June 13th, 2012
The calendar of events for this historic town is full. You will find yourselves having a great time if you are visiting Lewes. Check out what’s going on….
Thursdays, 6/14 – WSFS Bank Summer Music Program from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Location? Stango Park at 111 Adams Ave. at Kings Highway, behind the Lewes Library. It is a free concert. All you have to do is bring family, friends, and chairs. USAF Heritage will be performing; a Brass Quintet. More info? Please call 302-644-3872.
Friday, 6/15 – Sunday, 6/17 – Lewes Boat Builder Program – An all day event. From the 1600s until the mid 1800s hundreds of vessels of all sizes were built on Lewes Creek. The Lewes Historical Society invites you to be part of their Family Boatbuilding Week-end over Father’s Week-end.
Wooden boats called “Bevin Skiffs” will be built by the participating groups and families. On Saturday, from 10 until 4 p.m. come to the Lewes Lifesaving Station to view more than 16 wooden boats made by wood boat hobbyists. After construction, the groups will launch their new handmade Bevin Skiffs at the Lewes Canalfront Park, located at 211 Front St., on Sunday at around 1 p.m.
You might want to register a group to participate in next year’s event by calling 302-645-7670. More info? Please visit http://www.historiclewes.org/events/lewes-boat-building-program-june-15-17.
Saturday, 6/16 – Historic Lewes Farmers’ Market from 8 a.m. until Noon. Every Saturday, rain or shine, you will find this famous market at the Lewes Historical Society Campus at 110 Shipcarpenter St. Remember that no pets are allowed. More info? Visit http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org.
Saturday, 6/16 – It is the 22nd Annual Lewes Garden Tour, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Lewes is fully in bloom and these private and public gardens should be in top shape. Rain or shine. It is a self-guided tour of 9 private gardens and one public garden in the historic seaport town of Lewes. You will also find a garden market with vendors specializing in garden related retail items, a free lecture on a gardening related topic and working artists in the gardens. Food Tent in the Park.
The Garden Tour is $15 in advance or $20 of the day of the tour. Tickets can be purchased at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce located at 120 Kings Highway in the Fisher-Martin House. Payment by charge (VISA and MC) can be made by calling the Chamber 302-645-8073, toll free, 877-465-3937.
The Garden Lecture will be at the Zwaanendael Park at 1 p.m. – Using Flower Essence of Life’s Stresses-The Power of Flowers.
Cape Artists painting in the Gardens from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Sunday, 6/17 – Rise & Shine Fitness N’ Fun at Canalfront Park located at 211 Front Street in Lewes. 8 a.m. until Noon. This event is sponsored by Quest Fitness & Kayak.
Enjoy a morning of health and well being and fresh air. The fitness activities will be provided by Quest Fitness instructors. Donations for each activity will be benefitting the Friends of the Canal Front Park.
Yoga with Dimitra from 8 a.m. until 9 a.m.
Lewes Steps Out for Fitness – Info and Sign Up Booth!! They will be there from 8 until 1 p.m. Get outside and get healthy!! This is a popular walking program. Those who sign up will be getting a free pedometer from Beebe Medical Center to record your steps. Lewes Steps Out for Fitness attemps to record millions of steps by its participants during the course of the summer. The program is free and everyone is invited to participate. If you cannot register on Sunday, 6/17, stop by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce beginning on June 18th to sign up. The center is open Monday through Friday from 10 to 4 p.m., Saturday, from 9 to 3 p.m. and Sunday from 10 to 2 p.m. Tel. 302-645-8073.
Fresh fruit with Ideal Nutrition, Kayak and SUP demos in the Cannal, Spinning and Boot Camp, Mat Pilates, Zumba, and Group Fitness.
You need more info? Please contact Matt Carter of Quest Fitness at 302-644-7020. Or, visit www.questfitnesskayak.com.
Sunday, 6/17 – Thursday, 6/21 – The 14th Annual Chautauqua with a theme this year: Rockets Red Glare: 1812 in America.
The programs will be held at Zwaanendael Park, located at 102 Kings Highway, Stango Park located at 111 Adams Ave. at Kings Highway, behind the Lewes Library, and at the Lewes Historical Society located at 110 Shipcarpenter Street.
Chautauqua takes its name from a series of adult education programs first held at Lake Chautauqua, NY, during the late 19th century. It was reborn in the 1970s. Re-enactors take on the persona of celebrated historical figures, speaking and interacting with audiences.
For more information, schedule of events, and performances please visit http://www.history.delaware.gov or call 302-645-1148.
Have a great time!! Relax!!!
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.
May 21st, 2012
Just a few days ahead is the “official” opening of the Delaware Beaches. With that comes the enjoyment of our parks and recreations. Cape Henlopen State Park has wonderful activities for the whole family. In order to enter the Park you need to pay an entry fee or you can buy a pass and use it all year.
For more information on passes and entry fees to the Delaware State Parks, please visit http://www.destateparks.com/fees/entry/index.asp.
Also, Cape Henlopen State Park has great summer programs, once those kids get bored after being home for a week or so. Visit http://www.destateparks.com/park/cape-henlopen and click on Summer Camps 2012.
And, if you want to check the ospreys that inhabit Cape Henlopen State Park please visit the web cam at http://www.destateparks.com/park/cape-henlopen. Click on Osprey Cam.
New for 2012: The Southern Delaware Botanic Gardens is an all volunteer, grass-roots organization dedicated to creating world-class botanical gardens that inspire and educate. Their website, www.delawaregardens.org, is under construction at the moment. In the meantime, you can Like them on Facebook. Search for Southern Delaware Botanic Gardens.
Wednesday, 5/23 – Chicks for Charity Dinner at Fish-On Restaurant located at the Village of Five Points in Lewes. It will benefit Friends Afterschool at Milton Elementary School “FAME”.
Milton Elementary School in the Cape Henlopen School District is partnered with Children & Families First and the University of Delaware Office of Service Learning to create FAME, a non-profit, innovative unique and holistic approach to addressing the needs of all school children. FAME provides activities to maximize their self-esteem and help them achieve their potential. They also offer summer camps, after school clubs, tutoring homework help, and the Strengthening Families Program.
Chicks for Charity was founded by Kari Ainsworth and Marci Urgo. It is a group dedicated to assisting those less fortunate. It was established in Lewes, Delaware. They have aided the residents of Sussex County since its inception. Many of the charitable organizations they have helped are essential community resource agencies.
Dinner on Wednesday at Fish On will start at 6:30 p.m. Two delicious entrees to choose from along with appetizer and dessert. $25 per person includes gratuity. Cash or checks only payable to Fish-On. Cash Bar available.
There will be a 50/50 raffle too. Please RSVP to gals4thegood@aol.com. Please, do not call the restaurant. Check what Chicks for Charity are all about at www.chicksforcharity.us.
Guess what? Guys are invited too. Don’t be shy!!
Thursday, 5/24 – Children’s Beach House Golf Classic – One Day, One Course, One Cause. Kick off the Summer Season while participating in this event that will take place in the beautiful Peninsula on Indian River Bay Golf Course. You can call 302-645-9184 to register or go on line at http://www.cbhinc.org/events/cbh-golf-classic.html.
Children’s Beach House has a mission: “Helping children with special needs reach their highest potential as functioning members of their family and community.”
Friday, 5/25 – Lightship Overfalls Opening Party & Auction – 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. This is the official gala kickoff of the Lightship Overfalls’ season. Fun, food and prizes for all!!
Location: Virden Retreat & Conference Center, University of Delaware Lewes Campus on Pilottown Rd.
This event is a major fundraiser in order to help support the Lightship Overfalls and its programs. Tickes are available in advance, online, at http://www.overfalls.org/events/2012_5_25_opening_party.html. They can also be purchased at Lewes Gourmet Puzzles, Kids Ketch, Lewes Chamber or by contacting Evelyn Kyritsis at 302-645-7168.
Lightship Overfalls is one of only 17 remaining lightships out of a total of 179 built from 1820 – 1952. It was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 2011. It is also one of 7 lightships still open to the public in the U.S. Visit www.overfalls.org for more information.
Saturday, 5/26 – 9/22 – It is the Historic Lewes Farmers’ Market 2012 Opening Season. 8 a.m. until Noon. Every Saturday. Location? Lewes Historical Society Complex at 110 Chipcarpenter Street in downtown Lewes.
Note: There are 3 dates when the market will be held at Shields Elementary in Lewes: June 23rs, July 14th and August 4th.
More info? Please visit http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org.
Sunday, 5/27 – Yoga with Dimitra at Canalfront Park from a.m. until 9 a.m., located at 211 Front St. in Historic Lewes. Bring your own mat or towel. More info? www.dimitrayoga.com. Also found on Facebook. More info on Canalfront Park can be found at www.lewescanalfrontpark.org.
Sunday, 5/27 – If you are a history buff, a veteran, or interested in learning about the Delaware Shore and WWII, then this might be just up your alley. Lantern Tour of Fort Miles will be on this coming Sunday from 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Tour the gun battery by lantern light and learn how soldiers defended our coast. It is for ages 10 and up with an adult. It is also limited to 30 people. Pre-registration is a must and it is required. $5 per person. Call 302-645-6852 to register and for more info.
Fort Miles is inside Cape Henlopen State Park. Fort Miles was a key piece in the nation’s coastal defense during WWII. In April of 2005 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
For more info., please visit http://www.destateparks.com/attractions/fort-miles/index.asp.
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