June 3rd, 2013

1st Annual Rehoboth Beach VegFest, Outdoor Festival, A Success in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Exhibitors, Speakers, Tastings, Delaware Beaches, Southern Delaware

Animal friendly cuisine, the benefits of choosing plant based foods.  I wanted to learn more.  Then, I came upon the card that announced an upcoming new festival in Rehoboth Beach….VegFest!  It would be a vegetarian celebration at the Beach.  It would feature speakers, cooking demonstrations, samples, exhibitors, food vendors and a little something for everyone…loved the vegetable garden, including the sensory garden where kids could touch and feel what was growing.

The festival was sponsored by Compassion Over Killing (COK), a national non-profit animal protection organization based in Washington,DC.  COK has another office in Los Angeles.  Since 1995, they have been working to end animal abuse.  If you are in Washington  on Saturday, September 28th, COK will be presenting DC VegFest.  More info?  Please visit http://www.cok.net.

Visiting Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland?  Both cities have online vegetarian resourses…where to eat in town.  Please check http://www.vegdc.com, and http://www.vegbaltimore.com.

In Rehoboth Beach you will find a social and outreach organization called VegRehoboth, a sister sponsor to this outdoor festival.  It is open to all residents and visitors to our beaches.  Even if you have that curiosity.  Some people want to cut back, some are vegetarians, vegans, and some called themselves part-time vegetarians.  VegRehoboth hosts social gatherings; make new friends, information and great food.  For more information, please visit http://www.vegrehoboth.com.

VegFest was held on a hot day but with a nice breeze.  Tents were set up to accommodate the speakers and cooking demonstrations.

One of the speakers, Dr. Ruby Lathon who is a holistic health and wellness expert is an advocate for plant based nutrition.  She made a couple of dishes, one in particular, caught my attention.  Made with kale and mango.  As soon as I get the recipe, I will put it on the post.  It looked so easy and it was delicious.  To learn more about Dr. Lathon’s story, please visit http://www.rubylathon.com.

Strolling from one booth to another I met Chef Kris.  It was good to finally meet her in person and not through the postings on Facebook.  Kris is a personal chef and she also holds cooking classes year-round.  More info?  Please visit http://www.abracadinner.com.

Kris also offers Dinner N Massage…in your own home.  To know more about it, please visit http://www.dinnernmassage.com.

Great to say hello to Kari Ainsworth.  Kari is the owner of Kia Massage and Wellness.  She is a Southern Delaware based Holistic Coach, working with both, men and women, one-to-one in person.  She is a Licensed massage therapist, licensed cosmetologist, intrinsic coach and yoga instructor.  Please call her if you want to get off from the diet roller-coaster and learn more about her passion for holistic nutrition and health. Her motto? ” Find Your Balance, Live Your Bliss”.  Her website? http://www.kiamassagellc.com.

Sue Ryan, owner of Good Earth Market & Organic Farm was having a blast with her customers.  Good Earth is located at 31806 Good Earth Lane in Clarksville, Delaware, only about 4 miles west of Bethany Beach on Rt. 26.  Great events happening at the farm.  Please call 302-537-7100, or visit http://www.goodearthmarket.com.

Continued on my VegFest strolling, I stopped next at Rehoboth Beach Pet Sitting Service.  This, in your own home, pet care service has been in the area for a couple of years.  They serve Rehoboth Beach and Lewes.  They are insured and bonded.  Owned by Lynn Barnett and Brent Joyce Finkbiner.  Tel. 302-827-4966.  They are another option, in case you do not want to take your best friend to a boarding facility.  If your pet needs medication, they are able to take care of it, as well.  Website?  http://www.rehobothbeachpetsitting.com.

Another stop at Delmarva Board Sports Adventures.  For the entire family, from Lewes to Assateague.  Stand Up Paddle Boarding.  They have a new waterfront location on Rt. 54 and the Bay in Fenwick Island, next to Harpoon Hanna’s.  They offer a Cape Henlopen Delaware Dolphin Excursion, paddling the calm waters of the Delaware Bay in search of the many dolphins who frolic nearby.  How about SUP Wellness?  Yoga, and meditation on a paddle board.  You may call to reserve your spot.  Classes are held on a secluded Delmarva pond.  Windsurfing lesson and rentals, as well.  To know more, please visit http://www.delmarvaboardsportsadventures.com.

It is called MERR, and that was by next stop.  This is a non-profit stranding and rehabilitation organization completely committed to marine mammal and sea turtle rescue and conservation.  They are first responders for stranded mammals and sea turtles.  Their new automobile license plate is now available.  It passed the House & Senate and was signed into law August 1st by Governor Jack Markell; also approved by the DMV.  So, if you are a resident of Delaware…one time fee of $50; MERR gets $35 back.  More info?  Please visit http://www.merrinstitute.org.

Delaware Votes for Animals….Protecting animals through political action.  This is a non partisan organization and to know more, please visit http://www.voteanimalsde.org.

The Delaware SPCA – Georgetown Shelter is very active.  Their available dogs for adoption are always out and about, trying to find their forever home.  And, they were at VegFest.  The Georgetown Shelter is located at 22918 Dupont Blvd., Georgetown, DE 19947.  Tel. 302-856-6361.  You can adopt but they also need volunteers.  Please visit http://www.delspca.org.  You can find Delaware SPCA Georgetown Shelter on Facebook, as well.

This guy was in his own Oasis….being given a massage by Oasis Wellness Spa.  I think he was asleep; so relaxed.  Oasis Wellness Spa is located at 415 Rehoboth Avenue with parking available year-round.  They offer skincare, massage therapy, yoga…host a bridal party or a spa day with a friend or two.  Just Check them out at http://www.oasiswellnessspa.net.

I enjoyed every minute of it, hope they continue to have it….I think they have the community and visitor support already!  Great job.  Thanks!

May 6th, 2012

Spring Fling, Doggies at The Beach, The Pottery Place, BIN 66, Georgetown Shelter, Delaware SPCA, Raising funds, Awareness, Having Fun, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware Beaches

It is now evening and as I sat down to write this post, I was thinking that it was really a nice Sunday.  It started with an early breakfast in downtown Rehoboth Beach with a friend.  Then, I went to see what was going on at The Pottery Place where Doggies at The Beach had organized a fun event to raise money for the Georgetown Shelter, Delaware SPCA.

I have mentioned Doggies at The Beach often.  It is where I leave my, rescued dog, Addy, when I go away.  I do so with total confidence that she will get the best care.  This is a cage free facility with 24 hour human supervision.  They are located at 18806 John J. Williams Highway (Rt. 24) in Rehoboth.  Tel. 302-644-8200.  Website? http://www.doggiesatthebeach.com.

Jim, who is the top dog at this facility had organized this event.  It took place at The Pottery Place, located at 20717 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1).  Tel. 302-227-1660.  Their other location is in Fenwick Island at Fenwick Sunshine Plaza, 1500 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1).  Tel. 302-539-3603.  Website http://www.potteryplaceperks.com.

Another sponsor was BIN 66 Fine Wine & Spirits with 2 locations.  One, next to The Pottery Place at 20729 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1).  This is their Highway One Flagship Store.  Tel. 302-227-6161.  Their other location is in Downtown Rehoboth Beach at 301 Rehoboth Ave. at The Shops at The Pearl.  Tel. 302-227-6966.  Website? http://www.bin66.com.

And, free hotdogs, cooked on site were offered by Bethany Blues Lewes.  Bethany Blues Lewes is located at 618285 Coastal Highway (between Lewes and Rehoboth Beach).  Tel. 302-644-2500.  Website?  http://www.bethanyblues.com.  Eric was cooking and the grilled hotdogs were perfect!!

The proceeds from this fun event were for the Georgetown Shelter, Delaware SPCA.  It is located at 22918 Dupont Blvd., Georgetown, DE.  Tel. 302-856-6361.  Website?  www.delspca.org.  When you open the website it will show two locations in Delaware.  Click on the Sussex County Shelter.  You can see what dogs are available and their story online. 

This shelter has been so great in promoting their dogs.  You can also find them on Facebook at Georgetown Shelter, Delaware SPCA.  They have tons of events to raise awareness and funds and to find their adoptable dogs their forever homes.  The facebook page will give you updates and keep you informed as the dogs get adopted.  They are doing an amazing job.  The volunteers are caring and, definitely, animal lovers.

Today they had one cat at the event, but they have plenty at the shelter.

Their dogs were:

Fozzy, aka Fozzy Bear –  I fell in love with him.  He was so gentle and so funny.  Very well behaved.  If you want to check him out, and read his story, go on the website above mentioned and he is there as Fozz-35.

Valentino was so cute and full of energy.  You will find him on the website as Valentino-102.

Beetle was very interested in my hotdog.  He can be found at the website under Beetle-213.

That's Valentino with the Volunteer

Phineas & Ferb were found together and what a pair they were!!  Obedient and amazingly calm.  They will need to be adopted together.  You can read more about them on the website as Phineas & Ferb.

People were mingling and having fun.  Some brought their dogs and were having their pictures taken at the Party Booth. 

This little dog was sitting in the lifeguarding chair posing like she did that every day.

Definitely, a diva…check her nails!!  The perfect pedicure.

What surprised us the most was the arrival of Reggie, the potbelly pig.  He came with its owner who had adopted Reggie from the Georgetown Shelter, Delaware SPCA.  He was so sweet and so friendly!!  He also is used to dogs since there are a few in his household.

What is left to say?  Well, animals bring joy, peace, and serenity to its owners.  It is proven that therapy dogs improve the lifes of the ones they touch.  I look at Addy and she looks back with those eyes that say “thank you for giving me a chance”.  If only she realized that she has given so much more in return.

Talk to you later…