January 18th, 2012
New Year & New Expectations; that’s what this post should be called. The Delaware Beaches are becoming more popular every year. The attraction of low property taxes, along with the amenities make the beaches a year-round playground. Tax free shopping, mild winters, beautiful scenery…the towns have been crowded during the week-ends. This is our Second Season and a few quieter months is the perfect time, for us that live here year-round, to truly embrace the beaches.
With that in mind, I want to mention some of my Delaware advertisers, who have been in the area for so many years. I can recommend them all fully because I use them.
Tidewater Realty is located at 32892 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1) at the Starboard Center in Bethany Beach. Tel. 302-539-7500 or toll free 800-888-7501. This is a boutique size real estate company catering to North Bethany and Bethany Beach customers. Website? http://www.tidewaterrealty.com. Tidewater has been a sales leader in the community for 30 years. Personal attention, a friendly staff, rentals and sales. A tip for you is to visit the website and wether your interest is sales or rentals, the website will give you an idea of who they are and what is available. Make your summer rentals choices early; you know how it is….if we have a forecast for a hot summer the prime weeks will go quickly.
Coastal Chem-Dry, is at the forefront of the carpet and upholstery cleaning industry. A green certified company using innovative equipment and powerful cleaning solutions. You can call for a free estimate at 302-645-2800 in Sussex County or 302-234-0200 in New Castle County. Website? www.chem-dry.net/coastal.de. Take advantage of the specials that are now on-going. Visit their website www.chem-dry.net/coastal.de/specials to find out what they are offering.
Please note that once your carpet or upholstery is cleaned by Coastal Chem-Dry, it only takes a couple of hours to dry; not days. And, if you have pets, this is the company to use.
VacationRentals.com is a national rental company. Part of the family of Home Away. I was surprised when last year they contacted me. The properties that are being advertised on my website are in Rehoboth Beach. Check http://www.vacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals/rehoboth-beach-delaware.html. You can also click directly on their website, on the link available on the bottom left hand side of this blog. Events and activities are always happening in Rehoboth. The company has townhouses, single family, and condos all great for taking time off at the beach with a group of friends.
Miken Builders is located at 32782 Cedar Drive, Millville, DE 19967. Tels. Office 302-537-4444, cell 302-381-0773. Website? www.mikenbuilders.com. Mike Cummings is the company’s Founder and CEO. This is a commercial and residential construction company well respected in the community. I have known Mike for many years and no job is too small or too big for him. Find out for yourself and give his company a call. His staff is amazing.
BetterLiving Patio & Sunrooms of Delmarva is under the umbrella of Miken Builders, but a complete different company even though they share the same address. Tel. 302-251-0000. Website? www.betterlivingdelmarva.com. The company is the exclusive provider of BetterLiving 3-season year-round sunrooms and awnings.
Doggies at the Beach – I have said it so many times and here it goes again. You can leave your dog at this cage free, temperature controlled facility, 24 hour supervision with total confidence. Jim and his staff are wonderful and animal lovers. Doggies at the Beach is located on Rt. 24 at 18806 John J. Williams Highway. Tel. 302-644-8200. Website? www.doggiesatthebeach.com. They offer grooming for dogs and cats, training for different levels of your dog’s life, web cams so that you can check you pooch while away and in case you would like a drawing of your pet; DJ who is in charge of the pooches at night can draw your pet. For more info. call the office and talk to Jim. Here are a few of his drawings.
Note: The above mentioned companies can be accessed directly from my website. Just click on their site and you will be directed immediately to all the information they have available.
And…..if you decided you would like to advertise on AboutMyBeaches, then $500/year will get you a banner on my website with personal attention, of course.
Have a good one!!
October 13th, 2011
I have never seen a facility as busy as Doggies at the Beach. Of course, they are busy with all their “customers”. They get their undivided attention. At the helm is Jim, along with his staff. Individuals that all in common have a love for dogs.
You know I use Doggies at The Beach for my Addy. They are located at 18806 John J. Williams Highway (Rt. 24) in Rehoboth. Tel. 302-644-8200. Website? http://www.doggiesatthebeach.com.
I love the concept of cage free and 24 hour human supervision. What’s on their calendar? Plenty….
Saturday, October 15th – Puppy and Dog Training Course starts at Doggies at the Beach f rom 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. It will be for 5 consecutive weeks with Nicole the DE Dog Whisperer. For more info. and to reserve your spot please call 302-644-8200.
Saturday, October 15th – Jack’s Dog House on Rt. 1 North will have a very cute Howloween Costume Contest at 11:00 a.m. Biscuit & Freckles from Doggies at The Beach will be there. Their costumes are ready. Please visit www.dogncattreats.com.
Saturday, October 22nd – Doggies at The Beach will be sponsoring a Big Extravaganza for Howl-O-Ween to be held at Pottery Place and Bin 66 Parking Lot on Rt. 1, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Bethany Blues will offer free human food, while Concord Pet will offer free dog food treats. Costume prizes and a lot of H o w l i n g F u n.
This event will also be a fund raiser for Safe Haven. Safe Haven is a no kill sanctuary. You will be able to see some of their dogs that are available for adoption. Please visit their website www.safehaven.org.
Sunday, October 30th – The Sea Witch Human Parade will be at 11 a.m. Doggies at The Beach will have a float so please “Bark At Them” when they pass by. You got it….Biscuit and Freckles will be there with treats for all.
The Doggie Parade will be at 1:00 p.m. on the Boardwalk where they can show off all of their costumes.
So, as Jim will say, Bow Wow & Woof Woof, Come on Down!!!
August 19th, 2011
Joining us, here in Rehoboth Beach, this week-end? Then, check some of the events that are being held around town this Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday & Sunday, 8/20 & 8/21 – 38th Annual Outdoor Fine Arts & Craft Show – This is the last chance for your to check out more than 120 artists on the grounds of the Rehoboth Art League. Special activities for children will be provided by Kids Cottage on Saturday only. There will be music and food.
I went last week-end and it was very nice. If you need more info. please visit www.rehobothartleague.org. You can also call 302-227-8408. Rain or shine!!
Parking: Free Shuttle Service – On Saturday there will be 2 shuttles from K-Mart parking lot on Coastal Highway. The shuttles will begin at 9:45 a.m. and will end at 5:15 p.m. from the Art League. On Sunday there will be one shuttle running from 9:45 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. from the Art League.
Please note that parking in Henlopen Acres is limited. You need to adhere to parking restrictions including No Parking on Street. Unless there is a “no parking” sign, all vehicles must park on the grass with tires off the pavement. Really, is true.
Entry fee is $5.00. For a complete schedule, please visit the website above mentioned.
The Rehoboth Art League is located at 12 Dodds Lane in Henlopen Acres, Rehoboth Beach.
Saturday, 8/20 – Adopt-A-Thon for Safe Haven Dogs from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at WSFS Rehoboth Parking Lot on Rt. 1 between Giant and Walgreens. Bring the whole family. Even family dogs on leashes are welcomed.
Schedule – 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. – Meet Safe Haven’s Rescue Dogs. Parade at 11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m. – Pet Contest for Family Dogs. Best in Show, Personality, & Kids Choice.
There will be face paining, a coloring station and mask making, as well.
Doggies at the Beach mascots, Biscuit & Freckles will be there too. Doggies at the Beach is offering free baths to all adoptions.
Animals bring so much love into people’s lives. Doggies at the Beach is a cage free facility with 24 hour human supervision. Always caring about the community, they are informing us of what’s also going on this week-end and beyond.
News from Doggies at the Beach – Nicole, known as the DE Dog Whisperer has been the puppy and doggie trainer for the last couple of years. She has joined their staff a their new Manager. She will still continue to hold the training classes.
September Schedule:
Wednesday 9/7 – 10/5 – Puppy – 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday 9/7 – 10/5 – Doggie – 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
or,
Saturday, 9/10 – 10/8 – Puppy – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Saturday, 9/10 – 10/8 – Doggie – 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Their next Discount Vet Day will be Saturday, 9/10 from 9 – 11 a.m. First come, first served. Puppies, doggies and cats can be vaccinated, as well.
Doggies at the Beach is located at 18806 John J. Williams Highway (Rt. 24). Tel. 302-644-8200.
Saturday, 8/20 – Delaware SPCA Run for the Paws 5k – Dewey Beach. Mascots Biscuit and Freckles will be in attendance, as they usually are in all doggie related events.
This will be their 3rd annual Run for the Paws begining at 8:00 a.m. on Dogsworthy Street in Dewey Beach.
Join animal lovers as they take to the streets to help homeless and abused animals. You can choose a 5k or a 1-mile dog trot. Stay after the race for fun, refreshments and an award ceremony hosted by The Starboard Restaurant.
Food Drive – Safe Haven has a drop off basket at Doggies at the Beach. Dry food for both, dogs and cats, would be appreciated.
If you would like to know about Safe Haven, please visit http://www.safehavensanctuary.com. Their tel. is 302-856-6460.
Summer Theater and Entertainment at Clear Space Theatre, located at 20 Baltimore Ave. Website? www.clearspacetheatre.org. Tel. 302-227-2270.
Tickets are available on line or you can stop by the Box Office.
Chicago – Saturday and Sunday 8/20 and 8/21
100 Years of Broadway – 8/23, /8/24, 8/25, 9/2, 9/3 and 9/4
Words & Music: By Gershwin – 8/26, 8/27, 8/28, 8/30, 8/31 and 9/1
Have a great week-end!!….talk to you later…
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