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April through August 2010

Daily - Weather permitting, tennis, basketball or ice skating at Tinicum Township’s Four Brooks Park, Cafferty & Smithtown Rds. Open dawn to dusk. Township residents only. Parking provided.
Weekdays - Disposal of appliances and other large items is available year round. Call Twp Bldg for details. 610-294-9154. Hazardous household waste is collected by the County in the summer.
Weekdays – Recycle Compact Fluorescent Lights for information contact Sean Phillips at the Twp Bldg between 9 am and 2 pm. 610-294-9154
Mondays – No More Bingo at the Ottsville Fire Co.
Mondays through Thursdays – Eastern Upper Bucks Senior Center, open 10 am – 2 pm, 8040 Easton Rd, Ottsville. New members always welcome! Line dancing Mon 10:30-11:30 am; Yoga Tues 10:15 – 11:15; Tai-Chi Wed 10:30 – 11:30 am; Drawing Class 1 pm Wed (call to confirm); 4th Monday big cash bingo 1 PM; 2nd Thur. Pinochle tournament 1 PM, 3rd Thur. board game day. 610-847-8178.
Pipersville Free Library hours: M-F 3-5 pm, T,W,Th 7-8:30 pm, Thurs.10 am – noon, Sat. 10 am – noon.. NOTE new Saturday hours! Lots of good, new books available. 215-766-7880
Tinicum Park & Tohickon Valley Park information 215-757-0571.
Erwin-Stover House in Tinicum Park: Open by appointment. Call 215-489-5133 (Mon-Fri) to confirm/schedule times.
Van Sant Airport and County Park - Picnic under the trees and watch vintage aircraft. The airport offers the following rides to the public: glider, Piper Cub, Tiger Moth and Stearman. For information 610-847-8320

APRIL

Anytime – donations for the Delaware Valley Fire Co. Rummage Sale Leave donations at the firehouse anytime or call Leona at 610-294-9365.
Weekends Stover Mill Gallery Art Show 852 River Rd, Erwinna, 1-5 pm. This month features oils by Kay King 610-294-9420.
Thursday Mornings 10 – 11 am Story hour for 3 – 5 year olds at the Pipersville Library. Stop by or call to sign up. It’s FREE! 215-766-7880.
River Road Clean-up sponsored by the Tinicum Conservancy, 8-10 am sometime this month. To volunteer for this or future clean-up days contact John Moore 610-847-2935 or cedarhil@ptd.net.
1, 8      Free Income Tax Filing Help for Senior Citizens 9:30 am – 1 pm at the Eastern Upper Bucks Senior Center, 8040 Easton Rd, Ottsville. By appointment only. Call 610-847-8178.
9      Spaghetti Dinner all-you-can-eat, Del Val Fire Co. 75 Headquarters Rd, Erwinna, 5:30-7:30 pm. Adults $8, Seniors $7.50, Children 6-12 $5.50, under 6 free.
11      Firehouse Breakfast All-you-can-eat at the UBE Vol. Fire Co., Firehouse Lane off River Rd, 7:30 am -12:30 pm. Yummy traditional American breakfast fare. Adults $7, children 5-12 $3, under 5 free.
11      Roast Beef Supper All-you-can-eat at the Ottsville Fire House social hall, Noon – 5 pm. Adults $9.50, Children 6-11 $5.00, under 6 free. Real mashed potatoes, homemade desserts, take-out available. No smoking.
16      Lenape Chamber Ensemble Plays works by Haydn, Zemlinsky & Saint-Saens. 8:15 pm, Upper Tinicum Lutheran Church. Adults $18, Seniors & Students $15, Children under 12 $5. 610-294-9361 or lenapechamberensemble.org.
19      LAST DAY to register to vote in the May 18 primary election.
20      Palisades HS Parents Network 12 noon, HS Principal’s conference room. Hear first hand about decisions affecting your school and child. Tootsie Carty 610-982-5211.
22      Tinicum Civic Association Mtg 7:30 pm, Stover Mill, 852 River Rd, Erwinna. All welcome. 610-294-9420.
23, 24 Rummage Sale benefiting the Del Val Fire Co. 75 Headquarters Rd, Erwinna. Starts 9 am both days with the “bag sale” starting at noon Saturday. Leave donations any time at the firehouse or call Leona 610-294-9365.

MAY

Saturdays starting May 15 – Polo in Tinicum Park 2 pm, weather permitting. Only $5 per carload, bring tailgate picnic. Call 908-996-3321 Sat. AM for weather update. www.tinicumpolo.org.
Weekends Stover Mill Gallery Art Show 852 River Rd, Erwinna, 1-5 pm. May 1 & 2 features oils by Kay King. Starting May 8 “Places in Pastel” features pastels by Doug Sardo 610-294-9420.
8      All Breeds Dog Show 69th annual Bucks County Kennel Club show. One of the top rated shows in the nation. Tinicum Park, River Rd, Erwinna. 8 am – 2 pm. See over 3000 dogs of ~150 breeds; also obedience and rally competitions; no outside dogs, please! Spectators $5 per carload. 215-382-4956.
9      Firehouse Mother’s Day Breakfast All-you-can-eat at the UBE Vol. Fire Co., Firehouse Lane off River Rd, 7:30 am -noon. Yummy traditional American breakfast fare. Adults $7, children 5-12 $3, under 5 free.
14      Spaghetti Dinner all-you-can-eat, Del Val Fire Co. 75 Headquarters Rd, Erwinna, 5:30-7:30 pm. Adults $8, Seniors $7.50, Children 6-12 $5.50, under 6 free.
15      Kayak the Canal 10 am – noon sponsored by Delaware Canal State Park. Take a gentle paddle on the canal. $10/person includes all safety equipment and boat rental. Must preregister: Sarah @ 610-982-0161 or SBerg@state.pa.us or online at www.dcnr.state.pa.us .
16      Discovery Walk – Life In and Along the Delaware Canal sponsored by Friends of the Delaware Canal. Ian Kindle, Delaware Canal State Park educator, will assist with wildlife identification and photography during this family friendly, 2 mi. walk. Meet at 2 pm at Loch 20, adjacent to River Rd between Indian Rock Inn and the Rte 611/Rte 32 junction. www.fodc.org or 215-862-2021 for more info.
18      Primary Election Don’t forget to vote! Polls open 7 am to 8 pm.
21      Story Hour Program for Preschoolers (ages 5 and under) at the Pipersville Library, 10-11am. 215-294-3129 for details.
21-23 Rummage Sale at the Upper Black Eddy Fire House Firehouse Lane off River Rd. Check www.ubefire.com for hours.
22      Rock Climbing at High Rocks Overlook 9 am – noon, sponsored by Delaware Canal State Park. $10/person or $30/ family. Appropriate for ages 8 and up, individuals or families interested in trying the sport. Must preregister. Sarah @ 610-982-0161 or SBerg@state.pa.us or online at www.dcnr.state.pa.us .
22      PA State Fish 4 Free Day Give fishing a try. No license required on PA waterways today. All other fishing regulations apply. Check www.fish.state.pa.us for related activities.
22      Tohickon Valley Pool Cafferty Rd, Pt Pleasant, noon – 3 pm, pre-register for swimming classes in July or season memberships. Note: credit cards not accepted. 215-297-0754
27      Tinicum Civic Association Mtg All welcome, 7:30 pm, Stover Mill, 852 River Rd, Erwinna. 610-294-9420.
29      Tohickon Valley Pool Cafferty Rd, Pt Pleasant, opens for weekend hours noon –6:30 pm. 215-297-0754

JUNE

Tohickon Valley Pool, Cafferty Rd, Pt Pleasant, open weekends through mid-June and daily thereafter, noon – 6:30 pm. 215-297-0754
Weekends Stover Mill Gallery Art Show 852 River Rd, Erwinna, 1-5 pm. “Delaware River Corridor” features oils by Jackie Walker 610-294-9420.
Saturdays – Polo in Tinicum Park 2 pm, weather permitting. Only $5 per carload, bring tailgate picnic. Call 908-996-3321 Sat. AM for weather update. www.tinicumpolo.org.
Saturdays – Drop off books and white elephant donations for the Tinicum Arts Festival from 9 to 11 am in Tinicum Park, at the red barn.
5      Annual Street Fair sponsored by the Pipersville Free Library. 10 am – 4 pm, 7114 Durham Rd, Pipersville. Crafts, games, books, bake sale, food, music and more. Admission, parking are free.
6      Delaware River Guided Paddle Program 9 am – noon, Del. Canal St. Park, Upper Black Eddy. Learn the basics and identify wildlife. $15/person includes boat, paddle and life vest. Ages 12 and up. Must preregister. Sarah @ 610-982-0161 or SBerg@state.pa.us or online at www.dcnr.state.pa.us .
6      PA State Fish 4 Free Day Give fishing a try. No license required on PA waterways today. All other fishing regulations apply. Check www.fish.state.pa.us for related activities.
6      Tinicum Outdoor Antique Show sponsored by the Tinicum Civic Association. Tinicum Park, River Rd, Erwinna, 10 am – 4 pm. $6. No pets. 610-294-9420.
11      Gone Fishing Friday at Ralph Stover St Pk 9 am – 1 pm. Bring the kids and join park staff for a few hours fishing. Free loaner rods and tackle available. Over age 18 must have valid fishing license. 610-982-0161.
11      Story Hour Program for Preschoolers (ages 5 and under) at the Pipersville Library, 10-11am. 215-294-3129 for details.
11      Spaghetti Dinner all-you-can-eat, Del Val Fire Co. 75 Headquarters Rd, Erwinna, 5:30-7:30 pm. Adults $8, Seniors $7.50, Children 6-12 $5.50, under 6 free.
12      Household Hazardous Waste collection, 9 am-3 pm. COMPUTERS, pesticides, pool chemicals, flammables, toxics, caustics, batteries, propane tanks 20 lb or less. DO NOT bring latex paint, explosives, PCBs, tires, appliances, asbestos, biological or radioactive waste, or alkaline batteries. Upper Bucks Vo-Tech School (3115 Ridge, Rd, Bedminster Twp. For exact details of what will and what will not be collected 215-345-3400 or www.buckscounty.org “Recycle in Bucks”.
13      Bucks County Covered Bridges Motorcycle Run “Back by popular demand!.” Fundraiser for the UBE Fire Company. For more information and to pre-register contact bikerun@ubefire.com. Rain date June 27.
16      Rock Climbing at High Rocks Overlook 9 am – noon, sponsored by Delaware Canal State Park. $10/person or $30/ family. Appropriate for ages 8 and up, individuals or families interested in trying the sport. Must preregister. Sarah @ 610-982-0161 or SBerg@state.pa.us or online at www.dcnr.state.pa.us .
24      Tinicum Civic Association Mtg All welcome, 7:30 pm, Stover Mill, 852 River Rd, Erwinna. 610-294-9420.
26      River Road Clean-up sponsored by the Tinicum Conservancy, 8-10 am. Meet 8 am at Schneiderwind Farm; vests, gloves, bags, & scones provided. To volunteer for this or future clean-up days contact John Moore 610-847-2935 or cedarhil@ptd.net. Rain date Sunday June 27.

JULY

Weekends Stover Mill Gallery Art Show 852 River Rd, Erwinna, 1-5 pm. “In My Light” features oils by David Minka 294-9420.
Tohickon Valley Pool, Cafferty Rd, Pt Pleasant, open daily, noon – 6:30 pm. 215-297-0754
Saturdays (except July 3) – Polo in Tinicum Park 2 pm, weather permitting. Only $5 per carload, bring tailgate picnic. Call 908-996-3321 Sat. AM for weather update. www.tinicumpolo.org.
Red Cross Learn to Swim Lessons for children ages 4 – 12 at Tohickon Valley Pool. Session 1 is July 12-16, Session 2 is July 19-23, Session 3 is July 26-30. For information call 215-297-0754. Prior to May 26 call 215-489-5132. $50 per person per session for pool members.
ARC Guard Start Pre-Lifeguard training program for ages 11 – 14 at Tohickon Valley Pool. July 5 – 9, 8:30 am to noon. $50 per person; max 15 persons. For information call 215-297-0754. Prior to May 26 call 215-489-5132
3      “Concert Under the Stars” Riverside Symphonia, in Tinicum Park, Erwinna. 8-10 pm, gates open at 6 pm. Advance tickets (Gourmet’s Pantry) $22 adult, $10 child. At gate (if available) $27 adult, $10 child. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs or blanket. NO dogs, BBQ grills, glow necklaces, tiki torches, sparklers permitted. 609-397-7300.
8      Rock Climbing at High Rocks Overlook 9 am – noon, sponsored by Delaware Canal State Park. $10/person or $30/ family. Appropriate for ages 8 and up, individuals or families interested in trying the sport. Must preregister. Sarah @ 610-982-0161 or SBerg@state.pa.us or online at www.dcnr.state.pa.us .
9      Gone Fishing Friday at Ralph Stover St Pk 9 am – 1 pm. Bring the kids and join park staff for a few hours fishing. Free loaner rods and tackle available. Over age 18 must have valid fishing license. 610-982-0161.
9      Spaghetti Dinner all-you-can-eat, Del Val Fire Co. 75 Headquarters Rd, Erwinna, 5:30-7:30 pm. Adults $8, Seniors $7.50, Children 6-12 $5.50, under 6 free.
10      Household Hazardous Waste collection, 9 am-3 pm. COMPUTERS, pesticides, pool chemicals, flammables, toxics, caustics, batteries, propane tanks 20 lb or less. DO NOT bring latex paint, explosives, PCBs, tires, appliances, asbestos, biological or radioactive waste, or alkaline batteries. Central Bucks South H.S. 1100 Folly Rd, Warrington Twp. For exact details of what will and what will not be collected 215-345-3400 or www.buckscounty.org “Recycle in Bucks”.
10      Giving Pond Paddle Program 8 – 10 am or 11 am – 1 pm. Sponsored by Delaware Canal State Park. Learn paddling basics and identify local wildlife. $10/person includes boat, paddles and life vests. Must register: Sarah @ 610-982-0161 or SBerg@state.pa.us or online at www.dcnr.state.pa.us .
10,11   61st Tinicum Arts Festival Tinicum Park, River Rd, Erwinna. Sat 10 am-6 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm, Adults $6, ages 6-12 $1, under 6 free. No pets or bicycles. 610-294-9420. Get all the details and schedules at www.TinicumArtsFestival.org .
22      Tinicum Civic Association Mtg All welcome, 7:30 pm, Stover Mill, 852 River Rd, Erwinna. 610-294-9420.
25      Tour de Tinicum Six bicycle tours ranging from 4 miles to 62 miles to benefit the Del Val Fire Co. Includes rest stops with refreshments and a post-ride picnic. $20/person up to July 19, $25/person on site registration. $35/family, children under 12 free with adult. Registration and rides begin at 8 am at the fire house. For information call Rick 215-514-7445 or Julia 215-852-7776, directions and register on-line at www.delawarevalleyfire.com.

AUGUST

Tohickon Valley Pool, Cafferty Rd, Pt Pleasant, open daily, noon – 6:30 pm. 215-297-0754
Weekends Stover Mill Gallery Art Show 852 River Rd, Erwinna, 1-5 pm. “Spare, Earthy, Elegant” features works by Anne Cooper Dobbins, Holli Hollingsworth and Peyton Petty 610-294-9420.
Saturdays – Polo in Tinicum Park 2 pm, weather permitting. Only $5 per carload, bring tailgate picnic. Call 908-996-3321 Sat. AM for weather update. www.tinicumpolo.org.
13      Gone Fishing Friday at Ralph Stover St Pk 9 am – 1 pm. Bring the kids and join park staff for a few hours fishing. Free loaner rods and tackle available. Over age 18 must have valid fishing license. 610-982-0161.
13      Spaghetti Dinner all-you-can-eat, Del Val Fire Co. 75 Headquarters Rd, Erwinna, 5:30-7:30 pm. Adults $8, Seniors $7.50, Children 6-12 $5.50, under 6 free.
14      Delaware River Guided Paddle Program 9 am – noon, Del. Canal St. Park, Upper Black Eddy. Learn the basics and identify wildlife. $15/person includes boat, paddle and life vest. Ages 12 and up. Must preregister. Sarah @ 610-982-0161 or SBerg@state.pa.us or online at www.dcnr.state.pa.us .
15      Kayak the Canal 10 am – noon sponsored by Delaware Canal State Park. Take a gentle paddle on the canal. $10/person includes all safety equipment and boat rental. Must preregister: Sarah @ 610-982-0161 or SBerg@state.pa.us or online at www.dcnr.state.pa.us .
21      River Road Clean-up sponsored by the Tinicum Conservancy, 8-10 am. Meet 8 am at Schneiderwind Farm; vests, gloves, bags, & scones provided. To volunteer for this or future clean-up days contact John Moore 610-847-2935 or cedarhil@ptd.net. Rain date Sunday Aug 22.
21      Nature at Night Program sponsored by Friends of the Delaware Canal. Meet 8 pm at the Giving Pond Recreation Area, 1071 River Road, Upper Black Eddy. Guided by a naturalist from Del. Canal State Park, spy beavers and other nocturnal critters during this family friendly program. More details at www.fodc.org or 215-862-2021.
22      Rock Climbing at High Rocks Overlook 9 am – noon, sponsored by Delaware Canal State Park. $10/person or $30/ family. Appropriate for ages 8 and up, individuals or families interested in trying the sport. Must preregister. Sarah @ 610-982-0161 or SBerg@state.pa.us or online at www.dcnr.state.pa.us .
26      Tinicum Civic Association Mtg All welcome, 7:30 pm, Stover Mill, 852 River Rd, Erwinna. 610-294-9420.
28      Giving Pond Paddle Program 8 – 10 am or 11 am – 1 pm. Sponsored by Delaware Canal State Park. Learn paddling basics and identify local wildlife. $10/person includes boat, paddles and life vests. Must register: Sarah @ 610-982-0161 or SBerg@state.pa.us or online at www.dcnr.state.pa.us .
SEPTEMBER
Tohickon Valley Pool, Cafferty Rd, Pt Pleasant, open daily through Labor Day, noon – 6:30 pm. 215-297-0754
Weekends starting Sept 11 Stover Mill Gallery Art Show 852 River Rd, Erwinna, 1-5 pm. “Light & Color” features oils by Lynda B. Evans 610-294-9420.
Saturdays – Polo in Tinicum Park 2 pm, weather permitting. Only $5 per carload, bring tailgate picnic. Call 908-996-3321 Sat. AM for weather update. www.tinicumpolo.org.
1-5      Annual Upper Black Eddy Fireman’s Carnival Carnival rides; games; great food; fire trucks; 100% Family-Friendly Fun. Bridgeton Athletic Assn, near intersection of Ringing Rocks & Bridgeton Hill Rds. Support your local fire companies so they can be there for YOU 24 hours, every day. www.ubefire.com.
5      Stover Mill Open House 1 – 5 pm. (Sunday Only) Guided Tours of all floors of the mill with explanations of the milling operation and machinery. Free. 610-294-9420.
10      Spaghetti Dinner all-you-can-eat, Del Val Fire Co. 75 Headquarters Rd, Erwinna, 5:30-7:30 pm. Adults $8, Seniors $7.50, Children 6-12 $5.50, under 6 free.
11      Delaware River Guided Paddle Program 9 am – noon, Del. Canal St. Park, Upper Black Eddy. Learn the basics and identify wildlife. $15/person includes boat, paddle and life vest. Ages 12 and up. Must preregister. Sarah @ 610-982-0161 or SBerg@state.pa.us or online at www.dcnr.state.pa.us .
11,12       Tinicum Park Antiques Show benefits the Historic Properties Division of Bucks County Parks and Recreation. Tinicum Park, Erwinna. 10 am – 5 pm Sat; 11 am – 4 pm Sun. $5 admission, free parking, no pets. 267-337-0955.
11,12 Flower Show “Celebrate!”, Tohickon Garden Club, Erwin-Stover House, Tinicum Park, Erwinna. 11 am – 4 pm. Free and open to the public. www.tohickongardenclub.com
12      Firehouse Breakfast All-you-can-eat at the UBE Vol. Fire Co., Firehouse Lane off River Rd, 7:30 am -noon. Yummy traditional American breakfast fare. Adults $7, children 5-12 $3, under 5 free.
12      Rock Climbing at High Rocks Overlook 9 am – noon, sponsored by Delaware Canal State Park. $10/person or $30/ family. Appropriate for ages 8 and up, individuals or families interested in trying the sport. Must preregister. Sarah @ 610-982-0161 or SBerg@state.pa.us or online at www.dcnr.state.pa.us .
18      Kayak the Canal 10 am – noon sponsored by Delaware Canal State Park. Take a gentle paddle on the canal. $10/person includes all safety equipment and boat rental. Must preregister: Sarah @ 610-982-0161 or SBerg@state.pa.us or online at www.dcnr.state.pa.us .
25      Household Hazardous Waste collection, 9 am-3 pm. COMPUTERS, pesticides, pool chemicals, flammables, toxics, caustics, batteries, propane tanks 20 lb or less. DO NOT bring latex paint, explosives, PCBs, tires, appliances, asbestos, biological or radioactive waste, or alkaline batteries. Quakertown Community Pool, Mill Street. For exact details of what will and what will not be collected 215-345-3400 or www.buckscounty.org “Recycle in Bucks”.

2010 Voter Information

28th ANNUAL BUCKS COUNTY SENIOR GAMES
If you have participated in Senior Games in past years, then come on back and join your friends. If not, here is your chance to have fun and meet new people with the same interests as you. Participants, for this great event, come from all over the County. This year’s Bucks County Senior Games will be held in May and June, and over 400 seniors participate each year. The Games are held for seniors 50 years and older. There are 22 events with something for everyone including: golf, tennis, bicycling, bowling, swimming, badminton, track and field, plus much more! The purpose of the Games is to encourage seniors to stay healthy and active, and become more health-conscious. In addition to the sports activities, there will be a Health Expo featuring a Fashion Show and Entertainment. The Games are co-sponsored with the Bucks County Area Agency on Aging, Bucks County Dept. of Parks and Recreation, Pennsylvania Corporation for Aging, and Independence Blue Cross/Keystone Health Plan East.
Activities will be held at various locations throughout the county, check the listing below. Registration before May 3 will be $10 per person. Registration after May 3 will be $13 per person. Listed here are some of the major events and locations. To all previous participants, you will get a 50% discount on your registration if you bring a NEW participant to the Games. There will also be a 50/50 raffle with the drawing at the Awards Ceremony.
June 1 to 4 - Tennis, Core Creek Park, Woodbourne Road, Langhorne will offer 8 a.m. play for ages 60 and above. At 5:30 p.m. evening play at Central Park, Doylestown Township for those 50 to 59 years only.
June 3 – Health Expo – 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Delaware Valley College, Rt. 202, Doylestown. This event will feature health screenings, giveaways, seminars, entertainment, fashion show, bingo and refreshments. Also included that day will be men’s and women’s bocce
June 4 – Bowling, 8:00 a.m., Brunswick Zone Lanes, Street Road, Feasterville
June 5 – OPENING CEREMONIES at Central Bucks West HS, War Memorial Field, Doylestown 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. events such as Track & Field, darts, badminton, etc.
June 7 - Golf, 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fairways Golf Club, Rt. 611, Warrington (Rain date June 11)
June 8 – 1p.m.to 3 p.m. Central Bucks Family YMCA, Lower State Road, Doylestown
June 9 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Northampton Senior Center, Township Road, Richboro.
June 11 – AWARDS LUNCHEON – 12 noon to 2 p.m. - Dining Hall, Delaware Valley College, Rt. 202, Doylestown
For further information and event days and times call the Bucks County Department of Parks and Recreation (215) 489-5132 or the Bucks County Area Agency on Aging (215) 348-6116. Applications will be available beginning March 1 at the two co-sponsoring agencies and at ALL 13 Senior Centers in the County and all regional libraries. . Information and a registration form are also on the B.C. Area Agency on Aging web page at www. buckscounty.org/AAA.htm

Kid’s All American Fishing Derby
Peace Valley Park, Anglers Pier/Pavilion #1, New Britain
June 20, 7:30 to 12 noon (Rain or Shine)

Giveaways! Prizes! Awards! All these can be yours when you participate in the third annual Kid’s All American Fishing Derby. This very successful event will be held rain or shine. It is a catch and release derby for boys and girls ages 5 to 15 years in four age categories. Pre-registration is required on or before June 1, 2010, the first 100 registered get a free “goodie” bag. . The fee is $5/child or $10/family of 2 children or more. No refunds. Make checks payable to Doylestown Township Parks and Recreation Department and mail to: 425 Wells Road, Doylestown, PA 18901. Bring a bucket, bait, fishing pole, net, and barb less hooks. Children under 14 years must be accompanied by a parent or adult 18 years or older. Call 215-489-5132, 215-348-9915, or 215-443-5428, after May 2 for information.
Sponsored by the Bucks County Department of Parks and Recreation, Doylestown, Warminster and Warwick Township Parks and Recreation Departments, and Bucks County Conservation District. Registration forms can be picked-up at any of the township offices mentioned. Do not use the registration form at the end of the Pathways newsletter.

Environmental Treasure Hunt
August 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Rain or shine)
Pavilion #1, Angler’s Pier Peace Valley Park, Creek Rod, New Britain Township

GeoVentures will hold a family Geocaching program at Pavilion 1 in Peace Valley Park, Aug 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and experience a hi-tech treasure hunt right in your own back yard. Using a hand held GPS, you and a small team will navigate the park in search of hidden containers (geocaches) related to environmental clues or puzzles. The day will include in introduction to geocaching, a tutorial of using a GPS unit and the treasure hunt itself. You will test your mind and body while competing for prizes. All equipment will be supplied, including GPS units. Bring a beverage, snack and wear comfortable clothes for the weather. The cost for this program will be $12 per person for 3 hours. All staff are trained CPR/First Aid certified. The minimum to hold the program will be 8 people/ maximum will be 30 people. This program is for age 10 years or 5th grade and above, and is specifacally geared towards for families only. Please Note: Geocaching IS NOT permitted in any County park by outside groups, individuals or organizations. This program is sponsored by the Bucks County Dept. of Parks and Recreation and will be monitored by department staff.

Deer Hunting Seasons in Tinicum (Wildlife Management Unit 5C)
No Deer Hunting permitted on any Sunday
Sept 19 – Oct 2: Antlerless Archery
Oct 17-24: Antlerless Muzzleloader
Oct 22-24: Antlerless Shotgun, Jr. & Sr. & Special permit
Oct 3 – Nov 14: Antlerless and Antlered Archery
Nov 16-28: Antlerless Archery
Nov 30 – Dec 12: Antlered & Antlerless Shotgun
Dec 14-23: Antlerless Shotgun & Archery
Dec 26 – Jan 23: Antlerless Shotgun
Dec 26 – Jan 9: Antlered & Antlerless Archery
Dec 26 – Jan 23 Antlered & Antlerless Flintlock
For more information see www.pgc.state.pa.us or 610-926-3136.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Winter 2008-2009

Send suggestions for the Community Calendar to Pat Lesko 610-847-8304 or plesko1@fast.net.