July 14th, 2014
What’s Going On?
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is a 10,144 acre refuge. It is a stopover site for migratory birds as they fly up and down the Atlantic Flyway. Hundreds of native plant and animal species thrive in this habitat. Prime Hook provides habitat for 308 species of birds, 51 species of fish, 45 species of reptiles and amphibians, 37 species of mammals, and an array of rare insects and plant species.
Plenty of activities are offered, including lectures, bird walks and educational activities. The refuge may be visited 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset 7 days a week.
Location? 11978 Turkle Pond Rd. Tel. 302-684-8419. For more info., please visit http://www.fws.gov/refuge/prime_hook/. The Visitor Center is open Monday through Friday year round from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. On week-ends, the Visitor Center is open from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. from December through March and from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. from April through November.
July 17, 2014
8 a.m. – 11 a.m. – BIRDING FIELD TRIP AT PRIME HOOK – Led by volunteer birding guides, beginner and experienced bird watchers will enjoy observing and learning about the bird species frequenting the refuge at this time of the year. Be prepared for the weather and expect to walk about a mile. Take your binoculars, a filed guide, and spotting scope. The leader will also have spotting scopes available. Binoculars will be available to borrow. Meet at the refuge office. Trips are free, open to the public, and will last approx. 3 hours.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – PONDSIDE ADVENTURES AT PRIME HOOK – Discover what types of fish and aquatic insects live in the area during this hands-on exploration of refuge waters. Help pull the seine net or scoop a dip net to see what they catch. Footwear is required; sunscreen and hats are recommended for this wet and wild activity! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the refuge office.
Have a great time!
January 17th, 2014
Spending the winter in the Historic town of Lewes? There is always plenty to do. Granted, this is a more quiet time of the year. A time to take a break…some restaurants really deserve it, and a time to enjoy Southern Delaware.
Get out and about and discover how much fun it is to live in Coastal Delaware…this is what’s going on!!
FRIDAY, January 17th – The Lewes Historical Society Speaker Series …”Preserving War Letters: Touchstones of Time” at 7:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Author-Journalist Nancy E. Lynch will be presenting this first topic of the series that take place on Fridays. Location? Lewes Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall on Kings Highway in Lewes. “War letters, first-hand accounts from the front lines, provide a unique window from a military man’s or woman’s perspective. They become a primary source material.” They are priceless!! For more information, please visit http://www.historiclewes.org.
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY, January 17th, January 18th and January 19th – The Rehoboth Beach Film Society presents What Makes Us Tick? These films explore the bonds of family, friendship, love and betrayal. The event takes place in January with the presentation of 3 films and post screening discussions. This film series explores aspects of the human experience. To see the trailers and for more info., please visit http://www.rehobothfilm.com. You can purchase the tickets online, or by phone by calling 302-645-9095. Tickets may be available at the door, as well.
Friday: The Intouchables at 7 p.m. at The Virden Center, University of Delaware on 700 Pilottown Rd. in Lewes. Admission is $12 for members of the Rehoboth Beach Film Society and $14 for future members. The film is rated R and it is in French with English subtitles.
Saturday: After the Wedding at The Virden Center, University of Delaware on 700 Pilottown Rd. in Lewes. Admission is $12 for members of the Rehoboth Beach Film Society and $14 for future members. The film is R rated and it is in Danish with English subtitles.
Sunday: Brick Lane at The Virden Center, University of Delaware on 700 Pilottown Rd. in Lewes. Admission is $12 for members of the Rehoboth Beach Film Society and $14 for future members. The film is rate PG-13 and it is in Bengali with English subtitles.
CHICKS FOR CHARITY – A girls night out dedicated to those less fortunate. The January dinner will benefit Habitat For Humanity. It will be on January 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Fish On! Two delicious entrees to choose from along with appetizer and dessert. $25 per person includes gratuity. Cash Bar available, as well. Raffle items and a 50/50 raffle too! Cash or checks only payable to Fish-On!. RSVP to chicksdinner@gmail.com. Please do not call the restaurant.
Please attend and learn about the Habitat for Humanity AmeriCorps program and the wonderful men and women who have committed a year to service. January’s Chicks for Charity is raising funds on that evening for Delaware’s Habitat for Humanity, which program includes members from right here in Sussex County, from Delaware at large, and from states across the nation. Members are united behind the goals to make our people safer, smarter and healthier.
BIRDING FIELD TRIP AT PRIME HOOK – January 23rd from 8:30 a.m. until Noon. This is the first birding field trip of the 2014 season at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. The trips will originate from the Refuge Headquarters office and will run for about 3 hours. Since 85% of the bird species found on the Refuge are migrants, every month of the year brings the opportunity for different species of birds to be observed. You should take your binoculars. The Refuge has a few pairs of loaner binoculars if needed. Be prepared to walk up to a mile and please dress appropriately. In the event of light rain, the trip will still go. But, it will be cancelled if the rain is heavy. Please call the Refuge at 302-684-8419 for more info. Or, check http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Prime_Hook/about.html.
The Refuge is a 10,144 acre tract of land officially established in 1963 under the authority of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act. It is located on the west shore of the Delaware Bay, approx. 22 miles southeast of Dover. It is an important stopover site for migratory birds as they travel up and down the Atlantic Flyway.
THE LEWES PUBLIC LIBRARY, located at 11 Adams Avenue in Lewes. Tel. 302-645-2733. Website? http://www.leweslibrary.org. Some very interesting events coming up!!
INTRODUCTION TO GENEALOGY SERIES – Free and beginning on January 23rd at 2 p.m. The Sussex County Genealogy Society will offer this 4-part series on strategies, techniques, and ideas to help individuals searching for member of their family tree. It will start on that Thursday, 1/23 and run each Thursday until Thursday, 2/13. You are required to register online or by calling the library at 302-645-2733.
FAMILY GAME NIGHT – Saturday, January 25th at 6 p.m. Take the whole family for a night of board games and free refreshments at the Library.
IS SMALL BUSINESS RIGHT FOR YOU? – Things a potential entrepeneur should consider. This is a free workshop on Tuesday, 1/28 at 7:30 p.m. To register and for more info., please contact Hope Ellsworth at the Job Center at Delaware Libraries, Tel. 302-222-3618 or hope.ellsworth@lib.de.us.
MYSTERY BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP – “It’s a Mystery to Me!” – A new book discussion group for mystery lovers will begin meeting at the Library on Thursday, 2/13 at 10:30 a.m. Copies of the first book, What the Dead Know by Laura Lippman are available to check out at the Library’s Circulation Desk. This group will meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month and participants will discuss a selected mystery book. Open to all.
COOKING CLASSES IN FEBRUARY WITH CHEF ANGELA MERSHON – Enjoy learning some quick and simple solutions to cooking meals you thought were only available in a arestaurant . In the comfort of the Blue Water House kitchen, you can relax and socialize with new friends while learning and dining on delicious food that you will know how to easily make in your own kitchen. Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. at Blue Water House on 407 East Market St. Participants will receive the meal, recipes, and printed info. to take home.
Class size limit to 10 people. Please sign up at the Library by 7 p.m. on the Monday before the class. Fees are $10 to $20 depending on the cost of ingredients and are due when signing up. Classes will be held on February 4th, 11th and 25th.
Have a good one!!
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