March 9th, 2010
It was a beautiful day in the Delmarva Peninsula. You forget about the snow and ice, well, maybe not, when a gorgeous day shows its face. Blue sky, gentle breezes and just cool.
Just as I mentioned on my post of March 5th, Dogfish Head went into a framing frenzy in order to frame a home for Sussex County Habitat for Humanity and to finish the framing by 5 p.m. on Monday, the 8th. I went to their parking lot, which is where all this was taking place, about noon, and they were making a lot of progress. My pictures are from that time of the day. I went again around 4:30 p.m. and they were completely finished and the framed home was taken away to eventually be allocated to a family.
Dogfish Head shut down business operations so that the employees could participate. Their restaurant ’s location is 320 Rehoboth Ave., Tel. 302-286-Brew. The website is www.dogfishhead.com.
Sussex County Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit Christian housing ministry committed to building single, decent, and affordable homes in partnership with low-income families. Their location is on 206 Academy St., Georgetown, DE 19947. Tel. 302-855-1153. Website is www.sussexcountyhabitat.org.
As I saw them working away I started working up an appetite; I found the perfect, easy recipe.
Greek Lemon Chicken
6 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
2-3 lemons, sliced thin
calamata olives, pitted and chopped coarsely
feta cheese, crumbled
salt (optional) and pepper to taste
olive oil
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
I used both chicken breasts and thighs in the same dish. Some people like dark meat; some white meat.
The other thing to have in mind is that no specific amounts were given, so just wing it with the feta and the olives.
Place lemon slices in the bottom of a 7″ x 9″ baking pan. Place chicken pieces on top of them, salt and pepper to taste and cover chicken with more lemon slices.
Sprinkle top with crumbled feta cheese and calamata olives.
Drizzle olive oil over all.
Bake for about 45 minutes to an hour. I like my chicken well done.
The juice produced by this dish is quite good. The lemons and the olive oil make a great pair.
Regarding the calamata olives and feta, if you like a lot of them, be my guest. My husband thought he would like it better with the Spanish olives. I thought it was great this way.
So, like I always say, just enjoy it and make it your own.
This recipe could be served over rice or couscous. Or, you could cook Quinoa. I buy the Eden Organic Quinoa. This is a whole grain. They call it the mother of all grains. It is like a rice. It has the best amino acid profile of all grain. It is Gluten Free, Heart Healthy and Rich in Fiber. You can get it at Giant Super Markets and I am sure in a lot of other places, as well.
Enjoy!!
 Silver Lake in the late afternoon on Monday in Rehoboth Beach  Silver Lake - Beautiful
March 7th, 2010
Tonight, the event on television will be the Academy Awards; many communities hold events that are worthy of a few nods. Following are a couple of them.
As I was leaving Florida, a free newspaper was delivered. Now I had something to read on the airplane. The Coastal Star is in its 3rd issue and in its 3rd volume. The newspaper serves the communities of Hypoloxu Island, South Palm Beach, Manalapan, Briny Breezes, Guf Stream and Coastal Delray Beach. If you are in these South Florida areas, I think you will enjoy this local newspaper a lot. The paper that is written on is thick and it feels like you are holding something. The articles are interesting; issues that affect the area, restaurants, community news, advertising, excellent quality photos. Take a look at it. I think you will be impressed.
Delray Beach, Florida
Thursday, March 11th – The Delray Beach Home Tour – 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. - 6 spectacular homes, varying design styles, valet service, trolly service between homes and a luncheon. Sound good? Keep reading…
Delray Beach is the site for the 2010 Delray Beach Home Tour. This event is hosted by the Achievement Centers for Children & Families Foundation. The Home Tour is the Achievement Center’s signature fundraising event. It has become an attraction and guests from all over South Florida usually attend.
While I was in Florida I attended a book signing event at one of the houses that will be featured in the Home Tour. It is located on Andrews Ave.; a beautiful Mediterranean style home. So, if this is an example of what other houses will look like, it should be an interesting one.
Tickets are $100 but they include a lot. You will get for that price parking with continuous trolley service between the homes and a “Taste of Delray” catered luncheon provided by The Falcon House, Cafe de France, Boheme Bistro, Old Calypso and Cookbook Cafe at the Delray Beach Public Library.
An extensive raffle featuring prizes from spa services to fine jewelry will also be available. Reservations are required. Please call 561-266-0003.
The Achievement Centers for Children & Families Foundation is an organization whose vision is ” to break the cycle of poverty and help families realize economic self-sufficiency while preparing their children for academic success”.
They are located on 555 NW 4th St., Delray Beach, FL 33444. The tel. is 561-276-0520. The website is www.delraychild.org. You can also find information on Facebook.
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Sunday, March 14th – Lewes Polar Bear Plunge – 1:00 p.m. - Headquarters will be at the Atlantic Sands Hotel located on Baltimore Ave. and the Boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach. More info? Please call 302-831-4653. This event benefits the Special Olympics Delaware. In its 19th year, it had to be rescheduled due to the many winter storms the Delaware Beaches have endured. It is an event that transcend all genders; age, income levels; participation even beyond our State.
It will be St. Patrick’s Day week-end so please add The Plunge to your activities.
Even though the actual Polar Bear Plunge is on Sunday, the 14th, starting on Friday, the 12th, there will be all kinds of activities ranging from registrations, Runs and culminating in the actual Plunge.
For more information, please visit www.plungede.org. You will find all sorts of information from what this organization is about, who it benefits, history, anniversary bears, prizes and awards. You will also find the schedule of events for the entire week-end.
Please remember that The Plunge benefits our athletes and everyone involved. “Special Olympics Delaware changes lives by promoting understanding, acceptance and inclusion between people with and without intellectual disabilities. We build sports skills, confidence, strength, motivation and self-esteem, not just for the 3,300 athletes , but for everyone involved.”
This is definitely a worthy cause with 17 states conducting a Polar Bear Plunge. And, hopefully, it will be warmer on Sunday, the 14th.
Writing from home, the Delaware Beaches. “When you’re safe at home you wish you were having an adventure; when you’re having an adventure you wish you were safe at home.” By Thorton Wilder
Crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, again, gave me the feeling of home. My husband’s answer was “you are home”. That’s all…see you later…
March 5th, 2010
Rehoboth Beach is busy this week-end. So check out what’s coming your way.
Friday, 3/5 – Cinema Cabaret: Like Water for Chocolate. Dinner at 6:30 P.M. Location is Ovations Restaurant in Rehoboth Beach. Admission is $30 and includes film and dinner.
Menu: Roasted corn and fresh mixed greens salad with citrus vinaigrette. Sage lime butter roasted quail with chorizo stuffing. Or, vegetarian empanadas, with rice pilaf, asparagus with roasted garlic, chocolate mousse parfait, coffee, tea or soda. More info? Go to http://www.rehobothfilm.com/film_events_cinema_cabaret.html.
Please note that the Film Society is seeking creative art for the 2010 Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival. The submissions are due March 10th.
Saturday, 3/6 – Is the 20th Annual Rehoboth Beach, DE Chocolate Festival. Location: Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. The theme this year is: “A Day For Chocolate Lovers”. The baking contest will feature more restaurant entries than ever. There will be chocolate tastings, vendors, a raffle, kids games and more.
The tastings start at 11:30 a.m. until the chocolate runs out or 3:30 p.m. $2.00 admission payable at the door. You can buy as many tastes as you like for $.50 each. No carry out is permitted. Children under 5 are free. The festival is sponsored by Rehoboth Beach Main Street and the Rehoboth Beach Public Library. Main Street will provide all-American hot dogs and drinks. Please go to www.downtownrehoboth.com where you will find the vendors, kids games, and baking contest information.
Saturday, 3/6 until 3/19 – Young at Art – Rehoboth Art League – Children’s art from Sussex County. Opening reception will be on March 6th from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Please visit www.rehobothartleague.org for more info.
Sunday, 3/7 and Monday, 3/8 – The Cultured Pearl will be holding their 18th Annual Buffet Extravaganza – Sunday seatings are 4-5-6-7-8, Monday seatings are 5-6-7-8-9. Reservations are required. $38 for adults and kids are 1/2 off. Location: 301 Rehoboth Ave. Tel. is 302-227-8493.
Cafe Sole - March Specials – Every Friday is Prime Rib Dinner for $20.10. Every Saturday is Steak & Cake Dinner (a steak and a crabcake) for $20.10. Every Sunday there is Brunch from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The restaurant will be open on Fridays and Saturdays for lunch and dinner. Starting on March 18th, Cafe Sole will be open for lunch every Thursday and will be offering lunch specials. If you are in Rehoboth during the week-end’s Chocolate Festival please visit Cafe Sole, on 44 Baltimore Ave., and try the luscious Chocolate Cake. Tel. 302-227-7107.
Another “Must Visit” place is the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society. Right now there is the Sand Pail Exhibit. If you want to remember a time when playing on the sand was so simple, please catch this exhibit before it officially closes on March 14th. The Sand Pail Exhibit features more than 100 vintage sand pails and a number of beach toys, including sand sifters and wind-up boats. Some of the pails are over 100 years old. Decorations on the pails range from the Queen Mary and Mickey Mouse to cowboys and Indians, astronauts and clowns.
 The Sand Pail Exhibit (picture, courtesy of the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society) During the Chocolate Festival the museum is offering a two for one admission on Friday 3/5 and Saturday 3/6.
The other exhibit worth seeing is the Vintage Bathing Suits. You will not be complaining anymore about the perfect suit. The fabric of the times was wool!! Can you believe it?
 Bathing Suit Exhibit (picture, courtesy of the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society) The Museum is located on 511 Rehoboth Ave., next to the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, near the Lighthouse on the traffic circle. I wrote a post on joining the Chamber of Commer and included the Museum. I wrote it on February 19th and in case you would like to see it, all you have to do is click on the month of February below the Archives located on the left hand side of the blog and scroll down to the date.
If you have not visited the Museum, you really should; more so if you are a frequent visitor to the Delaware Beaches. You will see the evolution of a town to what it is today; a very popular beach resort.
Monday, 3/8 – Dogfish Head to Build Habitat Home in the Rehoboth Brewpub Parking Lot – Location: 320 Rehoboth Ave., Tel. 302-286-Brew. Since 1995 “brewing, cooking, selling and talking everything beer”. For more information about what this very popular company please visit their website www.dogfishhead.com.
“In a Framing Frenzy Dogfish Head co-workers will begin building a home at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, March 8th, in the company’s downtown Rehoboth Beach restaurant parking lot and they will finish it up by 5:00 p.m.
The company has shut down business operations in Milton, DE brewery and the Rehoboth Beach restaurant for the day to allow co-workers to frame the home for Sussex County Habitat for Humanity. 80 Dogfish Head workers will be broken into 4 building teams for the Framing Frenzy. After the entire home is framed, it will then be loaded into flatbed trucks and taken away to eventually house a local family.”
So, if you are visiting the area or are a resident, please stop by and cheer them on.
Sussex County Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit Christian housing ministry committed to building simple, decent, and affordable homes in partnership with low-income families. It is located on 206 Academy St., Georgetown, DE 19947. Mailing address is P.O. Box 759, Georgetown, DE 19947. Tel. is 302-855-1153 and the website is www.sussexcountyhabitat.org.
Have a great week-end and until next time…see you…
March 3rd, 2010
I can’t believe that Delray Beach was probably a place that was almost forgotten 20 years ago. Revitalization of this Village by the Sea has made it one of the most vibrant and dynamic beach towns in all of the Southeast areas of South Florida. Restaurants, shops and an architecture that mixes history and Mediterranean styles abound. Walking, jogging and biking make it the perfect place to vacation. Let’s not forget those unobstructed beaches; no buildings; just the seagrapes outlining the sand.
Well, if you have visited Florida this year, you would have noticed that people have been wearing jackets for a long time. It has been cold; not just chilly.
Even if it is cold or hot, Delray Beach is known for its festivals, arts and outdoor events. Every week-end there is something going on.
This past week-end was no different so, off I went with Maru and Lolo. Showing my cousins the town was fun.
The Green Market was one of the places we hit. It is now located on SE 4th Ave. just south of Atlantic. This Green Market happens every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Local food, music, baked goods, produce and flowers take up this part of SE 4th Ave. This coming Saturday, the 6th, there is even a Chili Cook-off. Be ready because the aroma will be calling you over.
   
The other day at the Green Market there was a company called Good Vibe Teas; premium organic specialties. I am not a tea drinker but I got the Chamomile Licorice Mint Loose Leaf Tea for my husband. This company has a tea or herbal infusion for everyone; young, old, female, those who are healthy, and for those who are healing. Their teas can stimulate your senses, energize, calm, comfort, warm, cool, satisfy, or change your mood. The tels. are 954-868-0783 or 888-868.4561. The website is www.goodvibeteas.com and the e-mail address is amanda@goodvibeteas.com. The Director of Operations is Amanda Capece. This company ships to anywhere in the coutry.
From the Green Market we kept on walking to Pineapple Grove. Pineapple Grove is located just off Atlantic Ave., on NE Second Ave. The name was given to this area for its history as a producer of pineapple in the early years of this century.
Pineapple Grove features and eclectic mix of cafes, boutiques, galleries and spas. In town living enhances this whole artistic district with tenants just having to come out of their buildings to find their gym, postal service, bookstores and everything for daily living just at their reach. Very popular street, indeed, and walking distance to Atlantic Ave.
We walked the length of the street with the cooking smells making us so hungry. Lots of vendors selling their wares from jewelry, flowers, handmade bags and pottery to freshly squeezed lemonade and funnel cakes. What we ended up getting, and it was delicious, was the Kennel Korn from the Kennel Korn Hut. It was lightly salted and sweetened, just like they advertised it. But, it was even better because it was warm. They did not have a business card but told me they had a website but I have not found it yet. They are always in Delray, at the art festivals and especially at the Delray Affair coming up next month.
I hope Fisher’s Popcorn, from Delaware, does not get jealous, but they shouldn’t because they have a special spot in my heart. It is amazing, as well. A post will come soon on this popcorn.
Anyway, if you are in the area, a few of the happenings are:
At the Cornell Museum of Art and American Culture, located on 51 N. Swinton Ave.:
Until March 28th – It’s the Pinball Palooza: the Art, the History, the Game – It is the art and history of the pinball machine from 1930’s to the present. A collection of vintage pinball machines, pinball art, and neon arcade signs from private collections.
In the upstairs galleries you will find two encore exhibits: What a Doll!! – the Barbie and Friends Exhibit and Les Petites Vignettes, a miniatures exhibit.
Friday, March 5th there is a Gallery Walk in Delray from 7 until 10 p.m. It is an evening when downtown galleries, art studios and showrooms open their doors to the public for music, art and refreshments.
Saturday, March 6th is the Artists in the Park from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Fine art exhibition and sale sponsored by the Delray Beach Art League. Location: Veterans Park at Atlantic Ave. and Intracoastal Waterways.
Sunday, March 7th is Performance in the Park – from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. Location: Veterans Park on 802 NE 1st. St. - A free musical series. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnic tables and savor the elegant and eclectic strains of accomplished South Florida Concert Performances in an open air setting.
Murder of the Beach Book Store, located on 273 NE 2nd Ave. in Pineapple Grove. Tel. 561-279-7759. Website is www.murderonthebeach.com
2 Book Signing Dates:
March 3rd-Today- Is Phyllis Smallman – Margarita Nights at 3 p.m. Phyllis’ debut mystery was nominated for the Malice Domestic Award. She was a potter before turning to “a life of crime”.
Margarita Nights happens in a small Florida beach town, where Sherri Travis is a bartender with attitude and a woman with an inconveniently murdered husband…
Thursday, March 4th – Joanne Fluke Book Signing at 7 p.m. – Apple Turnover Murder is her book. She is the author of Hannah Swensen mysteries. Her books are known for her delicious recipes. Apple Turnover Murder has 21!!
The book is about Hannah Swensen, the proprietor of the Cookie Jar. It is June in Lake Eden, Minnesota, plus a massive fundraising event in need of confections. And, there’s a killer on the loose, who never learned that charity begins at home…
 Walking along Pineapple Grove in Front of City Walk and Joseph's Wine Bar 
Well, that is all for today…I hope you have a good one and talk to you later….
February 17th, 2010
This Village by the Sea is pretty busy this week, so I think it would be best to give Delray Beach its own spotlight.
Delray Beach is really a South Florida destination. It has everything you would want in a beach town. Plenty of restaurants, unobstructed beaches, hotels, art festivals, shopping, it’s within 30 minutes to 2 airports, driving distance to universities, schools (private or public), golf courses, major tennis facilities, and not too far from international museums, as well. Another big plus for Delray is that it is a great town for walking, biking or jogging.
The following information is given to you with my “good seal of approval”. The businesses I am going to talk to you about have my approval because I have dealt with them in the past. They are in Delray and just in case you need them, here is their information.
Real Estate
I have dealt with Tauriello & Co. for a long time and they have been my realtors since the first property we bought there. If you are looking for property or planning on renting in Delray Beach, please visit www.tauriello.com. They are advertising on my blog so all you have to do is click on their name on the right hand side of the blog or you can click on the left side of the blog where it says Delray Beach Real Estate. Once you are in the website please go Under the Staff Locator where you can click on John Merryman who is a realtor with Tauriello, specializing in beach properties. You will find information on how to contact him. John has new listings, that might be worth your time. Tauriello is a trustworthy real estate company that has served this community for many years.
When we finally decided to buy property in Delray, one of the things that made it so attractive is how fast you get there from any of the airports in the Mid Atlantic States. When I fly from BWI, in Baltimore, it only takes about 2 hours and 10 minutes. It is so convenient that you can just go there for the week-end.
Interiors
Anita Jennings Designs is another company that I have used in the past. Anita is also advertising on my blog and you can access her website right there on the right hand side. Anita is bi-lingual and she is available for any of your decorating needs, whether is just one room or your whole house. She is a good listener and takes pride in her personal service.
Property Manager
So, once we got the property and decorated it, the next step was to get a Property Manager. I have known Michael from Beach House Management for about 7 years now and he has been a life saviour in many ways. I wrote a post right after he started advertising on my blog and if you would like to read it just go on the Archives on the left hand side of the blog for the month of January and scroll down to 1/7/2010. You can access his website by directly clicking on it, right on the right hand side of this blog.
Lots of Happenings in this Village by the Sea, so, What’s Going On?
Thursday, February 18th – American Orchid Society – Wine and Music in the Gardens – $25 for non members and $20 for members. It is a wine and jazz event, as well as a live and silent auction to benefit Orchid Mania South Florida and their work with Pediatric Aids.
For tickets please call Susan Wayman at 561-404-2031 or e-mail swayman@aos.org. The American Orchid Society is open every day from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and they are located on 16700 AOS Lane, Delray Beach, FL 33446. Just off of Jog Rd.
Thursday, February 18th – It is a Post Valentine’s Day Wine Tasting. Free gifts for all ladies attending!! Men are also invited. Location: Old Vines, Wine & Spirit, 900 E. Atlantic Ave. #3, from 5 until 7 p.m. More info? please call 561-276-2076 or visit their website www.oldvinesdelraybeach.com.
Thursday, February 18th – Music in the Grove – Gyorgy Lakatos – Gypsy Guitarist. Location: Pineapple Grove Art District, from 6 until 9 p.m. in front of City Walk, 200 NE 2nd Ave. For more info. please call 561-279-1380, ext. 36.
Thursday, February 18th – Free Film Screening – The Ramen Girl – Directed by Robert Allan Ackerman and featuring the late Brittany Murphy. Location: The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens on 4000 Morikami Park Rd., Delray Beach, FL 33446. Just off of Jog Rd.
Showcasing Japanese culture and lifestyle, the Consulate General of Japan in Miami and the Morikami are presenting an evening of film screening and food tasting. Enjoy a free tasting of ramen noodles prepared by Chef Uemura, the offical chef of the Japanese Consulate; insights about ramen and Japanese food culture.
The film is about an American slacker abandoned by her boyfriend in Tokyo and finding her calling in an unlikely place….. Tickets will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis beginning at 5 p.m. on Thursday. For more info. please call 561-495-0233, ext. 235. Please visit the website www.morikami.org, because you might be able to sign up on line.
Friday, February 19th – Community Art Mural Party at Kevro’s Gallery, Studio & Art Bar Oasis, 166 SE 2nd Ave. in Delray Beach. Tel. 561-278-9675. Website is www.kevroart.com.
Friday, February 19th through Sunday, February 21st – Cabaret at the Crest Theatre, Old School Square. Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 2 and 8 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m. Tickets are $42.00. It is the National tour of Tony Award winning Musical “Welkomen!, Biennevue!, Welcome!” Location 51 N. Swinton Ave. For info. please call 561-243-7922 ext. 1 or visit the website www.oldschool.org.
Saturday, February 20th – Green Market on SE 4th Ave. just south of Atlantic Ave. from 8 – 1 p.m. Local produce and baked goods.
Saturday, February 20th – Chili Cookoff – During the Green Market, SE 4th Ave. just south of Atlantic Ave. $10 to participate. 10 a.m. until noon. For more information please call 561-276-7511.
Saturday, February 20th until Sunday, February 28th – It is the 2010 Delray Beach International Tennis Championship – Delray Beach Tennis Stadium & Tennis Center. It is the only ATP tournament in the world with ATP Champions Tour event and ATP World Tour event in the same week. The address is 201 W Atlantic Ave.. For information please call 561-330-6000 or visit the website www.yellowtennisball.com.
Saturday, February 20th until Tuesday, February 23rd – ATP Champions Tour – The 8-Player, 4-Day ATP Champions Tour event will feature John McEnroe and other tennis icons. Info? Call 561-330-6000 or visit www.yellowtennisball.com.
Sunday, February 21st – The Sunday Sleuths Book Group – Murder on the Beach Bookstore, discussion of “Child” by Tom Rob Smith, 3 p.m., at 273 Pineapple Grove Way. For more information please call 561-279-7790 or visit their website www.murderonthebeach.com.
Busy little beach town….You can do as much or as little as you want.
Enjoy the rest of the week….Talk to you later…
February 15th, 2010
Some week ago, before the winter storms started hitting our beaches, I wrote a post on Silver Lake and now its Lake Gerar’s turn.
I hope that when you come to our beaches, you get the opportunity to relax and walk around the towns. This post is about Rehoboth Beach, and if you live here you probably have gone past the different lakes that are adjacent to the ocean.
I some times take everything we have here for granted but writing about the area has made me aware of how lucky I am to live at the beach. Even when I go away for a few weeks, I know I am home the moment I cross over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. It is like I can breathe again. No congestion, plenty of water and expanse views.
Lake Gerar, Silver Lake and Lake Comegys are the 3 fresh water lakes closest to the ocean than lakes anywhere in the country. They are, definitely, the crown jewels of Rehoboth Beach.
Apparently these lakes were not always appreciated by its citizens; at some point, years ago, trash was dumped into Lake Gerar. The lakes were ignored, not only here but all over the country. Environmental conservation has changed all that.
Over the years, both Lake Gerar and Silver Lake have been partly fresh water and partly salt water lakes. The ocean was not washing over the lakes, it was that the inside levels of the lake got higher and higher.
Lake Gerar was one of the first places I visited when I came to live here many years ago. The lake is perfect for taking a break, for reading, having a coffee or just to absorb its natural beauty; very peaceful.
These 3 lakes are the only freshwater lakes in Delaware. They are natural and unique. They are the havens for many species of birds during their migration. And, they have added to the rich diversity of the region is so many ways.
Please enjoy them and for the homeowners that live on these lakes, I hope they continue to act responsibly.
Have a great day and talk to you later….
Note: Information for this post was taken from http://www.saveourcityrehoboth.org/sola3.html
February 12th, 2010
If you are ready to get out and shop, the Tanger Outlets in Rehoboth Beach are having great sales this week-end. You can visit their website http://tangeroutlet.com/rehobothbeach/coupons and you will find what each store is offering, plus printable coupons.
Some of the sales that caught my eye were:
Aeropostale – Donate your old jeans, any brand or size, including children until 2/14, and you will receive 25% off a new pair for each one you bring. Donations will go to local shelters in the area. In addition, Aeropostale will be sending 100,000 of the donated jeans to those in need in Haiti.
Ann Taylor – Take an additional 40% off your entire purchase until 2/16. There are other sales going on in the store.
Banana Republic – Print coupon until 2/15. Up to 40% off.
Bass – Buy one and get 2 free on selected items until 2/17.
Brooks Brothers – From 2/12 until 2/22 receive 70% off all Fall and Winter Clearance and 25% off all basic new arrivals.
Izod – Until 2/16 they will be having a triple discount sale.
J. Crew will be having a tremendous sale until 2/15.
Kate Spade will let you take 40% off the entire purchase until 2/15.
There are hundreds of stores so go on the site and check it out.
Lewes
Friday, 2/12 and Saturday 2/13 – Venetian Carnival Vernissage featuring the paintings of Anita Peghini-Raber. This event will take place at Preshy’s Restaurant located at Midway Shopping Center, 18585 Coastal Highway, #14. Tel. is 302-645-8300.
A Vernissage is the start of an art exhibition. It means, varnishing in French. This is so because at official exhibitions, artists used to give a finishing touch to their works by varnishing them.
This event is the opening celebration with Italian music, wine and food.
A Finissage, with a Carnival Costume Contest for the best 3 characters, will be held on Monday, February 15th from 5 to 7 p.m. An event for all ages.
A Finissage is the ceremonial ending of art exhibitions.
The info. on Vernissage and Finissage was taken from http:/en-wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernissage.
Rehoboth Beach
Rehoboth Beach Mardi Gras – Laissez le bon temps rouler!! Let the Good times Roll!! – February 12 until February 16th – 10 Restaurants are getting ready for New Orleans cuisine, Cajun Cooking and Bourbon St. beverages. There will be Mardi Gras parties, live music and an abundance of beads and more beads.
The participating restaurants are: Dogfish Head Brewery, Dos Locos, Finbar’s, Hobos, Irish Eyes, Mariachi Rest., Pig + Fish Rest. Company, Purple Parrot Grill, Porcini House, Rehoboth Ale House. For more info. on this event and addresses of the restaurants, please call 302-227-2772 or visit http://www.downtownrehoboth.com/downtown_happenings/gumboinformation.htm.
There will be no Gumbo Cook-Off this year, but don’t worry because there will be plenty of the new Orleans signature breakfast called beignets, Po’Boys, Cajun Etouffe and much more Creole food.
Saturday, 2/13 – Second Saturdays Destination Art Walk – Visit downtown Rehoboth art galleries from 2 – 5 p.m. There will be receptions and much more. Please visit www.mosaicrehoboth.com. Mosaic was founded in 2008 to bring recognition and support to the emerging art scene in Rehoboth Beach.
Ocean City, Maryland
Friday 2/12 through Sunday, 2/14 – 27th Annual Seaside Boat Show – This event is held at the Ocean City Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway. See over 300 boats, including sail, pontoon, inshore and offshore, wave runners, boat accessories, arts and crafts, insurance and finance reps. Everything you could possibly want to find out regarding “boating life”.
Important – Please note – Proceeds go to the area youth programs known as the “Boat Show that works for Children”. Admission fee. Friday 11 – 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Near Delray Beach, Florida, in the town of Boyton Beach
Art-Sea Living Fine Art and Trunk Show – Location 1628 South Federal Highway, Boyton Beach. Saturday, February 13th from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Sunday, February 14th from 12 noon until 5 p.m. – Stop by and meet local artists, watch beautiful demonstrations, enjoy a glass of wine and artistic conversation. Lots of original art, prints, one of a kind pieces and jewelry. This is their only Fine Art Trunk Show of the Season.
Please call 561-737-2600 for more information or visit their website www.art-sealiving.com. Art-Sea Living offers Fine Art & Fun Art Classes and also a Kid’s Spring Art Camp from 3/23-3/26 and 3/30-4/2.
Delray Beach, Florida
Through Sunday, 2/14 is the 11th Annual Garlic Festival at Old School Square Entertainment Pavilion on 51 N. Swinton. Garlic chefs’ competitions, entertainment and more. $12 per day admission.
Saturday, 2/13 – Green Market – Every Saturday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at SE 4th Ave., just south of Atlantic. Local produce and baked goods.
Saturday, 2/13 – and Sunday 2/14 – Artists in the Park from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Veterans Park located at Atlantic Ave. and the Intracoastal. This event is sponsored by the Delray Beach Art League.
Saturday, 2/13 – Exhibit – Seashells – Sandoway House located on 142 South Ocean Blvd., a couple of blocks south of Atlantic Ave. on A1A.
It is great to see that events and activities will be going on as we dig out from all the storms we have had here at the Delaware and Maryland Beaches.
Have a great week-end!!! Talk to you later….
February 9th, 2010
My last post; it seems I wrote it weeks ago, but it has only been 4 days. That’s a long time when you have been posting every day. I don’t know what happened, but I am still not connected to the internet. My neighbors are, though, and I do have cable.
Oh well, Comcast should be coming tomorrow, but we are getting another snowstorm tonight so I will have to see. I am presently using the computer at the Internet Cafe inside JavaByte Cafe and Mailbiz Express located at 4590 Highway One (Coastal Highway), Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.
Before I even started my blog, I was the type of person that would check my e-mail every so often. Progressively, I checked it all the time; almost like I thought I would be missing something if I didn’t. Not having been able to get on line these past few days have been like going through withdrawal. I have had feelings of frustration, and to top it all I have been housebound. Finally, we got plowed but then with a state of emergency in place, there was no reason to go anywhere.
What is Cabin Fever? It is a term used for claustrophobia caused by being confined due to the elements or by something else. It was first recorded in 1918 but I found out in Wikipedia that it might have been used as early as 1906. Some of the symptons which I actually had, are restlessness, irritability (my husband can attest to that one), laughter, and excessive sleeping. Back in 1820 there was a reference to a fever, common in Ireland, from eating watery potatoes during wet years. I can tell you that my problems are not going to be eating watery potatoes, but will be from eating the whole refrigerator.
My dog, Addy; do you know how hard is to take a small dog outside to do his or her thing when the snow is taller than the dog? Poor Addy, yesterday she disappeared in the snow and I went to get her and I completely lost my shoe. It is somewhere in my yard. No wonder she runs the other way when I start putting my jacket and boots on.
I think is time for a little, visualization? I remember that years ago in a Weight Watchers class they talked about this technique, where you close your eyes and visualize you are in a place that you have loved. Then you control your breathing; inhale and slowly exhale. It does work and I can remember, to this day, that in that class I visualized I was in the island of Vieques; off of the island of Puerto Rico. A gorgeous beach with the sun hitting that blue water and just my husband and I there.
So, as the next storm approaches, and all our beaches are at a standstill, I long for Spring and those Dog Days of Summer.
And then, as I complain about the weather, the roads, cabin fever and no internet, I have to stop and think of those less fortunate people that have been having a very tough time this winter. Having vented; I feel so much better.
Why do I eat so much when I am confined? Boredom? I should not be because I have plenty to do. Let’s see, back to visualizing…bathing suits…Oh no!! A nightmare!!!
I will try to talk to you soon; but if it takes a couple of days is because Comcast could not make it. I do have some pretty good pictures of the storm but cannot get them from this computer.
Got to go because I have to go to that White Sale at Giant….Milk…Eggs…and Bread….
Note: If you are in South Florida, and in the town of Delray Beach, enjoy it even it is a little cooler….Think about us…I am visualizing, sitting outside watching those beautiful palm trees do their thing….
What’s Happening in Delray Beach in the next few days? Here it is:
Thursday, 2/11 – Music & Art in the Grove – Pineapple Grove Arts District from 6 – 9 p.m. Location: 200 N.E. 2nd St. Claire Long with hits from the 50s and 70s plus artists and their work outside City Walk.
Thursday through Sunday, 2/11-2/14 – Is the 11th Annual Garlic Festival at Old School Square Entertainment Pavilion on 51 N. Swinton. Garlic chef competitions, entertainment and more. $12 daily admission.
Saturday, 2/13 – Green Market – Every Saturday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at SE 4th Ave., just South of Atlantic. Local produce and baked goods.
Saturday and Sunday, 2/13-2/14 – Artists in the Park from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Veterans Park, located at Atlantic and Intracoastal. Fine art exhibit and sale sponsored by the Delray Beach Art League.
Saturday and Sunday, 2/13-2/14 – Exhibit – Seashells – Sandoway House located on 142 South Ocean Blvd. a couple of blocks south of Atlantic and A1A.
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