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.
May 30th, 2010
“You can comb the sands or lie in the sun. The choice is yours, as long as it is fun.”
Just about 24 hours ago I had gone to check how Rehoboth Beach was doing. Afterall, Rehoboth Beach is opening, this Memorial Week-End, its doors to all the summer visitors as that season we love gets under way.
It is that time of the year when we all get that casual attitude; shorts, t-shirts, and best of all, no schedule. We cook outdoors, eat outdoors and after the type of winter we have had it is such a pleasure to have great weather this week-end. Oh, yes, 79 degrees. Once again, living on the coast is such a treat.
Just as Rehoboth has opened its doors, so have all the beaches in Delaware and Ocean City, Maryland. What make these towns tick are the residents, the merchants and the food. Yes, food; pizza, popcorn, ice cream, and french fries. In Rehoboth Beach you do not have to walk far from the beach to find all these summer “delicacies”, all within a block of each other.
Let me show you a bit of what I am talking about.
 Rehoboth Boardwalk 48 Hours Ago  Rehoboth Boardwalk - South Side - 48 Hours Ago  Sunday  Sunday Then I decided to take a look at the beach and it was so crowded. It was a very warm day but the water is still cold so everyone was just under the umbrellas. It was a sea of umbrellas.
I love it!!! It is so good to see everyone down here. I have not read any statistics as of yet, but it is one of the most crowded Memorials everyone has seen. Last night, I had to go through Dewey Beach and this is the beach town where the word “party” is taken to the next level. Non stop beach activities, food and music. And, at around 11:00 p.m. it was unreal.
 Salt Water Taffy  Candy  Ice Cream  Grotto Pizza  Nicola  French Fries  Dip them in a little bit of Apple Cider Vinegar  The Best 
Yes, I am, definitely, looking forward to summer.
I will be talking to you later….but please have in mind that Monday is Memorial Day…Remember all of those who have died for our country in order for us to enjoy our freedom….
April 30th, 2010
“The Sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” by Jacques Cousteau
With that in mind I have to tell you that today, Friday, it is one of those days that make you want to smile all day long. Why? Beacause it is gorgeous!!
This is not a long post by any means. I just got so excited when I went to the beach in downtown Rehoboth and the water was so calm and the dolphins were jumping. I was trying to capture them with the camera but they were too fast. You will see a glimpse of them in a couple of pictures.
The boardwalk, newly finished also looks fantastic. This Boardwalk is perfect for walking, biking or just for breathing in that wonderful ocean air. I just love it.
Have a great day!!…That’s it!!!
February 1st, 2010
I have great neighbors and they shoveled my driveway. Thanks Rob and Robby for a job well done. Neighbors like you are priceless!!!
Lots of snow still in and around the beaches. But, the show must go on with events and activities for the week.
Lewes
Tuesday, 2/2 – 2/28 – Frank Schoonover Retrospective Exhibit by the Lewes Historical Society in conjunction with Peninsula Gallery at 530 E. Savannah Rd.
Frank Schoonover was an American Illustrator, (1877-1972). Born in New Jersey, he later became part of the Brandywine School. He was a prolific contributor to books and magazines during the early 20th century. He helped organize the Delaware Museum of Art and was Chairman of the Fundraising Committee. He was locally known as the “Dean of Delaware Artists”. He died at 94, leaving behind more than 2,000 illustrations. This info. was taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Schoonover.
Thursday, 2/4 – First Thursdays – Celebrate Lewes Life in the Historic District from 6 – 8 p.m. A celebration the first Thursday of each month with street fest live entertainment, story tellings and seasonally themed craft activities for the whole family. There will be demonstrations and extented shopping hours.
Sunday, 2/7 – Clear Space Productions will present “An American Songbook” at the Little Theater at the Cape Henlopen High School at 3:00 p.m. There will be music from Guys & Dolls, Oklahoma, Jekyll and Hyde, Meet me in St. Louis and many more. And, don’t worry, you will be able to get home to watch the Super Bowl. For more info. and purchase of tickets please go to www.clearspaceproductions.org.
Rehoboth Beach
Wednesday, 2/3 – The Rehoboth Beach Film Society, the Lewes Public Library and Movies at Midway are proud to sponsor the monthly film series, Around the World. This series features criticially acclaimed, award-winning, international independent films. It takes place at 7:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month, from Sept. until May, in the upstairs screening room at Movies at Midway. They are free and open to the public. For more info, contact the Film Society at 302-645-9095 or the Lewes Public Library at 302-645-2733. This Wednesday the film will be THE DRUMMER – Sid is the rebellious son of Kwan, a controlling and savage mob boss in Hong Kong. Upon enraging his father’s adversary, a powerful tycoon and underground business leader, Sid is forced to flee to Taiwan. Hiding out in….Not rated, with subtitles and 118 minutes.
Friday, 2/5 – Winter Jam to Benefit the Cape Henlopen Educational Foundation at the Convention Center located on Rehoboth Ave. 7 – 11 p.m. $15 admission and cash bar. Complimentary light fare, with silent auction and the Funsters. Dress is casual. Would you like to donate to the Silent Auction? Please contact Christine King by Monday, February 1st at christineking@comcast.net.
Saturday, 2/6 – Race. 5K Run to the Plunge starting at the Boarkwalk and Rehoboth Ave. Benefit – The Special Olympics Delaware. Warm up before plunging into the Atlantic on Sunday the 7th. For registration and info. go to www.plungede.org. This race is organized by Tim Bamforth of the Seashore Striders.
Sunday, 2/7 – The 19th Annual Lewes Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics, at 1:00 p.m. Location: Rehoboth Ave. and the Boardwalk. A truly worthy cause!! More info? Then, please visit www.plungede.org.
Ocean City, Maryland
A perfect Face Day Spa is celebrating their 25th Anniversary. They are located at 12638 Ocean Gtwy. #6, Ocean City, MD 21842. Tel. 410-213-9883. Take advantage of their promotions as they celebrate their 25 years in business. Since Valentine’s Day is around the corner a special pre-Valentine promotion is going on this week. On 2/3 and 2/4 purchase a $100 gift card and get a $10 gift card for free. Please visit their website www.aperfectface.com for more info. on upcoming Valentine and Weekly Specials.
Sunday, 2/7 – Superbowl Sunday Scramble at Eagle’s Landing Golf Course, located at 12367 Eagle’s Nest Rd., just off Rt. 611 in West Ocean City. Tel. 800-283-3846 or 410-213-7277. Tailgate party with 18-hole scramble tournament. Scoring done in traditional football manner awarding points for touchdowns, field goals, extra points and penalizing for safeties. Game starts at 10 a.m., giving you plenty of time to watch the big game later on. For more info. please visit their website www.eagleslandinggolf.com.
A couple of restaurant specials:
Sunset Grille, located in the Sunset Marina, 12933 Sunset Ave., West Ocean City, MD 21842. Tel. 410-213-8100 and the website is www.ocsunsetgrille.com.
This restaurant has Happy Hour 7 days a week from 2 – 7 p.m.
$4.99 Lunch Menu – Mondays through Fridays until 3 p.m. (excludes holidays and special events)
Saturday Brunch – 10:00 until 1:00 p.m.
Mondays – Italian Night 3:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. – 3 course Italian Dinner for $9.99.
Every Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. – Purchase a dinner entree and receive the second one of equal or lesser value free!! Dine in only.
Every Thursday, except New Year’s Eve, – 3 course seafood dinner for $11.99; 4 courses for $13.99.
The Shark on the Harbor, 12924 Sunset Ave., West Ocean City, MD 21842. Tel. 410-213-0924. Website www.ocshark.com.
Happy Hour is everyday from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Mondays – $5.00 lunches from 11:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesdays – $5.00 lunches from 11:30 – 4:00 p.m. Local’s Favorite $2 Tuesday! Features $2 rail cocktails, glasses of house wine and pints of draft beer. Discounted bar menu. 4 – 10 p.m. ($2 Tuesday is valid at the bar only.) Live Music. Check the website.
Wednesdays – Sushi Night starting at 5 p.m. Full menu in addition to the sushi menu. Free limo rides courtesy of American Dream Limousine. Call 410-352-3270 to schedule your pick up time. Just tip the driver, no strings attached.
Thursdays – When fishing is good, $20 live, local lobster dinners. Please call for availability of lobsters. Live Music, please check website.
Delray Beach, Florida
Even though it has been cold in Delray Beach, and for that matter all over Florida, well, it does not compare with what we have had here.
So, at this time of the year Delray Beach, Florida is at the height of its season and a few of the events going on are:
Saturday, 2/6 – Trash & Treasure Yard Sale – Under the Big tent at the Old School Square Entertainment Pavillion. Spring into 2010 and Start your Spring Cleaning Now!! Rent a 10×10 plot for $25 to sell your wares. It is a tax deductible donation to Old School Square, Inc. Receipts for donations are available. No refunds will be given for no-shows or rain. Old School Square is located on 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33444. Website is www.oldschool.org. You can call 561-243-7922, ext. 319 or email: volunteer@oldschool.org.
To participate as a vendor you will need to register for a plot and pay the entry fee of $25 by 2/5 at the Administrative Office, Crest Theatre Building.
The Old School Square, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. This National Historic Site houses the Cornell Museum of Art & American Culture, Crest Theatre, and Vintage Gymnasium in restored early 20th Century school buildings. Facilities and grounds are available for rental.
Saturday, 2/6 – Green Market – 8 – 1 p.m. on SE 4th Ave. from the first alleyway south of Atlantic Ave. to SE 1st St. This is a great way to start your Saturday morning. Local baked goods and so much more.
Really, have a great week. We will see what the groundhog predicts on February 2nd; good news, I hope….Talk to you later…
November 16th, 2009
If I say that my beach towns are slowing down some this week, it is because we have been going from one festival to another, one race to another and one fundraising event to another, and in between, we even managed to include a Nor’ Easter. So we are catching our breaths in order to get ready for the holidays. Yes, they are around the corner.
Lewes
The town of Lewes is a little quiet this week but some of the events that I am looking forward to are:
Thursday, December 3rd – Celebration of Lights at Beebe Medical Center at 5 p.m.
Thursday, December 3rd – First Thursdays – Celebrate Lewes Life – Local merchants host evening shopping with live streetfest, restaurant entertainment, kids story time, demonstrations, and extended store hours. 6 – 8 p.m. For more info., please call the Lewes Chamber of Commerce toll free 877-465-3937 or 302-645-8073.
Friday until Sunday, December 4th – 6th – is the Children’s Beach House Benefit Art Exhibit and Sale. For details visit: www.cbhinc.org.
Saturday, December 5th – Is the 3rd Annual Christmas Boutique from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., sponsored by Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park, Seaside Nature Center.
Saturday, December 5th – Lewes Historical Society’s House Tour from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. There will be 8 homes on the tour, plus the Historical Society’s buildings. One of the houses, part of which dates to before the Revolution will be included. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 on the day of the tour. For info., please call 302-645-7670 or visit www.historiclewes.org.
Saturday, December 5th – Lewes Christmas Parade at 5 p.m., followed by the tree lighting and caroling at the Zwaanendale Park and reception in the Fisher-Martin House. For info., please call 302-645-8073 or visit www.leweschamber.com.
Tuesday, December 8th – Rehoboth Beach Writers’ Guild and Beseme Bistro on Market and 2nd Streets present Duets from 7 – 8:30 p.m. It will be a night of beautiful music, incredible food and interesting stories. For reservations, please call 302-645-8108.
Near Lewes, closer to Milton, Delaware
Saturday, December 12th – Concert by the Southern Delaware Choral Society. This season they will be singing a portion of J.S. Bach’s Magnificat, Mendelssohn’s Magnificat, written as a prodigy at age 12 and selected choruses from Handel’s Messiah, including the famous Hallelujah Chorus. Location: Eagles Nest at 7 p.m.
If you cannot see this amazing performance on Saturday, then on Sunday, the 13th at 3 p.m. at Woodbridge High School in Bridgeville, you will be able to get that chance.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $8 for children and students. They can be purchased at the following locations:
Puzzles in Lewes, Browseabout Books in downtown Rehoboth Beach, from the website www.southerndelawaresociety.org (click on tickets), or from any member of the Southern Delaware Choral Society.
Near all the Delaware Beaches, in Georgetown
Saturday, December 12th at 7:00 p.m. – The Nutcracker at Delaware Tech on Rt. 18 in Georgetown. $20 for adults and $15 for students and Delaware Tech staff. For info. call 302-858-5475.
Rehoboth Beach
There are plenty of restaurants in the area offering Thanksgiving Day lunch and dinner but I have gotten information on the following 2 restaurants, so if you are in the area and not cooking then take a look:
Saketumi, located on 18814 Ocean Highway or Rt. 1 has “East meets West” – It is an all you can eat dining experience from 12 until 8 p.m. Some of the items available will be: soups, sushi and raw bar, meats like prime rib, whole roasted pig, fresh roasted turkey. Spring rolls, spaghetti and meatballs and burger sliders and chicken fingers for the young ones. Desserts like fondue, cheesecake and pastries. $2.00 Mimosas and Bloody Marys. It is $28.95 for adults and under 12 the charge will be $10.95. Call 302-645-2818 for reservations.
Cafe Sole, located on 44 Baltimore Ave., tel 302-227-7107 is inviting you to their Thanksgiving that will start at 12:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. $28.00 and will include 4 courses, 4 entree selections. Please make your reservations since this is a popular restaurant in Rehoboth Beach.
Besides their Thanksgiving dinner, they also offer on Wednesdays a half price dinner entree and special dessert pricing, served from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Sunday Brunch is from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 21st – Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon and 1/2 Marathon. Start time is 7 a.m. at Rehoboth Ave., and the Boardwalk. Website is www.rbmarathon.com. Registration and timing-please visit www.lin-mark.us. Pick up your packet on Friday, Nov. 20th between 2-8 p.m. at Rehoboth Beach Running Co. on 251 Rehoboth Ave. Beneficiaries are the Make-A-Wish-Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc. and the Rehoboth Beach Fire Dept.
Friday, November 27th – The Tree Lighting in downtown Rehoboth, at the Bandstand. It is a hometown tradition with plenty of Holiday songs. 6-7 p.m. and you may also want to visit www.downtownrehoboth.com for more information:
Downtown Gift Certificates are accepted at over 200 shops, restaurants, and businesses. They help our independent Mom & Pop businesses and locally owned franchises. You can purchase gift certificates by calling the Main Street office at 302-227-2772 or at the Thunderbird Gallery on the corner of Rehoboth Ave. and Second Street or in person at the Main Street office at the Convention Center Parking Lot on 229 Rehoboth Ave. It is the little cottage with blue shutters. Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. or online at the above website. In the website you will be able to see the participating merchants and also you can check the hours for Santa’s House, which were just posted online, or call 302-227-2233.
Look out for the following events in Rehoboth:
12/6 Community Unity Spaghetti Dinner – Citizen of the Year Award will be announced.
12/7 Christmas Parade – You don’t want to miss that one. I hope it is not too cold.
12/13 Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market Holiday Market
In Bethany Beach, Ocean View, Frankford, and Dagsboro (all towns easy to get to)
Friday, November 27th and Saturday, November 28th – It is the 15th Annual Southeastern Delaware Artist Studio Tour. This event is one of my favorites. Our local artists open their studios to the public. You will be able to talk to them and see what they are all about. It is a free tour but you can purchase tickets as a donation for $10 each or 3 for $25 for their Art in the Hat Raffle. Tickets must be purchased by 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 28th. Each artist has donated a work of art and you might be the lucky winner of a piece of their work. Please go to www.artstudiotour.com or call Justin Cavagnaro at 302-732-0161 or Damon Pla at 302-537-6945. Please note that this free tour is provided by the artists. A portion of their fees, along with all proceeds raised from the Art in the Hat Raffle will be used to further arts education in the community.
Some of the artists will even be open on Sunday, November 29th from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. Please visit the above mentioned website for info. or call the telephone numbers, also stated above.
Near Bethany Beach, in Ocean View
Saturday, December 5th at 7:30 p.m. – The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra will present Holiday Joy. A musical celebration of seasonal favorites, with Julien Benichou as the Music Director. Guest artists are Amy Lynn Call, Soprano and Brian Mig Chu, Baritone. Location is Mariner’s Bethel Church on Rt. 26th and Central Ave. For more info. and tickets, please call 888-846-8600. Adults $35 and students $10.
Ocean City, Maryland
Wednesday, November 19th until January 2nd, 2010 is the now famous and not to be missed Winterfest of Lights at Townwide, Inlet and Northside Park 127th St. Please call 800-Ococean or visit www.ococean.com. Sundays to Thursdays 5:30 p.m until 9:30 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays 5:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.
Friday, November 21st is the Turkey Trot at Eagle’s Landing Golf Course. Please call 410-213-7277 or visit www.eagleslandinggolf.com for more info.
Friday, November 27th and Saturday, November 28th – is the Annual Black Friday 550 Rockfish Tournament. Ocean City Fishing Center and please call Jessica Pollimeier at 800-322-3065 or visit www.ocfishing.com for more information.
Friday, November 27th – Sunday, November 29th – Holiday Shopper’s Fair at the Convention Center located at 40th St. & Bay. 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Visit www.ococean.com for further information.
Well, maybe we won’t be resting for too long. I will remind you about these events as the dates get near.
People still do ask me: What is there to do at the beaches after the summer? Hmmm….I might have to go to the city to relax…
Talk to you later…
October 5th, 2009
Lewes, Delaware
Saturday, October 10th – Geocaching the Cape – At the Cape Henlopen State Park – 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Learn geocaching skills while exploring hidden treasures. Limited to 12. $2.00/person Pre-registration is required by calling 302-645-6852. Meet at the Seaside Nature Center inside the State Park, 42 Cape Henlopen Drive. Remember that to enter the park an entrance fee will be collected until Nov. 30th.
And, do you know what Geocaching is? It is outdoors. And, it is an activity where you use a GPS or other navigational technology to hide and seek containers called geocaches or caches anywhere in the world. It is really a high tech game of hide and seek. This info. was taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/geocaching.
Saturday, October 10th – Battery 519 Museum Tours – 2:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Call Seaside Nature Center at 302-645-6852. Take a guided tour of a WWII coastal defense gun battery and see the renovations to this historic site. Learn its history and plans for the future. Limited to 30. $5/adult and $2.50 per child.
Fort Miles located in what is now Cape Henlopen State Park, was a key part of the nation’s coastal defense during and after WWII. Programs are suitable for ages 8 and older. Meet at the Orientation Building. Directions: Follow the Fort Miles signs to the Historic Area parking lot. Walk the paved road through the Cantonment Area to the Orientation Bldg. which is the last building on your right.
Sunday, October 11th – Beer Wars Screening – A fundraising event co-sponsored by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society and Dogfish Head. Location: The Milton Theatre in Milton, Delaware and Dogfish Brewery in Milton, as well. Starting at 3:00 p.m. Tickets $40. For more details go to www.rehobothfilm.com.
Sunday, October 11th – The Seashore Strider Running Club’s 2nd Annual Giggle Medic 5K Run and Walk at the Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes. 9:00 a.m. Contact Tim Bamforth at Tim@seashorestrider.com or for more info. on this race go to www.seashorestriders.com.
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Thursday, October 8th – Delaware Comedy Theatre – Family Comedy Jam at the Rehoboth Beach Library in downtown Rehoboth. 6:00 until 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 10th – 2009 Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk Buddy Walk at the Boardwalk and Bandstand. 9:00 a.m. until Noon. Register or donate online at www.boardwalkbuddywalk.com. This event is to benefit the National Down Syndrome Society to raise awareness for people with Down Syndrome.
Saturday, October 10th – Mosaic Second Saturdays Destination Art Walk. Yes, it is the second Saturday of every month, where you get to check the galleries, art and more in downtown Rehoboth. 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. For more info. visit www.mosaicrehoboth.com.
Dewey Beach, Delaware
Thursday, October 8th until Sunday, October 11th – Greyhounds Reach the Beach. The Greyhounds have been coming to Dewey Beach this time of the year from all over the United States and Canada. What started with a few people getting together with these wonderful dogs, is now a big event with 3,000 greyhounds in attendance some years. This year it will be back to basics with no registration or formal schedule. Please check their website which is www.adopt-a-greyhound.org. Great website, by the way.
Ocean City, Maryland
Thursday, October 8th until Sunday, October 11th – It is the 12th Annual Endless Summer Crusin’ at the Inlet Parking Lot. Hot rod car show features more than 1,500 customs, muscle cars, street machines classics and more. For more information, please visit www.endlesssummercruisin.com.
Friday, October 9th until Sunday, October 11th – Oktoberfest at the Convention Center located at 40th St. and Bay. Eat, drink and be merry in a traditional German style. More info? Please visit www.oceanpromotions.info.
Saturday, Ocotber 10th – Harbor Day at the Docks – A Waterfront Heritage Festival at the West Ocean City Harbor Area. 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. There is more information at www.ocharborday.com.
Saturday, October 10th – Fiberfest – Julia A. Purnell Museum located at 208 W. Market St. in Snow Hill, Maryland. Festival Admission is free. 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. You may call Claire Otterbein at 410-632-0515 or visit the website www.purnellmuseum.com. Snow Hill is not that far away. It is a nice drive, particularly this time of the year.
Gorgeous weather; time to take advantage of what the Second Season has to offer. Until next time….
September 7th, 2009
Lewes, Delaware
Saturday, Sept. 12th – Parade of Ponds – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Starting at Garden Ponds & Landscaping. Location is 14680 Coastal Highway, Milton, DE 19968. Tel. 302-645-7841. Website is www.gardenpondsandlandscaping.com. This event is to benefit the Children’s Beach House in Lewes, Delaware.
Saturday, Sept. 12th – Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m. until Noon at the Lewes Historical Society located at 110 Shipcarpenter St. Tel. 302-645-7670. Website http://www.historiclewes.org .
Saturday, Sept. 12th – 4th Annual Chocolate Tasting, 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. sponsored by the Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park at the Biden Center at the Cape Henlopen State Park.
Sunday, Sept. 13th until Sept. 17th – Annual Delmarva Antique Bottle & Sea Glass Club’s Show and Sale at the Cape Henlopen High School on 1250 Kings Highway. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Winswept Stables Petting Zoo is open daily from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. On Saturdays, pony rides are available for a fee. The address is 34184 Eventers Way. It is off of Rt. 24 which is also John J. Williams Highway, Tel. 302-645-1651
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Tuesday, September 8th – Farmers’ Market, Noon until 4 p.m. at Grove Park, behind the Chamber of Commerce. Parking available at the Chamber of Commerce and at Columbia and Henlopen avenues. Website http://www.RBFarmersmarket.com.
At the Farmers’ Market you will find the Empty Bowls Project. This is a joint project between the Rehoboth Art League and the Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market. Purchase a bowl and it will be filled with soup for $20. Cash or check only, please. This is to benefit “Just Soup Ministry”.
Started by a teacher in Michigan in 1990, the Empty Bowls Project holds events around the country to raise awareness and funds to alleviate hunger.
Thursday, September 10th, 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. – Fund Raise for the Delaware Humane Society (http://www.dehumane.org), at the Seafood Shack on 42 1/2 Baltimore Ave., in Rehoboth Beach. Dogs are welcomed out back in the patio.
Raffle tickets will be available for purchase. Some of the items are: 2 Ravens football tickets and also certificates for grooming, day care and night care donated by Doggies at The Beach, www.doggiesatthebeach.com (302-644-8200). Please attend and support the DE Humane Society (all pets).
Friday, September 11th, 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. – Exhibit opening at Philip Morton Gallery, 47 Baltimore Ave.-Members of the Delaware based Artist Exchange. Visit the website www.philipmortongallery.com
Friday Sept. 11th, until Sunday, Sept. 13th – Delaware Coast Antiques Show and Sale at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center in Rehoboth Beach, located on 229 Rehoboth Ave.- 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday and on Sunday 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. It is a collector and dealer show. Admission with ad is $5.00, otherwise general admission will be $6.00. For information, please call 302-226-5456 or 302-542-3286
Saturday, September 12th – Mosaic Second Saturdays – Destination Art Walk. Visit a dozen of Rehoboth, downtown art galleries from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Mosaic is the new gallery collective for downtown Rehoboth. Website is www.mosaicrehoboth.com
Saturday, September 12th – Rehoboth Walk to Defeat ALS. Boardwalk 2 Mile Walk to raise funds for ALS Assoc. to support patients and research. Registration at 8 a.m. and walk begins at 9 a.m. For more info. call Mary Ann Wollten at 302-684-4151. ALS stands for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). It is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects cells in the brain and the spinal cord.
Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, Sept. 13th – In Millsboro, Delaware is the Annual Nanticoke Indian Powwow. For information and directions, please check the website www.nanticokeindians.org/news.cfm.
Dewey Beach, Delaware
Saturday, September 12th – Bottle & Cork 10 Miler/5K – Seven Sisters, Two Brothers Running/Walking Series 2009. Event starts at 7:45 a.m. for the 10 miler, with registration at 6:45 a.m. and for the 5K the starting time will be 8 a.m. Checks and cash only, please. For more information, please go to the website www.sevensistersdeweybeach.com
Bethany Beach, Delaware
Saturday, September 12th – 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. is the 31st Annual Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival. It is sponsored by the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce. Location is the boardwalk and adjacent streets. More than 100 artists will display their work. Live music. Silent auction of works donated by participating artists will benefit local schools. It is a juried show as well. For more information, please call 800-962-7873.
In Berlin, Maryland, near Ocean City, Maryland
Saturday, Sept. 12th from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. A Fundraising Event for Paws of Tomorrow – Pet Rescue Association. It will be at A Novel Idea on 11033 Cathill Rd. in Berlin, Maryland, 21811. Tel. 410-641-5211. A successful fundraising event will let them continue their pet rescue effort which has been very well received by the community. Donations are welcomed too.
A Novel Idea is the sponsor of this event and they will be donating many items for Paws of Tomorrow to sell.
Please go to Paws of Tomorrow’s website www.pawsoftomorrow.com and see which pets will be atending this event, in case you see a pet on their website and would like see it. In their website you will be able to see what other events are coming in the next weeks.
Paws of Tomorrow is located in Ocean View, Delaware. They need foster parents for the pets until they find their forever home, as well as people that really want to adopt a pet. So, if you are not sure if you are ready for a pet full time, this might be an opportunity to foster a pet and see if you are ready.
I do know this organization, because this past May, I adopted Addy from them and she is great. I will talking about her one of these days on this blog.
August 24th, 2009
Even though summer is coming to an end, at my beaches, there are plenty of things to do. A lot to choose from, for example, theatre venues, bandstand concerts and movies, fundraising events, and, of course, our beautiful beaches, and parks. Here are a few things this week that have peaked my interest:
Lewes, Delaware
Lewes Summer Music Schedule is held at the Stango Park, 110 Adams St., behind the Lewes Library. Free of charge from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Just remember to bring a chair and bug spray.
Tuesday, August 25th – The performers will be Dirty Kitchen Bluegrass
Friday, August 28th – Vinyl Schockley will be performing
Saturday, August 29th – The Children’s Beach House Barbecue at the Children’s Beach House on 1800 Bay Ave., Lewes, DE 19958. Tel 302-645-9184 or 302-655-4288. Individual tickets will be $85 but go on their website for more information www.cbhinc.org or e-mail inquiry@cbhinc.org This fundraising event is for their Sandcastle Program and it starts at 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
In the early 1930’s Lydia Chichester duPont founded this organization and its mission is to provide children with special needs the healing qualities the coastal environment has to offer.
For this particular fundraising event one of a kind shaker tables painted by local artists and sponsored by various businesses will be auctioned. They are gorgeous and you can see them on the above mentioned website.
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Bandstand:
Thursday, August 27th – Delaware Comedy Theatre will perform. It is an all age comedy improv. Their website is www.delawarecomedytheatre.com
Friday, August 28th – Volunteers of the U.S. Army Field Band. It started in 1981 and they are the U.S. Army’s premier touring show. Their music is from popular American to country, jazz and patriotic. Their website is www.armyfieldband.com/pages/ensembles/vols.html
Saturday, August 29th – Mario Rocco will be the performer. It is a variety show. He is a great performer who has opened for top stars and was even chosen to perform in Washington, D.C. for the president at a 911 benefit concert. His website is www.mariorocco.com
Dewey Beach, Delaware
Monday, August 24th – Tonight’s movie will be Beverly Hills Chihuahua at 8:30 p.m. (dusk) on Dagsworthy Beach. Check the lifeguard stand station on Dagsworthy St. in case of bad weather. Bring a chair and your family.
Bethany Beach Area
In Ocean View, Delaware, on Saturday, August 29th, you will find The Seashore Strider Running Club’s 3rd Ed Dean Memorial 4 Miler. Time will be 8:00 a.m. at Magnolias Seafood Bar & Grill, 30415 Cedar Neck Rd., Ocean View, DE 19970. This race is in memory of lifeguard Ed Dean. Contact Tim Bamforth at Tim@seashorestrider.com or check the website www.seashorestriders.com
Bethany Beach – Bandstand
Performances start at 7:30 p.m., otherwise noted. Hot line is 302-539-5484
Wednesday, August 26th – 100 Years of Broadway
Friday, August 28th – Cole Younger Band – Ballads, Folk and Western
Sunday, August 30th – Joe Bajone Jazz Quintet
Yoga at Sunrise- From 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Drop in fee. Bring mat and towel. For more information call 302-537-7838
Exercise Classes – Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Drop in. $6.00 per class. Time is 7:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. Call 302-537-7838 for more information.
Fenwick Island, Delaware
Freeman State at Bayside, 31750 Lakeview Dr., Selbyville, DE 19975. 4 miles west of Fenwick at the intersection of Rt. 54 and Rt. 20. Their tel. is 302-436-3015 and the website is www.freemanstage.org
The performances are:
Thursday, August 27th – at 7:00 p.m. First State Ballet Theatre. It is free of charge.
Friday, August, 28th – From 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. is Tommy Edward as Sir Rod Stewart – A Rod Stewart tribute.
Saturday, August 29th – 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. is Chocolate Covered Fairytales by Gary Lloyd. Storyteller for kids of all ages.
Ocean City, Maryland
Monday, August 24th there is a Greek Party at Sunset Park on South Division St. and the Bay. It will be a celebration of the Greek culture. Live entertainment, food and wine garden. The time will be 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and the website is www.ococean.com
Wednesday, August 26th, Concerts on the Beach at North Division St. Beach. It starts at 8:00 p.m. At these concerts you will find tribute bands and local favorites entertaining. Bring a chair. Tel. 800-626-2326 and website is www.ococean.com
Thursday, August 27th is the Bonfire Hour at North Division St. with a different speaker every time. The time is 9:00 p.m. but for more information go to www.oceancity.com or call them at 800-626-2326.
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