July 14th, 2014
Lewes, Delaware is the oldest settlement in Delaware. It was founded by the Dutch in 1631. It does have a nickname; “The First Town in the First State”. The town was incorporated in 1883. Plenty to do in this coastal town that provides acess to the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean beaches.
So, are you visiting Lewes or other Delaware Beaches? This is what’s going on in Lewes this week.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays – TOUR THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE COLLEGE OF EARTH, OCEAN, AND ENVIRONMENT – Free Guided Tours. Location? 700 Pillottown Rd. The idea is to introduce the public to marine science and the research activities of the college. They have state-of-the-art ocean laboratories where they and Delaware Sea Grant College Program researchers are tackling aspects of environmental challenges such as climate change, sea level rise, renewable energy, fish ecology and harmful algal blooms. The tours begin at 10 a.m. More info? Please visit http://www.ceoe.udel.edu/community/tours.
Tuesday, 7/15 – CHICKS FOR CHARITY – Gentlemen: You are invited too!! Don’t be shy. Once a month Chicks for Charity takes place at Fish On, located at the Villages of Five Points in Lewes. It opens at 6:30 p.m. $25/person includes gratuity…cash bar available. You get 2 delicious entrees to choose from along with appetizer and dessert. Plus you get to meet other people in the community and raise funds for local causes. Cash or Checks only.
Please RSVP to Chicksdinner@gmail.com. Please do not call the restaurant.
July’s charity dinner will benefit: Alex’s Lemonade Stand. This foundation emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra “Alex” Scott (1996-2004). At the age of 4, while receiving chemo, Alex announced that she wanted to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help her doctors find a cure for all children with cancer. Between the time of her first stand and the time of her death, when she was 8 years old, Alex reached her goal…she raised $1,000,000. The foundation is led by her parents and bearing her name has raised more than $80 million, funding more than 450 research projects nationally.
To learn more about Alex Lemonade Stand, visit http://www.alexslemonade.org. To learn more about Chickes for Charity Southern Delaware, please visit http://www.chicksforcharity.us.
Tuesday, 7/15 – STANGO PARK – SUMMER CONCERT SERIES – Free concerts at Stango Park at campus of the Lewes Public Library. Take your chairs, friends and bug spray. Entertainers will be the Milford Community Band. In case of rain, the concert will be held at the Cape Henlopen High School.
What’s Happening at Canalfront Park? The site of the Canalfront Park was a center of activity from the time the earliest Dutch settlers built their homes and launched their ships there in 1631. For hundreds of years the local fishermen kept their boats there. Nowadays, it is also a center for the residents and visitors to enjoy a most scenic part of Historic Lewes.
Wednesday, 7/16 – ZUMBA – Canalfront Park on the Overlook Deck on Pillottown Rd. Zumba starts at 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. More info? Please call 302-420-5127. Check the weather before heading out!
Thursday, 7/17 – CINEMA BY THE CANAL – SAVING MR. BANKS – Free movie and open to the public at beautiful Canalfront Park. The movies are family oriented and start at dusk. Please take your own chair and bug repellent.
Saving Mr. Banks is an untold true story of how Walt Disney spent 20 years trying to obtain the rights to author P.L. Travers’ treasured story so that Mary Poppins could be brought to the big screen. The movie is 125 minutes long and it is rated PG-13. You can see the trailer by visiting http://www.rehobothfilm.com/film_events_cinema_by_canal.html.
Friday, 7/18 – LAUGHTER YOGA – Laugh out loud at the Lewes Library on Friday mornings from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. You have license to laugh for no reason!! Please contact Michele Buckler, Certified Laughter Yoga Leader. Tel. 302-645-0576. Website? http://www.laffyoga.com. Find them on Facebook as Laff Yoga and on Pintrest as Sand N Stones.
Saturday, 7/19 -HISTORIC LEWES FARMERS MARKET – This most popular market in Lewes opens at 8 a.m. until Noon at the Lewes Historical Society Complex. It is a community gathering where you can puchase the freshest local foods available. Check the website http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org. They have great recipes, plus you can see ahead of time what will be happening on that particular Saturday.
Sunday, 7/20 – YOGA AT CANALFRONT PARK – At 8 a.m. on Pillottown Rd.
Have a great week!!
May 16th, 2013
Love the water? Love history? Love to shop? Love to eat? One answer…Lewes, Delaware. Lewes has the perfect location. You can swim in the bay and the ocean. Stroll the streets of this charming and well preserved coastal town, shop at unique boutiques owned by the friendliest shopkeepers. Eat at innovative restaurants that are the talk of the Delaware Beaches. And, if you are a history buff, then, you are in the right town.
So, What’s Going On, Lewes?
Friday, 5/17 – Remembering Lewes – It is Lewes Historical Society May Speaker Series. Chuck Fithian, curator of archaeology with the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs will bring his extensive knowledge to his presentation of “The Honour of the State has not been tarnished” Delaware in the War of 1812. The program begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Lewes Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall on Kings Highway.
Saturday, 5/18 – Historic Lewes Farmers’ Market from 8 a.m. until Noon at the Lewes Historical Society grounds located at 110 Shipcarpenter St. More info? Please visit http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org.
Saturday, 5/18 – Youth Fishing Tournament for ages 16 and under at the fishing pier in Cape Henlopen State Park from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. $10 entry fee. T-shirts for the first 50 tournament entrants. Prizes will be awarded. Sunday, 5/19 will be the rain date.
Saturday, 5/18 – Lewes Celebrates Maritime Day 2013!! 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. May 22nd is National Maritime Day. It was first declared by Congress in 1933. It honors the contributions of the American merchant marine, civilians who have defended the freedom of the United States since 1775. During WWII they executed the largest sealift the world has ever seen. Its observance also honors the maritime industry. The Cape May – Lewes Ferry will host a local version of the celebration. Location? The Lewes Ferry Terminal. There will be a Remembrance Ceremony at 1:00 p.m. Engine Room and Bridge Tours, Maritime Displays…and food and drinks available. Rain or shine!
Canalfront Park
Saturday, 5/18 – First tour of Tour the Lighthouse!! Walk in The Steps of The Keeper…Reservations are required. Climb to the top of the Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse and take a trip to the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse for photos. Tours are subject to change. Check the weather. Please call 302-644-7046 for reservations. You may visit the website to make a reservation and check their summer tour schedule…http://www.delawarebaylights.org/tours.html. Tours depart from the pier located behind the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal in Lewes. Free parking is available in the Foot Passenger Lot. Only 24 tickets will be sold per tour. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Life jackets are provided and must be worn. No sandals or open toe shoes allowed. and children must be at least 13 years old, except on the dates noted. One child per adult. The Harbor of Refuge Light Station is presently closed for repairs. However, tours will sail by for a close view and photos.
Saturday, 5/18 – Pooches in the Park – 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. This is a festive and new event which caters for both, the 2-legged and 4-legged family members. It will be held at Canalfront Park. This sounds like so much fun!! The day will feature a doggie spa for massages and acupuncture to drool over, pet portraits, specialized vendors, games and prizes. Obedience, agility and dock diving skills will be showcased. This event is sponsored by the Friends of Canalfront Park, Savannah Animal Hospital and P.U.P.S. (Pawsitively Unique Pet Shop in Lewes). Entry fee is $5 per dog, payable on-site or on-line http://www.lewescanalfrontpark.org. One dog per handler is requested. Bring your entire family; no charge for the human element.
I stopped the other day at Lewes Canalfront Park, which is about 3 acres located on Front Street on the banks of the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal. Popular events are held here year-round. There is parking, benches, and walking paths, perfect to enjoy the beauty of Lewes. “When the old boatyard site was being considered for retail and residential development, local residents and the Greater Lewes Foundation raised funds to develop the land as a park. The Firends of the Lewes Canalfront Park supports the programs of the Park while the City of Lewes provides the maintenance. New members and volunteers are always needed.
Sunday, 5/19 – Yoga By the Canal every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. Location? Canalfront Park on Front Street in Lewes.
SAVE THE DATE – Picnic in The Park, at Canalfront Park on Front Street – Get your tickets. This event will sell out. Sunday, June 2nd from Noon until 3:00 p.m. Favorite Lewes restaurants participate in making their specialties. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold. Adults tickets $10. Tickets for 12 children 12 and under are $5. Food and drink tickets are sold separately at the event; tickets are $2 each depending on the food/drink option. My tickets on-line by visiting http://www.lewescanalfrontpark.org/events_picnic.html.
Canalfront Park
NOTE: 4th Annual Delmarva on View – Lewes Library Benefit Photography Contest & Show. Delaware, Maryland and Virginia in Photographs. Professional and Amateur Categories. Submit entries until June 14th. For entry fee, rules and deadlines, please visit http://www.leweslibrary.org. You may also contact June Rose Futcher at jrfdelaware@gmail.com
Have a Great Day!
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