June 15th, 2013
It goes without saying that this is an outdoor event, so please, check the weather!! But, it looks like a great week-end for the outdoor activities that define “fun” at the Delaware Beaches.
Paddle for a Purpose: Horseshoe Crabs!!… It is a fundraising event with Coastal Kayak to benefit the Horseshoe Crab Conservation Fund. Horseshoe crab populations occupy an important ecological niche in estuarine and coastal habitats along the Mid-Atlantic coast. Adult horseshoe crabs are food for sea turtles, sharks and terrestrial species such as racoons and foxes. And, their eggs are a vital food source for shorebirds. The concentrations of shorebirds that come to feed on the eggs of the horseshoe crab are also important to the ecotourism industry of the Delaware Bay.
Fishing from a stealthy kayak is the perfect way to get to where the fish are. Coastal Kayak guides will take you to some great freshwater fishing holes so you can get hooked on this fun activity. The cost is $60 per person. The minimum aage is 12 years old.
Participants must have their own fishing gear and fresh water license. More info? Please visit http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/fw/fisheries/pages/newfishinglicense.aspx. Or, http://www.destateparks.com/activities/fishing/index.asp.
The Horseshoe Crab Conservation Fund is an endowment fund created by ERDG to support community based horseshoe crab conservation initiatives. More info? Please visit http://www.horseshoecrab.org.
Coastal Kayak is located at 36840 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1) in Fenwick Island, DE 19944, across from the Fenwick Island State Park Bathhouse. More info? Please visit http://www.coastalkayak.com.
Have a great week-end.
Note: Some info. for the post was taken from http://www.dnr.state.md.us.
June 7th, 2013
 
To be able to sit outdoors and enjoy dinner at this time of the year at the Delaware Beaches, is priceless. It is our time to shine in Southern Delaware; beautiful skies, balmy temperatures.
Matt Haley Companies invite you to enjoy a special evening at Good Earth Market & Organic Farm. It will be an outdoor event; a farm to table dinner. It will take place on Tuesday, June 18th at 6 p.m. Tickets are $95; limited seating. For tickets and information, please call 302-537-7100. Good Earth Market & Organic Farm is located 4 miles west of Bethany Beach on Rt. 26, at 31806 Good Earth Lane in Clarksville, DE 19970.
All proceeds will benefit The Delaware Adolescent Program, Inc. (DAPI) is a non-profit organization developed in 1969 in New Castle County, Delaware, to provide pregnant teens a way to continue their education and receive prenatal care. Please visit http://www.dapi.org.
The evening will begin with a cocktail hour with appetizers being passed around the guests. Then, the main course will be family style. The dessert will be showcasing produce grown on site.
A farm to table dinner extends an invitation to converse at the dinner table….I have been to them and they are unique!
All food will be prepared by Plate Catering, a Division of The Matt Haley Companies.
Have a great time!!
Note: Photos were taken at Good Earth Market & Organic Farm.
November 25th, 2012
Meet Kari and Marci. These are the two ladies who are at the helm of Chicks for Charity. On its second year, Chicks for Charity is dedicated to assisting those less fortunate.
It was started by Kari and Marci on July of 2010. Many of the charitable organizations that Chicks for Charity have helped, are essential community resource agencies that aid kids, families, the elderly, abandoned animals, and those that are undeserved and in need.
You can find Chicks for Charity Southern Delaware on Facebook. You can also check their website, http://www.chicksforcharity.us.
Once a month an invite arrives to my email. This month’s Chicks for Charity Dinner will be held, as usual, at Fish On!, located at the Villages of Five Points in Lewes, Delaware. Time? 6:30 p.m. Date? Wednesday, 11/28.
This dinner will benefit “Help-Portrait”. This is a global movement of photographers using their time, gear and expertise to give back to those in need. The idea behind Help-Portrait is simple: First, find someone in need. Secondly, take their portrait. Third, print their portrait. Fourth, deliver their portrait. Help Portrait 2012 will take place worldwide on Saturday, December 8th, and locally in Georgetown, Delaware. It is being organized by professional photographer, Keith Mosher and a group of more than 50 volunteers. Website? http://www.help-portrait.com.
Two delicious entrees to choose from along with appetizer and dessert. $25.00 per person, includes gratuity. Cash or checks only, please. Payable to Fish On! Cash bar available.
There will be great raffle items and a 50/50 too! RSVP to gals4thegood@aol.com. Please, no calls to the restaurant.
The dinners are delicious….you can meet new friends….you will be supporting a charitable organization serving the community.
Note: Chicks for Charity Southern Delaware welcomes your donations. Raffle items are always needed for the dinner events!!
November 1st, 2012
The idea is to stroll Rehoboth Beach, find great deals, enjoy great food, and check the local art. Proceeds from the wristbands you purchase for $10 will go to local charities. The Rehoboth Elementary Art Docent Program and Nikki May Cancer Fund will be the recipients.
This is the 2nd Annual Rehoboth Cocoa Crawl, with so many participating stores and restaurants. Even though it is only in its 2nd year, it is becoming an event not to be missed. Downtown Rehoboth Beach is such a walkable town; the merchants are so friendly. Should be fun!!
So the place to be on Friday, 11/2, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. is Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Enjoy delectable drinks with and without spirits!! Activities for the young ones!! You can purchase the wristbands at tents in First Street Station and in front of Heidi Lowe Gallery. They can also be purchased at WSFS branches, Azura Clothing, South Moon Under, Carltons & Bellmoor prior to the event. The purchase of a wristband enters you to win over $2,000 grand prize drawing at the end of the evening. You must be present to win.
If you have any questions, please call 302-226-9650. You can also visit http://www.azuraclothing.net.
The connection of Azura Clothing to Rehoboth Cocoa Crawl is simple. Its owner, Alyssa Titus, is also the founder and force behind Rehoboth Cocoa Crawl. I stopped today at Azura to take a few pictures. Afterall, it should be featured on this post. Putting together these kinds of events takes a lot of dedication. Alyssa has a family and juggles the dynamics of a family and a business, or two for that matter. She also owns, Clad, which is located at the First Street Station, in Downtown Rehoboth Beach.
Azura Clothing is located at 139 Rehoboth Ave., Tel. 302-226-9650. Website? http://www.azuraclothing.net.
Chatting with Alyssa, I found out that she is also a designer. She has her own label. And, she has been in the business for a long time.
This has not been my first visit to Azura. But, it has been the first visit in which I have to pay more attention to detail. First impression? I liked it. The store is bright and full of merchandise. If you are attending the Rehoboth Cocoa Crawl you are going to be pleasantly surprised.
I can see why Alyssa likes the quote; “A woman creates her style and fashion”. Alyssa told me that she looks for very unique pieces. The ones that can set you apart from the rest. She blends styles very well; trendy, casual, and classic.
To check the individual brands carried at Azura, please visit http://www.azuraclothing.net/our-brands.html.
This is what I found today:
Dresses
   
Jackets
 
Casual Tops
 
Jeans
   
Shoes
Bags
Home Accessories & Gifts
Jewelry
 
Azura Clothing also carries jewelry by designer Charles Albert. He designs very unique pieces of jewelry. Pretty much one-of-a-kind creations. Alchemia “zero karat gold” infuses a blend of base metals to simulate the look and feel of 18k gold, but very affordable. This new allow is nickel-free, lead-free, and hypoallergenic.
Please note that Azura Clothing also has its own line of lotions, body and hair care. All made by Azura here in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Shopping in the boutiques of our coastal towns, here at the Delaware Beaches, where you get personal attention is pretty nice….talk to you later.
October 17th, 2012
Just like visitors come to our Delaware and Maryland beaches for R & R….we, the residents of the Eastern Shore take off west, over the Bay Bridge, to do our own sightseeing. Annapolis is one of those towns that is gorgeous at any time of the year. It is Maryland’s capital. And, that’s where my friend, Trish, and I went last month. Just for the day. It really does not take long. First of all, the trip served also for us to catch up. It took around 1 1/2 hours, and to tell you the truth that is not much when you are used to driving here or there in our neck of the woods, so to speak.
Our first stop was The Annapolis Towne Centre. You have seen these types of set-ups throughout the U.S. One destination, where you can shop, dine, live and work. Retail on the bottom, residences up on top. Sounds dangerous, don’t you think? The Annapolis Town Centre is very easy to get to. The location is 2505 Riva Rd. If traveling on Rt. 50, the Exit will be 23B Parole.
We came upon As Kindred Spirits, located at 1915 Towne Centre Blvd. Tel. 410-573-9108. Website? http://www.askindredspirits.com.
The term “as kindred spirits” means “an individual with the same beliefs, attitudes or feelings as oneself”. We loved the store from the moment we stepped in. We did not meet the owner, Rukmini Walker, but if you would like to know more about her, then please visit http://www.askindredspirits.com/about-us.aspx. Her first store was opened at the then Stapleton Int’l. Airport in Denver, Colorado…then, moved to Maryland…the rest is history. Other locations are at Congressional Plaza in Rockville, and Reagan National Airport, Terminal B, in Washington, D.C.
We did meet Janet Roessler, who works for As Kindred Spirits as their Events, and Public Relations Representative. She walked us through the store. It is that kind of store where you find a little bit of this and a little bit of that. Gift ideas, accessories, art glass, jewelry and home decor, lamps, mirrors, paper weights, scarves and even ties.
So, let’s go shopping:
 
Jewelry:
The following jewelry was very interesting. The Designer, Ayala Bar, was born, and, at present, resides in Israel. In the 1980’s she surfaced as a prominent Israeli jeweler. Her current designs blend natural elements and glass with assorted metals and fabrics to create a rich mosaic and therefore limited edition pieces. The materials used were glass beads, Swarovski crystals, mineral stones, and fabric. The metal was tarnish-resistant and hypo-allergenic.
There were pieces of jewelry for everyone.
 
These chimers were so neat. They work with the sun or any type of light will do, as well.
Lots of unique gifts and fun things…holidays are around the corner.
 
As Kindred Spirits is taking part in a fundraising event that will take place on Thursday, October 18th from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. at The Annapolis Towne Centre. If you are in Annapolis or passing through, you might want to check it out. Here are the details.
It is the 3rd Annual Taste of The Towne Centre & Fashion Show. It will take place at Great Gatherings which is located at right on the Annapolis Towne Centre. Website? http://www.mygreatgatherings.com. This store is dedicated to the art of celebrating, with the following motto:
Take a peak at a couple of their showrooms:
The fundraising event will have tastings from the Town Centre restaurants, fashions by the Towne Centre fashion retailers, and a silent auction, including gift certificates, jewelry and much more!. There will be music, pool and game tables open, plus wine and beer.
Tickets are: $30 in advance or $35 at the door. You can purchase tickets from As Kindred Spirits, Great Gatherings or by visiting http://www.friendslhs.org.
100% of proceeds go to the Light House Homeless Prevention Support Center located at 10 Hudson St. in Annapolis, MD. The mission of this non-profit is “to help rebuild lives with compassion by providing shelter and services to prevent homelessness and empower people as they transition toward self-sufficiency”. The Light House is both a facility and a program. More info? Please visit http://www.annapolislighthouse.org.
Have a great time!! Talk to you later.
 From As Kindred Spirits
August 17th, 2012
The Town of Lewes, Delaware is located on the lower reach of the Delaware Bay. It is considered an ocean resort; the ocean is nearby at Cape Henlopen.
It seems summer has been flying by all of us. Our second season at the Delaware Beaches is just as good….soooo, hang in there. If you are visiting Lewes, this is what’s going on.
Saturday, 8/18 – Historic Lewes Farmers’ Market – 8 a.m. until Noon, at the Lewes Historical Society Campus. Please remember that no pets are allowed. Address? 110 Shipcarpenter Street. More info? Please visit http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org.
At 10 a.m. there will be a Cooking Demonstration by Plate Catering’s Head Chef, Jen Blakeman. More info. on Plate Catering? Please visit http://www.plate-catering.com.
 Cannonball House Saturday, 8/18 – At 3:00 p.m. at the Midway School #178, at the Lewes Historic Complex, Commander Timothy R. Dring USNR-Retired will present “Maritime Rescue along the Delaware Coast: The History, Stations, and Equipment of the U.S. Life-Saving Service and the U.S. Coast Guard”.
Start at the Midway School at the Lewes Historic Complex, then, you are invited for a walk to the Lewes Life-Saving Station.
This is a free event and no reservations are required.
For more information, please visit the Lewes Chamber at http://www.leweschamber.com.
Saturday, 8/18 – Opera at the Beach – An Evening with Patricia Racette – 8:00 until 10:00 p.m. Soprano Patricia Racette, a leading artist at The Metropolitan Opera and the Washington National Opera has been called “one of the world’s best sopranos” by New York’s WQXR, will sing a program of operatic favorites and jazz and Broadway standards. A Touch of Italy Restaurant will dazzle the palate with a pre-performance reception of Italian appetizers and beverages. Location? Cape Henlopen High School Theatre. This event is in support of Coastal Concerts and The Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center. Tickets are $50 and $75, and can be purchased online at http://www.operaatthebeach.com. Doors will open at 6:30; performance will begin at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 8/19 – 4th Annual Greene Turtle Lewes 5K Walk/Run – 7:15 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. This is a benefit for the Cancer Support Community Delaware. Registration begins at 7:15 a.m. with the 5K run/walk race starting at 8:15 a.m. Races2Run will manage the event and provide complete online race results. The event will begin at The Greene Turtle Sports Bar and Grille located at The Villages at Five Points in Lewes. Walkers and runners will travel along a fast, flat course within the Five Points residental neighborhoods. For more info., and to register online, visit http://www.cancersupportdelaware.org.
The mission of the Cancer Support Community Delaware is to “ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community.”
Sunday, 8/19 – Yoga With Dimitra at the Lewes Canalfront Park, 211 Front Street. Please take your mat or towel. 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Tuesday, 8/21 – Chicks for Charity (Southern Delaware) Dinner at Fish On!, located at The Villages of Five Points, Lewes, at 6:30 p.m. Two delicious entrees to choose from along with appetizers and dessert. $25/person includes gratuity. Cash or check only, payable to Fish On! This August dinner will benefit “Alex’s Lemonade Stand”. There will be raffle items and 50/50 raffle. RSVP to gals4thegood@aol.com. Please, no calls to the restaurant. Chicks for Charity (Southern Delaware) is a charitable organization serving our community. To find out the connection to Alex’s Lemonade Stand, please visit http://www.chicksforcharity.us.
Tuesday, 8/21 – Summer Concert at Stango Park, 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., on King’s Highway, next to the Lewes Public Library. The performance will be by The Navy Band Sea Chanters. This is the United States Navy’s Official Chorus. A variety of music ranging from traditional choral to opera, Broadway, and contemporary.
Have a great time!!
June 9th, 2012
It was another one of those evenings when you are taken back by the generosity of our communities.
A fundraising event for Global Delaware. Until last year, I really did not know what it was or what it actually did. I know now a little bit more. You are probably wondering, what is it?
The Global Delaware Fund was established by restauranteur and philanthropist, Matthew Haley and SoDel Concepts. Since its inception the mission was to promote education and sustainability, here, in Delaware and around the globe. Our little small wonder of a state is making a difference all the way to Nepal.
The Global Delaware Fund is managed by Hugh Leahy of Delaware Community Foundation, 36 The Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947. Tel. 302-856-4393. Email: hleahy@delcf.org. Website? www.theglobaldelawarefund.com.
Global Delaware is a non-profit organization. It provides goods and services to children at risk in distressed situations. And, also provides essential services to children and adults, here, in Delaware and beyond.
Some of these services, which are essential, and some of us take it for granted, are clothing, shelter and food.
Counseling, mentoring, scholarships, fellowships, and education grants for students in grades K-12, including support for special needs and students with learning disabilities.
Some of the beneficiaries are: La Esperanza, Crossroads Drug Treatment Center, Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre, Delaware’s Foster Children, Youth Development: Domestic Skills Classes, Children and Families First of Delaware, Boys and Girls Club Delaware, Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, Delaware Center for the Inland Bays, Pranjal Academy in Nepal, and Victory House Boy’s.
Matt gave us all a brief introduction of what Global Delaware is all about and its importance. The evening had a purpose; that while having a fun night, the raising of funds would be key to its success.
And it was. There was a huge silent auction. The shops, restaurants, went all out in their donations. Spa packages, golf packages, clothing, jewelry, wine, and art.
Just enough items on the live auction. Butch Emmert from Emmert Auctions was the auctioneer for the evening. Butch is colorful, energetic and fun. If you have seen him in action, you know what I mean.
This event took place at Fish On in Lewes, Delaware. Morsels of delicious appetizers were being passed around. My crabcake was tasty and just the right size to pop in my mouth.
One of the items that caught my attention, and I imagine the attention of many others, was the Airfare and 3 night stay for two at Wine Resort Conti Di San Bonifacio in Tuscany, Italy. This is an exclusive jewel of a hotel, suspended between sky and vines. Perfect for those who seek a retreat from their busy lives. You want to know more? Check http://www.disanbonifacio.com.
I think Matt and Global Delaware were happy with the outcome of the evening. Everyone had a good time, much needed funds were raised.
Note: Online donations are accepted through the Delaware Community Foundation, www.delcf.org. To donate by check, please make it payable to: The Global Delaware Fund, P.O. Box 31, Bethany Beach, DE 19930. Every little helps someone in need.
And, when donating, please specify whether you would like your funds distributed locally or abroad.
Oh, I almost forgot to tell you…Global Delaware is on Facebook. Go ahead and “Like” them.
Some information for this post was taken from Global Delaware Fund. Have a great week-end!! Talk to you later…
April 12th, 2012
It really does become a destination; so many things going on in downtown Delray Beach. So let’s not waste any time and get on with the show.
Thursday, 4/12 – By the time you read this you will probably know that Delray Beach has welcomed its new restauranteur, Zach Erdem. 75 Main Delray has opened and its location is 270 East Atlantic Ave. The new restaurant will be serving brunch from 10:30 – 4:30 p.m. and dinner will be served from 4:30 p.m. until 11 p.m., daily. Tel. 561-243-7975. Website? www.75main.com.
Delray Beach was chosen by Mr. Erdem for his second restaurant because this Village by The Sea is a vibrant coastal community and a destination in itself. The sister restaurant, 75 Main is located in Southampton, NY.
75 Main Delray is a restaurant and a lounge. The cuisine? Contemporary American Cuisine with Mediterranean accents. The “sleek lounge with a sexy vibe” will feature European DJs spinning a blend of house music from 10:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. And…the signature drink? The 75 Maintini, which will change with the season…Spring brings Stoli Elite and Passion Fruit Juice.
I know Delray Beach has discriminating palates; the town is known for its restaurants. Can’t wait to try it.
Friday, 4/13 through Sunday, 4/15 – The Delray Affair. This is the 50th Anniversary for the greatest and most popular Arts & Crafts Show in South Florida. It is also one of the oldest. Along Atlantic Ave., over 10 city blocks and side streets, all within walking distance will have vendors, exhibitors, food, and entertainment.
Friday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Free Admission. Please visit http://www.delrayaffair.com for all the details, like directions, maps, vendors, exhibitors, rules, etc. etc.
Fridays, Saturdays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays – Live Entertainment at The Atlantic Grille located at the Seagate Hotel, at 1000 East Atlantic Avenue. Tel. 561-665-4900. Website? http://www.theseagatehotel.com.
Fridays and Saturdays the entertainment begins at 8:30 p.m. until 12:30 p.m. Singer and piano player, Orson Whitfield, entertains the crowds.
Tuesday is Doo Wop, which begins at 8 p.m. until 11 p.m.
Wednesday is called Tropical Wednesdays with Steel Drum Band from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Then, Orson Whitfield will be entertaining from 8 p.m. until 11 p.m.
Thursday’s entertainment will begin at 7:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. with Orson Whitfield and/or Brooke Eden.
Don’t forget that their Happy Hour starts at 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.
The Atlantic Grille, of course, is open for dinner, as well.
Saturday, 4/14 – Every Saturday morning the Delray GreenMarket opens at 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. It is located South of Atlantic Ave. on SE 4th Ave. Local produce, baked goods, flowers and music fill the air so early on Saturdays. April is National Florida Tomato Month, so please check them out…there should be plenty of them.
Saturday, 4/14, Sunday, 4/15, and Saturday, 4/21 – “Arts Garage is a multi-disciplinary cultural hub for visual artists, musicians, performers, film presenters and arts educators”. It is located at 180 NE First St. It is in the ground level parking garage on NE 1st & NE 2nd Sts. Tel. 561-450-6357. Website? www.artsgarage.org. You can find them of Facebook and Twitter.
On Saturday, 4/14 at 8 p.m., Grammy nominated Othello Molineaux’s powerhouse performances blend Afro-Caribbean sounds with funky steel drum beats.
On Sunday, 4/15 at 7 p.m. Mad Romance, “one of the most exciting jazz vocal groups in America”!!
On Saturday, 4/21 at 8 p.m. is Jesse Jones, Jr., the Father of ‘Scat-Hop’ and Miami Jazz Hall of Fame inductee, saxophonist extraordinaire.
Please check their website, www.artsgarage.com for more info. and schedule of events.
Wednesday, 4/18 – Event at Bostons located at 40 South Ocean Blvd. from 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Suzanne Boyd of CBS12 Candidate for Woman of the Year by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) South Palm Beach County Chapter, will be the Celebrity Bartender.
She will be raising funds in honor of 4 year old, Ryan Alarcon, from Boca Raton, a leukemia survivor. His doctors say that without the research done by the LLS, Ryan would not be in remission today.
You can attend the event, you can make a donation by visiting http://www.pbf.mwoyspb.llsevent.org/supportsuze.
Suzanne is welcoming your comments at www.facebook.com/SuzanneBoyd.
Cocktails and great auction prizes!! Live Music by Amber Leigh Band.
Friday, 4/20 – Murder on the Beach is located at 273 Pineapple Grove. It is a mystery book and entertainment store. I thought this booksigning event looked interesting and worth saving the date. Michael Lester, who was the former North Florida Chaplain turned noir novelist will be signing his latest book, Burnt Offerings, at 7 p.m.
For more info. and schedule of events, please call 561-279-7790 or visit www.murderonthebeach.com.
Saturday, 4/21 – Beer Fest at the Old School Square Pavilion and Park. 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Live Music and Gourmet Food Trucks.
Advance ticket purchase – $30 or $75 for VIP
Tickets at the Gate – $40 or $85 for VIP
VIP includes complimentary food, beer, wine and signature cocktails…other perks, as well.
Please check www.oldschoolbeerfest.com. Please remember that this is a 21 year old and over event.
And….if you think this is just too much excitement for you and there is no way….then, please, by all means, if it is one of those beautiful South Florida days, head towards the beach.
And relax and watch the Florida lizards. Cute isn’t it?
Have a great time!!
 
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