November 21st, 2014

What’s Going On? Delaware Beaches, Southern Delaware….TGIF, DE Beaches, Activities, Events, Entertainment!!

I look out the window and it looks sunny…..but I don’t kid myself.  It is chilly and windy.  Oh, well it is that time of the year.  Second Season at the DE Beaches is great.  So, what are you up to?  Or, better yet, what would you like to do?  Here are a few of my picks.

THE CULTURED PEARL’S HOLIDAY GIFT CARD SALE – Until Monday, November 24th.  Buy one, then get one for 50% off!! The card will be accepted by The Cultured Pearl, Pearl Essence Gift Shop, The Cultured Pearl Liquor Company and Grub Grocery.  The Cultured Pearl is located at 302 Rehoboth Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-227-8493.  Website?  http://www.culturedpearl.us.

HIKING THOMPSON ISLAND – Starting your Saturday, November 22nd hiking Thompson Island Nature Preserve with a park interpreter at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.  Lean about the island’s Native American presence and observe the abundant wildlife that calls this island home.  Space is limite so pre-registration is required.  Call 302-227-6991.  It is FREE!!  Location?  Indian River Life-Saving Station, by the Indian River Inlet Bridge.

REHOBOTH BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY – FALL LUNCHEON – It will be held at Kings Creek Country Club on Saturday, November 22nd.  Cash bar starts at 11 a.m.  and the luncheon buffet will begin at 11:30.  The cost is $30 for members and $34 for non-members.  For reservations, please call 302-227-7310.  Dennis Forney, Cape Gazette Publisher will take the audience on a visually descriptive ride of his cross country bicycle trip in 2013.  From “Sea to Shining Sea”.  He wrote pieces for the Cape Gazette on his travels.  The trip began May 10th and after many miles , Mr. Forney decided that America’s looking friendly and beautiful!!

SEASHORE WREATH-MAKING – Saturday, November 22nd from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Indian River Life-Saving Station, located at the Delaware Seashore State Park on Coastal Highway, by the Indian River Inlet Bridge.  Please call to register at 302-227-6991.  Ages 10 and up.  Only $20/person.

THE METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE IN HD – IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA at Cape Henlopen High School Theater in Lewes, Delaware.  The opera will begin at 12:55 p.m.  Admission:  $25 for adults, $22 for seniors, 65 years of age and over or Rehoboth Beach Film Society members, and MET members, as well.  $15 for students with I.D., $15 for a child, 12 years of age and under.  Gourmet lunches from Hobos will be available before the opera at Noon in the Atrium.  To purchase tickets and more info., please visit http://www.rehobothfilm.com.  Note:  The Rehoboth Beach Film Society is looking for help:  Office Associate needed for their office.  Part time.  Thursdays and Fridays 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.  Position involves clerical support functions.  Must be proficient  with Excel, Word, and Database programs.  Customer service experience required.  Resumes can be sent to administrator@rehobothfilm.com.

FESTIVAL OF TREES AT BAYWOOD GREENS – Saturday, November 22nd, from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.  This is fun and festive fund raising event to benefit Delaware Hospice.  Baywood Greens will be beautifully decorated, showcasing the creations of area decorators.  An exciting menu of contemporary American fare awaits you.  Entertainment will be provided by Keith Mack, a native of Rehoboth Beach.  $75/person.  For more information and online registration, please visit http://www.delawarehospice.org/events/festival-of-trees-at-baywood-greens.

SEMRA’S – BELLY DANCING PARTY – Saturday, November 22nd at 7 p.m.  Asala will put a spectacular show.  Please call to reserve your table at 302-226-4976.  Semra’s is located on 19 Rehoboth Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach.  This show is being brough back by popular demand.  Love Semra’s food, they offer dishes based on fragrantly spiced, sun-drenched Middle Eastern vegetables and beans, savory grains and homemade yogurt.

Going South...too cold here!!

“THANKSLIVING” DINNER – Cilantro Restaurant located in Downtown Rehoboth Beach is offering a 3-course, sit-down meal which will featured seasonal food creatively prepared by local chefs. Sunday, November 23rd, at 6:00 p.m.  The garden meat-free Turkey Roast will be provided by VegRehoboth.  You may purchase tickets at Good Earth Market located at 38121 Terrace Rd.

THANKSGIVING GABBY GOBBLE 5k – Thursday, November 27th at Irish Eyes Pub, 213 Anglers Rd. in Lewes.  It is the first year for this event and proceeds from the race will go to the Get Well Gabby Foundation.  This foundation started in honor and memory of Gabriella Vogel, who was a valiant fighter of childhood cancer, but passed away at the age of 5.  Her family and the foundation have pledged $125,000 to the A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children to build and furnish a playroom in the new oncology department in Wilmington.  They have also collected 14,000 new books and donated them to the Ronald McDonald House, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and the Hershey Medical Center.  To learn more go to http://www.getwellgabby.org.

This course is USATF certified with chip timing.  Entrants receive long-sleeved T-shirts and awards will go to the top 3 male and female finishers in 10-year age categories, 9 and under to 70 and over and to top fundraisers.  The post-race party includes beer for participants over 21 years of age.  Race participants are encouraged to wear festive costumes and enjoy Turkey Day!!  Registration is availabe online at http://www.races2run.com for $25 until Noon, Monday, 11/14, or at the Rehoboth Beach Running Company.  Packet pickup and late registration will be then at Irish Eyes in Lewes for $30 from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26th.  And, in case you decide to run on the day of….registration can also be done on the day of the event.  Additional donations are greately appreciated to the Get Well Gabby website above mentioned.  This foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization.

SHOPPING – TANGER OUTLETS – Moonlight Madness Sales , Stores open at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day!  Finish your dinner, then it is time for some serious shopping…tax free!!.  The stores will stay open until 2 a.m. so that you can find all those madness deals!  Offers and specials savings?  Visit http://www.tangeroutlet.com/rehoboth/events.

That’s all for now….have a great week-end!!

March 8th, 2013

Renew Your Palette, Art for the Mind…Food for the Soul, Saturday, March 9th, 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The Cancer Support Community Delaware, Works of Art, Culinary Demos & Tastings, Free Admission, Delaware Beaches…The Healing Power of Creative Arts!!

At some point or another we have all had someone we know; a friend, a member of your family, someone in the community, affected by cancer.  I certainly have had several friends; in the past year or so.  They are all doing very well, thank God.

Cancer Support Community Delaware was formerly The Wellness Community Delaware.  It is part of a national nonprofit organization that provides support, education an hope to people with cancer and their loved ones.  Through participation in professionally-led support groups, educational workshops and mind/body classes, people affected by cancer learn vital skills that enable them to regain control, reduce isolation, and restore hope, regardless of the stage of the disease.  All programs are Free of Charge!!  Complete information is available on http://www.cancersupportdelaware.org.

The Cancer Support Community Delaware is joining hands with The Salvation Army Creative heART’s Program, the Rehoboth Beach Boys & Girls Club and Delaware Hospice to present Renew Your Palette…Art for the Mind, Food for the Soul.  This collaborative event celebrating 4 unique organizations and the healing power of creative arts will be held Saturday, 3/9, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Cancer Support Community located at the Medical Arts Building of the Beebe Health Campus, 18947 John J. Williams Highway, (Rt. 24) Suite 312 in Rehoboth Beach.

This year’s event will feature local artists who have been affected by cancer and artists from the Salvation Army Creative heART’s Program, the Rehoboth Beach Boys & Girls Club Pegasus Artworks Program and the Delaware Hospice New Hope Program.  Alongside the works of art on display and for sale, will be culinary demonstrations by local chefs from the Boardwalk Plaza Hotel, Robert Peck Catering, Sprouting Chefs and Big Fish Grill.

An introduction of the Renew Your Palette Inspirational Life Award – This award recognizes artisans who have overcome adversity to achieve success.  The 2013 recipient of the Inspirational Life Award will be Rehoboth Beach contemporary jewelry artist and gallery owner, Heidi Lowe.

The Salvation Army Creative heART’s Program is part of the Developmental Disabilities Program (DDP).  It is a community program whose goal is to support persons with developmental and cognitive disabilities to become an integral part of their community.  The program gives individuals with artistic interests an opportunity to grow their talent and further their interests of the arts.  More info?  http://www.salvationarmypendel.org/DDP.

The photo shows front row: Ernestine Robins, Kim Smith, Sarah Bosco.  Back row: Marvin Walston, Heidi Lowe, and Holli Wood….all participants in the Salvation Army Caring heART’s program visited Heidi Lowe at her Rehoboth Beach gallery.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware is part of a nationwide movement whose mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.  The Pegasus Artworks Program focuses on teaching self-discipline and critical thinking skills through affirmative interaction with innovative literacy-base programming.  More info?  Please visit http://www.bgclubs.org.

Delaware Hospice provides the highest quality hospice and health care services and serves as a trusted community partner in end-of-life education and support.  New Hope is a nationally recognized program designed by Delaware Hospice for children who are coping with the death of a loved one.  More info?  Please visit http://www.delawarehospice.org.

Have a great week-end!!  Talk to you later.