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October 3rd, 2014

Destination? Lewes, Delaware, “The First Town in The First State”, Activities, Events, Entertainment….Fall-ing in Love with Lewes, Delaware Beaches, Southern Delaware

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Lewes, Delaware is Sussex County’s northernmost coastal town.  It was founded in 1631 and it is the oldest settlement in Delaware.  That’s why the nickname of “The First Town in The First State” is so well known.

Lewes is in the perfect location in Southern Delaware.  It provides access to the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean.  I don’t know if you know that in 2006 Lewes was selected by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of America’s “Dozen Distinctive Destinations”.

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It is a year round community and the town does look good all the time.  Plenty of shops, restaurants, activities and entertainment for the residents and visitors alike.

So, What’s Going On Lewes?

FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY, 10/3, 10/4, 10/5 – LEWES MERCHANTS’ FALL SIDEWALK SALE – Sales galore, plenty of bargains, not only in Lewes, but in Rehoboth Beach, and Dewey Beach, as well.  You would not believe, people do plan for these sales at the beach.  Great time to enjoy a fall week-end and grab those essentials.  Stores surrounding the Lewes Commercial Historic District will be ready!!  I hope you are too and the stores do open at 10 a.m.

SATURDAY, 10/4 – LEWES IN BLOOM’S FALL PLANT SALE – 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at 2nd & Banks Streets in front of the Citizens Bank. Lewes looks so nice with the help of this organization.  The sales of tulips and other flowering plants at this time of the year, and member-grown plants, as well help fund their horticultural efforst in the City of Lewes.  http://www.lewesinbloom.org.

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SATURDAY, 10/4 – VOLUNTEER TRAIL DAY – CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK – 9:00 a.m. until Noon.  Join Friends of Cape Henlopen as they clean up and work to maintain the park’s trails used by so many year round.  More info?  Please call 302-644-5005.

SATURDAY, 10/4 – LEWES FALL CRAFT FAIR – 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Historical Complex at Second & Shipcarpenter Streets in Downtown Lewes.  Admission is $5.00 per person and children under 12 are Free.  Proceeds from this event will benefit the educational and preservation programs at the Society.  Buildings in the Historical Complex will be open to the public.  Live music from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. by New & Used Bluegrass Band.  Delicious food by Casa Amici…cold treats by Vitale’s Italian Ice.  This is a well attended Craft Fair with usually around 3,000 visitors coming to the town.  For more information, please visit http://www.historiclewes.org.

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SATURDAY, 10/4 – DELAWARE BREAKWATER KAYAK ECO-TOURS – 10 a.m. until Noon – 2-hour tours for beginner paddlers, but can be strenous.  Equipment will be provided.  Bring drinking water and sunscreen.  No flip-flops.  Single and tandem kayaks available.  Solo paddlers must be at least 13.  Under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.  Limit 10.  Pre-registration is required by calling 302-645-6852.  $25 for solo and $35 for tandem.  Location?  Cape Henlopen State Park, 15099 Cape Henlopen Dr. in Lewes.

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SATURDAY, 10/4 – HIKE THE POINT –  11 a.m. until 1 p.m. 2 Miles!!  Explore the natural and cultural history of this ever-changing spit of land.  Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.  Ages 7 and up with an adult.  Pre-registration is necessary, so please call 302-645-6852.  It is FREE!!  Location?  Cape Henlopen State Park, 15099 Cape Henlopen Drive.

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SATURDAY, 10/4 – 19th ANNUAL BOAST THE COAST MARITIME FESTIVAL – Maritime-themed activities throughout the day.  This event is presented by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce, http://www.leweschamber.com.  Activities at the 1812 Park and the City Dock will begin at 11 a.m.  Boat Tours at the City Dock will begin at 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.  New Jersey’s Tall Ship, the A.J. Meerwald returns for this event, offering free tours, along with Wilmington’s newest Fire Boat.  The Boat Parade will be held at 4 p.m.  Seafood Tasting at 1812 Park, will begin at lunch time.  Entertainment at the 1812 Park at the Family Fun Tent with Flumpa, the Tree Frog musical show, and Chuckles the Clown’s pirate-themed magic show.  The Lewes Historical Society’s Maritime History Museum, located at the Cannonball House on Front Street will be open for tours, and The Lightship Overfalls at Canalfront Park on Front will be open for free tours, as well.

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SATURDAY, 10/4 – ZWAANENDAEL MUSEUM MARITIME PROGRAM – 2 p.m.  Location?  At the museum on the corner of King’s Highway and Savannah Rd. in Lewes.

SATURDAY, 10/4 – CAMPFIRE CIRCLE:  NIGHT SOUNDS AT CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK – 6 P.M. UNTIL 7 P.M. – Enjoy the stories and the activities out about nocturnal animals.  Bring marshmallows and sticks for roasting after the program.  Ages 5 and up with an adult.  Meet at the campground amphitheater. Cape Henlopen State Park, 15099 Cape Henlopen Dr. in Lewes.  More info?  Call 302-645-6852.  It is FREE!!

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SUNDAY, 10/5 – CLASSIC CAR SHOW AT THE CAPE MAY-LEWES FERRY TERMINAL – Staging will begin at 7:30 a.m. but the show will start at 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.  Proceeds will benefit breast cancer awareness and will be donated to Cape Regional Breast Cancer Services and Beebe’s Tunnell Cancer Care.  More info?  Please visit http://www.cmlf.com

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SUNDAY, 10/5 – COAST DAY – 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Each year Coast Day is presented by The University of Delaware, and sponsored by UD’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment and the Delaware Sea Grant College Program.  Admission and parking are free.  Location?  UD’s Hugh R. Sharp Campus, 700 Pilottown Rd., in Lewes.  Those in attendance will be able to interact with researchers, tour ships, try hands-on activities, and attend presentations on a wide range of topics.  Family friendly activities will be:  an event-wide treasure hunt for answers to questions about the environment and Coast Day exhibits.  Children can meet sea-dwelling animals such as horseshoe crabs and dogfish sharks at the critter touch tanks.  Live music, vendor displays, and seafood favorites…..food, including the Crab Cake Cook-Off and the Seafood Chowder Challenge!!

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TGIF…..Have fun!!

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September 30th, 2011

What’s Going On? Coast Day!!, Lectures, Chemical Magic Show, Treasure Hunt Map, Crab Cake Cook-Off, Chowder Challenge, Entertainment, Crab Races, Boat Show, University of Delaware’s College of Earth, Ocean and Environment, Lewes, Delaware Beaches, Sunday, October 2nd

 

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“Coast Day emphasizes the value of our coastal and marine resources and highlights how our work benefits those resources as well as the citizens of our state and nation.”  nancy targett, ceoe clean and Delaware sea grant director

A free and annual event in Lewes is now in its 35th year.  On Sunday, October 2nd, rain or shine from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. the whole family can enjoy a fun day of activities and entertainment.  You can even learn a lot from the lectures that will be on going throughout the day.

Location?  The University of Delaware’s Hugh R. Sharp Campus in Lewes.  It is sponsored by the College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment and the Delaware Sea Grant College Program.

Parking and admission are free.  Vendors will be selling food and other items.  The program is available on www.decoastday.org.  You can also call 302-831-8083

I think the kids have the most fun on this day; hands-on view of the ocean and coastal environment, touch live marine animals, learn all about rocks and fossils, and see robots used to perform marine science research.

Many many years ago I used to take my own kids there.  They have always had the “touch live marine animals”.  My oldest son loved it.  As we were walking back to the car I noticed he was carrying one of the fish with him.  Yikes!!  Took it back, don’t worry.

If you decide to go as a family, just stop at the Information Tent as you come in.  The Coast Day event program will show which activities are especially kid-friendly.  Exhibits and demonstrations that kids will like will marked with special children’s activity icon. 

Look for the “Chemical Magic Show”, which features dazzling chemical magic tricks that will be amazing but will also explain various marine-related phenomena.  That show will be at 12:30 p.m. and at 2:30 p.m.

There is a Treasure Hunt map, which let kids answer questions related to Coast Day events and win cool prizes.

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It has been 1 year since the start of the 2-megawatt wind turbine went into effect.  This wind turbine provides all the electricity needed for the event.  Guests will be able to visit multiple exhibits focused on the turbine, which provides energy for the campus year-round.  At 12:30 p.m. there will be a seminar that reviews the turbine’s energy generation over the past year and highlights some of the turbine-related research that UD and other scientists are conducting.

You know how crazy our weather has been this year.  At 1:30 p.m. a lecture by a special guest speaker and Delaware native Bill Read, who is the Director of the National Hurricane Center.  The topic?  “What’s a Former Delaware Kid Doing at the National Hurricane Center?

Recycling bins will be available and compostable plates, cups, napkins and utensils will be used for the Crab Cake Cook-Off and Chowder Challenge seafood cooking events. 

The UD Cooperative Extension will show visitors how composting works.

Measures have been taken to reduce the event’s environmental impact, including the sale of environmentally friendly reusable bags and the printing of the event program and other promotional materials using paper from forests managed in an environmentally friendly manner.

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Note to the University of Delaware Community:  Free bus transportation to Lewes from Newark will be available for UD students and employees.

 

Full week-end ahead for the beautiful and historic town of Lewes….the weather promises to be gorgeous…talk to you later..

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