July 2nd, 2013

What’s Going On? Out & About, Lewes, Delaware, Activities, Events, Entertainment, The First Town in The First State, Delaware Beaches, Southern Delaware

Lewes, Delaware, is the perfect coastal town.  It has historic charm, unique coastal flavor, unpretentious, laid-back, plenty of character….and a choice of playgrounds; the bay or the ocean.  Shops and restaurants?  You got it!!

When the other night, my friend, Debbie asked to go and watch a swim meet at the Lewes Yatch Club I immediately accepted.  It was the end of the day.  We hoped to enjoy a sunset, grab something to eat.

It was life in Lewes like any other night.  This historic town is much loved and enjoyed by its residents…but just take a peek at the view…how could you not?

There were hundreds of kids, plenty of cheering and laughter, the University of Delaware research vessel was just coming home after a day out.  And, Debbie and I had our chicken wraps.

Don’t forget to check the gardens that surround historic homes…..they are gorgeous!!

WHAT’S GOING ON LEWES?

CAPE WATER TAXI – ECO TOURS –  OSPREY BANDING –  Cape Water Taxi is what the name implies…a water taxi service.  This week the eco tour takes you to watch how they place identification tags on the osprey chicks before they take off.  This practice does not hurt the birds and it is done to gather information about the birds such as migration patterns. Tours are taking place, Tuesday, 7/2, Wednesday, 7/3, Friday, 7/5, and Monday, 7/8 from Fisherman’s Wharf at 10 a.m.  Well, this is a weather dependent type of activity.  Please call 302-644-7334, or visit http://www.capewatertaxi.com.  And, if you want to take the water taxi to Dewey Beach, from Lewes, and back, it runs Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, every week-end from June through September, weather permitting.  For the tax service you can either make reservations, online, or just go to the dock at Fisherman’s Wharf in Lewes and hop on.

Tuesday, 7/2 – SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT STANGO PARK – Overtime Band.  Genre?  Classic Rock.  This is an outdoor concert series, so please check the weather.  Take your chairs, blankets, bug sprays and friends.  Location?  Next to the Lewes Public Library on Kings Highway.  It starts at 7 p.m. on Tuesday evenings.  More info?  302-645-8073.

Tuesday, 7/2 – CINEMA BY THE CANAL –   Movie – Cirque du Soleil:  Worlds Away.  Location?  Canalfront Park.  It is free admission.  This is also an outdoor event, so please check the weather.

Wednesday, 7/3 – ZUMBA WITH KELLY – At Canalfront Park on Front Street.  6 p.m. until 7 p.m.  It takes place every Wednesday and it is free!!

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY  – Lewes

Thursday, 7/4 – Children’s Activities will take place on Second Street in Downtown Historic Lewes, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.  At 9 a.m. Games and Activities.  At 2 p.m. The Decorated Boat Parade will take place on the Canal with awards taking place afterwards at the Lightship Overfalls.  At 5…ish, the Doo Dah Parade begins.  They say it is infamous, they want you to join in the fun.  It takes to the streets in Lewes.  Jump in if you want to.  No need to register or even plan to attend.  All you need is your own fun spirit and if you have a kazoo, bicycle, wagon, yo-yo, or hula-hoop, bring them on.  The parade route is from Manila Avenue, Kings Highway, Savannah Rd, 2nd Street, market Street, and Third Street.

Friday, 7/5 – HISTORY HAPPY HOUR – 4 p.m. until 5 p.m.  Interesting dialog lead by local history buffs.  The topics can range from the early explorers of the Delaware Bay to Lewes during the Revolutionary War.  On this Friday, William H. J. Manthorpe, Jr. presents “A Century of Service – The Navy at Cape Henlopen 1898 -1996” at the Cannonball House located on Front Street.  It is free, and a glass of wine will be offered at the conclusion of the presentation.

Saturday, 7/6 – LEWES HISTORIC FARMERS MARKET – 8 a.m. until Noon.  Rain or shine.  Location?  Lewes Historical Society grounds on 110 Shipcarpenter St.

Sunday, 7/7 – YOGA AT CANALFRONT PARK – 8 a.m.  Free!!  Start your day with yoga in a beautiful setting.  Location?  Canalfront Park on Front Street.

NOTE:  The Cape Henlopen State Park has daily programs and activities for everyone in the family.  Please check http://www.destateparks.com

Have a Good One!!

July 1st, 2011

Lewes, Delaware, Activities, Events, Farmers’ Market, Art Show, Music, Doo-Dah Parade, Hayrides at Cape Henlopen, Dolphin Watch, Old Fashioned Children’s Games, Boat Parade, Lewes Celebrates the 4th!!

The historic town of Lewes is going to be offering its visitors a great week-end.  It will be full of activities for everyone.  And, if you just want to kick back and relax, then do so because Lewes offers everything you could want and more; shopping, restaurants, music; it is a well-rounded town.

Saturday, 7/2 – Historic Lewes Farmers’ Market is from 8 a.m. until Noon.  Every Saturday morning you will find this market at the Lewes Historical Society Complex, at 2nd and Shipcarpenter Streets.  More Info?  Please visit www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org.

Saturday, 7/2 – Sidewalk Art & Artisan Show – This is a premier show of art and artistic creations in Historic Downtown Lewes, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.  The location?  The surroundings at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.  Lunch is available, as well.  More Info?  Please visit www.stpeterslewes.org.

Saturday, 7/2 – Land and Sea Art Exhibit at Peninsula Gallery, 520 E. Savannah Rd.  A reception for the 3 landscape painters, Stephen Brehm, Michele Greene and Brian Murphy will be from 5  – 7 p.m.  Website?  www.peninsula-gallery.com.  Tel. 302-645-0551.

Saturday, 7/2 – At the Villages of Five Points – Live Concert with the Funsters performing from 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.  Get your chair, blanket, friends, neighbors and bug spray.  You will be outdoors, sitting on the lawn of the Villages’ Community Center.  It is Free.  This event is coordinated by Make My Day & More Event Planning, LLC.  The Villages of Five Points is located at the corner of Rt. 1 and Savannah Rd.  More Info?  Please visit www.thevillagesoffivepoints.com.

Monday, 7/4 – Happy Fourth of July to everyone in Lewes!! – Beginning at 9:00 a.m., old fashioned children’s games and activities on Second St.  Then, at 2:00 p.m. the Decorated Boat Parade will begin on the canal.  More Info?  Please call 302-645-8073.

Monday, 7/4 – The Infamous Lewes Doo-Dah Parade!!  Casual and fun.  Join or watch.  The Doo-Dah Parade takes off on the streets of Charming and Historic Lewes.  No registration!!  Just for fun, come as you are. 

Parade Rt:  Manila Ave., King’s Highway, Savannah Rd, 2nd Street, Market Street and 3rd Street.

Tuesday, 7/5 – Dolphin Watch at Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.  It is a family program.  Age Group?  7 and up.  Register by calling 302-645-6852.  Cost?  $2.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tuesday, 7/5 – Hayrides at the Beach, at Cape Henlopen State Park at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.  It is a 45-50 minute trip that starts at the campground and takes participants on the ocean beach to see the wonders of Cape Henlopen.  Tickets go on sale on Tuesday in the morning at the Seaside Nature Center, inside the Park, on a first come, first served basis.  Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. $5  More infor?  Please call 302-645-6853.

Tuesday, 7/5 – Concert at Stango Park, on King’s Highway, behind the Lewes Library.  This is an outdoor concert series.  The Chesapeake Brass Band will be the entertainers for the evening.  These are amateurs and professionals; all volunteers from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware.  The band performs a varied repertoire of contemporary and traditional brass band music.

Have a great time…talk to you later….