March 31st, 2015
 
Like a kid in a candy store…I always feel when I enter Edie Bees. It is a state of complete fascination…so many tempting confections all around me. Edie Bees is located at 115 Second Street, Lewes, DE 19958. Tel. 302-245-2337. It opens 7 days a week.
 
Edie Bees fits like a glove in Historic Lewes, among quaint shops and restaurants. Lewes is the First Town in the First State. It is a year round resort. Visitors love coming to Lewes; it is just so pretty. The residents watch over Lewes protecting this historic gem.
 
Some of the candy will bring memories to those who are a bit matured. Other chocolates will mesmerize you….so gorgeous, like the hand painted truffle eggs from a company in New York called Chocolat Moderne. On the left, the Fauverge Eggs and on the right the speckled Eggs Naturel.
 
The Chocolate Easter Eggs from Souderton, Pennsylvania, are all filled with 5 different flavors….Coconut, Peanut Butter, Cutter Cream, Fruit & Nut, and Chocolate & Nut.
Edie Bees brings to Lewes uncured Bacon Chocolate Eggs from Vosges Haut-Chocolat from Chicago.
And, John Kelly chocolates from California.
Just in time for Easter, the Gluten Free, Vegan, and Nut Free chocolates have arrived.
Throughout Edie Bees there is plenty of candy for the holidays. But, candy and chocolates are for every occasion. Grab your bags and fill them with your choice of confections.
The shelves are full of candy. Very visible, just open the lids and help yourselves.
 
If you have any questions there is plenty of help and on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday you will find my friend, Jody, at Edie Bees. She knows her candy and can give you plenty of ideas if you have a gift for someone special in mind.
 
Walking around the candy shop I thought these pretzels looked amazing.
The Malt Balls…always have loved them. Easy shopping, they are already bagged.
The chocolates:
This box made all of chocolate containing chocolate truffles…is decadent.
So, if you are looking for something special, something out of the ordinary, something that will make someone happy…..stop by and take a few sweets home.
 
 
Have a good one!!
September 13th, 2014
Historic small towns, alongs scenic waterways….resorts along the Delaware Beaches. Historic Lewes, Delaware is the First Town in The First State. Just as the Summer Season brings plenty of visitors to Lewes, the Second Season gives this historic town a glow…an aura. A year round resort, Lewes, is a busy little town. If you are visiting this coming week, check what is going on.
Sunday, 9/14 – 11th ANNUAL CANNONBALL 5K RUN & TRENNY ELLIOTT MEMORIAL ONE MILE WALK – 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with the race starting at 8:30 a.m. Considered “The Most Beautiful Race in Delaware”, The Lewes Historical Society is presenting this race. Online pre-registration is available by visiting http://www.seashorestriders.com/content/11th-cannonball-5k-run-trenny-elliott-memorial-walk.
Location? The Lewes Historical Society Complex at 110 Shipcarpenter Street in historic Lewes. This race benefits the Society’s preservation and educational programming. Breathtaking scenery along Pilottown Rd., and views of the Great Marsh, Shipcarpenter Square, Second Street, and the canal. A description of the historic sites will be included with your registration papers. More info? Please visit http://www.historiclewes.org.
Sunday, 9/14 – SECOND ANNUAL LEWES DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location? Canalfront Park in Downtown Lewes. Teams, sponsors, vendors and volunteers are more than ready. This festival was created to benefit the capital campaign for the Sussex Academy, which is a public charter school that serves students, at present, grades 6 to 10 in Sussex County. All proceeds will go directly to help pay for the campus and buildings of the Sussex Academy.
What are the Dragon Boats? Click on http://www.lewesdragonboat.com. There are practices ongoing today, Saturday through 1 p.m.
Tuesday, 9/16 – CHICKS FOR CHARITY MONTHLY LUNCHEON – SOUTHERN DELAWARE THERAPEUTIC & RECREATIONAL HORSEBACK RIDING, INC. – This is a great organization that has been holding monthly dinners for Charity at Fish On! located at The Villages of Five Points in Lewes, Delaware. Time? 6:30 p.m. Cost? $25.00 per person. This price includes a delicious buffet along with salad and dessert…gratuity, as well. There will be a cash bar available. Cash or check only…payable to Fish On!. Raffle items and a 50/50 will add to the excitement of the evening. RSVP to Chicksdinner@gmail.com. No calls to the restaurant, please.
Southern Delaware Therapeutic & Recreational Horseback Riding provides equine-assisted therapy, promoting the physical, emotional and educational growth of children and adults with special needs in our community. Horseback riding is a progressive form of therapy for individuals with physical and emotional challenges. The horses, instructors and volunteers create a caring environment that enables participants to gain valuable communication and coping skills. For more information, please visit http://www.sdtrhr.com.
Friday, 9/19 – LEWES 1812 PARK RENOVATION & MONUMENT DEDICATION – 11 a.m. until Noon. Location? Front St. and Savannah Rd. Join the City of Lewes in the celebration….Celebrate the 100th year of the War of 1812 monument and completion of Phase I of the 1812 Park renovation. Your contributions funded the renovation. There will be a presentation of the history of the War of 1812, a cannon salute, and light refreshments. Family, friends, visitors are all welcome!!
Friday, 9/19 – LEWES’ THIRD OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION FRIDAY NIGHT – 4:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Please note that Market Street between Front St. and Second St. will be closed to traffic from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Lewes will create a “beer garden” atmosphere on Market St…..No Beer, though….City’s ordinances. Dogfishhead commemorative glass beer steins sold, beginning, Monday, 9/15, at the Chamber’s visitor center at the Fisher-Martin House in Zwaanendael Park can be taken into participating restaurants and presented to receive a discount on Dogfish beer. German cuisine will be featured in many of the restaurants, as well.
Dancing will take place in front of Mary Vessels Park. Bavarian-style dancers will be performing and encouraging the public to participate too. A 10-piece Oompah band, The Happy Wanderers, will be entertaining those gathered to participate in the festivities.
Saturday, 9/20 – HISTORIC LEWES FARMERS’ MARKET – Every Saturday!! Location? The Lewes Historical Society Complex in Historic Lewes, from 8 a.m. until Noon. http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org Visit the website for more information, and for recipes.
Saturday, 9/20 – RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF DELAWARE 3rd ANNUAL 5k RUN/WALK – At Irish Eyes on Anglers Rd. in Lewes. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the race starting at 9 a.m. Register on line by visiting http://www.races2run.com. More info? Please call 302-428-5330.
Saturday, 9/20 – LEWES ARTISTS’ STUDIO TOUR – Free and you do not need a ticket to attend. 21 regionally and nationally acclaimed artists will be opening their studios for an upclose and personal look at their work. 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. For more info., please visit http://www.leweschamber.com/event/community-event/lewes-artists-studio-tour. To view some of the art, please visit http://www.lewesart.com.
Have a great time!!
July 14th, 2014
Lewes, Delaware is the oldest settlement in Delaware. It was founded by the Dutch in 1631. It does have a nickname; “The First Town in the First State”. The town was incorporated in 1883. Plenty to do in this coastal town that provides acess to the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean beaches.
So, are you visiting Lewes or other Delaware Beaches? This is what’s going on in Lewes this week.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays – TOUR THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE COLLEGE OF EARTH, OCEAN, AND ENVIRONMENT – Free Guided Tours. Location? 700 Pillottown Rd. The idea is to introduce the public to marine science and the research activities of the college. They have state-of-the-art ocean laboratories where they and Delaware Sea Grant College Program researchers are tackling aspects of environmental challenges such as climate change, sea level rise, renewable energy, fish ecology and harmful algal blooms. The tours begin at 10 a.m. More info? Please visit http://www.ceoe.udel.edu/community/tours.
Tuesday, 7/15 – CHICKS FOR CHARITY – Gentlemen: You are invited too!! Don’t be shy. Once a month Chicks for Charity takes place at Fish On, located at the Villages of Five Points in Lewes. It opens at 6:30 p.m. $25/person includes gratuity…cash bar available. You get 2 delicious entrees to choose from along with appetizer and dessert. Plus you get to meet other people in the community and raise funds for local causes. Cash or Checks only.
Please RSVP to Chicksdinner@gmail.com. Please do not call the restaurant.
July’s charity dinner will benefit: Alex’s Lemonade Stand. This foundation emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra “Alex” Scott (1996-2004). At the age of 4, while receiving chemo, Alex announced that she wanted to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help her doctors find a cure for all children with cancer. Between the time of her first stand and the time of her death, when she was 8 years old, Alex reached her goal…she raised $1,000,000. The foundation is led by her parents and bearing her name has raised more than $80 million, funding more than 450 research projects nationally.
To learn more about Alex Lemonade Stand, visit http://www.alexslemonade.org. To learn more about Chickes for Charity Southern Delaware, please visit http://www.chicksforcharity.us.
Tuesday, 7/15 – STANGO PARK – SUMMER CONCERT SERIES – Free concerts at Stango Park at campus of the Lewes Public Library. Take your chairs, friends and bug spray. Entertainers will be the Milford Community Band. In case of rain, the concert will be held at the Cape Henlopen High School.
What’s Happening at Canalfront Park? The site of the Canalfront Park was a center of activity from the time the earliest Dutch settlers built their homes and launched their ships there in 1631. For hundreds of years the local fishermen kept their boats there. Nowadays, it is also a center for the residents and visitors to enjoy a most scenic part of Historic Lewes.
Wednesday, 7/16 – ZUMBA – Canalfront Park on the Overlook Deck on Pillottown Rd. Zumba starts at 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. More info? Please call 302-420-5127. Check the weather before heading out!
Thursday, 7/17 – CINEMA BY THE CANAL – SAVING MR. BANKS – Free movie and open to the public at beautiful Canalfront Park. The movies are family oriented and start at dusk. Please take your own chair and bug repellent.
Saving Mr. Banks is an untold true story of how Walt Disney spent 20 years trying to obtain the rights to author P.L. Travers’ treasured story so that Mary Poppins could be brought to the big screen. The movie is 125 minutes long and it is rated PG-13. You can see the trailer by visiting http://www.rehobothfilm.com/film_events_cinema_by_canal.html.
Friday, 7/18 – LAUGHTER YOGA – Laugh out loud at the Lewes Library on Friday mornings from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. You have license to laugh for no reason!! Please contact Michele Buckler, Certified Laughter Yoga Leader. Tel. 302-645-0576. Website? http://www.laffyoga.com. Find them on Facebook as Laff Yoga and on Pintrest as Sand N Stones.
Saturday, 7/19 -HISTORIC LEWES FARMERS MARKET – This most popular market in Lewes opens at 8 a.m. until Noon at the Lewes Historical Society Complex. It is a community gathering where you can puchase the freshest local foods available. Check the website http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org. They have great recipes, plus you can see ahead of time what will be happening on that particular Saturday.
Sunday, 7/20 – YOGA AT CANALFRONT PARK – At 8 a.m. on Pillottown Rd.
Have a great week!!
June 24th, 2014
Sea glass can be found all over the world. Combing the shoreline for sea glass is a hobby for many. The beaches of the northeast United States, California, northwest England, Mexico, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Nova Scotia, Italy and southern Spain are famous for it.
The photo shows sea glass from the island of Culebra in Puerto Rico.
At the Indian River Life-Saving Station, you can make sea glass jewelry. The Indian River Life-Saving Station is located south of Dewey Beach, and north of Bethany Beach, depending which direction you are coming from.
The classes will be taking place as follows:
On Wednesdays through August 20th at 10 a.m…..Sea Glass Jewelry, Part I – Make a simple sea glass pendant using a few basic wire-wrap techniques. Bring your own piece of sea glass or choose from their own collection. Please call ahead of time to pre-register. Ages 12 and up. $15 per person.
On Fridays through August 15th, Sea Glass Part II at 10 a.m. will be taking place. Make a set of earrings to match your sea glass pendant! Once you have mastered Part I, learning another wire-wrap technique will be a bit more challenging. The day I visited the Indian River Museum, the ladies were all wearing their earrings. It really looked like a lot of fun. This class is $15 per person and it is appropriate for ages 12 and up.
 
You will be working on tables and all instruction and materials will be available for you to make an awesome piece of jewelry.
MID-ATLANTIC SEA GLASS & COASTAL ARTS FESTIVAL
This festival will take place on Saturday, June 28th from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., and on Sunday, June 29th from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Location? Lewes Historic Complex, 110 Shipcarpenter Street. For more detailed information, please visit http://www.historic lewes.org/events/mid-atlantic-sea-glass-coastal-arts-festival-2014. You may also call 302-645-7670.
Admission to the festival is $5 per person; children under 12 are free. A wrist band will be issued allowing entrance both days. Wrist bands may be purchased in advance in Historic Lewes at Sand ‘n’ Stones on Front Street or the Society’s Museum Gift Shop at the Ryves Holt House at Second and Mulberry Streets.
The festival will feature more than 70 area glass artists, joined by other coastal artists, including decoy carvers and waterfowl artists.
Live music on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. by steel drum player Jimmy G. Enjoy delicious festival fare by Casa Amici all week-end.
On Saturday, the 28th, there will be free presentations at St. Peter Church Hall at 211 Mulberry Street. Check the website above mentioned for more info. on the speakers and presentations on that day.
They are expecting large crowds, as this is the fifth year for the Mid-Atlantic Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival.
Hope you have a great time.
June 20th, 2014
June 21st is the first day of summer…..Are you here yet? I think so!!
Saturday, June 21st – The Historic Lewes Farmers’ Market opens at 8 a.m. until Noon. It presents the very best of what the month of June has to offer. It takes place on the grounds of the Lewes Historical Society at 110 Shipcarpenter Street at the corner of West Third and Shipcarpenter Streets. This market is the largest producer-only market in Delaware. It was named, again, Best Farmers’ Market by Delaware Today.
There will be interesting things happening at the market besides the buying of beautiful flowers and produce.
At 9 a.m. Henry and Carrie Bennett of the Market’s own Bennett Orchards will discuss how they produce peaches but also blueberries.
At 10:30 a.m. National Pollinator Week will be celebrated. Dave Baues of Baues’ Busy Bees will be answering all those questions you may have regarding how honey is harvested and how bee keepers care for bees and their hives.
Check their website, http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org.
Note: Only service animals are allowed at the Market.
Saturday, June 21st – The 24th Annual Lewes Garden Tour – The gardens can fully be appreciated when you step inside the gates that enclose them. There will be 7 gardens on this year’s tour, representing a variety of styles and types of gardens. Six of the gardens are located in or near the Historic District and are within walking distance from the Zwaanendael Park where the Garden Market and the Chamber’s Visitor Center are located.
Tickets for the tour are $25 on Saturday. You can purchase them at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center in the Fisher-Martin-House Located in Zwaanendael Park next to the Zwaanendael Museum. More detailed information? Please visit http://www.leweschamber.com/news/chamber/24th-annual-lewes-garden-tour.
Besides touring the gardens, there will be a Garden Market where more than 40 vendors will be located, selling garden related items during the hours of 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Artists will be in the tour gardens painting and tour-goers can ennjoy lunch and refreshments at the Refreshment Tent. Coffee service will begin at 8 a.m.
During the hours of the tour, free shuttle service will be available for ticket holders.
Sunday, June 22nd – Yoga in the Park at Canalfront Park begins at 8 a.m. Canalfront Park is located on Front Street in Lewes.
Have a great one!!
June 2nd, 2014
It was my first time at the 3rd Annual Picnic in The Park at Canalfront Park, in Lewes, Delaware. One of my usual suspects, Cindi, came with me. My first thought was Small Town U.S.A. To see everyone sitting around, chatting, smiling and enjoying one beautiful day by the water in the First Town of the First State. This photo says it all.
Picnic in The Park was held on Sunday, June 1st, from Noon until 3 p.m. at Canalfront Park on Front Street in Lewes. The admission, if purchased online, was $10, otherwise, $15 at the door. Kids 12 and under were $5. Food and beverage tickets were $2 each at the event. I bought $20 for Cindi and I.
Lewes restaurants were under their tents offering visitors their best and most well known delicacies: Agave, Buttery, Gilligan’s, Half Full, Irish Eyes, Jerry’s, Kindle, Nectar, Rose and Crown, Savannah Deli and Grille, Striper Bites, Touch of Italy, and 2 Dips. These restaurants gathered around the park and from beef tenderloin chili and fresh cornbread to lobster salad sandwiches….all you had to do is give them 1 or 2 tickets, depending on the food and let the tastings begin.
Plenty of tables to sit, eat, and listen to the music.
 Agave  Nectar  Dogfish Head The kids were having a blast with games you never see anymore.
The Cow Milking Contest….that, I had not seen before, but was so funny. It had a lot of interest.
Cindi and I loved the Cotton Candy. It was just made…so light and airy and complimentary. As a young child I had a cotton candy machine; a small version of the one at the park. Colorful sugar made beautiful cotton candy.
I love the photo of the 2 Cotton Candy Girls….right by Lightship Overfalls, they were experts at the Cotton Candy machine….and so typical.
All events at Lewes Canalfront Park are free to the public unless otherwise noted. Donations are always welcome! Please visit http://www.lewescanalfrontpark.org. You may also call 302-645-2795.
Coming Up:
Yoga In The Park until August 31st at 8 a.m. until 9 a.m. on Sundays!
Zumba In The Park until August 27th 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays!
Fish N’ Kids on Sunday, June 15th from 10 a.m. until Noon
Yoga Summer Solstice on Saturday, June 21st from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
CINEMA BY THE CANAL – Starting at Dusk Thursday, July 3rd – Frozen, Thursday, July 17th – Saving Mr. Banks, Thursday, July 31st – ET, Thursday, August 14th – Zookeeper, and Thursday, August 28th – Jumanji.
CONCERTS BY THE CANAL – Starting at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 10th – Chester River Runoff, Thursday, July 24th – Oh Boy!, Thursday, August 7th – Bullbuckers, and Thursday, August 21st – Nate Myers & The Aces.
Canalfront Park is a beautiful place to sit or stroll, and enjoy summer 2014!!
Have a good one!!
May 21st, 2014
Lightship Overfalls is one of only 17 remaining lightships out of 179 built from 1820 to 1952. A National Historic Landmark designation was given to “Big Red” in 2011. It is one of 7 lightships in this country still open to the public. It is also a perfectly restored example of a now extinct fleet of floating lighthouses.
A lightship is a floating lighthouse; aiding navigation at night…it has a horn to warn mariners in fog, and a radio beacon for longer range identification.
The mission of the Overfalls Foundation is to “collect, preserve, honor and teach the maritime history of Lewes, the Delaware Bay, and the coastal region, using the Lightship Overfalls, the American Lightship Museum, as well as Delaware Maritime Hall of Fame”.
Lightship Overfalls is located at Canalfront Park, 219 Pilottown Rd., in Historic Lewes, Delaware. Tel. 302-644-8050. This is a must stop visit while in Lewes. Guided tours, above and below decks are offered 5 days a week, Thursday through Monday. For detailed information, please visit http://www.overfalls.org
Friday , May 23rd….SEASON OPENING PARTY AND AUCTION – at The Virden Center from 6 until 9 p.m. at the University of Delaware Campus, 700 Pilottown Rd., in Lewes. Tickets are $45 and are available online at http://www.overfalls.org, or by calling 302-593-7962. $50 at the door. There will be live and silent auctions. The wine wall will be back by popular demand where guests can purchase a chance to win wine at a bargain price.
Saturday, May 24th…3rd ANNUAL MARITIME CELEBRATION AT ZWAANENDAEL MUSEUM in Downtown Historic Lewes….Stop by their booth and say hello.
Wednesday, June 24th…GRAND OPENING DEDICATION for the Stephanie Anne Pilot House and the Lightship Museum at Overfalls Lightship at 4 p.m.
Lots of events are held throughout the summer….please check their website, above mentioned….don’t miss “Sundowners” at the ship in June, July, and August.
Don’t forget to also vote for 2014 Hall of Fame Nomination….nominations are closing soon. You can vote by visiting the website, as well.
Have a great day!!
Please note that information for this post was taken from http://www.overfalls.org.
May 17th, 2014
 
Lewes began as a colony in the spring of 1631. It is the First Town in the First State. This historic town gets better as it gets older….don’t we all wish that? With a little help of its residents, Lewes is just gorgeous year-round.
I don’t have to have a purpose to visit Lewes, it is just a few miles north of Rehoboth Beach, where I live. It has been so nice to see that after the unusually cold winter we have had, Lewes is still in bloom today.
Lewes is a very walkable town. You really cannot get lost. Anyway, if you do, just ask anyone. The residents are proud and love to show off Historic Lewes.
The Zwaanendael Museum should be a must on your strolling Lewes. It is located at 102 Kings Highway. It was built in 1931 to commemorate the 300th anniversay of the first European settlement in Delaware. Throughout the year this museum is open to the public and holds events that are of interest to the community. For more info., please call 302-645-1148. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and Sunday from 1:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.
The Chamber of Commerce is located on 120 Kings Highway…and it is another must stop on your strolling Lewes to get the most up to date info. on what’s going on. You may call 302-645-8073 or visit http://www.leweschamber.com
Right next to Chamber is the new Zwaanendael Park Garden and Colonial Herbary. The day I was walking, one of the Lewes in Bloom volunteers was tending the garden. She was so excited…the catnip was coming up, after the tough winter.
To find out more about Lewes in Bloom, please visit http://www.lewesinbloom.org.
Strolling Lewes will let you admire and enjoy the beautiful architecture of this historic town. For example, right on 217 Second Street you will find the home of John Penrose Virden. He was a Delaware River Pilot who built the home in 1888. It is a Bed & Breakfast. For more information, please visit http://www.virdenhouse.com.
So, What’s Going On?
Saturday, May 17th – POOCHES IN THE PARK – 1 P.M. UNTIL 3 P.M. – Location? Canalfront Park on Front Street in Historic Lewes. It is a great day for dogs and their owners. There will be agility and obedience demons, photo ops, doggie massage and acupuncture. A light lunch will be available. Event is limited to the first 350 dogs. All dogs must be on a 4-6 ft. non-retractable leash. One dog per handler. More info? Please visit http://www.lewescanalfrontpark.org/events_pooches.html.
Saturday, May 17 – MARITIME DAY – Lewes Ferry Terminal from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. – Join in a celebration of America’s Proud Maritime History. It is a free event for scout troops, school groups, veterans and maritime enthusiasts of all ages. Water Cannon Demos, Engine Room & Bridge Tours, Maritime Displays. Location? 43 Cape Henlopen Drive.
Lewes enjoys a heritage that is rich in both its maritime history and its current maritime interests.
Sunday, June 1 – PICNIC IN THE PARK – Canalfront Park on Second Street – Join friends, neighbors, and fantastic local restaurants for the Park’s popular and most delicious event. Adult entrance is $10. Tickets for 12 and under are $5. Food and drink tickets are sold separately at the event and are $2 each depending on the food/drink option. You can buy the tickets by visiting http://www.lewescanalfrontpark.org/events_picnic.html.
A dozen downtown-area Lewes restaurants are participating and making their specialties. Limited space, only 1,000 tickets available. It was sold out last year.
Have a great day!!
 
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