Bucks County 2010 Collection Schedule  

September 25 - Quakertown Community Pool
601 W. Mill Street - Quakertown Borough

Bring your hazardous waste and up to 3 old computer systems.  All events are 9:00 AM  to 3:00 PM.  Rain or Shine.Program is not open to business, industry, or institutions. For information concerning acceptable and unacceptable materials: http://www.buckscounty.org or call 215-345-3400

… 2011 will be a magical year! 
Here are some of the 2011 celebration highlights:
Jan 15:  Kick-Off Reception @ VE German Club
Feb 26:  Musical Review @ Ann’s Choice
Mar 26:  A Taste of Warminster @ the Ben Wilson Senior Center
May 30:  Memorial Day Parade
Sept:  Sportsfest at the VE German Club
Oct:  Children’s Magic Show & Costume Party
Dec:  Closing Gala

The “Warminster Township” Images of America book and a Warminster Tri-Centennial Cookbook will be available for purchase.  For more information, please visit our Website at www.warminstertownship.org/tricentennial.  In the near future, you will be able download a Discover Warminster Passport, learn about upcoming Tri-Centennial Events, and purchase Books and/or event tickets on line.

Warminster Tri-Centennial Kick-Off Celebration:
Our Tri-Centennial Celebration will start with the Kick-Off Reception to be held January 15, 2011 at the VE German Club (130 Davisville Rd, Warminster) from 7-10 PM. This cocktail party will officially start our Tri-Centennial Year of Celebration!  Tickets are $30/person and can be ordered through the website or purchased at the WREC, Township Building or VE German club.  You can also send your ticket request to:  Warminster Tri-Centennial Executive Committee, 401 Gibson Rd, Warminster, PA, 18974.  Please include your name, address and phone number and a check made out to “Warminster Township” for $30/ ticket, plus $1 for postage & processing.  There will be a limited number of tickets available for this event.  Questions can be directed to the Tri-Centennial Executive Committee Secretary, Debra Myatt at myattmr2@yahoo.com. 

DON’T MISS OUT!  BECOME PART OF THE CELEBRATION AS A VOLUNTEER! 
Contact the Tri-Centennial Committee for more information.

Aikido is a gentle, but very effective form of martial arts; a method of circular defenses, never opposing but never with the force of aggression.  Open to men and women.  The club meets at the WREC on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM.  For more info, call Sensei Brody @ (215) 675-1184.

580 Delmont Ave, Warminster
Phone: (215) 672-8380       
Fax: (215) 672-4501
www.wilsonseniorcenter.com
Open Mon-Fri, 9 AM-3:30 PM and some evenings.
The Wilson Senior Center welcomes all seniors 55 years and older in the local area.  The Center provides recreational programs such as line dancing, bingo, trips, arts/crafts, bridge and pool. Many other services such as legal assistance, income tax preparation, caseworkers, Meals on Wheels, and 55-Alive driving course are also provided.  Lunch is served at noon except on Thursdays (11:30 AM). A donation of $2 is requested.  Bingo is held on Wednesday evenings - doors open at 4 PM.  The Wilson Center is available for rental for dances, parties, fund raisers, receptions or any other type of celebration.  Please call the center for available dates and information. 

The Bucks County Community Traffic Safety Program is a comprehensive highway safety educational program offered to those who live and work in Bucks County.  Programs include Child Passenger Safety, Mature Driving, Child Safety Seat Checks, Bicycle Safety, School Bus Safety, and more.  To get more information, call (215) 491-9260.

30 E. Oakland Ave., Doylestown, Pa. 18901
Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
(215) 348-0510
(215) 348-9253 – fax
Protective Services and TDD: 1-800-243-3767
www.buckscounty.org
The Area Agency on Aging offers more than
20 programs to help older adults, including:
Care Management - In-Home Services - Adult Day Care - Nursing Facilities - Nursing Facilities Assessment - Assisted Living - Insurance Counseling - Health Promotion - Nutritional Services - Senior Resource Directory - Senior Community Centers - Senior Employment Assistance - RSVP  - Transportation.

9/11 Memorial – Patriot Games
- September 11,  2010
7 AM-Noon (Rain or shine) @ Peace Valley Park, New Britain
A ”Triathlon” of friendly competition combining canoeing, biking and running within teams.  All proceeds go to the Noell Maerz World Trade Center Foundation. Info and registration forms on the website:  www.noellmaerz.com or call (215) 996-5656.

27th Annual Tinicum Antiques Show
Tinicum Park, River Road (Route 32), Erwinna   Free parking/rain or shine. 
--Sept 11, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; 
--Sept 12, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Dealers from PA, NY, MD and VA will display and sell merchandise in and around the historic barn and farm buildings in the park - furniture, textiles, glassware, paintings, prints, metalwork and an assortment of furnishing and artifacts are included.  Admission $5 ($4 with this article) to benefit Historical Properties Division of Bucks County Parks and Recreation.  Please, no pets. For more information, please call 267-337-0955.

The Bucks-Mont Art League meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month (Sept.-May) at the Warminster Twp. Free Library, 1076 Emma Lane, 6–8:30 PM. Programs include guest speakers & artists’ demonstrations.  All amateur and professional artists and interested persons are welcome.  Membership is $20/year.  For more information call Vickie Buccini (215)740-9237 or visit www.bucksmontartleague.com.

A non-profit organization that provides well-balanced meals to individuals with disabilities and shut-ins, is in need of Drivers & Pantry Aides.  Volunteer as little as 3 hrs/month. (2 days-1.5 hrs./day). For  more information, call (215) 443-9784.

5K Run on the Wild Side with Jungle Joe - fundraiser for the Zoo!  Saturday, May 1 @ 9:00 AM at Warminster Community Park.  1K fun run available for kids 12 & under.  Registrants receive a free Zoo admission for May 1st.  Check in begins @ 7:30 AM at the Hallowell Pavilion.  Call 215-394-5873 or visit www.buckscountyzoo.org for more info and registration forms.

If you are feeling “GLEE”-ful, Come Sing with Us!   The Centennial Singers, a not-for-profit community organization open to all – No auditions! Tenors, baritones, and basses are especially needed.  We rehearse on Tuesday evenings starting Sept 14 from 7:30 to 9:45 P.M. at McDonald Elementary School on Reeves Lane, just off Street Road. We begin on September 14.  Info: (215) 657-2415

Centennial Aquatic Club (CAC) is a swimming and diving program that competes in the Suburban Aquatic League as well as United States Swimming and United States Diving competitions. The season runs from mid-September thru March and CAC encourages participation from children of all ages and ability levels. For more information, contact Lisa Forlini @ jlfswim@comcast.net or check our website at www.centennialaquaticclub.org.

Free House Tours:
Historic Craven Hall is open every 2nd Sunday of the month from Noon ‘till 3 PM. Weather permitting, there are demonstrations of open hearth cooking, tours of the house, root cellar and gravestone restoration project and video presentations. Dates: Sep. 12; Oct. 10; Nov. 14; Dec. 12.

Open Hearth Cooking Class:
- Sun, Oct 3 –10AM-2PM
An experienced open- hearth chef, Lin Schreiner, will guide the participants. You will use 18th Century methods, recipes and tools and have a meal ready by 12:30PM. Each student is encouraged to invite a guest to share your meal in our charming 19th Century parlor. The fee for this program is $35 and an advanced paid reservation is required. Call Lin Schreiner at (215) 230-6955 to make your reservation.

15th Annual Crooked Billet Run
Join us for a 5K Race/5K Health Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run on Sat, Oct 23; Fun Run at 9AM – 5K Run and Health Walk at 9:30 AM at Warminster Community Park. For more information on commemorative T-shirts, age group prizes, registration and more go to the website: Craven-Hall .org or call (215) 675-4698.

A Candlelight Evening at Craven Hall
– Fri, Dec 10 – 6:30-9:30PM
The historic home will feature decorations as might have appeared in the mid to late 19th Century. Live music will grace the Hall and demonstrations of open hearth cooking will take place. Colonial foods will be available for sale including Brunswick stew and other colonial treats. A restored antique trunk along with other prizes will highlight our annual raffle.

Historic Craven Hall which is on the National Register of Historic Places, retains almost 90% of its original interior from the 1840’s.  It is located at the Southwest corner of Street and Newtown Roads in Warminster, PA and is a grand example of Greek Revival style of architecture and is owned and operated by the Craven Hall Historical Society, Inc.  For more information please call (215) 675-4698 or visit Craven Hall’s web site at www.Craven-Hall.org   

Historic Craven Hall is located at the corner of Street and Newtown Roads in Warminster, PA.

The Friends of Warminster Library organization is seeking new members and donations to support much-needed projects for the library. Among many other projects, the Friends have provided funds for the children's Early Literacy Station computers, with bilingual capabilities. Many more projects are in the works. The Friends organization needs your help.
 
Please support the Friends of Warminster Library by:
•           Filling out a membership application form ($10);
•           Placing a bid in the ongoing silent auctions of special books, DVDs, and CDs;
•           Patronizing the Friends' used book sales and raffles;
•           Attending the next meeting on Monday, May 10th, at 7:00 p.m. in the library.

Visit the library at 1076 Emma Lane, Warminster, and fill out a Friends Application form or call the library
at (215) 672-4362. Visit the Friends Web page by clicking here.

PURPOSE:   Friends of Warminster Parks is dedicated to the protection and environmentally responsible development of Warminster Township Parks.  

Friends of Warminster Parks Meetings
When:    3rd Tuesday of the month
Where:   WREC, 1101 Little Lane
Time:      7:00 PM
Please join us and bring Friends!

Upcoming events - Mark your Calendar
 Casino Night &  Beef ‘n Beer– Saturday, March 19, 2011

 Watch for details and plan to join us for a fun evening!
www.friendsofwarminsterparks.org

Oct 9 - Twelfth Annual Paws 4 Life Dog Walk: Registration , 9 AM at Pavilion, Warminster Community Park, walk begins at 10 AM.  Fun family events to follow at Gilda’s Club Delaware Valley, 200 Kirk Road, Warminster, PA.

Oct 16 - First Annual Alex Boyes Memorial 5k Run/Walk to benefit Gilda’s Club Delaware Valley. Registration begins at Warminster Community Park at 8AM, Run begins at 9AM, Fun family events to follow at Gilda’s Club Delaware Valley, 200 Kirk Road, Warminster, PA.   For more information on either of these events, please contact Kelly Harris at (215) 441-3290, ext. 107.

The Greater BucksMont Chamber of Commerce (formerly the Greater Warminster CC) invites all area businesses in Bucks & Montgomery Counties to come to one of our business card exchanges, lunches or monthly meetings.  Lunch Brunch:  Thursday lunches begin @ 11:45:  Sept 16: Tony's Place Bar & Grill - 1297 Greeley Avenue, Ivyland:  Oct  21: Pasta Fazool - 804 S York Road, Hatboro;  Nov 18: City Kitchen Pizzeria - 233 Second Street Pike, Southampton;  Dec 16: Cafe La Fontana - 58 S. York Road, Hatboro.  Lunch Fees: $20 for members w/reservation/$25 for non-members or walk-ins.  Lunch Brunch Sponsor: Michael Lyszkowski/Fox Chase Bank..

Business Card Exchange - Oct 6 from  5-7 PM @ the Renaissance Gardens at Ann’s Choice 16000 Ann’s Choice Way, Warminster

New/Prospective Member Breakfast - Dec 2, 2010 @ Craven Hall, Street & Newtown Roads, Warminster. To check on upcoming events or RSVP to any: call (215) 672-6633, email admin@bucksmontchamber.com or check the website: www.bucksmontchamber.com

Phone:  (215) 343-6543
24-hour hotline:  1-800-675-6900
website:  www.novabucks.org
Offering individual and group counseling, legal advocacy and medical advocacy for crime victims; prevention education programs for students, parents and teachers; community education programs and professional training. All services are free of charge.

1035 Mearns Road 
Hours:   Mon-Fri: 8:30 AM-6 PM
Sat: 9 AM-2 PM
Box lobby open 24 hrs
Please use the stamp vending machines to purchase stamps anytime, day or night. 

445 York Road
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9 AM-5 PM

For timely and efficient delivery of mail, please keep your mailbox free from any obstructions.  Keep all pets fenced or securely tied.  For more information or questions, please call your Post Office.
Phone: 800-275-8777
For TTY service for the hearing impaired only, 1-877-889-2457

Friday, December 3, 2010
An enchanting evening of Middle Eastern music and dance, appropriate for the whole family. Performances by Mirjana, and the Sand Shimmers Dance Troupe, Amala Gameela, Abzahrah, along with other special guest performers, are sure to delight.  You will see a variety of performances that showcase many different aspects of Belly Dance, including a Poi spinning performance by Tabe.

• Visit the vendors in our Bazaar to find that unique and exotic gift for the holidays.  Stay after the performances for open floor dancing and light refreshments.
• Show begins at 7:30 PM, Doors open at 7:00 PM.
• Advanced tickets: $15 per Adult, $10 per child 4-12, children under 4 are free.

 If available, tickets at the door will be $20.00 per Adult, $15 per child, cash only.

• Show location:
  Warminster Recreation & Education Center (WREC)
  1101 Little Lane, Warminster, PA 18974

To purchase tickets, please visit www.sandshimmers.com or contact Mirjana at Mirjana@sandshimmers.com for more information.

The Society of Young Magicians meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month (Sept-June) at 7 PM at the WREC.  Young magicians of all skill levels are welcome to attend and can add to their repertoire at each meeting.  For more information, call Arlen @ (215)443-7908.

New members are always welcome. Visit our website at www.lionwap.org/southamptonpa for further details and information on upcoming events. Eyeglass collection boxes are located throughout the area for your use. Please consider donating your used eyeglasses so that they can be recycled for those less fortunate. See our website for donation locations.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Monday at 6:00 PM for weigh-in and 6:30 for the meeting. The meetings are held in the basement hall of Hatboro Federal Savings Bank located on the corner of Street and York Roads in Warminster. If you would like more information, If you would like more information, please call Joan at (215) 674-2240.

Valley Youth House operates a runaway and homeless youth shelter for young people ages 12-18 in Warminster, PA.  Our services are free to youth and their families.  We provide a safe haven for young people who are homeless for any reason.  We offer food, shelter, recreational activities, crisis counseling, and an on-site school.  If you know of a young person who is a runaway or homeless, please call (215) 442-9760, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Sunday, November 7, 2010 (Rain or Shine!) at Warminster Community Park, Hallowell Pavilion.  All dogs must be on leash at all times. Registration at 9:00 AM; Walk begins at 10:00 AM!  Donation is $10/dog to help raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk!   The person who raises the most donations will win a gift bag for their pooch!   Water will be provided for humans and canines, as well as post-walk dog treats.  Info: Carolyn Roth at onthemove1990@gmail.com.

The Warminster Amateur Radio Club (WARC) meets on the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 PM at the Benjamin H. Wilson Sr. Center, 580 Delmont Avenue.  WARC offers a variety of amateur radio licensing classes for beginner through advanced students at various times throughout the year. Starting the second Monday in September, Technician entry level classes will be offered from 7:30-9:00 PM for 8 weeks.  All classes are free except for study guides.  This club also assists with radio communication during community special events and emergencies.  If you are interested in radio classes, or in becoming a member of this community club, please call George Brechman @ (215)443-5656 (n3hbt@arrl.net) or visit the web site: www.k3dn.org.  Everyone is welcome!

The WAWC is the Warminster Area Women's Club, and meets monthly, September through June, on the third Monday at 7:30 PM, for fun, crafts, and fundraising. Meeting place: The Warminster Fire Station at 300 Madison Ave. in the training room on the lower level. For membership information, call Lynn at (215)957-9743.

Registration Dates for 2010-11 Basketball Season
All nights are 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the WREC, 1101 Little Ln.
---Tuesday, Sept. 7                 
---Monday, Sept. 13
---Wednesday, Sept. 22
---Thursday, Sept. 30
For rates, age groups, sponsors and other information, please go to warminsterbasketball.org.

The mission of the Warminster Business and Civic Organization is to serve, promote, and protect the community interests through volunteer efforts; identify and evaluate needs; disseminate information and take appropriate action to support the businesses and residents within Warminster Township with the common goal of improving the quality of life in our community.  For more info regarding this organization, check out the website: www.wbca18974.org or contact Marc Shragher @ (267) 357-7351 or wbca18974@gmail.com.

Rotary is currently working with Warminster Parks to develop a “Safety Town” at Warminster Community Park.  They are seeking business sponsorship for the buildings that will be included in the miniaturized community. For more information, contact Claudia at (215) 206-5591.   Warminster Rotary holds numerous fundraisers and activities which benefit the community throughout the year.  Persons interested in Membership in the Rotary Club International should call Joe Colella @ (215)442-1544.  www.warminstertownship.org/safetytown

The  Warminster Symphony Orchestra, a 65-piece community based ensemble of talented and dedicated members, has had the privilege of providing cultural enrichment for the residents of Bucks and Montgomery counties since 1966. It is operated under the auspices of the Warminster Symphony Society as a nonprofit corporation and is supported entirely by its membership, private donations, grants and business and industry sponsorships. 

2010-2011 SEASON – TENTATIVE CONCERT SCHEDULE
 
October 3, 2010
at 3:30 PM
 - ANNUAL FAMILY CONCERT @ Log College Middle School
 730 Norristown Road, Warminster 

December 4, 2010
at 8:00 PM
- SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT #1 @ Archbishop Wood High School
655 York Road, Warminster

March 19, 2011
at 8:00 PM
- SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT #2 @ Archbishop Wood High School
655 York Road, Warminster

May 21, 2011 at 8:00 PM
- SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT #3 @ Archbishop Wood High School
655 York Road, Warminster PA  18974

Note the change in location for Subscription Concerts due to the construction & renovation at William Tennent High School.   Please visit www.warminstersymphony.org for upcoming concert details or to request ticket and Society membership information or call (215) 672-9650.

www.warminstersoccerclub.com

Women Softball Players Wanted!!! We are looking for women in the age range of 19 and up who are interested in playing recreational softball! It’s a great way to get out, get some exercise and meet new people! The season starts on April 23, 2010 and runs to July 30, 2010. The League plays Fridays, 6:30 PM @ Munro Park in Warminster. *Rain make-ups are the following Sunday @ 5:30 PM @ Munro Park. We are an ASA sanctioned league with ASA sanctioned professional umpires to officiate every game. The competition is good, the friendships developed - better, and the main emphasis on having fun - the best! For more information call Chris at (215) 322-8448.

Band Car Wash
The William Tennent Marching Band will be running a car wash at Pep Boys, 982 W. Street Road Warminster on Saturday, August 28th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Come out and support the band.

WTMBA Night Out
William Tennent Marching Band Association “Night Out” on Saturday, September 25th from 8:00 PM to 12:00 PM at the Phoenix Sport Club in Feasterville. Tickets are $25 per person. Includes food/beverage. For more information, please call Kathleen Feudale at (215) 672-7889.

16th Annual Celebration of Bands
On Saturday, October 16th at 7:00 PM, the William Tennent Marching Band will host its 16th Annual Celebration of Bands at the William Tennent High School Alumni Stadium. Come out and experience the sounds and pageantry of the area’s finest marching bands. Tickets will be sold at the gate $8.00/adult and $5.00/student. For more information, please call Kathleen Feudale at (215) 672-7889 or Mark Witzigman at (215) 942-2559