Your Bucks County Source of Weekend Events and Things to Do (9/11 - 9/14) Whether you are from Bucks County or just visiting be sure to check out some of these great events and places.
For my local readers: If you know of an event or are hosting an event for this week that you would like to share please feel free to post to this blog so that it's included. Don't keep it a secret!
On Going:
SCARECROW COMPETITION & DISPLAY Time: 10:00 AM
End: 10/26/08
Location: Route 202, , Lahaska, PA
Contact: 215-794-4000
Bigger than life scarecrow creations are displayed outdoors and compete for over $4900 in cash prizes
SPRINGTOWN FARMERS' MARKET Time: Wednesdays from 4:00PM - 7:00PM
Location: Springtown Firehouse, 3010 Rt. 412 (Main St) , Springtown, PA
Contact: 610-346-8793The Springtown Firehouse will be host to Springtown's first Farmers' Market every Wednesday through November.
EVITA Time: Wed & Thurs. 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm, Fri. 8:00 pm
End: 09/12/08
Location: Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main Street , New Hope, PA
Contact: 215-862-2041
The story of Eva Peron, the Argentine girl who charmed and scratched her way up to share the power and the bed of her country's leader.
REEFER MADNESS, THE MUSICAL Time: Wed/Thrus. 7:30pm, Fri/Sat 8:00pm, Sat/Sun 3:00p
End: 10/04/08
Location: Montgomery Theater, 124 Main Street , Souderton, PA
Contact: 215-723-9984
The wild uproarious musical is a parody of the anti-marijuana propaganda film of the same name.
Thursday:
LOS LONELY BOYS Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave. , Glenside, PA
Contact: 215-572-7650
plus special guest Dave Barnes-the three brothers who cut their first smash-hit album in Willie Nelson's studio, touring in support of their upcoming "Forgiven" release.
HOLISTIC HANGOUT MONDAYS Time: 6pm- 9pm
Location: Advanced Medical Solutions, 54 East Oakland Ave , Doylestown, PA
Contact: 215-348-4002
During the first hour, a guest speaker (to be announced soon), followed by a casual gathering of people interested in Personal Growth, Holistic Health, Spirituality, and the Environment. Coffee and tea will be available. $5 at the door
Friday:
MEMBERS' PREVIEW: EVERYDAY RHYTHMS Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: Mercer Museum, 84 S. Pine Street , Doylestown, PA
Contact: 215-345-0210, ext. 123
Members receive a "sneak peak" at the newest Mercer Museum exhibit. The evening includes refreshments, a craft activity for kids, a brief talk by exhibit curator Cory Amsler.
PAULA POUNDSTONE Time: 6:30pm
Location: Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 Temple Avenue , Sellersville, PA
Contact: Box Office: 215-257-5808
MESSAGES FROM BEYOND, SHARON ANNE KLINGLER, INTERNATIONAL MEDIUM & AUTHOR Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: BSA, 1 Scout Way , Doylestown, PA
Contact: 215-348-5755
Come and make the spirit connection. Let your guides and loved ones in spirit bring you their insights through Sharon's dynamic clairvoyance and guided imagery exercises.
THE RAPTORS PERFORM LIVE IN STOCKTON, NJ Time: 8 to 11 p.m.
Location: The Stockton Inn, 1 Main Street , Stockton, NJ
Contact: 215-250-2721
Live from 8 to 11 p.m. on the garden patio will be The Raptors. NO COVER CHARGE!! BE PREPARED TO DANCE!
WINE CONCERT SERIES - JERRY WATKINS Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Shady Brook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Road , Yardley, PA
Contact: 215-968-1670
Sample local wines from Rose Bank Winery while listening to music
Saturday
NICKELODEON NIGHTS AT THE ACME SCREENING ROOM Time: 7 & 9 pm on weekends, matinees-check website
Location: 25 S. Union Street, , Lambertville, NJ
Contact: 609-397-0275
Weekend screenings of independent feature films.
SECOND SATURDAY - NEW HOPE Time: 6 - 9 pm
Location: Streets of New Hope, , New Hope, PA
New Hope celebrates the arts every Second Saturday of each month. From 5 - 9 pm art galleries, restaurants, and boutiques remain open late during the festive celebration. Musicians playing in the streets will put anyone in the mood to take our gallery walk in good weather conditions.
BRIAN CULBERTSON & THE FUNK EXPERIENCE Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave. , Glenside, PA
Contact: 215-572-7650
With special guest band Average White Band - the talented young composer/arranger/keyboardist/trombonist with musical maturity beyond his years, plus classic funk band beloved by Philly-area audiences.
BATTLE OF THE BANDS Time: 3:30 pm
Location: Commerce Bank Amphitheater, 2400 Byberry Rd. , Bensalem, PA
Teen Rock Bands
2008 SCARECROW FESTIVAL Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
End: 09/14/08
Location: Route 202, , Lahaska, PA
Contact: 215-794-4000
Annual scarecrow-making workshop has been a family favorite for years
SECRETS OF SUCCESS! WITH SANDRA TAYLOR, NY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR
Time: 2-5pm
Location: BSA, 1 Scout Way , Doylestown, PA
Contact: 215-348-5755
Are you inspired by the Laws of Attraction, yet not quite sure how to use their power in your own life? What does it take to truly achieve all that you desire? This mind-altering workshop reveals how your energy really works in the world.
THE BUICKS Time: 8:30 PM
Location: Puck, 85 Printers Alley , Doylestown, PA
Contact: 215.348.9000
This Amazing 6 piece has sold out five shows in a row at Puck-but it's no accident. All excellent musicians in their own right, these six talents combine terrific song writing, crisp execution and a playful way with the audience that creates an infectious mood.
MARKET DAY/SIDEWALK SALE Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Newtown Historic Association, Court Street & Centre Avenue , Newtown, PA
Contact: 215-968-4004
Market Day is a wonderful event that consists of authentic colonial crafts exhibited, demonstrated and sold on Historic Court St. and Centre Ave. with authentic folk music & dancing, children's activities, games, hayrides and many great resturants participating in our Festival of Foods.
Sunday
DON MAYER DUO WITH MARK WALSH FROM SISTER SLEDGE Time: 4 to 8 p.m.
Location: The Stockton Inn, 1 Main Street , Stockton, NJ
Contact: 215-350-2721
The Don Mayer Duo (Don Mayer with Mark Walsh of Sister Sledge) live 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, 9/14/08 at The Stockton Inn. There is NO COVER for this very special show.
MICHELLE MALONE Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Puck, 85 Printers Alley , Doylestown, PA
Contact: 215.348.9000
Armed with a bottleneck slide, blues harmonica, and her gut-wrenching vocals, Moanin' Michelle Malone is having so much fun these days that she can't help but shake her sugarfoot.
SESAME PLACE GRANDPARENTS DAYS
Location: Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Rd , Langhorne, PA
Contact: 215-752-7070
Bring out the grandkids and play and Save $5 on single-day admission! Show your AARP card at the front gate
WINE TASTING FOR DUMMIES Time: 2 pm
Location: The Marketplace at East Falls, 3747 Ridge Avenue , Philadelphia, PA
Contact: 215-225-6600 or 215-493-6500, ext. 19
Wine Tasting for Dummies. Sunday, September 14, 2008, 2PM.
At Crossing Vineyards and Winery, The Marketplace at East Falls
3747 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Learn about wine and have fun.
Cost: $25 per person
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That's right today is "Be late for something day" and I was in rare form.
• My daughter woke up earlier than expected and threw off my usual morning rountine of working out.
• My daughter got picked up late for school.
• I was late for an appt - due to the above - I hate being late!
• I was late in getting to the bank.
• I was late in completing my project because the website I had to use went down.
• I was late for dinner with my husband.
• And now here I sit realizing I never even logged in AR today - I was even late getting here to post this blog.
I hope everyone else was late for something because I participated in "Be late for something day" - Did you?
Tomorrow - "Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book" - oh boy, I'm in trouble!
Is it wrong for me to be beside myself with excitement in anticipation of the buses rolling into the neighborhood this coming Tuesday? 
Does that make me a bad mom?
While I loved my summer and the extra time that I got to spend with my daughter, I am looking forward to getting back to my regular (without interruption) day. Yes, it was quite the summer: I got to see my daughter perform with her theatre group in the Pirates of Penzance, we enjoyed a visit from the in-laws whom I love dearly, we celebrated some birthdays, enjoyed some family barbecues and we enjoyed some time in Wildwood Crest, NJ.
Ok, as I'm writing this I'm thinking should I really be that excited? I mean with the start of school comes homework frustrations,
school events, scheduling play date times since it's more flexible during the summertime.
Hmmm, I'm thinking... Right now I'm still excited - check back with me in about two weeks - it may be a different story - to be continued...until then, "the wheels on the bus go round and round"
If you're looking for a way to put more hours into your day and feel more productive - hire a virtual assistant to handle your marketing and follow-up. Once you take the leap you will be wondering how you ever got by without one. Please don't hesitate to contact me if I can assist you in any way.
Make sure you mark it on your Calendar for Monday, September 1st, 2008, it's the Lower Makefield Community Pride Day.
Look at all these great events going on in Yardley on Labor Day. If you're looking for some great family fun, entertainment, food and activities this is the place to be. Starts at 9am and ends at 8pm. Maybe I'll see you there.
Here's a list of all the events included:
Basketball Tournament
Rock the Block 5K Race
Wheels Parade
Home Run Derby, Frisbee, Picnic Games
Pet Fair - Ask the Vet
Dunk Tank
Crafters Cove
Pie Eating Contest
Battle of the Bands
Entertainment
Car Show
Food and Local Farmers Market
OnGoing Free Activities
Full Sky Fireworks Display
Here's a flyer link: Community Day Flyer
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Have a new listing but not enough time to post it and give it lots of exposure? Here are some of the things we can do for you. If you don't see something you need, contact us to discuss.
Input listings into MLS and manage updates
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Just Listed/Sold Postcards
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Prepare Open House materials
Weekly/Monthly Seller reports
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Marketing Plan Design and Implementation
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Newsletters
Website Design using Point 2, Top Producer or Homestead (contact us to discuss design ideas and rates.)
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Have the contacts but don't have them organized? We can organize them using your database of choice or we can recommend one to you. (very familiar with Top Producer 7i and 8i and Constant Contact)
Lead Management
Need help following up with your past clients and new contacts? Follow up with newsletters and email campaigns.
Get the Word Out Services
Search Engine Optimization (basic keywords and recommendation of tools to use to increase your ranking in search engines)
Real Estate blogging - if you have the content, I have the time, graphics and knowledge to help you portray the message and branding you are looking to convey.
Marketing Consultation/Training
Need some advice and guidance on where to focus your marketing efforts? Lets spend an hour (or more if you need it) to discuss these ideas and strategies.
Branding:
Webinars
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More webinar workshops being developed and coming soon!
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Whether you are looking for the best places to market your listings, promote your services, CRM and lead capture services, or website and blogging platforms to use in your ongoing marketing efforts, partner with Malfi Marketing Solutions to lead you in the right direction.
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MS Word · Microsoft Access · Microsoft Excel · Microsoft PowerPoint · Microsoft Publisher · Adobe Acrobat · Quark · PDF Converter Color Laser Printer · DSL Internet Access · E Fax · Flatbed Scanner
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MLS System
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Point 2
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Yes, I consider myself a part of the Virtual Assistant industry, but where I am different is that I focus all my efforts on your behalf dealing with all things marketing - on getting to know you and your business and consulting with you to find the best ways, using the best tools and resources to create an online and offline marketing presence. There are many great VA's on this network and elsewhere but I bring my over 15 years of experience in marketing and sales to you as a benefit - I have felt the pain and discouragement when it comes to generating sales and revenue but I have also felt the joy, success and benefits of working hard at my marketing and I want to share it with you. I encourage you to contact me and discover for yourself how I can be an asset to you and your company.
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Email me: annemariemalfi@yahoo.com
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