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Free COVID-19 vaccinations in Bristol
During National Immunization Awareness Month, Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership, in partnership with the Bucks County Immunization Commission and Little Big Health Solutions, is hosting a free COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Aug. 10, at the Bristol Borough Senior Activity Center, 301 Wood St., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bucks...
Funding awarded to local Community Learning Centers
The Pennsylvania Department of Education announced awards totaling more than $19 million for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Cohort 11 grant. These awards will go to nine school districts, three intermediate units, eight charter schools, two institutions of higher education and 22 community-based organizations. The following are receiving funding...
Silver Lake Nature Center announces upcoming events
Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Road in Bristol, announced several upcoming events:. Volunteer Work Day takes place Saturday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m. to noon. Help SLNC maintain its grounds. Be prepared to get wet and dirty. Bring a refillable water bottle. Rain or shine. Meet at the SLNC Pavilion, near the SLNC Visitors’ Center. Register online or by phone.
Native tree and shrub sale
The Penn State Master Watershed Steward volunteers of Bucks County are now accepting online orders for native trees and shrubs through Wednesday, Aug. 31. The third annual fundraiser offers 28 varieties of native trees and shrubs to order online and pick up at Warwick Memorial Park, Jamison, on Saturday, Oct. 1, the perfect time for planting.
PIDA loan awarded to Croydon-based Btec Solutions
Gov. Tom Wolf announced the approval of eight new low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority to support business growth in six counties across Pennsylvania that will help create and retain 233 jobs. Btec Solutions, Inc., through the Bucks County Economic Development Corporation, was approved for a 15-year, $2,250,000...
Family Service receives grant from Bristol Elks Lodge #970
Family Service Association of Bucks County recently received a grant in the amount of $2,000 from the Bristol Elks Lodge #970. This funding will go toward supporting an expansion of operations and services at the agency’s Bristol facility. Since 1953, Family Service, a nonprofit health, human and social services...
Lower Bucks Chamber hosts Golf Outing
The Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Golf Outing on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at Philmont Country Club, 301 Tomlinson Road in Huntingdon Valley. Lunch is at 11 a.m. with a noon tee-off. Cost is $235 for members ($900 for foursome); $250 for non-members ($1,000 for foursome). This includes entry to 18 holes of golf, riding cart, lunch, dinner and the chance to win prizes.
SCORE Bucks County offering webinars in August
SCORE Bucks County, which offers mentoring and workshops to small business owners and entrepreneurs, is offering two free webinars in August. “What’s Your Digital Marketing Success Plan?” takes place Aug. 9. Led by Donna Botti, owner of Delos Incorporated, the session helps attendees define a successful digital marketing plan. Botti will discuss: how to get the message right; how to own your presence; how to build one strategy; and how to integrate everything into one cohesive strategy.
Cobbin’ at the Creek is set for July 31
Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company is celebrating the return of Better Maize Ahead American Cream Ale with the free Cobbin’ at the Creek on July 31, at its Croydon taproom, 909 Ray Ave., from noon to 7 p.m. The event features corn cocktails from New Liberty Distillery, a corn-themed menu...
‘Burlington Island, In Your Backyard’ outdoor program set for Aug. 6
The Grundy Museum, 610 Radcliffe St. in Bristol, is hosting Judy Gaunt and Dawn and Jim McCreary from Friends of Burlington Island on the River Park Lawn on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get an up close and personal look at the island seated on the lawn behind the museum as their live presentation “Burlington Island, In Your Backyard” unfolds.
Bucks college students spend summer in service
Nine college students from Bucks County have been chosen to participate in Foundations Community Partnership’s 2022 Summer Youth Corps program, which offers paid internships at local nonprofit human service agencies in Bucks County serving children, youth and families. The students gain meaningful, practical expertise while community nonprofits benefit from...
Neshaminy Creek, Yakima Chief Hops release Pick Window
Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company recently released Pick Window, a double dry-hopped American IPA brewed in collaboration with Yakima Chief Hops. Inspired by the many trips out to Yakima Valley, Pick Window captures the serendipitous moment when the hops are at their prime. Pick Window, as the name implies, is available for a limited time and will be sold at all three Neshaminy Creek taprooms in Croydon, Dublin and New Hope. Cost is $14.50 for a 16 oz four-pack, by the case for $63.50 or on draft for $6.50, with additional availability at select Pennsylvania beer distributors.
Presentation on Burlington Island at Grundy Library
Friends of Burlington Island are sharing Burlington Island’s rich history during a presentation at the Grundy Library on Saturday, Aug. 6, at 11:30 a.m. Beginning with Burlington Island’s habitation by the Lenape people, including a later settlement by Dutch, Swedish and English occupiers and eventually Quakers, attendees will understand the island’s journey from historic times to present day. There will be an island-related activity for children.
Bucks recipients of PAsmart apprenticeship grants
Gov. Tom Wolf recently announced awards totaling more than $4.9 million for 14 Pennsylvania apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs within the building and construction trades. Bucks County Community College is receiving $400,00 for its Center for Workforce Development, which will develop and implement a Building and Construction Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program. CWD...
Grundy Library worker wins award
Grundy Library Patron Services member Peg Kindt was recently named a 2022 Southeastern Pennsylvania Library Association Support Staff Award recipient during a Support Staff Workshop. Kindt was awarded a certificate by Pennsylvania Library Association Southeast Chapter President Heather Lipinski, a one-year paid membership to the Pennsylvania Library Association, and paid...
Bristol Borough mourns loss of Mayor Joe Saxton
The desk where Mayor Joe Saxton typically sits during Bristol Borough Council meetings looked a little different last Monday evening. Instead of his usual presence, there was an arrangement of flowers. Residents of the borough have been grieving since Friday, July 8, when news broke of Saxton’s passing at the...
Wine Trail hosting Summer Sip & Savor
On select Sundays in August, wine lovers and food aficionados can enjoy selections of locally-made wines paired with small plates as part of the Bucks County Wine Trail’s Summer Sip & Savor food and wine pairing events. Co-sponsored by Visit Bucks County and the Bucks County Wine Trail, Summer...
National Night Out is Aug. 2
Neighborhoods throughout Bristol Borough are invited to join over 38 million neighbors across 16,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide for the borough’s first National Night Out, sponsored by the Bristol Borough Police Department, Bristol Cares Coalition, Keystone First and Bristol Borough Teen Foundation.
Neshaminy Creek adds Peaches ‘n Cream to Shape of Haze series
Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company announced the newest addition to The Shape of Haze to Come series – Peaches ‘n Cream Shape of Haze to Come. Starting with a base of white wheat, flaked oats and flaked wheat, Peaches ‘n Cream is combined with flavors of peaches and lactose. The hazy IPA is in line with the rest of the series with an ABV of 8.8 percent and features Simcoe, Ekuano and Mosaic hops.
Grundy Museum to participate in National Museum Assessment Program
Bristol’s Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Museum has been selected to participate in the Museum Assessment Program, which is administered by the American Alliance of Museums. Through guided self-study assessment and on-site consultation with a museum professional, participation in MAP will empower Grundy to better serve the local community and its donors, guests and visitors by facilitating its meeting and exceeding the highest professional standards of the museum field. Staff and MAP professionals will spend this calendar year analyzing the museum’s organizational strengths and challenges.
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