July 2nd, 2013
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!!
June 17th, 2013
Lewes was settled by the Dutch in 1631. It is located where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. It is great for beach goers; the bay and the ocean beaches to choose to sit back and relax or play.
Lewes is also a very comfortable walking town. Within approximately half square mile you can stroll, shop, dine, and visit museums or juts enjoy how quaint this coastal and historic town is.
This is the time of the year when the Delaware Beaches shine and if you are visiting Lewes this week…then, What’s Going On? Lewes.
Tuesday, 6/18 – CHICKS FOR CHARITY – June Dinner at Fish On! Restaurant, located at The Village of Five Points in Lewes. It is a great opportunity to meet new people in the community, have a nice dinner, maybe even win something and support a great cause. Once a month a local community is chosen and on Tuesday night the proceeds will benefit La Esperanza. The word esperanza means hope. Faith, Hope & Charity are 3 theological virtues. La Esperanza was founded in 1996 to primarily provide support to the increasing number of migrant workers arring in Sussex County. It is the only bi-cultural and bilingual (501(c)(3) multi-service agency in Sussex County, Delaware that provides free culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and services in the areas of family developmet, immigration, victim services, and education for Hispanic adults, children and families. More info? Please visit http://www.laesperanza.org.
So, why not join the many that once a month makes this a fun evening…6:30 p.m. Two delicious entrees to choose from along with appetizer and dessert. $25/person, includes gratuity. Cash Bar available. Cash or checks only please. Payable to Fish-On. There will be raffle items and a 50/50 too. Please RSVP to: chicksdinner@gmail.com. Please do not call the restaurant. Please note that the email address has changed. More info? http://www.chicksforcharity.us
Tuesday, 6/18 – SUMMER CONCERT AT STANGO PARK – The evening’s entertainment will be Dr. Harmonica & Rockett 88. Their genre? Blues! 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Grab your friends and family, bug spray, blanket or chair and enjoy an outdoor concert in Historic Lewes. Location? Stango Park, next to the Lewes Public Library along Kings Highway.
Wednesday, 6/19 through Sunday, 6/23 – DELAWARE BREAKWATER KAYAK ECO-TOURS – These tours are sponsored by the Cape Henlopen State Park. Take a tour of Delaware Bay and the Breakwater in a sit-on-top kayak! The tour is for beginning paddlers, but can be strenuous. 10 a.m. until Noon. All equipment is provided. Just bring water and sunscreen. Secure footwear only; no flip-flops. Ages 8 and up, but solo paddlers must be at least 13 years of age and all participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Limit to 10 people. $25 for a solo kayak, $35 for a tandem kayak. Please call 302-645-6852 for more info. or to pre-register. Meet at Kayak Shack at the Fishing Pier located at 42 Cape Henlopen Dr., Lewes, 19958. Please remember that this event is dependent on the weather, so call to confirm if you have weather related questions on the day of the tour.
The Breakwaters are on the National Register of Historic Places as the nation’s first offshore Historic District!
Wednesday, 6/19 – ZUMBA WITH KELLY – From 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. A good way to end your day or start your evening. Every Wednesday through August 28th. Location? Lewes Canalfront Park, located on 211 Front Street in Lewes. It is Free!
Wednesday, 6/19 – CINEMA BY THE CANAL BEGINS – The summer series of outdoor film screenings “Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away” at the Lewes Canalfront Park, on 211 Front Street in Lewes. The film will begin at dusk; 8:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Admission is free! Please take a blanket, bug spray, and friends, if you want to.
“Cirque du Soleil” Worlds Away” – In this fantasy feature, a young woman in a small Mid-Western town goes to a traveling carnival one evening, where she is urged by a silent clown to visit the carnival’s circus and see The Aerialist, the show’s star attraction. She is entranced by The Aerialist, but during his act he misses a catch and falls to the ground. She rushes to help him, but then the ground beneath them gives away and they fall through into the dreamlike world of Cirque du Soleil…..PG rated. Runtime: 91 minutes.
Thursday, 6/20 – SUMMER SOLSTICE – 108 Sun Salutations from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Canalfront Park on 211 Front Street. This event is presented by Soul Yoga. Kick-off the summer out in the sun with a whole lotta sweat!! A celebration of the Summer Solstice. The teachers will guide you through 108 Sun Salutations. Get a team together and tag in and out like a relay…the more the merrier. Everyone is welcomed. $20 suggested donation, which will be collected at the park. All proceeds benefit Friends of the Canalfront Park. Rain or shine, but in the case of thunderstorms, the rain date will be Friday, 6/21.
Friday, 6/21 – HISTORY HAPPY HOURS – Every Friday from June 14th through September 27th, featured presentations will be offered free of charge at 4 p.m. for 20-30 minutes, followed by a question-answer period. At the conclusion of the presentations, a glass of wine will be offered. Indulge in interesting dialog lead by local history buffs, ranging in topic from early explorers of the Delaware Bay to Lewes during the Revolutionary War. On Friday Paul Collins presents “Early Explorers of the Delaware Bay” at the Cannonball House at 4 p.m. The Cannon Ball House is on Front Street in Historic Lewes. More info? Please visit http://www.historiclewes.org/events/history-happy-hour-4pm-O
Saturday, 6/22 – HISTORIC LEWES FARMER’S MARKET – On this date the market will meet at Shields Elementary School on 910 Shields Ave. in Lewes. 8 a.m. until Noon. Please remember that no pets are permitted. More info? http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org
Saturday, 6/22 and Sunday, 6/23 – MID-ATLANTIC SEA GLASS & COASTAL ARTS FESTIVAL – It will take place at the Historic Complex of the Lewes Historical Society at Second and Shipcarpenter Streets in Lewes. 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $5 per person. Children under 12, free. A wrist band will be issued allowing entrance on both days. Wrist bands can be purchased in advance in Historic Lewes at Sand ‘n’ Stones on Front Street or the Society’s Museum Gif shop at the Ryves Holt House at Second and Mulberry Streets. Last year, about 3,000 visitors attended this event. Sea glass can be found all over the world, but the beaches of the northeast United States, California, northwest England, Mexico, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Nova Scotia Italy and southern Spain are famous for their bounty of sea glass, bottles, bottle lips and stoppers, art glass, marbles, and pottery shards. The best time to look are during spring tides and during the first low tide after a storm.
Saturday, 6/22 – TOUR THE LIGHTHOUSE! – Climb to the top of the Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse and take a trip to the Harbor of Regufe Lighthouse for photos. 10:00 a.m. Reservations are required. Please call 302-644-7046. Tours are subject to change and depend on the weather conditions. I have taken this tour and it was truly amazing. Tours depart from the pier located behind the Cape-May Lewes Ferry Terminal in Lewes. Arrive at leat 15 minutes in advance. No sandals or open toe shoes are allowed. Children must be 13 years of age except on dates noted when children as young as 6 are allowed. Please check http://www.delawarelights.org/tours.html.
Sunday, 6/23 – YOGA BY THE CANAL – Every Sunday at 8 a.m. through September 1st. A great way to start your day in Lewes, The First Town in The First State. Canalfront Park is located at 211 Front Street in Historic Lewes.
Have a great week!! Talk to you later.
August 4th, 2012
Lewes was named after the town of Lewes in England, which is also located in a county named Sussex, from which Sussex County takes its name. They also have the same seal.
Historic Lewes is a gem and visitors can’t wait to come back and visit this town whose residents are friendly and have made sure Lewes keeps it charm and small town atmosphere.
So…What’s Going On?
Saturday, 8/4 – The Historic Farmers’ Market will be held on this day at Shields Elementary School at 910 Shields Ave. in Lewes. 8 a.m. until Noon. Please do not bring pets. More info? Please visit http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org.
Saturday, 8/4 – Lewes Historical Society’s Antique Show from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The Lewes Historical Society celebrates its 49th Annual Antique Show. Admission will be $5 per person, children under 12 are free. If you wish to enter the show earlier than 9 a.m. for a sneak preview, then, the admission will be $15/person. This event benefits educational preservation programs at The Lewes Historical Society. For more info, please visit http://www.historiclewes.org.
Saturday, 8/4 – Lewes Night Out from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. This event will be held at Blockhouse Pond/Smith Park, located at the corner of Park Ave. and Johnson Street in Lewes. It is sponsored by the Lewes Police Dept., and it is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support and participation in local crime efforts. Residents in neighborhoods throughout Lewes and across the nation for National Night Out are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights, and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police.
The events planned for the evening include a cookout, youth and family events, visits from police officers and a variety of entertainment. More info? Please visit http://www.leweschamber.com.
Saturday, 8/4 – Concert on the Green at The Villages of Five Points from 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., at The Gazebo, featuring “33 1/3”. Bring friends, family and your own chair. This event is sponsored and coordinated by Make My Day Event Planning. Check http://www.thevillagesoffivepoints.com.
Sunday, 8/5 – Yoga with Dimitra at Lewes Canalfront Park, located at 211 Front St. in Lewes. 8 a.m. until 9 a.m. every Sunday morning until September 15th. Please bring a towel or your own mat. It is free!!
Sunday, 8/5 – Market on the Green at The Villages of Five Points from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. This local and organic market will be at the Villages of Five Points Town Center until 9/30. More info? Please visit http://www.thevillagesoffivepoints.com.
Sunday, 8/5 – Valhallas Pirates – Cape May Lewes Ferry – Reservations are required. Please call 1-800-643-3779. The Crew of the Valhalla is a dangerous lot, planning to seize the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. Led by the fierce Captain Charles Black…Historical and Theatrical entertainment for children and adults. The crew is renowned for their realistic portrayal of pirates and sailors. More info? Visit http://www.valhallaspirates.com. Also, please visit http://www.capemaylewesferry.com. CM Departures: 4:30SB Show/6:15 at leisure. LW Departures: 6:15NB Show/8:00SB at leisure. Cost $18 for 14 years of age and older. $13.50 for children 6-13 years old. $9.00 for children 5 years old and younger.
Tuesday, 8/7 – Summer Concerts at Stango Park, next to the Lewes Public Library. 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., featuring Oh Boy! Rockabilly. Bring your chair.
Saturday, 8/11 – It is the 6th Annual Tomato Festival from 8 a.m. until Noon, at the Lewes Historical Society Complex located at 110 Shipcarpenter St. Bring everyone to celebrate National Farmers Market Week. Visit the tasting tent. Learn the history and lore. In May of 1883, the Supreme Court ruled that the tomato was not a fruit but a vegetable. Visit http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org.
Saturday, 8/11 – Delaware Lighthouse Festival from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Location? On the Green at the Lewes Terminal of the Cape May Lewes Ferry, 43 Cape Henlopen Drive. This festival features a variety of exhibits, programs, and activities highlighting a number of Delaware lighthouses, including Cape Henlopen Lighthouse, the Harbor of Refuge Light Station and more. Musical entertainment, food and drinks from area restaurants, children’s activities, raffles, display booths and so much more. More info? Please visit http://www.delawarelighthousefestival.com
Tuesday, 8/14 – Lewes Terminal Hosts “Phantoms of the Ferry”. 7:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m., spend a night with the “Phantoms of the Ferry”. The Cape May-Lewes Ferry has teamed up with Delmarva Historic Haunts, the lab group of Gettysburg Paranormal, to bring you a night of haunted history uncovering the mysterious past of long ago sailors. Hundreds of unidentified sailors’ bodies washed ashore on the beaches of Lewes. The land beneath the Lewes Ferry Terminal served as burial grounds for these lost seafarers, and some say they are still with us today. Buffet dinner followed by a Paranormal 101 class. Students will learn the skills it takes to be an investigator from a real, on the road crew. $35 per person. Not recommended for children under 12 years of age. Reservations are recommended. To reserve your tickets, please call our Customer Contact Center at 1-800-643-3779.
More info? Please visit http://www.cmlf.com/programs/phantom-of-the-ferry.
Have a good one!!
June 2nd, 2012
 Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal
All I can say is that after last night’s rain, I am sure the farmers will be happy today. We needed that rain so that our local corn gets knee high by July.
If you are visiting Lewes, it is always a pleasure to walk around this historic town. Check what’s going on.
Saturday, 6/2 – Rain or Shine is the Historic Lewes Farmers Market from 8 a.m. until Noon. Location? Lewes Historical Society Campus at 100 Shipcarpenter St. Please note that no pets are allowed. Website? www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org. Also, you can find them on Facebook, like everything else.
Saturday, 6/2 – Summer Lighthouse Tours Begin. From 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. $35 per person, 13 and older, $15 per child, 6 to 12.
The tours depart from the pier located behind the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal in Lewes. Free parking at the Foot Passenger lot. Reservations are required, so please call or visit. Arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Life jackets are provided and must be worn. No sandals or open-toe shoes. More info? Please visit http://www.delawarebaylights.org.
To find out how to make reservations for these tours, please visit http://www.delawarebaylights.org/tours.html.
As I mentioned, today, Saturday, 6/2, is the first tour, the next one will be June 16th, and then June 30th. By checking the above website, you will find the rest of the schedule for July, August and September.
Note: Tours can be cancelled due to inclement weather and they will try to re-schedule.
You will tour the Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse which was in use and a home to resident lightkeepers from 1885 through 1950 when it was automated. It is less than a mile off the beach.
The Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse is presently closed for repairs, but a close sail-by for pictures will be available. This was one of the most exposed lighthouses on the Atlantic Seaboard. The United States donated Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse to Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation for public use in 2004.
Sunday, 6/3 – Yoga with Dimitra at Canalfront Park, located at 211 Front St. in Lewes. Bring a mat or towel. From 8 a.m. until 9 a.m. More info? Call 302-645-2795. You can find Yoga with Dimitra on Facebook.
Sunday, 6/3 – Picnic in The Park, at Canalfront Park, located at 211 Front St. in Lewes. To purchase tickets please call 302-645-7233. No tickets will be sold at the event if they cap sales at 500.
Adults $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Food tickets: $2 each, needed to sample food.
R & L is serving the wine; Dogfish Head serving the beer. Live entertainment, fun children’s activities. Plenty of the much loved restaurants in Lewes are participating.
Tuesday, 6/5 – Outdoor Summer Concert Series begins in Lewes, at Stango Park. The Park is located along Kings Highway, at the corner of Adams St. Spreading trees forming an arbor on the carpets of grass, makes Stango Park the perfect venue for outdoor music concerts.
So, bring your chair, family and friends. The series begins with Joe Baione Quartet. This musician has a passion for all things jazz.
Note: If you don’t want to do anything at all but want to enjoy a most beautiful view, then just sit out back on the deck of the Cape May-Lewes Terminal. An incredible view and On The Rocks Bar & Grill offering one of the best hamburgers in town, plus drinks and lots of other things.
Have a good one!! Talk to you later.
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