September 14th, 2012

What’s Going On? Lewes, Delaware, Activities, Events, 2012 Second Season, Delaware Beaches…Farmers’ Markets in Lewes, Artists’ Studio Tour, Wings of Hope-A Butterfly Release, Sydney’s Music Revival at Bethany Blues Lewes, Cannonball Run/Walk, Harry Derrickson Memorial Golf Tournament for Meals on Wheels Lewes/Rehoboth

Did you know that the Horseshoe Crab is Delaware’s official State Marine Animal?  Delaware, (the first State), is the first state to have an official marine animal.

It’s a beautiful week-end…if you are visiting the First Town in the First State this is what’s going on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

Saturday, 9/15 – The Lewes Historic Farmers’ Market will take place, as it usually does, on Saturdays at the Lewes Historical Society Campus.  The last Saturday for this market will be Saturday, 9/29.  8 a.m. until Noon.  Please visit http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org.  In their website, you can find directions, market recipes, market events, and the market news.

Saturday, 9/15 – It is the 14th Annual Artists’ Studio Tour – 20 regionally and nationally acclaimed local artists will be opening their studios.  Meet them and view their work.  Ask them questions…they’ll be happy to meet you.  You may even be able to win a work of art at each location.   You can find the maps at retails stores, hotels and motels around Lewes.  Also, you can pick the maps at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce located at 120 Kings Highway.  Visit the Chamber’s website at http://www.leweschamber.com.

Saturday, 9/15 – Wings of Hope – A Butterfly Release to benefit the Cancer Support Community Delaware (formerly known as The Wellness Community Delaware).  The event will be held at the Medical Arts Building, 18947 John J. Williams Highway, (Rt. 24).  Admission is free and all ages are welcome.  The event includes activities, entertainment, vendors and refreshments.  Seeded butterfly cutouts ($10) will be available for purchase as well as the opportunity to release your own live butterfly.  The event culminates in a butterfly garden created by Sposato Landscape with the release of 250 Monarch butterflies.  More info?  Please visit http://www.cancersupportdelaware.org/wingsofhope.  Cancer Support Community Delaware is the only organization in Delaware dedicated exclusively to helping people cope with and manage the emotional aspect of cancer.  All programs are free of charge.

Saturday, 9/15 – Looking for a place to listen to some great music?  Check Sydney’s Music Revival at Bethany Blues Lewes.  Location? 18385 Coastal Highway or Rt. 1.  http://www.bethanyblues.com.  The Voodudes!!!  “Well first you gotta make a Roux!!  Then add in some New Orleans Funk, blues, boogie-woogie and honky-tonk.  Add a pinch of Zydeco, Southern soul and Caribbean party music and let it simmer ’till it’s real thick.”  Check them out at http://www.thevoodudes.net.

Sunday, 9/16 – 9th Annual Cannonball 5K Run/Walk 2012 – 7:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.  You are invited to a 5K Race to Support The Lewes Historical Society.  Rain or Shine.  A 5K Run & 5K Walk begins and ends at the Lewes Historical Society’s Historic Complex.  Enjoy the scenic race course…many call it “The Most Beautiful Race Course in Delaware”.  Post Race Party at Striper Bites following the race.  Wooden Cannonballs are fashioned for the 1st,  2nd and 3rd place winners in eight age groups from 9 to 70+, as well as special awards for Overall and Masters Champion.  To register, please visit http://www.historiclewes.org.  Or, please call 302-645-7670.

Sunday, 9/16 – Market on the Green at The Villages of Five Points in Lewes.  10 a.m. until 2 p.m.  More info?  Please visit http://www.thevillagesoffivepoints.com.

Monday, 9/17 – Harry Derrickson Memorial Golf Tournament.  A benefit for Meals on Wheels Lewes/Rehoboth.  Rehoboth Beach Golf & Country Club in Rehoboth Beach.  11 a.m. until 6 p.m.  Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the tournament starts at Noon.  Meals on Wheels Lewes/Rehoboth helps seniors maintain healthy, independent lives by providing hot meals and warm smiles each weekday to over 200 agency clients.  More information?  Please visit http://www.beachmeals.com.

Enjoy the weather!!  Beautiful Second Season at the Delaware Beaches.

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September 19th, 2011

Meals On Wheels, Lewes, Rehoboth, Hot Meals and Warm Smiles Each Day, Fundraising, Event, Harry Derrickson Memorial Golf Tournament, Rehoboth Country Club, Monday, October 3rd

“Meals on Wheels, Lewes-Rehoboth is on the front line by helping senior citizens remain independent, dignified members of our local community by assisting in the maintenance of their nutritional needs…one meal at a time.”

Meals on Wheels of Lewes & Rehoboth, Inc. was founded in 1970 and was the first home delivered meal program in the State of Delaware.  It is in its 40th year of service to the local community. 

You can find Meals on Wheels at 32409 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Lewes, DE 19958.  Tel. 302-645-7449.  Fax 302-644-1676.  Website?  www.beachmeals.com.

Meals are provided 365 days each year to over 260 home-bound residents in Lewes, Rehoboth, Dewey Beach and Harbeson.

I have friends, 2 in particular, who have been delivering meals for many years.  Just as they give a smile and a warm meal to the ones in need, they, themselves, get so much in return.

I was amazed to find out that the proceeds from last year’s event paid for over 4,000 hot meals for their home-bound clients.  Just in 2010, 107,200 meals were served by their agency.  This could not be possible without the supporters and sponsors.

This year’s tournament should offer a great opportunity to challenge your skills amidst the beautiful scenery overlooking Rehoboth Bay, because the fundraising tournament will be on Monday, October 3rd at Rehoboth Beach Yacht & Country Club. 

The entry fee will include Dinner and OPEN Bar and even complimentary beverages on the course.  All to make this a very enjoyable day and evening, while supporting a cause dear to a lot in the community.

There will be tournament prizes for:  gross, net, low gross men, low gross women, longest drive and closest to the pin.

You can register by visiting their website, www.beachmeals.com.

Fees:

$150 per player

$550 per team (4 players)

$25 Super Ticket/Single (1)

$75 Super Ticket/Team (4)

This includes:  Green fee, cart, beverage on couse, dinner with open bar and awards ceremony.

Super Ticket

A hot item in many charity golf tournaments!!  The all inclusive Super Ticket includes:

2 Mulligans per player

Cash prizes for hole in one holes

Chance to win a shot for 1 Million Dollars!!!!!

Entry into a drawing for a dream vacation!!

$25 per player/$75 per foursome

Schedule:

11:30 a.m. – Registration

12:30 p.m. – Shotgun start

5:00 p.m. – OPEN BAR, Dinner, Auction, 50/50 Raffle, Awards Ceremony

Note:  Dress Code enforced; Soft spikes only.

Let’s say you do not play golf but would like to attend the dinner and the awards ceremony, then a $50 donation is all you need to pay.  You can find all this info. in the above mentioned website.

Meals on Wheels are always in need of donations.  If you don’t play golf or are unable to attend, please consider a donation to this amazing program.  Again, all you have to do is visit their website.

If you would like to be a Hole Sponsor, the cost is $200.  An 18 x 20 sign with the company name and listing in the program booklet is included with the paid sponsorship.

Another Note:  If you would like to donate an item for the auction, please contact me so that I can pick it up or have someone pick it  up.

Thanks so much!!!