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Bucks County, Pa. – It’s time to lace up those sneaks and start training for the Seventh Annual Habitat for Humanity 5K! The Quakertown Rotary Club and Quakertown United Methodist Church are once again hosting the Habitat 5K Race at the Quakertown United Methodist Church, 1875 Frier Road, on Saturday, Nov. 29.

Registration opens at 8:45am, with the ¾ mile Kid’s Race at 9:45am and the 5K starting at 10am. Along with awards for the top male and female runners in various age groups, there will be a raffle for gift certificates and prizes--including homemade pies! All proceeds of the race benefit Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County.

Bucks County, Pa. –  Come out for a Grand Opening celebration at Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County’s ReStore on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 11am until 3pm. Join us for food, children's activities, live music, face painting, chair massage, giveaways, raffles and a ribbon cutting with Senator Marguerite Quinn and Congressman Patrick Murphy!  Fabulous raffle items include: Iron Man trail bike from Eastern Mountain Sports, Craftsman mower with Black & Decker edger, BBQ Grillware grill, gift cards from Furlong Lamp & Lighting, Bed, Bath & Beyond and more.  Call 215.822.2708 or visit habitatbucks.org for more info.  Please note that the ReStore will be open during its regular hours from 9am until 6pm.

Bucks County, PA -- Got Art?  Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County, an organization dedicated to providing home ownership to those in need, invites all Bucks County artists to submit entries for the 18th Annual Holiday Card!  Since 1990, Habitat For Humanity has featured the donated work of a Bucks County artist on a holiday card, which is sold as a fundraiser for the affiliate.  

Think you have a winning design?  Just make sure your work meets the specifications below, send submissions to 31 Oak Avenue, suite 100, Chalfont, PA 18914 with a completed entry form (available online at http://habitatbucks.org/holidaycardcontest.asp).  Arrangements may be made for drop-off by contacting Sam at s.martin@habitatbucks.org or 215.822.2812 x310.