July 4th, 2010
The 4th of July; a grand and great holiday in the United States, enjoyed by the exciting, colorful and traditional displays of fireworks in most cities. These are, but, a symbol of the meaning behind the Celebration of Independence.
The 4th of July Independence Day, though, came about as the result of the valiant efforts and commitments of our American forefathers; not that long ago.
Have a Great 4th and talk to you later……….
July 1st, 2010
This family oriented beach town is gearing up for a full week-end of activities, including the 27th Independence Day Celebration.
Following is what you will be enjoying if you are visiting Bethany:
Friday, 7/2 – At the Bandstand – Generations, a Swing Band, at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, 7/3 – USNA Electric Brigade, a Rock & Roll Band, at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, 4th of July – Happy Independence Day!!!
7:30 p.m. – At the Bandstand – US Army “Downrange” Rock N’ Roll Chorus
Fourth of July Fireworks Display – AT DUSK - If you are planning to attend the fireworks in Bethany, please give yourselves plenty of time. This town will definitely be crowded.
Monday, 7/5 – “PARADE” – Theme: The Declaration of Independence. Floats and marchers will be judged in 3 categories: Originality, Parade Theme, and Color. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. On the day of the parade, floats should go to Central Avenue, near Rt. 1. Bikes should go to the Christial Church grounds.
After the parade ends, around 2:00 p.m., there will be the 22nd Annual Horseshoe Contest and a Pie-Eating Contest, as well. The location? Christian Church grounds.
Please register at Store-115 on Garfield Parkway.
7:15 p.m. - Awards Presentation at the Bandstand.
7:30 p.m. – At the Bandstand – The Philadelphia Brass Band will be performing.
Have a great week-end at the Beaches and Happy 4th!!!
July 1st, 2010
Nothing like spending some time at the beach. Rehoboth is one of those unique towns that have pretty much everything; small town beach atmosphere, restaurants, shops, a great boardwalk, miles of beach and best of all its residents.
Rehoboth keeps you busy year round. Following are some of the events and activities that will be going on as July opens up:
Thursday, 7/1 – Rehoboth Beach Scenic Tour from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. The tour takes off from the Indian River Marina. $20/person. For reservations and information, please call 302-227-6991.
The Rehoboth Beach Museum offers Guided Tours on First Fridays in July, August, and September. Friday, 7/2/10 will be the first one.
The tours will include the Museum itself and the Anna Hazzard Tent House.
The Anna Hazzard Tent House is located at 17 Christian St. It was, originally, located on Baltimore Avenue and moved to its current location in 1975; opened then as the first Historical Museum in 1977.
The tour will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Anna Hazzard Tent House (17 Christian St.).
Tour goers will then drive to the Rehoboth Beach Museum located at 511 Rehoboth Ave. This Museum is located in what used to be the town’s ice house.
Two exhibits are being hosted:
The Story Nation’s Summer Capital, which tells the story of the founding and growth of Rehoboth Beach.
Avery’s Rest – “Captain John and Sarah Avery: A 17th Century Family on Delaware’s Frontier.
I was very happy that I was invited to the opening exhibit of Avery’s Rest and wrote a post on 4/23/10. If you would like to see it, please just go to the archives on the left hand side of my blog and click on the month of April and scroll down to the date.
The tours of the permanent collections will be conducted by long time visitor and resident Harvey Waltersdorf. It will be informal talks providing information and personal recollections. The tour of Avery’s Rest will be conducted by the Museum Director.
The tours are free of charge but please call to reserve your place; telephone 302-227-7310.
Saturday, 7/3 – Beach Paper Firecracker 5K Run at Grove Park, Rehoboth Beach at 7:30 a.m. Includes a competitive 5K Walk. Sponsored by the Seashore Striders. More info? Please call 302-644-8952 or visit www.seashorestriders.com.
Sunday, 7/4 – 20th Annual Dave Reynolds Swim/Run Biathlon. 1/2 mile ocean swim with the current, then 5K Run. Rehoboth Beach Patrol Headquarters, Baltimore Ave. and the Boardwalk, in Rehoboth at 8:00 a.m. Pre-register only. Info? Please call 302-644-8052 or visit www.seashorestriders.com.
July 4, 2010
Rehoboth Beach Fireworks 2010 – It is a Main Street Event. The fireworks will be launched from the beach and seen up and down the Boardwalk and Shoreline at approximately 9:15 p.m.
It gets very crowded, amazingly crowded so what is the easiest way into town? Take the Shuttle from Rt. 1 at County Bank beginning at 5:00 p.m. It will operate from 8:00 a.m. until about 2:00 a.m. Following the fireworks there will be a concert at the Bandstand. For more information please call 302-227-2772.
The fireworks are funded entirely by donations from citizens and businesses of the Rehoboth Beach area. You may send donations to:
Main Street Fireworks, P.O. Box 50, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.
Have a great week-end…..
June 27th, 2010
I was taking a walk this morning, here, in Rehoboth Beach, and it was so hot. It reminded me of the same heat I felt in Delray Beach a few weeks ago. We think that there is nothing going on in South Florida this time of the year but I was pleasantly surprised how crowded this Village by the Sea was a few weeks ago. As hot as it was, I did not mind it.
As the 4th of July approaches I was wondering what would be going on in Delray this week. And, this is what I found:
Monday, June 28th – Booksigning at Murder on the Beach, a Mystery Book Store, located at 273 NE 2nd Avenue (Pineapple Grove Art District). Tel. 561-279-7790. Website www.murderonthebeach.com. Open Mondays through Saturdasy from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Closed on Sundays.
Murder on the Beach carries new, used, collectible books, and audio books. They also carry mystery jigsaw puzzles and mystery dinner games.
Author, Craig Johnson, will speak and sign his new book, Junkyard Dogs. The book: “Missing body parts and dead developers are only the beginning….”
Craig Johnson is a mystery writer from Wyoming and he is the author of The Cold Dish and The Dark Horse.
Tuesdays through Saturdays – Coral Reef Shark Feeding at the Sandoway House Nature Center located on 142 S. Ocean Blv., Delray Beach, FL 33483. Tel. 561-274-7263. On Sundays the feeding takes place at 1:30 p.m. Website is www.sandowayhouse.com.
You know, the Sandoway House is a house that was designed by Samuel Ogren, Sr. in 1936 for early Delray winter resident J.B. Evans who was a retired produce broker. It is a simple home, overlooking the ocean, and it is one of the last remaining Resort Colonial Revival houses in Delray. Since it was built during the Great Depression, the only ostentation is the cathedral window on the south side of the house.
In 1998, this house opened its doors to the public as a nature center in a historical setting.
Please visit the website or give them a call because they have all kinds of programs, plus it is a neat house to tour; you don’t find many of those left. They have turtle talks, garden walks, inside and outside talks about shells, fossil Fridays and snake and lizard talk.
At Boston’s on the Beach:
Boston’s is an institution in Delray Beach. It has been in this town for 28 years and there is always food, fun and live music. Right there a block south from Atlantic and A1A, across from the beach. The address is 40 S. Ocean Blvd. and the telephone is 561-278-3364. The website is www.bostonsonthebeach.com.
On Monday, 6/28 is Reggae Night from 9 p.m. until 1:30 a.m.
On Tuesday, 6/29 it is Blue Tuesdays from 8:30 until 9:30 p.m. This night brings world class blues music featuring famous Frank Ward and “The Nantucket Goobers”. It is an ever changing lineup of musicians and special guests.
On Friday, 7/2, Saturday, 7/3, and Sunday (the 4th!!) – It is The Red, White & Blues 2010 Festival at Boston’s on the Beach at Atlantic & A1A. Featuring Elvin Bishop & Tinsley Ellis. Admission $12 on Friday, $18 on Saturday or a 2-day pre-sale pass for $20. No charge on Sunday. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Forgotten Soldiers Outreach. For schedule performances please visit the website above mentioned.
Friday, 7/2 – Gallery Walk - 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. This is a time when Delray’s downtown art galleries and studios open their doors to the public for extended hours for music, art and refreshments.
The following businesses I personally know. There is no better way to advertise than by word of mouth. Yes, they are also my advertisers right on my blog. Just click on their individual sites and this will take you into their websites for information on everything they have to offer.
Tauriello & Company Real Estate – I have used them many times. Please call John Merryman at 561-573-8500 in case you want a place in this beautiful Village by the Sea.
Anita Jennings Designs – Interiors. You may contact Anita at 561-278-7473.
Beach House Management, LLC. – Property Management Company. Tel. 561-376-4329. Please talk to Michael Keegan. I cannot say enough about Michael. I have known him for a very long time and having a house in Delray with him taking care of it, has given me peace of mind.
Have a great week!! Enjoy the Second Season….
June 25th, 2010
There are so many things scheduled through the summer in Dewey Beach. It is a beach town that caters to young people. The beach, the water sports, restaurants, bars, and nightlife. Yes, definitely, Dewey Beach is a Way of Life.
Until Tuesday, July 6th – Dewey Beach Patrol Junior Lifeguard Program registration. The program starts on Tuesday, July 6th. It is for children ages 6 – 16. It is also a free program in conjunction with the U.S. Lifesaving Association. To sign up, please visit www.deweybeachpatrol.com and download the form.
Monday, June 28th – Monday Night Movie – Shrek – Bring your chair, family and friends for a kid friendly movie on the beach, located at Dagsworthy St. and the Beach. The show begins at 8:30 p.m.
Monday, June 28th – The Greaseband starts at the Cork. (No free tickets this year). The Bottle & Cork is located on 18007 Rt. 1, Dewey Beach. You can also find them on Facebook.
Tuesday, June 29th – Disney Hits Dewey on the Beach from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Radio Disney is a radio network devoted to children and youths, tweens and families. Youth will help pick music to be played and interact on a toll free line. Details? Call 1-800-441-1329 or visit www.radiodisney.com/Philadelphia.
Wednesday, June 30th – Wednesday Bonfires. Bring beach chair, family and marshmallows for a Bonfire on the Beach at Dagsworthy Street and the Beach from 7:30 until 11:00 p.m. This is a Wednesdays event until August 25, 2010.
Have a great time at the beach….talk to you later…..
June 24th, 2010
 Little Chief Owl - 8/31/1994 Many years ago, 1976, even before I considered living in Bethany Beach, I came to this town and right on Garfield Parkway there was a fairly young man, with his dog, and a small fire; it was fall. He was sculpting and his name was Peter Wolf Toth. I engaged him in conversation and he proceeded to tell me that he was donating the sculpting of the indigenous wood of the State of Delaware as a gift. The sculpture was to be known as Chief Little Owl and Peter Wolf Toth was paying honor to the Nanticoke Nation.
He was working there for so long that residents would bring him food.
Peter Wolf Toth was self taught and a humanitarian who wanted to give thanks to the United States. His journey was called “Trail of the Whispering Giants”.
He created more than 50 sculptures of famous Indians and donated one to every state. Some larger states have more than one.
His original sculpture, of Chief Little Owl, who welcomes everyone that visits Bethany Beach was weakened by termites and in 1992 it was destroyed by heavy winds. The remains are at the Nanticoke Indian Museum in Millsboro, Delaware.
The second Totem Pole was done by Dennis Beach and this one lasted until 2000; rot forced the town to take it down.
My picture is from the second one, taken on 8/31/94.
Peter Wolf Toth, again, created the newest version from a red cedar log from the Pacific Northwest which should last 50-150 years. It was dedicated on 7/15/02.
You cannot miss it. It is really a landmark in Bethany Beach.
Bethany Beach Bandstand performances start at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. For updates please call 302-539-5484. Bandstand Schedule is on line: www.townofbethanybeach.com/activities/bandstand.
Friday, June 25 is Keyboard America Piano Concert.
Saturday, June 26th – The Crime Stoppers Music of Woodstock Remembered. This is a new event for 2010.
Sunday, June 27th – the 2nd Annual Bethany Beach Firecracker 5K Fun Run/Walk. Pre-register at www.bethanybeach5k.wordpress.com. Race day registration is at 7:00 a.m. on the Bandstand. Race starts at 8:00 a.m. Please remember that this event is an official 4th of July Parade Fundraiser. Hopefully, all visitors can join.
Sunday, June 27th – Chesapeake Brass Band at 7:30 p.m.
Boardwalk Exercises: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m., Friday, Saturday, Monday. No Sunday Class. Drop in Fee. Thursdays to be determined. For info. call Christel at 302-542-8363.
Yoga Summer Months on the Boardwalk & Bandstand – $5 fee. Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m., also 4th of July and Labor Day. For more info. call 302-537-7838, or visit www.beth-anybeachyoga.org.
Farmers’ Market – Summer Sundays until September 5, 2010. From 8:00 a.m. until Noon at the bank parking lot on the corner of Penn. Ave. and Garfield Parkway.
Ride the Bethany Beach Trolley – If you are staying in Bethany this could be the easiest way to get around. Wave down the driver anywere along route for pickup, except on Rt. 26 or Rt. 1. No service on Jefferson Bridge Rd.
Fare is 25 cents; exact change, please. Driver does not make change.
The Trolley runs until September 12th. Daily from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. Driver takes a break from 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. and from 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. More information needed? Then please call 302-539-8011. Or visit www.townofbethanybeach.com.
Have a great week-end….kick back and relax…that’s why you are here.
Note: Information on the totem pole was taken from www.townofbethany.com.
June 24th, 2010
Now that the summer has actually started all the beach towns are showing off what they can offer, not only for the visitors, but for all of us, locals and natives, as well.
Thursday, June 24th – Cinema by the Canal at 211 Front Street, Lewes, presents Mama Mia at Dusk. Free to the public. Bring chairs, blankets, insect repellent. For more info. please visit www.rehobothfilm.com or call 302-645-9095.
Saturday, June 26th and Sunday, June 27th – Celebrate the coastal arts with the Lewes Historical Society. The event? The Mid-Atlantic Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival. Sea glass, decoys and waterfowl art will be featured along with great food. The location is the Lewes Historial Society Complex right in historic Lewes. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and on Sunday, 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. For more information please visit www.historiclewes.org.
Sea glass: Found on beaches, along oceans, bays, rivers or large lakes, have been tumbled and smoothed by waves, water or sand, creating smooth, frosted shards of glass.
Most common? Kelly green, brown and clear
Less common? Jade, amber, golden amber, lime green forest green, and soft blue.
Uncommon? Green, soft green
Very uncommon? Purple, citron, opaque white, cobalt and cornflower blue, aqua
Rate and extremely rare? Grays, pinks, teal, black, yellow, turquoise, red.
Orange is the least common; found once in 10,000 pieces.
Saturday, June 26th – Sea Rats Atlantic – A group of historical re-enactors will relive the golden age of piracy in the early 1700’s with activities such as blacksmithing, and cooking at their encampment behid the Seaside Nature Center inside the Cape Helopen State Park, 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. For more information please visit www.destateparks.com or call 302-645-6852. Also, please remember that there is an entrance fee to the park.
Until Saturday, June 26th – The Fantasticks at 8:00 p.m. at the Cape Henlopen High School Theatre, 1250 Kings Highway, Lewes. Tickets are $30 for reserved seatings, and $35 for preferred seatings. Seniors 65 and older and groups of 10 or more – $25. More info? Please visit www.infinitytheatrecompany.com/tickets or call 877-318-0071.
On Sunday, June 27h the performances will be at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Until, Wednesday, June 30th – Delaware Shore Artists Group showing at Lavender Fields Farm, Coolspring Rd. south of Rt. 9 and West of Lewes. At the farm’s barn the paintings are on display and for sale. For more information please visit www.lavenderfieldsfarm.com
Photo Walk: Lewes
Explore Lewes with Rolf Photography (www.rolfephotography.com) on a Photo Walking tour. The Walk combines historic commentary of Lewes and helpful photo tips. It begins at 10:00 a.m. on Saturdays. Meet at Lewes Public library on the day of your reservation, 111 Adams Ave. Directions? Please visit http://www.leweslibrary.org/about/location/map.htm. The cost is $25 per person or $22 for friends members with current membership card. Cash or check only. For Photo Walk dates, questions and reservations please call 302-644-4458.
Please note that disposable cameras, digital cameras, and film cameras are all welcomed. The walking tour is approximately 2 1/2 hours long and covers an area of less than a mile. Comfortable clothing, shoes, hat and sunscreen are recommended.
What is an Illustrator? “A graphic artist who specializes in enhancing writing by providing a visual representation that corresponds to the content of the associated text.”
The illustrator can clarify complicated concepts or objects that are difficult to describe textually. They have been used in advertisement, greeting cards, posters, books, magazines and newspapers.
I met James the other day. He is a traditional illustrator. Humor and imagination are an integral part to James’s style. He graduated from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia and is freelancing in the area.
Hi website is http://www.jamestarnold.com and in it you will be able to find his illustrations, blog, bio, and prints. E-mail address is j.arnoldarnold@gmail.com and his tel. is 717-269-6588.
You will be able to see a sample of his work in the issue of The Word on Cheese Culture magazine.
Have a good one!! Talk to you later…
June 21st, 2010
In a matter of 48 hours, from last Friday until Sunday, there was a drive, a stay in a hotel, International Food; Italian, Lebanese and Mediterranean, Austrian, Ethiopian, Vietnamese, American, and let’s not forget The Wedding and lots of dancing.
It is that time in my life when I am being invited to weddings. Some of my friends’ children are getting married. So much fun to hear all the planning that takes place for such an event.
Off to Washington on Friday and this is how the week-end started.
Stuck in traffic. Why do they have to blow the horn and cut me off? What’s the matter with people? It must be that, here, at the Delaware Beaches we really don’t get those traffic jams. Well, in the summer there is an exception but throughout the year we come and go with no problem. No lines either. I get a little impatient to say the least.
I arrived at The Latham Hotel located on M Street. Cute little boutique hotel in the center of the action in Georgetown. It was Friday and you could tell people were getting ready to start the evening.
The rooms at The Latham are not very big but they are well appointed.
I decided that dinner was not going to be for another few hours so appetizers at a little side street restaurant near the Canal could tie me over. The name? Il Canale. Italian was spoken here. I just answered in Spanish. Close enough. The restaurant surprised me. The oil and garlic served with dipping bread was very sweet. I was told that they boil the garlic in the oil and that gives it that sweetness. The beef carpaccio was very good and so were the mussels.
Later that evening it was time to have dinner. I chose Neyla because it was suggested it had superb Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine.
It was crowded. One of the appeals of this type of cuisine is that you can order many dishes and share. The Falafel was a hit. Several more orders were requested. My main dish was Branzino which is a European seabass I really like; it was moist and very nicely seasoned.
Our waiter was from Morocco and very friendly and efficient.
The restaurant was good but I did not love it.
Taking a walk after dinner with friends was a treat; checking the stores and the people. Wait, what happened was that all of a sudden I realized that I had not heard anyone passing me by speaking in English. I was fitting right in with my accent. It felt good. I was looking at my friends, who only spoke English, like they were foreigners. Amazing, isn’t it? But then, at the same time, I thought that speaking two languages was not enough.
Saturday, morning:
Walking by the canal was beautiful. Lots of runners, joggers and people just enjoying a hot summer morning.
Then it is time to find a cute place to eat breakfast. I like foods that are different and if I am in an area that is known for their international food, I am then going for it.
I found Leopold’s by Caddy’s Alley. It was Austrian. Outdoors seating was perfect. This restaurant has a full bar and it is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
To tell you the truth the breakfast was not that great. The menu looked better for dinner.
Walking by the Canal the Mule-Drawn Barge was taking people for a ride. This is sponsored by the C & O Canal. It is the C & O Canal National Historical Park. A series of locks had to be opened for this barge to go through.
The locktenders were responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of liftlocks.
How does lock work? Liftlocks raised and lowered boats to overcome changes in elevations. A boat heading downstream enters the lock. Mules are unhitched and the locktender closes the upstream gates. The locktender opens the downstream paddles. Water flows out and the boat is lowered. With water levels equal, the locktender opens the downstream gates. The mules are hitched and the boat moves on.
I could not believe I was thinking about food again. Well, just something. It was very hot in Georgetown and as I was walking I saw a restaurant called Zed’s – Ethiopian Cuisine. It was located on M Street.
I only had time for a few appetizers. I ordered Kaisa which is a mild Ethiopian cheese, Beef Zizi Tibbs which are beef strips with a red chili pepper sauce and Mushroom Inguday Tibbs which were sauteed mushrooms with onion, a special sauce with a touch of chili pepper.
Again, I was not thrilled with my choices but I was glad I tried them.
Finally, I went to the wedding ceremony. It was beautiful. The bride was glowing. The parents and sisters were so proud and happy. All of us were witnesses to such an important event in her life.
When the band started playing everyone got up to dance. This band was the back-up band for Wilson Picket who died in 2006 and was buried in Louisville, Kentucky. He was an American R & B/rock and roll and soul singer and writer. His hits? In the Midnight Hour, Land of 1,000 Dances, Mustang Sally, Funky Broadway, among others. I believe the band’s name is the Midnight Movers. They played and we danced all night.
One more bite to eat before going to bed on a busy Saturday night in Georgetown. It was Vietnamese across The Latham and I cannot even remember the name. Good and a lot of food. No idea Vietnamese cooks use a lot of collard greens in their dishes.
Sunday Morning. Please, coffee before driving back home. But, wait, how about breakfast?
A stop in Annapolis, Maryland, will do the trick. Again, it was crowded and hot. Annapolis is beautiful any time of the year. On Sunday there was a bright blue sky.
I ended up at The Kitchen on Randall Street. It was small but it had a courtyard, where I enjoyed breakfast.
I had scrambled eggs but the best part of my dish was the smoked Rockfish. It was so good and I could have had more.
The other breakfast ordered was eggs benedict and they were good also.
I cannot believe I have eaten my way for 48 hours. Don’t worry I paced myself, and watched the carbs.
I knew I was in Delaware when I came upon the following scene.
And then I found myself on the top level of the Cultured Pearl, eating sashimi and overlooking Rehoboth Avenue on a very balmy evening….
I am exhausted…talk to you later….as usual….
 
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