May 21st, 2012
Just a few days ahead is the “official” opening of the Delaware Beaches. With that comes the enjoyment of our parks and recreations. Cape Henlopen State Park has wonderful activities for the whole family. In order to enter the Park you need to pay an entry fee or you can buy a pass and use it all year.
For more information on passes and entry fees to the Delaware State Parks, please visit http://www.destateparks.com/fees/entry/index.asp.
Also, Cape Henlopen State Park has great summer programs, once those kids get bored after being home for a week or so. Visit http://www.destateparks.com/park/cape-henlopen and click on Summer Camps 2012.
And, if you want to check the ospreys that inhabit Cape Henlopen State Park please visit the web cam at http://www.destateparks.com/park/cape-henlopen. Click on Osprey Cam.
New for 2012: The Southern Delaware Botanic Gardens is an all volunteer, grass-roots organization dedicated to creating world-class botanical gardens that inspire and educate. Their website, www.delawaregardens.org, is under construction at the moment. In the meantime, you can Like them on Facebook. Search for Southern Delaware Botanic Gardens.
Wednesday, 5/23 – Chicks for Charity Dinner at Fish-On Restaurant located at the Village of Five Points in Lewes. It will benefit Friends Afterschool at Milton Elementary School “FAME”.
Milton Elementary School in the Cape Henlopen School District is partnered with Children & Families First and the University of Delaware Office of Service Learning to create FAME, a non-profit, innovative unique and holistic approach to addressing the needs of all school children. FAME provides activities to maximize their self-esteem and help them achieve their potential. They also offer summer camps, after school clubs, tutoring homework help, and the Strengthening Families Program.
Chicks for Charity was founded by Kari Ainsworth and Marci Urgo. It is a group dedicated to assisting those less fortunate. It was established in Lewes, Delaware. They have aided the residents of Sussex County since its inception. Many of the charitable organizations they have helped are essential community resource agencies.
Dinner on Wednesday at Fish On will start at 6:30 p.m. Two delicious entrees to choose from along with appetizer and dessert. $25 per person includes gratuity. Cash or checks only payable to Fish-On. Cash Bar available.
There will be a 50/50 raffle too. Please RSVP to gals4thegood@aol.com. Please, do not call the restaurant. Check what Chicks for Charity are all about at www.chicksforcharity.us.
Guess what? Guys are invited too. Don’t be shy!!
Thursday, 5/24 – Children’s Beach House Golf Classic – One Day, One Course, One Cause. Kick off the Summer Season while participating in this event that will take place in the beautiful Peninsula on Indian River Bay Golf Course. You can call 302-645-9184 to register or go on line at http://www.cbhinc.org/events/cbh-golf-classic.html.
Children’s Beach House has a mission: “Helping children with special needs reach their highest potential as functioning members of their family and community.”
Friday, 5/25 – Lightship Overfalls Opening Party & Auction – 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. This is the official gala kickoff of the Lightship Overfalls’ season. Fun, food and prizes for all!!
Location: Virden Retreat & Conference Center, University of Delaware Lewes Campus on Pilottown Rd.
This event is a major fundraiser in order to help support the Lightship Overfalls and its programs. Tickes are available in advance, online, at http://www.overfalls.org/events/2012_5_25_opening_party.html. They can also be purchased at Lewes Gourmet Puzzles, Kids Ketch, Lewes Chamber or by contacting Evelyn Kyritsis at 302-645-7168.
Lightship Overfalls is one of only 17 remaining lightships out of a total of 179 built from 1820 – 1952. It was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 2011. It is also one of 7 lightships still open to the public in the U.S. Visit www.overfalls.org for more information.
Saturday, 5/26 – 9/22 – It is the Historic Lewes Farmers’ Market 2012 Opening Season. 8 a.m. until Noon. Every Saturday. Location? Lewes Historical Society Complex at 110 Chipcarpenter Street in downtown Lewes.
Note: There are 3 dates when the market will be held at Shields Elementary in Lewes: June 23rs, July 14th and August 4th.
More info? Please visit http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org.
Sunday, 5/27 – Yoga with Dimitra at Canalfront Park from a.m. until 9 a.m., located at 211 Front St. in Historic Lewes. Bring your own mat or towel. More info? www.dimitrayoga.com. Also found on Facebook. More info on Canalfront Park can be found at www.lewescanalfrontpark.org.
Sunday, 5/27 – If you are a history buff, a veteran, or interested in learning about the Delaware Shore and WWII, then this might be just up your alley. Lantern Tour of Fort Miles will be on this coming Sunday from 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Tour the gun battery by lantern light and learn how soldiers defended our coast. It is for ages 10 and up with an adult. It is also limited to 30 people. Pre-registration is a must and it is required. $5 per person. Call 302-645-6852 to register and for more info.
Fort Miles is inside Cape Henlopen State Park. Fort Miles was a key piece in the nation’s coastal defense during WWII. In April of 2005 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
For more info., please visit http://www.destateparks.com/attractions/fort-miles/index.asp.
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May 3rd, 2012
Generous and with big hearts. That’s how I would describe our coastal communities. They band together to raise fund for worthy causes, while having a lot of fun. So, if you are visiting our beaches, here is what’s going on….
Saturday, May 5th – Gardening for the Bays; The Delaware Center for Inland Bays. It is the 8th Annual Native Plant Sale from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the James Farm Ecological Preserve located at Cedar Neck Rd., Ocean View, Delaware. For more info., please call 302-226-8105.
Native trees, shrubs, perennials and grasses adapted to our forest and woodlands, freshwater wetlands, coastal dunes, meadows and salt marshes…Wherever your garden grows in the Inland Bays watershed…
The Delaware Center for Inland Bays protects and preserves Delaware’s Inland Bays.
They will have Rain Barrels. To reserve your barrel, purchase it online at www.inlandbays.org.
Saturday, May 5th – It is Cinco de Mayo and this event brings a smile to my face. It sounds so funny!! Chihuahua Races starting at Noon at the Dewey Beach Lifesaving Station on Dagsworthy Avenue. $25 per dog, includes Dewey Beach dog license. $10 if the dog already is licensed.
Being that it is Cinco de Mayo, and the Chihuahua is from Chihuahua, Mexico, then, why not? The entry fees will support the Dewey Beach Patrol. I first saw this race in Delray Beach, Florida and it really is so much fun.
The owner of the fastest chihuahua will win a $100 prize. Ribbons and lesser cash prizes will be given to winner of the prequalifying races.
If your dog is not a Chihuahua, no hay problema, because if it is 15 lbs. or under you can enter it in the I Wish I Was a Chihuahua Division. More info? E-mail adeweybeachbum@aol.com.
Saturday, May 5th – “KENTucky Derby” from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Northbeach Restaurant at 125 McKinley St & The Bay in Dewey Beach. Rasing funds for Melanoma Research Foundation in memory of Kent McCullough. Live and silent auctions!! Entertainment, food and a cash bar. Call 908-581-4110 or visit www.mela-no-more.org.
Sunday, May 6th – Spring Fling – Doggies at the Beach, along with Pottery Place and Bin 66 is hosting the 2nd Spring Fling on Sunday from 11 to 2 p.m. Location? 20717 Coastal Highway (forgotten mile). Come out to this fun event and help the Georgetown Shelter, Delaware SPCA. Meet the animals that are available for adoption. If you are thinking about adopting a pet; then, this would be the perfect opportunity; a forever home for the ones that give so much, unconditionally.
Jim, the Top Dog, his Mother, and The Mascots
Free food from Bethany Blues BBQ, door prizes, vendors, photo booth for pictures with Doggies at the Beach Mascots: Biscuit, Freckles & Bubble Gum. Bring your dog and have fun!!
Doggies at the Beach is located at 18806 John J. Williams Highway (Rt. 24) in Rehoboth Beach. It is a cage free facility, with 24 hour human supervision, offering day and overnight care, grooming, classes, etc. etc. Check out their website. www.doggiesatthebeach.com. Tel. 302-644-8200. I know it well, personally, and can fully recommend it.
The Georgetown Shelter, Delaware SPCA can be found on Facebook. Their address is: 22918 Dupont Blvd., Georgetown, Delaware. Tel. 302-856-6361.
Sunday, May 6th – Chef’s Competition Fundraising event for Paws for the Cause Foundation, at the Cordrey Center in Millsboro, Delaware. This foundation is working together with The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine’s Chase Away K-9 Cancer Program to find a cure for canine cancer. 2 to 5 p.m. $40 ticket will include live entertainment by No Byscuyts, food, drinks, wine and beer tasting.
Chefs competing are local well known chefs, Ryan Cunningham and Ted Deptula.
If Dogs Could Talk, a coffee table book, will make its debut. The book features photos of local dogs and a second book will be in the making this year, as well. More info. at the event.
The Cordrey Center is located at East Coast Garden Center, 30366 Cordrey Rd., Millsboro, DE 19966. Directions: Take Rt. 24 West, then, take a right on Mt. Joy Rd. by the Royal Farms, a left onto Cordrey Rd., and 3/4 of a mile on the left you will get find your destination. More info? www.thecordreycenter.com. Tel. 302-682-9080. The story is moving on why Bonnie started this foundation. Please visit www.pawsforthecausefoundation.org for more info.
Sunday, May 6th – Southern Delaware (SoDel) Young Life Silent Auction, from 3 to 5 p.m., at Big Fish Grill, located at 20298 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach. Preview auction items and reserve tickets online at www.southerndelaware.younglife.org, or call Erin at 302-725-7777.
Coming up for SoDel Young Life is a Golf Marathon and Tournament on June 8th at the Dover Air Force Base Golf Course. Contact Erin Windsor to register and get more info. at 302-725-7777. Note: The Golf Marathon will start at 8 a.m. and the Golf Tournament at 1 p.m.
Win a La Vida – 50cc Scooter, 3.1HP, Single Cylinder, Forced Air Cooled engine, 34+ MPH. Tickets sold by Southern Sussex Rotary members. 1 ticket, $3, 2 tickets for $5, and 5 tickets for $10. Proceeds to benefit Easter Seal Camperships and Rotary Projects.
The drawing will be July 26th. Winner need not be present. Sponsored by PNC Bank. Questions? Please call Dominique Kimbal at Barker Therapy and Rehabilitation, 302-537-7762. Tickets can also be purchase at 118 Atlantic Ave., Suite 302, Ocean View, Delaware. They can also be purchased at First Shore Federal Bank in Ocean View, Delaware.
Friday, May 11th – Plein Air Coastal Delaware – A benefit for Children’s Beach House, Food Bank of Delaware & Rehoboth Art League.
Opening Art Gala from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m., $200/person. Enjoy an intimate gathering of participating artists and photographers and the excitement of the awards ceremony scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
General Admission from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m., $100/person.
Fine cuisine and open bar provided by The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware.
Attire? Cocktail Party
On Saturday, May 12th from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. the Art Show continues. It is free and open to the public. (Donations accepted at the door.)
Please visit www.pleinaircoastalde.org to register or to make a donation.
For more info. Visit the websites of Children’s Beach House at www.cbhinc.org., Food Bank of Delaware at www.fbd.org, Rehoboth Art League www.rehobothartleague.org.
Saturday, May 12th – Bethany Beach Breast Cancer 5K Fun Run & 3K Fun Walk at 9 a.m. Check in at 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., at the Bethany Beach Bandstand. $30 for Same Day Registration. For more info., please visit www.bethanyboobies.com or contact Ann at 302-245-2154.
Saturday, May 19th – Boat Drinks Bacchanal 2012 from 12:30 p.m. until 5 p.m., at North Beach Restaurant at 125 McKinley St. & The Bay in Dewey Beach. Plenty of free parking, available. Entertainment? Jimmy & The Parrots. Tickets are $45 in advance, which will include the concert, open bar and $5 sandwiches. At the door, the tickets will be $50. Raising funds for Cancer Support Community Delaware, formerly known as The Wellness Community Delaware. http://www.cancersupportdelaware.org.
Send checks to DSPHC – P.O. Box 273, Nassau, DE 19969. You may contact Bruce Wright for more info. at 302-542-7651 or email him at brucewright@att.net.
Sunday, May 20th – The Third Annual DE-feet Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. Location? Tanger Outlets at 36470 Seaside Outlet Drive., Rehoboth Beach, DE. This will be a fun and spirited event hosted by Tanger Outlets in Rehoboth Beach, benefitting Delaware Cancer Coalition. You have your choice of a 5K Run, a 5K Walk or a One Mile Fun Walk. Awards to all age groups. Please visit http://www.debreastcancer.org.
Rain or shine. Registration opens at 7 a.m. 5K race starts at 8 a.m., 5 K Walk starts at 9 a.m., and the 1 Mile Fun Walk will start at 9:15 a.m. Visit the website to sign up!!
Monday, May 21st – Walt Wagamon Golf Classic at the Rehoboth Beach Country Club, 240 West Side Drive, at 1:00 p.m. Tel. 302-227-3616. Benefits Cancer Support Community Delaware, formerly known as The Wellness Community Delaware. Website? http://www.cancersupportdelaware.org.
Tuesday, May 24th – Children’s Beach House Golf Classic from 11:30 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. at The Peninsula on The Indian River Bay in Millsboro, Delaware. Each golfer will receive a boxed lunch, drink tickets, and a poolside buffet BBQ dinner at 5 p.m. Call 302-645-9185 for more info. or visit http://www.cbhinc.org/events/cbh-golf-classic.html. for more info. and details.
Saturday, May 26th – The JWJ Annual Memorial Day 5K. This race is to raise funds for Justin’s Beach House, located at 844 Garfield Parkway (Rt. 26) in Bethany Beach. I wrote a post on February 6th, with pictures, about Justin’s Beach House. You can see it by clicking on the month of February, 2012 on the left hand of this website and scroll down to the date.
This is a house like no other in our coastal area. I should say home because it is so warm and it welcomes, regardless of age, people afflicted with cancer. It is a time for them, free of charge, to come and experience the intoxicating time at the beach with family and friends. Out of sadness, a foundation began some years ago; The Justin Jennings Foundation. Do you want to know more about it? www.justinjennings.org. Tel. 302-261-2510.
In order to keep up with the every day running of Justin’s Beach House, events for fundraising take place throughout the year. So, on Saturday, May 26th they day will start at 8 a.m., rain or shine. Day of Registration opens at 7 a.m.
Free Kids Dash for 8 and U will begin at 7:50 a.m. at start/finish area.
Great post race party at Mango’s Restaurant by the Bethany Beach Boardwalk. Overall male and female champions and masters, plus top 3 in 5 year age groups (14): 9 and U to 70+. Finisher awards to all walkers. (No runners under the age of 5 years. without an adult running partner.)
New this year: Chip Timed Run with certified route fast and flat with finish near the Boardwalk.
Registration and Pick Up: Friday, May 25th from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Boardwalk in Bethany Beach.
Be sure to register by May 12th to get the new short sleeved tech tee-shirts. Anyone registered after May 12th will get cotton tees while supplies last.
Please visit http://www.justinjennings.org for more info. If you would like to become a sponsor, you can download an application from the website, as well.
Have a great one!! Talk to you later….relax you are at the Beach!!
March 1st, 2011
I am embarrass to tell you that just until a few years ago, I did not know what the Children’s Beach House was. Afterall, this organization has been in existence for over 70 years. Having children, their families, and the overall community in mind, Children’s Beach House was started by Lydia Chichester DuPont. Known as “Miss” Lydia, her interest was children with special needs in mind. She felt she could take these children to the beach to experience the same healing qualities of the coastal environment she herself had found.
Upon her death the Lydia Fund was formed. It was created for the benefit of the Children’s Beach House located 1800 Bay Avenue, Lewes, DE 19958. Tel. 302-645-9184. Website? http://www.cbhinc.org.
The mission has always stayed the same; to focuse on the needs, medical care, treatment and education of underpriviledged children throughout the State of Delaware. To have these children reach their highest potential as functional members of their families and communities.
The building sits right on Lewes Beach, in this historic town. The setting? What can I say? It is breathtaking. If you go on http://www.cbhinco.org you will be able to check out the events that will be held this year and really see what they are doing in the community and the State of Delaware. You might even want to get involved.
The first event will be the Children’s Beach House Golf Classic on Thursday, May 26th, at The Peninsula. A great way to kick off the summer season while participating in this event that, actually, draws plenty of participants from across Delaware.
You can register by going on their website and on the right hand side you can see the events posted.
This is the opportunity for 128 golfers to play an exclusive course; The Peninsula. This is a private 7,200 yard, par 72, Jack Nicklaus signature golf course. 7 holes of the golf course are set dramatically along the Indian River and Lingo Creek. The location? 26939 Bay Farm Rd., Millsboro, DE 19966. And the website? http://www.peninsula-delaware.com.
So, Thursday, May 26th the event will start at 11:30 a.m. followed by a poolside BBQ buffet.
The cost is $175 for golfers and if you do not play golf but would like to attend the BBQ, then your cost will only be $50.
To register, please call 302-645-9184 or visit www.cbhinc.org.
All proceeds from this event will benefit the operational budget for Children’s Beach House.
I am putting this up now so that you can make your plans, but I will keep reminding you as the weeks go by.
Have a great day….talk to you later….
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