October 27th, 2011
It has been a long time since those days when “fire protection consisted of leather buckets and a town bell to alert citizens of a fire in the community”.
Tonight, Thursday, October 27th, if you are planning to dine out, please consider going to the Wharf Restaurant, located at 7 Anglers Rd. in Lewes, right there by the bridge.
It is a Fundraising Event for the Lewes Fire Dept./Station 82. 10% of all food proceeds will be donated to the Lewes Fire Dept. It is a great cause. The Fire Dept. is there when you need them the most.
Just go and have something to eat, but, make sure you tell your server that you are there in support of the Lewes Fire Dept. Thanks!!
Friday and Saturday – October 28th and October 29th from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 30th from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
It is the 23rd Annual Children’s Fantasy Trail at the Cape Henlopen State Park. Follow the signs as you enter the Park. Trick or Treat for candy and toys with your favorite storybook characters on their Jack o’ Lantern lined trail.
Enjoy entertainment such as singing, juggling, magic, and so much more. It will be great fun under the Tent each evening.
$5 per person; children and adults. More info? Call 302-645-6852 or visit www.destateparks.com.
Saturday and Sunday, October 29th and 30th – Halloween with the Alpacas. It is the first event for this farm located at 17219 Sweetbriar Rd., Lewes. It will be from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
I visited this farm just recently. If you would like to see pictures and read my post, please click on the month of October, on the left hand side of my website, and scroll down to the 19th.
There will be trick or treats, spinning, dying and just plain fun. Check them out.
There is not date for this one. I think it is pretty much available all the time; more so in the summer. At present, just ask to see if they have all the ingredients.
Lewes is the home of Agave. It is a really good Mexican Restaurant, right on 137 2nd St. Tel. 302-645-1232.
I was there on Tuesday and one of my fellow diners ordered an Avocado Martini. Caramba!! I thought. Well when it came, I thought it looked beautiful. Apparently, the avocado is strained to get the juice then, lime, cilantro and vodka!! I found that the taste was clean, refreshing and light. That’s not salt on the rim; it is sugar!!
Hey….talk to you later…have a great day!!
At Cape Henlopen State Park, just relaxing and eating
October 5th, 2011
“In 1682 one of the most significant milestones occured, when the current lands of the State of Delaware were granted to William Penn. He proclaimed that Cape Henlopen and its natural resources were to be for the common usage of the citizens of Lewes and Sussex County, thus establishing some of the first “public lands”.”
With that in mind and being that it was late in the p.m., Marisa and I took off from downtown Rehoboth Beach towards Cape Henlopen State Park.
Cape Henlopen State Park is located at 15099 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes, DE 19958. Just east of the Cape May Lewes Ferry. It does not take long to get there from Rehoboth, especially at this time of the year.
The Park is open 7 days a week until 4 p.m. The fees are $4 for registered Delaware vehicles and $8 for out of state cars. This fees are in effect until November 30th. If you would like more info., please visit www.destateparks.com/park/cape-henlopen.
Just like the Greyhounds were lounging at the beach in Rehoboth, the deer were out and about in the Park. It was amazing to see that they were totally unafraid. I was so near this young one; I practically could touch it.
The other ones were grazing or just hanging.
As we continued through the Park we stopped at the concession area. I always take the picture walking towards the beach. I love how it looks with the water meeting me at the end.
It was quiet and gorgeous, as usual.
The point was busy and windy, as well. The kiteboarders were having a ball.
On the Calendar:
Saturday, 10/15 is the Wine, Cheese & Beer Tasting, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Officer’s Club in the Cape Henlopen State Park. This is a fundraising event for the new children’s playground sponsored by the Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park.
$20 in advance or $25 at the door (entrance to the Park is included)
Tickets can be purchased at R & B Liquors at 207 Second St., Lewes, The Biden Center at the Cape Henlopen State Park, or at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce in Lewes. More info? Please call 302-858-6127.
The much awaited 23rd Annual Fantasy Trail will be:
Friday and Saturday 10/28 and 10/29 from 6:00 until 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, 10/30 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
$5 per person (children and adults)
Wear your costumes….please!!!
Have a Great Day!!
October 7th, 2010
“The Beach is a Narrow World between the waves and the land.”
The kind of day we had today in the Delmarva Peninsula was one in a million. Bright sunshine, no humidity, 70 degrees and all you wanted to do was to be outside. And, so I was. Dishes not in the dishwasher, beds not made; I really did not care. Soon enough fall will turn into winter and we will be more indoors.
I had not been in some time to the Nature Center located at 15099 Cape Henlopen Drive in Lewes, Delaware. Right inside the Cape Henlopen State Park.
It has a shop as well as a museum/aquarium. You can read about the tides and watch the different types of fish that live in our area.
There is also a “petting” tank. The horseshoe crab came right up to me the moment I approached the tank.
The Park and the Nature Center offer a variety of recreational and historic opportunities for all of us. There are also rental facilities for groups, conferences meetings or other events. It is open daily, year round from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. It will be closed Oct. 18th until Oct. 26th, Nov. 25th, Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st.
For information on programs please call 302-645-6852 or visit www.destateparks.com.
So this is what’s going on: Please note that until November there is an admission fee for the Park. $4 instate and $8 out of state.
Saturday, 10/9 – Kayak Rentals at the Fishing Pier – 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Renters must have paddling experience. Bring water and sunscreen. Closed-toe shoes are required. Solo paddlers must be 13 years or older. Paddlers 8 – 12 years old must be in a tandem kayak with a parent. For more info. call 302-645-6852. $15 per person per hour.
Saturday, 10/9 – Hawks of Cape Henlopen at 11 a.m. Learn how to identify some of our common birds of prey that migrate overhead each fall. Then take to the Hawk Watch and see them for yourself. Limited to 20 people and pre-registration is required by calling 302-645-6852. $2.00 per person.
Meet at the Seaside Nature Center.
I was at the Cape Henlopen State Park today and I could not believe how many hawks I saw.
Saturday, 10/9 – Creatures of the Coast at 2 p.m. See live animals and learn about some of the cool and amazing creatures that call Delaware Bay their home. Limited to 40. Meet at the Seaside Nature Center. $2.00 per person.
Saturday, 10/9 – Battery 519 Museum Tour. Location? Fort Miles. Fort Miles was a key part of the nation’s coastal defense during and after WWII. In April 2005, Fort Miles was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Directions: On arriving at Cape Henlopen State Park, follow the “Fort Miles” signs to the Historic Area parking lot. Walk the paved road through the Cantonment Area to the Orientation Building, the last large building on your right.
Pre-registration is required; call 302-645-6852.
This program will start at 2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. A historical interpreter will give you a guided tour of a WWII coastal defense gun battery. See the updates and renovations to this historic site as you learn about the history of Fort Miles and the future plans for the Fort Miles Historic Area. Limited to 30. $5 per person.
Saturday, 10/9 – Campfire Circle: Night Skies at 6:30 p.m. Join them for stories and other campfire activities. Learn about constellations and be part of the stories they tell. Bring marshmallows and sticks for roasting!! For ages 5 and up. It is Free!!
Thursday, 10/14 – Fall on the Move. 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. They will read James Kaczman’s A Bird and His Worm. Learn why many animals are on the move during the fall.
Please take your 3 to 5 year old to the Seaside Nature Center for learning fun. Secrets of nature will be discovered through games, crafts, outdoor adventures and the books of popular children’s authors.
Children must be accompanied by an adult and dressed for the outdoors. Limited to 12 children. $3 per child.
This Program is offered on Thursdays until December 16th.
Saturday, 10/16 – Arachnophobia at 2 p.m. Get caught in a web of discovery while learning about our local spiders. They will teach you which ones to avoid and give you some great tips for sneaking up on them in the wild. For ages 5 and up. It is Free!!
Saturday, 10/16 – Hayrides through the Park. View the many wonders of Cape Henlopen from their hay wagon with a naturalist guide. Tickets go on sale at the Seaside Nature Center the morning of the trips on a first-come, first-served basis. For ages 8 and up.
Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Maximum of 6 tickets per person. Limited to 18. $5/person.
Saturday, 10/16 – 5th Annual Wine, Cheese and Beer Tasting from 4 until 6 p.m. at the Officers Club. It is offered by the Friends of Cape Henlopen Events.
Tickets are available at the Park Office, Biden Center, Lewes Printing, Lewes Gourmet, Lewes Chamber of Commerce or call 302-858-6127. Please note that your ticket will be your entrance into the park.
Admission: $18 in advance or $24 at the door.
For more info. about Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park Events, volunteer projects or membership, please call 302-858-6127 or visit www.friendsofcapehenlopen.org.
Sunday, 10/17 – Salt Marsh Spur Trail (3 miles) – At 11 a.m. Join their naturalist on a guided hike along some of the scenic and interesting trails in the State. Call 302-645-6852 for directions, more info. and to pre-register. Meet at the Seaside Nature Center, and then drive to the respective trailheads. It is free.
Special Event
Friday, 10/22, Saturday, 10/23, Sunday, 10/24 – It is the 22nd Children’s Fantasy Trail. Friday and Saturday from 6 until 8:30 p.m. and Sunday from 6 until 7:30 p.m.
Take the kids (costumes are appreciated) to their 22nd Fantasy Trail. Trick-or-treat for candy and toys with your favorite storybook characters on their jack-o’lantern lined trail. Entertainment under the tent each evening will include singing, juggling, magic and more. $5 per person, adults and children.
Volunteers are Needed – To make this event better than ever you are needed. If you are interested in being a character or carving the many pumpkins that line the trail, please call the Volunteer Coordinator at 302-644-5005 or the Seaside Nature Center at 302-645-6852.
Can you believe it? The above are just a few of the many events that will be going on in the Delmarva Peninsula in the fall.
Have a good one!! Talk to you later….you know I will….
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