Celebrate Father's Day in Yardley

Delaware Canal Festival – Morrisville       June 20, 2015

Sponsoring Partner: Landmark Towns of Bucks County

Event Location: The Delaware Canal by the Actors’ NET Theatre

635 North Delmorr Avenue (Route 32), Morrisville, PA 19067

Phone:215-781-2605 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM        
Admission: Free

Come out for an afternoon of fun and laughter on the Delaware Canal! Try kayaking on the Canal with boats, paddles, PDFs and instruction provided by the Environmental Education Specialists from the Delaware Canal State Park. Decorate a duck and join the competition. Listen to music by the Bucks County Folk Song Society, visit with neighbors from local community groups, find something to eat and enjoy an art exhibit. Family fun on the water for all. Details on the ducks available at www.delawarecanalfestival.org or https://www.facebook.com/DelawareCanalFestival

3rd
Annual Brews & Bites

June 20, 2015

Event
Location: Pennsbury Manor

400 Pennsbury Road, Morrisville, PA 19067

Phone:215-946-0400

4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

General Admission $40; Designated Driver $10

Enjoy an Evening along the River. Join us along the river on the 43-acre country estate of William Penn and enjoy the tastings of regional craft beer. Wander the grounds and watch 17th Century beer brewing demonstrations, take a walk through the gardens, tour the Manor House, or simply relax along the banks of the Delaware River. Food will be available to purchase. Event will be held rain or shine. No one under 21 will be admitted. Must present valid ID at door. No children/infants, no firearms, no pets are allowed. General admission ticket includes beer and a souvenir tasting mug. A Designated Driver ticket holder will receive a bottle of water. Designated drivers do not receive a tasting mug and are not permitted to sample any beer. Designated drivers must be 21+ and present valid photo ID for entry. Tickets can be purchased online or in person. Ticket sales are limited to 400.

Lunch in  the Vineyard for Dads

June 21, 2015

Event Location: Crossing Vineyards and Winery

1853 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977

Phone:215-493-6500,    ext. 19

12:00 PM  Admission: $55 + tax  (gratuity not included)

Forget the bad ties and boring gift cards. Treat your #1 Dad to a lunch, wine and fun at the vineyard. Includes a hearty lunch between the vines, choice of wine flight (white, red or sweet) and tour of the winery. Reservations necessary.

Fisher's
Tudor House

1858 Street Road

Bensalem, PA  19020

Phone:(215) 244-9777 • Fax: (215) 244-9737

A Fathers Day Dinner “Man Menu” is available Sunday June 21, 2015. This is Dad’s day tonfeel like a King.  Celebrate Dad’s special day with dinner at Fisher’s! We are open from 1 pm to 7 pm, and reservations are strongly encouraged. Large parties are welcome! Reservations can be made by phone at 215-244-9777.
Fisher’s is a polished casual restaurant.

Repair Your Credit

Technology in Real Estate has come a long way in the last twenty years. From listing logs to Zillow, from deed registry to online records searches, from coffee shops and business cards to CRM’s mortgages, taxes, and insurance. The list goes on for all the different effects technology has had.

What about your credit? Has technology had an effect? People are more visible with social media and more likely to share things like fitness, career changes, and relationship issues. But what about credit, would you share your credit score on social media?  A survey from the National Association of Credit Counseling indicates that you would be more embarrassed to admit your credit score (30%) than your weight (12%).

If you suspect your credit score is not very good, then what can you do? That is one of the most common questions that I get asked. Before you can begin, you must obtain a copy of your credit report. Then you should consider the following:

1.     Minimize negative effects – You have to understand that your credit score is affected by the different actions you take in your daily life. The least impact is maxing out your credit card and the most would be declaring bankruptcy followed by a foreclosure. Consider your options, when making important financial decisions and make sure you choose actions that will not affect your credit score first.

2.     Check your collection accounts – these accounts are frequently bought and sold and the most updated information may not be reported regularly to the credit bureau. Check these accounts for accuracy, dispute any and all errors, and be aware when a balance is showing up more than once. Fixing these errors can have a major impact, and it will require patience and diligence on your part.

3.     Check and update your public records – these records can have a very negative effect on your credit score. Verify the accuracy and challenge or protest any inaccuracies. These records are not maintained as frequently and there may be outdate information that needs to be removed.

4.     Negotiate – If there are outstanding balances in collections, then call the account representative and try and negotiate a settlement. Remember that in order for this to work you must pay, and they must remove the blemish from the reporting agencies. Keep in mind that the agreement must work for you and you must have assurances that the information is corrected on your credit report.

Finally, you will want to make sure that you check the limits on your credit accounts and make sure they are accurate. The longer you wait, the harder it will be. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to tell all your friends that you have excellent credit? What are you waiting for? Get started now!

Martin Millner

This Weekend in Yardley

SUNSHINE FOUNDATION'S RUN-WALK-BARK-4-DREAMS

Location: Tyler State Park - #1 Lane Trail, Route 332     NEWTOWN, PA 

Time: On-site registration opens at 9:00am. Race starts at 10:00am.
Sponsored by: Sunshine Foundation
Contact: Caitlyn Diviny (215) 396-4770  

5K Run, 2Mile Walk. Proceeds from Sunshine Foundation's RunWalkBark4Dreams answer the dreams of chronically ill, seriously ill, physically/mentally challenged and abused children ages 3-18 whose families cannot fulfill their request due to the financial strain that the child's illness may cause. Teams of 4 and More ($20 per member): $20.00 Child Ages 3 to 12: $15.00 Adult Individual: $25.00

All donations are welcome.

FROM 'TRADITIONAL TO AVANT GARDE' PHILLIPS MILL PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION 5/24/15-6/21/15

Location: Phillips Mill, 2619 River Road, NEW HOPE, PA
Time: Wednesdays through Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

           Fridays and Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sponsored by: Phillips Mill Photographic Exhibition
Contact: Theresa Katalinas 215-519-8833   

For a month-long stint, the 128 photos chosen to be showcased as part of the 23rd annual Phillips Mill Photographic Exhibition represent every theme, idea and concept imaginable. Held May 24-June 21, the exhibition features a vast array of images that jurors selected from a pool of 467 photos submitted. In all, approximately 300 photographers entered their work for consideration. This year's event is being juried by Paul Grecian, of Quakertown, Wendy Paton, of Lambertville, N.J. and Rick Smith, of Philadelphia. Photographer Barbara Warren, of Yardley, has been submitting her work to the show for the last 15 years and said she continues to do so because "it's kind of a unique show." "It doesn't have a theme," she said. "It just focuses on the photographers as artists and photos as art." The exhibition provides "a lot of freedom" for its entrants, she said. The show has plenty to offer - even for non-photographers, Warren said.

BUCKS COUNTY PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS “COMPANY” THRU 6/21/15

Location: Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street

                NEW HOPE, PA
Time: Tues & Thur Evenings: 7:30pm         

           Fri & Sat Evenings: 8pm

           Wed, Thur, Sat& Sun Matinees: 2pm
Contact: (215) 862-2121  

It's Bobby's 35th birthday, and his friends want him to settle down. During a hilarious array of interactions over dinners, drinks, and even a wedding, Bobby finally understands that being alone isn't really being alive. Justin Guarini - the breakout star of American Idol and several Broadway musicals and plays - will return to Bucks County Playhouse as Bobby! Company / Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by George Furth Originally Produced and Directed on Broadway by Harold Prince Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick Choreographed by Lorin Latarro Directed by Hunter Foster.

YOUNG REMBRANDTS 2ND ANNUAL ART SHOW 6/1/15-6/30/15

Location: Go Bananas Richboro, 1057 Second Street Pike.

                RICHBORO, PA
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: Young Rembrandts of Southeastern PA
Contact: 2156758878   

Looking for something fun to do with your family this weekend? Stop by one of the three Go Bananas locations in Southampton, Richboro or New Britain to view our 2nd Annual Art Show! Each location showcases art work from local schools and townships that were drawn during the 2014 - 2015 school year! Visit our Facebook page for a coupon for 10% off your bill. Also, ballots are available near the registers - so please vote for your top three drawings!  In addition to the art show, we are offering various drawing workshops and camps this summer. Check out our website to find one near you - the first 50 kids to sign up will receive a free YR t-shirt, so don't miss out!!

Free Local Things To Do

Central Park/Kids' Castle

425 Wells Rd

Doylestown, PA 18901

Phone:(215) 348-9915 • Fax: (215) 348-8729

  

Cross the drawbridge, enter a magical world including a castle with big twisty slide, friendly dragon, tree house, barnyard, rocket ship, downtown toddler promenade, slides, swings and amphitheater.

Ringing Rocks Park

Ringing Rocks Rd

Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972

Phone:(215) 757-0571 • Fax: (215) 785-3228

The major attractions are boulder fields containing rocks which, when struck, ring like a bell. Bucks County's largest waterfall is also here. Picnicking is available. Hours: 8 am to sunset. 123 acres.

 

Silver Lake Park – Costal Plain Forest

1306 Bath Rd

Bristol, PA 19007

Phone:(215) 785-1177

The best-protected Coastal Plain Forest left in the state. It is part of the 460-acre park and Silver Lake, which is the terminus of the Mill Creek, Queen Anne Creek, and the Black Ditch Creek Watershed. The grounds have about 4.5 miles of trails routed through or near the various habitats and are maintained to enhance the diversity of plant and animal life.

Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center

2877 Creamery Rd

New Hope, PA 18938

Phone: (215) 297-5880

 The property consists of trails, meadows, ponds, wetlands, and streams. Located on the property is a 1936 renovated barn that serves as the visitor center, as well as an old mill and a springhouse. The Honey Hollow Watershed is listed as a National Historic Landmark. The Center is open to groups for educational programs throughout the year.

Core Creek Park

Middletown Township, south of Newtown

 East of Rt. 413 on Tollgate Rd.
(215) 757-0571 

There are horse trails, fishing, boat launch, bike trails, picnic areas and more.  Open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Summer Fun… Fairs, Festivals and Farmers’ Markets in Bu

With the dawn of spring, our thoughts slip to summer
holidays spent with family and friends, a long walk in the sunshine, a
sip of homemade lemonade, and summer vacation adventures.  It is also a
time for the local fair, farmers markets, and local festivals… Here is a
sampling of what is to come in the next few weeks in Bucks County.

2nd Annual Doylestown Art Days

Doylestown
Art Days is a 4-day art extravaganza pairing over 80 businesses with
local student, emerging and professional artists. Please join us as we
turn our town into a giant art gallery from June 4th – June 7th. For
more info click here….

First Fridays on the Delaware

The
quaint and historic riverfront town of Bristol Borough will be hosting
First Fridays June through September. This fun, interactive event will
include: live music, beer garden at the Historic King George II Inn,
free family fun entertainment, performances by Stepping Stone Dance
Studio and the Bristol High Drama Club, an art walk along with tours of
the newly opened Bristol Borough Center for the Arts and more…

Newtown Farmers Market

Each
Thursday, Friday & Saturday the market is bustling with the sights,
sounds and smells of 16 vendors all under one roof, bringing you a
wonderful blend of fresh delicious foods, ethnic foods and foods unique
to Dutch country, with Amish vendors bringing Lancaster County goodness
for you to enjoy.

Business Hours: Thu 9-6, Fri 9-7, Sat 9-4      Our address is 2150 South Eagle Road, Newtown, PA 18940

Doylestown Farmers’ Market

Welcome to the Market!
Every Saturday morning from spring to fall our vendors are happy to
present you with an opportunity to buy healthy locally grown and
produced items. Most of our 35+ vendors are within 15 miles of the
Market, so be a Locator with us. We are a local producer-only market
sponsored by the Buckingham Township Civic Association, which started
the Market in 1975.

Call 215 345-5355 for information.
Saturday Mornings, April 19 to mid-November 2014 (excluding the weekend of the Doylestown Arts Festival) 7:00 A.M. to 12 Noon

     Ottsville Farmers Market at Linden Hill Gardens

Start
your weekend off right at the area’s only Friday Market located on the
beautiful grounds of Jerry Fritz’s Linden Hill Gardens in Ottsville, PA.
The market is a unique and fun place to shop while supporting local
farmers and producers. Featuring Local Fruits & Vegetables, Fresh
Eggs, Olive Oil, Mushrooms, Gluten Free Baked Goods, Fresh Seafood, Goat
Cheese, Fresh Dairy, Local Wine and more…

Fridays:
4-7 pm April 24 through October 9th. Linden Hill Gardens Retail
Nursery: Wednesday through Sunday, with complimentary Garden Walks
Saturdays at 10 am.

Harvest Day 2015

This
year’s event marks the 46th year of Yardley Harvest Day. It began as a
celebration of the Borough, along with crafters, entertainment and food,
an event for the whole family.  The Yardley Harvest Day Committee is proud to present the 46^th
Annual Yardley Harvest Day, located in Downtown Yardley Borough and is
one of the Borough’s most treasured traditions.  The event is scheduled,
rain or shine, on Saturday, September 19th from 10a.m. to 5 p.m.  along
Canal Street in the same location it has been for years. Once again,
Yardley Harvest Day will emphasize the many unique aspects of living,
dining, socializing, shopping, working and enjoying one of Bucks
County’s most historic and best communities.

Shady Brook Farm

931 Stony Hill Road

Yardley, PA 19067

215-968-1670

67th Middletown Grange Fair

The
Grange is a grassroots, non-partisan, non-sectarian, fraternal
organization with its roots in agriculture. The Grange has been
preserving the traditions that have made America a strong and caring
country. Our largest, and most labor intensive, also most fun filled,
event is our Grange Fair held in August of each year.   Join our
community as we come together to enjoy fun, good food, entertainment,
and appreciate the talents of our neighbors as they enter over 4200
items ranging from cows to quilts.



Are you considering selling or purchasing a home in Yardley, Doylestown or Langhorne? Call me    today at 215-519-1399 to discuss your options.