Maxwell’s On Main Gives Back
If you’re looking for a way to enjoy the sunny weather, head on over the Maxwell’s On Main in Doylestown tonight and support special needs education!
M.O.M.’s is donating 20% of their bills tonight to the Our Lady of Confidence Day School in Willow Grove. The proceeds will fund the school’s wish list (which includes iPads and Apple accessories for the students).
The Day School in Willow Grove, PA. has been educating children and young adults with cognitive impairment and developmental delays since 1954.
Join BCHG for Mother’s Day Tea!
Believe it or not, 
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. If you’re looking for a special way to celebrate with your mom this year, why not skip the flowers and treat your mother to what she really wants, an afternoon together!
The Event:
From 1pm to 4pm on Saturday, May 5, 2012, the Bucks County Housing Group (BCHG) is hosting The Mother’s Day Tea at Tyler Mansion (on the grounds of Bucks County Community College). This special open house event, sponsored by the William Penn Bank, is perfect for family or friends of all ages.
The Cornerstone Club Community Gives Back
If you have lived in Bucks County for any amount of time, you may know that we have a number of great resources available to help us make healthy choices and stay fit. One such resource, The Cornerstone Clubs, recently saw an opportunity to give back and proved that great things can be done with the help of a supportive community.
The Bucks County Designer House & Gardens
As fans of great architecture, we are always excited to check out local designers. Bucks County has an amazing variety of great homes and gardens. If you’ve lived here for any number of years, you may have heard about something called the Bucks County Designer House & Gardens. Interested in architecture or interior/landscape design? — You will definitely want to know more about this great initiative! (We went to the Designer House last year and it was absolutely incredible.)
The Bucks County Designer House & Gardens is a non-profit fundraiser run by Village Improvement Association of Doylestown (V.I.A) to support the Doylestown Hospital and V.I.A. Community Projects (According to their website, the V.I.A. is the only women’s club in the country to own and operate a community hospital). The first Designer House was shown in 1971, and the event has been held annually in the Spring since 1978. The details for the fundraiser are managed entirely by the 60-member Designer House Committee. The team works nearly year-round to ensure that the event is always a success.
April in Florence: A Cancer Research Benefit in Bucks
On Saturday April 14th, 2012 at 6:00 PM, The Board of Associates of Fox Chase Cancer Center (Bucks County Chapter) will host their annual fundraising event. This yea’s event, entitled “April in Florence”, will be held once again at the beautiful Keenan Motors Mercedes-Benz dealership in Doylestown, PA. The night will be filled with dinner, cocktails, live music, and dancing along with live and silent auctions.
Women’s History Month: Pearl S. Buck
Though many states were already observing the occasion, President Jimmy Carter officially declared the first week in March to be “Women’s History Week” in 1980. Since then, the observance has grown and March has become known as “Women’s History Month.” We feel that this month provides a great opportunity to learn more about the women that have made great contributions to our country throughout history. To celebrate the occasion, we’re taking time to highlight some of the most happening women (past and present) in Bucks County. There have been a number of women who have helped to make our county a great place to live and work and we want to say “Thanks.”
Pearl S. Buck
Originally from Hillsboro, West Virginia, Pearl S. Buck was a deeply influential writer/teacher during much of the 20th century.
Her novel The Good Earth was the best-selling fiction book in the U.S. in 1931 and 1932, and in 1932 she won the Pulitzer Prize. In 1938, she became the first American woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, “for her rich and truly epic descriptions of peasant life in China and for her biographical masterpieces.”
She spent much of her early life teaching and writing in China, before eventually settling in Pennsylvania with her second husband. Buck was passionate and outspoken about a range of issues including women’s rights, Asian cultures, immigration, adoption, missionary work, and war. (more…)
Happening Kid Brought To You By The New Hope Railroad
John, Will, and Matt Harding and Katie and Christian Kirkpatrick are “Happening Kids” because they hold annual month-long charity drives. Every year the children select a charity to support. During their first drive in 2010, 800 books were collected for Reach Out and Read. These books were, in turn, distributed to children living in poverty at pediatric visits. In 2011, over 500 toys, books and craft items were collected for the Make a Wish Foundation. These items were given to children with severe medical illnesses. This year, the children are hoping to top the previous drives as they collect items for Cradles to Crayons. This organization collects essential items for babies and children, and distributes them through shelters, programs and schools that serve children who are homeless or living in poverty.
Gourmet Getaway: Cuisine for a Cause
Bucks Happening and Lehigh Happening are proud be sponsors of this year’s Gourmet Getaway, Cuisine for a Cause, happening Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Spring Mill Manor in Ivyland from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
All proceeds benefit the Women in Business Scholarship Program, which provides educational funds to deserving Bucks County women to gain knowledge, improve job skills and give back to the community. Since 1983, the Chamber has awarded over $239,564 in scholarships through this program.
The Gourmet Getaway is an evening of food and beer and wine tasting from the area’s finest restaurants, caterers and other establishments including: Bobbie Simone’s Restaurant and Bar, Borghi ‘s Restaurant, Buckingham Valley Vineyards, Chaddsford Winery, Chambers 19 Bistro and Bar, DiSh Catering, Doug’s Cakes, HEAVEN ON A PLATE Personal Chef Service, Laurie’s Chocolates, New Hope Winery, Sand Castle Winery, Soup to Nuts Caterers, The Talking Teacup, Taste, Town Crier Bakery, Villa Barolo, Vintage Grille and Wegmans. (more…)
Raise a Glass for Soldier’s Angels
As part of our Holiday Soldier’s Angel’s Campaign, you’re invited to Isaac Newton’s on Thursday, December 15th for a happy hour for a great cause. Come hang out with the Bucks Happening crew, taste winter beers from Lambertville’s River Horse Brewing Company, and enjoy Isaac’s awesome holiday ambiance.
Central Bucks YMCA: We’re In It Together
Thanks to the generous contributions of CentralBucks residents, Central Bucks Family YMCA’s Community Support Campaign has raised over $324,000 to help the Y continue to give its members and neighbors opportunities to learn, grow and thrive! Gifts to Central Bucks Family YMCA stay in ourcommunity, directly supporting and positively impacting residents right here in Bucks County.
As a result of last year’s campaign, the Y was able to give:
- 286 kids a safe place to learn & build confidence in summer camp
- 390 memberships for 181 families, locals who can now take advantage of the many services & programs provided by the Y
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