See what’s happening in Bucks County August 8–15
The Times
AUGUST 8
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 9
Blood Drive: The American Red Cross is seeking blood donors. A blood drive will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. at Best Western, 3499 Street Road in Bensalem. For information, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App or call 1–800-RED CROSS.
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 10
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 11
Blood Drive: The American Red Cross is seeking blood donors. A blood drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Scottsville United Methodist Church, 2400 Brownsville Road in Langhorne. For information, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App or call 1–800-RED CROSS.
Chicken BBQ Dinner: Bensalem Presbyterian Church, 2826 Bristol Road in Bensalem, is hosting a Chicken BBQ Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Music will be provided by the Kauriga family. Dinner includes beverage and dessert. Takeout is available. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 4–12. Proceeds benefit the church.
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.
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
AUGUST 12
Community Conservation Celebration: This event will take place at Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Road in Bristol, from noon to 3 p.m. Join Heritage Conservancy and Silver Lake Nature Center for a free day of family fun. Attendees can walk the trails, meet live animals, explore the on-site Earthship, meet with local environmental organizations and find out what they can do to make a difference in the community. This event will have activities and games for guests of all ages. For information, call 215–785–1177 or visit silverlakenaturecenter.org
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.
Peach Social: The 25th annual Peach Social will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. in The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation headquarters at 321 Cedar St. in Bristol. Attendees will be treated to angel food cake topped with ice cream and fresh, sliced peaches, plus a cold beverage. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Cost is $5 for ages 12 and up, $3 for under age 12. Takeouts will be available with own container. Homemade baked goods, including peachy treats, will be on sale. This event benefits BCHF’s annual awards to Bristol High School graduates. For information, call 215–788–7537 or 215–781–9895.
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 13
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 14
Blood Drive: The American Red Cross is seeking blood donors. A blood drive will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. at International SOS, 3600 Horizon Blvd. in Feasterville-Trevose. For information, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App or call 1–800-RED CROSS.
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 15
Blood Drive: The American Red Cross is seeking blood donors. A blood drive will be held from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Mary Medical Center, 1201 Langhorne-Newtown Road in Langhorne. For information, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App or call 1–800-RED CROSS. ••
