m. Weekend walk-in tours are free with paid admission and open to the public. Enjoy a focused gallery talk or walk-in tour. For information, call 215–340–9800 or visit michenerartmuseum.org
AUGUST 6
Andalusia Historic House Tours: Tour the Andalusia Mansion, 1237 State Road in Bensalem, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays, except for major holidays. Enjoy a self-guided garden tour of Andalusia Mansion, a national historic landmark and home of Nicholas Biddle. See original furnishings, art and decorative arts and learn about the history of Andalusia. Reservations required. Space is limited. Cost is $20 per person. For information or to make a reservation, call 215–245–5479.
AUGUST 7
Toddler Time Program: This event will be held at Barn Nature Center, 1283 Almshouse Road in Doylestown, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Toddler Time programs are a parent and child experience that includes crafts, songs, music, books, activities and animals to help develop your child’s sense of adventure and imagination as well as appreciation for the world around them. For information, call 570–249–1935.
Weight-Loss Program: The Trevose Behavior Modification Program, a weight-loss program, meets Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. at Bucks County Technology Park, 4800 Street Road, in Trevose. For information, call 267–254–4050.
AUGUST 8
Children’s Author Series: The Newtown Library Company, at 114 E. Centre Ave. in Newtown, is hosting a free summer children’s author series for parents and children. Frank Murphy, author of Babe Ruth Saves Baseball, Brave Clara Barton and Take a Hike, Teddy Roosevelt will be the special guest. The event is at 6 p.m. and is free to attend. Space is limited. Pre-register at [email protected]. For information, visit newtownlibrarycompany.org ••
