February 13th, 2013
It was Saturday, 2/9; God forbid we would miss a minute of the Barkfest’s Pet Pageant. Jody and I were seated at Cafe Azafran, located at 109 Market Street in Historic Lewes. It is one of those very popular local restaurants that for many years has been a favorite. A couple of years ago, they also opened another Cafe Azafran on 18 Baltimore Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Lunch in the Lewes location is served daily from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dinner is served Wednesday through Saturday beginning at 5 p.m. Tel. 302-644-4446. Website? http://www.cafeazafran.com.
We chose salads for lunch, but the restaurants has soups, sandwiches, mini-wiches and mini-ensaladas….yes, there is a Mediterranean influence. The salads tasted as good as they looked.
Chef Salad with chicken and Spanish ham over field greens, endive, artichokes, hard-boiled egg, roasted peppers, tomatoes and olives, balsamic vinaigrette and pecorino.
Spinach Salad with Manchego cheese, egg, crimini mushrooms, chickpeas, almonds, tomato, red onion, cucumber and toasted cumin vinaigrette.
We were totally satisfied, so, no dessert was necessary. Off we went around the corner to see if the pooches were getting ready.
This was the 7th Annual Pet Pageant taking place during the festivities of Barkfest. This was started by Lesley Bowers, owner of P.U.P.S. (Pawsitively Unique Pet Shop), located at 117 Second St. in Downtown Lewes. Website? http://www.pupsoflewes.com.
This event raised funds for the Georgetown SPCA. Website? http://www.delspca.org.
Doggies at The Beach….always present when helping the community to raise funds for those that cannot speak for themselves. Website? http://www.doggiesatthebeach.com.
Then, we noticed that even the street’s name was being changed for the day…perfect!
It was so chilly but we were there to support a good cause and to have fun. Some of the contestants were mingling; so were we.
All of a sudden I spotted Samson and Delilah. I had seen these beautiful Standard Poodles a few years ago, also competing on the Boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach. Then and now. So funny, the owners said their costumes were a little tighter this year.
There were several divisions….like the look-a-likes.
Lesley was the M.C. and stunning was a word used describing the costumes. Jim Ford, the Mayor of Lewes, handed the awards.
The crowds gathered and cheered!!
The photographers trying to get those perfect shots for the local newspapers.
And the pageant continued…the Queen of Hearts.
Dog Gone Pizzeria!! He was a winner.
A wagon full of Yorkies….
It was so much fun!!
This little girl was just hugging her pooch after they had won!! Priceless!!
And, this little one found his “forever” home when his foster mom decided to keep him.
Have a great one!!
Here, here, there, there...it feels soooo good!!
February 10th, 2011
I wish I could say spring is in the air. We just have to hang in there a bit longer. In the meantime, this is what’s happening at the Delaware Beaches.
Rehoboth Beach Film Society
The Film Society is seeking art submissions from local artists for the 2011 Film Festival!! If you would like your artwork to appear on the Fesival poster, program and t-shirts, then please visit www.rehobothfilm.com for guidelines. March 1st is the deadline.
Film submissions are also being accepted for the 14th anniversary of the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival from now until June 30th. Please visit the website above mentioned to learn how to submit a film. Pass the word around to any filmmakers you know. I hope Madison is reading this.
Delaware Comedy Theatre
Saturday, February 12 – Delaware Comedy Theatre will present “Il Mio Valentino Buffo”, an Italian wedding comedy. Time? 7:00 p.m. Where? At the Virden Center located at 700 Pilottown Rd., Lewes.
This is a fundraising event for The Wellness Community Delaware which is an affiliate of the cancer support community. This is a statewide organization dedicated to helping people with cancer and their loved ones. Please visit www.wellnessdelaware.org/upcomingevents.php.
On Saturday evening you can toast the happy couple, enjoy the buffet dinner and dance the night away. You will be entertained by this fabulous, innovative comedic troupe, and you will feel like family.
Think it will be fun to be a “wedding crasher”? This is your opportunity. Prizes will be given to the funniest guest in character. Be entertained and be entertaining.
Also, please bring $$$. Following local custom, the bride will participate in the $$$ dance. Biscotti, and Italian cookies will be available for purchase at the end of the evening.
$60 will include dinner and show. Tables of 10 will be $550 and tables of 8 will be $440. Cash bar will be available. The funds raised on this evening will directly benefit the The Wellness Community in Sussex County.
Please visit the above mentioned website for tickets or contact Marcia Esposito at 302-645-9150 or e-mail her at Mesposito@wellnessdelaware.org.
Monday, 2/14 – “Cupid Shoots Self in Foot V” – at 7:30 p.m. at Fish On at the Villages of Five Points, 17300 N. Village Main.
The Delaware Comedy Theatre will present Cupid Shoots Self in Foot V – Return of the Armed Love Baby!! It will review the pitfalls of being in and out of love.
Seating begins at 7:00 p.m. Full menu of great food and drinks will be available. Please call Fish On at 302-645-9790. Remember that the show will be adult-themed; not suitable for children.
The Delaware Comedy Theatre , www.delawarecomedytheatre.com is located at 131 Glade Circle West, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Tel. is 302-258.5443. This is the longest improv theater company in Delaware.
Improve is a form of theatre in which actors use improvisational acting techniques to perform spontaneously. No scrips, no memorized dialogue and no rehearsed scenes; just spontaneous.
Friday, 2/11 and Saturday, 2/12 – 5th Annual Lewes Winter Fest to be held at the historic commercial district surrounding Second St. It has a new name, though; Winter Fest Barkfest since it has become more dog oriented. Restaurants and businesses will be offering Valentine’s Day holiday specials. For more info., please call the Lewes Chamber at 302-645-8073.
Clear Space Theatre Company
Sunday, 2/13 – “Dirty Blonde” the bawdy essense of Mae West, explores the life of screen and stage legend at 3:00 p.m. at Clear Space Theatre Company located at 20 Baltimore Ave. (beach block). Please visit www.clearspacetheatre.org for tickets and information or call 302-227-2270.
Sunday, 2/13 – Sixth Valentine’s Chase & Couples 5K and 1 Mile Walk at 9:00 a.m. at the Cape Henlopen State Park at the Fishing Pier. Follow signs once inside the Park. Time? 9:00 a.m. Please contact Tim Bamforth at 302-644-8952 or visit www.seashorestriders.com.
Thursday, 2/17 – Salsa for Seniors and Argentine Tango at the Cape Henlopen Senior Center, 11 Christian St. The Tango will be held from Noon until 1:30 p.m. and the Salsa class from 1:30 until 2:55 p.m. $25 or $20 for senior center members.
Reservations are requested. No partner is necessary. Contact Ivonne Cimo at Dance Moves and Manners at 302-222-3755 at www.dancemovesandmanners.com.
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