September 4th, 2011
Bethany Beach by Jack Lewis '93
The town of Bethany is a small family resort town right on the beach. It is what you would want to expect of a seaside resort. The center of the town is its Boardwalk and Bandstand. Shops, restaurants, basketball courts and playground are just a block a way from each other. It is the perfect town for walking, jogging or strolling. And, let’s not forget that beautiful beach that stretches for miles. Each street in Bethany seems to lead its visitors right to the water’s edge.
Prior to the early 50’s, it took some time to get to Bethany Beach. There was no railroad connection. You really must have wanted to visit Bethany because you had to travel first to Baltimore, Maryland. Spend the night in Charm City and then travel by boat across the Chesapeake Bay to the Delmarva Peninsula. Then, take the train across the peninsula to Rehoboth Beach. Until 1910, the visitors would have to take the steamer, Atlantic, across Rehoboth Bay to Ocean View and travel by horsedrawn carriage to Bethany. After 1910 the Loop Canal was completed allowing the motorboat to dock directly in Bethany.
If you are visiting Bethany during this Holiday Week-End, this is what you will find.
Sunday, 9/4 – Jesse Garron’s Tribute to Elvis at 8:00 p.m. The entertainment will be at the Bandstand.
Monday, 9/5 – Yoga at the Bethany Beach Bandstand. This is the last day for yoga right on the Bandstand but Yoga at the Beach has a year round schedule. If you would like to check it out please vivist www.bethanybeachyoga.org. On Labor Day be there from 6 a.m. until 7 a.m. and if possible, bring your own mat since they are limited. Drop in fee is $5.
Monday, 9/5 – Tai Chi, which is also called Meditation in Motion is at the Bethany Beach Boardwalk. From 7:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. Drop in fee is $5. More info? Please call 302-363-4500.
Monday, 9/5 – Labor Day Jazz Funeral at 5:30 p.m. Saying “so long” but not forgotten to another summer at the beach. Be prepared to wail and carry on. Then, the lifeguards will do their celebratory swim at around 6 or so. This swim used to be quite different years ago. Some of those in Bethany remember it so well…
Saturday, 9/10 – The 33rd Annual Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival. One day only when more than 100 artists will showcase their best along the Boardwalk and 2 adjoining streets. 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Look for the silent auction at the Bandstand from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. All proceeds from the silent auction will benefit the art programs at 4 local elementary schools.
The Bethany Beach Cam is still running. To view what’s going on on the Boardwalk, please visit http://www.bethanycam.com.
Note: Bethany Beach Trolleys run through mid September. It is the best way to get around in Bethany and avoid those meters. Please check www.townofbethanybeach.com for the schedule.
Have fun!! Talk to you later….
June 20th, 2011
Bethany Beach is also known as the Quiet Resort. Well, this typical beach town will be packing some events this coming week. If you are in town check them out. It will not be that quiet.
Tuesday, 6/21 – Film Critics Needed!! Help review films for this year’s Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival. Screen a documentary, or a feature, and a short, time permitting. Reviewers will be asked to complete a rating sheet and join a post film discussion.
Time and Place? 7:00 p.m. at the South Coastal Library at 43 Kent Ave. in Bethany Beach. Tel. 302-539-5231. Free!!
Tuesday, 6/21 and Wednesday, 6/22 – Gallery One, which represents local artists will be holding a workshop called “Basic Digital Photography”. 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. $75. Location? 32 Atlantic Avenue in Ocean View, a couple of miles west of Bethany Beach on Rt. 26.
It is a basic digital photography workshop with Robert Connelly (www.livecheapmakeart.com). Tel. 302-537-5055. Website? www.galleryonede.com.
Learn to use a digital camera and set up a photo to achieve optimum light, angle, and composition. You must bring your camera, with charged batteries and the camera manual to the class.
Bob is a professional fine arts photographer with a BA in Studio Art from Arizone State University.
Want to Keep Trim While on Vacation?
Yoga at Sunrise – 6 a.m. until 7 a.m. at the Bethany Beach Bandstand. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, including 4th of July and Labor Day. Bring mat and towel. Fee? $5 For more info. call 302-537-7838, or visit www.bethanybeachyoga.org.
Boardwalk Tai Chi – 7:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Labor Day. $5 drop in fee. Gentle exercises that help promote good health and well being.
Instructor? Jim Mace. Tel. 302-363-4509.
Friday, 6/24 – The Maryland Community Band will be performing at the Bethany Beach Bandstand at 7:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the weather and if you need an update, please call 302-539-5484. That’s the hot line!!
The Maryland Community Band is part of the outreach program of the University of Maryland School of Music. It provides an opportunity for university students, faculty, alumni, and community members to come together to continue learning in the musical arts.
Saturday, 6/25 – About 5 Miles West of Bethany Beach – Clarksville – You will find Good Earth Market & Organic Farm. Website? www.goodearthmarket.com. Two events will take place:
12 Noon – Mark Stoehr MAc, LAc, Licensed Acupuncturist, discusses the art and science of acupuncture and natural medicine. Learn how acupuncture can benefit you and your loved ones. This discussion will also include information on managing body weight, improving wellness and home remedies for common ailments.
Mark Stoehr is a licensed acupuncturist in Ocean City, MD. He specializes in pain management, weight loss and wellness promotion. He earned his masters degree in acupuncture from Tai Sophia Institute, where he is currently a faculty member. He has advanced training in herbal medicine and nutrition.
2:00 – Join Chef Inton from “Port” in Dewey Beach where he will present his first cooking demo at Good Earth Market. Port features “Fresh-Local-Food-Drink”. Check the website www.portdewey.com.
Saturday, 6/25 – Firecracker 5K Run & 3K Walk – Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. Race starts at 8:00 a.m. This is an Official Parade Fundraising Event. Entry forms are at the Town Hall and t-shirt sales table is located at the Boardwalk on week-ends and when there is entertainment. This year marks the 28th 4th of July Parade in Bethany Beach. For more info. please visit www.bethanybeach5K.wordpress.com.
The Committee is looking for help. If you would like to lend a hand, please call Philip Rossi at 303-539-8011, ext. 24.
In addition to getting the t-shirts on the Boardwalk on week-ends you can also purchase them by calling Mary Rossi at 302-539-2805.
Sunday 6/26 – Opening Day for the Bethany Beach Farmers’ Market – Always on Sundays from 8 a.m. until Noon at the PNC Parking Lot in Town.
The Bethany Beach Trolley – Please remember to use the Trolley when possible. Best deal in town and best way to get around. For a schedule, visit www.townofbethanybeach.com and click on Trolley on the left hand side.
Have a great week….talk to you later…if I find anything else, I will let you know…
May 28th, 2011
Thank God I did not have to experience it. Mayhem in Bethany Beach because residents and visitors could not find the parking meters. Several people got tickets left and right. Finally, after enough complaints signs were put up informing the public where to go and what to do.
Meters are so expensive at the Delaware Beaches. In Bethany Beach all meters are $1.50 per hour in quarter increments. A quarter gives you 10 minutes.
Garfield Parkway, which is the Main Drag, as some of us call it, and the business area, have blue meters. Please note that these meters have a 2-hour limit on the meter. But, the meters can be replenished.
The rest of the meters are grey. These ones have an 8-hour limit.
Having said all that, why don’t you just take the Bethany Beach Trolley. It is so cheap. $.25 each way is what you’ll pay and someone else is driving you. The Town of Bethany Beach has 2 trolleys.
The trolleys run from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The last pick up on Atlantic and Garfield is at 9:45 p.m.
You can flag down the trolleys anywhere along the route for pick or discharge. The only exception is that they will not do any loading or unloading on Rt. 26 and Rt. 1. The same goes for Jefferson Bridge Rd. These are busy roads and I can see why.
On a daily basis there will be little or no service from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. These drivers need lunch and dinner breaks.
To check the Trolley Schedule all you have to do is visit www.townofbethanybeach.com and then under services scroll down to Trolley. If you need more info., please call 302-539-8011.
If you are near any of those routes or within walking distance, my suggestion is use the Trolleys. You won’t regret it.
Please remember that you are at the beach….kick back and relax…
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