October 1st, 2011
According to the 2010 census the population of the town of Dewey Beach is 341 and this number has increase dover the past 10 years. It definitely increases during the summer when over 30,000 people enjoy what a lot believe to be “a way of life”.
Dewey’s location makes it the perfect place to visit for those who love the ocean, the bay, sports, bar hopping, restaurants and entertainment. All this can be found on a very walkable 1 mile long strip and only 2 blocks wide.
The Atlantic Ocean on one side, the Rehoboth Bay on the other. Dewey is a summer beach town.
It can get very quiet during the second season but during the week-end, Dewey can still hold its own. If you are visiting, this is what you will find on Dewey’s calendar.
Sunday, October 2nd – 9th Annual Celebrity Chefs’ Beach Brunch at Rusty Rudder - It is a fundraising event for Meals on Wheels Delaware. Top area chefs, wines, cocktails and a very impressive silent auction. $95 You can get tickets at www.beachbrunch.com or call 302-656-3257.
Meals on Wheels offers hot meals every day, along with warm smiles from those volunteers that deliver them to so many in our area.
Sunday is not the only day where we can raise funds for this wonderful organization.
Meals on Wheels is at 32409 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Lewes, DE 19958. Tel. 302-645-7449 or visit www.beachmeals.com.
Monday, October 3rd – Harry Derrickson Memorial Golf Tournament at the Rehoboth Country Club is also for Meals on Wheels.
I wrote a post on http://www.aboutmybeaches.com where you can certainly find all the information pertaining to this golfing day in Rehoboth. Just click on the month of September and scroll down to the 19th.
Greyhounds Reach The Beach once again from October 7th until the 10th. To see thousands of greyhounds and their owners getting together in Dewey is wonderful. They have so much fun.
Check “GreyTalk” at http://forum.greytalk.com.
Also, if you need directions to Dewey, please visit http://www.adopt-a-greyhound.org/dewey/deweydirections.
Some of the events I found out were an early bird walk on Wednesday, 10/5 at 1 p.m. at State Park behind Seaside Outlets on Rt. 1 parking lot behind Oskosh store.
Early bird dinner at Zogg’s on Thursday at 6 p.m. on 1 Wilmington Ave.
How about an ice cream social on Friday the 7th at 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Adams Ocean Front Hotel parking lot in Dewey?
Friday, 10/7 – Sunday 10/9 - The 35th Annual Fall Sidewalk Sale will start from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Fabulous finds at great prices in the towns of Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach and also on Rt. 1 Outlets.
Saturday, 10/8 – “Dewey Does Pink” - Yes, Dewey Beach is Going Pink. The “Gugie” 5K Run & Pink Party for Breast Cancer will be at the Starboard. It is a run/walk for 1.5 miles; non-competitive in memory of Starboard owner, Steve Montgomery’s mom.
This event will benefit Delaware’s Breast Cancer Coalition. Registration will start at 10:30 a.m. and the race/walk will begin at Noon.
$20 until October 5th, otherwise it will be $25 after that date through the 8th. You can visit http://www.thestarboard.com for more info.
Have a Good One!! Talk to you later….
September 30th, 2011
Thanks are given to Marty Godwin who has been instrumental for the Triple Threat Tennis for Children to get started. It will be until October 29th.
It is a total volunteer program for kids, held on Saturday mornings. The ages? 4-10
The program was founded under the USTA’s 10 and under tennis plans; larger balls are used, incorporating fun games. The idea is for kids to learn and love the game of tennis.
It helps get confidence, coordination; social skills, as well as learning a lifelong skill.
It costs $2 per class per child.
4 and 5 year olds play from 8:30 – 9:15 a.m.
6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 year olds play from 9:15 – 10 a.m.
All you have to do is show up. Volunteers are needed not just to help with the clinics but also to bring drinks, and help in their fundraising.
Please contact triplethreatrehoboth@hotmail.com for any questions you may have. Otherwise, be there tomorrow, ready to have fun.
See you…talk to you later…
September 21st, 2011
I was just thinking how many visitors are still enjoying the Delaware Beaches. Well, it is still fairly warm so you can shop, walk, bike and dine until you drop. And, soon those meters will be put to sleep.
The Delaware Beaches have been doing such a great job in order to keep everyone coming back. Festivals, arts and entertainment, at the heart of it all.
Here is what’s going on….
Thursday, 9/22 – At the Indian River Life-Saving Station, Rt. 1, 3 1/2 miles south of Dewey Beach, Brown Box Theatre Project will be presenting Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” at 6:00 p.m. It is FREE. It will take place in the courtyard. Why don’t you bring your blankets, just in case.
Note: You can pre-order a boxed dinner from Matt’s Fish Camp and enjoy it during the performance. I can vouche for its food. Great!!
For more info. on the performance or if you would like to order a dinner from Matt’s Fish Camp, please call Indian River Live Saving Station at 302-227-6991.
Que Pasa en Dewey Beach? Mucho…. Dewey Beach is the coastal town where you can find the best music venues….So, it is the perfect place to hold, from Thursday, 9/22 until Saturday, 9/24 the Dewey Beach Music Conference. It will be a various venues in Dewey. The best way to get that info. is to visit http://www.deweybeachfest.com. Plenty of opportunities to work at furthering your music future. Or, enjoy the many performances.
Friday, 9/23 – The beautiful Historic Town of Lewes is going to be having such a fun day on Friday. An All Day Italian Festival from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Specialty shops in town will be offering Italian-themed merchandise and even some Italian refreshments. More Info.? Please visit www.leweschamber.com.
Friday, 9/23 - In Rehoboth Beach, it is Opening Night for “Broadway Rhythms” with a Gala and A Night “On the Town” Party. Appetizers and drinks at Clear Space Theatre located at 20 Baltimore Ave., plus a chance to bid on silent auction items.
Dinner at some of the most sought after eateries in town and then on to a show from the Great White Way. Festivities will start at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $100. More info? Please call 302-227-2270 or visit www.clearspacetheatre.org.
Please note that this is the opening night and you can find the rest of the schedule on the website above mentioned.
Friday, 9/23 – Thursday, 10/6 – Philip Morton Gallery presents new works by William Dunlop. The Gallery is located at 47 Baltimore Ave. A reception to meet the artist will be on Friday, 9/23 from 6 – 9 p.m. His paintings are abstract in nature and minimalist in tone. More info? Please call 302-727-0905. To preview the collection, please visit www.philipmortongallery.com.
Friday, 9/23 – Presented by the Rehoboth Film Society as part of their Monthly Screening Series is “In a Better World” winner of the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. At 7 p.m. in the upstairs screening room at Movies at Midway. Members $3, non-members $5.
Monthly screenings feature films and discussions about various cultures in the world, including the diversity in our own country.
Note: The Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival will start on November 9th until November 13th.
For complete information, please call 302-645-9095 or visit www.rehobothfilm.com.
For the Kids:
Saturday, 9/24 – It is the 11th Annual Children’s Fun Fest presented by the Beebe Medical Center Auxiliary. It will be at Windswept Stables located on Rt. 24 (Lewes). Free admission, but some rides do require tickets, which are available for purchase at the event.
There will be games, horse shows, pony rides, food, baked goods and even a petting zoo.
I think this is a full week-end ahead. Have a great time. Officially, Fall starts on Friday!!
September 19th, 2011
“Meals on Wheels, Lewes-Rehoboth is on the front line by helping senior citizens remain independent, dignified members of our local community by assisting in the maintenance of their nutritional needs…one meal at a time.”
Meals on Wheels of Lewes & Rehoboth, Inc. was founded in 1970 and was the first home delivered meal program in the State of Delaware. It is in its 40th year of service to the local community.
You can find Meals on Wheels at 32409 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Lewes, DE 19958. Tel. 302-645-7449. Fax 302-644-1676. Website? www.beachmeals.com.
Meals are provided 365 days each year to over 260 home-bound residents in Lewes, Rehoboth, Dewey Beach and Harbeson.
I have friends, 2 in particular, who have been delivering meals for many years. Just as they give a smile and a warm meal to the ones in need, they, themselves, get so much in return.
I was amazed to find out that the proceeds from last year’s event paid for over 4,000 hot meals for their home-bound clients. Just in 2010, 107,200 meals were served by their agency. This could not be possible without the supporters and sponsors.
This year’s tournament should offer a great opportunity to challenge your skills amidst the beautiful scenery overlooking Rehoboth Bay, because the fundraising tournament will be on Monday, October 3rd at Rehoboth Beach Yacht & Country Club.
The entry fee will include Dinner and OPEN Bar and even complimentary beverages on the course. All to make this a very enjoyable day and evening, while supporting a cause dear to a lot in the community.
There will be tournament prizes for: gross, net, low gross men, low gross women, longest drive and closest to the pin.
You can register by visiting their website, www.beachmeals.com.
Fees:
$150 per player
$550 per team (4 players)
$25 Super Ticket/Single (1)
$75 Super Ticket/Team (4)
This includes: Green fee, cart, beverage on couse, dinner with open bar and awards ceremony.
Super Ticket
A hot item in many charity golf tournaments!! The all inclusive Super Ticket includes:
2 Mulligans per player
Cash prizes for hole in one holes
Chance to win a shot for 1 Million Dollars!!!!!
Entry into a drawing for a dream vacation!!
$25 per player/$75 per foursome
Schedule:
11:30 a.m. – Registration
12:30 p.m. – Shotgun start
5:00 p.m. – OPEN BAR, Dinner, Auction, 50/50 Raffle, Awards Ceremony
Note: Dress Code enforced; Soft spikes only.
Let’s say you do not play golf but would like to attend the dinner and the awards ceremony, then a $50 donation is all you need to pay. You can find all this info. in the above mentioned website.
Meals on Wheels are always in need of donations. If you don’t play golf or are unable to attend, please consider a donation to this amazing program. Again, all you have to do is visit their website.
If you would like to be a Hole Sponsor, the cost is $200. An 18 x 20 sign with the company name and listing in the program booklet is included with the paid sponsorship.
Another Note: If you would like to donate an item for the auction, please contact me so that I can pick it up or have someone pick it up.
Thanks so much!!!
August 15th, 2011
Even before summer started someone mentioned this restaurant to me. It has taken this long to make it there. And it might…..
I tell you what. Lately I have just been getting less than memorable food. It just has been mediocre. I want food that will energize my taste buds and I want restaurants to make me feel as if I could not wait to go back.
So, I really should get back to my cooking. Maybe that will get me to appreciate going out to eat more.
Port is located at 1205 Highway One, Dewey Beach. The Tel. is 302-227-0669. Website? www.portdewey.com. Lunch is served Fridays through Sundays from 12 until 4 p.m. This location used to be the home of The Dewey Beach Club.
They have done some remodeling. A fish tank separates the dining area from the bar.
It was a little loud and not very relaxing since the wait staff kept rushing back and forth.
I ordered The King’s Salad. I think it was supposed to have had apples, but they were missing. Cranberries and mixed greens. I told our waitress to hold the sugar coated walnuts. Blue cheese crumbles and a house raspberry vinaigrette. Once it was cut and mixed, it was actually, pretty good.
For my entree I ordered Rockfish, blackened. I chose the mashed potatoes and different squashes were also included. It was good; but not exciting. I ate it. Don’t kid yourselves. That did not deter me.
My husband ordered the Pad-Thai. Stir fried rice noodles, shrimp, chicken and vegetables with authentic Thai seasonings; garnished with cilantro, bean sprouts and chopped peanuts.
His review was that it was too sweet. It had chicken and shrimp and maybe it should have been one or the other; not both. Not spicy enough, either. I thought he would start his tantrum, but he contained himself.
So, we quickly got our bill, which was somewhat reasonable, and departed.
Note: Port is supposed to have a Thai influence but there are only a few Thai dishes.
Not very exciting, don’t you think? Talk to you later…..
July 29th, 2011
6 miles of ocean and bay shoreline, swimming and sunbathing, surfing and sailboarding, and so much more. Sounds good, doesn’t it? If you are visiting the Delaware Beaches this week-end, well, it is going to be hot and muggy. But, the following two events might be something you might want to check out. Both are on the water so it will definitely be cooler. If you have your friends and family visiting then I would drag them to it. Something different.
Saturday, July 30th, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. is the Seafood & Arts Festival. It is free!! It will be at the Indian River Marina. There will be live music, fresh seafood and platters, family fun and Lollipop the Clown will be there, as well.
You can call 302-227-3071 if you need more info. or visit www.destateparks.com.
The marina looks beautiful. I had the opportunity to visit a few weeks ago, and was completely impressed by it. My husband stops for breakfast once in a while. You cannot beat the scenery!!
There is a lot of construction right by the Inlet, but the marina will be just north of the bridge. There will be plenty of signs for the festival.
On Sunday, July 31st, is the Maritime Heritage Festival at the Indian River Life Saving Museum from Noon until 5 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for ages 4 to 12, 3 years and under are free.
This museum is gorgeous and definitely worth seeing. In one of my posts, I remember writing that for so many years I used to drive by it; would glance and never gave it another thought. Well, that completely has changed. It’s worth visiting; learnig about the life of the people that looked after our coast.
Therefore, on Sunday it will be a day of entertainment, crafts, games and food for the whole family.
The Delaware Seashore State Park is celebrating Delaware’s Maritime Heritage. For more info., please call 302-227-6991. You can also visit www.destateparks.com.
The schedule for Sunday is as follows:
At 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. – Songs and stories of old sailing days by Matthew Dodd.
At 2 p.m. – Breeches Buoy Demonstration.
There will be maritime crafts and games. Also, tours of the Life Saving Station and Sailor Tattoo Face Painting.
Enjoy the beach; kick back and relax!!
Note: I wrote a post on the Indian River Life Saving Station Museum on 8/29/10. If you would like to see it just click on the month of August, 2010 and scroll down to the date.
You wil not be able to miss the museum, it is just north of the inlet.
Talk to you later…
July 28th, 2011
and points in between. Yes, sometimes I might be on my way somewhere and the opportunity calls to check out a food truck, a tapas bar, a new beach, or a new museum. That’s why it is so much fun about writting a website in a blog style. It is a diary, yours alone.
AboutMyBeaches has made realized that I want to know and experience more. I remember when my webmaster, Ed Timmons from 4C, Inc., http://www.4cinc.com, mentioned I should write a blog instead of the standard website. I guess he figured I was talking his ear off so I was a good candidate for bla, bla, bla. He just did not know how much I could talk.
Then, I started blogging, only a few readers here or there. People that are connected on the internet suddenly started to find me. I think my posts are honest and from my heart. I have posted so far 728 posts, and now I am getting over 14,000 hits per month. Who would have thought?
And, you know what? I want more. Granted, some posts are more interesting than others; so its life itself. Remember that it is a diary.
Pictures….I decided to incorporate them because people are so visual. Looking at a picture entices you to read. Well, I should hope so, even though I do have some friends that say they have read the posts but maybe they just looked at the pictures. I know who they are, right? Shelley, Debbie at times. Not Missy or Richard, though. My fault, I test them.
My friends and my family have put up going out to dinner with me. My first statement as we sit down at a table is “don’t touch the food until I take a picture” and “can we all order something different?” I am surprised they even still want to go out with me.
It is so funny because I get e-mails or suggestions on places to go and check out. I welcome them; we all have different likes and dislikes and I am an inquisitive person.
The coastals towns that, I, predominantly promote, I love. There is something about living by the ocean. I know I am lucky. The Delaware Beaches have been home for many years and so good to my family. Giving them a push is not a brainer.
I do offer advertising on my website. It is $500/ per year. I offer personal care. No clicks here or there. You are there to stay on my site. Thanks to the following advertisers.
Tidewater Realty – http://www.tidewaterrealty.com. Delaware is Small Wonder. The beaches are so great. It has grown so much since I first arrived. Tax free, low property taxes and mild winters are an attraction.
Tauriello & Com – http://www.tauriello.com. I have used this company in Delray Beach. That Village by the Sea has amazing unobstructed beaches, restaurants, shopping and I do have a place there. Sometimes I hate to pass the word around because I want it all to myself.
Beach House Management – http://www.mybeachhouses.com. Michael knows I cannot live without him. He has been there to take care of my property, among other things, from day one. Your home is your castle and he is professional and knowledgeable.
Anita Jennings Designs - http://www.anitajennings.com. I know her personally. She is an interior designer based in Delray Beach. She is so easy to work with and very reasonable.
Coastal Chem-Dry – http://www.chem-dry.net/coastal.de. Green carpet and upholstery cleaning. We all needed at times. It is family owned and operated. Angie is the man!!
Doggies at the Beach - http://www.doggiesatthebeach.com. The home away from home for my Addy. She is my rescue. Jim and his staff love their customers. Cage free with 24 hour human supervision. Very involved in the community, as well.
Vacation Rentals – http://www.vacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals/rehoboth-beach-delaware.html. This is a national company; part of the family of HomeAway. The properties you will find in this particular site are for Rehoboth Beach. Rental properties for all seasons.
I thank them all. If you are interested, please contact me.
I have posts to write. A few still left from my 24 hours in Baltimore, Maryland. Events going on at the Rehoboth Museum, a must if you are visiting Rehoboth Beach. On the Rocks is, believe it or not, inside the terminal for the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. Amazing views; casual, a beer or a hamburger, fries. I want to check the tailor in Rehoboth….got to go..have a great day!!
July 22nd, 2011
I had to go and check Hook ‘em & Cook ‘em out. Mel is one of my fellow walkers; he is religious about his walking, more so than I. Some time ago, I told him I had a website. That I wrote about the area. He told me I needed to visit Hook em & Cook ‘em. That they were so nice and the seafood so fresh. Okay, okay I am going. On a sizzling day, I took off for the Indian River Marina which is south of Dewey Beach and just before Bethany Beach.
To get to Hook ‘em & Cook ‘em is a little tricky now. Due to all the construction of the new bridge, detours are driving us all crazy. But, they are there, just like they have been for 8 years. Yes, Hook ‘em & Cook ‘em is inside the north side of the Delaware State Park at the Indian River Marina.
Their telephone is 302-226-8220. The website? www.hookemcookem.com. The owners? Bert & Deanna. Please note that they have an on-line store, as well. At the York Beach Mall in South Bethany there is another location; no seafood is sold there, but everything else is.
I have to tell you that I had not been back there in so long. It really looked beautiful; a gorgeous setting. The boats, the water and the Marina itself.
Camera out and the first thing I saw was a gentleman getting some flounder off the hooks. One of the kids’ catch.
I finally went in. The shop was very well stocked and busy.
Fishing gear and everything that has to do with fishing, surf or otherwise. I really don’t fish but do appreciate others that do.
I introduced myself to Deanna. She knew exactly who I was talking about; Mel. The same Mel that has not been there in some time.
Deanna was making a crabcake so I was happy to get the picture. She is limited to what she can cook at the shop. She makes Cream of Crab Soup, Crabcakes, using only jumbo lump meat, shrimp salad, tuna salad and Rock Fish Chowder. They can also steam seafood.
You can order take-out, or just sit outside on one of their picnic tables.
Hook ‘em & Cook ‘em has, pretty much every day, tautog, flounder, rockfish, and black seabass. They have fillets or whole fish for sale, as well.
Lobsters are a bit scarce this year. If you are interested in lobster call them ahead of time to make sure they have them.
On one of the freezers, bait is what you will find; the other had frozen seafood. Tuna is bought from commercial fishing boats. This is due to licensing laws.
It was time to go outside because the flounder I first encoutered was going to be cleaned by Christopher. He is quite young but an expert; also Deanna and Bert’s son. He cleans fish for everyone.
If you like to fish and would like to have that opportunity at the beach with either your family and friends, Deanna and Bert own Judy V. This is a 65′ fishing boat. Don’t worry if you are not an expert because their staff will guide you every step of the way. There are 1/2 days or full days of fishing. You can visit the website, www.fishjudyv.com. You can also call 302-226-2214 or 877-613-6022. The website will have the rates and departure schedules.
Then, there is Capt. Bob II. This is a 55′ fishing boat which is also available for private charters. You can get all the info. for this boat also on the website above mentioned.
I got some tuna for dinner and it was delicious. I had not had a nice piece of tuna steak in a long time.
Deanna was so friendly and I thank Mel for pushing me to go and meet them.
You need to save the date of Saturday, July 30th. Right at the Indian River Marina the Third Annual Seafood & Arts will be taking place from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. It is free!! You will find Lollipop the Clown, live music, fresh seafood and platters and fun for the whole family. For more details, please call 302-227-3071 or visit www.destateparks.com/marinas.
Even though it was so hot, walking around the Indian River Marina was a pleasure. I got close to the Indian River; people were fishing and having a grand old time.
If you are in the area stop by because you will be impressed.
As I am finishing this post, I almost forgot a most important member of the staff at Hook ‘em & Cook ‘em; Spencer. It was nice meeting you too.
Have a good one…talk to you later…
 
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