Recreational Activities

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Family Fridays

Family Fridays are held the second Friday of the month at Pennridge High School Cafeteria. Located on 5th Street in Perkasie PA. Doors open at 6:00 pm for dinner, the entertainment begins at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Family Friday runs October- April.

Admission

$3.00 for everyone over 12 years old
$2.00 for ages 2 to 12
Free for children under 24 months.

Food & Beverage

Dominos Pizza - $1.50 per slice
Hot Dogs - $1.25
Drinks - $1.50
Snacks may vary

October 10, 2008 | MAD SCIENCE HALLOWEEN EVENT

Are you looking for the perfect touch of spookiness this Halloween? Our Mad Science Halloween Special Event is just the thing. Through a mixture of science and magic the children will see a paper spider turn into a 'real-live' spider. Hear the tales of Count Eggbert and Countess Eggberta as they battle the wicked witch. Watch as the wicked witch is melted right before your eyes! The audience will find out how the seemingly sane Mr. Bernoulli helped the Mad Scientist float an eyeball in the air. Then, as a grand finale, the Mad Scientist will introduce the audience to the eerie world of Dry Ice, making bubbling potions and lots of fearsome fog. All will have an evening of gruesome goodness and fun!

November 14, 2008 | FAMILY BINGO NIGHT

This has become one of our most popular Family Fridays. Everyone loves Bingo! Come out and enjoy a fun night with your family. With your admission each family member will be given one bingo card. Extra cards will be sold for $ .50 each. Prizes will be geared to the children.

December 12, 2008 | MAGICIAN ERIC DASHER: HOLIDAY MAGIC

The Holidays are a wonderful time of the year. Full of magical stories, history, traditions and lots of fun and surprises. The history of the Christmas tree and Chanukah and the reasons we celebrate them is explained in a fun and magical way. The Polar Express will have every child wanting a bell and make their way to the North Pole. How Santa fits so much into has sack and how he magically enters your house is some of the things that are demonstrated and explained. Eric even makes it a White Christmas complete with snow.

January 9, 2009 | Two of a kind

Two of a Kind is a one-of-a-kind find!” says Publishers’ Weekly. This award-winning, nationally touring, husband-wife duo from the Philadelphia area presents energetic, participatory performances that are enjoyed by kids and adults alike. Two of a Kind presents musical programs for children of all ages, including songs, movement, sign language, puppets and stories - all with an emphasis on interaction and participation. Their music creates magic on stage with tight vocal harmonies, David’s powerful rhythmic guitar-playing and Jenny’s multi- ethnic percussion instruments are definitely something to experience.

February 13, 2009 | Professor Magic

He is a magician, a storyteller and a puppeteer and he combines all three into a party extravaganza that delights both the children and the adults.

March 13, 2009 | Movie Night

This is a new one for us. Join us for a pajama party and kid friendly movie. Don’t forget your sleeping bag and pillow. Movie starts at 7:00 pm

April 10, 2009 | FAMILY BINGO NIGHT

This has become one of our most popular Family Fridays. Everyone loves Bingo! Come out and enjoy a fun night with your family. With your admission each family member will be given one bingo card. Extra cards will be sold for $ .50 each. Prizes will be geared to the children.

Discount Theme Park Tickets

Discount theme park tickets are available at Perkasie Borough Hall from May through August each year for many local and out of state recreational facilities. The savings is significant on many of the tickets offered. Check discount prices here from April through August.

With each ticket sold, Perkasie Borough Parks and Recreation earns 50¢ or more toward local parks and recreation projects. When purchasing your tickets at the Borough office you will save money while supporting your community.

Philadelphia Zoo and Baltimore Aquarium tickets are available all year long.

Discount Ticket Prices

Tickets may be purchased from Perkasie Borough Hall, 620 West Chestnut Street, weekdays from  8:00 am to 4:30 pm. - walk-ins only. There are no phone or Internet sales through Perkasie Borough.

If you are interested in tickets, but Perkasie Borough is not convenient  to your location, you may call the Pennsylvania Recreation & Parks Society at 1-814-234-4272 to order tickets and have them mailed to you.  There is a one dollar handling fee for this service.

Please call for availability as some tickets may not have been received or may be sold out.

Discount Ski Tickets

Discount ski tickets are available from December through March of each year for Camelback, Shawnee, Elk, Montage, Big-Two (Jack Frost and Big Boulder), Blue Mountain and Bear Creek.

Camps

Register for all camps at Perkasie Borough Hall, 620 West Chestnut Street any weekday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. Pre-registration must be done in person or by mail, you can also download the registration form, call or e-mail to request that the forms be sent to you. Payment must accompany the registration form(s). The Borough reserves the right to cancel or change any programs without sufficient registration.

Programs and events are automatically cancelled for inclement weather or emergencies. Perkasie Borough reserves the right to change or cancel any activities, events, or costs.

UK ELITE SOCCER CAMP

This program is based on teaching the fundamentals to beginners and improving the skills of those children who already know the game of soccer. U.K. elite guarantees to improve every player that attends their camp through the best professional coaching staff and the most cutting edge curriculum. Each participant will receive a U.K. Elite/Reebok T-shirt, Reebok soccer ball, and an individual player evaluation. For more information about their camp, please visit their website, www.UKelite.com.

You must pre-register your children for the camps. Campers are taken on a first come, first serve basis.

July 21 - July 25 | Lenape Park Skate Park Pavilion | Ages 5 - 14 | $150.00

GROUP TENNIS LESSONS

Group tennis lessons taught by Joe Kotulka will be held at Kulp Memorial playground tennis court every Wednesday and Thursday June 25th through July 24th. Register at the Perkasie borough Office by June 20th.

Wednesdays June 25 - July 23 | All Ages | Frank Kulp Park Tennis Courts | $50.00

Beginners | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Intermediates | 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Thursdays June 26 - July 24 | All Ages | Frank Kulp Park Tennis Courts | $50.00

Beginners | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Intermediates | 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

INDIVIDUAL TENNIS LESSONS

Individual lessons are being offered by Joe Kotulka. Call (215) 257-5734 for additional information.

MEGA MULTI SPORT CAMP

Experience over fifteen different sports from around the world with the US Sports Institute. All activities will take place in an atmosphere which promotes good sportsmanship, teamwork, and most of all fun. Campers will receive technical instruction in each sport, the experience the sport in a realistic game situation. This summer camp is dedicated to the sports minded youngster.

July 28 - August 1 | Ages 5 - 14 | 9am - 1pm | Lenape Park Skate Park Pavilion | $145.00

LACROSSE CAMP

Beginner Lacrosse players will have great fun learning this exhilarating game. The US Sports Institute lacrosse program is ideal for entry-level players with no previous experience. Players can experience, stick handling, passing, scooping, dodging, and shooting as well as many other fundamental techniques.

August 11 - 15 | Ages 7 - 14 | 5pm - 7pm | Lenape Park Skate Park Pavilion | $100

SPORT SQUIRTS

The US Sports Institute Sport Squirts Program has been designed to introduce young children to a variety of sports in a safe, structured environment. All games and activities will encompass hand/eye coordination, balance, agility, and movement - all key factors to the early development of children in sport. in addition to having a great time playing the different sports, children will develop social interaction and communication skills. All sports are developed through a series of games and activities designed to ensure learning and most importantly: FUN!

July 28 - August 1 | Ages 3 - 5 | 4pm - 5:30 pm | Lenape Park Skate Park Pavilion | $85.00

PONY GROOMING & RIDING PROGRAM

This unique program provides an exciting and inexpensive introduction to the wonderful world of equines in a fun-filled, non-threatening atmosphere. Pony Share uses ponies and cobs, smaller and easier to handle than their larger equine counterparts. Small groups of four to six children are formed according to age and prior experience - if any. After reviewing Safety Rules, materials previously covered and learning a new subject matter, children are assigned their size-related pony or cob and each small group works under the tutelage of a qualified instructor. Some of the horsemanship matters covered include: safety on and around horses, basic anatomy, equine senses, body language, grooming, the tack and harness, driving the miniature horse, English and western riding, barn management and careers in the industry. Participants also get to shortly ride and drive their charges three to four times during each session. this program enhances teamwork and self-esteem while developing genuine appreciation and respect for the animals. Course materials are provided.

July 7 - 11 | Ages 7 - 11 | 4:30 pm - 6pm | Lenape Park Rotary Pavilion | $205.00

PETITE EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM

This program is suitable for new participants who tend to pick up the pace a notch and are perfect for returning slightly experienced participants of those who prefer learning at a slightly faster pace.

July 7 - 11 | Ages 7 - 11 | 3pm - 4pm | Lenape Park rotary Pavilion | $185.00

We recommend bringing strong hiking shoes, jeans or sweat pants, a bicycle helmet, fluids and a carrot.

Camps are also available for children with disabilities.

To register or for more information, please call the Perkasie Borough office.

SPACE: NEXT MISSION

Throughout the week, brave young astronauts will explore the mysteries of the scientists study of the planets and stars, and what kinds of tools are used for space exploration. Children will discover not only how astronauts get into space but how they live and work once they get there. they will learn about gravity, propulsion, and the basics of rocket science through fun, hands-on activities. children will come to understand that propulsive forces can come from many sources, experiment with balloon rockets, and make their own air rockets to take home with them. Most importantly, they will learn first hand about the aerodynamic properties of flying machines by building their own Estes® model rockets! Once the rockets are completed, children will blast off on a Mad Science space mission with the grand finale, the rocket launch!

July 7 - 11 | Ages 6 - 12 | 9am - 12pm | Lenape Park Rotary Pavilion | $130.00

SURVIVAL: PREDATORS VS. PREY

Predator or Prey; which will you be? In our newly revamped Nature camp, kids will learn how animals, big and small, adapt to life here on earth. Campers will learn how birds and beasts catch their prey without becoming someone else's lunch and will then be challenged to survive in the pulse pounding "Food Chain Survival" game. kids will also discover what Mr. owl had on his dinner plate during the famous owl pellet dissection. We'll also have fun finding and magnifying natures smaller critters - from insects to pond slime. Campers will build a real birdhouse to take home and will have creepy-crawly fun building a bughouse and searching for tenants! In addition, kids will enjoy hands-on fun learning how changes in wind, water, and temperature can affect Earth's inhabitants.

July 21 - 25 | Ages 6 - 12 | 9am - 12pm | Lenape Park Rotary Pavilion | $130.00

MAD MACHINES

Whether your child loves to build things or destroy them, this week of camp includes a lot of both! The junior Mad Science engineers will design and build bridges and "skyscrapers" using simple tools and their imaginations. kids will even construct a geodesic dome big enough for all the campers to sit inside! Then the machine madness starts... Children will discover how many different machines, simple and complex, we use in our daily lives. Campers will have fun building their own catapults to take home and will work with simple machines such as pulleys, wedges, screws, and levers. After the simple machines, we move onto fun with the Mad Science robots! We'll play robot soccer, test line-tracking robots, and help our team direct sound activated robots around an obstacle course, all while learning the science of robotics!

August 4 - 8 | Ages 6 - 12 | 9am - 12pm | Lenape Park Rotary Pavilion | $130.00

SKYHAWK BASEBALL

Skyhawks stays true to the classic with a baseball program that builds young athletes' skills through drills and exercises developed with game speed in mind. Skyhawks baseball is specifically designed to teach and refine the fundamental skills of the game - fielding, catching, throwing, hitting, and base running - while infusing each athlete with the exciting spirit of the game. Each athlete will learn basic skills in exercises tailored to individuals through tee hitting, soft toss, and live pitching. Every athlete will be equipped with the opportunity to succeed. All participants will be challenged to take their skills to the next level! All participants receive a baseball, t-shirt, and merit award. The participant-to-coach ratio is 12:1.

Baseball participants must bring | baseball glove (please have your name, area code, and phone numbers marked on the glove), appropriate clothing (t-shirt, shorts, sweat pants, sneakers), for programs over four hours bring lunch (with water), and a snack, for programs under four hours bring two snacks and water, and sunscreen.

July 7 - 11 | Ages 8 - 12 | 9am - 12pm | Lenape Park Skate Pavilion | $120.00

SKYHAWK BEACH VOLLEYBALL

Skyhawks Volleyball takes the fun and excitement of a great team sport and delivers it in an appealing and engaging way. All the aspects of the game are developed in a series of drills and exercises focusing on passing, setting, hitting, and serving. This co-ed program helps each athlete develop the fundamental skills of the game through game-speed drills and scrimmages aimed at developing the whole player. All participants receive a volleyball, t-shirt, and merit award. The participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 12:1.

Volleyball participants must bring | knee pads, appropriate clothing (t-shirt, shorts, sweat pants, sneakers), for programs over four hours bring lunch (with water), and a snack, for programs under four hours bring two snacks and water, and sunscreen.

July 14 - 18 | Ages 8 - 12 | 9am - 12pm | Lenape Park Volleyball Court | $120.00

SKYHAWK FLAG FOOTBALL

Skyhawks flag football offers a complete package of skills and thrills that teaches every young athlete to enjoy this fast-paced game. Athletes will get a rich introduction to all the positions on offense and defense, preparing them to be true champions on the gridiron. The program will also introduce the core skills of passing, catching, and de-flagging or defensive positioning - all presented in a fun and invigorating training environment. the week ends with the Skyhawks Bowl - a chance for athletes to showcase new and refined skills. All participants receive a football, t-shirt, and a merit award. the participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 14:1.

Flag Football participants must bring | appropriate clothing (t-shirt, shorts, sweat pants, sneakers), for programs over four hours bring lunch (with water), and a snack, for programs under four hours bring two snacks and water, and sunscreen.

June 23 - 27 | Ages 6 - 12 | 9am - 12pm | Lenape Park Skate Park Pavilion | $120.00

PERKASIE SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Sponsored by Perkasie Borough Parks and Recreation, and The Quakertown National Bank

What you should know...
There is a minimum of eight players per team
There are four divisions with separate boys and girls teams.

Division I | Girls and Boys entering 5th and 6th grades in September

Division II | Girls and Boys entering 7th and 8th grades in September

Division III | Girls and Boys entering 9th and 10th grades in September

Division IV | Girls and Boys entering 11th and 12th grades in September

This program is open to Borough residents and non-residents. Games may begin the week of June 11th and continue through August. Each team will generally play weekly on a weekday evening starting at 6pm. Rainouts are played on Saturday in the morning starting at 9am. The playoff tournament is scheduled for the end of August. Games will be played at Kulp Memorial Park, 2nd Street, Perkasie. Playing down in grade division is not permitted.

If you are a Perkasie resident and need assistance forming a team, contact Andrea Brody at the Perkasie Borough office.

Registration Information...

- Deadline is May 2, 2008 or the first hundred teams that register

- Teams must register as a group by a coach, age 18 or older

- Registration fee of $500.00 per team must accompany registration form and will cover all costs (including twelve t-shirts)

- Additional shirts can be ordered for $6.00 a shirt (shirts must be ordered when you register)

- Make all checks payable to Perkasie Borough

- Download and print, pick up registration forms at the Perkasie Borough office or call to have the forms mailed to you.

REGISTER EARLY. PLACEMENT IS LIMITED.
For More Information Call (215) 257-5065.

Downloadable Forms & Documents:
Player Registration
Team Registration
Rules & Regulations
Coaches

Summer Concert Series

Join us Each Tuesday evening in July for our Concerts in the Park series. the concerts will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in Menlo Park, located at Fifth Street and Park Avenue. All concerts are free of charge. in the event of inclement weather, the concerts will be held in TBA

July 1, 2008 | Funk 'n' Gumbo Hot & Spicy New Orleans Revue

There Ain't No Funk Like New Orleans Funk! Funk 'n' Gumbo is a six-piece band that brings to you the spirit of New Orleans! With a base of tight syncopation and rhythms and healthy helpings of New Orleans funk, jazz, R&B, soul, blues and rock thrown in, this band is a musical gumbo that is just....Too Funky!

Rain date Location | Perkasie Borough Fire Department: 100 North 5th Street in Perkasie.

July 8, 2008 | Dan & Galla's Musical Show

This popular duo's versatility in the many styles they play and the fun they have with their audiences offers everyone an event to remember! Depending on the event, Dan & Galla customize each show drawing from the Big Band Era, 50's/60's, Ethnic, Rock/Pop, Patriotic, Country, Show Tunes and more. Dan & Galla are contemporary as well as traditional. Their music has been described as "... 'Today' with a blend of 'Yesterday'".

LOOK FOR A SPECIAL APPERANCE OF A “WELL KNOWN MEMBER OF PERKASIE’S FIRE POLICE”: RON DIETRICH

July 15, 2008 | Sounds Of Swing

Big Band Tunes from the 30's, 40's, and 50's. Glen Miller, Duke Ellington, Harry James, Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, and Billy Strayhorn, just to name a few bands they cover.

July 22, 2008 | The Mango Men

The Mango Men return again this year and will take you on the island in style through our energetic and unique blend of Rock'n'Roll with a Caribbean Soul. You can count on non-stop audience interaction from start to finish, highlighted by Jimmy Buffett-style tunes to rock favorites, with a little bit of kickin' country in the middle (nothin' too twangy!!!). We will get your guests singing, clapping, and feet moving, plus no show is complete without our ever-popular "How Low Can You Limbo" contest and our "Sing With the Band" segment.

July 29, 2008 | Mike Guldin and Rollin & Tumblin

They call it "Good Ole Butt-Shakin' Music". Mike and the boys serve up their own original brand of Road House Blues, R & B, Soul and Hard Drivin' Honky Tonk Rock "n" Roll. Two time International Blues Challenge Finalists they're all about "The Groove".

Bus Trips

bus trips are available through the Perkasie Borough Parks and Recreation Department. The Video and restroom equipped motor coaches will pick up and drop off registered participants at the Perkasie Borough office. Unless otherwise indicated, all trips are a full day, leaving about 7 or 8 am and returning about 6 pm. All costs are per person and include transportation and trip. Call (215) 257-5065 for additional information. If you are interested, please call as soon as possible as these trips get booked or cancelled. For more trips: bachmantours@verizon.net

March 15, 2008 | The Chieftains in Concert

Attention: All lovers of the Irish Celebrations: Enjoy lunch at the historic sailing ship THE MOSHULU, birthed on the Delaware. After lunch, our motor coach takes us to the Kimmel Center for a super concert by Irelands own: THE FAMOUS CHIEFTAINS. perhaps we'll sneak a peek at Philly's own St. Patrick's Day Parade. Includes: superb luncheon, motor coach transportation, tickets, and all tips.
Cost | $133.50 per person

March 29, 2008 | Madame Butterfly

Starring James Valente, a graduate of Philadelphia's Academy of Vocal Arts as Pinkerton, this favorite Puccini opera. You'll love the familiar story and the familiar music. We have excellent seats at the NEW YORK CITY OPERA. Includes: motor coach transportation, excellent seating, catered box supper enroots, post opera treat, and tips.
Cost | $152.00 per person

April 12, 2008 | Philadelphia Food Trip

Spend the day in Philadelphia shopping and eating at a variety of favorite food locations. You will travel in a Econo-coach as you wind your way around the city visiting the Italian Market, South Street, and the Reading Terminal Market. There will be time at each location to shop, eat, and enjoy the sights. This popular trip fills fast, so do not delay in signing up.

Cost | $48.00

Departs at 8:00 am
Returns at 5:00 pm

May 2, 2008 | The Daughter of the Regiment

This colorful and lively Donizetti opera will delight even the "beginner" in opera. Listen for the thirteen high C's of Juan Diego Florez and the coloratura of Natalie Dessay. Presented by the METROPOLITAN OPERA COMPANY AT THE METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE. Includes: motor coach transportation, excellent seating, catered box supper enroots, post opera treat, and tips.
Cost | $152.00 per person

May 31, 2008 | Tyler Arboretum and The Gardens at The Cottage of David Culp and Michael Alderfer

One of the oldest arboreta in the United States, Tyler Arboretum encompasses 650 acres of renowned plant collections, champion trees, historic buildings, and native woodlands, wetlands, and meadows. Highlights during our visit include a variety of herbs in Fragrant Garden, late blooming rhododendrons in eleven acre Wister Rhododendron Garden and wildflowers on the Native Woodland walk. Tyler's Totally Terrific Tree House exhibit, which opens on the day of arrival, features tree houses created by local artisans. From whimsical to educational, each exhibit is designed to appeal to the child in al of us and inspire wonder and appreciation for trees.

In the afternoon, we will be visiting the Gardens at the Cottage, the home of David Culp, and Michael Alderfer. One of the featured gardens is a four-square vegetable garden next to the 18th-century home. These gardens, which specialize in hellebores, have been featured in many magazines. David is a freelance author, designer, national lecturer, as well as a consultant to the DuPont's. Michael's profession also involves gardening.

Includes: bus transportation and admissions to two gardens. Bring your own brown bag lunch.

Cost | $68.00 per person

Departs bus terminal at 7:00 am or Ambler Library at 7:30 am
Arrives at Tyler Arboretum at 9:00 am
Returns at 5:00 - 6:00 pm

This trip will go rain or shine so dress appropriately and wear walking shoes.

June 24, 2008 | Tour of New York City

Enjoy a walking tour of the Financial District, including Wall Street. Have luncheon at the Tavern on the Green, overlooking upper Manhattans Central Park. Explore Manhattans God coast, as we amble on Fifth Avenue. Our guide today is Joyce Gold, proclaimed by the venerable New York Times as "the doyenne of the New York tour guides". Includes: professional tour, motor coach transportation, lunch, and all tips.
Cost | $149.00 per person

July 11 - 14, 2008 | Trip to the Coast of Maine

Tour will leave Franconia early and travel north through parts of New York, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire arriving in Maine at the Rockledge Inn in Boothbay Harbor, where we will stay for three nights. The inn is close to harbor activities. You will have a breakfast and lunch stop en route to Maine and we will visit a new stop at two lighthouses in South Portland, depending on time.

Saturday we will visit our friends at Sabbathday Lake, Maine, the last functioning Shaker community in the world. We will also visit Camden, a seaside town, Wiscasset, Damnscotta, and many more small, quaint towns on the water. New this year, we will be stopping to the Olsen house, the subject of numerous works of art by Andrew Wyeth, including Christina's World, 1948, now owned by the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Wyeth's series of drawings, water colors, and tempura painting feature Christina Olsen, her brother Alvaro, and the house itself, occupied the artist for nearly 30 years, from 1939 to 1968.

Sunday we will go on a two to three hour boat ride. Every evening you will have free time to enjoy Boothbay Harbor.

On the trip home, we may stop at the North Shore of Boston, including a driving tour of Glouster, and then go on to Rockport, where you will have time to eat lunch and shop. The remaining details of the trip are being finalized. As always, we will pack extra stops into the itinerary and give free time in Boothbay Harbor to explore, shop, take boat rides, or relax by the harbor side.

Advanced planning of all activities is difficult because we cannot always predict which ones will be available, and we cannot be responsible for any unforeseen changes.

Includes: bus transportation, three night accommodations, three breakfasts, two lunches, one dinner, a boat ride, and all admissions.

Cost | $965.00 single occupancy | $865 double occupancy | $825 triple occupancy

Departs Friday 4:45 pm
Returns Monday 9:30 am - 10:30 pm

August 23, 2008 | Culinary Institute of America, and FDR's Home, a National Treasure

Travel to Hyde Park, New York, for a scrumptious luncheon at the world famous Culinary Institute of America, which is beautifully situated overlooking the Hudson River. After lunch we visit the home of FDR, our 32nd President. Includes: continental breakfast en route, lunch, admission to FDR's home, motor coach transportation, and all tips.
Cost | $115.00 per person

October 17, 2008 | Quilt Exhibit at The Philadelphia Museum of Art

Take a guided tour through the quilt exhibit. Lunch is served at the buffet in the museum restaurant. There will be time for you to browse the museum and its new Perlman Annex. Then it's down the Parkway to Philadelphia's MASONIC TEMPLE for a tour of this lovely, historic building. Includes: motor coach transportation, all admissions, tours, lunch, and all tips.
Cost | $112.00 per person

December 8, 2008 | Longwood Gardens and Brandywine River Museum

Enjoy the art of the Wyeth family and one of the regions biggest and best model train layouts at the Brandywine River Museum. Then we motor down to Longwood Gardens for lunch and explorations amid the gorgeous gardens and historic Du Pont House. After enjoying the evening holiday lights, we'll be heading for home. what a wonderful way to begin your holidays. Includes: motor coach transportation, all admissions, lunch at Longwood Gardens, and all tips.
Cost | $110.00 per person

December 13, 2008 | Hershey Hotel, Hershey's "Sweet Lights", and Hershey Park

Enjoy dinner in Hershey Hotels famous Circular Dining Room, followed by a festive self guided tour of the enchanting CANDY LANE AND CHOCOLATE WORLD, topped off with a delightful ride in our motor coach through Hershey's "Sweet Lights". Includes : dinner, all tours, motor coach transportation, and all tips.
Cost | $111.00 per person

December 27, 2008 | Theatre Potpourri in New York

You choose the show, Mary buys your tickets, and takes you to lunch at Carmines for a beautiful Italian meal. At this point, you are invited to reserve tickets for your favorite show. because they are hard to get on such short notice, NOW is the time to seek tickets for the following shows: JERSEY BOYS, WICKED, and GREASE. There are many good shows on Broadway, for which tickets are often available close to the date of this trip. Your tour operator, Mary Bachman, goes to New York City and deals with the box offices in person. Includes: motor coach transportation, lunch, tickets, and all tips.
Cost | $225.00 per person (price subject to increase in June 2008)

Recreation Events

Community Garden

12'x12' and 12'x18' "year round" lots are available at the "Community Garden", 5th Street and Shadywood Drive. Initial tilling and water are provided. $15.00 per lot, $5.00 refund at the end of growing season, providing that the lot has been cleared. Lots will not be rolled over for the following year, so please drop off water keys and pick up deposits.

This is made possible by the generous donation of land from the Kenneth Kratz Real Estate Company and water from the Perkasie Borough Authority.

Community Yard Sale

Perkasie Borough's Sixth Annual Community Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2008 from 8am until 1pm in Lenape. Here's your opportunity to sell personal items you no longer want or need. Have all the benefits of a yard sale without having to advertise or hang signs! Spaces will be available to Perkasie Borough residents only. Those interested in participating must register in advance. The cost per space will be $5.00. Participants may park one vehicle in their space. this will be a rain or shine event. There will be some restrictions on the items that you will be permitted to sell. Stop in or call the Borough Office for details.

Community Yard Sale Letter
Registration Form

Lake Lenape Jamboree

Perkasie Borough's 15th Annual Lake Lenape Jamboree Car Show will be held on Sunday, May 25, 2008 in Lenape Park. All cars welcome. Those interested in participating must register in advance by completing the registration form. The form must be received by May 10.

Lucky Ducky Derby

The tenth Annual "Lucky Ducky Derby" will take place on Sunday, July 6th, 2008 - Community Day (rain date July 13), Lenape Park. The race will begin after the canoe races in the East Branch Perkiomen Creek, by boat launch. The ducks will race to the "Twin Bridges".

First place winner will receive $100
Second place winner will receive $75
Third place winner will receive $50
Fourth thru ninth place winners will receive $25

PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE RACE, SO STICK AROUND FOR THE RESULTS

Tickets for the numbered ducks may be purchased at the Perkasie Borough office or from Parks and Recreational Board members.

Cost | $3.00 each or 2 for $5.00

Fall Festival

October 5, 2008 from 12pm to 5pm at Menlo Park

Entertainment for all ages: petting zoo, demonstrations, scarecrow workshop, face painting, pie contest, sand art, pony rides, refreshments, crafters, vendors, children's rides, music, and much more!!

Craft space available - bring your own set-up
$20.00 per 10'x10' in the park
$30.00 per 10'x10' preferred space (on driveway) limited to 30 spots
pre-registration is required for crafters, for information call the Borough office (215) 257-5065.

Scarecrow Contest, Pie Baking and Pumpkin Carving
Entry blanks for these contests will be available at the Perkasie Borough Office in September and at the information booth at the Fall Festival.

Creek Sweep

First annual Creek Sweep. Looking for community service in your area? this event is open to all individuals and groups in and around the community who want to help clean our parks. this event would be held June 7, 2008, with a rain date of June 8, 2008, from 9am to 1pm. Our goal would be to clean up Lenape Park and the creek. At the end of the Creek Sweep we would hold a picnic lunch with a massive kickball game for all volunteers. Stop by Borough Hall for a registration form available in April.

Fall Movie Under the Stars

Join us under the stars for a movie in the Park. Movies will be appropriate for all ages. Please bring your own chairs. The movie will be cancelled due to inclement weather. Menlo Aquatics Snack Bar will be open!

When | Friday September 19, 2008

Where | Menlo Park: 425 Arthur Avenue, Perkasie 18944

Rain date | September 26, 2008

Time | Starts at sunset around 7:00 pm

Cost | Free

For more information contact Josh Aniskevich at 215-257-5065 or parkandrec@perkasieborough.org.

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