October 13th, 2011
I have never seen a facility as busy as Doggies at the Beach. Of course, they are busy with all their “customers”. They get their undivided attention. At the helm is Jim, along with his staff. Individuals that all in common have a love for dogs.
You know I use Doggies at The Beach for my Addy. They are located at 18806 John J. Williams Highway (Rt. 24) in Rehoboth. Tel. 302-644-8200. Website? http://www.doggiesatthebeach.com.
I love the concept of cage free and 24 hour human supervision. What’s on their calendar? Plenty….
Saturday, October 15th – Puppy and Dog Training Course starts at Doggies at the Beach f rom 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. It will be for 5 consecutive weeks with Nicole the DE Dog Whisperer. For more info. and to reserve your spot please call 302-644-8200.
Saturday, October 15th – Jack’s Dog House on Rt. 1 North will have a very cute Howloween Costume Contest at 11:00 a.m. Biscuit & Freckles from Doggies at The Beach will be there. Their costumes are ready. Please visit www.dogncattreats.com.
Saturday, October 22nd – Doggies at The Beach will be sponsoring a Big Extravaganza for Howl-O-Ween to be held at Pottery Place and Bin 66 Parking Lot on Rt. 1, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Bethany Blues will offer free human food, while Concord Pet will offer free dog food treats. Costume prizes and a lot of H o w l i n g F u n.
This event will also be a fund raiser for Safe Haven. Safe Haven is a no kill sanctuary. You will be able to see some of their dogs that are available for adoption. Please visit their website www.safehaven.org.
Sunday, October 30th – The Sea Witch Human Parade will be at 11 a.m. Doggies at The Beach will have a float so please “Bark At Them” when they pass by. You got it….Biscuit and Freckles will be there with treats for all.
The Doggie Parade will be at 1:00 p.m. on the Boardwalk where they can show off all of their costumes.
So, as Jim will say, Bow Wow & Woof Woof, Come on Down!!!
October 6th, 2011
It is one of those autumn days when the sun is shining, the humidity is low, not a cloud in the sky….Rehoboth Beach looks gorgeous and ready for what looks like a full week-end ahead.
If you happen to see a lot of Greyhounds walking in groups is because they are also here at the beaches. Most of them are staying in Dewey Beach celebrating Greyhounds Reach the Beach.
Thursday, 10/6 – Sunday, 10/9 – Broadway at the Beach with Broadway Rythms presented by Clear Space Theatre Co. located on 20 Baltimore Avenue in Rehoboth Beach. For more info., please call 302-227-2270 or visit www.clearspacetheatre.org.
Thursday through Saturday’s peformance will be at 7 p.m. Sunday the performance will be at 3 p.m. Please remember that this is the last week-end for Broadway Rythms.
Also, if you notice that the sidewalks are full of merchandise is because Friday through Sunday marks the 35th Annual Fall Sidewalk Sale. Pretty much the stores from Rehoboth Beach, Dewey and along Rt. 1 will be having great finds at great prices. They should open from 10 – 8 p.m. but that can vary depending on the shop. If you have questions, please call the Chamber at 302-227-6446.
Friday, 10/7 – Guided Museum Tour of the Anna Hazzard Tent House, starting at 9 a.m. It was built in 1895 for use as housing during religious camp meetings. It is located at 17 Christian St. Originally, it was on Baltimore Ave. and then moved to this location in 1975.
You can then drive to the Rehoboth Museum at 511 Rehoboth Ave where you can see the two exhibits presently on display: “Rehoboth Speaks: The Story Nation’s Summer Capital”, and “Skimming the Surface: Surfing, Skimboarding and Floating Off the Delmarva Coast”.
Friday, 10/7 – Sunday 10/9 – It is the 49th Annual Rehoboth Christmas Shop at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, located at 229 Rehoboth Ave. It is sponsored by the Episcopal Church Women of All Saint’s Church and St. George’s Chapel. Plenty of vendors and lunch will be available.
Friday and Saturday from 10 – 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 until 4 p.m.
Admission $1.00. More info? Please call 302-227-7202. Or, visit www.allsaintsrehoboth.org.
Friday, 10/7 and Saturday 10/8 – Buddy Fest & Buddy Walk to benefit the National Down Syndrome Society. To register or donate, please visit www.boardwalkbuddywalk.com.
Friday, 10/7 – The festivities will start with Buddy Up Party from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Dewey Beach Lions Club Community Center at 115 McKinley St & the Bay in Dewey Beach. Plenty of food and entertainment. Fabulous Silent Auction. Tips at the cash bar will be donated to the cause. Free soft drinks for kids. Free walker registration available at the party.
Saturday, 10/8 – Buddy Walk – 9 a.m.at the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk & Bandstand. Be a Buddy and walk with them. Pre-register to be guaranteed a Free event t-shirt.
10 a.m. to Noon – Buddy Blast at the Bandstand. Free activities for the whole family. Music and entertainment by Mario Rocco.
Noon to 6 p.m. – Buddy Day at the Beach – The merchants of Rehoboth Beach will hae their welcome mats outs. Wear your Buddy Walk t-shirt to receive special attention, surprises and discounts at participating eateries and stores.
5:30 to 8 p.m. – Buddy Fiesta at Mariachi’s Restaurant located at 14 Wilmington Ave. It will be a Fiesta atmosphere with live music and lots of prizes. Mariachi’s will donate 15% of proceeds to BWBW. For reservations, please call 302-227-0115.
Saturday, 10/8 – It is Discount Doggie and Cat Vaccination Day and Micro-Chipping by a licensed veterinarian at Doggies at the Beach, located at 18806 John J. Williams Highway (Rt. 24), Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-644-8200. Website? http://www.doggiesatthebeach.com.
First come first served from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m.
Single vaccinations:
Rabies $20, Distemper $22, Bordatella (Kennel Cough) required for day care $ 20, and Lyme $25.
Rabies, Distemper and Bordatella Package: $60 (3 year package) and $50 (1 year package).
Micro-Chipping $25.
No appointment is necesssary. All proceeds will benefit non-profit spay and neuter groups.
Have a great week-end….talk to you later…
October 5th, 2011
“In 1682 one of the most significant milestones occured, when the current lands of the State of Delaware were granted to William Penn. He proclaimed that Cape Henlopen and its natural resources were to be for the common usage of the citizens of Lewes and Sussex County, thus establishing some of the first “public lands”.”
With that in mind and being that it was late in the p.m., Marisa and I took off from downtown Rehoboth Beach towards Cape Henlopen State Park.
Cape Henlopen State Park is located at 15099 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes, DE 19958. Just east of the Cape May Lewes Ferry. It does not take long to get there from Rehoboth, especially at this time of the year.
The Park is open 7 days a week until 4 p.m. The fees are $4 for registered Delaware vehicles and $8 for out of state cars. This fees are in effect until November 30th. If you would like more info., please visit www.destateparks.com/park/cape-henlopen.
Just like the Greyhounds were lounging at the beach in Rehoboth, the deer were out and about in the Park. It was amazing to see that they were totally unafraid. I was so near this young one; I practically could touch it.
The other ones were grazing or just hanging.
As we continued through the Park we stopped at the concession area. I always take the picture walking towards the beach. I love how it looks with the water meeting me at the end.
It was quiet and gorgeous, as usual.
The point was busy and windy, as well. The kiteboarders were having a ball.
On the Calendar:
Saturday, 10/15 is the Wine, Cheese & Beer Tasting, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Officer’s Club in the Cape Henlopen State Park. This is a fundraising event for the new children’s playground sponsored by the Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park.
$20 in advance or $25 at the door (entrance to the Park is included)
Tickets can be purchased at R & B Liquors at 207 Second St., Lewes, The Biden Center at the Cape Henlopen State Park, or at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce in Lewes. More info? Please call 302-858-6127.
The much awaited 23rd Annual Fantasy Trail will be:
Friday and Saturday 10/28 and 10/29 from 6:00 until 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, 10/30 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
$5 per person (children and adults)
Wear your costumes….please!!!
Have a Great Day!!
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
This should be a fun event at the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk. “Bark on the Boards” ia a dog walk on the Board. It will begin at 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Registration at 10 a.m., the walk, at 11 a.m.
Grand Marshalls for this fundraising event will be Meteorologist Brian Keane of WBOC and FOX 21 and Bentley, his Chesapeake Bay Retriever.
Plenty of fun activities like dog contests, kids’ activities, refreshments, and more.
Registration is $25. Children 6 – 16 accompanied by an adult, are $5.00. 5 years of age and younger are free.
You can register online at www.delspca.org The first 150 walkers to register will receive a dog bandana.
Please note that this is an event to raise funds for the Delaware SPCA. More info? 302-998-2281, ext. 330 or visit the above mentioned website.
Thanks…cooler weather is on its way as I type this post….see you..
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 30th, 2011
“Coast Day emphasizes the value of our coastal and marine resources and highlights how our work benefits those resources as well as the citizens of our state and nation.” nancy targett, ceoe clean and Delaware sea grant director
A free and annual event in Lewes is now in its 35th year. On Sunday, October 2nd, rain or shine from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. the whole family can enjoy a fun day of activities and entertainment. You can even learn a lot from the lectures that will be on going throughout the day.
Location? The University of Delaware’s Hugh R. Sharp Campus in Lewes. It is sponsored by the College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment and the Delaware Sea Grant College Program.
Parking and admission are free. Vendors will be selling food and other items. The program is available on www.decoastday.org. You can also call 302-831-8083
I think the kids have the most fun on this day; hands-on view of the ocean and coastal environment, touch live marine animals, learn all about rocks and fossils, and see robots used to perform marine science research.
Many many years ago I used to take my own kids there. They have always had the “touch live marine animals”. My oldest son loved it. As we were walking back to the car I noticed he was carrying one of the fish with him. Yikes!! Took it back, don’t worry.
If you decide to go as a family, just stop at the Information Tent as you come in. The Coast Day event program will show which activities are especially kid-friendly. Exhibits and demonstrations that kids will like will marked with special children’s activity icon.
Look for the “Chemical Magic Show”, which features dazzling chemical magic tricks that will be amazing but will also explain various marine-related phenomena. That show will be at 12:30 p.m. and at 2:30 p.m.
There is a Treasure Hunt map, which let kids answer questions related to Coast Day events and win cool prizes.
It has been 1 year since the start of the 2-megawatt wind turbine went into effect. This wind turbine provides all the electricity needed for the event. Guests will be able to visit multiple exhibits focused on the turbine, which provides energy for the campus year-round. At 12:30 p.m. there will be a seminar that reviews the turbine’s energy generation over the past year and highlights some of the turbine-related research that UD and other scientists are conducting.
You know how crazy our weather has been this year. At 1:30 p.m. a lecture by a special guest speaker and Delaware native Bill Read, who is the Director of the National Hurricane Center. The topic? “What’s a Former Delaware Kid Doing at the National Hurricane Center?
Recycling bins will be available and compostable plates, cups, napkins and utensils will be used for the Crab Cake Cook-Off and Chowder Challenge seafood cooking events.
The UD Cooperative Extension will show visitors how composting works.
Measures have been taken to reduce the event’s environmental impact, including the sale of environmentally friendly reusable bags and the printing of the event program and other promotional materials using paper from forests managed in an environmentally friendly manner.
Note to the University of Delaware Community: Free bus transportation to Lewes from Newark will be available for UD students and employees.
Full week-end ahead for the beautiful and historic town of Lewes….the weather promises to be gorgeous…talk to you later..
September 29th, 2011
October is making a grand entrance in the Historic Town of Lewes, Delaware. Remember? The First Town in the First State. As if that was not enough.
I was in Lewes last Friday and the town looked great. The hanging flowers adorning the streets were still gorgeous. Must be the rainy weather we have had.
I better get on with this post because Lewes is busy.
Saturday, October 1st, the Lewes Chamber of Commerce is presenting the 16th Annual Boast The Coast Maritime Festival. It will be full of maritime-themed activities throughout the day and even into the evening.
At 11:00 a.m. the Boast The Coast activities will begin at 1812 Park and at the City Dock.
1812 Park was developed to commemorate the defense of Lewes against a 2-day bombardment by the British fleet. It is at the corner of Savannah Rd. and Front St. It also is the entrance of the City Dock.
Free boat tours at the City Dock will also begin at 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The tour will include New Jersey’s Tall Ship, the AJ Meerwald. The AJ Meerwald returns to Lewes from southern New Jersey. It was built in 1928, restored by the Bayshore Discovery Project, and then launched as an educational vessel in 1996. The New Jersey state legislature named her the state’s official tall ship in 1998. She will be participating as an entrant in the Lighted Boat Parade.
The Lightship Overfalls, berthed in the Canalfront Park on Front Street, was recently designated a National Historic Landmark and will be open for free tours from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
The Lewes Historical Society’s Maritime History Museum located in the Cannonball House, will also be open from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. for free tours, featuring their extensive collection reflecting Lewes’ maritime history.
Seafood Tasting at 1812 Park will feature specialties prepared by numerous chamber member restaurants.
Also at the 1812 Park, the Family Fun Tent will feature the entertaining Flumpa the Tree Frog Musical Show and Chuckles the Clown’s pirate-themed magic show.
Life at Sea at the Zwaanendael Museum located at Savannah Rd. and Kings Highway will feature programs and activities showcasing Delaware’s maritime history. 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Boat Parade
To register, boat owners can pick up entry forms at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce visitor center in the Fisher-Martin House next to the Zwaanendael Museum or call 302-645-8073 for more info. You can also visit http://www.leweschamber.com.
It does not cost anything for boat owners to enter the parade. All boat entries will receive prizes and will be eligible for 2 cash prizes. All registrations must be received by Noon on October 1st.
Registered boats will line up at the Roosevelt Inlet at 6:15 p.m. and wind their way down the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal arriving at Fisherman’s Wharf at approximately 7:00 p.m. Spectators can view the parade from anywhere along the canal from Roosevelt Inlet to the drawbridge.
Th acclaimed Northern Neck Chantey Singers will usher in the Lighted Boat Parade in 1812 Park from 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. The singers were organized in 1991 and perform the songs called “chanteys” that coordinated with their movements hauling heavy menhaden fish nets onto the long rowboats. The singers are retired African American watermen from Virginia who worked aboard fishing boats during the time when chanteys were sung.
The Captains’ Reception following the parade recognizes all the participants to making the event a success.
Other events taking place on Saturday, October 1st:
The Lewes Historical Society Craft Show and the Lewes in Bloom Fall Plant Sale will begin at 9:00 a.m.
The Historic District Merchants’ Fall Sidewalk Sale will begin at 10:00 a.m.
Note: The Lewes Historic Farmers’ Market will be held on Saturday, October 1st, from 9 a.m. until Noon at Shields Elementary School Parking lot, at Savannah Rd. and Sussex Drive. You can visit www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org.
See you around…have a good one
 
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