February 7th, 2024
An annual event for many years The Polar Bear Plunge Weekend has been raising funds for Special Olympics Delaware. So many people come to Rehoboth Beach because what else are you going to do the first week in February?
I got a call from our local celebrity, The Rehoboth Foodie, wondering if I could take his place judging the wings and ice cream event. Is the Pope Catholic? Of course, I was honored.
I have an idea how my wings should look and taste. I was so excited.
The event was at The Atlantic Sands Hotel on Baltimore Ave. And these were your Judges?
Left to right was Kathy, the Rehoboth Foodie’s sister, yours truly, Pam George, writer, editor and food blogger, and Steve, her husband.
Wing enthusiasts will be celebrating Super Bowl Sunday eating away chicken wings prepared in many different ways. It has been stated that about 1 billion wings will be enjoyed on that day.?
Prior to the public coming in we went through the different tables tasting. We had to judge based on Appearance, Texture/Tenderness, Taste. For the ice, same except no tenderness ?
My first stop was Zogg’s. They are located on 1 Wilmington Ave.
I loved everything about them. They hit all the boxes in such an amazing way.
Next tasting was Tiki Jac’s. They are located at 71 Rehoboth Ave. These wings looked beautiful. Smoked with a rum glaze. I would have preferred them more crispy.
I was told that when you are cooking wings for the amount of guests coming in…….1,500 expected the sauces or glazes poured over tend to soften the skin.
Let’s try an ice cream to clean the palate. Woodside Creamery had a delicious ice cream. They are located in Hockessin and everything is made from scratch. The only place you can get their ice cream in Rehoboth Beach is at The Ice Cream Store. It hit all the boxes.
You start eating and yummy it is and then that green caramel explodes in your mouth.
A stop to Fish On was next.
Their wings looked great.
Usually when you order wings they bring you a blue cheese sauce for dipping. A sprinkle of blue cheese gave them a great kick.
Iron Hill Brewery had another great presentation but I still think they needed to be crispier. Iron Hill is located at 19815 Coastal Highway.
Kara’s Sugar Kitchen. Soft almost like a custard.
Ladies I love your photo?? I apologize because while enjoying my ice cream I forgot to take a photo. The crisp complemented the ice cream so well.
Kara’s Sugar Kitchen is on Social Media.
Kiwi’s Kove had a blend of spices giving them a little heat. They are located at 101 N. Boardwalk
The doors opened and I could see the people were ready. It was so much fun and for a very good cause with funds staying in Delaware.
Our job was complete but not before telling Kathy that it was a pleasure to have met her.
Until then. Please remember that AboutMyBeaches is on Instagram and Facebook.
June 5th, 2013
The 27th Annual Statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run began tonight with a send-off at 7 p.m. from the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. In the 26 year history of Delaware Law Enforcement for Special Olympics, more than $4.3 million has been raised.
I was so surprised to see cars bumper to bumper on Coastal Highway around 8 p.m. Then, I saw it. The “Flame of Hope”. The very front officer was carrying it. It will be carried by over 500 police officers 160 miles over 3 days across the state, leading up to the Opening Ceremonies of the 43rd Summer Games. Delaware is the only state in the country that runs a lit “Flame of Hope” the entire length of the state prior to its Summer Games.
Runners lead the “Flame of Torch” out of town with the first mile dedicated to Cpl. Chris Shea, DSP, who was tragically killed in a traffic accident. The flames stops for the night at the Delaware State Police Troop 7 in Lewes.
The Torch Run resumes on Thursday in 3 Sussex Country locations: Delmar, Lewes, and Georgetown. The 3 Sussex County legs of the Torch Run unite in Harrington, where the 3 torches will become one and the run will continue north through Kent County. Ceremonies will take place at Legislative Hall in Dover at 2 p.m., Wilmington Police Dept. on Friday, at 1:20 p.m. and the Summer Games Family Picnic on Friday, at 5 p.m. All times are approximate.
The “Flame of Hope” will then be carried into the Opening Ceremony of the Summer Games, which begin Friday at 7 p.m. at the Bob Carpenter Center. For more information, please visit http://www.sode.org, or http://www.sode.org/fundraisers/torch-run-for-special-olympics-delaware.
Special Olympics Delaware has been changing the lives of Delawareans for 40 years. “Over 3,500 athletes with intellectual disabilities have proven that, given the chance, no disability is too great to overcome.”
Have a great time!!
Note: Information for this post was taken from Special Olympics Delaware.
January 31st, 2013
The other day someone said to me how much they loved the changes in the seasons. You are not kidding!! We have had frigid temperatures, snow, rain, wind, balmy breezes, and all in a matter of a week. Still, the truth of the matter is that Southern Delaware is lucky to have mild winters. Lots of people coming to play and stay at the Delaware beaches….you know, low property taxes, tax free shopping, restaurants and the outdoors.
If you are visiting this week-end you have might have to be bold. You will, definitely, get cold. It is a week-end festival of sorts with events that get the communities together. So, this is what’s going on in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
 
Friday, 2/1 – 2/3 – The Lewes Polar Bear Plunge, a major fundraising event for Special Olympics Delaware. Website? http://www.plungede.org. The Lewes Polar Bear Plunge started in 1992. Since then, it has become a Delaware Happening every year. “Special Olympics Delaware changes lives by promoting understanding, acceptance and inclusion between people with and without intellectual disabilities.” Want to know more? Please visit http://www.sode.org.
Please note that the OnLine Registration is now closed for the 2013 Plunge, but you can still register at the event as a Day-Of Bears at the Plunge and Day-Of Runners at the run. You can find the schedule at http://www.plungede.org/plan-your-plunge/register.asp.
If you have still not registered and is Sunday morning, you can still do that beginning at 10 a.m. All you will need is $50. Look for a special line that says “Day-of Bears” at the registration tent on Rehoboth Avenue near the Boardwalk.
New this Year?
The Pooch Plunge – Your 4-legged friends can support Special Olympics too. Don’t leave them behind! this event is at 11 a.m. on the beach at Rehoboth Avenue. Each pooch registers for $25 and then “plunge” into wading pools that will be lined up at the beach. Each of them will receive an official Pooch Plunge bandana and portable bowl.
The Polar Ice Cream Throwdown – King’s Ice Cream!!! It will take place from Noon until 5 p.m. on Saturday, 2/2 at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, located on Rehoboth Avenue. At the Throwdown, the 3 most popular flavors will be available for people to sample and vote as their favorite. That winning flavor will be featured all summer at King’s Ice Cream, located on Second Street in Lewes.
Saturday, 2/2 – CAMP Rehoboth Chorus Annual Winter Concert, Broadway Our Way, at 7:00 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth Beach. The concert will feature popular songs from South Pacific, The Sound of Music, Carousel, West Side Story and Annie Get Your Gun. This year’s concert will be let by Music Director Doug Yetter. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased at Camp Rehoboth’s website, http://www.camprehoboth.com, or, you can call 302-227-5620. Tickets will also be sold at the door but, last year’s concert attracted more than 400 people so if you can, get your tickets in advance.
“The CAMP Rehoboth Chorus is a community choral group providing high-quality musical entertainment for diverse audiences in Delaware.”
CAMP Rehoboth is celebrating 22 years in our community. Its philosophy is to celebrate diversity, build a strong sense of community and create a more positive environment for all people; gay and straight. If you would like to know more, please visit the website, call them at 302- 227-5620 or visit them at 37 Baltimore Avenue in downtown Rehoboth Beach.
Save the Date – April 11 through the 14th is CAMP Rehoboth’s Women’s Fest 2013, a 4-day event celebrating women!! More info? Please visit http://www.camprehoboth.com/news-event/womens-fest-2013.htm.
Have a Good One!!
February 3rd, 2011
To plunge or not to plunge? I have never done it. This is an event that brings so many people to our beaches. It is for a worthy cause; The Special Olympics Delaware. The whole week-end will be filled with activities starting tomorrow, Friday, and then end with the much awaited culmination of the Polar Bear Plunge in the frigid waters of the Atlantic.
Besides the Polar Bear Plunge Festival, there are other activities in town, as well. If you are visiting the Delaware beaches this week end, you will be surprised as to how crowded our beaches are getting during the week-ends. It is almost like everyone is so sick of the snow that they have to get out of town. We are happy to have you. Come on down!!
Friday, February 4th – Sunday, February 6th – Dirty Blonde at the Clear Space Theatre Company located at 20 Baltimore Ave. Friday and Saturday shows will start at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday’s show will start at 3:00 p.m. Tickets? On line at www.clearspacetheatre.org , or by phone 302-227-2270, or, just visit the Box Office Friday from 9 until 5 p.m.
Dirty Blonde intertwines 2 stories – Mae West’s life and a contemporary love story between two die-hard Mae West fans.
Saturday, February 5th – 2nd Run to the Plunge 5K Run/Walk – at 1:00 p.m. Whether you are a serious runner, casual jogger or would just enjoy a brisk walk for a good cause the Run to the Plunge is the perfect way to warm up. If you want an application just go to www.seashorestriders.com. In the website you will find everything you need to know about the Run to the Plunge.
Registration will be available on Friday and Saturday. Friday’s registration will be open from 5 – 8 p.m. in the Atlantic Sands Hotel. On Saturday, registration will open at Noon until race time in the 40 x 40 tent on Rehoboth Avenue next to the Bandstand.
The course will be the same for runners and for walkers. Really, go on the website mentioned for more info. You can also contact Tim@seashorestrider.com. Tim Bamforth can also tell you how to join the club.
This organization, Seashore Strider Running Club started in 1988. It pretty much serves Rehoboth Beach and Lewes, Delaware. Because we are in a resort community, for visitors from Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and beyond Seashore Strider Running Club offers its activities to all of our visitors that share a common interest in running and fitness.
Please check their website and most of all their calendar. They offer so many running events throughout the year. You might want to come to the beach just to participate in one of them.
Getting back to the “coolest” event of the year in more ways than one I can tell you that I don’t know if I could jump in. You see, my ideal water temperature in more like 75 degrees. Last year there were 2,683 Bears that plunged in water temperatures of 42 degrees. The air temperature was 48 degrees. And over $500,000 were raised for Special Olympics Delaware.
 No Polar Bear Plunging in the warm waters of Delray Beach, Florida For all the festivities concerning the Polar Bear Plunge please go to http://www.plungede.org. This event is actually called the Lewes Polar Bear Plunge. It is just that they plunge in Rehoboth Beach. This year they are celebrating 20 years and they will keep plunging away as long as all of us participate.
The official Lewes Polar Bear Plunge will be Sunday, February 6th at 1 p.m. but on Saturday, February 5th from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. is the Polar Bear Cake Off. This particular event will take place at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center right in town. Again, I urge you to visit the website to get all the particulars. It sounds like it will be a lot of fun plus it is free and the spectators will be able to vote for their choice of Best Polar Bear Cake. Cake Boss: Next Great Baker contestants are coming to Rehoboth to plunge. I am telling you, check the website.
All of it is for a great cause, Special Olympics Delaware. They have been changing the lives of people with intelectual disabilities. “Through sports training and competition in 20 sports, over 3,500 athletes with intellectual disabilities have proven that, given the chance, no disability is too great to overcome.” For more information on Special Olympics Delaware, their history, how you can help, please visit www.sode.org. Questions? Please e-mail info@sode.org or 302-831-4653.
Note: Money raise from the Lewes Polar Bear Plunge has made such a dramatic difference. They have tripled the number of athletes in the past 7 years from 1,100 to 3,500. From 9 events to 35 events.
There are 17 states the hold Polar Bear Plunges to benefit their own programs. Delaware’s Plunge remains one of the most successful.
Have a wonderful week-end….I will talk to you later…
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