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!!

May 2nd, 2012

What’s Cooking? Peanut Rice Noodles, a Spicy Kick, Add Ground Pork and Shredded Veggies, Easy, Gluten Free

I have tons of cookbooks, magazines, and all those books you can pick up, at check-out counters, as well.  I usually read them like a novel.  If I see too many ingredients, forget it.  I want something that is easy, different, and flavorful.

So, here is one of those recipes.  This recipe is to be served at room temperature.

Don’t get scared about the jalapenos because the other ingredients in the dish will balance the spicy heat.

Peanut Rice Noodles, a Spicy Kick, Add Ground Pork and Shredded Veggies

1/2 lb. dried wide rice noodles.  (The ones for pad thai)

1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil

3/4 lb. ground pork (I like it better with the pork, but other ground meat can be substituted.)

1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter, preferably natural (read ingredients if you have a gluten allergy)

1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar

1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce (bought at grocery store)

1 or 2 jalapenos, depending the degree of heat you prefer (finely chopped, and seeded)

2 medium carrots.  (I got lazy and bought the already shredded ones.)

2 medium size yellow squash or zucchini, grated (I bought one of each.)

2/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint

juice of 1 lime

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.  You can add Kosher salt to it.  I did not.  Add rice noodles, which by the way, I cut in half before adding to the boiling water.  Easier that way.  Cook for about 5 minutes and stir often.  Drain, rinse under cold water and leave in colander.

Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add the pork and cook, stirring to break up the meat, until just cooked through.  Set aside.  Note:  If you want to add a little bit of salt, do so, but, again, I did not.

In a large bowl, whisk the peanut butter, vinegar, fish sauce, the remaining 1 tsp. oil, and 3 tablespoons of warm water to help the peanut butter soften.

Add pork, jalapenos, carrots, squash, mint, and noddles.

Squeeze the lime over the whole dish.

Note:  To make the dish prettier, just garnish it with extra mint.

Serve at room temperature and enjoy…..make it your own!!

Note:  I really had not made this recipe before.  And…what would I have done differently? Probably add a bit more rice vinegar.  It got good reviews from my family members.

May 1st, 2012

What’s Going On?, Rehoboth Beach, Activities, Events, Entertainment, Delaware Beaches

Driving or walking around Rehoboth Beach you will see that is in full bloom.  The gorgeous azaleas are not yet at their peak, but getting there.

If you are in Rehoboth Beach today, well, at the time of this writing the weather does not look that great.  The famous Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market is opening its doors today, May 1st.  Rain or Shine!!  From Noon to 4 p.m. the vendors will be there to show off their produce. 

The Farmers’ Market is part of the Rehoboth Beach community, with 100% of the profits going to the farmers.  Baked goods, flowers, chef demos, always on Tuesdays.  You can find the Farmers’ Market by the only roundabout in Rehoboth Beach, behind the Chamber of Commerce.

Check their website, www.rbfarmersmarket.com.  

It will be turning from this,

to this.

Tuesday, May 2nd – Clear Space Theatre Company, located at 20 Baltimore Ave., in Rehoboth Beach will be joining forces with Bethany Blues Lews to raise funds for and awareness of the non-profit organization, in support of the performing arts in our community.  Tomorrow, Tuesday, 4/2 from 4 – 7 p.m.

During those hours, patrons who present a coupon provided by Clear Space to their server, will have a portion of their total bill donated directly back to Clear Space.  Members of the Board of Directors will be on hand for the evening, as well as members of the acting company, staff and volunteers to field questions patrons may have about the organization.

Bethany Blues Lewes is located at 183 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1).  To download the coupon, please visit www.clearspacetheatre.org, scroll down to the botton and on the right hand side, and under the heading In the Community, you will see this event.  Just click and download the coupon.

Tuesday, May 2nd – From the Rehoboth Beach Film Society, the next Around the World screening will be taking place.  Around the World features critically acclaimed, international, independent films.  Free to the public.

The screening will take place at 7:00 p.m. in the upstairs room at Movies at Midway, located on Coastal Highway.

Before Their Eyes – It is a moving drama about ten-year old Gulistan and her younger brother, Firat, who live happily with their parents in the heart of Turkish Kurdistan.  Suddenly, tragedy strikes when their mother and father are shot down by paramilitary gunmen before their eyes.

Traumatized and orphaned, Gulistan and Firat try to care for the infant sister, but their money soon runs out and they’re forced onto the street.  It is there that Gulistan meets the part-time escort Dilara.  Accompanying her on a hotel call one day, Gulistan is shocked to discover Dilara’s client is the murderer of her parents, and quickly devises a plan for revenge.  Running time is 102 minutes.  Not rated.  In Kurdish with English subtitles.

Until May 6th – Needlework Exhibit at The Rehoboth Beach Historical Society and Museum, located at 511 Rehoboth Ave., Tel. 302-227-7310.  Website? www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.  It is a judged exhibit.

On Saturday, May 5th – Residents are invited to the Rehoboth Beach Museum at 2 p.m. for an unusual presentation of vintage wedding clothing.  Mike Connolly, Director of the New Castle Historical Society will present a review of an exhibit titled Tying the Knot – New Castle Nuptials Since 1784. 

Examples from the collection will be on view for the program.  Images from the exhibit that took place in New Castle in 2010 will be shown.  The original exhibit featured 14 wedding dresses dating from 1784 through 1935.  Mr. Connolly will discuss how the exhibit was organized and the challenges in presenting such fragile items.  Regular admission rates apply.  $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, college students and military, $2 for children ages 13-17.  Members and children 12 and under are free.  There is also a AAA discount. 

Please call 302-227-7310 to register for this event.  Spaces are limited.

Unitl May 27th – The Rehoboth Art League looks gorgeous this time of the year.  It is located at 12 Dodds Lane in Henlopen Acres, in Rehoboth Beach.  Tel. 302-227-8408  Website? www.rehobothartleague.org.

Two exhibits:  Alan B. Tuttle:  For the Sake of Art is located at the Corkran and Tubbs Galleries.

The other exhibit, ORBS is located at The Homestead.

Gallery hours:  Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.  Sundays, Noon to 4 p.m.

Friday, May 4th through Sunday, May 6th – Last week-end to see the Designer Show House.  A vintage 1920 Rehoboth Beach Home, decorated by preeminent interior and landscape designers.  It is located at 10 4th St. 

This event is sponsored by The Village Improvement Association, Rehoboth Beach.  For tickets ($25 at the door, $20 in advance), and information, please call 302-227-2598 or 302-227-1466.  Website? www.rehobothbeachvia.org.

Have a great day!!  Talk to you later…