See what’s happening around Bucks County Aug. 29-Sept. 5
The Times
AUGUST 29
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.
Local Artist Series: Visit Bucks County coordinates with local creative minds to display an art exhibition now through Aug. 31 at the Bucks County Visitor Center, 3207 Street Road in Bensalem. This exhibition series offers elevated exposure for the featured local artists and the opportunity for the public to view and purchase these unique masterpieces free of charge. For more information, call 215–639–0300.
Open House: Bucks County Community College invites the public to an open house at its IT Academy from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Gateway Center on the campus at 275 Swamp Road in Newtown. Prospective students can meet instructors who are teaching the latest in-demand skills needed to be successful in today’s market. For information, visit bucks.edu/itacademy or call 215–968–8232.
AUGUST 30
Fitness in the Field: The Newtown Athletic Club is sponsoring a series of free workout classes every Thursday at 6 p.m. through September. Fitness in the Field will take place at the outdoor pool complex at Newtown Athletic Club, at 120 Pheasant Run in Newtown. This is a weekly summer social series that includes a 45-minute outdoor workout followed by free access to Escape, the NAC’s resort-style restaurant, bar and pool complex. The workout is open to both members of the NAC and the surrounding community for ages 16 and over. For information, visit newtownathletic.com/elevate or call Kate Golden at 215–968–0600, Ext. 129 or email [email protected]
AUGUST 31
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
SEPTEMBER 1
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
Volunteer Work Day: This free event will take place at Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Road in Bristol, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. SLNC is seeking volunteers to help maintain the grounds. Participants should bring a refillable water bottle and “dress for mess” including closed-toe shoes. Volunteers who give four hours will receive a free lunch. For information, call 215–785–1177 or visit silverlakenaturecenter.org
SEPTEMBER 2
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.
SEPTEMBER 3
Happy Labor Day!
SEPTEMBER 4
Blood Drive: The American Red Cross is seeking blood donors. A blood drive will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. at Oxford Valley Mall, 2300 E. Lincoln Highway in Langhorne. 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.
SEPTEMBER 5
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 ••
