Bucks County's first-ever "Eat, Drink and Be Merry Month" was held Aug. 15 through Sept. 15 to benefit the Kin Wellness & Support Center that aids patients with all types of cancer. Additionally, another chance to donate funds through food events is coming during October when the annual "Main St." event (formerly Pine2Pink) is dedicated to raising funds to support breast cancer patients in treatment and recovery.
This breast cancer support event essentially is a community block party with food-related, monthlong fundraising elements during October.
- State Street, between Washington and Centre Avenues, in Newtown is the location for the massive block party, “Light The Night Pink," to be thrown by local businesses from 6-10 p.m. on Oct. 12. Sponsored by Newtown business owners, organizers indicate raffles, vendor tables and music is planned. Newtown City Lifestyle also supported the 2022 Pine2Pink event.
- New Hope businesses in 2022 that participated in this fundraiser via special offers were Pierre's Chocolates, Greenhouse, UP Made, Scrambled, 4 The Love of Thingz, Bangz, J&P, Nozomu Restaurant & Sushi Bar, Karla's The Dubliner and Nektar (at press time, 2023 business confirmations were underway).
Kristina and Keith Fenimore operate The Pine2Pink Foundation as a private, family-operated nonprofit. Why change the event name to "Main St."? Kristina says at the heart center of every small town is a Main Street. "It's a community focal point for connection, support and celebration, and carries with it nostalgia, meaning and memories. The symbol supporting Main Street is a hug, which is an image and action that's universally known for exuding unbridled support, friendship, comfort and love."
"Main St." is now held in Newtown, New Hope, Peddler’s Village, Carversville, Doylestown, Perkasie and Shops at Valley Square in Warrington.
For Eat, Drink and Be Merry Month, patrons throughout the county ordered from among designated appetizers, entrées, drinks or desserts at participating restaurants and bar partners, and a percentage of their orders was donated to the Kin Center.
Kin founding member/executive director Keith Fenimore says creating awareness of local cancer-related needs was successful. "We believe we're already poised to grow year over year in awareness and donations. We're 100% donation-funded, so this is crucial."
"Our goal is to bring the community together and shine a light on local businesses through our fundraising efforts while creating compelling collaborations, events and programs that everyone can enjoy," explains Keith. "Our motivation is squarely focused on raising funds to help as many locals battling cancer as possible.”
Kin is an all-inclusive 5,000-square-foot holistic retreat, offering support, fitness, therapy and integrative services for cancer patients and their caregivers. The Center is free to all Bucks County residents handling cancer. The nonprofit center is designed to address the emotional, social and physical needs of cancer patients and caregivers through free programs in nutrition, yoga, fitness, one-on-one counseling, support groups, workshops, crafting, massage, reflexology, reiki, chiropractic, acupuncture, hypnotherapy and facials.
Mike Christou, whose family owns and operates Ardana Food and Drink in Newtown, says his entire staff was excited to participate in Eat, Drink and Be Merry Month. "Our chefs got to come up with a few seasonal menu items, and our servers got to tell the story of Kin while selling those new items. It's a great way to get everyone engaged in the fundraiser.”
Cheers to the participating Be Merry restaurants:
- Ardana Food and Drink/Pizza Co. (Newtown and Warrington)
- The Good Gyro (New Hope)
- Karla’s Restaurant (New Hope)
- Spuddy Buddy Fry Factory (New Hope)
- Turning Point (Newtown, Doylestown, Warrington)
- Carlucci's Grill (Lower Makefield)
- Green Parrot Restaurant Pub & Patio (Newtown)
- Nektar (New Hope)
- KC Prime (Warrington)
- Ardana Pizza Co. (Warrington)
- The Hattery (Doylestown)
- Penn Taproom (Doylestown)
- Nat’s Pizzeria (Doylestown)
- Quinoa (Doylestown)
- Coach's Steak and Hoagie House (Doylestown)
- Vitality Fit Kitchen (Doylestown)
- Plumsteadville Inn (Pipersville)
- Heirloom (Doylestown)
- Jersey Mike's Subs (Doylestown)
- Free Spirit (Buckingham)
- Judd's and Jackson's Restaurant (Ivyland)
- More Catering Co. (Pipersville)
- Blue Olive (Warrington)
- TJ Smith's Restaurant and Bar (Warrington)
- The Farmhouse Tavern (Doylestown)
- Servis Events (Doylestown)
- Poco's (Doylestown)
- Cafe Soul (Doylestown)
Participating locations received a partnership decal as a window display, as well as branded table tents.
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Join a special Ardana Wine Pairing fundraising event in Warrington on Oct. 4, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $100 each; secure them online at WelcomeToMainSt.org.