Free Library of New Hope

New Hope resident Julie Meyers shares the remarkable true story of how a simple first‑grade paper‑doll assignment led her to uncover long‑hidden pieces of her family’s history. Through German archives, photographs, and personal records, Meyers pieced together a narrative that had been lost for generations.

Local Event: The Doll That Brought Us Home: A True Story of Family, Memory & Discovery

Bucks County

New Hope-Lambertville

Pennsylvania

The Doll That Brought Us Home: A True Story of...

New Hope resident Julie Meyers shares the remarkable true story of how a simple first‑grade paper‑doll assignment led her to...

The Doll That Brought Us Home: A True Story of Family, Memory & Discovery

Beth Zarret

Jeff Werner

Philadelphia Metropolitan Area

Doylestown

Newtown

Dino Ciliberti

Yardley

Mercer County

New York City Metropolitan Area

Hopewell-Pennington

New Jersey

Northampton

Hunterdon County

Flemington

Sarah Salvadore

Lawrenceville

Warminster

Upper Southampton

Lower Southampton

Broad Commons Park

CONCERTS AT THE COMMONS Thursdays in September starting at 6:00 PM Join us for a spectacular month of live music, food trucks, and family fun at Broad Commons Park produced by Doylestown Borough in collaboration with <a href="https://www.stageunited.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Stage United</a>! 9/3 | 9/10 | 9/17 | 9/24 9.3: HAILEY BRINNEL with Andrea Carlson and the Love Police 9.10: CERAMIC ANIMAL 9.17: DYLAN ZANGWILL 9.24: DRIFTWOOD with Katelynn Casper and the Night Bloom <a href="https://www.mainstreetdoylestown.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>
- FREE and open to all ages
<ul><li>Local food trucks</li><li>Beer/Beverages</li><li>Kids Activities</li><li>Pet-friendly</li></ul>

Local Event: Free Concert + Food Trucks + Family Fun in Doylestown!

Free Concert + Food Trucks + Family Fun in...

CONCERTS AT THE COMMONS Thursdays in September starting at 6:00 PM  Join us for a spectacular month of live music, food trucks,...

Free Concert + Food Trucks + Family Fun in Doylestown!

Plumsteadville Inn

Join a scenic motorcycle ride honoring veterans and military families, benefiting Hot Rods for Homeless Vets and Tails of Valor. Your registration includes a full buffet breakfast, a 2.5-hour guided ride, a drink voucher, and admission to the Hot Rods for Homeless Veterans car show.

Local Event: Ride for Heroes 2026

Ride for Heroes 2026

Join a scenic motorcycle ride honoring veterans and military families, benefiting  Hot Rods for Homeless Vets and Tails of...

Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve

Event Admission: $20 per non-member ticket FREE for Preserve members and ACCESS Card holdersIMPORTANT NOTES: One ticket allows admission for up to six guests. You do not need to purchase a ticket for each person. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Limited tickets will be available on the day of the event at the entry gate.SUMMER SAVINGS is happening right now! All Preserve memberships are now 20% off. Purchase or renew your Preserve membership first, then pre-register for Preserve @ Play for FREE as a Preserve member.*Preserve Guest Passes are not valid for Preserve @ Play. *ABOUT PRESERVE @ PLAY Preserve @ Play is our 5th annual community day dedicated to children and families. Please join us on Saturday, September 26 from 10 am - 2 pm.This year's theme is "Nutty for Seeds, Nuts and Berries." We explore and demonstrate the power a tiny seed, nut or berry holds for our native ecosystems and how the food web creates and sustains plants, insects, birds and wildlife!Nature Play activities and crafts will be offered throughout the Preserve's walking trails and exhibits, including favorite locales like the New Pond, Sycamore Hollows and Storybook Trail. Please note that most activities are designed for children 12 and under.Our main stage at the Stone Bridge will feature live music from Lolly Hopwood, a woodland dance party, storytime and an interactive program from Aark Wildlife Education Center. Our Visitor Center parking lot will feature 2 food trucks with savory and sweet menu options for purchase, family picnic seating and fun activities like face painting. Our Twinleaf Book &amp; Gift Shop will feature family-friendly books, T-shirts and nature-inspired goodies to peruse.Our Auditorium will serve as a Quiet Zone for birdwatching and a quieter atmosphere. Calling all families - children, parents, grandparents, neighbors, classmates and friends! We look forward to seeing you for a day of fun and exploration and a celebration of nature.Preserve @ Play is a rain-or-shine event. A full event schedule and event details will be published closer to our event date. Those who pre-register will receive a reminder email with event details and important "need-to-know" information approximately 48 hours before Preserve @ Play.

Local Event: Preserve @ Play

New Hope

Preserve @ Play

Event Admission: $20 per non-member ticket FREE for Preserve members and ACCESS Card holdersIMPORTANT NOTES: One ticket allows...

Get ready for a super fun, in-person
celebration of art and creativity at the first annual Croton Fall
Arts Festival, September 19, 20, 26, 27, 2026, in the hamlet of
Croton at 31 Rake Road, just outside of Flemington, NJ 08822, 11 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Rain/Shine/Free. 


This festival is packed with amazing
local artists, including Justin Anchinsko (stone benches and
sculpture), Diana Contine (jewelry), Gloria Kosco (pottery), Reed
Mitchell (photography), Jonathan Rischawy (painting), Zoe Rischawy
(mixed media), Steven Snyder (stone sculpture, posthumously), Deborah
Tinsman (wood art), and special guest artist Annie Haslam (painting).
Bring the kids to make "pinch
pots," which they can take home! Whether you're an art lover or
just looking for a cool way to spend the day, Croton Arts Festival
2026 has something for everyone. Come hang out, explore, and enjoy
the creative vibes!

Local Event: Croton Arts Festival 2026

Croton Arts Festival 2026

Get ready for a super fun, in-person
celebration of art and creativity at the first annual Croton Fall
Arts Festival, September...

Phillips' Mill Community Association

Autumn officially arrives in Bucks County this weekend with the opening of the 97th Juried Art Show at Phillips’ Mill, September 26 through November 1, 2026.
 This historic art show continues the tradition of its esteemed 
founders, Pennsylvania Impressionists William Lathrop, Daniel Garber, 
Edward Redfield, Fern Coppedge, and their New Hope School colleagues. With nearly 400 works on display, the 
show features an impressive array of fine art by over 200 regional 
artists.
Artists will be on hand to greet visitors and discuss their work throughout the show. Be sure to check the Mill’s website at <a href="https://phillipsmill.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">phillipsmill.org</a>
for the “Meet the Artists” schedule to find out when your favorite artists will be at the Mill.
Located on scenic River Road just north of New Hope, the show 
attracts art lovers and collectors from Philadelphia to New York, as 
well as fans of fall foliage from all over the region. The Phillips’ 
Mill gallery is open daily from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. It can also be viewed online.
 All works are for sale at the Mill, and online during non-gallery 
hours. Adults $6, children under 18 and Phillips’ Mill Community Association 
members free. NEW this year: "Pay What You Wish" Mondays.
Phillips’ Mill Community Association is located at 2619 River Road, 
just north of New Hope. 215-862-0582, artshow@phillipsmill.org.

Local Event: 97th Juried Art Show at Phillips’ Mill Opens This Weekend

97th Juried Art Show at Phillips’ Mill Opens...

Autumn officially arrives in Bucks County this weekend with the opening of the 97th Juried Art Show at Phillips’ Mill,...

97th Juried Art Show at Phillips’ Mill Opens This Weekend

Trinity Episcopal Church Solebury

Commencing the 2026-2027 season the Bridge Street Chamber Players will present a dynamic program of Duos and Double Concerti for mandolins. Among the works performed will be a world premier of a new Double Concerto by composer and classical guitarist Allen Krantz for Mandolin, Mandola and string ensemble. The program will also include a double concerto by Baroque composer Tomaso Albinoni and will explore the possibilities of instrumental duos throughout music history. Join Music Director Gabriel Locati and guest artists for and exciting and moving program.&nbsp;

Local Event: Chamber Music Concert, The Bridge Street Chamber Players 

Chamber Music Concert, The Bridge Street...

Commencing the 2026-2027 season the Bridge Street Chamber Players will present a dynamic program of Duos and Double Concerti...

Chamber Music Concert, The Bridge Street Chamber Players 

Online Auction

Alderfer Auction presents an Estate Sale in Perkasie that features a mix of tractors, farm and lawn equipment, tools, equestrian gear, vintage toys, advertising collectibles, trains, pottery, glassware, furniture, jewelry, clocks, artwork, and household décor. The sale has a particularly strong agricultural, workshop, and horse-related focus, complemented by collectible and decorative material from throughout the estate.<a href="https://bid.alderferauction.com/ui/auctions/169224?category=All&amp;subCategory=Active" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View and&nbsp;Bid On This Auction</a>
Bid online now through Monday, September 28th at alderferauction.com. This auction will begin closing at 8:00 PM at a rate of 3 lots per minute.
Farm equipment is led by a 1976 Ford 2600 2WD gas tractor and 1952 Ford 8N tractor, along with a Land Pride RCR1260 brush hog, Pequea Champion CX551 PTO wood chipper, Wallenstein WX370 20-ton 3-point hydraulic log splitter, and two horse-drawn sulkies. Lawn and outdoor equipment includes STIHL, Husqvarna, Echo, Homelite, Ryobi, Fimco, Ohio Steel, Agway, and Karcher equipment. Chainsaws include a STIHL MS 250 and Husqvarna 365 Special, while additional equipment ranges from STIHL trimmers and cultivators to an Echo walk-behind string trimmer.
The workshop selection includes extensive Snap-on and Blue-Point hand tools, sockets, wrench sets, tap-and-die sets, a Snap-on rolling tool chest, Craftsman tool storage and power tools, RIDGID equipment, Milwaukee and Black &amp; Decker tools, and a Campbell Hausfeld air compressor. Portable power includes a Honda EU2000i inverter generator and Honda EW170 combination welder/generator.
Equestrian material includes Circle Y and other Western saddles, an English saddle, bridles, tack, saddle pads, horse décor, equestrian books, and fox-hunting themed pieces. Collectibles include vintage Breyer model horses, Roy Rogers and Trigger memorabilia, The Lone Ranger, Lassie, I Love Lucy, Ertl John Deere toys, Mattel, Hasbro, Tinkertoy, Micro Machines, LEGO, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Disney Pixar Toy Story figures, Coca-Cola and Seven-Up advertising, and vintage television and film memorabilia.
Train collectors will find Lionel locomotives, trains, transformer, track, signals, and accessories, including a No. 8707 steam locomotive with Mickey's World Tour '92 tender.
Decorative and household offerings include vintage Homer Laughlin Fiesta and Harlequin dinnerware, Pyrex, Corning Ware, Pfaltzgraff, Hall, Spode, Stangl, Royal Doulton Bunnykins, Waterford, Moravian tiles, milk glass lamps, stained glass, pottery, and equestrian tableware. Additional items include a Seth Thomas wall regulator, Ingraham Keuka mantel clock, Enterprise Mfg. Co. food chopper, Cutco knife block, furniture, trunks, artwork, mirrors, and a 14k yellow gold diamond and green glass bracelet.
Downsizing or want to learn more on how to sell the contents of your home? Alderfer Auction can sort, lot, catalog, photograph, sell online, have supervised pick-up with minimal traffic through your home and you are paid in 21 business days. Let us help you get started! Call 215-393-3000 or <a href="https://www.alderferauction.com/contact" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">contact us online.</a>
Buyer’s Premium Applies. AlderferAuction.com. Auction Center: 501 Fairgrounds Rd, Hatfield PA 19440. Satellite Sales Offices: 3359 Durham Rd, Doylestown, PA 18902 and Opening October 7th on the Main Line – 303 W. Lancaster Ave. Suite 2C, Wayne, PA 19087. 215-393-3000. See website for Terms &amp; Conditions. <a href="https://www.alderferauction.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.AlderferAuction.com</a>. Members of: NAA &amp; PAA: Designations CAI, MPPA &amp; AAA. LIC#AY002260

Local Event: Estate Sale in Perkasie, PA | Tractors | Tools | Lawn & Farm Equipment & More

Montgomery County

Montgomeryville-Lansdale

Estate Sale in Perkasie, PA | Tractors | Tools...

Alderfer Auction presents an Estate Sale in Perkasie that features a mix of tractors, farm and lawn equipment, tools,...

Estate Sale in Perkasie, PA | Tractors | Tools | Lawn & Farm Equipment & More

1st Thursdays at Alderfer&nbsp;Auction in&nbsp;Doylestown
Evaluations With&nbsp;Our Fine Arts Specialist Christian Answini
Location: 3359 Durham Road, Doylestown, PA 18902
October 1, 2026 from 10AM - 3PM
Come to our location in Doylestown on the 1st Thursday of every month to have our specialists evaluate your personal items. &nbsp;
On Thursday, October 1st, meet Christian Answini, our Sr. Fine Art Specialist and writer of the Alderfer Auction Blog, evaluate your personal items. What is the value? Come find out!
Appointments Preferred, Walk-Ins Welcome! Schedule: preview@alderferauction.com or 215-393-3000
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Christian contributes a range of skills as an auctioneer, historian, and scientist which offer both a broad and targeted knowledge base to our Fine and Decorative Art, Specialty, and Single Owner auctions. His thorough research and Renaissance approach have yielded success for our consignors in a wide range of merchandise including fine art, silver, Americana, comic books, and pop culture materials. Christian’s 10+ years as an auctioneer and 6 years serving on the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association has enabled him to build a strong local and national network within the auction, antique, and fine art community.
Seeking for valuation: Fine Art | Jewelry | Silver | Decoratives | Mid-Century Modern | Bronzes &amp; Sculpture | Porcelains | Pottery | Rugs | Coins | Vehicles | Equipment | Firearms | Militaria | Historical | Musical Instruments | Sports Memorabilia | Vintage Toys | Collectibles | Estate Sales
Can't attend 1st
Thursday? Receive a complimentary evaluation in-home or at our Doylestown or
Hatfield offices. <a href="https://www.alderferauction.com/services/valuations" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Details.</a><a href="https://www.alderferauction.com/auctions/detail/bw132179" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> 
</a>
<a href="https://www.alderferauction.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.AlderferAuction.com</a>. Auction Center: Alderfer Auction, 501
Fairgrounds Rd, Hatfield PA 19440. 215-393-3000. Satellite (Sales) Office: 3359 Durham Rd,
Doylestown, PA 18902. Members of: NAA &amp; PAA: Designations CAI, MPPA &amp;
AAA. USPAP Compliant. Lic. # AY002260

Local Event: 1st Thursday at Alderfer Auction Doylestown - Evaluations with Fine Art Specialist Christian Answini

1st Thursday at Alderfer Auction Doylestown -...

1st Thursdays at Alderfer Auction in Doylestown
Evaluations With Our Fine Arts Specialist Christian Answini
Location: 3359...

1st Thursday at Alderfer Auction Doylestown - Evaluations with Fine Art Specialist Christian Answini

Doylestown Tennis Club

Join the Mullaney Tennis Foundation for a special fundraiser featuring engaging tennis activities led by DTC pros, 50-50 raffles, and basket auctions. Enjoy an evening of food, drinks, and socializing with the local tennis community to help kids build confidence one serve at a time.

Local Event: Night of the Net 

Night of the Net 

Join the Mullaney Tennis Foundation for a special fundraiser featuring engaging tennis activities led by DTC pros, 50-50...

Macclesfield Park

Join us for the 2026 Lower Makefield Township "5K Any Way &amp; Color Fun Run for Accessibility" on October 11th, 2026. This event is open to runners, walkers and rollers ("any way" you prefer) of all abilities and supports Lower Makefield Parks and Recreation in their continued goal to make all our community parks better accessible to all citizens.
Grab your family, friends and neighbors and support this great cause with a colorful blend of fun and activity! You can run, walk or roll the 5K for time and prizes, or participate in either the 5K Color Fun Run or 1 Mile Color Fun Run. Kids 5 and under are free! During your race pass through Color Zones and get showered with vibrant colors. To top it off it all ends with a Color Celebration when participants who wish gather together and throw even more color into the air!Register by September 27th to ensure your 5K&nbsp;Any Way Race shirt!

Local Event: 5K Any Way & Color Run for Accessibility 

5K Any Way & Color Run for Accessibility 

Join us for the 2026 Lower Makefield Township "5K Any Way & Color Fun Run for Accessibility" on October 11th, 2026. This event...

Navigating through life&rsquo;s transitions&mdash;whether you&rsquo;re embarking on some spring time downsizing, moving, or settling an estate&mdash;can be challenging, especially when it involves parting with personal belongings or the estate of a loved one. At Alderfer Auction, we understand the emotional and logistical complexities of organizing an estate sale. Our compassionate and professional team is here to guide you through every step, ensuring a respectful and efficient process that honors your needs and those of your loved ones.
Why Choose Alderfer Auction for Your Estate Sale Needs?
Alderfer Auction stands out in the estate sale market for our empathetic approach and our commitment to delivering exceptional service. We are experts in managing estate sales with the utmost respect and dignity, ensuring that every item is handled with care. Our services are designed to remove the burden from families during transitions or difficult times, making the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Our estate sale services are structured around a clear, straightforward process that provides peace-of-mind and ease of execution. Here are the current five easy steps we follow to ensure a successful estate sale:
1.&nbsp;Cataloging On-Site: Our Estate Sales Team sorts, describes &amp; photographs your home contents into an online auction catalog.
2.&nbsp;Marketing: The Alderfer Auction Marketing Team advertises your auction to a global audience through our bidding platform, mobile app, online marketing, email &amp; social media platforms.
3.&nbsp;Selling/Online Auction: The auction is open for online bidding 10-14 days prior to closing, which boosts competitive bidding and leads to the highest fair market value for your personal property.
4.&nbsp;Supervised Pick-up: After the auction closes, we supervise and assist buyers on Pick-up Day in order to minimize foot traffic through your home.
5.&nbsp;Consigner Payment: 21 business days following the auction, we will send you a check of your auction proceeds.
Alderferauction.com
Contact us today at 215-393-3000 or use our <a href="https://www.alderferauction.com/contact" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Contact Form</a>
Alderfer Auction. Auction Center- <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/501+Fairgrounds+Rd,+Hatfield+PA+19440?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">501 Fairgrounds Rd, Hatfield PA 19440</a> - 215-393-3000. Satellite Offices- Doylestown: 3359 Durham Road, Doylestown, PA 18902 and Opening Oct. 7th on the Main Line &ndash; 303 W. Lancaster Ave, Suite 2C, Wayne, PA 19087. Members of: NAA &amp; PAA: Designations CAI, MPPA &amp; CES, USPAP Compliant. Lic. #: AY002260. <a href="http://www.alderferauction.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">www.alderferauction.com</a>

Justin Heinze

Estate Sale Services - Alderfer Auction

Navigating through life’s transitions—whether you’re embarking on some spring time downsizing, moving, or settling an estate—can be challenging,...

Retiring? Inventory Reduction? 
Alderfer Auction has been in business for over 60 years providing asset recovery services for financial institutions, banks, attorneys, accountants, insurance companies, individuals, and business owners. We listen to your needs and develop a customized plan to liquidate assets from start to sold. We execute logistics from cataloging, photographing, marketing and advertising, previews and selling and load out. Alderfer Online Auctions maximize exposure, competitive bidding and global reach, our marketing team implements strong campaigns across all social, email and online channels.
We have helped hundreds of sellers with asset recovery and liquidation through transition, retirement, inventory reduction, consolidation, and dissolution. In today's fast-paced market, asset recovery can be a significant challenge for businesses. Alderfer Auction addresses this need by offering construction and farm equipment, restaurants/bars, office, schools, auto shops, manufacturing and machining, vehicle fleets, recreational and real estate liquidation.
Choosing Alderfer Auction for your business liquidation needs comes with a multitude of benefits:
<ul>
 <li>Orderly liquidation:
 auction is a time driven process meeting the needs of sellers and buyers.</li>
 <li>Recoup Spent Tax Dollars:
 Convert your idle assets into cash, effectively recouping taxes spent on purchasing those assets.</li>
 <li>As-Is Sales with No Contingencies: Enjoy a hassle-free selling process without the need for repairs or improvements, ensuring a quick and efficient liquidation.</li>
 <li>Free Up Inventory Space:
 Clear out space occupied by unused or surplus inventory and equipment, making room for new and more productive assets.</li>
</ul>
Contact our Business Liquidation Specialist, Mike Gribbin, today at 215.393.3031 or email <a href="mailto:mike@alderferauction.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">mike@alderferauction.com</a>
<a href="https://www.alderferauction.com/services/business-liquidation" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">View More Business Liquidation Details On Our Website</a>
AlderferAuction.com. Auction Center: 501 Fairgrounds Rd, Hatfield PA 19440. Satellite Sales Offices: 3359 Durham Rd, Doylestown, PA 18902; Opening October 7th on the Main Line &ndash; 303 W. Lancaster Ave. Suite 2C, Wayne, PA 19087. Members of: NAA &amp; PAA: Designations CAI, MPPA &amp; AAA. LIC#AY002260

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