Fall back into winter (and get an extra hour of sleep!)

Don't forget to change your clocks!

It’s that time of year again, to “fall back.” Officially you can change your clocks back one hour, this Sunday, November 7th. But what is all the history behind daylight savings time? Most of us (myself included) probably have no clue of its history and fun facts! Well, I decided it was about time to do some investigating.

Daylight savings time was actually not enacted until March 19, 1918 but proved to be “unpopular” due to people waking up earlier and going to bed earlier. For years and years, daylight savings time was very inconsistent and became an option to cities and states. Can you imagine the confusion? Even with the Interstate Commerce Commission getting involved in the early 60′s, because would still not follow the rules. Farmers debated the issues, and state governments could not agree. (more…)

Photo recap: Barley Sheaf Garden Party

Here are some pictures of the delicious evening we had at Barley Sheaf with the Heritage Conservancy. Our favorite part: food and beverage pairings as passed hors d’oeuvres! A spicy tomato martini paired with a cool, soothing vichyssoise, Sly Fox pale ale paired with braised beef crostini, duck paired with champagne, and more!! This Great Gastby-esque cocktail hour was followed by a beautiful 3 course sit down dinner. This ENTIRE EVENT was donated by the wonderful people at Barley Sheaf, and 100% of the proceeds benefit Heritage Conservancy.

Have bugs been driving you batty lately?

Bats. We usually associate bats with Halloween, vampires, attics and even Batman himself. Unfortunately, Hollywood has misconstrued the real benefit of bats. The little brown bat eats roughly 4,500 bugs a night. With over 1 million bats being effected by White Nose Syndrome, that’s roughly 4,500,000,000 extra bugs you have to worry about crawling into your house, destroying crops, or biting you. So why is everyone scared of these little non-aggressive creatures that help so much?

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The Bucks Happening Fall Guide is here!

It’s here! With September just a couple days away, it’s time for the official Bucks Happening Fall Guide.

THE OFFICIAL BUCKS HAPPENING 2010 FALL GUIDE

We’ve spent weeks searching for the can’t miss Bucks County fall events and compiled them into an easy to navigate guide for our readers.  This year, the guide is split into three categories- fun, food, and farms.

If you’re finding it difficult to say goodbye to summer, one look at all of the amazing events happening in our community this fall will cheer you right up!

Start marking your calendars & check back in throughout the season by clicking on the “Fall Guide” at the top-right corner of our homepage.

A Garden Party at Barley Sheaf

On September 19th from 5PM to 8PM, Heritage Conservancy, the Doylestown based preservation society, along with Barley Sheaf Farm Estate & Spa invite you to to Enjoy an Evening of Barley Sheaf Farm’s festive international cuisine. Handcrafted hors d’oeuvres will be butlered and presented with custom blended signature cocktails and international beer and wine pairings.
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Learn to Fly!

The first time I was on a plane I was 7 years old on my way to Jamaica with my family.  I remember looking out the window, nervously anticipating my first flight.  The sound of the engines starting, the acceleration, the landing equipment retracting; it all was so exhilarating.  The seat is sucking you in as the plane begins to lift off—nervous excitement!  My most recent experience was in the spring of 2009.  I was headed to Cancun, Mexico.  Sixteen years later I still have that feeling.

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Vote for BH!

Every year, Fox29 Philly hosts a Philly Hot List competition.  Across dozens of categories, our friends who own businesses all over the region beg you to vote for them. In fact, many of last year’s winners were Bucks County companies. Now it’s our turn

This year, they have added a category called “Best Local Blogger.”  Will you please vote for us?  Pretty please?  It’s pretty simple to vote, but you do have to enter an email address. Click here to help name Bucks Happening the best local blogger with in our area!!

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Vote for Kisses for Kyle

A wonderful local charity, the Kisses for Kyle Foundation, is in the running to win $250,000 from the Chase Community Giving Program, but they need your help. Kisses for Kyle is dedicated to helping children with cancer and their families who reside in the Philadelphia region, its surrounding counties, and portions of NJ and DE. Their mission is to alleviate some of the massive burden that these families face during this trying time.

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Are you from Bucks County? Then FLAUNT IT!

I just want to take a moment to direct your attention to a new feature here at BucksHappening.com. We know that our readers, like us, are proud to be from Bucks County.  Back when I worked in NYC, people would comment about the many Bucks County advertisements they saw on their trains, and I would loudly declare my love for everything Bucks, urging them to take a trip themselves.  Now, Bucks Happening is introducing our SHOP button- a way for everyone to share their enthusiasm! (more…)

What's Happening in Bucks this week?

This week, take some time to enjoy the beauty & culture of Bucks County with these fabulous events! Don’t forget to check out our calendar for a complete listing of events, and if you’re looking to enjoy the beautiful weather, check out our Summer Guide. (more…)