March 5th, 2011
I have to tell you that even though our weather, here, at the Delaware Beaches is getting better and better, I know South Florida is experiencing really nice weather at this time of the year. It was a little cold on a few of my visits; but always warmer than at home.
If you are out and about in Delray Beach, then these are a few things you might want to check out; always something to do in that Village by the Sea.
Saturday, 3/5 – Just like every Saturday and until 1:00 p.m. is the Delray GreenMarket at SE 4th Ave., south of Atlantic Ave. Baked goods, music, flowers, seafood, and food. The perfect way to start the Saturday morning.
On February 19th the Delray GreenMarket hosted the 14th Annual Chili Cook-Off. In case you are interested, they served 100 gallons of chili, 5,000 sample-sized chili cups were used and approximately 500 ballots were casted.
The categories were Traditional Chili, New Age Chili and Vegetarian Chili but they said that if they had had a category for the Most Guilty Pleasures in One Bowl, the prize woud have gone to Nancy Simons and daughter Sally Poe Hackman for their “Lucky Cowboy Chili”. It was flavored with coffee, chocolate and beer!!!
You can find the Delray Beach GreenMarket on Facebook.
Saturday and Sunday, 3/5 and 3/6 – ‘SWonderful National Tour at the Crest Theatre at Old School Square. It is a musical review, all singing and dancing. It celebrates the genius of George and Ira Gershwin. It incorporates 5 mini musicals inspired by the real events that occurred in and around their lives.
The Crest Theatre is a Cultural Arts Center and National Historic Site. It is located at 51 N. Swinton. Tel. is 561-243-7922. The Saturday performance is at 7:00 p.m. and two performances on Sunday will be at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The website is www.oldschool.org and you can log onto the site and purchase tickets.
Sunday, 3/6 – Concert in the Park – It is a free concert from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Right there at Veterans Park Gazebo by the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ave.
Mark your calendars for March 25th – Design and Vintage Sale – Clothing and Accessories. From 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. This is a fundraising event for the Sandoway House Nature Center and for the Cancer Alliance of Help and Hope, Inc.
The Sandoway House Nature Center sits on a historic site. The fundraising event’s proceeds will help this wonderful educational facility continue with its efforts. I wrote a post on 2/25 with pictures. If you would like to see it just click on the month and scroll down to the date.
Location? 1425 S. Ocean Blv., a couple of blocks south of the intersection of Atlantic Ave. and A1A.
“Cancer Turns Everything Upside Down”…We Help Turn Your World Right Side Up”…This is the mission of the Cancer Alliance of Help and Hope, Inc. Website? http://cahh.org.
The proceeds of this Design and Vintage Sale will also help this charitable organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of life of local individuals and families who are touched by cancer. It provides need-based financial assistance, information, resources, and access to services and support groups in the community.
For more information, please call Mary Lou Schilliager at 561-704-8547.
Have a great week-end…talk to you later….
P.S. You can always sit on the beach; it’s Delray’s biggest playground…
March 1st, 2011
I am embarrass to tell you that just until a few years ago, I did not know what the Children’s Beach House was. Afterall, this organization has been in existence for over 70 years. Having children, their families, and the overall community in mind, Children’s Beach House was started by Lydia Chichester DuPont. Known as “Miss” Lydia, her interest was children with special needs in mind. She felt she could take these children to the beach to experience the same healing qualities of the coastal environment she herself had found.
Upon her death the Lydia Fund was formed. It was created for the benefit of the Children’s Beach House located 1800 Bay Avenue, Lewes, DE 19958. Tel. 302-645-9184. Website? http://www.cbhinc.org.
The mission has always stayed the same; to focuse on the needs, medical care, treatment and education of underpriviledged children throughout the State of Delaware. To have these children reach their highest potential as functional members of their families and communities.
The building sits right on Lewes Beach, in this historic town. The setting? What can I say? It is breathtaking. If you go on http://www.cbhinco.org you will be able to check out the events that will be held this year and really see what they are doing in the community and the State of Delaware. You might even want to get involved.
The first event will be the Children’s Beach House Golf Classic on Thursday, May 26th, at The Peninsula. A great way to kick off the summer season while participating in this event that, actually, draws plenty of participants from across Delaware.
You can register by going on their website and on the right hand side you can see the events posted.
This is the opportunity for 128 golfers to play an exclusive course; The Peninsula. This is a private 7,200 yard, par 72, Jack Nicklaus signature golf course. 7 holes of the golf course are set dramatically along the Indian River and Lingo Creek. The location? 26939 Bay Farm Rd., Millsboro, DE 19966. And the website? http://www.peninsula-delaware.com.
So, Thursday, May 26th the event will start at 11:30 a.m. followed by a poolside BBQ buffet.
The cost is $175 for golfers and if you do not play golf but would like to attend the BBQ, then your cost will only be $50.
To register, please call 302-645-9184 or visit www.cbhinc.org.
All proceeds from this event will benefit the operational budget for Children’s Beach House.
I am putting this up now so that you can make your plans, but I will keep reminding you as the weeks go by.
Have a great day….talk to you later….
November 5th, 2010
If you are visiting our beaches this week-end, the town of Lewes, Delaware is offering on Saturday, 11/6/10:
Tails on the Trail 5K – Race at the Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes. It starts at 9 a.m. and it is sponsored by the Seashore Striders to benefit Safe Haven Sanctuary. Information on this race can be obtained by visiting www.seashorestriders.com or by calling 302-644-8952.
This is a No Kill Sanctuary and I wrote a post on it on 10/22/10. If you would like to see it, just click on October under Archives and scroll down to the date.
Fort Miles Open House starting at 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Cape Henlopen State Park. It will be an event for the whole family. For more information please call 302-645-0753 or visit www.fortmilesha.org.
Fort Miles was a key part of the nation’s coastal defense during and after World War II. Fort Miles is a member of the National Register of Historic Places.
On Saturday you will be able to see the latest efforts to restore this WWII battery. Food, beverages and merchandise will be on sale. It is a free admission but all sales and donations benefit the Fort Miles Historical Association and their efforts to help Delaware State Parks restore Battery 519.
At the Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway in Lewes you will find Lightship Overall Presentation. More info? Please call 302-645-1148.
The Zwaanendael Museum commemorates the founding of Delaware’s first European settlement by the Dutch in 1631.
MERR-Fin-Raiser at 6 p.m. at the Lewes Yacht Club. Live music from 33 and 1/3, hor d’oeuvres and wine tasting. Auction? You bet, with items like week-end getaways, spa days and outdoor adventures. $35 at the door. For more information, please call 302-228-5029.
Back on March 21st I wrote a post about a washed up whale in Fenwick Island, Delaware. If you would like to see it just click on the month of March under Archives, on the left hand side of this website and scroll down to the 21st.
For all of us that were there it was an amazing sight to see this giant whale. I had never seen anything like it. Thanks to MERR, we were able to understand more of what had happened.
MERR stands for The Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute, Inc. It responds to stranded marine mammals and sea turtles whether they are dead or alive. For more information, please visit www.merrinstitute.org.
Enjoy the week-end!!! Talk to you later…
October 22nd, 2010
There is time to still get tickets for a fun night in Rehoboth Beach. The best part is that all proceeds will be donated to Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary.
Safe Haven is a No Kill Animal Sanctuary scheduled to open in 2011 on Shingle Point Road between Georgetown and Milton, Delaware. With a proactive adoption policy they are expecting to care for about 2,000 animals annually in the sanctuary. The animals who cannot be quickly adopted will then receive long-term housing or will live out their natural lives at Safe Haven.
It will be a true No Kill shelter which means that no cats or dogs will be put down unless they have untreatable and unmanageable medical conditions that cause pain which cannot be controlled.
For more information, please visit www.safehavensanctuary.com.
The Annual Cause 4 Paws is tonight. Yes, Friday, October 22nd at Rehoboth Theatre of the Arts located at 22 Baltimore Ave. in Rehoboth Beach.
It will be an Oktoberfest atmosphere from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door and they are available for purchase at both locations of Bin 66.
Bin 66 on 301 Rehoboth Ave., 302-227-6966, www.bin66.com
Bin 66 at 20673 Coastal Highway, Unit 7, 302-227-6161, www.bin66.com/hwyoneflashipstore.html.
Or, you may visit www.safehavensanctuary.com and purchase tickets on-line.
This will be the 5th Annual Cause 4 Paws; exciting silent auction items, including fine art, wines, merchandise, gift certificates, services, and vacation packages.
Having an Oktoberfest theme means Bavarian food, beer and more!!!
On Saturday, November 6th there will be the 3rd Annual Tails on the Trail 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Run or Walk, for Safe Haven, at the Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, Delaware.
Register at 8 a.m. – 5K Race 9 a.m. – 1 mile run 9:15 a.m. Rain or Shine
Dogs on leashes are encouraged to participate!!
K-9 Costume Contest, Costume Parade, Funny Dog Contest with prizes awarded.
Categories: Best Tail Wagger, Dog that looks most like owner, Most Original Costume, Least Obedient, Most Obedient, Most Mysterious Heritage, Best Lap Dog over 75 lbs. and Best Kisser!!!
This event is sponsored by Seashore Striders; for more information please visit www.seashorestriders.com. Or, call their hotline 302-644-8952.
Note: All participants will receive t-shirts designed by Dorothy Greet as long as they last. Refreshments will be provided by Nourish and Ocean Point Grill.
All dogs participating will receive a Safe Haven bandana.
I adopted my dog, Addy, last year and she has truly blossomed. My neighbors love her and she is so happy to have found her forever home. It is very rewarding.
Have a great week-end…chilly but gorgeous…talk to you later….
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