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STANDING ON THE EDGE OF SUMMER

With Memorial Day just around the corner, let us help you get ready for summer. If you would rather not receive future newsletters from us, please click here.

MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS

Widely observed since 1868, Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day because participants honored the nation's Civil War dead by decorating their graves. In 1971, Congress declared Memorial Day a national holiday to be celebrated the last Monday in May. We have gathered a list of Memorial Day Events to keep you busy all weekend.

SWIM, GOLF, AND TENNIS CLUBS
This summer, spend spend some time outdoors swiming, playing golf or tennis. Our Sports and Fitness Guide and point you in right direction.
JERSEY SHORE GUIDE
Let us help you plan your Jersey Shore getaway. Our shore guide includes links to beach badge information, golf courses, bike trails, campgrounds, surfing, parks, and marinas.
BICYCLE TRAILS
Explore the bicycle trails within our local state parks, including Delaware Canal, Nockamixon, and Tyler State Parks. Consider taking a bike tour.
DELAWARE CANAL FESTIVAL

Mark your calendars for June 18th, 24th and 25th. Have fun at the summer festival on the Delaware Canal in Yardley and Bristol. It includes decorated boat parades, music, food, a Critter Race, cardboard boat building, and more! Completed in 1832, the 60-mile-long Delaware Canal runs from Bristol to Easton. It was used to transport anthracite coal from the PA coal regions to the cities on the eastern seaboard.

BUCKS 5K SERIES

Next race is Saturday May 28th. Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with over 800 runners and walkers at the annual Doylestown 5K Race. The race starts at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and ends in the heart of Doylestown Borough. Runners of all ages and levels are welcomed. Click here for additional races in June.

PARKS THAT HAVE GONE TO THE DOGS

Core Creek Dog Park in Langhorne
Perkasie Dog Park
Help Create a Dog Park in Doylestown

CALLING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO VOLUNTEER
Looking for volunteer opportunities for the summer? Check out our Volunteer Connections Directory.
2011 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE
With nearly 200 camps in our guide, you will be sure to find one that is just right for your child. This diverse selection includes camps for sports, performing arts, visual arts, equestrian skills, language, science, cooking, outdoor activities, and more.
ALWAYS KNOW WHAT'S HAPPENING
Sign up for our event email and every Friday you will receive a listing of the wonderful events that are happening in the area. Our Calendar contains thousands of events, from live music, health seminars, festivals, theater productions, and much more.
BucksCountyAlive.com REDESIGN
We have rolled out our new design for BucksCountyAlive.com. If you have any photos of street scenes, landscapes, landmarks that we can use on our website. Let us know and we will gladly give you a photo credit.
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