September 6th, 2012

What’s Going On? Lewes, Delaware, Activities, Events, The Kalmar Nyckel, Tour the DeBraak’s remains, Lewes History Happy Hour, Historic Lewes Farmers’ Market, Chocolate Tasting in The Park, Treat the Beat, Market on the Green, Chicks for Charity Southern Delaware, Lewes Cycle Sports, The Second Season at the Delaware Beaches

Never get tired of taking its picture.

A quaint historic town, Lewes, is an attraction for many visiting the Delaware Beaches.  Lots of restaurants, shops and plenty to do.  It is a great week-end get-away; only a couple hours from Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

If you are visiting Lewes, this is what’s going on this week-end.

Until Sunday, 9/9 – The Kalmar Nyckel is docked at the Cape-May Lewes Ferry Terminal.  Tours, Day Sail, and Even a Pirate Sail are available.  All you have to do is check their schedule by visiting http://www.kalmarnyckel.org/bookasail.asp.  The original Kalmar Nyckel was one of America’s pioneering colonial ships.  The present one serves as Delaware’s seagoing Goodwill Ambassador.

This Memorial is at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal in Lewes.

If you happen to see this little, very innocent, seagull…and you are having something to eat at the On The Rocks Bar & Grill right there at the Cape May Lewes Ferry….he will steal your food. Does not matter if you are a child or a more matured individual.  I saw him.  If he could have lifted a hamburger, he would have done so.  So, you have been warned.

Friday, 9/7 – Lewes “History Happy Hour” – Jim Bertholet presents ” The Life and Work of a Surfmen in the US Life-Saving Service 1870’s-1915″, at the Lewes Life-Saving Station at the Canal and Front Street next to the Lightship Overfalls.  Mr. Bertholet is a life-long history buff who grew up on the Jersey shore and always had a particular interest in maritime history, especially the US Life-Saving Service and US Lighthouses.

Saturday, 9/8 – Historic Lewes Farmers’ Market, at the Lewes Historical Society Complex, located at 110 Shipcarpenter Street.  8 a.m. until Noon.  More info?  Please visit http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org.  The website has very good information, including recipes.

Saturday, 9/8 – The Seventh Annual Chocolate Tasting in The Park, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the Biden Center in Cape Henlopen State Park.  $5.00 admission gives you 6 tastings.  Please note that admission to the State Park is still in effect.

Sunday, 9/9 – 3rd Annual Treat the Beat sponsored by the Beebe Medical Foundation.  5K Walk.  Location? At the George H.P. Smith Park at Blockhouse Pond behind Beebe Medical Center.  The 5K Walk travels through Lewes and raises funds for Cardiac and Vascular Services at Beebe Medical Center.  In 2011, $17,000 were raise from this event, and a portion of the funds were used by Beebe’s Cardiac Rehab Dept. to purchase a recumbent cross training machine.  Participation is free but all walkers must register.  All participants are encouraged to donate or raise donations.

Sunday, 9/9 – Market on the Green at The Villages of Five Points from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.  More info?  Please visit http://www.thevillagesoffivepoints.com.

Monday, 9/10 – At the Zwaanendael Museum, located at 102 Kings Highway, in Lewes.  His Majesty’s Sloop DeBraak, from 10 a.m.  until 2 p.m.  Learn its history.  The DeBraak capsized on May 25, 1798.  The program includes a trip to the hull facility near Cape Henlopen State Park.  It will be an interpreter-led tour of the ship’s remains.  $10 in advance by making a reservation on the website http://www.history.delaware.gov.

Tuesday, 9/18 – Chicks for Charity of Southern Delaware Dinner at Fish On Restaurant located at The Villages of Five Points in Lewes, Delaware.  This group is led by Kari and Marci and is dedicated to making life a little easier for those in need.  Their first dinner was in 2010; one charity picked per month.  If you want to know more about this non-profit, please visit http://www.chicksforcharity.us.  It starts at 6:30 p.m.  $25 per person, guys are also welcomed.  It includes gratuity.  Cash or check only payable to Fish On.  This month’s dinner will benefit La Red Health Center.  This Center provides affordable, quality healthcare to the residents of Sussex County.  http://laredhealthcenter.org There will be raffle items and a 50/50 too!!  RSVP to gals4thegood@aol.com.  No calls to the restaurant, please.

A Tip:  If you are visiting Lewes or if you are a resident of our Delaware Beaches….Want to go for a bike ride?  Park at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal and you will find a hut from Lewes Cycle Sports.  It is self serve.  Plenty of bikes for rent. Open from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.  Tel. 302-644-2453.

Have a good one!!  Talk to you later…

October 5th, 2011

Out & About, Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes, Delaware Beaches

“In 1682 one of the most significant milestones occured, when the current lands of the State of Delaware were granted to William Penn.  He proclaimed that Cape Henlopen and its natural resources were to be for the common usage of the citizens of Lewes and Sussex County, thus establishing some of the first “public lands”.”

With that in mind and being that it was late in the p.m., Marisa and I took off from downtown Rehoboth Beach towards Cape Henlopen State Park.

Cape Henlopen State Park is located at 15099 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes, DE 19958.  Just east of the Cape May Lewes Ferry.  It does not take long to get there from Rehoboth, especially at this time of the year.

The Park is open 7 days a week until 4 p.m.   The fees are $4 for registered Delaware vehicles and $8 for out of state cars.  This fees are in effect until November 30th.  If you would like more info., please visit www.destateparks.com/park/cape-henlopen.

Just like the Greyhounds were lounging at the beach in Rehoboth, the deer were out and about in the Park.  It was amazing to see that they were totally unafraid.  I was so near this young one; I practically could touch it.

The other ones were grazing or just hanging.

As we continued through the Park we stopped at the concession area.  I always take the picture walking towards the beach.  I love how it looks with the water meeting me at the end.

It was quiet and gorgeous, as usual.

The point was busy and windy, as well.  The kiteboarders were having a ball. 

On the Calendar:

Saturday, 10/15 is the Wine, Cheese & Beer Tasting, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Officer’s Club in the Cape Henlopen State Park.  This is a fundraising event for the new children’s playground sponsored by the Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park.

$20 in advance or $25 at the door  (entrance to the Park is included)

Tickets can be purchased at R & B Liquors at 207 Second St., Lewes, The Biden Center at the Cape Henlopen State Park, or at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce in Lewes.  More info? Please call 302-858-6127.

The much awaited 23rd Annual Fantasy Trail will be:

Friday and Saturday 10/28 and 10/29 from 6:00 until 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, 10/30 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

$5 per person (children and adults)

Wear your costumes….please!!!

Have a Great Day!!