September 7th, 2009
Lewes, Delaware
Saturday, Sept. 12th – Parade of Ponds – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Starting at Garden Ponds & Landscaping. Location is 14680 Coastal Highway, Milton, DE 19968. Tel. 302-645-7841. Website is www.gardenpondsandlandscaping.com. This event is to benefit the Children’s Beach House in Lewes, Delaware.
Saturday, Sept. 12th – Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m. until Noon at the Lewes Historical Society located at 110 Shipcarpenter St. Tel. 302-645-7670. Website http://www.historiclewes.org .
Saturday, Sept. 12th – 4th Annual Chocolate Tasting, 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. sponsored by the Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park at the Biden Center at the Cape Henlopen State Park.
Sunday, Sept. 13th until Sept. 17th – Annual Delmarva Antique Bottle & Sea Glass Club’s Show and Sale at the Cape Henlopen High School on 1250 Kings Highway. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Winswept Stables Petting Zoo is open daily from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. On Saturdays, pony rides are available for a fee. The address is 34184 Eventers Way. It is off of Rt. 24 which is also John J. Williams Highway, Tel. 302-645-1651
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Tuesday, September 8th – Farmers’ Market, Noon until 4 p.m. at Grove Park, behind the Chamber of Commerce. Parking available at the Chamber of Commerce and at Columbia and Henlopen avenues. Website http://www.RBFarmersmarket.com.
At the Farmers’ Market you will find the Empty Bowls Project. This is a joint project between the Rehoboth Art League and the Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market. Purchase a bowl and it will be filled with soup for $20. Cash or check only, please. This is to benefit “Just Soup Ministry”.
Started by a teacher in Michigan in 1990, the Empty Bowls Project holds events around the country to raise awareness and funds to alleviate hunger.
Thursday, September 10th, 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. – Fund Raise for the Delaware Humane Society (http://www.dehumane.org), at the Seafood Shack on 42 1/2 Baltimore Ave., in Rehoboth Beach. Dogs are welcomed out back in the patio.
Raffle tickets will be available for purchase. Some of the items are: 2 Ravens football tickets and also certificates for grooming, day care and night care donated by Doggies at The Beach, www.doggiesatthebeach.com (302-644-8200). Please attend and support the DE Humane Society (all pets).
Friday, September 11th, 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. – Exhibit opening at Philip Morton Gallery, 47 Baltimore Ave.-Members of the Delaware based Artist Exchange. Visit the website www.philipmortongallery.com
Friday Sept. 11th, until Sunday, Sept. 13th – Delaware Coast Antiques Show and Sale at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center in Rehoboth Beach, located on 229 Rehoboth Ave.- 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday and on Sunday 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. It is a collector and dealer show. Admission with ad is $5.00, otherwise general admission will be $6.00. For information, please call 302-226-5456 or 302-542-3286
Saturday, September 12th – Mosaic Second Saturdays – Destination Art Walk. Visit a dozen of Rehoboth, downtown art galleries from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Mosaic is the new gallery collective for downtown Rehoboth. Website is www.mosaicrehoboth.com
Saturday, September 12th – Rehoboth Walk to Defeat ALS. Boardwalk 2 Mile Walk to raise funds for ALS Assoc. to support patients and research. Registration at 8 a.m. and walk begins at 9 a.m. For more info. call Mary Ann Wollten at 302-684-4151. ALS stands for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). It is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects cells in the brain and the spinal cord.
Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, Sept. 13th – In Millsboro, Delaware is the Annual Nanticoke Indian Powwow. For information and directions, please check the website www.nanticokeindians.org/news.cfm.
Dewey Beach, Delaware
Saturday, September 12th – Bottle & Cork 10 Miler/5K – Seven Sisters, Two Brothers Running/Walking Series 2009. Event starts at 7:45 a.m. for the 10 miler, with registration at 6:45 a.m. and for the 5K the starting time will be 8 a.m. Checks and cash only, please. For more information, please go to the website www.sevensistersdeweybeach.com
Bethany Beach, Delaware
Saturday, September 12th – 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. is the 31st Annual Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival. It is sponsored by the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce. Location is the boardwalk and adjacent streets. More than 100 artists will display their work. Live music. Silent auction of works donated by participating artists will benefit local schools. It is a juried show as well. For more information, please call 800-962-7873.
In Berlin, Maryland, near Ocean City, Maryland
Saturday, Sept. 12th from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. A Fundraising Event for Paws of Tomorrow – Pet Rescue Association. It will be at A Novel Idea on 11033 Cathill Rd. in Berlin, Maryland, 21811. Tel. 410-641-5211. A successful fundraising event will let them continue their pet rescue effort which has been very well received by the community. Donations are welcomed too.
A Novel Idea is the sponsor of this event and they will be donating many items for Paws of Tomorrow to sell.
Please go to Paws of Tomorrow’s website www.pawsoftomorrow.com and see which pets will be atending this event, in case you see a pet on their website and would like see it. In their website you will be able to see what other events are coming in the next weeks.
Paws of Tomorrow is located in Ocean View, Delaware. They need foster parents for the pets until they find their forever home, as well as people that really want to adopt a pet. So, if you are not sure if you are ready for a pet full time, this might be an opportunity to foster a pet and see if you are ready.
I do know this organization, because this past May, I adopted Addy from them and she is great. I will talking about her one of these days on this blog.
August 24th, 2009
Even though summer is coming to an end, at my beaches, there are plenty of things to do. A lot to choose from, for example, theatre venues, bandstand concerts and movies, fundraising events, and, of course, our beautiful beaches, and parks. Here are a few things this week that have peaked my interest:
Lewes, Delaware
Lewes Summer Music Schedule is held at the Stango Park, 110 Adams St., behind the Lewes Library. Free of charge from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Just remember to bring a chair and bug spray.
Tuesday, August 25th – The performers will be Dirty Kitchen Bluegrass
Friday, August 28th – Vinyl Schockley will be performing
Saturday, August 29th – The Children’s Beach House Barbecue at the Children’s Beach House on 1800 Bay Ave., Lewes, DE 19958. Tel 302-645-9184 or 302-655-4288. Individual tickets will be $85 but go on their website for more information www.cbhinc.org or e-mail inquiry@cbhinc.org This fundraising event is for their Sandcastle Program and it starts at 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
In the early 1930’s Lydia Chichester duPont founded this organization and its mission is to provide children with special needs the healing qualities the coastal environment has to offer.
For this particular fundraising event one of a kind shaker tables painted by local artists and sponsored by various businesses will be auctioned. They are gorgeous and you can see them on the above mentioned website.
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Bandstand:
Thursday, August 27th – Delaware Comedy Theatre will perform. It is an all age comedy improv. Their website is www.delawarecomedytheatre.com
Friday, August 28th – Volunteers of the U.S. Army Field Band. It started in 1981 and they are the U.S. Army’s premier touring show. Their music is from popular American to country, jazz and patriotic. Their website is www.armyfieldband.com/pages/ensembles/vols.html
Saturday, August 29th – Mario Rocco will be the performer. It is a variety show. He is a great performer who has opened for top stars and was even chosen to perform in Washington, D.C. for the president at a 911 benefit concert. His website is www.mariorocco.com
Dewey Beach, Delaware
Monday, August 24th – Tonight’s movie will be Beverly Hills Chihuahua at 8:30 p.m. (dusk) on Dagsworthy Beach. Check the lifeguard stand station on Dagsworthy St. in case of bad weather. Bring a chair and your family.
Bethany Beach Area
In Ocean View, Delaware, on Saturday, August 29th, you will find The Seashore Strider Running Club’s 3rd Ed Dean Memorial 4 Miler. Time will be 8:00 a.m. at Magnolias Seafood Bar & Grill, 30415 Cedar Neck Rd., Ocean View, DE 19970. This race is in memory of lifeguard Ed Dean. Contact Tim Bamforth at Tim@seashorestrider.com or check the website www.seashorestriders.com
Bethany Beach – Bandstand
Performances start at 7:30 p.m., otherwise noted. Hot line is 302-539-5484
Wednesday, August 26th – 100 Years of Broadway
Friday, August 28th – Cole Younger Band – Ballads, Folk and Western
Sunday, August 30th – Joe Bajone Jazz Quintet
Yoga at Sunrise- From 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Drop in fee. Bring mat and towel. For more information call 302-537-7838
Exercise Classes – Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Drop in. $6.00 per class. Time is 7:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. Call 302-537-7838 for more information.
Fenwick Island, Delaware
Freeman State at Bayside, 31750 Lakeview Dr., Selbyville, DE 19975. 4 miles west of Fenwick at the intersection of Rt. 54 and Rt. 20. Their tel. is 302-436-3015 and the website is www.freemanstage.org
The performances are:
Thursday, August 27th – at 7:00 p.m. First State Ballet Theatre. It is free of charge.
Friday, August, 28th – From 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. is Tommy Edward as Sir Rod Stewart – A Rod Stewart tribute.
Saturday, August 29th – 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. is Chocolate Covered Fairytales by Gary Lloyd. Storyteller for kids of all ages.
Ocean City, Maryland
Monday, August 24th there is a Greek Party at Sunset Park on South Division St. and the Bay. It will be a celebration of the Greek culture. Live entertainment, food and wine garden. The time will be 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and the website is www.ococean.com
Wednesday, August 26th, Concerts on the Beach at North Division St. Beach. It starts at 8:00 p.m. At these concerts you will find tribute bands and local favorites entertaining. Bring a chair. Tel. 800-626-2326 and website is www.ococean.com
Thursday, August 27th is the Bonfire Hour at North Division St. with a different speaker every time. The time is 9:00 p.m. but for more information go to www.oceancity.com or call them at 800-626-2326.
August 9th, 2009
The following are my own highlights of some of the many events that will be going on this coming week.
Please check my posts under Categories and then Events for information on already posted events.
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Thursday, August 13th is Cinema by the Surf, at the Bandstand. It is free admission. The Rehoboth Film Society is presenting Mama Mia and it starts at dusk. This film is PG-13 and seats are on a first come, first serve basis. For more information on the Rehoboth Film Society and its memberships, events and what it is all about, go to their web site www.rehobothfilm.com
Friday, August 14th, the Rehoboth Beach Recreation Dept. is sponsoring Magic Fun with Jack & Trixie. It is to be held at the Tot Lot by Lake Gerard on the north end of the Boardwalk. It will start at 7:00 p.m. In case of bad weather, it will be held at the Grove Park by the roundabout and behind the Chamber of Commerce and the time then will be 7:15 p.m.
On, Saturday, August 15th Jewelry Designer Stephanie Hill will be holding a Jewelry Trunk Show from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Her specialty is handcrafted necklaces, bracelets and earrings. It will be held at Jeff West Home, 413 Rehoboth Ave., tel 302-227-3635 and the web site www.jeffwesthome.com
The Rehoboth Art League’s 36th Annual Outdoor Fine Arts & Crafts Exhibit will be on Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, August 16th. It will be from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and the location is 12 Dodds Lane in Henlopen Acres. Their tel. is 302-227-8408 and the web site is www.rehobothartleague.org
Also, on Saturday, August 15th will be the First Rehoboth Watermelon Festival. It will start at 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Grove Park and the Rehoboth Beach Museum on 511 Rehoboth Ave. There will be an entry fee of $2 for adults and $1 for children. The entry fee will also include admission to the Rehoboth Beach Museum. There will be watermelon seed spitting (really?) and eating contests. Available food will be there for purchase.
The following information is from www.rehomain.com “In the 1920’s and 1930’s, vacationing families in Rehoboth purchased watermelons from roving produce salesmen called “hucksters”. Most families did not have ice boxes and refrigerators were not yet common. When they bought a watermelon, people carved their initials in the melon and stored them in the ice house.” That tradition is the celebration for the festival.
At the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand, you will find this week-end the following performances:
Saturday, August 15th at 8:00 p.m. – U.S. Army Field Band and Soldier’s Chorus. It is the premier touring musical representation for the U.S. Army. Their web site is www.army.millfieldband.com
Sunday, August 16th – Hindsight 2-20. It is also at 8:00 p.m. This is the Cape Henlopen District “Home Band”. In this group you will find teachers and administrators raising money for the Cape Henlopen Education Foundation. Their music is Southern Rock, British Rock, and Motown. You know the tunes, don’t you?
Lewes, Delaware
On Tuesday, August 11th, there is a concert in Stango Park, behind the Lewes Library and the performers will be Tydewater (American Roots). It starts at 7:00 p.m. The address is 110 Adams St., off of King’s Highway. Please bring a chair and don’t forget the bug’s spray.
On Thursday, August 13th is Lewes Step out at 5:30 p.m. on Lewes Beach 1. This is doing something healthy for yourself.
At the Villages of Five Points, on Sunday, August 16th, the event will be 33 1/3 Classic Rock and it starts at 7:00 p.m. Again remember to bring a chair and bug’s spray.
Dewey Beach, Delaware
Monday, August 10th the movie shown at Dagsworthy Street and the Beach will start at 8:30 (dusk). This week’s movie will be Shark Tale. In Case of bad weather, please check with the Life Saving Station on Dagsworthy St. or WGMD 92.7 FM.
Wednesday is Bonfire on the Beach at Dagsworthy St. and the Beach from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Bring chairs, the family and marsmallows. Again, in case of bad weather check with the Life Saving Station on Dagsworthy St. or WGMD 92.7 FM.
Saturday and Sunday, August 15th and 16th will be the East Coast Skim Championships. Please check the web site www.skimonline.com for information on its history, pro-files, where to stay, how to enter, how heats are run, etc.
Bethany Beach
Tuesday, August 11th – Children’s Theater – Alice in Wonderland. Two shows at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Location – The Town Hall. The tickets are free while they last and the limit is 6 tickets. Pick up tickets at 8:30 a.m.
The Bandstand
Events start at 7:30 unless otherwise noted. The hot line is 302-539-5484.
Friday, August 14th – U.S. Navy Commodores – Jazz. This is the Navy’s premier Jazz ensemble.
Saturday, August 15th – Over Time – Dance Music
Sunday, August 16th – Dakkota – Country Western
Fenwick Island, Delaware
From August 8th until August 15th is the Little League Senior League World Series at the Lower Sussex Little League Park. The series consists of 4 International teams, 5 U.S. teams. One of the teams is from Sussex County. Contact Martin Donovan at info@district3.org
At the Freeman Stage at Bayside on 31750 Lakeview Dr. (Rt. 54 & Rt. 20). Tel. 302-436-3015 and web site www.freemanstage.com
On Thursday, August 13th at 7:00 p.m. is Sankota African Dance. It is open to the public and free.
Friday, August 14th at 7:00 p.m. is the Chesapeake Brass Band
Saturday, August 15th at 10:00 a.m. will have Cascading Carlos performing a high energy juggling act with an educational theme.
Ocean City, Maryland
Family Beach Olympics on Tuesday, August 11th on 27th Street Beach. Contests for all ages and the time will be 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 11th at 7:30 p.m. – Location will be Sunset Park on South Division St. on the Bayside. It is a free concert and the performers will be Ashcraft & Saltwater Cowboys
Sunday, August 16th will be Sundaes in the Park. Location – Northside Park on 127 St. and the Bay. There will be music and you can create your own ice cream sundae for a small fee. For more information, please call 800-626-2326.
The Art League of Ocean City Exhibit and Receptions is open to the public and free of charge. It is open on Tuesdays-Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and Fridays-Sundays from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. It has exhibits from local and regional artists. Their web site is www.artleagueofoceancity.org
All of my beach towns have great entertainment and restaurants and you name it, we have it, but the important thing is that you are coming here on vacation, so take a step back, relax and enjoy it.
August 1st, 2009
 Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk Rehoboth Beach is the perfect town for walking, whether it is for exercise or just strolling. Even though I live in a neighborhood that has a long walking circle, it is good to just drive to town and park on the north side of the Henlopen Hotel, which is also the north side of the boardwalk and walk it. I would say that it is about 2 miles plus give or take if you do both ways. Touch the railings at the end. It is just what everyone does. Sense of accomplishment. On a clear day, if you go early enough, depending on your activities the night before, the sunrise will be breathtaking.
Alice and I walked together. She and I have been good friends and I had not seen her in a long time, but it is summer and just like everyone else, she heads for the beaches to her place away from home. She is a fast walker and she takes small steps. I take longer steps but not as fast as she does. I let her talk since she has no problem talking and walking fast at the same time. I can talk for some time but then I need to take a deeper breath of that salt air. It is so funny how we can catch up so quickly on what our families are doing in just half hour.
There is something about seeing the ocean at that time of the morning. It sort of gives you that push to continue the day.
The town of Lewes is also perfect for walking or biking, and you can incorporate the town with Pilottown Rd., which will take you all the way to the College of Marine Studies of the University of Delaware. Very scenic.
Bethany Beach is also a good town for both, biking or walking. The boardwalk is not as long but then you can do a whole loop from the northern part of the town all the way around.
Now, if you really want a long boardwalk, and you are staying in the Ocean City area, then please walk this town’s boardwalk. The earlier, the better, and enjoy the wonderful wide beach.
Remember, no meters until 10:00 a.m. Enjoy the Day!!
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