May 5th, 2011

What’s Going On?, Delray Beach, Florida, Exhibits, Coupons, Entertainment, 5 de Mayo Festival, and What? Yes, Chihuahua Races

The season in Delray is probably winding down, just like the one at the Delaware Beaches is about to kick in.   But, I can tell you that I have visited Delray year-round and there is something going on all the time.  Delray Beach does not roll its streets until next year. The Second Season is one cherished by its residents.  Easier to get into restaurants, traffic a little lighter, no bumping carts in the grocery stores.  Oh, yes, definitely slower but not dead. 

So, What’s Happening in Delray?  Read on…

Until 6/26 – Exhibit – 2011 Florida Artist Group Statewide Exhibition.  Location?  At the Old School Square Cultural Arts Center, which has been restored with the determination of a local group; it is in the National Register of Historic Places.  www.oldschool.org.  Address: 51 N. Swinton Ave.  Tel. 561-243-7922.

The Florida Artist Group was founded in 1949.  It is a statewide organization of professional painters, photographers and sculpturs.  Artists must qualify for membership through a jurying process.  Their exhibits are held at major museums throughout Florida.  Their website is www.floridaartistgroup.org.

Cranes Beach House is located at 82 Gleaston St., Tel. 866-372-7263.  Very tropical and whimsical with beautiful rooms.  The website is www.cranesbeachhouse.com.

Their Tiki Bar is open to the public.  It serves wine, beer, and specialty drinks while patrons enjoy live entertainment on certain evenings.

In their Calendar you will find:

Thursday, 5/5 – at 5:30 p.m. – DYMiN will be performing.  A consummate entertainer who has performed alongside the late Bob Hope, the late Miles Davis, Stanley Turbine and James Brown.  Also at Sea World and the Disney World Properties.

Her music is eclectic, from soca, reggae, and country ballads.

DYMin will also be performing on Friday, 5/6 at 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, 5/7 – Adams Barnes Live Reggae will perform at the north pool waterfall.  Adam is a Reggae artist that has been chanting for 17 years.

Nutrition Cottage is located at 407 E. Atlantic Ave.  On their website, www.nutritioncottage.com you will find many Health E Coupons.  They have been in the community of Delray Beach for 12 years and in Boynton Beach for 20 years, on Federal Highway, one block south of Woolbright.  Their tel. is 561-272-8571.  You will also find interesting recipes for cooking in a more healthy way on their website, as well. 

Saturday, 5/7 – Amazing Mom & Son Race.  All Day.  Sponsored by the Delray Parks & Recreation in celebration of Mother’s Day.  Ages 5 years old to adult.  For more info., please call 561-243-7277 and ask for Danielle Beardsley.  Or, e-mail beardsleyd@mydelraybeach.com.

Registration opens at 8:00 a.m.  Delray Beach Community Center at 50 NW 1st. Ave. 

Race times start at 9:00 a.m.

Saturday, 5/7 – In Downtown Delray Beach just like every Saturday is the Delray GreenMarket at SE 4th Ave., south of Atlantic Ave.  Baked goods, music, flowers and food.  Perfect way to start your Saturday a.m. From 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.  Website?  www.delraycra.org.

Saturday, 5/7  –  The 5th Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival will take place at Old School Square, 51 North Swinton from 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.  Food, entertainment, kids activities, dancing and the 5th Annual Chihuahua Races.  Sponsored by Hispano-Latino Cultural Alliance, www.hispanolatino.com.  Admission is $10.  Need more info.?  Please call 561-276-3396.

When I first heard about the Chihuahua Races I could not stop laughing.  I  have not been to this event, but I have this image on my head of all these little dogs running all over the place.  Here is more info.

Saturday, 5/7 – 5th Annual Cinco de Mayo Chihuahua Races in Delray.  3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.  Location?  Old School Square at 51 N. Swinton Ave.

This is an exciting event.  Enter your Chihuahuas.  Winners will receive a trophy, prizes and most of all, fame.  More laughter.  A few things to have in mind are:

Space is limited to 75 dogs that are registered on a first come first serve basis.

Registration is $20 but you will get one free Cinco de Mayo event admission with each dog registration.  All others in your party will have to pay the $10 entry fee to the festival.

The Chihuahuas must check in by 2:30 p.m. at the Chihuahua Registration Tent near the entry gate to receive your contestant number and arm-band.  Races begin at 4:00 p.m.

This event is sponsored by the Animal Rescue Force of South Florida, Inc.  Tel. 561-784-8788.  Website?  www.animalrescueforce.org.

Please have in mind that this is a fun event.  No betting or gambling in any form will be allowed.

All vaccinations must be current.

All purebred Chihuahuas are eligible to race.  In order to avoid discrimination against rescued Chihuahuas, no documentation will be required.  O.k. I have to stop laughing so I can type.

If your dog acts and looks like a Chihuahua, it can definitely race.

But, if your Chihuahua is mixed with another breed that could give it an advantage, it will not be allowed to participate.  That’s why it is called “Chihuahua Race”.  The judges will determine this issue.

Last one is that no pushing your Chihuahua in order for it to run and no reaching out for it at the finish line, either.  A treat?  Oh, yes!! That will do.

Do you really need more info?  Then, please call 561-279-1380 or 561-784-8700.

Have fun…..

April 28th, 2010

Chihuahua Races, Delray Beach, Florida, May 1, 2010, Activities, Events

I don’t know why I was laughing this morning at 6:48 a.m.  You know that laugh; it starts with a smile and then explodes.  This info. struck me as very funny.

I started realizing that I had not written about Delray Beach in quite some time.  I love that town, but I just have not been there.  As I started to look around to see what was going in Delray the Chihuahua Races just popped.

Keep on reading, please….

It is a Cinco de Mayo Festival but in this case it is going to be celebrated on Saturday, May 1st from 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. at the Old School Square Entertainment Pavillion located on 51 N. Swinton, right in town.

There will be food, music, kid’s activities and dancing.  Presented by the Hispano-Latino Cultural Alliance.  Admission will be $10/person.  For more info., please call 302-276-3396.

The Chihuahua Races are going to be part of the festivities.  It is also sponsored by the Animal Rescue Force of South Florida, Inc.  Tel. 561-784-8788.  E-mail is info@animalrescueforce.org.

Pre-registration – This needs to be done by 5 p.m. on April 29th.  Otherwise, you can pay at the gate.  Space is limited to the first 75 Chihuahuas that are entered into the race.  There will be one free admission into the event with each $15 registration fee.  All other persons in your party must pay the $10 Cinco de Mayo entry fee.

All vaccinations must be current.  All purebred Chihuahuas are eligible to race.  This is just too funny!!  In order to avoid discrimination against rescued Chihuahuas, no documentation will be required.  Gosh, I am still laughing. 

If your dog looks like a Chihuahua and acts like a Chihuahua—-hey, it can definitely race!!.  No kidding!! However, they want the race to be fair.  If your Chihuahua is mixed with another breed that could give it an advantage, he/she will not be allowed to participate.  The judges will determine eligibility should any question arise.

This next one is important.  This event is meant only for entertainment and a chance to show off your dog.  Placing bets on dogs or gambling in any form is expressly prohibited.

The length of the race course is going to be 35 feet.  It will begin promptly at 4:00 p.m. 

The 5 lane covered track is laid out over a grass area.

There will be an elimination race with 5 Chihuahuas racing at one time.

Two minute delay between races.

There will be no pushing your Chihuahua in order for it to run and no reaching out for it at the finish line, either. A treat at the finish line works wonders.

The judges will have a final say whether a Chihuahua is disqualified from a race.

Do you really need even more info?  Please call 561-279-1380 Ext. 17 or 35.  Website www.downtowndelraybeach.com

There are other activities going on, as usual in this Village by the Sea.  But, I am giving this one the Center Stage. 

The second season in Delray Beach is kicking in.  It is a great time of the year.  That beach is amazing. Palm trees and unobstroctive views.

I wonder how the restaurants are doing, if the mango trees have fruit and the sea grapes are starting to get fruit, as well. 

Oh, well…..have a great day!!