May 13th, 2015

Destination? Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Events, Activities, Delaware Beaches, Southern Delaware, Sussex County

Anyone complaining about the weather…oh, it might be a little hot, right?  Looking forward to the official opening of Summer 2015!!  So, What’s Going On?

Wednesday, 5/13 – WEDNESDAY BUSINESS MIXER at The Pond Bar & Grill, located at 3 South First Street in Downtown Rehoboth Beach.  Tel. 302-227-2234.  Website?  http://www.thepondrehoboth.com.  It is an exciting Wednesday at The Pond when they welcome back Doggies At The Beach and Saved Souls Animal Rescue as their sponsor for today’s Business Mixer.  FREE Buffet, FUN Prizes, and ENTERTAINMENT.  Mixers are open to the public.

Doggies At The Beach is a premiere 3,500 square foot indoor cage free, doggie day care with the goal that all doggies in their care have a fun, clean, and safe environment.  Webcams are available so you can watch your adorable pooches via the internet.  Please visit http://www.doggiesatthebeach.com so that you can see all the services they offer.  It is my Addy’s only place to stay when I am away.

Saved Souls Animal Rescue is an amazing organization that transports, fosters, and adopts animals in need.  Their goal is to help animals find forever homes.  This is local!!  They foster animals at their homes until they can find their “furever” home.  More info?  Please visit http://www.savedsoulsanimalrescue.com.

Friday, 5/15 – SOUTHERN DELAWARE FOR NEPAL – 15 Restaurants on May 15th will donate a portion of their proceeds to the Nepal Disaster Relief.  http://www.savethechildren.org.  SODEL Concepts, started by the late Matt Haley is including all of their restaurants:  Bluecoast, Catch 54, Papa Grande’s Coastal Taqueria in Fenwick, Papa Grande’s Coastal Taqueria in Rehoboth Beach, Lupo in Rehoboth, Northeast Seafood Kitchen, Fish On!, Matt’s Fish Camp, Plate Catering, Big Thunder Roadside Kitchen.  Others like DiFebo’s Italian Grille in Bethany and the newly opened DiFebo’s Italian Grille in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Claws, Fins (both locations), and Nage.

Saturday, 5/16 – REHOBOTH BEACH WALKING TOURS – The Rehoboth Beach Historical Society Kicks off its Walking Tours this Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand.  Look for the pink lace umbrella held by tour guide Jean Brolund.  The tour is a 45 minute gentle stroll around Downtown.  The cost of the tour is $10.  Reservations are required and may be obtained by calling the Rehoboth Beach Museum at 302-227-7310.  These tours provide general information about the history of Rehoboth Beach, while touching on several of the Storms that have shaped the coastline and the beachfront town.  There will be a total of 12 tours this year.  Please visit http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.

Sunday, 5/17 – REHOBOTH BEACH MUSEUM HOSTS NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER TALK – Sunday, at 2 p.m. at the Museum located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue.  Refreshments will be served and reservations are required by calling 302-227-7310.  For centuries, samplers provided a major part of a young girl’s education.  Young ladies learned the alphabet, and how to cout to ten; all that was considered necessary for them to know at the time.  Today, girls are educated, and samplers are appreciated for their part in helping us to learn about this part of our past.

Nationally-known needlework expert, Dolores Andrew will present this lecture.  She is a National Academy of Needlearts certified judge and author of books and historic needlework.  She has completed graduate study in Italian Renaissance embroidery and research in lesser known media such as Casalguidi and white work.

Have a good one!!

October 7th, 2014

Destination? Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Walking Tour, The Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk, Thursday, October 9th, Jolly Trolley History Tours, Friday, October 24th, “Love, Honor or Murder”, Saturday, October 25th, Delaware Beaches, Southern Delaware

I believe the photo is circa 1906 on Rehoboth Beach, Delaware….an award winning Boardwalk.  Since those times it has been the life of the town, strolling the boards with the Atlantic Ocean as the view!!

We have come a long way, but still the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk offers its visitors and residents a relaxing gathering place.  Some walk it, jog it, or even bring their dogs to it.

In the evenings, summer visitors gather at the Boardwalk for rides, games, and favorite Boardwalk Grub!!

WALKING TOUR; A GENTLE STROLL

Thursday, October 9th – Last walking tour…A 45 minute gentle stroll around Downtown Rehoboth Beach.  It starts at 9 a.m. at the Bandstand.  The cost?  Only $10.  Reservations are required and you may do so by calling the Rehoboth Beach Museum at 302-227-7310.  The tour provides general information about the history of Rehoboth Beach, while touching on several of the storms that have shaped the coastline and this beachfront town.  Walkers will be led from the Bandstand along Rehoboth Avenue, pointing out landmarks and providing photos of historical sites and events.

So, look for the lady with the PINK Parasol at the Bandstand.  You can bring your own too, if you have one to show it off!!  They think they have to most awesome one…..they are just sayin’.

JOLLY TROLLEY HISTORY TOURS

Just like they have been doing for the past few years, The Jolly Trolley joined forces this summer and fall with the Rehoboth Beach Museum to offer special tours of the Downtown area.  From the comfort of the inside of The Jolly Trolley you explore the town.  The cost is $10, cash only, please.

Two tours will be taking place on Friday, October 24th, which is the beginning of the Sea Witch Festival.  One tour will start at 9 a.m. and another will start at 10 a.m.  Reservations are required.  Please do so by calling 302-227-7310.

NOTE:  The Rehoboth Beach Museum is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, by the roundabout.  Tel. 302-227-7310.  Website?  http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.  The Rehoboth Beach Historical Society makes its home inside the Rehoboth Beach Museum.

Currently the exhibit called Cruisin’ is on display and celebrates the history of self-propelled vehicles and toys in motion.

Saturday, October 25th – “Love, Honor or Murder, presented by the Ad Hoc Radio Mystery Company….at 7 p.m. at the Museum on 511 Rehoboth Avenue.  Players will take the audience back to a time when people gathered around the radio and listened to mysteries and other programs loved by many.  The cost is $10 for everyone and reservations are required.  Please call 302-227-7310.

Have a great day!!