Enjoy Three New Comics Every Friday and Saturday Night at Comedy Works

Saturday, June 15

7:00 pm – dinner & show for $37.50

9:30 pm – comedy show only $15

1320 Newport Rd., Bristol

Celebrate the weekend with a delicious dinner and comedy show at The Comedy Works. Three new comedians are featured every week! If you do not want to enjoy dinner at Georgine’s Restaurant, you may attend the comedy show only which starts at 9:00 pm. Children aged 13-17 are permitted but must be accompanied by an adult.

NO BULLying Run

Saturday, June 15

1-mile walk begins at 8:00 am, 5-mile run begins at 8:30 am

Doylestown Central Park

Help stop and raise an awareness of bullying in Doylestown by participating in the inaugural 1 mile fun walk/5 mile run. There will be family-friendly activities, live entertainment by the School of Rock, an awards ceremony and raffle drawings.

Strawberry Days

Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16

Saturday 9:00 am until 6:00 pm

Sunday 10:00 am until 5:00 pm

Longview Market, 3215 Stump Hall Road , Collegville

Pick your own strawberries at Longview Market every Saturday and Sunday in June! If you join us between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm on either Saturday or Sunday, you can enjoy fresh, homemade strawberry pancakes for breakfast.

Thinking of moving to Yardley, Doylestown or Washington Crossing? Call me today to discuss your plans on either selling your current home or purchasing your new home at 215-519-1399

Summers in Bucks County don’t have to be expensive. Here are some great activities for all ages, which will give you the opportunity to enjoy our beautiful parks, nature trails and surroundings.

Churchville Nature Center, Churchville – Join the Churchville Nature Center every Saturday morning from 7:00 am until 9:00 am for our early morning bird walk. An experience bird watcher will lead the way – be sure to bring your binoculars.

Covered Bridge Tour, all of Bucks County – Enjoy the 12 covered bridges of Bucks County! The entire tour makes one large circle and can be started and/or stopped at any location. Maps and directions are available on the Visit Bucks website.

Nockamixon State Park, Quakertown – This beautiful state park offers 35 miles of hiking and nature trails, boating, camping, swimming, fishing, picnic areas and more.

Peach Festival at Peddler’s Village, Lahaska – Enjoy a day of exploring the shops of Peddler’s Village, as well as the annual Peach Festival on August 10^th and 11^th.

If you are thinking about moving to Yardley, New Hope or Washington Crossing, please call me today at 215-519-1399, or simply email me at marty@martinmillner.com .

Celebrate 100 Years At Shady Brook Farm

Saturday, June 8

4:00 pm– 10:00 pm – rain date is June 15

Shady Brook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley

Celebrate 100 years at Shady Brook Farm and enjoy live entertainment, jumping pillows, wagon rides, food vendors, and much more. The evening will conclude with a fireworks show at 9:30 pm. Free admission! We’d love for you to come join us for our birthday party!

Clean Up Our Farm Day at Horses 4 Hope

Saturday, June 8

9:00 am until 5:00 pm

Horses 4 Hope Equestrian Center, 510 Laurel Hill Road in Bangor

Looking for community service hours for school? Join the Horses 4 Hope Equestrian Center on Saturday and help clean up their farm. They will help to provide community service hours if needed, or simply come out to enjoy cleaning up the farmlands for the beautiful horses that live on them. Supplies such as paint brushes, paint, nails, garden tools, used file cabinets, weed wackers, etc are greatly appreciated.

Pull out your toolbox! There are many quick and simple renovation projects you can accomplish in one weekend while improving your Yardley home. Even though these are quick and easy, they will add to the beauty of your home quickly. I would like to share some of them with you.

*Change out the knobs on your kitchen cabinets and drawers. If you currently do not have knobs or handles on your kitchen cabinets and drawers, installing them can also be a quick and easy project.
*Replace the curtains in the living room or other rooms.
*Paint a room or two to give it a brand new look.
*Replace the front door – this will give the front of your home a new appearance.
*Add chair railing or crown molding to a room to give it an elegant appeal.
*Replace the fixtures in a bathroom, including a new showerhead.

Weekend home improvement renovations can bring a brand-new feel to your home, making it more enjoyable in which to live. They can also greatly add to the value of your home should you be considering selling in the future. The home improvements mentioned above are inexpensive, yet will greatly add to the beauty and value of your home.

If you are thinking of selling your home, please call me today at 215-519-1399 for information on selling your home in Yardley, or simply email me at marty@martinmillner.com .

New Hope Historical Society 20^th Anniversary Garden Tour

Saturday, June 1

10:00 am until 4:00 pm – rain or shine

Parry Mansion Museum, 45 S. Main Street, New Hope

This weekend is the annual Anniversary Garden Tour at Parry Mansion Museum, hosted by the New Hope Historical Society. Seven private gardens will be open to the public throughout Bucks County – including the private garden of Mayor Larry Keller of New Hope. Easy to follow directions are provided for every ticket purchased, as well as a full color brochure and garden rewards bags. Tickets are sold for $30 each, and all proceeds will benefit the Parry Mansion Museum as well as the New Hope Historical Society’s goals for our community.

Laurie Berkner Band at Sesame Place

Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2

Saturday Shows are at 11:30 a.m., 12;45 p.m., and 4:30 p.m

Sunday Shows are at 11:30 a.m., 12;45 p.m., and 2:00 p.m

Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Road in Langhorne

A professional musician for 20 years, the Laurie Berkner Band will be performing at Sesame Place this weekend. Your kids will dance and sing along to all of their hits, such as “Victor Vita” and “We Are The Dinosaurs”. Tickets are still available for both dates, and may be purchased by visiting the Sesame Place website.

“What’s Wrong With My Plant”

Saturday, June 1

10:00 am until 11:00 am

Shady Brook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley

Your garden might be invested with common garden pests. Learn more about them and receive a free bug identification guide, while Dave Martin of Shady Brook Farm teaches ways to prevent, protect and control bugs and other pests in your garden.

There are so many ways you can save a little money in your Yardley home through simple home improvement projects. Some of the best ways you can save money, not to mention boost the value of your home if you are considering selling, include the following:

1. Paint some of the outdated rooms. If you have a 2 story foyer or vaulted ceilings you may want to consider hiring a professional painter for those rooms. However, you can easily paint your kitchen, bathroom, hallways and bedrooms yourself. Invite some friends and family members over for a painting party – or do it yourself gradually over a course of time. A fresh coat of paint will brighten up any room while making it more enjoyable in which to live.
2. Stain your deck. Deck stain is relatively inexpensive and doesn’t require many tools other than a paintbrush. Staining your deck protects it from water damage and gives it a fresh new look on the outside of your home.
3. Replace the caulk around your window frames, tile backsplashes and around sinks. Over time, caulk slowly begins to wear off. If not replaced, it can lead to water damage. Be sure to replace caulk around these troublesome areas every couple of years to ensure more costly repairs will never have to happen.
4. 4.   Clogged drains – no problem. A simple and affordable solution to a clogged drain is a snake, which can be easily maneuvered through the clog and assist in pulling the clog out through the drain. If “snaking” the drain does not work, you can try a commercial product such as Liquid Plumr to break up the clog and help it move through the pipe.

Some home improvement projects do require the helping hand of a professional. If you do not feel comfortable fixing a drain or painting, do not hesitate to call a professional who can assist you.

Call me today at 215-519-1399 for information on selling your home in Yardley, or for suggestions on great home improvement specialists throughout Bucks County.

Memorial Day Parades Throughout Bucks County

There are several parades throughout Bucks County this weekend, honoring members of our military. Some of those parades are:

Saturday, May 25 – Hulmeville

Starting 9:00 am at Lincoln Ave and concludes at Penndel Memorial Ball Field

Saturday, May 25 – Tullytown

Starting at 11:00 am on Main Street

Monday, May 27 – Langhorne

Starting at 9:00 am – American Legion Post No. 148

Monday, May 27 – Yardley

Starting at 7:00 am – 21 gun salutes will take place at Slate Hill, Saint Andrews and Saint Ignatius cemeteries

Doylestown 5K

Saturday, May 25

Starts 9:30 am

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 225 E. Ashland Street , Doylestown

Crowd support is needed at the Doylestown 5K. Cowbells will be distributed to those standing and cheering on our runners. Show them your support! Over 800 runners and walkers will be participating. The race begins at Our Lady of Mount Carmel and ends in the heart of Doylestown Borough.

Annual Vintage Baseball Game

Monday, May 27

Starting at 12:00 Noon

Newtown Strakes vs Flemington Neshanock Base Ball Club

Pickering Field

North Chancellor and Jefferson Streets , Newtown

Return to 1863 for a vintage baseball game on Memorial Day. The game is free to attend, and concessions may be purchased. All proceeds from concession sales will be directed to the Nick Mela Foundation.  The game is sponsored by the Council Rock Newtown Athletic Association.

If you are selling your home in Bucks County, moving with children sounds like a nightmare just waiting to happen – but it doesn’t have to be!  If you approach the topic of moving appropriately with your kids, it will greatly diminish any stress they have about getting used to a new home, making new friends, and starting in a new school. Here are some great tips on moving with kids of all ages, which will make the experience enjoyable for both them and yourself!

• Talk about the move. Answer any questions your children may have about moving – which will help to alleviate any fears they have. If the new home is within a reasonable distance, take them to it so they can see it for themselves and drive them around the neighborhood. Driving past their new school and new surroundings (such as the Little League ballpark or YMCA) helps as well!
• Let them help with as much of the planning as possible. Kids love to get involved – allowing them to be a part of choosing the new home and/or neighborhood allows them to be a part of the entire moving process.
• Allow your kids to pack their own things. Giving them that simple sense of security lets them pack their way, and gives them the confidence that they are trusted with their decisions.
• Ensure they will not only make new friends, but will keep in touch with the old ones. This is crucial – kids need to know they will not lose their old friends. Letting them know they will not only keep the old ones, but gain many new ones in return will make them want to move to the new home!

If you are thinking of selling your home in Yardley, Doylestown or Newtown, call me today at 215-519-1399 or simply visit my website.

Spend A Day In 1799

McCoole’s Historic Red Lion Inn

Saturday, 5/18

Starting at 10:00 am

Broad and Main Streets, Quakertown

Take the trolley from Arts Alive and go back in history for a day. Bring your family and friends to “Spend A Day In 1799” and learn what it was like to live during the Civil War. You will have the opportunity to meet a “Civil War soldier”, see pedestrians strolling in authentic period clothing, listen to a snake oil salesman, and experience fire breathing, juggling and stilt walking. Enjoy the pig roast, authentic beer, and listen to banjos and mandolins – not to mention the chance to tour Liberty Hall and the historic Richland Library. Horse and carriage rides will also be available.

IRun4Life Kids Only 3K

Ages Kindergarten through 6^th Grade

Doylestown Central Park

Sunday, 5/19

Starting at 9:00 am

425 Wells Rd, Doylestown

The IRun4Life program helps children of all ages realize the importance and benefits of a healthy lifestyle. It focuses on strength, confidence, and simply “doing good deeds in our community”. IRun4Life 3K encourages kids from Kindergarten through 6^th grade to participate, and runners may sign up on the day of the race for a $15 registration fee. They will learn that getting fit is fun, and make new friends along the way!

18^th Annual Rubber Ducky Regatta

Kemper Park

Sunday, 5/19

Starting at 1:00 pm

905 Valley Rd, Warminster

If you have never attended the Rubber Ducky Regatta in Kemper Park, you are missing out on some great family fun. Hundreds of rubber duckies will float down the Neshaminy Creek in a race to the finish line. Each duck is numbered – the more ducks you buy, the better your chance of having a winning duck! Prior to the regatta, you are invited to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy Kemper Park. Rita’s Water Ice will be provided for dessert.

One of the best ways to sell your home in Yardley or Washington Crossing is to open your home to many prospective buyers at once through an open house. An open house is the perfect opportunity for potential buyers to stroll throughout your home at their own leisurely pace – which encourages them to place on offer on the home they’ve been looking for. The question is, how do you entice those who walk into your home for an open house to place that offer?

A simple checklist of different things that should be done to prepare your home for a successful open house should consist of the following:

* Wash all windows – no one wants to see smudges on your windows from fingers or noses if you have a pet.

* If it is a sunny day, be sure to leave your window blinds and/or curtains open to let the natural light in.

* Two or three days before the open house, shampoo your carpets to leave a lasting freshness throughout your home.

* Make all of the beds and be sure your laundry is put away.

* Pick up any toys or scattered things throughout your home and put them away.

* If you have a front porch or deck, sweep away any debris.

* In the kitchen, clean your counters and stovetop. Wipe down the refrigerator handles and place a fresh bouquet of flowers or a fruit basket on the table.

* Clean the bathroom and sweep and mop all floors.

Ensuring your home looks it’s best is key to selling quickly! If you are considering selling your Yardley, Doylestown or Washington Crossing home, call me today at 215-519-1399 or email Marty@MartinMillner.com