September 4th, 2011
What’s Going On?, Bethany Beach, The Quiet Resort, Activities, Events, Entertainment, Delaware Beaches
Bethany Beach by Jack Lewis '93
The town of Bethany is a small family resort town right on the beach. It is what you would want to expect of a seaside resort. The center of the town is its Boardwalk and Bandstand. Shops, restaurants, basketball courts and playground are just a block a way from each other. It is the perfect town for walking, jogging or strolling. And, let’s not forget that beautiful beach that stretches for miles. Each street in Bethany seems to lead its visitors right to the water’s edge.
Prior to the early 50’s, it took some time to get to Bethany Beach. There was no railroad connection. You really must have wanted to visit Bethany because you had to travel first to Baltimore, Maryland. Spend the night in Charm City and then travel by boat across the Chesapeake Bay to the Delmarva Peninsula. Then, take the train across the peninsula to Rehoboth Beach. Until 1910, the visitors would have to take the steamer, Atlantic, across Rehoboth Bay to Ocean View and travel by horsedrawn carriage to Bethany. After 1910 the Loop Canal was completed allowing the motorboat to dock directly in Bethany.
If you are visiting Bethany during this Holiday Week-End, this is what you will find.
Sunday, 9/4 – Jesse Garron’s Tribute to Elvis at 8:00 p.m. The entertainment will be at the Bandstand.
Monday, 9/5 – Yoga at the Bethany Beach Bandstand. This is the last day for yoga right on the Bandstand but Yoga at the Beach has a year round schedule. If you would like to check it out please vivist www.bethanybeachyoga.org. On Labor Day be there from 6 a.m. until 7 a.m. and if possible, bring your own mat since they are limited. Drop in fee is $5.
Monday, 9/5 – Tai Chi, which is also called Meditation in Motion is at the Bethany Beach Boardwalk. From 7:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. Drop in fee is $5. More info? Please call 302-363-4500.
Monday, 9/5 – Labor Day Jazz Funeral at 5:30 p.m. Saying “so long” but not forgotten to another summer at the beach. Be prepared to wail and carry on. Then, the lifeguards will do their celebratory swim at around 6 or so. This swim used to be quite different years ago. Some of those in Bethany remember it so well…
Saturday, 9/10 – The 33rd Annual Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival. One day only when more than 100 artists will showcase their best along the Boardwalk and 2 adjoining streets. 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Look for the silent auction at the Bandstand from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. All proceeds from the silent auction will benefit the art programs at 4 local elementary schools.
The Bethany Beach Cam is still running. To view what’s going on on the Boardwalk, please visit http://www.bethanycam.com.
Note: Bethany Beach Trolleys run through mid September. It is the best way to get around in Bethany and avoid those meters. Please check www.townofbethanybeach.com for the schedule.
Have fun!! Talk to you later….
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I recognize that Jack Lewis painting!