November 18th, 2013

What’s Going On? Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Activities, Events, Entertainment, Delaware Beaches, Southern Delaware

Getting away from it all…that’s the beauty of heading to the Delaware Beaches.  For the ones that make Rehoboth Beach their home, it is a special time during the Second Season when we  get to roam the town.  Rehoboth Beach is a year-round resort, where restaturants, shops, and entertainment are part of its charm.  So, What’s Going On?

NEWS – The 16th anniversary of the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival was record-breaking, with 19,133 seats filled and 59 screening sell-outs!

Audience Award Winners were:

Best Feature:  Still Mine

Best Debut Feature:  Touch of the Light.  I saw this film and was amazing with a beautiful message.

Best Documentary:  Muscle Shoals

Best Short:  Not Any More

Stay tuned for more news from the Rehoboth Beach Film Society and mark your calendar for next year’s festival on November 5-9, 2014!!  Website?  http://www.rehobothfilm.com

Tuesday, 11/19 – WOMEN AND WINE AT LUPO DI MARE –  Location? 247 C Rehoboth Avenue in The Hotel Rehoboth in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Fundraising dinner event for the Alzheimer’s Association.  It is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.  Each course will be paired with the perfect wine.  The event is limited to 65 guests.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with dinner being served at 7:00 p.m.  $39/person, gratuity is not included.  Please call Mike Dickinson at 302-226-2240 and make your reservation.

Until November 20th – AUDIENCE APPRECIATION DAYS – CLEAR SPACE THEATRE COMPANY – FREE PERFORMANCES. Location? 20 Baltimore, Ave. in Downtown Rehoboth Beach.

Tuesday, 11/19 at 5:30 p.m. – Our Kids Have “Heart”! – Meet some of their younger performers from the Broadway Bound, Gotta Dance!, and Children’s Acting Technique classes as they deliver song and dance.

Wednesday, 11/20 at 11 a.m. – Broadway Legends: Chicago – The Legends of Broadway students, ages 50+, invite the public to attend their FREE concert production of Chicago.  All of the songs and memorable characters are intact with some choreography and scenes taken directly from the original Broadway script.

An American Christmas Carol returns to Clear Space from November 29th until December 2nd.  Friday and Saturday at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m.  General Admission is $30, Seniors, $25, Student/Child, $15.  Group sales of 20 or more save 20%.  Call 302-227-2270.    You can reserve your tickets online by visiting http://www.clearspacetheatre.com.

Thursday, 11/21 – WINE DINNER – NAPA & SONOMA VALLEY THANKSGIVING FEAST – SALT AIR – Wines from the 3 oldest wine producers in California will be present at this dinner: Acacia, Beaulieu (BV), and Chalone Vineyards (ABC).  Salt Air’s chefs have created a fall inspired menu with fresh seasonal meats and produce to compliment the wines.  Dinner begins at 7 p.m.  Reservations are a must.  $55 per person with gratuity included!!  Salt Air is located at 50 Wilmington Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach.  Tel. 302-227-3744

Rehoboth Outlets Tree

Friday, 11/22 – Sunday, 11/24 – FESTIVAL OF TREES AT REHOBOTH BEACH CONVENTION CENTER – This is a fundraising event for Delaware Hospice.  This annual event opens the holiday season statewide.  The festival features a magnificent display of decorated trees and wreaths, offers special holiday events, and hosts thousands of visitors each year.

Friday Night on 11/22 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. is called “Holiday Gala”.  Saturday Night, 11/23 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. is called “Making Spirits Bright”.  General Admission begins at 10 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, 11/23 and on Sunday, 11/24 at 10 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  There will be The Sweet Shoppe with baked goods donated by Delaware Hospice supporters, The Craft Elves Holiday Gift Shoppe with an assortment of handmade craft items, holiday gifts and decorations, Raffles with a large selection of gift items and plenty more.  Location?  The Rehoboth Beach Convention Center at 229 Rehoboth Ave. in Downtown Rehoboth Beach.  For more info. please visit http://www.delawarehospice.org.

Friday, 11/22 – VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION WINE TASTING – 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Clubhouse on 415 N Boardwalk.  $20 per person.  RSVP 302-227-1631.  6 Premium wine tastings with food by Touch of Italy.  It will benefit the Capital Campaign.  Door Prizes!!  The VIA is a 501c3 organization dedicated to the improvement of the community.

Saturday, 11/23 – GOOD EARTH MARKET REHOBOTH BEACH – “Our Favorite Holiday Artisians Market” – 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.  Unique gifts for the holidays made with love and great talent.  6 crafters/artists and FREE snacks!!  Location?  38131 Terrace Rd., Rehoboth Beach (the forgotten mile).  Please remember that their coffee bar, Gem Java opens from 8 a.m. until Noon.  Check Good Earth Market Rehoboth Beach on Facebook.  Tel. 302-226-3276.

Kale & Mango Salad. The Best!!

Sunday, 11/24 – 1ST ANNUAL REHOBOTH BEACH “THANKS-LIVING DINNER” – A VEG CELEBRATION FOR ALL! – Location?  CAMP Rehoboth at 37 Baltimore Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach.  Time 3:00 p.m.  This dinner is presented by VegRehoboth.  Tickets are $20/person.  You will be presented with a chef created Vegan meal…foods from Hobo’s, a(MUSE), Cabo, and Modern Mixture.  A complimentary glass of wine and live music.  Proceeds will support VegRehoboth’s advocacy work and Rehoboth Beach VegFest.  This past summer I attended the 1st Annual Rehoboth Beach VegFest and I am certainly looking forward to the one next year.   One of my favorite salads?  Kale & Mango by Dr. Ruby Lathon.

Rehoboth Beach VegFest 2013!

Tickets are available at the following locations in Downtown Rehoboth Beach:  a(MUSE), Azura Clothing, Cabo, Hobo’s, Modern Mixture.  Tickets can be purchased with cash or check.  Make checks payable to “VegRehoboth”.

NEWS FROM DOGGIES AT THE BEACH – Please make your reservations early as Doggies at the Beach is filling up.  For Thanksgiving they have assigned 2 overnight humans to watch your pooches.  Please call them if you are heading out of town and need your pet a special place to stay.  They will be open for Thanksgiving Day for drop off and pick up from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.  Call 302-644-8200.  Website?  http://www.doggiesatthebeach.com

Grooming Special:  Your pet needs to look the best for the Holiday Season and Doggies at the Beach is offering a Grooming Special until November 24th.  Buy one grooming session until 11/24 and receive the 2nd at 50% off.  It expires 12/24.  Advance reservations are needed.  Doggies at the Beach has 3 Master Groomers, open 7 days a week!!

Doggies at the Beach is a Drop Center for:

Dog food donations for SPCA Georgetown…they also accept cat food.

Slightly used Sweatshirts….Epworth Church is having  a Complimentary Thanksgiving Dinner for those in need.  Doggies at the Beach is happy to collect them and transport to Epworth.

Hope you had a Great Day!!

December 7th, 2012

What’s Going On? Lewes, Delaware, Activities, Events, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Happy 225th Birthday, Delaware!!

Lewes, Delaware is celebrating Delaware’s 225th birthday today in a big way!!  Delaware became the first state to ratify the Constitution!!  And, by doing so, it became the first state in the New Nation!!

The Historic Town of Lewes, Delaware is the First Town in the First State.  Here is what’s going on!!

Friday, 12/7 – It’s Good to be On Front.  Celebrating on Front Street with shops and museums having open houses, scavenger hunts, light refreshments, special savings and plenty more.  You can “Like” Front Street, Lewes, Delaware on Facebook.  To continue to informed, please visit http://www.historiclewes.org, http://www.marshas.net, or http://www.sandnstones.com.

Santa Visits Lewes:  Santa’s House is on Second Street in Historic Lewes

Friday, 12/7 – 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday, 12/8  – 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Friday, 12/14 – 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday, 12/15 – 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Friday, 12/21 – 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday, 12/22 – 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Saturday, 12/8 and Sunday, 12/9 – Delaware Hospice Festival of Trees at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, located in Downtown Rehoboth Beach.  General Admission is free.  On Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. and on Sunday, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.  Trees and wreaths….gorgeously decorated for the Holidays.  This is a fundraising event for Delaware Hospice.  Wesbsite?  http://www.delawarehospice.org.

On Saturday, there will be a Wine Tasting from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m..  It will be a casual, fun-filled evening with a fine selection of wine and cheeses, crackers, and desserts.  Tickets are $15 per person and will be available at the door.

Saturday, 12/8 – Cape Henlopen State Park Program – Shivering Snakes and Torpid Turtles, at 2 p.m.  What do our native reptiles do during the cold winter months ahead?  Pre-register by calling 302-645-6852.  Meet at the Seaside Nature Center inside the Park.  Follow the signs.  $3/person.

Saturday, 12/8 – Cape Henlopen State Park Program – Fort Miles Historic Area Program – Battery 519 Tour at 2 p.m.  Fort Miles was a key part of the nation’s coastal defense during and after WWII.  It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  The programs meet at the Orientation Building in the Fort Miles Historic Area. Discover how and why Fort Miles defended our coast during WWII on this tour inside Battery 519.  Ages 7 and up with an adult.  Pre-register by calling 302-645-6852.  $5/person.

Note:  If you live in Lewes, the Free City-Wide Leaf Collection continues until 12/28.  Leaves must be raked to the front property line.  Please do not rake them into the streets.  Please call 302-645-7777, ext. 101.

Have a great week-end!!