August 13th, 2011
Town of Henlopen Acres, Rehoboth Art League, Rehoboth Beach…Parking on residents lawns is the acceptable thing to do….What?, Run that by me one more time, please!!
What a nice morning it was! Definitely, was. I arrived with my friend, Gayle, at the 38th Annual Outdoor Fine Art & Craft Show located at the Rehoboth Art League. There were cars parked everywhere, on lawns, on the streets, as well. Nobody was blocking anyone.
The Rehoboth Art League is one of the places I enjoy bringing visitors. It is in the Town of Henlopen Acres. It is so unique. The art and craft show was very nice.
As I got back to my car I noticed the ticket on the window. When I arrived at 10:15 a.m. there were no signs anywhere to be found that said No Parking. Nothing, not at the League, not at the entrance of Henlopen Acres. I have not found it on the brochure or the website.
The hand written sign said no parking; believe me when I say it was not there. I called the 24 hour security phone 302-542-3323. I spoke to Officer Bennet, who is, I think, the one that gave me the ticket. “You need to call on Monday the Town Hall”. Talk to the Manager.
Okay….then my next stop was at the League again. Their response was that they try to work with the Town of Henlopen Acres and pretty much they seemed to have washed their hands off.
That answer was so lame…All I could think of was Entrance to the show $5, exit $50. If I was the Rehoboth Art League I really would be so embarrassed.
Hello…it is your event. For years people come to support you. It is your responsibility to inform all of us where to park. I know Henlopen Acres has their own rules and regulations but I did not know I had to park on the residents lawns.
I live in Rehoboth; not in Henlopen Acres. I feel so disappointed. I paid $5 to get into your show; only to have a $50 ticket waiting for me at the car.
If I sound upset, it is because I am. I did not block the street and that sign was not there at 10:15 a.m.
Note: Stay tuned for a follow up post after speaking to the Town Hall.
A blog is a diary; my own….so what have you done today? Have a good one!!
Tags: Delaware Beaches, parking, parking at the Rehoboth Art League events, Rehoboth Art League, rehoboth beach, Town of Henlopen Acres
