Benefits
• Hilltown Civic Association is holding a scenic bicycle ride through Hilltown beginning 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13.
7KH UiGH wiOO EHnHfiW WKH group’s scholarship program which has awarded about 80 scholarships to resident high school seniors since 1991.
Information or to register: www.hilltown-twenty.com or 215-901-1970.
• DHHS 5un 0HnnoniWH Church East, 350 Kellers CKuUFK 5oaG in BHGPinVWHU, holds its fifth Strides for Mission 5K Race beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 at the church.
All proceeds will go to Pennridge FISH. Canned goods to be donated to the Pennridge FISH food pantry will also be collected on the day of the race.
To register or for more information on the Strides for 0iVVion 5.: www.GHHSUuneast.org. For Information on Pennridge FISH: www. pennridgefish.org.
•$ Bingo )unGUaiVHU IoU two local families each adopting special needs girls from China will be held Saturday, Oct. 13 at CaOvaUy CKuUFK on 5ouWH 113 in Hilltown.
The doors will open at 4:30 p.m. Games will begin at 5 p.m.
There will also be a Chinese Auction and food available.
Cost: $20 for 20 games. Information: 267-446-6175.
• 7KH 28WK $nnivHUVaUy Pennridge CROP Walk will be Sunday, Oct. 14.
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The seven mile Walk begins at 1:15 p.m. Walkers of WKH GoOGHn 0iOH Pay EHgin upon registration. Through the previous 27 years of the community’s participation in the Church World ServiFH C523 :aON, PoUH WKan $593,000 has been raised, with $148,435 of that going directly to Pennridge FISH.
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The donations will go directly to the Pennridge FISH local food pantry.
• 4uaNHUWown )aUPHU’V 0aUNHW KoOGV iWV Winter Coat Drive, now in its 17th year, through Oct. 14.
/aVW yHaU, PoUH WKan 500 coats and jackets were received. The collected items are donated to the local Salvation Army in town and the 0iOIoUG 6TuaUH :oPHn’V and Children’s Shelter.
DonaWionV Pay EH dropped off at the market office at Exit 4 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays.
Information: 4115.
215-536-
• $n Oldies Night Dinner Dance for the benefit of Pennridge Community Education Foundation will be held 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at Pennridge Community Center, routes 152 and 113, Silverdale.
A buffet dinner will be followed by rock ‘n roll from the ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s Ey -HII BHnnHU oI 6uE ZHUo D-V. BY2B - iFH anG VoIW drinks will be available.
Tickets: $20. Tickets are available at all Pennridge elementary schools, from any PCEF member, at the Pennridge Community Center or through the PCEF website.
Information: www.pennridgefoundation.org, oldiesnightPCEF@gmail.com or 610-513-9643.
• Pennridge Cheer Booster Club and the Pennridge High School Cheerleaders are hosting a Flapjack Fundraiser 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at Applebee’s, 145 1. :HVW (nG BouOHvaUG (5ouWH 309), 4uaNHUWown.
The breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee. Tickets are $7.50 each. Tickets may be purchased in advance from any cheerleader or booster parent, at the Cheer Spirit 7HnW GuUing WKH 5aPV KoPH football games on Oct. 12 and 19, or can be purchased at the door the morning of the event.
Proceeds will help the cheerleaders with travel expenses and competition fees to compete at Nationals in Orlando, Fla.
To donate or learn about this or other upcoming fundraising events: ccferrara@ comcast.net.
• 3HUNaViH 3izza & 3aVWa on 0aUNHW 6WUHHW in 2OGH Towne Perkasie is donating 10 percent of all proceeds generated from the entire Gay’V VaOHV on 0onGay, 2FW. 22 to the Pennridge Rams Cheerleaders.
The restaurant will include take-out and dine-in orders for the day’s total earnings.
To donate or get information about other upcoming 3HnnUiGgH 5aPV CKHHUOHaGers fundraising events: ccferrara@comcast.net. having a book discussion group at the Samuel Pierce EUanFK oI BuFNV CounWy )UHH /iEUaUy, 491 $UWKuU Ave., Perkasie.
Book Clubs in a Bag, including 10 copies of a title and book discussion guide, are available for many popular titles and can be checked out for six weeks. Some include multiple formats, including large print and audio. Staff is available to assist. See www.buckslib.org for inIoUPaWion on BooN COuEV in a Bag. CaOO 215-257-9718 to book the meeting room. the display at Sellersville 0uVHuP, 120 (aVW CKuUFK Street, Sellersville, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 13 and 14.
The exhibit will feature old and modern needlecrafts FouUWHVy oI WKH BuFNV County Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America.
There will be an extensive display of vintage examples of embroidery stitches. Several members of the EGA will be on hand to answer TuHVWionV anG GHPonVWUaWH their stitchery expertise.
Admission is free. Information: www.sellersvillemuseum.org or 215-257-5253.
• Bucks County Covered Bridge Society will present a program and exhibit 12:30 S.P. 0onGay, 2FW. 15 at Pennridge Community Center, routes 113 and 152 in Silverdale.
There are now 12 covered bridges. At one time there wHUH PoUH WKan 50 in BuFNV County.
Information: snugglebaby@comcast.net or 215453-7564.
•$ rummage sale will be held 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 17 and 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday, 2FW. 18 aW 6W. -oKn’V /uWKHUan CKuUFK, 3104 0ain 6WUHHW (5ouWH 63), 6uPnHyWown.
There will be a $1 shopping bag or $5 trash bag sale 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 8 to 11 a.m. Friday.
Information: 215-234-4888.
• .nigKWV oI CoOuPEuV oI 2uU /aGy oI WKH 6aFUHG Heart of Hilltown is sponsoring a family bingo night Friday, Oct. 19 at the school gym, 2011 Hilltown Pike, Hilltown.
DooUV anG WKH NiWFKHn open at 6 p.m. The game will start at 7 p.m. For $5, you will receive nine bingo cards for nine games. Winners of those games will receive/ split $20. There will also be at least two special games wiWK a SUizH oI aW OHaVW $50. Cards for those games will cost an additional $1.
The evening will be over around 9:30 p.m. Children are permitted if they are accompanied by a playing adult. The kitchen will EH VHOOing KoW GogV, Sizza, meatball sandwiches and other refreshments.
The event is open to the public. Proceeds will enable the Knights to continue acts of charity.
• 3HUNaViH /ionV COuE holds its annual Old Fashioned Hayride 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 19, 20, 26 and 27, weather permitting.
The tractor-pulled rides VWaUW anG HnG aW 0ooGV CovHUHG BUiGgH on BOooPing GOHn 5oaG nHaU GOHnwooG Shopping Center on Fifth Street in Perkasie.
Each ride is about 20 minutes long, is not scary, and is geared for children and their families.
5iGHV aUH $1 SHU SHUVon. 3UoFHHGV EHnHIiW WKH /ionV “:KiWH CanH 3UojHFW” IoU WKH viVuaOOy iPSaiUHG. 7KH /ionV will also have refreshments available to purchase during the evening. In addition, the club will be accepting any used eyeglasses that people would like to donate.
Information: 215-453-7127.
• .HHSing .iGV 6aIH 3Uoject hosts a free child safety fair 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 6aWuUGay, 2FW. 20 aW $&7 6uEaUu, 801 BHWKOHKHP 3iNH in :HVW 5oFNKiOO.
Child fingerprints will be taken and sent directly home with parents. There will also EH FoPPuniWy oUganizaWionV present to provide safety information and entertainment for families.
Information: lauren@sipkids.com or 319-268-4111.
•$ Founder’s Day Celebration, in recognition of the contributions of Nancy Keenan and Clarence Applegate, will be held 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21 at Pennridge Community Center, routes 113 and 152 in Silverdale.
A concert by the Harmonaires will be followed with light refreshments.
Admission is free, but please pick up tickets in advance to be assured a seat. Tickets are available at the receptionist’s desk.
Information: snugglebaby@comcast.net or 215453-7564.
•$ Shredder Event will be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at Upper BuFNV CounWy 7HFKniFaO 6FKooO, 3115 5iGgH 5oaG in BHGPinVWHU.
Cost: $5 per copy paper box or two grocery bags of documents. Staples, paper clips and small binder clips are accepted. No newspapers, phone books or books. $OO SUoFHHGV EHnHIiW 8BC76 student activities.
Information: www.ubtech.org.
• $n Attic Treasures rummage sale will be held 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 in the St. Agnes social hall, (entrance behind the church), 445 1. 0ain 6WUHHW, 6HOOHUVviOOH.
There will be household items, toys, Christmas items, bric-a-brac, small furniture anG oWKHU iWHPV. 5HIUHVKments are available.
Table space is available for $20 each or two for $35. Information: 215-804-5234.
•$ flea market will be held 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. SaturGay, 2FW. 20 aW 8SSHU BuFNV County Technical School, 3115 5iGgH 5oaG in BHGminster.
It will be held in conjunction with the paper shredding (above) and the hoagie sale pick-up.
Space is available for $20 per vehicle; please provide your own table. Gates will open at 7 a.m.
Information: www.ubtech. org or 215-795-2911.
• Crafters are needed for an Indoor Craft Fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 at Cressman Armory, 225 East Park Avenue, Sellersville.
Space is $25 and a donation to the raffle table. Information: janetbaskets@yahoo.com or 215-234-4729.
• West Rockhill Township Park & Recreation’s second annual fishing derby will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at James Memorial Park, 1027 Ridge Road.
There will be four different types of 13 to 14 inch trout. There will also be three tagged fish with a $50 prize.
The fishing derby is for ages 12 and younger. Each contestant will receive a free hot dog and drink. All contestants must be accompanied by an adult.
• Journalist and mental health advocate Jane Pauley will be the featured speaker at Penn Foundation’s 10th annual Autumn Event fundraiser 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 at Calvary Church, 820 Route 113 in Hilltown.
The evening will include the presentation of Penn Foundation’s ninth annual Adventures in Excellence Award to Frederick E. Schea, president and CEO of First Savings.
Proceeds benefit Penn Foundation’s Commonwealth Fund and helps the organization provide care to more than 10,000 people each year.
There will be a silent auction beginning at 5:30 p.m. Proceeds from it benefit Camp Courage, a summer camp for children with special needs sponsored by Penn Foundation in partnership with Camp Men-O-Lan in Quakertown.
Tickets: $20; four for $60. Information or to purchase tickets: www.pennfoundation.org or 215-453-5182.
• Sellersville Borough holds its annual Halloween Parade 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27.
Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the municipal parking lot at Penn and Church streets. The parade route is W. Church Street to High Street, Walnut Street to Temple Avenue, and N. Main Street to the Sellersville firehouse where contestants will be judged and prizes awarded.
A hot dog and drink will be provided to all participants.
In the event of rain, no parade will take place, but judging will be held at the firehouse. Information: 215257-5075.
• Horse racing on the cloth track at Pennridge Community Center will be held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m Saturday, Oct. 27.
A $1 wagering minimum is optional. Information: snugglebaby@comcast.net or 215-453-7027. The workshop will focus on the sgraffito technique used by area 19th century Pennsylvania German potters.
Denise Wilz, a professional potter who researches and draws her inspiration from traditional Pennsylvania German potters, will lead the class.
Fee: $55; $50 for members; plus materials fee of $20 for one 7-inch redware plate or $28 for a 10-inch plate. Class participants can choose to sgraffito up to three plates, as time permits.
Information or to register: www.mhep.org, info@mhep. org or 215-256-3020.
•“Pennsylvania German Patchwork Pillowcases and Other Small Treasures” will be held 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at Mennonite Heritage Center, 565 Yoder Road, Harleysville.
The program will focus on dating, fabrics and techniques of small heirloom pieced and appliqued quilts. Participants are invited to bring family quilted pieces.
Quilt artist Ann Hermes will lead the program.
Fee: $35; $30 for members. Preregistration is required. Information or to register: www. mhep.org, info@mhep.org or 215-256-3020.
• Postage Stamp Collage, a craft day for teens and adults, will be held 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center, 105 Seminary Street, Pennsburg.
Fee: $25. Register by Oct. 13. Information or to register: www.schwenkfelder.com, rebecca@schwenkfelder.com or 215-679-3103.
• Beginner-Advanced German and Latin courses for homeschoolers are held on a month to month basis throughout the school year at Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center, 105 Seminary Street, Pennsburg.
Schedule options are 10 to 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays or Fridays, completing a total of three hours of instruction per week and eight classes per monthly session.
Cost: $50 per student per monthly session. Information
• Block Printed Aprons will be the topic for a family workshop 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 at Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center, 105 Seminary Street, Pennsburg.
Fee: $5. Information or to register: www.schwenkfelder. com, rebecca@schwenkfelder.com or 215-679-3103. or to register: www.schwenkfelder.com, info@schwenkfelder.com or 215-679-3103. office); $40 at the door. Information or to reserve tickets: www.ubcc.org or 215536-3211.
•A Homemade Chicken Pot Pie Dinner will be held 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 104 Green Street, Sellersville.
The family style meal will include chicken pot pie with fresh-made noodles, corn, pickled cabbage, rolls and butter, and baked goods.
Cost: $10 for adults; $5 for children six through 12; children younger than six eat free. Take-outs will be available while supplies last after 7 p.m. Oct. 20 and at noon Sunday, Oct. 21. Information: www.stpaulsucc.net or 215-257-7268.
• An all-you-can-eat breakfast will be held 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21 at the Perkasie firehouse, Fifth and Arch streets.
The buffet includes eggs, pancakes, waffles, cream dried beef, sausage, bacon, scrapple, home fries and assorted juice.
Cost: $7 for adults; $3.50 for children four through 12; children three and younger eat free. Information: www. perkasiefd.org or 215-2576950. the topic 1:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19 and 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23.
Bats will be the topic 1:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26 and 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30.
Oh Deer! will be the topic 1:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 and 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13.
Suggested donation: $5 per child per session. Enter through the Marina entrance and park in Lot 12 to reach the Education Center.
To register: www.dcnr. state.pa.us/skateparks/parks/ nockamixon.aspx. Information: 215-529-7307. E. Church Street, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23.
Andy maginnis, long-time trolley historian, will share vintage maps and hundreds of slides.
The presentation is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Information: www.sellersvillemuseum.org or 215257-5253.