March 22nd, 2013

TGIF, What’s Going On? The Quiet Resorts, Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, Delaware Beaches, Southern Delaware, Sussex County

The beach is a source of inspiration for many…for others; just a place to kick back and relax.

Slowly, our Delaware Beaches are waking up after a much deserved rest the past couple of months….the Quiet Resorts, as Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island are known are holding some really neat events….So, What’s Going On?

Friday, 3/22 and Saturday, 3/23 – Dickens Parlour Theatre is located at 35715 Atlantic Avenue, west of Bethany Beach, Delaware.  I have not had the opportunity to attend one of the shows, but I have heard that they are excellent and very popular.  Visit http://www.dptmagic.com, or call 302-829-1071 for more info.  The evening shows start at 7 p.m.  Rainy days show at 2 p.m.  And, I look forward to your comments…liked it?

Saturday, 3/23 – More volunteers are needed for Beach Grass Planting at South Bethany and Delaware Seashore State Park. 9:00 a.m. until Noon. If you want to get up early and help out this is what you need to do.  First of all, online registration is closed, so please to register call Shoreline and Waterway Management Section at 302-739-9921.  Or, email jennifer.luoma@state.de.us.  Beach grass helps to build and stabilize dunes by trapping windblown sand.  Sand dunes are essential for protection against damaging coastal storms.  The planting of beach grass is an annual event.  It was first started in 1989; more than a million stems of beach grass have been planted by dedicated volunteers.

Saturday, 3/23 – “Healing Foods to Reduce Inflammation” – At 3:00 p.m. at Good Earth Market, located at 31806 Good Earth Lane on Rt. 26 in Clarksville, Delaware….just 4.8 miles west of Bethany Beach.  Kari Ainsworth returns to discuss the causes of inflammation and why we hurt, as well as the foods that can be causing the pain.  The workshop will be held at The Birch Tree Cafe inside Good Earth Market.  More info?  Please visit http://www.goodearthmarket.com and click on Events.

Saturday, 3/23 – Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert from 7:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. at Mariner’s Bethel UMC 81 Central Avenue, (corner of Rt. 26 & Central Ave.), Ocean View, DE 19970.  Ocean View is located a few miles west of Bethany Beach.

Wednesday, 3/27 – Women and Wine South – NorthEast Seafood Kitchen, 29 Atlantic Avenue (Rt. 26), Ocean View. Fundraising Event for Justin’s Beach House/Justin W. Jennings Foundation.  If you have driven on Rt. 26, either to or from Bethany Beach, you have probably passed a large blue Adirondack Chair.  That is where Justin’s Beach House is located.  It is a house like no other.  This home offers patients with cancer and their families some peace and joy, even if for a short time.  To know more, please visit http://www.justinjennings.org.

Three courses and dessert.  All courses are paired with wine.  Stuffed Local Clams with Periquita White, Shaved Asparagus Salad with Twin Vines Vinho Verde, Grilled Rainbow Trout with Periquita Reserva, and a dessert of Heirloom Carrot Cake, paired with Sandeman Tawny Port.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m.  Dinner begins at 7:00 p.m.  $39 per person.  Please call Colby Pusey at 302-537-1785 or email him at colby@sodelconcepts.com.

Saturday, 3/30 – Bunny Palooza 5/K/10K – Garfield Parkway & Atlantic Avenue.  Sponsored by the Quiet Resorts Charitable Foundation (QRCF), http://www.qrcf.org. This foundation was formed by the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commer in 2001.  It manages and distributes funds to qualified organizations serving the local community.  Bunny Palooza is an Annual Event.  There will be overall, runner-up, masters and age group awards.  It will  be a fun and festive course., Live music throughout the race course.    Start at Garfield Pkwy & Atlantic Ave. in Downtown Bethany Beach.  For complete information and ways to register, please visit http://www.bunnypaloozarun.com.  Note:  Rain or shine, walkers permitted only on the 5K.  Dogs and Owners, Walkers and Strollers must start at the back of the 5K field.  Please bring doggy doo doo bags.  Today, Friday, 3/22, is the last the day to register in order to get an event tech shirt and goodie bag.

Saturday, 4/6 – “Gluten – What is it Anyway?”  At 3:00 p.m. at The Birch Tree Cafe located inside Good Earth Market at 31806 Good Earth Ln. in Clarksville, Delaware…4.8 miles west of Bethany Beach.  The Birch Tree Cafe is the only 100% gluten free restaurant in Delaware.  Join Cathy Berzins, owner and gluten free chef at The Birch Tree Cafe for this informative discussion, clarifying what all the hoop-la over a gluten free diet is all about.  Please call 302-539-2468 for more info., or visit http://www.goodearthmarket.com.

Tuesday, 4/9 – Living Gluten Free in Delaware at 6:30 a.m.  This is a sharing group; food ideas and recipes, as well as  welcoming people new to the gluten free community.  The group welcomes those on a gluten free diet due to Celiac or gluten sensitivities and those who live with and support them.  The meeting is at The Birch Tree Cafe inside Good Earth Market located at 31806 Good Earth Ln. in Clarksville, Delaware…4.8 miles west of Bethany Beach.  More info?  Please call 302-539-2468.  The Birch Tree Cafe is the only 100% Gluten Free restaurant in Delaware…Like them on Facebook.

Saturday, 4/20 – 24th Annual Ocean to Bay Bike Tour from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.  Ride the Beaches, Bays & Beyond!! Discounted Rate through Friday, 3/22!!   For registration, bike tour info., and events for the day, please visit http://www.bethany-fenwick.org.

Saturday, 5/11 – Annual Bethany Beach Breast Cancer Fun Run/Walk! Rain or Shine.  Theme? “Safari – It Takes a Village”.  The theme selected this year is for personal reasons; to honor Ann’s good friend who lost her battle with breast cancer on July 20, 2012.  Her name was Nancy and she loved wearing crazy safari type clothing; animal prints in particular.  So, you know what to do…..go crazy, wild, with your prints for this year’s event!

Bethany Beach Breast Cancer Fun Run/Walk is now partnering with Beebe Breast Health Center in Lewes, Delaware and Little Pink Houses of Hope.  Host houses are still needed for June 1 -8 Bethany retreat for breast cancer patients and their families.  For more info., please visit http://www.bethanybeachbreastcancer.com.  Or, please call 302-537-9700.  Note:  Packet pick up will be at Bethany Area Realty, 778 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, on Friday, 5/10 from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m.

Saturday, 5/25 – Justin’s Beach House Memorial Day Week-end 5K Run/3K Walk….at 7:30 a.m.  The new course will be featuring a Boardwalk Finish!  Like them on Facebook!!  $25 to pre-register and $30 the day of the race.  There will be a post race party on the Boardwalk.  Tech Tee-Shirts for all pre-registered participants, awesome awards, free goodie bags, free pre-race kiddie dash (no registration and no tee-shirts provided).  More info?  Please visit http://www.justinjennings.org/5k-run-walk.

Note:  Plenty of amazing entertainment at The Freeman Stage, located at 31750 Lake Drive, Selbyville, Delaware….Please visit http://www.freemanstage.com so you can start planning ahead.

Not so quiet, afterall!!  Have a good one!!

March 14th, 2012

What’s Going On?, Bethany Beach, Terrapin Naming Contest, Parlour Theatre, 5K/10K Run, Delaware Beaches

Winter is a quiet time in on the “Quiet Resort” at the Delaware Beaches.  I am talking about the town of Bethany Beach.  But, slowly spring will be bringing more visitors to Bethany and the surrounding areas.  Here are a few happenings.

Terrapin Naming Contest – Tomorrow, Thursday, March 15th, is the last day for this contest.  The Indian River Life-Saving Station is located on Rt. 1 or Coastal Highway, a few miles north of Bethany Beach after going over the Indian River Bridge.  The contest has been going on for the past month, but deadline is tomorrow to pick names for their newest residents to the Life-Saving Station; Diamondback Terrapins!!

These terrapins were rescued an unable to be released into the wild.  They, now, have a permanent home with them, to be used for educational programs and the enjoyment of visitors.

Two ways to cast ballots:  You can stop in at and cast a paper ballot or submit suggestions on Facebook at www.facebook/IRLSS under their Events tab.  You can submit up to 2 suggestions per terrapin.

Prize?  Always a prize!  Winners will be selected on Wednesday, March 21st and receive an Annual Park Pass and a gift bag of goodies.  You’ll also get your picture with the terrapin, in you would like.

The Indian River Life Saving Station was built in 1876 and is the only Station in Delaware that is still standing in its original location.  I wrote a post with pictures on August 29, 2010.  Just click on the month of August of 2010, on the left hand side of my website and scroll down to the 29th.

More info?  Call 302-227-6991

Dickens Parlour Theatre – There is Magic at the Beach on Friday, March 16th.  This theatre is located at 35715 Atlantic Ave. in Millville, Delaware.  It is just about 5 minutes west of Bethany Beach, on Rt. 26.  Please visit www.DPTmagic.com. Call for tickets at 302-829-1071.  During the summer there will be nightly shows and even rainy day shows.  Even though I have not attended a performance, it has been highly recommended.  The website has a full schedule and impressive bios of all performers.  Admission:  Adults $18, Ages 12 and under $12.

Bunny Palooza – 5K/10K Race – Register now for this race sponsored by the Seashore Striders.  Saturday, April 7th at 8 a.m.  Website? www.bunnypaloozarun.com.  Highlights?  Chip-timed Race, Overall & Age Group Awards, Fun, Festive Course with Live Music.  New Balance Tech Shirts to all pre-registered runners, goody bag at packet pick-up, Bunny Palooza Finisher Medals for the 10K participants, Post Race Party at Mango’s.

The race will finish at the Oceanfront on the Bethany Beach Boardwalk.  Walkers, strollers and dogs are welcomed on the 5K Course.

For sponsorship opportunities or additional info., please contact them at info@bunnypaloozarun.com.

Note:  You can find them on Facebook as Bunny Palooza 5k/10k Run & Walk.

Have a great day!!  Talk to you later…