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 3rd, 2012

Historic Lewes, Delaware, Celebrates the 4th, Old-Fashioned Children ‘s Games, Lewes Independence Day Boat Parade, Awards Ceremony, The Infamous Lewes Doo-Dah Parade!, Delaware Beaches

Historic Lewes, Delaware is ready to Celebrate the 4th!!

9:00 a.m. – A long tradition still continues in Lewes when the town hosts old-fashioned games for children on Second Street beginning at 9 a.m.  Second Street, which is the Main Street in Downtown Lewes, will be closed while the games are in progress.  It will re-open once the games conclude.

1:30 p.m. – The Lewes Independence Day Boat Parade, cosponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce and the Overfalls Foundation, will wind its way down the Lewes-Rehoboth canal to Fisherman’s Wharf as part of the holiday festivities.  The parade entrants will leave from Roosevelt Inlet across from the Coast Guard Station at 1:30 p.m. and reach the judges’ reviewing stand at Fisherman’s Wharf at approx. 2:00 p.m.

All pre-registered boat entrants will be eligible for prizes that include a unique hand-carved figurine by local carver Bert Long.  The figurine will be awarded to the most creatively decorated boat.  First, Second, and Third Place Ribbons will also be awarded.  All boat entrants will receive merchandise prizes from the Overfalls Foundation.  Boats will be judged on the best use of patriotic decorations.

3:30 p.m. – Awards Ceremony on the deck of the Lightship Overfalls at 3:30 p.m.  To be eligible for the prize, the vessel must be registered prior to 10 a.m. on July 4th.  Registrations are available at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center in the Fisher-Martin-House in Zwaanendael Park, at Pilottown Marina on Pilottown Rd, and the Lewes Harbour Marina Bait and Tackle at the end of Anglers Rd.  More Info?  Call 302-645-8073.

Late, unregistered, entries are invited to join the parade by arriving at the Roosevelt Inlet at 1:30 p.m., tuning a VHF ratio channel 65 and following instructions.

No charge; a Free event.  Good viewing spots line the canal on both sides and go on a first come basis.

The Infamous Lewes Doo-Dah Parade!

5:00 – 7:0-0 p.m. – Join in or simply watch the fun as the Annual Doo-Dah Parade takes to the streets of Downtown Lewes.  Jump if you want to….No registration is necessary.  No need to plan ahead, either.  Just bring your own fun spirit and kazoo, bicycle, wagon, yo-to- or hula-hoop or anything you have that is family oriented.

Parade Route:  Manila Avenue, Kings Highway, Savannah Rd., 2nd Street, Market Street, and 3rd Street.

Happy 4th!! Have a Good One!!