Morning, Bucks County. If Crafts in the Meadow is on your weekend list, bring cash. It’s $10 at the gate in Richboro, and kids under 12 get in free. Chalfont and New Britain readers, though, should start with Sunday’s video on the EMS provider switch. Anyone paying for an EMS subscription should check with their borough or township before renewing.
In this issue:
What the EMS switch means for Chalfont and New Britain
Crafts in the Meadow at Tyler Park
Frodo, the dog-friendly pup in Quakertown
Let's get to it.
Jim
THIS WEEK'S VIDEO · CHALFONT & NEW BRITAIN BOROUGHS
Chalfont and New Britain boroughs chose Central Bucks EMS
Sunday’s video looks at the decisions by Chalfont and New Britain boroughs to go with Central Bucks EMS. The votes date to July. The video also covers the funding questions and what to check before renewing an EMS subscription.
Why it matters: New Britain Borough designated Central Bucks its primary 911 provider July 27. That decision applies to the borough, not all addresses with a New Britain mailing address.
What to check: Confirm coverage and changeover timing with your municipality. Chalfont says Central Bucks will honor paid Chal-Brit subscriptions for the remaining applicable period with proof of payment.
FEATURED EVENT · RICHBORO
Crafts in the Meadow sets up at Tyler Park this weekend
Crafts in the Meadow returns Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17–18, at Tyler Park Center for the Arts, 10 Stable Mill Trail, off Newtown-Richboro Road. More than 130 artisans will be there, with demonstrations and live music. Saturday runs 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday closes at 4 p.m.
Gate math: Admission is $10 cash. Members and children under 12 get in free. An ATM is available; fees may apply.
Dogs stay home: Pets aren’t permitted.
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK · BRISTOL
Itri puts ricotta and pepperoni on a $17 pizza
If Historic Bristol Day takes you down to the borough Saturday, Itri Wood Fired is at 310 Mill Street. Its published menu lists the ricotta and pepperoni pizza at $17, with red sauce and mozzarella, finished with grana padano.
Cash or card: Published prices reflect card payment; cash gets a 3% discount. Menu prices can change.
Oven hours: Open noon–11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon–9 p.m. Sunday. Wednesday and Thursday are noon–10 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday start at 3 p.m.
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In Other News
Registration deadline: Monday, Oct. 19 is Pennsylvania’s last day to register before the Nov. 3 election. Dates and registration links.
Leaf pickup, Area Two: Doylestown Borough starts this district Monday, Oct. 19. Put leaves on the grass by the curb that morning, not in the road or gutter. Check your collection area.
Shared creeks: New Britain Township’s Oct. 9 update explains its Neshaminy Collaborative with four other townships. The group plans joint grant applications and stream cleanups. How to get involved.
Firehouse doors open: Chalfont Fire Company has its fire-prevention open house tonight, Oct. 15, 6:30–9 p.m. Details.
PET OF THE WEEK · LAST CHANCE RANCH, QUAKERTOWN
Frodo plays well with other dogs
Frodo gets along well with other dogs, and Last Chance Ranch says he'd enjoy having one around to romp and play with. He's a young hound-terrier pup, full of what the shelter calls "puppy charm" and playful energy. Still learning and growing, he'll need some patience and guidance from his new family. In return, the shelter says, you get the "silly puppy moments." If your dog at home could use a playmate, Frodo's up for the job.
Good to know: Frodo is a male hound/terrier, about 29 pounds. Last Chance Ranch adopts by appointment only, and for dog adoptions it asks the whole household to come, along with any dogs you already have. The $350 fee, plus tax, includes neutering and core vaccines, and he's microchipped. The listing doesn't say how he does with cats or kids, so that's worth asking about.
Last Chance Ranch, Quakertown. Availability can change, so check the listing first.
What'd It Go For?
Lit front steps lead to this Cape Cod in Langhorne, Middletown Township. It has three bedrooms and two full baths, with about 1,350 above-grade square feet. It closed Oct. 2.
Answer and vote split next Thursday. Last week’s Doylestown Township home sold for $721,000.
This Weekend
ALL WEEKEND
🎨 Crafts in the Meadow · Tyler Park Center for the Arts, Richboro · Oct. 17, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Oct. 18, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. · $10 cash at gate; members and under-12s free.
🍂 Scarecrows in the Village · Peddler's Village, Lahaska · Daily through Oct. 26 · Free.
🎃 Pumpkin Harvest Festival · Bountiful Acres, Buckingham · Oct. 17–18, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. · $13 single; ages 2 and under free.
🚜 None Such Pumpkin Festival · 4493 York Road, Buckingham · Oct. 17–18, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., weather permitting · Free entry and parking; purchases extra.
🌽 Winding Brook fall activities · 3014 Bristol Road, Warrington · Oct. 16, 7–10 p.m.; Oct. 17, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Oct. 18, 11 a.m.–9 p.m. · Adult regular combo $16; haunted combo $45; attraction hours vary.
THURSDAY
🚒 Fire Prevention Open House · Chalfont Fire Company, 301 N. Main Street, Chalfont · Oct. 15, 6:30–9 p.m. · Price not stated.
FRIDAY
🌿 Andalusia garden tour · 1237 State Road, Bensalem · Oct. 16, 1 p.m. · Included with $20 garden admission; members and ages 12 and under free.
SATURDAY
🐦 Morning bird walk · Churchville Nature Center, Churchville · Oct. 17, 8–10 a.m. · Free.
🐾 Autumn Alive! · Downtown Quakertown · Oct. 17, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; rain date Oct. 24 · Admission price not stated.
🏛️ 50th Historic Bristol Day · Radcliffe Street and Riverfront Park, Bristol Borough · Oct. 17, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. · See organizer for house-tour pricing.
SUNDAY
🥬 Love Grows Farmstand · Playwicki Farm, Feasterville-Trevose · Oct. 18, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. · Produce purchases extra; admission price not stated.
One More Thing
That's it for this week. Know someone who’d make an afternoon of Crafts in the Meadow? Forward this their way. What business is missing in your town? Hit reply and tell me.
See you next Thursday,
 | Jim |
