January 31st, 2012

What’s Going On? Delaware Beaches, Activities, Events, Entertainment, Lewes, Rehoboth, Bethany Beach, 2/1/12 – 2/5/12

No reason to stay indoors this winter. You can kick back and relax or do a little bit of this or a little bit of that. The beaches don’t seem to want to take a rest so if you are coming to the Delaware Beaches this week, this is what’s in store for you.

Lewes

Wednesday, 2/1 – 2/28 – Exhibit – Art Treasures from the Delaware Historical Society. The Lewes Historical Society and Peninsula Gallery, at 520 E. Savannah Rd. will be hosting this exhibit. Saturday, 2/4 – Preview Party from 5 – 8 p.m. For more info., please visit www.historiclewes.org.

Saturday, 2/4 – Fundraising Event to Benefit Mike Jennings at Lazy Susan’s “Hot Fat Crabs”, right on Coastal Highway (Rt. 1). On January 9th, Mike Jennings was hit head on by an oncoming truck leaving him with serious medical injuries. The proceeds from this event will go directly to Mike to help cover major medical costs and future rehab needs. So, please join everyone for “Cheers to Jennings” at 5 p.m. for an all you can eat shrimp and beer event. $25 a ticket at the door. There will be a live auction, as well.

Saturday, 2/4 – Dr. Nancy Targett, Dean, College of Earth, Ocean & Environment will be presenting “UD’s Wind Turbine and Other Environmental Innovations” at the Zwaanendael Museum on Savannah Rd. & Third St. at 7 p.m.

Sunday, 2/5 – Fenwick Island Lighthouse will be presented by Jan Thompson. This is part of the Lighthouse Lecture Series at the Zwaanendael Museum, at 2 p.m. More info? Please visit www.history.delaware.gov.

Rehoboth Beach

Wednesday, 2/1 – The Wednesday Business Mixer Returns to the Frogg Pond from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. They say that for the Business Mixer to be successful, they are seeking the participation of local businesses and entrepeneurs.

The Wednesday Business Mixer will give you the opportunity to meet with other local business people and develop your business network, enjoy a free buffet of light hors d’oeuvres, business-sponsored door prizes, entertainment by Viki Dee and enter to win an I-Pad.

On February 1st the business sponsor will be Seacoast Salon, February 8th, Clear Space Productions will be the sponsor, on the 29th of February, Amerispec Inspections will the one, February 15th and February 22nd are still open as of this writing. March 7th will be Geri DiBiase Photography and the 14th of March the SPCA will be the sponsor. March 21st and 28th are still open.

If you are interested in sponsoring a Business Mixer, please contact Pete Borsai at 302-227-2364, or e-mail him at pete@thefroggpond.com.

The Frogg Pond is located at 3 South First St. in downtown Rehoboth Beach. The website? www.thefroggpond.com.

Wednesday, 2/1 – Around the World Series features critically acclaimed, award-winning international independent films. The Rehoboth Beach Film Society, the Lewes Public Library and Movies at Midway are the proud sponsors. On Wednesday at Movies at Midway at 7 p.m. The Queen of Hearts will be the featured film. Location? Upstairs Screening Room at Movies at Midway. No charge.

This charming romantic comedy paints a light-hearted portrait of a young woman experiencing the ups and down of love in contemporary Paris. Thirty-something Adele is devastated after a painful breakup. With no close friends or family, her distant cousin, Rachel, takes her in. Rachel decides that Adele’s life needs a make-over. She gets her a new job and suggests that she begin dating as many different men as possible to get over her heartbreak…..French with English subtitles. To see the trailer go to http://www.rehobothfilm.com/film_events_around_the_world.html.

Friday 2/3 – 2/19 – Blithe Spirit at Clear Space Theatre Company – Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. A special matinee on Thursday, February 9th at 11 a.m. Tickest are priced $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $15 for students/children, are available at www.clearspacetheatre.org, by phone at 302-227-2270 or in person at the box office, located at 20 Baltimore Avenue.

It is the first production that required the construction of a completely functional interior, or unit, set. Blithe Spirit will usher in a good bit of theatrical spectacle along with other technical elements.

Saturday, 2/4 and Sunday, 2/5 is The 2012 Lewes Polar Bear Plunge in Rehoboth Beach – Week-End Festivities

On Saturday, 2/4 – There will be a 5K Run to the Plunge, Polar Bear Cake-Off, Ice Sculpting Demonstration, Restaurant Chili Contest, activities for children.

On Sunday, 2/5 – Brrrr….The Plunge at 1 p.m. on Rehoboth Avenue and the Boardwalk. Please visit www.plungede.org because there are entry deadlines that need to be met.

South of Dewey Beach/North of Bethany Beach

Wednesday, 2/1 – The Indian River Life-Saving Station, located at the Delaware Seashore State Park will be hosting Little Keepers: Heroes of the Beach at 10 a.m. Learn about the surfmen of the United States Life-Saving Service, who lived and worked in the Indian River Life-Saving Station. The location is south of Dewey Beach and north of Bethany Beach. This program is targetted for 3 to 5 years of age. $3 per child. For info. you can call 302-227-6991. I wrote a post on The Indian River Life-Saving Station on 8/29/10. If you would like to see it just click on the month of August, 2010 and scroll to the 29th.

Friday, 2/3 – The Venue? Mangoes located at Garfield parkway and The Boardwalk in Bethany Beach. 7:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. Hosted by Alpha Alpha Sorority. It is their annual Fundraiser Dance, featuring live music by The Funsters. Light refreshments and dessert, Chinese auction and 50/50 cash drawing. Tickets? $20 per person. No tickets will be sold at the door. You can purchase your tickets at Miller’s Creek on Rt. 26 in Millville, about 3 miles west of Bethany Beach or at Seaquels located at 4 Town Rd. in Ocean View, just a couple of miles west of Bethany Beach.

All proceeds from this event will benefit the local community. In the past Alpha Alpha Sorority has donated to needy families, Families in Crisis, Justin’s Beach House, Indian River School District, among others. Should be a fun event so be ready to party; it is a lively band.

As you can see the Beaches are busy….this is just a sample of the many things to do. As usual, favorite restaurants are open; some of them offering live entertainment….Enjoy your time at the beach, plenty of shopping; lots and lots of sales….

Monday's Sunset

February 3rd, 2011

What’s Happening?, Delaware Beaches, Polar Bear Plunge, Special Olympics Delaware, 5K Run/Walk, Dirty Blonde, Activities, Rehoboth Beach, 2/4/11 – 2/6/11

To plunge or not to plunge?  I have never done it.  This is an event that brings so many people to our beaches.  It is for a worthy cause; The Special Olympics Delaware.  The whole week-end will be filled with activities starting tomorrow, Friday, and then end with the much awaited culmination of the Polar Bear Plunge in the frigid waters of the Atlantic.

Besides the Polar Bear Plunge Festival, there are other activities in town, as well.  If you are visiting the Delaware beaches this week end, you will be surprised as to how crowded our beaches are getting during the week-ends.  It is almost like everyone is so sick of the snow that they have to get out of town.  We are happy to have you.  Come on down!!

Friday, February 4th – Sunday, February 6th – Dirty Blonde at the Clear Space Theatre Company located at 20 Baltimore Ave.  Friday and Saturday shows will start at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday’s show will start at 3:00 p.m.  Tickets?  On line at www.clearspacetheatre.org , or by phone 302-227-2270, or, just visit the Box Office Friday from 9 until 5 p.m.

Dirty Blonde intertwines 2 stories – Mae West’s life and a contemporary love story between two die-hard Mae West fans.

Saturday, February 5th – 2nd Run to the Plunge 5K Run/Walk – at 1:00 p.m.  Whether you are a serious runner, casual jogger or would just enjoy a brisk walk for a good cause the Run to the Plunge is the perfect way to warm up.  If you want an application just go to www.seashorestriders.com.  In the website you will find everything you need to know about the Run to the Plunge.

Registration will be available on Friday and Saturday.  Friday’s registration will be open from 5 – 8 p.m. in the Atlantic Sands Hotel.  On Saturday, registration will open at Noon until race time in the 40 x 40 tent on Rehoboth Avenue next to the Bandstand.

The course will be the same for runners and for walkers.  Really, go on the website mentioned for more info.  You can also contact Tim@seashorestrider.com.  Tim Bamforth can also tell you how to join the club.

This organization, Seashore Strider Running Club started in 1988.  It pretty much serves Rehoboth Beach and Lewes, Delaware.  Because we are in a resort community, for visitors from Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and beyond Seashore Strider Running Club offers its activities to all of our visitors that share a common interest in running and fitness.

Please check their website and most of all their calendar.  They offer so many running events throughout the year.  You might want to come to the beach just to participate in one of them.

Getting back to the “coolest” event of the year in more ways than one I can tell you that I don’t know if I could jump in.  You see, my ideal water temperature in more like 75 degrees.  Last year there were 2,683 Bears that plunged in water temperatures of 42 degrees.  The air temperature was 48 degrees.  And over $500,000 were raised for Special Olympics Delaware.

No Polar Bear Plunging in the warm waters of Delray Beach, Florida

For all the festivities concerning the Polar Bear Plunge please go to http://www.plungede.org. This event is actually called the Lewes Polar Bear Plunge.  It is just that they plunge in Rehoboth Beach.  This year they are celebrating 20 years and they will keep plunging away as long as all of us participate.

The official Lewes Polar Bear Plunge will be Sunday, February 6th at 1 p.m.  but on Saturday, February 5th from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. is the Polar Bear Cake Off.  This particular event will take place at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center right in town.  Again, I urge you to visit the website to get all the particulars.  It sounds like it will be a lot of fun plus it is free and the spectators will be able to vote for their choice of Best Polar Bear Cake.  Cake Boss: Next Great Baker contestants are coming to Rehoboth to plunge.  I am telling you, check the website.

All of it is for a great cause, Special Olympics Delaware.  They have been changing the lives of  people with intelectual disabilities.  “Through sports training and competition in 20 sports, over 3,500 athletes with intellectual disabilities have proven that, given the chance, no disability is too great to overcome.”  For more information on Special Olympics Delaware, their history, how you can help, please visit www.sode.org.  Questions?  Please e-mail info@sode.org or 302-831-4653.

Note:  Money raise from the Lewes Polar Bear Plunge has made such a dramatic difference.  They have tripled the number of athletes in the past 7 years from 1,100 to 3,500.   From 9 events to 35 events. 

There are 17 states the hold Polar Bear Plunges to benefit their own programs.  Delaware’s Plunge remains one of the most successful.

Have a wonderful week-end….I will talk to you later…