Giving Thanks

Welcome to our Thanksgiving issue where we: learn about ways to give back to our community, discover fun facts about our uniquely American celebration, get tips on where to buy local ingredients for our Thanksgiving meal, and find out where to go for a tasty turkey feast. With the kickoff of the Holiday Season, we have also highlighted a few events that you will not want to miss. If you would rather not receive future newsletters from us, please click here.


 GIVING BACK

Food Pantries
It is difficult to imagine that people go hungry in Bucks County, but almost 30% of all Americans go hungry EVERY day. BucksCountyAlive.com has provided you with a list of 28 food pantries throughout the county. We hope you can help stock their shelves this holiday season and beyond.

Volunteer Opportunities
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, about 61.8 million people or 26 percent of Americans volunteer. At BucksCountyAlive.com, we make it easy to find volunteer opportunities by providing you with a directory of over 100 local non-profit organizations, which rely upon volunteers for special projects and day-to-day operations. Make a commitment to give of your time. Organizations in need of volunteers can also register here.


 THANKSGIVING

Thanksgiving Fun Facts
  Wow your guests with fun Thanksgiving facts. Did you know that the largest pumpkin pie weighed 2,020 pounds? View videos and find out the real stories behind the myths about the first Thanksgiving. History.com has an extensive collection of all things related to our great American Holiday.

Shop for Local Ingredients at Bucks County Farm Stores
  As part of the Bucks County Food & Wine Guide, we have provided you with a list of farm stores where you can purchase fresh meats, produce, cheese, bakery goods, and more. Click here to get started.

Don't feel like cooking? Here's some ideas for a scrumptious Thanksgiving Dinner.
  Cock n' Bull Restaurant in Peddler's Village - Thanksgiving Harvest Feast Buffet
Earl's in Peddler's Village - Thanksgiving Feast To Go
Marsha Brown in New Hope - Thanksgiving Menu

A more complete list of restaurants can be found on Bucks County Taste - a local food blog.


 HIGHLIGHTED HOLIDAY EVENTS

4th Annual Bucks County Holiday Treefest - November 24th
Bucks County Conference & Visitors Bureau, Bensalem

Newtown Christmas Tree Lighting - November 27th
Doylestown Holiday Celebration - November 27th
New Hope Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony - November 29th

An extensive listing of Holiday Events can be found on BucksCountyAlive.com.

 WHAT'S NEW

Bucks County Guide for Seniors - The guide contains a listing of local businesses whose primary mission is to serve senior citizens. We have included a resources page, which contains links to County, State and Federal agencies providing useful information for seniors.

EXPANDED Bucks County Food & Wine Guide - New categories have been added for caterers, personal chefs, & bakeries. So, if it relates to food in Bucks County, we have it!

UPDATED Bucks County Green Guide - With a streamlined list of green companies and new resources, such as blogs, videos, articles and books, our Green Guide will steer you in the right direction for minimizing your carbon footprint.


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