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LBCCC CHAMBER MEMBER COMMUNITY EVENTS
Herbalife Nutrition and Weight Management- Weight Loss Challenge
Date: Tuesdays 06/18 thru 9/9 OR Thursdays 06/26 thru 09/18
Time: Tuesdays 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. or Thursdays 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Location: Wood River Village
Address: 3200 Bensalem Blvd, Bensalem, PA 19020
Contact Information: Barb Samuel, 215-327-5355
Web Address: www.WLC101.net
Description of Event: All weight loss programs can join and compete! 12 week class - $29.00. Registration fee is paid out in CA$H & PRIZES to The Biggest Losers!
FREE Nutrition Info, Personal Coaching, Body Fat/BMI Analysis, Group Support and much more. LAST PAYOUTS TO WINNERS WERE OVER $1000.00!
Call to pre-register or for more info 215-327-5355.
8th Annual Back-to-School Clothing Drive
Date: Donations will be due to Family Service beginning in August and before the start of the new school year.
Location: Family Service Association of Bucks County
Address: Cornerstone Executive Services, 4 Cornerstone Dr., Langhorne, PA 19047
Contact Information: Stephanie Sides, 215-757-6916 ext. 214
Description of Event: FSA is looking for individuals and businesses who are interested in providing new clothes and school supplies for children of Bucks County. The Clothing Drive provides clothing and school supplies for clients of Family Service whose families cannot otherwise provide these items for their first day of school. The items donated make it possible for the children to return to school with a feeling of confidence and importance. New clothing, shoes, backpacks, school supplies and gift cards are needed. There are several ways you or your business can help including:
- Sponsoring one or several children and provide an outfit, backpack and school supplies for each
- Collect backpacks and/or school supplies and donate them to the Drive
- Volunteer to help fill backpacks with supplies to distribute to children
“Hurricanes and their Hidden Dangers” Seminar
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2008
Location: Middletown Township Municipal Building Complex
Address: 3 Municipal Way, Langhorne, PA 19047
Time: 7:15 – 8:00 p.m.
Contact Information: 215-946-4870 ext. 116.
Web Address: www.redcrosslbcc.org
Description of Event: Due to limited seating, please RSVP by Wednesday, August 20. KYW-CBS 3’s meteorologist Doug Kammerer will be the guest speaker. The presentation will cover past tropical storm events that have impacted the area, what we can expect for the rest of the 2008 hurricane season and the hidden dangers these storms bring to the area. The presentation is a partnership with the Bucks County Emergency Management and Middletown Township Emergency Management. All guest will be provided a free informational preparedness kit and will be eligible to win a free family preparedness supplies kit, CPR and First Aid Classes, and other great prizes. Light refreshments will be provided.
14th Annual Golf Classic- Bucks county Community College Foundation
Date: Monday, August 25, 2008
Location: Philmont Country Club, North Course
Address: Huntingdon Valley, PA
Contact Information: 215-968-8224 or foundation@bucks.edu to register
Web Address: www.bucks.edu/foundation
Description of Event: Proceeds support the College’s general scholarship fund and contribute toward the completion of innovative campus projects and programs, both academic and athletic, that are not funded through traditional resources.
Parent Power: Effective Discipline Strategies For Children and Teens
Date: Thursday, September 11, 2008
Location: Penns Park United Methodist Church
Address: Wrightstown, PA
Time: 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Contact Information: Parent Assist: Robin@ParentAssist.net or call 215-321-4411
Web Address: www.ParentAssist.net
Description of Event: We will discuss positive and effective methods of discipline. In this workshop we will discuss specific ways to help children manage their own behavior without our intervention. This will be a FUN, interactive parenting seminar that will address your most burning parenting questions:
- How do I effectively discipline my child without yelling, spanking or upset?
- How do I teach my child to respect me without using fear tactics?
- How do I set the stage to raise a child who thinks independently, feels self-confident and has self-control?
The course facilitator is ROBIN M. KEVLES-NECOWITZ, M.Ed., LPC.
First Federal of Bucks County: George W. Shaffer Memorial Scholarship & Harold F. Oswald Honorary Scholarship ($1,250 each)
Date: Application Deadline: September 15, 2008
Contact Information: Bucks County Community College Foundation
Web Address: www.bucks.edu/foundation
Description of Event: These scholarships are intended to benefit a high school graduate from the following school districts: Bristol Borough, Bristol Township, Bensalem, Morrisville, Pennsbury, Centennial, Central Bucks East and Central Bucks West, Council Rock, New Hope/Solebury and Neshaminy. Students must be applying to BCCC with the intention of enrolling as full-time (minimum of 12 credits) freshman students. Applicants must document community service activities at the high school level and must be in good academic standing (a minimum grade point average of 2.0 which equals a “C” average) at their respective high school at the time of the application. Preference is given to students of customers and/or employees of First Federal of Bucks County.
80th Anniversary Jubilee for Bucks County Council, Boy Scouts of America
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2008
Location: Washington Crossing Historic Park
Address: 1112 River Rd., Washington Crossing, PA
Time: 9:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Contact Information: Daryl Mancinelli, 215-348-7205
Web Address: www.buckscountybsa.org
Description of Event: Join in to Celebrate our 80th Anniversary. The Jubilee will feature over 100 Scout & family friendly activities led by BCC Scout groups and partner organizations. Relive the fun Scouting offers to everyone. Bring your family. The public is invited. Participation fee $3.00 - no cost to walk the park.
YMCA America On The Move Week – Family Fun Day
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2008
Location: Fairless Hills branch
Address: 601 S. Oxford Valley Rd., Fairless Hills, PA 19053
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Contact Information: Jennifer Ritorto, 215-949-3400 x14
Web Address: http://www.lowerbucksymca.org/what_s_new.html
Description of Event: Free Family Event- Family Relays, Golf Expo, smart Start Parent/Child Developmental Program Demo, Bar-B-Q Lunch, Family Fun Pool events, Family Fit Demo Nutrition Facts
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Light The Night Walk
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2008
Venue: Bucks County Community College
Address: 275 Swamp Road. Newtown, PA.
Time: 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Contact Information: Kate Weissman
Phone Number: 610.521.8274 ext. 225
Web Address: www.lightthenight.org/epa
50 words or less description of event: Light The Night Walk is a 2 mile twilight Walk that celebrates and commemorates lives touched by blood cancers. All proceeds benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s mission: to cure leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and Hodgkin’s disease, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
Pre-Business Workshop limited to 6 attendees Bucks County SCORE
Date: Every other Tuesday…Call for the next available date
Location: SCORE Offices
Address: 409 Hood Blvd., Fairless, Hills, PA 19030
Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Contact Information: SCORE, 215-943-8850
Web Address: http://www.score570.org
Description of Event: A FREE One hour session that will provide all the information and literature that you will need when starting your new business. Space limited
For more information about an event, please use the contact information listed above. Do not contact the Chamber.
The Community Events page is intended for Chamber members to post upcoming events for your company or organization. Events must be non-commercial in nature.
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