January 31st, 2013

What’s Going On?, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Events, 2013 Lewes Polar Bear Plunge, Special Olympics Delaware, Pooch Plunge, Polar Ice Cream Throwdown, CAMP Rehoboth Chorus Winter Concert, Delaware Beaches, February 1 – 3, 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!!

January 18th, 2013

Doggies At The Beach, Day Care, Over Nite Care, Cage Free, No Kennels, 3 Doggie Cams, Spa Grooming, Training, Discount Vaccination Day, Saturday, January 19th,…Pooch Plunge for Special Olympics Delaware!!!, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware Beaches

Blogs are considered diaries in many respects.  With that in mind, I took my “rescued” Heinz 57, Addy, for a much needed day of grooming.  I have posted plenty of times about Doggies At the Beach, located at on Rt. 24 at the Family Dollar Plaza, off of Rt. 1 (Coastal Highway).  Tel. 302-644-8200.  Website?  http://www.doggiesatthebeach.com.

Doggies At the Beach is the premier dog boarding facility in Rehoboth Beach.  Climate control, playing time and plenty of attention for that pooch in your life.  This is the only place I have left Addy.  The dogs have a great time.  I had to laugh because when I took these pictures, the Bassett Hound, would not get up.  He just wagged his tail.  Finally, he came out, hoping no other dog would take his spot.

The new grooming facility is so nice.  It is not just for dogs; cats are also able to come for some grooming, as well.  Bright colors!!  That’s where I met Teri.  She is letting the public know what’s going on at Doggies At The Beach.  Nice chatting with you Teri.  And, thanks for the tour.

The actual groom room is also full of pinks and purples.  There is even a ramp for easy climbing for larger dogs.

On Saturday, January 19th from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m there will be a Discount Vaccination Day.  Doggies At The Beach holds monthly vaccination clinics.  The difference, this time, is that it will 100% benefit the Georgetown SPCA.  Vaccinations are administered by a licensed Vet.  It will be held at Doggies At The Beach located at 18806 John J. Williams Highway (Rt. 24 for both dogs and kitties.  Please have your kitties in a crate.  First come; first serve.

New training classes by their new training partner; a certified professional trainer.  Puppy Preschool, Puppy Kindergarten, Good Manners 101.  You need to register and pay to hold a spot.  The class size is restricted to 5 only, so your intense training will be a great value.  More info?  Please call 302-644-8200.

The 2013 Week-End Festival of the Lewes Polar Bear Plunge, which takes place on February 1 through the 3rd will bring new Plungers into the scene.  It is the first time the festival will be holding the Pooch Plunge on February 2nd from 11 a.m. until Noon, starting on the Boardwalk at Rehoboth Avenue.  All for Special Olympics Delaware!!  Doggies At The Beach is participating in this event!!

Registration Fee is $25.  Pooch receives:  Event bandanna, imprinted portable water bowl, and post event refreshments!!  But, if you donate $250, your pooch would get an embroidered SoggyDog Towel.  Please register at http://www.plungede.org.

I brought Addy home, she got comfortable in her new Doggie Lounger.  If you have not met her, here she is.

Have a great day!