August 8th, 2013
I could tell that it was August because Staples was packed…this is their Christmas when everyone is ready to go back to school. Rehoboth Beach is open year-round and even though the summer of 2013 might be coming to an end, this town is just getting started. There is still time to think about all the festivals and the comings and goings of this coastal town….stay tuned for that.
In the meantime…..What’s Going On?
Friday, 8/9 – Clear Space Theatre Company is inviting you to join them on Friday, 8/9, for 2 FREE matinee performances at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. WICKED will be presented by the talented students in their Musical Theatre Summer Intensive Program. Location? 20 Baltimore Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-227-2270. Website? http://www.clearspacetheatre.org.
Until 2014 – If you love Rehoboth Beach, you should stop by and visit the Rehoboth Beach Museum. It is an easy museum to navigate and you will still have plenty of time to hit the beach, shops, and restaurants. You can learn how Rehoboth Beach was then and how it has developed during these years. The present exhibit is “Beach Eats”. Rehoboth Beach is a dining destination, as well, and the exhibit celebrates over 100 years of eating in Rehoboth Beach, from the grub to the fine dining. For more information please visit http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.
Saturday, 8/10, Sunday, 8/11, and Saturday, 8/17, and Sunday, 8/18 – The 40th Annual Outdoor Fine Art & Fine Crafts Show…Two week-ends!! Location? Rehoboth Art League, 12 Doods Lane in Henlopen Acres. Saturday, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Admission ? $5.00 Tel. 302-227-8404. This show is a much awaited event every year in Rehoboth Beach. And, this is a very special year as the Rehoboth Art League celebrates its 75th anniversary. There will be plenty of activities, entertainment and food. For more info., please visit http://www.rehobothartleague.org/events/40th-annual-members-outdoor-art-show.html.
If you have been coming to the beach, you know that August is so busy….and parking can be a hair raising experience. So, for the 40th Annual Outdoor Fine Art & Fine Crafts Show this is what you should do:
Since the parking in Henlopen Acres is very limited, the Art League is suggesting you use the Jolly Trolley. Two convenient locations: Park your car at either the Kmart on Rt. 1 or at the Rehoboth Beach ElementarySchool at 500 Stockley Avenue. The shuttle will begin running at 9:45 a.m. and will be making continuous loops to the Outdoor Show. I have used it and recommend it.
If you decide to venture and park in Henlopen Acres, please be considerate of the residents. Adhere to parking restrictions, including no parking on the street. Unless there is a “No Parking” sign, all vehicles must park on the grass with tires off the pavement. Yes, you heard me right and I write this too from experience.
For the 2 week-ends of the show, Henlopen Acres’ Dodd’s Lane, beginning at the instersection of Rolling Rd. and Tidewaters, from Dodd’s Lane to Zwaanendael, will be temporarily one way street. Visitors will be entering Henlopen Acres by making a left off of Columbia Avenue and exiting Henlopen Acres across from Rehoboth Beach’s Surf Avenue.
Saturday, 8/10 – Opening Reception for artist Michael Krausz from 6 – 9 p.m. A benefit for AIDS DE, 6 p.m. until 8:45 p.m. It is the 5th Annual Silent Art Auction at Gallery 50, located at 50B Wilmington Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-227-2050. Website? http://www.50contemporaryart.com.
Have a great week-end!!
July 26th, 2013
In memory of NAU-GWA-OK-WA (Lydia E. Clark), who died in 1859. She was the last of the Nanticoke Indians in Delaware and Eastern Maryland to speak the Nanticoke language. The memorial was erected by The National Society of Colonial Dames in Delaware in 1927. It was tucked away on a corner road in Oak Orchard; just by itself and it did attract my attention.
A visit to the Nanticoke Indian Museum a few days later was another “serendipity”…not looking for it but finding fortunate discoveries by accident.
The Nanticoke Indian Museum is located within the Nanticoke Indian community. It is not far, at all, from the beaches. It is on Rt. 24 on 27073 John J. Williams Highway, near Oak Orchard and Millsboro. Tel. 302-945-3400. Website? http://www.nanticokeindians.org.
For years I have driven past this museum. I looked at it and continued on. This time, I stopped.
Mr. Sterling Street was in the Museum on that day. I introduced myself and asked if I could take pictures. He gave me permission, but not before he mentioned that I could take all the photos I wanted, but not from the eagles. I was curious and asked him to pardon my ignorance. He said that the Eagle is sacred to the Nanticoke Indian….it flyes the highest and therefore closest to God.
 
Many years ago I knew Butch Coursey who was a Nanticoke. I have not seen him in many years, but Mr. Street told me that he is still around and that Butch had attended school in the building which is now the Nanticoke Indian Museum. He even brought photos out. There are 2 rooms full of artifacts and information. The library houses a large collection of Native American books, photos, and video presentations. The public is welcome to use the library.
The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday, from Noon until 4 p.m. It takes no time to get there. And, it is only $3 for adults and $1 for children.
The Nanticoke Indian Museum is the only Native American Museum in Delaware. It is also a National Historic Landmark. Every artifact, carving, pottery, basketry, traditional clothing, and tool has been found in the community and offer glimpses of the complex traditional ways of the Nanticoke Tribe.
 
The portrait of Chief Little Owl caught my attention. If you have visited Bethany Beach, then you must have noticed the Totem Pole that welcomes all visitors to Bethany. That carving is paying hommage to the Nanticoke Indians and, specifically, to Chief Little Owl.
The 2013 Annual Powwow is taking place from September 7th through September 8th. A powwow is a gathering of Native people. And, for the Nanticoke Indians is a time to teach us more about Delaware’s first inhabitants.
So, if the weather is too cool to sit on the beach, and if it is rainy and the shoppers are making you crazy…think about the museums that are scattered throughout Southern Delaware. They are very doable…and let me tell you….kids would love the Nanticoke Indian Museum.
Have a great week-end.
June 30th, 2013
Okay, I agree…no fun if you are at the beach and it is raining cats and dogs….the kids are driving you insane….and why did we choose this week? It happens at times, so you will have to make the best of it. And, please, do not go back to your rental agent and start complaining…..it’s raining, and it is only the weather’s fault.
With that in mind what could you do besides, shopping and eating? Read on.
REHOBOTH BEACH
CREATABLE CRAFTS – Located at 146 Rehoboth Avenue. Fun for the whole family. Really? Paint your own pottery. Tel. 302-227-1020. Website? http://www.creatablecrafts.com
THE BEACH ARCADE – Next to Dolles at 5 North Boardwalk. Tel. 302-227-1040
PLAYLAND ARCADE – Located on the South side of the Boardwalk.
SURFSIDE ARCADE – Located on the South side of the Boardwalk.
FUNLAND’S ARCADE – On the South side of the Boardwalk. Website? http://www.funlandrehoboth.com
JOLLY TROLLEY – Hop on the Trolley and ride around between Rehoboth Beach and Dewey. Please visit http://www.jollytrolley.com for their services.
CAKE BREAK – Located at 7 South First St. Decorate a cake and eat it too!! Tel. 302-260-9265. Website? http://www.cakebreakrehoboth.com. Please note that Cake Break is a peanut free facility so if you have someone in your group with a peanut allergy, they will be just fine. They also offer gluten free and vegan cupcakes.
BROWSEABOUT BOOKS – Located at 133 Rehoboth Avenue. Tel. 302-226-2665 Website? http://www.browseaboutbooks.com. You can check the books and even sit on one of their comfortable sofas to relax and read awhile.
REHOBOTH ART LEAGUE – Exhibits. Located at 12 Dodds Lane in Henlopen Acres. Website? http://www.rehobothartleague.org
ANNA HAZZARD MUSEUM – Located at 17 Christian St.
REHOBOTH BEACH MUSEUM – Located 511 Rehoboth Avenue, by the roundabout and next to the Visitor’s Center. Website? http://www.rehobhtbeachmuseum.org. Their newest exhibit, Beach Eats!! is great. Free admission.
ATLANTIC THEATERS – Located on Coastal Highway at the Midway Shopping Center, between Rehoboth Beach and Lewes. Check the schedule by visiting http://www.moviefone.com/theater/movies-at-midway-rehoboth-beach/3587/s.
DEWEY BEACH
BOOKS AND COFFEE – Located on 113 Dickinson St. Tel. 302-226-9959
INDIAN RIVER LIFE SAVING STATION MUSEUM – Located between Dewey Beach and the Indian River Bridge. Tour the Museum and the Shop. Tel. 302-227-6991
FENWICK ISLAND
DISCOVER SHIPWRECK MUSEUM – Located at 708 Ocean Highway, Fenwick Island. Tel. 302-539-9366
MILLVILLE
DICKENS PARLOUR THEATRE – Located at 35715 Atlantic Avenue – A few miles west of Bethany Beach. Rainy day matinee at 2 p.m. Otherwise, nightly show at 7 p.m. Check http://www.dptmagic.com
LEWES
ZWAANENDAEL MUSEUM – Located on Savannah Rd. and Kings Highway.
SEASIDE NATURE CENTER – Located at the Cape Henlopen State Park on 15099 Cape Henlopen Drive. Exhibits, displays, including their 1,000 galon tank with local fish, and a touch tank also. Tel. 304-645-6852. Admission to the park is in effect.
LIGHTSHIP OVERFALLS – Located on Pilottown Rd. Website? http://www.overfalls.org
CANNONBALL HOUSE MARINE MUSEUM – Located on Front Street in Lewes.
BACK BAY ART GLASS – Located at 110 New Rd. Tel. 302-645-1825 Website? http://www.backbayartglass.com
MILTON
DOGFISH HEAD BREWERY TOURS – The brewery is located in the town of Milton. It is a great tour for adults. Tel. 302-684-1000. Website? http://www.dogfish.com. Cheers!!
Roll with the punches…have a good one!
June 24th, 2013
 
Bethany Beach, Delaware, was founded by members of the Christian Church, also known as the Disciples of Chirst, of Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania. “Bethany still reflects the character of the early settlers who were looking for a haven of rest for quiet people.”
Bethany is quiet during the winter months and residents love it that way. It is a time to recharge and enjoy this beautiful coastal town in Southern Delaware. For many years I was one of those residents. My children’s playground was Bethany Beach. Family Vacation Critic has named Bethany Beach as one of the 10 Best Beaches for Families for 2013.
When you arrive in Bethany, “Chief Little Owl” will be welcoming you to the town. The original statue was created by Peter Wolf Toth, who in his own way wanted to give thanks to the U.S. I remember him working on his statue, carving away, for months in the early 1970s. He created more than 50 wooden sculptures of famous Indans and donated at least one to every state. “Chief Little Owl” pays honor to the Nanticoke nation. The first statue stood in that spot until 1992, but was destroyed by high winds. The newest version was created also by Peter Toth, from a red cedar log from the Pacific Northwest which should last from 50 to 150 years.
Bethany Beach has a Sister City….Periers, France. Periers is located in the northwest of France just a few miles from the Normandy beaches, on which the allied armies came to the rescue of France on June 6, 1944. The citizens of Periers, who were liberated from German oppression on July 27, 1944 have welcomed American solders and their family members who have visited the town for these many years. On the sign you can see the seal of each town shown linked together by “twinned in friendship”. The sign is located on Garfield Parkway.
You have to give credit where credit is due….Thanks to Melinda who has beautified the Town of Bethany Beach. Digging, planting, weeding, maintaining, it is a full time job. The town looks awesome!
Right by the Totem Pole, at the intersection of Garfield Parkway & Rt. 1, you will find the office for the Town Hall. The Bethany Beach History Museum is located in the foyer of the Town Hall. The exhibits contain memorabilia and photographs from the Bethany Beach area. Admission to the Museum is free of charge. It opens weekdays throughout the year from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. During Sundays, in the months of July and August, it will open from Noon until 3 p.m.
 
The Town Park is adjacent to the Town Hall. It gets hot at the beach, so this park is the perfect place to take a break; where you can sit, relax, and even work on your computer. It is wireless and it is smoke free.
If you are a resident of Bethany or you are vacationing, please note that on Sundays, from 8 a.m. until Noon the Farmers’ Market will be right by the parking lot of the PNC Bank on Garfield Parkway and Atlantic Ave. You cannot miss it, because Garfield Parkway is Main Street.
Bethany Beach is a very walkable town because is not very big. You can go from the beach, to shop, eat, relax at the Town Park, or take the kids to the playground, or play basketball, all within a couple of blocks.
The perfect way to go out and about in Bethany is with your bike. You will find plenty of spaces to park it.
But, the Trolley will take you all through town and beyond. It runs from Memorial Day through mid September, continuously, between 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Please note that the last pick up on Atantic and Garfield is at 9:45 p.m. On the half hour starting at 9:30 a.m. Please note that during a lunch break or dinner break there may be little or no service daily from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. You can flag the Trolley down anywhere along the route for pick up or discharge, except on Rt. 26 and Rt. 1. No pick-up or drop-ff on Jefferson Bridge or Rt. 26. With a trolley far of only $.25 each way, you know you cannot beat that. Also, the driver does not make change, so have your quarter ready. For more info, please call 302-539-8011 or check the schedule by visiting http://www.townofbethanybeach.com/index.zspx?nid=268.
It was great to see Bethany so crowded, because after a quiet winter it was as if it was screaming….Look at Me Now!! Garfield Parkway was full of visitors, and so was the Boardwalk….the beaches? Everywhere you looked the umbrellas were up.
All streets in Downtown Bethany Beach lead to the beach….make sure you read all the beach regulations.
 
The weather for this first official week of the Summer of 2013 continues to be fantastic. It almost makes you forget all the rain we have had lately. Enjoy the beach, kick back and relax….that’s what you are here for!!
Note: Some of the info. for this post was taken from http://townofbethanybeach.com.
June 21st, 2013
Nothing but blue skies, plenty of sunshine, low humidity, warmer temperatures….Destination? Rehoboth Beach, Delaware!
The Nation’s Summer Capital is ready to, formally, begin Summer of 2013!! What’s Going On? Check it out…
CRYSTI – Going Out of Business Sale. One of the oldest women’s boutique is retiring. Everything is going. Location? 33 Baltimore Avenue. Tel. 302-227-2818
REHOBOTH BEACH FILM SOCIETY – The Rehoboth Beach Film Society is pleased to announce that Damon Pla’s acrylic on canvas titled “Old Man and The Must See” was selected as the art theme for the 16th anniversary of the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival. “Old Man and The Must See” will be the theme of the poster, program, ads, t-shirts, and other collateral materials. The July release of the post is much anticipated throughout coastal Sussex County.
Damon Pla was born in South Florida. This self taught artist move near Bethany Beach to absorb a different landscape. Please Note: The Film Society will again invite artists to submit work for the 2014 Film Festival. Artists interested in participating in this process should email into@rehobothfilm.com for guidelines and due dates. Website? http://www.rehobothfilm.com.
REHOBOTH BEACH MUSEUM – Free Admission Policy. The Rehoboth Beach Museum is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. By offering free admission, the Museum, hopes that you will visit and revisit, bringing friends and family to learn about Rehoboth Beach. Nancy Alexander, the Museum Director says that “The Rehoboth Beach Museum has many stories to tell that we think are of interest to everyone. New visitors curious about the town’s turn-of-the century Camp Meeting history, multi-generational vacationers who want to share Beach Patrol and Funland memories from the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s, or beach and beach-town lovers in general”. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. More info? Please visit http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org. Note: Beach Eats! A great exhibit at the Rehoboth Beach Museum, celebrating eating in Rehoboth Beach for over 100 years, from fun to fine dining.
LOCAL ON THE MENU – Southern Delaware’s Local on the Menu Program “connects local restaurants with local farmers and producers”. Visit http://www.localonthemenu.com to find eateries dishing out local delicacies and the producers where you can take the ingredients home. Discount card can be printed from the website to obtain specials at local establishments.
EATING REHOBOTH – WALKING, TASTING, SIPPING – Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 1 p.m. These food tours need to be reserved through http://www.eatingrehoboth.com. 3 hours of a lot of eating, tasting, walking and sipping. A post on AboutMyBeaches…you can put on the search Eating Rehoboth and check it all out. Restaurants are a surprise…
THE CULTURED PEARL LIQUOR – Grand Opening was at the beginning of June. Wine, Beer, Liquor & Moonshine….It is conveniently located in Downtown Rehoboth Beach with complimentary 15 minute FREE PARKING next door at Grub Grocery. They are literally a “Wine Cellar in the Cellar” on the Two Basement Levels below The Cultured Pearl in The Shops at The Pearl Mall on the corner of 4th Street and Rehoboth Avenue. Opens daily from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Sundays, Noon until 8 p.m. FRIDAY’S enjoy Complimentary Wine Tastings from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Take your receipt within 24 hours of dining at The Cultured Pearl and receive 10% off your entire purchase. Tel. 302-227-6966.
Friday, 6/21 – LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT THE CULTURED PEARL – Music and Entertainment from 9:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Friday entertaining customers will be Shawn Hopper and on Saturday, Sir Rod will be taking the stage. For complete schedule, please visit http://www.culturedpearl.us/live-music-entertainment-list-2013-cultured-pearl.
Friday, 6/21, Saturday, 6/22, Sunday, 6/23 – SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT REHOBOTH BEACH BANDSTAND – 8 p.m. These concerts are free all summer long! On Friday, the blues with Lower Case Blues, Saturday…jazz with The Eddie Sherman Show, and on Sunday Lloyd Dobler Effect will take the stage with rock!! More info? Please visit http://www.rehobothbandstand.com/schedule
Saturday, 6/22 – REHOBOTH BEACH SAILING ASSOCIATION OPEN HOUSE – Noon until 4 p.m. RBSA is located at 38767 Rehoboth Sailing Association Lane in Dewey Beach. Find out about boat rentals, junior sailing association. Tel. 302-227-9008. Website? http://www.rbsa.org
Saturday, 6/22 – PLAYTIME AT THE BEACH!! Meet and mingle with other animal lovers who support Delaware Humane Association at Playtime at the Beach, a series of “doggy happy hours” hosted annually by local restaurants and bars in Rehoboth Beach through October. On Saturday The Seafood Shack will be hosting this event from 4 until 7 p.m. The dogs are welcome, but please make sure they are on a leash. A portion of the proceeds from each happy hour will be donated to the Delaware Humane Association. Website? http://www.dehumane.org
NOTE: Please remember, as you visit Rehoboth Beach, that dogs are not allowed at any time on the beach or Boardwalk from May 1st through September 30th.
Thursday, 6/27 – LA CAGE AUX FOLLES OPENING GALA – A Summer Season Celebration with Clear Space Theatre Company in Downtown Rehoboth Beach! Join the Theatre on their opening night reception and performance of La Cage Aux Folles. Patrons will enjoy a wine and cheese reception one hour before the show (6:30 p.m.) and hear pre-curtain remarks from director Dorothy Neumann of Signature Theatre. The party continues with desserts and champagne at intermission and concludes after the show with an opportunity to talk withy Christopher Peterson and the cast of La Cage. All seats are $40. Clear Space Theatre Company is located at 20 Baltimore Avenue. Tel. 302-227-2270 Website? http://www.clearspacetheatre.org.
REHOBOTH BEACH VISITOR’S CENTER – Plenty of parking and lots of information. It is located at 501 Rehoboth Avenue, next to the Rehoboth Beach Museum, by the roundabout.
Have a great week-end!!
June 14th, 2013
Don’t just drive past it; stop and discover it!! This life saving station is a historic site. It was built in 1876. It is the only station in Delaware that still stands in its original location.
There are so many programs on-going at the Life-Saving Station, including private events that are held in the property.
Inside the Station a U.S. Flag flew with 38 stars. It was the official flag of the U.S. from 1877 until 1890.
If you are visiting the beaches this week-end, you might want to attend either of these programs on Saturday, 6/15:
10 a.m. – Beachcombing, until 11:30 a.m. Stroll along the park’s famous undeveloped beach, looking for signs of marine life. Met at the Indian River Life Saving Station. $3 per person. A park naturalist will display beachcombing items from the park’s collection before heading out to find your own.
1 p.m. – Edible Plants, until 2:30 p.m. Learn about the many culinary uses of plants at the beach. It is an indoor program that will introduce you to some of the marine plants of Coastal Delaware, like the beach plum, the prickly pear, and the sea lettuce. Leave with some cooking tips, but not before trying some samples. $6 per person.
Please visit http://www.destateparks.com/park/delaware-seashore/programs/index.asp. The Indian River Life Saving Station is located on Coastal Highway, just before the Indian River Bridge, on the ocean.
Have a great week-end!!
June 11th, 2013
Busy, Busy, historic town, located at the entrance of the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean in Southern Delaware. Something for everyone. What’s Going On, Lewes?
We are in the coast and a lot of the events and activities depend upon the weather. That’s why you come to the Delaware Beaches…to experience this casual lifestyle that by no means I take for granted. So, check the weather before you head out.
Tuesday, 6/11 – Summer Concert at Stango Park – Captain Blue’s Grass Band. The genre? Bluegrass. 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Take your blanket, chair, or both, friends and bug spray. Beautiful Stango Park in Lewes is next to the Lewes Public Library along King’s Highway.
Wednesday, 6/12 – Seining the Bay – Search the shallows with a seine net, catching fish, snails, shrimp, crabs, and other critters. Dress appropriately; you will get wet. No flip-flops. Ages 5 and up with a paying adult. No pre-registration is necessary. Tickets are available only on the day of the program. $5/person. Call 302-645-6852. Location? Seaside Nature Center located inside the Cape Henlopen State Park (admission) on 15099 Cape Henlopen Drive.
Until Thursday, 6/13 – Chautauqua – America Takes Flight – 15th Annual Chautauqua Tent Show. Step back in time with musical entertainment, first person theatrical performances, and numerous educational opportunities for the whole family. Free!
Until Friday, 6/14 – 4th Annual Delmarva on View – Lewes Library Benefit Photography Contest & Show. Delaware, Maryland and Virginia in Photographs. Professional and Amateur Categories. For entry, rules and deadlines, please visit http://www.leweslibrary.org
Wednesday, 6/12 – Battery 519 Museum Tour – 2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. – Take a guided tour of WW II coastal defense gun battery and learn about how it functioned and why it was here. Ages 10 and up, with a paying adult. $5/person. Cash only. More info? Please call 302-645-6852. Call same Tel. for pre-registration. Location? 15099 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes, Delaware.
Wednesday, 6/12 – Zumba with Kelly!! 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Lewes Canalfront Park on Front Street, Lewes. It is Free!! Every Wednesday through August 28th.
Wednesday, 6/12 – Fort Miles Lantern Tour – 8:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. Tour the gun battery by lantern light and experience how soldiers defended our coast during WW II. Ages 10 and up with a paying adult. $5/person; cash only please. Call 302-645-6852 for more info. and to pre-register. Location? 15099 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes, Delaware.
Thursday, 6/13 – Ghost Crab Walk. Meet at the Seaside Nature Center inside Cape Henlopen State Park, at 15099 Cape Henlopen Drive. The walk starts at 8:30 p.m until 9:30 p.m. Take a flashlight and search the bay for the elusive and fast ghost crab. Ages 7 and up with a paying adult. $5/person. Call 302-645-6852 for further info. and to pre-register.
Friday, 6/14 – Family Boat-Building Weekend on the Banks of the Canal – Lewes was a shipbuilding town, where hundreds of vessels were built. Rekindle this art in Lewes as part of their Family Boatbuilding Weekend over Father’s Day weekend. Support their participating groups and families as they build wooden boats called “Bevin Skiffs” June 14-16 in front of the Lewes Lifesaving Station to view more than 16 wooden boats made by wood boat enthusiasts. Launching of the new handmade Bevin Skiffs at Lewes Canalfront Park on Sunday around 1 p.m. will be the place to be. More info? Please call 302-645-7670.
Friday, 6/14 – Flag Day on Front Street! A Celebration of The Red, White, and Blue!!
Saturday, 6/15 – The 23rd Annual Lewes Garden Tour 2013 – Rain or Shine!! It is sponsored by The Lewes Chamber of Commerce, http://www.leweschamber.com. This is a self-guuided tour of 7 private gardens and one public garden in the Historic Seaport town of Lewes. Five of this year’s gardens are all located in or near the Historic Distric. Many of them are walking distance from the Zwaanendael Park where the Garden market and the Chamber’s Visitor Center are located. Two of the gardens are located on the Lewes Beach-side of the canal.
Lewes’ newest public garden will be on the tour. The Children’s Learning Garden, designed to teach children about all aspects of gardening, is a new initiative by Lewes in Bloom, the award-winning volunteer organization responsible for the beautification of Lewes.
It will be a fun day with more than 40 vendors specializing in garden related retail items and working artists will be in the tour gardens painting. Tour visitors can enjoy beverages and lunch in the Refreshment Tent provided by Cafe Amici in Zwaanendael Park with coffee service beginning at 8 a.m. During the hours of the tour, free shuttle service is available for ticket holders.
Cape Artists painting in the Gardens: 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Libby Zando, Sarah Pavlik, Jean Bowers, Geri Gaskin, Ellen Serafini.
The Garden Tour will begin at 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. $20/person in advance and $25 the day of the Tour. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce located at 120 Kings Highway in the Fisher-Martin House. Payment by charge…Visa and MC by calling the chamber; 302-645-8073. Toll free 877-465-3937.
Sunday, 6/16 – Yoga at Canalfront Park on Front Street in Lewes at 8 a.m.
Have a good one!!
May 31st, 2013
Another gorgeous, hot summer day in Rehoboth Beach!! It’s Sea Fever at the Delaware Beaches. It is our time to shine. During the winter many head south; this time of the year the Mid-Atlantic beaches is the place to be. Rehoboth Beach has unobstructed beaches…you won’t even have to move your chair once you claim your spot.
There are so many events and activities. You can pick and choose what to do, or do nothing at all. But, if you do want to know….here is What’s Going On.
Saturday, 6/1 – It is the first Rehoboth Beach VegFest. A vegetarian celebration at the Beach. 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church on 19285 Holland Glade Rd. On Rt. 1, take a right after Tomato Sunshine. The church is right there on your right. Cooking demos, exhibitors, kid’s activities, veg food and very interesting speakers, you do not want to miss. More info? http://www.rehobothvegfest.org.
Saturday, 6/1 and Sunday, 6/2 – Eating Rehoboth Walking Food Tours – You Eat, You Sip, You Walk, You Discover!! It is a 3 hour culinary adventure through historic Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Seasoned guides will bring you up to date with the local history and restaurant lore. These tours are on-going throuhout the summer. Please note they also have them on Fridays. Tours are from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Please call Zerve at 800-979-3370, or visit http://www.eatingrehoboth.com. I am going on Sunday to check it out!!
Sunday, 6/2 – Saturday, 6/8 – Restaurant Week in Rehoboth Beach!! Delicious multi-course meals will be prepared by Rehoboth’s finest restaurants. Rehoboth was voted by Frommer’s as “One of the Nation’s Top 20 Vacation Spots. The James Beard Foundation has nominated 3 of Rehoboth’s chefs and restauranteurs for their culinary excellence. So, this is you opportunity to try some of the restaurants that make Rehoboth Beach a dining destination. From haute-cuisine and seafood to Mediterranean tapas and sushi…something for everyone. To check the list of restaurants and what they are offering, please visit http://www.downtownrehoboth.com/downtown-happenings/restaurant-week.htm.
From the Rehoboth Beach Film Society:
The moment the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival ends…the works starts all over again. The 2013 Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival will take place November 6th through the 13th. I was so happy to see that Damon Pla has been chosen once again as the winning artist to portrait the theme of this year’s festival. His acyrlic on canvas titled “Old Man and The Must See” is the selection for the 16th anniversary of the Rehoboth Beach Film Festival. Posters, programs, ads, t-shirts, and other materials will be released in July. In 2011 Damon Pla’s work was also selected. When asked what his inspiration was for this year’s piece, he replied “Old Man and The Must See” is based around the fascination of a combination of machines working together to serve one purpose, accentuating a journey, not a destination. In this case, emphasizing the work of the camera, not the subject being filmed.
Damon Pla is from South Florida….He is a self made painter. He offers original paintings, limited editions, commissions and trompe l’oeil/murals. Happy he has made his home, here, in Southern Delaware. Want to learn more? Please visit http://www.damonpla.com. Tel. 302-541-6057. Find him on Facebook, and Twitter.
FILM ENTHUSIASTS: Enjoy a unique opportunity to screen film submissions for this year’s Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival. The screenings will be taking place at the Movies at Midway on Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach and at the South Coastal Public Library in Bethany Beach. The film screenings will begin at 7 p.m. Admission? $2 at Movies at Midway, but free at the library in Bethany. Tel. 302-645-9095. Please visit http://www.rehobothfilm.com.
The Beach Eats – Exhibit at the Rehoboth Beach Museum – A celebration of eating in Rehoboth Beach. The museum is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue by the roundabout and Rehoboth Beach Chamber of Commerce. It is a fun exhibit. I wrote a post on May 23, 2013 so if you want to take a peek just click on the month of May, 2013 and scroll down to the date. The iconic restaurants in Rehoboth Beach paved the way for the present restaurants. Remember Sydney’s? Sydney mentioned to me that having the restaurant at that time was “A Moment in Time”. It certainly was. So much fun and great food accompanied by amazing music. Check it out…it is worth it. More info? Please visit http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.
Doggies at The Beach is a 3,500 square foot indoor-cage free facility…my dog’s, Addy’s, favorite. She feels like she is at home. Can’t say enough about them. Jim and his staff are true dog lovers. Web cams, grooming, 24 hour supervision, training.
The “doggies” play or relax. Check them out, they are open 7 days a week. More. info? http://www.doggiesatthebeach.com.
Reminder: Parking Meters are in effect in all Delaware Beaches. In Rehoboth Beach, meters run from 10 a.m. until midnight daily. $1.50 per hour. Quarters and credit card via Parkmobile app accepted. Credit cards are not accepted at parking merters. Parking permits are required daily from 10 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. in all non-metered areas. Scooters may park in car spots and pay accordingly or purchase a $40 permit to park in dedicated scooter spots.
Have a great week-end!!
 
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