May 3rd, 2012
Delaware Beaches, Fundraising Events, The Coastal Communities Band Together to Raise Funds for Worthy Causes, “Fun-Raising” Events, May, 2012
Generous and with big hearts. That’s how I would describe our coastal communities. They band together to raise fund for worthy causes, while having a lot of fun. So, if you are visiting our beaches, here is what’s going on….
Saturday, May 5th – Gardening for the Bays; The Delaware Center for Inland Bays. It is the 8th Annual Native Plant Sale from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the James Farm Ecological Preserve located at Cedar Neck Rd., Ocean View, Delaware. For more info., please call 302-226-8105.
Native trees, shrubs, perennials and grasses adapted to our forest and woodlands, freshwater wetlands, coastal dunes, meadows and salt marshes…Wherever your garden grows in the Inland Bays watershed…
The Delaware Center for Inland Bays protects and preserves Delaware’s Inland Bays.
They will have Rain Barrels. To reserve your barrel, purchase it online at www.inlandbays.org.
Saturday, May 5th – It is Cinco de Mayo and this event brings a smile to my face. It sounds so funny!! Chihuahua Races starting at Noon at the Dewey Beach Lifesaving Station on Dagsworthy Avenue. $25 per dog, includes Dewey Beach dog license. $10 if the dog already is licensed.
Being that it is Cinco de Mayo, and the Chihuahua is from Chihuahua, Mexico, then, why not? The entry fees will support the Dewey Beach Patrol. I first saw this race in Delray Beach, Florida and it really is so much fun.
The owner of the fastest chihuahua will win a $100 prize. Ribbons and lesser cash prizes will be given to winner of the prequalifying races.
If your dog is not a Chihuahua, no hay problema, because if it is 15 lbs. or under you can enter it in the I Wish I Was a Chihuahua Division. More info? E-mail adeweybeachbum@aol.com.
Saturday, May 5th – “KENTucky Derby” from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Northbeach Restaurant at 125 McKinley St & The Bay in Dewey Beach. Rasing funds for Melanoma Research Foundation in memory of Kent McCullough. Live and silent auctions!! Entertainment, food and a cash bar. Call 908-581-4110 or visit www.mela-no-more.org.
Sunday, May 6th – Spring Fling – Doggies at the Beach, along with Pottery Place and Bin 66 is hosting the 2nd Spring Fling on Sunday from 11 to 2 p.m. Location? 20717 Coastal Highway (forgotten mile). Come out to this fun event and help the Georgetown Shelter, Delaware SPCA. Meet the animals that are available for adoption. If you are thinking about adopting a pet; then, this would be the perfect opportunity; a forever home for the ones that give so much, unconditionally.
Jim, the Top Dog, his Mother, and The Mascots
Free food from Bethany Blues BBQ, door prizes, vendors, photo booth for pictures with Doggies at the Beach Mascots: Biscuit, Freckles & Bubble Gum. Bring your dog and have fun!!
Doggies at the Beach is located at 18806 John J. Williams Highway (Rt. 24) in Rehoboth Beach. It is a cage free facility, with 24 hour human supervision, offering day and overnight care, grooming, classes, etc. etc. Check out their website. www.doggiesatthebeach.com. Tel. 302-644-8200. I know it well, personally, and can fully recommend it.
The Georgetown Shelter, Delaware SPCA can be found on Facebook. Their address is: 22918 Dupont Blvd., Georgetown, Delaware. Tel. 302-856-6361.
Sunday, May 6th – Chef’s Competition Fundraising event for Paws for the Cause Foundation, at the Cordrey Center in Millsboro, Delaware. This foundation is working together with The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine’s Chase Away K-9 Cancer Program to find a cure for canine cancer. 2 to 5 p.m. $40 ticket will include live entertainment by No Byscuyts, food, drinks, wine and beer tasting.
Chefs competing are local well known chefs, Ryan Cunningham and Ted Deptula.
If Dogs Could Talk, a coffee table book, will make its debut. The book features photos of local dogs and a second book will be in the making this year, as well. More info. at the event.
The Cordrey Center is located at East Coast Garden Center, 30366 Cordrey Rd., Millsboro, DE 19966. Directions: Take Rt. 24 West, then, take a right on Mt. Joy Rd. by the Royal Farms, a left onto Cordrey Rd., and 3/4 of a mile on the left you will get find your destination. More info? www.thecordreycenter.com. Tel. 302-682-9080. The story is moving on why Bonnie started this foundation. Please visit www.pawsforthecausefoundation.org for more info.
Sunday, May 6th – Southern Delaware (SoDel) Young Life Silent Auction, from 3 to 5 p.m., at Big Fish Grill, located at 20298 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach. Preview auction items and reserve tickets online at www.southerndelaware.younglife.org, or call Erin at 302-725-7777.
Coming up for SoDel Young Life is a Golf Marathon and Tournament on June 8th at the Dover Air Force Base Golf Course. Contact Erin Windsor to register and get more info. at 302-725-7777. Note: The Golf Marathon will start at 8 a.m. and the Golf Tournament at 1 p.m.
Win a La Vida – 50cc Scooter, 3.1HP, Single Cylinder, Forced Air Cooled engine, 34+ MPH. Tickets sold by Southern Sussex Rotary members. 1 ticket, $3, 2 tickets for $5, and 5 tickets for $10. Proceeds to benefit Easter Seal Camperships and Rotary Projects.
The drawing will be July 26th. Winner need not be present. Sponsored by PNC Bank. Questions? Please call Dominique Kimbal at Barker Therapy and Rehabilitation, 302-537-7762. Tickets can also be purchase at 118 Atlantic Ave., Suite 302, Ocean View, Delaware. They can also be purchased at First Shore Federal Bank in Ocean View, Delaware.
Friday, May 11th – Plein Air Coastal Delaware – A benefit for Children’s Beach House, Food Bank of Delaware & Rehoboth Art League.
Opening Art Gala from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m., $200/person. Enjoy an intimate gathering of participating artists and photographers and the excitement of the awards ceremony scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
General Admission from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m., $100/person.
Fine cuisine and open bar provided by The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware.
Attire? Cocktail Party
On Saturday, May 12th from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. the Art Show continues. It is free and open to the public. (Donations accepted at the door.)
Please visit www.pleinaircoastalde.org to register or to make a donation.
For more info. Visit the websites of Children’s Beach House at www.cbhinc.org., Food Bank of Delaware at www.fbd.org, Rehoboth Art League www.rehobothartleague.org.
Saturday, May 12th – Bethany Beach Breast Cancer 5K Fun Run & 3K Fun Walk at 9 a.m. Check in at 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., at the Bethany Beach Bandstand. $30 for Same Day Registration. For more info., please visit www.bethanyboobies.com or contact Ann at 302-245-2154.
Saturday, May 19th – Boat Drinks Bacchanal 2012 from 12:30 p.m. until 5 p.m., at North Beach Restaurant at 125 McKinley St. & The Bay in Dewey Beach. Plenty of free parking, available. Entertainment? Jimmy & The Parrots. Tickets are $45 in advance, which will include the concert, open bar and $5 sandwiches. At the door, the tickets will be $50. Raising funds for Cancer Support Community Delaware, formerly known as The Wellness Community Delaware. http://www.cancersupportdelaware.org.
Send checks to DSPHC – P.O. Box 273, Nassau, DE 19969. You may contact Bruce Wright for more info. at 302-542-7651 or email him at brucewright@att.net.
Sunday, May 20th – The Third Annual DE-feet Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. Location? Tanger Outlets at 36470 Seaside Outlet Drive., Rehoboth Beach, DE. This will be a fun and spirited event hosted by Tanger Outlets in Rehoboth Beach, benefitting Delaware Cancer Coalition. You have your choice of a 5K Run, a 5K Walk or a One Mile Fun Walk. Awards to all age groups. Please visit http://www.debreastcancer.org.
Rain or shine. Registration opens at 7 a.m. 5K race starts at 8 a.m., 5 K Walk starts at 9 a.m., and the 1 Mile Fun Walk will start at 9:15 a.m. Visit the website to sign up!!
Monday, May 21st – Walt Wagamon Golf Classic at the Rehoboth Beach Country Club, 240 West Side Drive, at 1:00 p.m. Tel. 302-227-3616. Benefits Cancer Support Community Delaware, formerly known as The Wellness Community Delaware. Website? http://www.cancersupportdelaware.org.
Tuesday, May 24th – Children’s Beach House Golf Classic from 11:30 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. at The Peninsula on The Indian River Bay in Millsboro, Delaware. Each golfer will receive a boxed lunch, drink tickets, and a poolside buffet BBQ dinner at 5 p.m. Call 302-645-9185 for more info. or visit http://www.cbhinc.org/events/cbh-golf-classic.html. for more info. and details.
Saturday, May 26th – The JWJ Annual Memorial Day 5K. This race is to raise funds for Justin’s Beach House, located at 844 Garfield Parkway (Rt. 26) in Bethany Beach. I wrote a post on February 6th, with pictures, about Justin’s Beach House. You can see it by clicking on the month of February, 2012 on the left hand of this website and scroll down to the date.
This is a house like no other in our coastal area. I should say home because it is so warm and it welcomes, regardless of age, people afflicted with cancer. It is a time for them, free of charge, to come and experience the intoxicating time at the beach with family and friends. Out of sadness, a foundation began some years ago; The Justin Jennings Foundation. Do you want to know more about it? www.justinjennings.org. Tel. 302-261-2510.
In order to keep up with the every day running of Justin’s Beach House, events for fundraising take place throughout the year. So, on Saturday, May 26th they day will start at 8 a.m., rain or shine. Day of Registration opens at 7 a.m.
Free Kids Dash for 8 and U will begin at 7:50 a.m. at start/finish area.
Great post race party at Mango’s Restaurant by the Bethany Beach Boardwalk. Overall male and female champions and masters, plus top 3 in 5 year age groups (14): 9 and U to 70+. Finisher awards to all walkers. (No runners under the age of 5 years. without an adult running partner.)
New this year: Chip Timed Run with certified route fast and flat with finish near the Boardwalk.
Registration and Pick Up: Friday, May 25th from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Boardwalk in Bethany Beach.
Be sure to register by May 12th to get the new short sleeved tech tee-shirts. Anyone registered after May 12th will get cotton tees while supplies last.
Please visit http://www.justinjennings.org for more info. If you would like to become a sponsor, you can download an application from the website, as well.
Have a great one!! Talk to you later….relax you are at the Beach!!
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