July 19th, 2011

What’s Happening?, Rehoboth Beach, Activities, Events, Arts, Entertainment, Delaware State Park Activities, Delaware Beaches

I sat last night quietly at my kitchen table.  I was thinking how quickly the summer is going by.  We waited for it throughout the long winter; then, we complain about being too hot, too many people, traffic jams.  Are we ever happy, I ask?  I do all those things myself.  It was about 10:00 p.m. and everything was so still.  I could hear the sounds of critters outside and the sprinklers going off on the golf course. 

I did not go into downtown Rehoboth yesterday; don’t know how busy it was.  A lady told me that she did not think this week was busy.  Wrong again.  It really was, but it was such a gorgeous week that they were all at the water’s edge.

If you are enjoying Rehoboth this week, then these might be of interest to you.

The Delaware State Parks offer so much activity throughout the State of Delaware.  Right down the road on Rt. 1 and just north of the Indian River Bridge is the Indian River Life Saving Station.  The following activities will meet there.  These activities showcase our inland bays.  Please remember that these are outdoor activities so watch for the weather and give them a call to 302-227-6991 with any questions you may have.

Wednesdays through Saturdays and until August 20th – At 9:30 a.m.  Enjoy the Delaware’s Inland Bay ecosystem on a sit-on-top kayak.  Participants will receive basic kayaking instruction an all equipment.  You should bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and plenty of drinking water.  It takes about 2 hours.  Prepare to get wet.  Pre-registration is required by calling 302-227-6991.  Meet at the Indian River Life Saving Station just north of the Indian River Bridge.  The cost is $30.

Wednesdays through Saturdays and until August 27th – Seining the Bay at 1:30 p.m.  Pull a seine net through calm shallow water to catch fish, crabs, and other critters that call the Inland Bays “home”.  Learn to identify each species and learn about each critter’s adaptations and strategies for survival.  Closed-toe shoes are required.  Pre-register by calling 302-227-6991.  The cost?  $4/person.

Thursdays and until August 18th – 10 a.m. until noon is the Estuary Ecology Boat Tour –  Participants of all ages will help perform simple water quality tests, identify aquatic plants and animals, look for birds and learn what role humans play in the ecology of our coastal waterways.  $20/person and pre-registration is a requirement.  Call 302-227-6991.  Remember that you are to meet at the Indian River Life Saving Station located just north of the Indian River Bridge.

Thursdays and until August 18th is the Rehoboth Bay Sightseeig Boat Tour from 1 to 2:30 p.m.  Sit back and relax and enjoy a tour of Rehoboth Bay from the water.  See the local landmarks, wildlife and learn about the past and present human connections to the area.  For all ages.  You need to register by calling 302-227-6991 and the cost is $18.  Meet at the Indian River Life Saving Station just north of the Indian River Bridge.

Fridays and until August 19th at 8:30 p.m. – Ghost Crab Saunter.  A nightime walk along the beach searching for the elusive Ghost Crab.  Bring a flashlight to help you spot them as they scurry from side to side looking for their evening’s meal.  Meet at the Indian River Live Saving Station, just north of the Indian River Bridge.  More info?  Call 302-227-6991.

Fridays only in July – There are 5 shops at 33 Baltimore Avenue.  These shops will be having an Open House on those Friday evenings from 5 – 8 p.m.  It is a benefit for Red Cross.  For specials offered by the stores please visit:  Touch of Italy (www.touchofitalylewes.com), Shademakers Eyewear (www.visioncenter.com), Crysti (www.cristy-rehoboth.com), Elegant Slumming (www.elegantslumming.com) and Beach Essentials.

Friday, 7/22  and until 8/22 is the Rehoboth Art League’s Fine Art Exhibit.  For more information please visit www.rehobothartleague.org or call302-227-8408.

Saturday, 7/23 – I met Ivana some months ago and she wears many hats in her daily routine.  She is also an artist whose specialty is mixed media.  An opportunity to see her work and the work of other local artists will be at Echelon Design Center at 20184 Phillip St. in Rehoboth Beach.  You know where it is, right by Big Fish Grill.  The name of the exhibit is Spectacle. 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.  It is a Free event!!  You can access their website, www.spectacleartshow.com and see the artists who will be participating. 

Schools in general need art supplies but in some Sussex County schools the budget has been reduced to $2 per child, per year.  That’s where Spectacle comes in.  To counter this need, art supplies collected during the event will be donated to local schools in need, along with a portion of all sponsorship funds.

The art supplies wishlist is:

Acrylic/tempra paint (especially, gold and silver), big erasers, chalk pastels, clay tools, clear rulers, colored pencils like Crayola, glue sticks, letter stencils, Michaels Gift cards, oil pastels, paint brushes, scissors, sharpies!!, spray mount, and watercolor paper.

Until August 7th – Art Exhibit at AerieArt Gallery located at 45 1/2 Lake Avenue, Rehoboth Beach.  Tel. 302-227-5376.  “The Three Professors”, James Hill is a sculptur, Jinchul Kim and Paul Flexner are painters, and all of them teach at Salisbury University’s Art Dept. in Salisbury, Maryland.  AerieArt Gallery opens from 10 to 5 p.m., daily, except Tuesdays.

Live Theatre in Rehoboth Beach is brought to all of us by Clear Space Theatre Co. at the Clear Space Theatre on 20 Baltimore Ave. in Rehoboth Beach.  Visit www.clearspacetheatre.com for complete details because the shows rotate throughout the summer.  They are 100 Years of Broadway, Words & Music: By Gershwin, and “Chicago”.  Performances begin at 7 p.m.  Tickets can be obtained at the box office or visit the above website for more information.

Saturday, Augutst 6th  –  Mark your calendars – Discount Vaccination & Vet Day at Doggies at the Beach – 9 a.m. until Noon.  It is on a first come first serve basis.  Doogies at the Beach is located at 18806 John J. William Highway (Rt. 24) in Rehoboth.  Website?  www.doggiesatthebeach.com.  Tel? 302-644-8200   They are on Facebook; check them out and Like their news and dog pictures.

Have a great day at the beach……relax!!

August 27th, 2010

Seine Fishing, Clamming, Delaware Bay, A Late Afternoon, At sunset, Delaware Beaches

Out and about is where I found myself yesterday; you know errands, hair appt., delivering figs to Madelon, stopping at the Lifesaving Station, etc. etc.

It was late in the afternoon, almost at sunset and as I was approaching Dewey Beach I decided to detour and enter New Road on the Bay.  There was nobody collecting the entry fee.  This spot is part of the Delaware State Parks.

As I was taking in the view I could not help to think how lucky we are to live in this coastal area.  Open spaces, marshes, wild birds, the beach.

I watched the fisherman at the distance.  I needed to approach him.  He was seine fishing.  A seine is a large fishing net that hangs in the water by attaching weights along the bottom edge and floats along the top.  They are used to encircle schools of fish.

I was able to talk to him and watch him carry the net full of fish to his cooler.  It looked like I was stalking him but no; this was an unexpected post for my blog. 

I could not believe that the cooler was almost full with Menhaden fish.  He said it only took him about 1/2 hour.  Menhaden is a silvery herring-like fish that travels in large schools.  It is considered inedible for humans but processed into oil for cosmetics and fish meal for animals, particularly poultry.

Then I spotted the clammer; his family joined him.  The Delaware Bay is so shallow in this area that they were able to really walk out far.

I loved finding that lonely chair on the bay.  The Bay was quiet, serene, still and so picturesque; then my next thought was I better go home because, “ouch”,  the “no-see-ums” are getting to me.

Talk to you later…..you know I will….

Note:  If you feel like grilling on this area, there is a barbecue grill and 2 picnic tables available to the public.