Palisades High School is proud to announce the official ribbon-cutting ceremony of the “Ed Ruisz Sports Performance Center,” a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the memory and legacy of longtime teacher, coach and leader of athletic performance, Ed Ruisz, who passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025 at the age of 70. 

Event Highlights:

• Keynote Tributes

• Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting 

• The unveiling of a commemorative plaque and cabinet detailing Ed Ruisz’s career.

The event is open to the public, and alumni are especially encouraged to attend to honor their former mentor. Refreshments and a guided tour of the new facility will follow the ceremony.

Date: Friday, May 15th

Time: 4:00 PM

Location: Palisades High School, 35 Church Hill Drive, Kintnersville, PA 18930.

PCF 5K Challenge

Price:

• Individual $30 day of race OR $25 by 5/3/24

• Family $55 day of race OR $50 by 5/3/24

Time: Race time @ 9:00 AM; Registration begins at 7:30 AM.

1-Mile Family Walk

Price:

• Individual $20 day of race OR $15 by 5/3/24

• Family $35 day of race OR $30 by 5/3/24

Time: Race time @ 9:05 AM; Registration begins at 7:30 AM.

Location:

Palisades High School, Walter T. Rohrer Stadium

35 Church Hill Road; Kintnersville, PA 18930

Complete information and registration can be found online HERE: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Kintnersville/PalisadesCommunityFoundation5KChallenge

The Palisades Community Foundation is committed to Arts, Education and Wellness. We are partnered with the Palisades School District and community to serve and support programs and projects.

As many of you know, a local event as part of the America 250 year of celebration, is taking place on Saturday, May 16 at Tinicum Park (flyer attached).  I sit on the planning committee and, in conjunction with many of our teachers, staff, and students, lots of Palisades-prepared components will be part of the day - from artwork, to historical videos, to a live band performance (at 1 PM).  It should be a great day to celebrate the rich history of Upper Bucks and its influence on our nation's independence. You can find out more about the event here: https://www.buckscounty.gov/2199/Upper-Bucks-250-Heritage-Day-at-Tinicum-

Note: While this event is taking place at Tinicum Park, it is in celebration of the entire Upper Bucks region, so everyone in Palisades is encouraged to attend!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We are looking for volunteers to help on the ground the day of the event. Set up starts at 8:00 AM and volunteers can sign up for a two-hour shift throughout the day until 6:00 PM.  Volunteer activities include: assisting with parking, providing general information at the main information booth or assisting in one of the designated areas (tradition crafters, community organizations, performer’s stage, as well as greeters in the historic buildings).  If you know someone who may be interested in volunteering they can  sign up by clicking here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AABA623ABFECF8-63388357-upper#/

Questions? Email ashollander@buckscounty.org

DATE: Saturday May 23, 2026

TIME: 9:00 AM

LOCATION: Starting at St. John Baptist Church (OLD), Haycock Run cemetery, then proceed to St. Luke's Church, Ferndale cemetery. After St. Luke's, move on to Union cemetery, Ferndale then to Red Hill cemetery, Ottsville.

The Memorial Ceremony will conclude at 11:00 am @ Veteran Memorial Field-Park in Revere (on Marienstein Rd. and Route 611).

In the event of bad weather, a short service will start at 9:00 AM at the (OLD) St. John’s Church and then proceed/conclude at St. Luke's Church on Church Hill Rd. Ferndale at 10:00 AM.

Everyone Welcome!

The Bucks County Tennis Association’s five-week Learn, Practice & Play programs are held for one hour each week. They utilize a games-based method for learning tennis, along with modified courts and equipment as necessary, providing a quick and enjoyable way to learn the game and/or enhance your skills.

The programs cater to individuals aged 4 to 94+ and accommodate both beginner and intermediate skill levels.

The environment is relaxed, focusing on fun, fitness, friends, and play. Complimentary loaner racquets are available. Program size is limited. 

More information and safe, convenient online registration at:

https://playtennis.usta.com/buckscounty

MOM-n-PA  is an annual, two-day free dental clinic for underserved Pennsylvanians in which dental treatment is provided at NO COST to individuals who cannot afford dental care.

Treatment is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. It is expected that hundreds of individuals will be attending this year's event, so please come early! Patients do not pre-register.   

All services are provided free of charge by a host of dedicated volunteers.

The 2026 MOM-n-PA will be held at the Agri-Plex at the Allentown Fairgrounds on Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30, 2026. 

Join us for a special family Civic Story Hour featuring U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil M. Gorsuch, honorary co-chair of the National Constitution Center. Justice Gorsuch and his co-author and former law clerk Janie Nitze return for a conversation and book signing celebrating their new children’s book, Heroes of 1776: The Story of the Declaration of Independence (HarperCollins; May 5, 2026). During the program, they will read selections from the book and join in conversation with Julie Silverbrook, chief content and learning officer at the National Constitution Center.

Designed for families and learners of all ages, this program invites audiences into the human stories behind the Declaration of Independence. Through storytelling and dialogue, the program will explore how individuals across the colonies grappled with the meaning of liberty, independence, and self-government. This Civic Story Hour offers a welcoming space for families to engage with these ideas together, ask questions, and reflect on how the founding principles continue to shape our lives today.

About the Book

Heroes of 1776 introduces readers to both familiar figures such as Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Paul Revere, as well as lesser-known participants in the American story, including Caesar Rodney, Thomas Paine, and Mary Katharine Goddard. Together, their stories highlight the risks, choices, and debates that shaped the nation’s founding. Blending vivid storytelling with historical detail, the book centers the lived experiences behind the founding era and invites young readers to consider the enduring ideals of the Declaration.

DATE: Saturday, May 30

TIME: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

• Register to attend in person HERE.

• Register to attend online HERE.

All in-person event attendees must register in advance using their full name and present a valid photo ID at check-in to enter the event.

Linden Hill Nursery is hosting our first-ever Hydrangea Extravaganza & Rare Plant Sale on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This one-day retail event will feature 70+ cultivars of hydrangeas, including both rare collector selections and reliable landscape favorites.

This is a unique opportunity for gardeners, plant enthusiasts, and landscape professionals to explore a working wholesale nursery and shop a curated selection of plants at peak seasonal interest.

Event Details:

Saturday, June 20, 2026

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Linden Hill Nursery

8230 Easton Rd

Ottsville, PA 18942

Event page address: 

https://www.lindenhillnursery.com/hydrangea-extravaganza/

* Gardener’s Guild Members will have access to a preview night prior to the event. Visit the Gardener’s Guild page for details on joining our retail membership program.

Join us on Saturday and Sunday, July 11 & 12! The Tinicum Arts Festival will return to the shady grounds of Tinicum Park for the 75th time!  Share this announcement with friends and family! Pass it along and post on social media.

Gather with friends and neighbors to enjoy the works of over 200 regional artists in the centerpiece Art Barn. Delight in the creations of over 130 craft artisans displayed under the trees. Discover treasures at the White Elephant Tent. Choose from literally thousands of volumes at the Book Wagon, visit the Author’s Table, Discovery Tent or place a bid at the Silent Auction.  Enjoy the outstanding live musical entertainment all while savoring a fresh-squeezed lemonade, a tasty sandwich, or an ice cream in the picnic grove. Come and enjoy all the special activities for children and summer fun for everyone. 

Our volunteers and families make this event a fun successful community event.  Take the time now to sign up HERE!

For more information click on the Tinicum Arts Festival page.   The Tinicum Arts Festival is the primary fundraiser for the non-profit Tinicum Civic Association.

The Festival is planned and run entirely by volunteers. Proceeds maintain the 1832 Stover Mill & Gallery in Erwinna, PA and benefit over 30 other non-profit organizations that serve Tinicum Township. 

Thank you to the community for supporting the Tinicum Civic Association.

10 Weeks of FABulous STEAM Camp FUN! A Different Theme Every Week with Some Weeks Offering TWO Camp Options!

Fab Lab Summer Camp is the ultimate destination for curious minds and creative thinkers! Campers dive into hands-on adventures in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM). From robotics to designing 3D creations, coding games, digital fabrication, and more, campers learn cutting-edge skills while having a blast. With expert mentors and state-of-the-art tools, every camper becomes an innovator. Unleash your child's potential and make summer unforgettable!

• Who Should Attend Camp: Each camp has a list of who should attend, from children entering 1st to 7th grades. Campers are grouped by age and skill-level to ensure success and fun!

• Dates: Summer Camp Preview days will be June 16, 17, and 18. Regular Summer Camp weeks will begin June 22 and run through August 21.

• Days/ Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm (week 2 is Mon.-Thu.)

  • Full Day camp options for 3 or 5 days a week

  • Mornings only (8am-12pm) option is 5 days a week

• Location: Fab Lab Center, One lvybrook Blvd., Suite 190, Warminster PA 18974

For more information, visit the website HERE.