Mark your calendar for these upcoming events
This June, the good folks of Ivyland will be dusting off their party gear, as they get ready to celebrate the historic borough’s 140th Anniversary.
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Activities planned for the day includeW rides on The Ivyland New Hope Railroad, guided history walks through the borough, horse-drawn carriage rides and displays by local historical institutions. There will also be live entertainment, yummy food and drink as well as tons of children’s activities. The evening will culminate with a special outdoor concert by the Warminster SyPphRny.
A more detailed time-line of events will be made available closer to June 22. For information, visit www.ivylandborough. orgL140_years.
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The reading, which is free and open to the public, takes place in room 128 of TyOHU HDOO Rn WhH FDPpuV DW 275 SZDPp 5G., Newtown.
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