Writing Center - Pearl S. Buck Novel Discussion Group
2021-09-20 13:00 - 14:30, 2021-08-16 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Online
Pearl S. Buck Novel Discussion Group – all classes will meet online via Zoom
3rd Mondays, 1-2:30 pm
Complimentary
Pearl’s Novel Discussion Group will begin its virtual sessions with “The Final Chapter” by Beverly Rizzon, who was Pearl Buck’s secretary while living in Vermont. You don’t have to have read the book to enjoy the discussions. Full list of books can be found at https://pearlsbuck.org/writing-center
For more information, email facilitator Cindy Louden at clouden@pearlsbuck.org.

Writing Center – Writers Guild
2021-09-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2021-08-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2021-07-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2021-06-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
The Writers Guild will begin monthly Zoom webinars on the 3rd Sundays from 1-3pm beginning March 21st through October 17. This class is for adult writers, ages 18 and up. All genres of literature are welcome—from novels and short fiction to memoirs, essays and poetry by all levels of writers. Visit our blog at www.psbwritingcenter.org to become a follower and receive email notifications of any new blog posts.
Registered members must send writings for editing consideration and distribution to lindadonaldson@verizon.net two weeks prior to our meetings so attendees can read and be prepared to discuss. Please consult the blog at www.psbwritingcenter.org for more details. $80 fee.
To register or for more information, please contact Cindy Louden at 267-421-6203 or clouden@pearlsbuck.org.

Volunteer Orientation
2021-09-16 13:00 - 14:30, 2021-08-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Janet L. Mintzer Center, 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PA
Volunteers at Pearl S. Buck International play an important part in sharing the history of Pearl S. Buck and her National Historic Landmark house, organizing community events, and fundraising for the organization.
To learn how you can become a volunteer at Pearl S. Buck International, please register and attend one of the volunteer orientations.
To register, please call Jill Dansereau at 215-249-0100 x110 or enter “0”.

Writing Center - Short Stories Discussion Group
2021-09-14 10:00 - 11:30, 2021-08-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Short Stories Book Discussion Group – all classes will meet online via Zoom
2nd Tuesdays, 10-11:30 am
Complimentary
All short story selections discussed are from the collection titled Hearts Come Home by Pearl S. Buck (1962 or 1970 Edition).
Carol Breslin, PhD, a Pearl S. Buck scholar and Professor Emerita from Gwynedd Mercy University, leads the group in discussions of short stories from the Hearts Come Home anthology.
For more information, contact Cindy Louden at clouden@pearlsbuck.org.

Writing Center - Memoir Writing
2021-09-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2021-08-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
All classes will meet online via Zoom
Each month, you will be guided to turn segments of your life into compelling stories, whether your goal is to share them with family and friends or a wider audience. Each session includes practice writing and gentle, constructive feedback. Between sessions, you will have the opportunity to discuss readings and share your writing with other students and the instructor for a more comprehensive response. Linda C. Wisniewski writes about life and the connections we make by giving each other the space and time to be heard. A former feature writer and columnist for the Bucks County Herald and the Bucks County Women’s Journal, Linda’s work has been published widely in literary magazines, newspapers and anthologies and has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. She is the author of the memoir, Off Kilter, published by Pearlsong Press, and a novel, Where the Stork Flies, forthcoming from Sand Hill Review Press. More about her athttp://www.lindawis.com. $200 registration required.
To register or for more information, please contact Cindy Louden at 267-421-6203 or clouden@pearlsbuck.org.

An Evening for Cambodia
2021-08-29 15:00 - 18:00 | Janet L. Mintzer Center, 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PA
Join us for a very special afternoon reception to learn about how Pearl S. Buck International and Caring for Cambodia are working together to bring education and hope to children in Siem Reap. Speakers from both organizations will highlight the event at Pearl S. Buck International’s new Janet L. Mintzer Center as well as a dance troupe showcasing traditional Cambodian dances. Learn more about the culture of Cambodia, the beauty of its people, and the amazing work Caring for Cambodia and Pearl S. Buck International are doing to give Cambodia’s children the education they need and deserve.

Guests will receive a voucher for a future tour of the Pearl S. Buck House National Historic Landmark. Appetizers will be served and a cash bar will be open for all. A special silent auction benefiting Caring for Cambodia will also be available for bidders.

Click the link to buy your tickets today: https://bit.ly/36zGsLG

Orchestra Concert Celebration
2021-08-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Janet L. Mintzer Center, 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PA
Orchestra Concert Celebrating the Opening of the Janet L. Mintzer Center & Beethoven’s 250th Birthday
Featuring
Arts International Concerto Soloists
Lance Wiseman, conductor and featured piano soloist
Please join us for a special concert performed by Arts International Concerto Soloists, Philadelphia-based professional chamber orchestra, and Lance Wiseman, conductor and featured piano soloist.
The concert will feature selections from Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, Scott Joplin, Victor Herbert, Broadway, Chopin, Chabrier, and more!
Experience the joy of hearing your favorite masterpieces expertly performed, as well as a special tribute to Beethoven himself. This event is sure to be a fun and enjoyable evening for all—bring your friends and family to revel in beautiful music and appreciate the arts!
For any questions, please contact Kerriann Ruane at 215-249-0100 ext. 126 or kruane@pearlsbuck.org.

Global Leadership Program - Cultural Convention
2021-08-22 14:00 - 18:00 | Janet L. Mintzer Center, 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PA
Hosted and organized by the Global Leadership Program, Pearl S. Buck International’s leadership initiative for high school students in grades 9 through 11, this Cultural Convention will be both a fund-raiser and a friend-raiser! Join the students from the 2021 Summer Session for games, food, music, art, and more. Funds raised from this family-friendly, community celebration will go toward supporting Pearl S. Buck International’s Eye Examination project for disadvantaged orphans in Vietnam.

Writing Center - Bringing Your Middle Grade Characters to Life (Webinar)
2021-08-17 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
Every story comes down to your main character. This webinar will cover developing the middle grade character for readers up to age 13 in a context of more than just writing dialogue and narrative. It encompasses idea generation, finding your character’s voice, using character to develop plot, writing dialogue and narrative, and developing relationships between sub-characters. Brainstorming exercises will be part of this class.
This is an online webinar via Zoom.
$25 registration fee. To register or for more information, please contact Cindy Louden at 267-421-6203 or clouden@pearlsbuck.org.

Christmas in July Sale
2021-07-25 08:00 - 2021-07-31 17:00 | International Gift Shop, 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PA, 18944, United States
It’s the Christmas in July sale in the Pearl S. Buck International Gift Shop! 20 percent off everything excluding red and yellow dot items – 50 percent off all Christmas items! This is the perfect time to finally pick up that special gift you’ve had your eye on – sale runs through Saturday, July 31.

Hours:

Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm | Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm | Sunday from 12 noon to 3 pm

Special Event
2021-07-20 08:00 - 17:00 | PA

Push to the White House: The Legacy of Dr. Frank E. Boston
2021-06-30 17:30 - 19:30 | Janet L. Mintzer Center, 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PA
Boston Legacy Foundation has partnered with the TriCounty Community Network as we push to the White House with the launch of several new initiatives, including a featured Dr. Boston comic book, new motivational posters, foreign language versions of his story, new videos and an upcoming pictorial biography as we seek a third US Presidential Citation. Did you know that Pearl S. Buck and Dr. Boston were both honored by President Eisenhower?
Featured speakers at this informative event will be:
Majid Alsayegh
Majid chairs the Board of Delaware Valley University, the Board of the Dialogue Institute, and is a long-term member of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Khoi Pham / Heather Wilson Pham
Khoi is a renowned illustrator whose artworks include DC Comic’s Teen Titans and Marvel’s Mighty Avengers, X-Men Legacy, Spider-Man. Heather is a behavioral specialist and coach and together they have created the Boston comic book based on the work of George Whitehair to support the mission of the Boston Legacy Foundation.
George Whitehair / Dr. Francis Jeyaraj
George and Dr. Jeyaraj will share exciting new facts as they have led the efforts to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Frank Erdman Boston, a WWI veteran, doctor, surgeon, first responder and American hero, supported by a team of volunteers, along with renowned physicians – Dr. Orlando Kirton and Dr. Edith Mitchell.
$100 per person | $750 per Table of 8 | $1,000 Premier Sponsor
Premier sponsorship includes special seating, acknowledgement in all materials and recognition at event.
TICKETS ARE LIMITED AND WILL SELL OUT QUICKLY!
To purchase tickets or learn more, please contact:
Sophie Sow at ssow@tanelcare.com
George Whitehair at FEBlegacy@gmail.com
Dr. Francis Jeyaraj at francisjeyaraj@icloud.com

Woman of Influence Honoring Judge Cynthia M. Rufe
2021-06-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Estate Pavilion, 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PA
Each year the Woman of Influence Award honors our founder, Pearl S. Buck, by recognizing women who continue in her footsteps. The 2021 Woman of Influence is the Honorable Cynthia M. Rufe, a Judge of the United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania. For the full list of honorees from 1979-2020, click here.

Volunteer Orientation
2021-06-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Pearl S Buck International, 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PA
Volunteers at Pearl S. Buck International play an important part in sharing the history of Pearl S. Buck and her National Historic Landmark house, organizing community events, and fundraising for the organization.
Volunteers do this by serving in a variety of roles such as docents and facilitators, who lead guided tours of the Pearl S. Buck House; clerks, who staff the International Gift Shop; office assistants, who help the staff of Pearl S. Buck International with clerical and other office needs; and event organizers for the Holiday Craft Show and Community Holiday Open House.
To learn how you can become a volunteer at Pearl S. Buck International, please register and attend one of the volunteer orientations.
To register, please call Jill Dansereau at 215-249-0100 x110 or enter “0”.
Pearl S. Buck International has implemented strict health and safety protocols due to COVID-19 to protect the well-being of all our volunteers, guests, and staff. Read more details here.

Grand Opening of the Janet L. Mintzer Center Ribbon-Cutting & Reception
2021-06-03 11:00 - 12:30 | PA
Please join us for an inspirational ribbon-cutting ceremony commemorating the opening of the new Conference and Event Center at Pearl S. Buck International. This beautiful state-of-the-art event space will be named in honor of Janet L. Mintzer, Emeritus President and CEO, who dedicated nearly 20 years of leadership and love to Pearl S. Buck International.
In addition to hosting Pearl S. Buck International signature events such as Woman of Influence and programs such as High School Global Leadership and Welcome Workplace intercultural competency training, the Janet L. Mintzer Center will provide the perfect venue on 67 wooded acres for business meetings and retreats, community and civic gatherings, family special events, weddings, and more. In keeping with the work and mission of Pearl S. Buck International, it will also serve as a center that truly furthers Pearl Buck’s cross-cultural and humanitarian legacy as a hub for conversation, dialogue, and education.
This special day is a celebration of four years of hard work that began with a vision and was realized through the generosity of our dedicated
Pearl S. Buck International donors and friends.
This will be an outdoor dedication ceremony with limited seating. A light reception within the new event space will follow. Self-parking is available. Please note that COVID-19 safety protocols will be strictly followed. Masks must be worn.

RSVPs are requested by May 27.
