September 18th, 2012
The Lewes Chamber of Commerce’s Historic Lewes Business Committee is sponsoring their first Oktoberfest at their next “Fun Friday” event on Friday, 9/21. In order for this celebration to take place, Market Street, between Front Street and Second Street, will be closed to vehicular traffic from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. The event will take place from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.
“Fun Friday” events began 2 years ago. The Second Season in Lewes is beautiful and these events are a way of encouraging visitors to come and visit our beaches at this most beautiful time of the year.
The Chamber member business are participating by offering German inspired specials. Lewes Gourmet’s “How Many German Chocolates in the Jar” contest. The winner will be receiving the entire container filled with Ritter German Chocolates. They will be also doing a mustard tasting all day and into the evening. Puzzles is offering $2 off any German-scene puzzle. R & L Liquors will be hosting a beer tasting. Kids’ Ketch will be featuring their Playmobil, German-made, line of toys with hands on activities. Their Bruder, German-made, toy trucks will be discounted 20%. Representatives from Accent on Travel will have cruise and travel experts there to discuss travel possibilities. P.U.P.S. will be offering a doggie “beer cookie” with purchases of $25 and more. For a complete list of participating businesses please visit http://www.leweschamber.com.
 Oktoberfest Celebration, 2010 Oktoberfest is a 16-day festival annually held in Germany, running from late September to the first week-end in October. Cities across the world have adopted this Bavarian tradition and Lewes is joining in the fun too.
Dancing will also take place in front of Mary Vessels Park. A group of costumed Bavarian style dancers will be performing and encouraging festival-goers to dance along with them. A 10 piece German Oompah band also will be entertaining those gathered to partake in the festivities. Everyone is encouraged to wear their lederhosen and dirndls and show off your best dancing skills.
 An Oktoberfest Celebration, 2010 The consumption of beer and German food are integral to an Oktoberfest celebration. Lewes will create a “beer garden” atmosphere on Market Street MINUS the beer to be in compliance with the City’s ordinances.
Dogfish Head is having commemorative glass beer steins fabricated with the Dogfish logo and the event’s custom-designed logo by graphic designer, Chrys Heidel. They will be on sale that day at the Chamber’s Visitor Center in the Fisher-Martin-House in Zwaanendael Park, next to the museum and at the festival site beginning at 4 p.m. On the day of the Oktoberfest, the steins can be taken into participating restaurants and presented to receive a discount on all beers on tap that day. Dogfish’s new pilsner style beer, My Antonia, will be available at a number of the restaurants. German Cuisine will be featured in many of the restaurants located in the historic business district.
 Oktoberfest Celebration, 2010 Comcast Spotlight has filmed a commercial promoting the event featuring Amy Felker, owner of Notting Hill Coffee Roastery, and several Chamber members in lederhosen and dirndls. You can view the commercial by visiting http://www.leweschamber.com.
Have a great time!!
September 6th, 2012
 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…
August 17th, 2012
The Town of Lewes, Delaware is located on the lower reach of the Delaware Bay. It is considered an ocean resort; the ocean is nearby at Cape Henlopen.
It seems summer has been flying by all of us. Our second season at the Delaware Beaches is just as good….soooo, hang in there. If you are visiting Lewes, this is what’s going on.
Saturday, 8/18 – Historic Lewes Farmers’ Market – 8 a.m. until Noon, at the Lewes Historical Society Campus. Please remember that no pets are allowed. Address? 110 Shipcarpenter Street. More info? Please visit http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org.
At 10 a.m. there will be a Cooking Demonstration by Plate Catering’s Head Chef, Jen Blakeman. More info. on Plate Catering? Please visit http://www.plate-catering.com.
 Cannonball House Saturday, 8/18 – At 3:00 p.m. at the Midway School #178, at the Lewes Historic Complex, Commander Timothy R. Dring USNR-Retired will present “Maritime Rescue along the Delaware Coast: The History, Stations, and Equipment of the U.S. Life-Saving Service and the U.S. Coast Guard”.
Start at the Midway School at the Lewes Historic Complex, then, you are invited for a walk to the Lewes Life-Saving Station.
This is a free event and no reservations are required.
For more information, please visit the Lewes Chamber at http://www.leweschamber.com.
Saturday, 8/18 – Opera at the Beach – An Evening with Patricia Racette – 8:00 until 10:00 p.m. Soprano Patricia Racette, a leading artist at The Metropolitan Opera and the Washington National Opera has been called “one of the world’s best sopranos” by New York’s WQXR, will sing a program of operatic favorites and jazz and Broadway standards. A Touch of Italy Restaurant will dazzle the palate with a pre-performance reception of Italian appetizers and beverages. Location? Cape Henlopen High School Theatre. This event is in support of Coastal Concerts and The Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center. Tickets are $50 and $75, and can be purchased online at http://www.operaatthebeach.com. Doors will open at 6:30; performance will begin at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 8/19 – 4th Annual Greene Turtle Lewes 5K Walk/Run – 7:15 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. This is a benefit for the Cancer Support Community Delaware. Registration begins at 7:15 a.m. with the 5K run/walk race starting at 8:15 a.m. Races2Run will manage the event and provide complete online race results. The event will begin at The Greene Turtle Sports Bar and Grille located at The Villages at Five Points in Lewes. Walkers and runners will travel along a fast, flat course within the Five Points residental neighborhoods. For more info., and to register online, visit http://www.cancersupportdelaware.org.
The mission of the Cancer Support Community Delaware is to “ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community.”
Sunday, 8/19 – Yoga With Dimitra at the Lewes Canalfront Park, 211 Front Street. Please take your mat or towel. 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Tuesday, 8/21 – Chicks for Charity (Southern Delaware) Dinner at Fish On!, located at The Villages of Five Points, Lewes, at 6:30 p.m. Two delicious entrees to choose from along with appetizers and dessert. $25/person includes gratuity. Cash or check only, payable to Fish On! This August dinner will benefit “Alex’s Lemonade Stand”. There will be raffle items and 50/50 raffle. RSVP to gals4thegood@aol.com. Please, no calls to the restaurant. Chicks for Charity (Southern Delaware) is a charitable organization serving our community. To find out the connection to Alex’s Lemonade Stand, please visit http://www.chicksforcharity.us.
Tuesday, 8/21 – Summer Concert at Stango Park, 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., on King’s Highway, next to the Lewes Public Library. The performance will be by The Navy Band Sea Chanters. This is the United States Navy’s Official Chorus. A variety of music ranging from traditional choral to opera, Broadway, and contemporary.
Have a great time!!
July 13th, 2012
Get out of town….let’s go to the beach! Delaware has 25 miles of Delaware Bay coastline, 26 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline, and 115 miles of inland bay shoreline. Three rivers, creeks, and ponds cover a fifth of the state. Plenty to do.
So, if you are visiting the Historic town of Lewes, Delaware, then, read on…
Saturday, 7/14 – 54th Annual Lewes Antique Show and Sale. From 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Location? Bethel United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at 4th & Market Streets in Lewes. Lunch will be served. More info? 302-645-9426.
Saturday, 7/14 – The Farmers’ Market will be held on Saturday at Shields Elementary School. from 8 a.m. until Noon. More info? http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org.
Saturday, 7/14 – Zwaanendael Maritime Festival – “A Sailor’s Life for Me”. From 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Free Admission. – Adults and children alike will experience the everyday lives of sailors by scrubbing the deck, learning about shipboard food, playing “Crown and Anchor” and Colonial games, exploring a vessel’s cargo and the merchants who shipped it, creating a sailors’ valentine and serving on a block-and-tackle station where visitors will be drilled by a demanding mariner looking for new crew members. Location? At 102 Kings Highway in Lewes. Tel. 302-645-1148. More information can be obtained by visiting http://www.leweschamber.com.
Sunday, 7/15 – Yoga with Dimitra at Canalfront Park. 8 a.m. until 9 a.m. It is Free!! Bring your own mat and towel. Location? 211 Front Street in Lewes. More info? Visit http://www.lewescanalfrontpark.org.
At The Villages of Five Points:
Saturday, 7/14 – Summer Concert at The Gazebo with Giant Steps, at 7:30 p.m. Bring family and friends.
Sunday, 7/15 – Market on The Green from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
For more info., please visit www.thevillagesoffivepoints.com.
Thursday, 7/19 – Movies on the Green at Sunset. Free popcorn for all moviegoers. Next week’s feature will be Footloose (PG-13).
Have a great time!!
July 10th, 2012
Eating is not merely a material pleasure. Eating well gives a spectacular joy to life and contributes immensely to goodwill and happy companionship. It is of great importance to the morale. e. schiaparelli
This post is reviewing Fish On! twice in one week!!
It was Sunday night when a friend came over to visit. I was probably on a lazy kind of mood. A crowded and hot week-end at the Delaware Beaches. Plain and simple; I did not feel like cooking. So, I chose Fish On! We are so lucky to have all these wonderful restaurants in our beaches. I have to hand it to you, Chefs, because you are doing a great job in keeping all of us interested in your culinary surprises.
Fish On is part of the SoDel Concepts group of restaurants that extend up and down our coastal beaches. Owner and Executive Chef is Matt Haley. It is located at 17300 North Village Main Blvd., Villages of Five Points, Lewes, Delaware 19958. Tel. 302-645-9790. Website? http://www.fishon.bz
Fish On! does not take reservations. That is not bothering me anymore. I am eating late this summer. Love having the restaurants almost all to myself at that time. Fish On! has plenty of parking. The restaurant offers outdoor dining. So, on a beautiful Delmarva night, please take advantage of a pretty nice setting. Eating outdoors is the best.
On Sunday evening the restaurant was comfortably crowded when we arrived. Not soon afterwards, just a few having a leisure coffee and desert.
Our server was Stefana. I have to tell you that she was so pleasant; knew the menu well. Gluten free awareness? Oh yes, she was very well aware of the allergy.
Bread was brought to the table. Even though the bread looked simple, it was a little bit sweet; not overly so. It is baked daily in-house.
I decided to have their Charred Asparagus Soup. It was creamy, full of flavor, with a creme fraiche and basil oil.
Two orders of Pan Seared Halibut, with grilled peach, black bean and corn salsa, cumin and paprika roasted potatoes. Gluten Free!! Got great reviews from my fellow diners.
I decided to go with the Seared Seabass, with summer squash and sweet potato ribbons, and a lemon herb gremolata. It melted in your mouth, the vegetables were perfectly cooked. The picture does not lie. It looked and tasted that good.
Perfectly satisfied, we just had some coffee.
Tuesday evening. Quiet after the hectic week-end. You could see that the traffic was taking it easy. Once again, we decided to go to Fish On! The scallops were calling my husband.
Fish On! was a little more subdued; we also went pretty late.
My choice was the Bean, Corn, and Chicken Soup. It was “brothy”, light and it had been cooked with jalapenos, so there was a nice kick to it. Loved it.
Fish Tacos for my next entree. Shaved brussels sprouts, pickled onions, corn tortillas. Guess what? I learned something new. The fish was called swai. I had never heard of it. It is pronounced sweye. Similar to catfish but with a milder flavor and more delicate texture. It is from Vietnam. Even people that do not like fish, tend to really enjoy this very much versatile fish that can be broiled, baked, sauteed, and fried. My Fish Tacos were delicious and a very healthy portion indeed.
When restaurants are not crowded it is the perfect opportunity to maybe be able to change something on the menu. Fish On! was more than happy to oblige.
The Scallops were ordered. They would have arrived accompanied by summer vegetables and a chorizo succotash. Not sure if the chorizo was gluten free, we decided to replace those with the Roasted Red & Gold Beets; no blue cheese, mustard vinaigrette on the side. Both were outstanding!!
Please note that restaurants get so busy that many times they can not be substituting one thing for another. So…ask but be understanding of their situation.
Again, a little chat here or there with Stefana….and until next time.
Fish On! opens 7 days a week at 5:00 p.m.
A Children’s Menu is also available. Other offerings, besides seafood, are on the menu, as well.
Have a good one!! ttyl g
July 5th, 2012
Always good to hear exciting news coming from The Villages of Five Point in Lewes, Delaware. This is a community, where everything is accessible to you; shopping, dining, and living.
The Villages of Five Points is located on Savannah Rd. in Lewes, Delaware. They call it Summer on the Green and the events are kicking off tonight. If you are at the Delaware Beaches and have finally relaxed after a great 4th of July celebration….this might interest you.
The Villages of Five Points’ website is www.thevillagesoffivepoints.com.
At their Community Center Lawn is Thursday night at the Movies!! 7:30 p.m. Dolphin Tale will be the feature this evening. It is an amazing true story of a brave dolphin and the compassionate strangers who banded together to save her life.
On July 12th, Hugo will be the next showing. Both movies are PG. There are more movies scheduled for the summer season, so make sure you check the website.
Friday, July 6th – Love Seed Mama Jump will be rocking the Villages of Five Points. At the Community Center Lawn. Bring your whole family and friends…It is FREE. A local band that can get the party going and your feet stomping.
At their Gazebo at 7:30:
July 14th will bring Giant Steps
August 4th, the entertainment will be 33 1/3
Again, please check the website for updates.
Remember that these events are outdoors, so check the weather. Bring your chairs, family, and friends, if you want to.
New!!! Check out The Villages of Five Points Farmers’ Market. It is Market on the Green, every Sunday, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Villages of Five Points Town Center.
Note: The Villages of Five Points events are sponsored and coordinated by Make My Day Event Planning. Website? http://www.makemydayevents.net.
Stay cool…have a great day!!
July 3rd, 2012
Historic Lewes, Delaware is ready to Celebrate the 4th!!
9:00 a.m. – A long tradition still continues in Lewes when the town hosts old-fashioned games for children on Second Street beginning at 9 a.m. Second Street, which is the Main Street in Downtown Lewes, will be closed while the games are in progress. It will re-open once the games conclude.
1:30 p.m. – The Lewes Independence Day Boat Parade, cosponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce and the Overfalls Foundation, will wind its way down the Lewes-Rehoboth canal to Fisherman’s Wharf as part of the holiday festivities. The parade entrants will leave from Roosevelt Inlet across from the Coast Guard Station at 1:30 p.m. and reach the judges’ reviewing stand at Fisherman’s Wharf at approx. 2:00 p.m.
All pre-registered boat entrants will be eligible for prizes that include a unique hand-carved figurine by local carver Bert Long. The figurine will be awarded to the most creatively decorated boat. First, Second, and Third Place Ribbons will also be awarded. All boat entrants will receive merchandise prizes from the Overfalls Foundation. Boats will be judged on the best use of patriotic decorations.
3:30 p.m. – Awards Ceremony on the deck of the Lightship Overfalls at 3:30 p.m. To be eligible for the prize, the vessel must be registered prior to 10 a.m. on July 4th. Registrations are available at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center in the Fisher-Martin-House in Zwaanendael Park, at Pilottown Marina on Pilottown Rd, and the Lewes Harbour Marina Bait and Tackle at the end of Anglers Rd. More Info? Call 302-645-8073.
Late, unregistered, entries are invited to join the parade by arriving at the Roosevelt Inlet at 1:30 p.m., tuning a VHF ratio channel 65 and following instructions.
No charge; a Free event. Good viewing spots line the canal on both sides and go on a first come basis.
The Infamous Lewes Doo-Dah Parade!
5:00 – 7:0-0 p.m. – Join in or simply watch the fun as the Annual Doo-Dah Parade takes to the streets of Downtown Lewes. Jump if you want to….No registration is necessary. No need to plan ahead, either. Just bring your own fun spirit and kazoo, bicycle, wagon, yo-to- or hula-hoop or anything you have that is family oriented.
Parade Route: Manila Avenue, Kings Highway, Savannah Rd., 2nd Street, Market Street, and 3rd Street.
Happy 4th!! Have a Good One!!
June 24th, 2012
My friend, Susan, and I were out and about in Historic Lewes, Delaware, just a couple of weeks ago, when almost at the end of our stay we decided to visit Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church. Saint Peter’s is located in the heart of Lewes at 2nd & Market Streets. Tel. 302-645-8479. Website? www.stpeterslewes.org.
The Church was open, which is a rarity these days. It was so quiet. We sat down to absorb this small and beautiful church, whose parish was established in 1681. The original church building was completed in 1724, and sat in front of the current one. A second church was built in 1808 and had a small bell tower. The bell that rings every Sunday is from that bell tower. The third and present building was built in 1854.
The Church is surrounded by stained glass windows; “The Story of God in Pictures”.
All of a sudden someone came out and sat in front of the organ and proceeded to play. At first we were the only ones there. A concert for us only. He was probably the director.
If you would like to check the choirs and music at Saint Peter’s, please visit http://www.stpeterslewes.org/#/worship-music/st-peters-organ.
Saint Peter’s has a beautiful Parish Hall that offers school, nursery and also a store with books and gifts.
Saint Peter’s owns the oldest cemetery in the state of Delaware. This particular cemetery is visited all the time. There were people walking, reading all the stones.
I don’t think many of my friends like to visit cemeteries. To me, they are a snapshot of time.
At Saint Peter’s there are about 18 noteworthy graves. They are marked and easy to find.
The two oldest ones are somewhat together, near a wall by the Church.
The oldest stone had inscriptions that were hard to read; Here lyeth ye body of Margaret ye widow of James Huling who desert Febry ye 16th in ye 76th yeare of her.
The second oldest one is also from the Huling family. A portion of the stone is broken so the whole inscription cannot be read. It said: Huling Martha his wife decest Febry ye 1708 in ye 8th year of her age.
We were fascinated with the fact that when reading the dates, we realized some of them lived really full lives.
The grave marked as 8th was the tomp of Caleb Rodney, the 23rd Governor of Delaware, born in 1767 and died in 1840.
The 9th Grave was from Hon. Caleb S. Layton, sometime Associate Justice of the Superior Court of the state, born in 1798 and died in 1882.
The 10th belonged to Dr. Henry Fisher, born in Waterford, Ireland in 1700. He was probably the first physician of eminence in the territory now known as Delaware.
If you are visiting Lewes, please do stop by. They are so interesting.
Labyrinths at St. Peter’s
The labyrinth is an ancient symbol found in many traditions around the world. It is different from a maze; it has only one path with no tricks or dead ends. It does not create anxiety; you are not solving a puzzle. It does lead us to the Source of our solutions, creating peace.
Susan and I decided to walk it. The winding path becomes a mirror for where we are in our lives, touching our sorrows and releasing our joys. It is to be used as a form of walking meditation to help find inner peace, manage stress, make decision and heal physically, emotionally and spiritually. I was following Susan and was trying to follow what she was doing. I don’t think I meditated much. They say that each walk is unique for each person.
After we reached the end…there were offerings left by other walkers.
St. Peter’s offers 2 Labyrinths to the community. There is the outdoor Path of Peace, the one we took. And, then there is the 30 ft. circular Chartres design Labyrinth which is used for indoor guided walks and special events. For more info., regarding presentations, retreats and other special events, contact Mary Van House at 302-684-1652.
Our visit to Saint Peter’s Church was the perfect ending to one pretty day. Susan and I had not seen each other for many years, so spending the day with her was just priceless!!
Have a good one!!
 
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