December 6th, 2013
Even though visitors to Lewes have been already doing plenty of celebration….this town is just awesome!! This week-end the Holidays begin in earnest in The First Town of the First State. So, get ready and have a plan of action so that you can enjoy everything, because all the events, except the hours of visitation for Santa’s House are on Saturday, December 7th.
Saturday, 12/7 – COOKIE WALK SALE – Bethel United Methodist Church, 129 West Fourth St. This is an annual church fundraising event. Last year’s cookie sale sold in less than an hour….get there on time. They are sold by the dozen…$6/dozen. The cookies are baked by the ladies of Bethel United Methodist Church. Sit back and relax during the holidays, because they have done the baking for you. All proceeds go to the Bethel United Methodist Church. Doors open at 10 a.m.
Saturday, 12/7 – 40TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOUR OF LEWES – A beloved tradition in this historic town. It benefits The Lewes Historical Society. 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tickets on the day of the tour are $25. Children under 12 are free. This is a self guided tour that gives you the opportunity to see some of the historic houses decorated for the season. Tikets can be purchased at The Ryves Holt House Museum Shop at Second and Mulberry Streets in Lewes, Community Bank Delaware, The Lewes Chamber of Commerce, The Zwaanendael Museum, The Inn at Canal Square, Habersham Peddler’s in Lewes, Browseabout Books in Rehoboth Beach, and the Rehoboth Beach Museum.
As you are enjoying the tour, please stop by the Christmas Antiques Bazaar and Bake Sale, held at the Rabbit’s Ferry House at Third and Shipcarpenter Streets on the Lewes Historic Complex. More info? Please visit htpp://www.historiclewes.com, or call 302-645-7670.
Saturday, 12/7 – ANNUAL SOUP LUNCHEON – The perfect way to enjoy your day in Lewes on this Holiday Week-End. 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at St. Peter’s Church Parish Hall on Second St. Rain or Shine. More. info? Please visit http://www.stpeterlewes.org, or call 302-645-8479.
Saturday, 12/7 – HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR & LUNCHEON – Lewes Yacht Club, located at 2701 Cedar St. in Lewes, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Luncheon is $12. More info? Please call 302-645-6254.
Saturday, 12/7 – LEWES HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE, TREE LIGHTING AND CAROLING – Get into the music, cheer for the floats, marchers, cars, dogs and everyone else that participates on this tradition in Lewes. After the parade, stroll over to the Zwaanendael Park for the tree lighting and caroling lead by Christy Taylor’s music students. More info? Please visit http://www.leweschamber.com.
Saturday – 12/7 – MID-ATLANTIC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY JOY CONCERT – AMAZING VOICES – 7:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. at the Cape Henlopen High School on 1250 Kings Highway in Lewes. Orchestral and vocal music, including traditional season favorites. More info? Please visit http://www.midatlanticsymphony.org, or call 1-888-846-8600.
Tuesday, 12/10 – Monday, 12/23 – SANTA’S LEWES HOUSE – Right on the corner of Second and Bank Sreets sits Santa’s House. Beginning next Tuesday stop by and say hello to Santa. The schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, 12/10 – 5 to 7 p.m.
Friday, 12/13 – 5 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, 12/14 – 1 to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, 12/17 – 5 to 7 p.m.
Friday, 12/20 – 5 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, 12/21 – 1 to 3 p.m.
Monday, 12/23 – 5 to 7 p.m.
Merry Christmas!!
November 29th, 2013
It has been a tradition for many years….the lighting of the beautiful Christmas tree in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Right by the Bandstand and the beautiful award winning Rehoboth Beach boardwalk. Tonight, Friday, 11/29 the fun begins at 6 p.m. Bring the family and friends and get ready to sing a long. Master of Ceremonies will be Drexel Davison, owner of Bad Hair Day?, kicking off the festivities. Enjoy live entertainment by Doug James.
Santa’s House located right on the Boardwalk with a backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean…priceless!!
This week-end children can visit Santa on Friday, 11/29 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. On Saturday, 11/30, visit with Santa from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. On Sunday, December 1st Santa will be there from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Check the rest of the schedule at http://www.beach-fun.com/holiday-fun.
On Saturday, 11/30, the Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Holiday Market will be taking place at Grove Park from Noon until 3 p.m. Many of the favorite vendors will be there with holiday decorations and goodies. More info?, please visit http://www.rbfarmersmarket.com.
Talk to you later…have a good one!!
December 8th, 2011
“One good thing about Christmas shopping; it toughens you for the January sales.” grace kriley
Fridays, 12/9 and 12/16 – Be a Deer, Shop Downtown Rehoboth Beach. The downtown merchants will be keeping their shops open for extended hours. They will also be serving some nibbles, as well. At 6 p.m. on both nights, please stop by and pick up a gift bag at Grotto Gelato; shopping, dining coupons and specials will be found inside. Also, enter to win more than $500 in prizes. Free gift wrapping will be available too.
Friday, 12/9 – It will be Fawn Frenzy. A Ladies Night Out from 6 to 9 p.m. in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Enter a chance to win gifts worth more than $500 with a Favorite Things Wish Card. Ladies will be served beverages by “handsome bucks”. No kidding, that’s what I heard. The Ladies will also receive a gift bag filled with shopping and dining coupons and specials. Strolling carolers with the Cape Henlopen High School Choir; please join in. The ladies’ gifts will be wrapped for free. If you are participating, I can’t imagine why you would not, please pick up the gift bags at Grotto Gelato at 6 p.m. More info? www.downtownrehoboth.com
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 12/9-12/11 – Festival of Trees event at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. Sponsored by Delaware Hospice. Vendors will have specialty items. Holiday decor for sale. On Saturday, 12/10 pictures with Santa, fun and pizza from 10 until 2 p.m. Also on Saturday a Wine, Cheese & Dessert Tasting from 5 – 9 p.m. Tickets available at the door. Sunday, 12/11 there will be a Sunday Brunch from 9:30 until 1:30 p.m.; tickets sold in advance. More info. and schedule of events can be found at www.delawarehospice.org.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 12/9/, 12/10 and 12/11 – Scrooge!! Last Week-End to catch the Holiday Spirit. Friday’s and Saturday’s performance will be at 7 p.m. and Sunday’s performance will be at 3 p.m. Location? Clear Space Theatre Company located at 20 Baltimore Ave., in Rehoboth Beach. More info? Please visit www.clearspacetheatre.org. Please note that this production changes every year. The 15 ft x 30 ft backdrop was painted by our own Rehoboth artist, Anita Peghini-Raber. This poster depicts a detail of the whole painting. More on Anita? Please visit http://www.rehobothart.com.
Saturday, 12/10 – 3rd Annual Cookie Walk at Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth Beach. 9:00 a.m. until “All Gone”. There will be tables and more tables of home-made cookies by the Epworth congregation bakers. $7/pound. Pre-packaged cookie assortments and gift boxes of Fair Trade coffee and chocolate; priced individually. The Heavenly Creations Cookie Cookbook is a collection of over 120 recipes from the Epworth family kitchens…It is new and out for $15.00.
Santa’s House is located at the end of Rehoboth Avenue, right on the famous Rehoboth Boardwalk. The backdrop is the Atlantic Ocean. Please bring the kids for photos at no charge; donations are appreciated, though. On Saturday, 12/18 you can bring your pet too, from 3 to 5 p.m. For a full schedule, please visit www.beach-fun.com/holiday-fun.
Wondering what to give a friend that loves shopping or dining in Rehoboth Beach? How about some gift certificates? These certificates are only for downtown Rehoboth Beach. Please call 302-227-2772 or visit http://www.downtownrehoboth.com/spending_your_downtown_gift_certificates.htm.
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