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United Way kicks off Bucks Knocks Out Hunger with non-event
United Way of Bucks County is kicking off its Bucks Knocks Out Hunger campaign with a twist this year by hosting a non-event on May 29. The annual campaign, also known as BKO Hunger, is a fundraiser for local food pantries, a countywide food drive and one-day meal-packing event. Each year, the project brings together thousands of donors, advocates and volunteers to fight hunger in Bucks County.
Family Service Homeless Shelter Benefit raises $210K
On Saturday, April 20, Family Service hosted its 12th annual Homeless Shelter Benefit at Belle Voir Manor in Bensalem. The event raised approximately $210,000, all of which goes directly toward supporting the shelter and its residents on a daily basis, bringing them “one step closer to home.”. More than...
African American Museum seeks vendors for Juneteenth Community Festival
The African American Museum of Bucks County announced its upcoming Juneteenth Community Festival. This free family-friendly event takes place at Mayor’s Park in Langhorne on Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day includes educational speakers, live music, kid-friendly activities and games and food trucks. The...
Salute to Mothers Scholarship Tea Event raises $41K
The Bucks County Community College Foundation held its 17th annual Salute to Mothers Scholarship Tea Event on Friday, April 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Tyler Gardens on the Newtown Campus. The event, which celebrated and supported student mothers pursuing higher education, drew a record 225 attendees and raised over $41,000 in funds for scholarships.
LIFE St. Mary is helping Lower Bucks seniors age in place
Dan Moore, the newly-promoted executive director of LIFE St. Mary, which helps the senior citizens of Lower Bucks County safely age in the comfort of their own homes rather than a nursing care facility, hopes that no other local family has to experience the pain felt by his. Years ago,...
CRIME ROUNDUP
The Bensalem Township Police Department, in conjunction with the Bensalem Township School District and Building A Better Bensalem, hosted on May 3 a Traffic Safety Program for students of the Bensalem High School junior class student body. This program was created in 2023 to educate new drivers on navigating traffic...
Trevose Horticultural Society meeting
“Vegetable Gardening 101” is the featured program at the monthly meeting of the Trevose Horticultural Society on Tuesday, May 21, at 7 p.m. at the Bensalem Senior Center, 1850 Byberry Road, Bensalem. Master Gardener Annie Milionis will provide essential information on how to grow vegetables at home. She will...
Red light enforcement in Bensalem captures 5,200 violations in first month
It’s been a little over a month since automated red light enforcement systems were installed at two of Bensalem Township’s most dangerous intersections: Street Road and Knights Road, and Route 1 at Old Lincoln Highway. And the number of violations already reported is staggering. Since April 1, Bensalem...
Kin announces new labyrinth for local cancer patients
Kin, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and all-inclusive wellness and support center providing free services through its unique 360-degree care model to cancer patients, their caregivers and local oncology healthcare workers across Bucks County, announced a new four-circuit labyrinth located at the center, 2325 Heritage Center Drive, Building 113, Furlong. The Kin Labyrinth was created to give the local cancer community an opportunity to take solo, group and facilitated walks to reduce stress and anxiety, and promote overall wellbeing.
Senior Games registration open through May 15
The Bucks County Area Agency on Aging is calling on seniors who relish camaraderie, competition and fun to sign up for the 41st annual Bucks County Senior Games. The games are set to begin Wednesday, May 29, with the Senior Games Kickoff event at the Newtown Campus of Bucks County Community College. Competitions are scheduled June 5 through June 11 at senior centers and other locations throughout the county.
Mayfest Festival & Family Fun Day at the NAC
The Newtown Athletic Club invites the community to join them on Saturday, May 18, from noon to 4 p.m. for its inaugural Mayfest Family Festival at Escape Resort, Restaurant & Bar. The special event is open to the community, and all ages are welcome to attend. There will be mega...
Celebrate National Tennis Month in Bucks County
For decades, May has been National Tennis Month and, while this year is no different, the Bucks County Tennis Association has a different way to celebrate it. May is a special time to celebrate tennis and raise awareness that the sport is inclusive, easy and social, not to mention healthy — studies have proven that playing tennis has been found to add 10 years to your life.
Sunshine Foundation’s Run/Walk 5K set for May 18
Sunshine Foundation is hosting its 22nd annual RunWalkBark4Dreams 5K fun run and 2-mile walk on Saturday, May 18, at Tyler State Park. This family-friendly event is for everyone, including dogs. Para athletes are encouraged. The $15 entry fee per adult or child benefits the Sunshine Foundation to make children’s dreams...
NOVA’s candlelight tribute for victims of crime is May 14
NOVA, Bucks County’s comprehensive crime victim services agency, invites the community to join in honoring victims of crime, their families, friends and those who serve them at a candlelight tribute on May 14, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at Core Creek Park Pavilion #11, 901 Bridgetown Pike, Langhorne. The gathering and reception starts at 6 p.m. and the event starts at 6:30 p.m.
Winner of 11th annual Pickering Manor Car Raffle announced
On April 19, the winner of Pickering Manor’s 11th annual Car Raffle was announced: Jeri Rogers, of Yardley. Though she wasn’t present at the event, Rogers was quite surprised when she received a call from director of development Maureen Kuhar. Faced with the tough decision between a new car or $25,000 in cash, Rogers decided to take the cash.
Annual District Fine Arts Festival
Tonight, May 9, is the final evening of the Annual District Fine Arts Festival, hosted by the students and faculty of the Bensalem Township School District Art Department. The festival is open to the public from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Bensalem High School Gymnasium Lobby, 4319 Hulmeville Road. There is no charge for admission.
Philadelphia Building Trades partners with BCCC for ‘Girls Ignite’ trades career expo
The Philadelphia Building & Construction Trades Council, led by business manager Ryan N. Boyer, once again partnered with Bucks County Community College for “Girls Ignite,” a one-day career exploration expo in which female Building Trades members introduced young women to the many benefits of careers in the unionized construction industry.
Vita Education Services announces new board leadership
Vita Education Services, Bucks County’s leading provider of adult education services, announced the election of Ellen Happ, principal of Ellen Happ Architect, as the president of its board of directors. Happ will lead a team of dedicated individuals committed to furthering Vita’s mission of empowering adults through education.
Scholarship opportunities available through ICC
The Scholarship Committee of the Indian Cultural Center of South Jersey, formerly known as Asian Indian Professionals Inc., announced the availability of 15-20 scholarships in amounts ranging from $1,500 to $2,500 for college students who have a parent or grandparent of Asian Indian descent. The scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis to applicants who are enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in the fall of 2024 and reside in one of the following counties in the Delaware Valley: Bucks, Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer, Delaware, Philadelphia or New Castle.
Bucks County Community College receives $250K grant
Bucks County Community College’s Center for Workforce Development has been awarded a $250,000 grant through the PA Department of Labor & Industry to expand access to its Building and Construction Trades Pre-Apprenticeship program. Bucks will be one of 14 recipients of the state’s $3.3 million Schools-to-Work initiative. The...
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