Community Calendar
May 23 - May 23
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Harrington Public Library
Time: 6:00pm to close
Location: Harrington Public Library
Description: Reading to Dogs
Thursday, May 23rd: 6:00pm – Bring the children out and read to the dogs from L.E.A.P. (Literacy Education Assistance Pup)!! The dogs and their handlers are here to help readers gain confidence and have fun!
For more information contact: Harrington Public Library 302-398-4647 |
May 23 - May 23
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Kent County Young Republicans Meeting
The Kent County Young Republicans will meet on Thursday, May 23rd at 6:30 p.m. at W.T. Smithers Restaurant and Bar in Dover. There will be a Meet & Greet at 6:30 p.m. followed by the official meeting from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Topics will include upcoming events, membership growth, and summer activities. All Kent County residents aged 18 to 40 are invited to attend. Meeting details and additional information about the KCYRs can be found at here. Call 302-222-2577 for more information.
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May 24 - May 26
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10th Annual Horseshoe Crab Festival
Memorial Day weekend with activities Friday night, all day Saturday and Sunday in Milton and at Prime Hook This is a festival for the entire family and people of all ages. Everyone should gain some awareness of the natural beauty and bountiful natural resources that make Milton, its river , the Broadkill, and Prime Hook Wildlife Refuge a very special place. For any additional information call the Chamber of Commerce-302-684-1101 or HitsoricMilton.com. |
May 25 - May 26
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Bowers Beach Maritime Museum
Time: 10am Saturday to 3pm Sunday May 25th-26th
Location: Bowers Beach, DE
Description: Bowers Beach Buccaneer Bash
Family friendly pirate festival, period reenactors and vendors, music by Pirates for Sail and Salty Dogs. Costume contests, food and activities for children. Boat rides on the Captain's Lady.
Proceeds Benefit: Bowers Beach Maritime Museum & Bowers Fire Co.
For more information contact: Judy 302-335-1556 or visit bowersbeachmaritimemuseum/facebook |
May 25 - May 25
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Tommy Phillips Benefit/Memorial Cruise In
Saturday May 25th at Marvel's Carriage Museum, Georgetown, 10am-4pm. This is an Anything Shows Event to help the family of Tommy Phillips. So bring your hot rods, classics, muscle cars, low riders, pick ups, bikes, trikes, tractors, 4 wheelers, etc...ANYTHING SHOWS! This will be a happy, fun filled event to celebrate the life of Tommy Phillips and the things he loved to play with and work on! A minimum of $10 donation for entries and $5 for walk ins, all proceeds will go to Tommy's wife Christine. |
May 25 - May 25
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American Legion Post 17 Chicken BBQ
Saturday May 25th from 2pm until the chicken is sold out at American Legion Post 17 in Lewes. Get a 1/2 chicken, two sides, roll and dessert for $10. All proceeds benefit the American Legion Legacy Fund. For information call 302-645-9965. |
May 25 - May 25
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Milton Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
Milton Lions Club is holding a pancake breakfast at Goshen Hall, Saturday, May 25th from 7:30 to 11:30 AM. Price is $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children under 12. Goshen Hall is located at 114 Federal Street in Milton Delaware. |
May 25 - May 25
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Arts & Crafts Show
Fourth Annual Delaware by Hand Fine Arts & Crafts Show in the park at the Zwaanendael Museum, Lewes, Delaware from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission to the Delaware By Hand Spring Members' day show is FREE. Parking is available across the street from the park in the Lewes Presbyterian Church parking lot off of Franklin Avenue. For additional information on this show please contact the Biggs Museum at 302-674-2111.
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May 27 - May 27
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Milford Community Band Memorial Day Performance
The Milford Community Band, Kent and Sussex Counties longest-performing, year-round community band, will perform Monday, May 27th, at BiCentenial Park in Milford starting at 9 A.M. The band, founded in 1990, is part of Milford’s Memorial Day Program. They plan to perform show tunes, military marches, patriotic songs, and numbers from their vast catalog of music. |
May 27 - May 27
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Memorial Day Observance
The Town of Felton's annual memorial day observance will be held on Monday, May 27th at 10 a.m. at Odd Fellows Memorial Park. |
May 28 - May 28
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Bayhealth--Kent General Hospital Handbag Sale
The Junior Board of Kent General Hospital invites the community to its spring handbag sale. Join us at the sale, where you will find a wide assortment of beautiful designer bags priced 30 – 50% below retail. Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Bayhealth Kent General, Pavilion Balcony.
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May 31 - May 31
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Delaware Tech--Owens Campus
Nominations are currently being accepted for outstanding women to be recognized at the 2014 Women’s Day Celebration presented by Delaware Technical Community College and the Jack F. Owens Campus (Georgetown) Alumni Association. The closing date for nominations is Friday, May 31, 2013. To be eligible for nomination a woman must be age 18 or older and either a resident of Sussex County or the state of Delaware for at least five years or a non-Delaware resident whose employment or volunteer work impacted Delawareans for at least five years. Honorees are selected based on their professional or career achievements, leadership and vision, service to the community, impact on Sussex County and/or the state of Delaware, and personal and/or professional obstacles overcome. Eligible candidates should demonstrate exemplary accomplishments related to one or more of these areas: arts, business, community service, education, law, medicine, and public service.
For more information, call Alison Buckley, Owens Campus alumni coordinator, at 302-855-1607 or via e-mail at abuckley@dtcc.edu.
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May 31 - May 31
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Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary-Spring Fling
Get your tickets to Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary’s “Cause 4 Paws Spring Fling” at the Rehoboth Beach Country Club, May 31, 6 pm to midnight. Enjoy dinner, dancing with the Funsters, and a live and silent auction. Tickets are $100 each, available at Bin 66, CAMP Rehoboth, or email Bahrain@mchsi.com. Seating is limited so get your tickets today! |
May 31 - June 2
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Bayside Quilters of the Eastern Shore
Time: Fri & Sat 10-5:00 Sun 11:00-3:00
Location: Oxford MD Community Center and St Paul's church 225 Morris St., Oxford MD
Description: Quilting Event: “A Quilted Garden” Quilt Show in Oxford, MD
Bayside Quilters of the Eastern Shore Guild will host its second quilt show, “A Quilted Garden,” in tandem with the Oxford Garden Club’s Secret Gardens of Oxford Tour. The quilt show will be a three-day event running from Friday, May 31 through Sunday, June 2. The show will be held at two locations: the Oxford Community Center and St. Paul’s Church from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, May 31 and June 1 and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 2. There will be classes taught by National Quilt Artist Gyleen Fitzgerald as well as demos, exhibits, a boutique and appraisals.
Bayside Quilters is a quilt guild with about 180 members who meet the second Wednesday of each month at the Easton Fire House in Easton. The guild's members are committed to the creation, study and sharing of quilts as well as quilt making. Outreach programs are an important part of the guild’s activities. Talbot Hospice, Marine Mom's-Bethesda, 4H Hearts and Hands, Bear Hugs for Babies, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are just a few of the 22 organizations that have received donated quilts, pillows, receiving blankets and other items of comfort from the guild.
All of the quilts displayed at the show are ones that were made by members of the Bayside Quilters Guild. Some of the quilts and quilted items will be for sale to the public during the show.
Members of the Quilt Guild have asked Oxford residents to display quilts of all kinds over porch railings and fences during the weekend, providing a splash of color and promoting the beauty of Oxford.
For more information about the quilt show go to www.baysidequilters.com.
Bayside Quilters of the Eastern Shore, Inc. is a nonprofit organization
Also on the same weekend:
The Secret Gardens of Oxford Tour features eight beautiful gardens in Oxford on June 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., sponsored by the Oxford Garden Club. Tickets cost $15 in advance and $20 the day of the tour in Oxford Town Park. For more information, call 410-226-0222.
May 31-June 2 – Quilting Event “A Quilted Garden” – OCC and St. Paul’s Church, Oxford.
For more information contact: baysidequilters.com |
May 31 - May 31
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Worcester County Arts Camp
The Worcester County Arts Council is now accepting registrations for the annual Summer Arts Camp for children to be held June 17 through June 21, 2013 at Berlin Intermediate School. This camp is designed for students entering 3rd through 8th grades in fall 2013. The cost is $95.00 for the week long camp which is held from 9 am to 2:30 pm. Bus transportation from Pocomoke and Snow Hill for an additional $15.00 for the week will be offered. Registration form, including selection of art workshops offered this year, is available on the website www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org and the Arts Council’s office located at 6 Jefferson Street in Berlin. Deadline for registration is May 31. |
May 31 - May 31
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Lifestyle Document Management & Delaware State Dental Society
Time: 10 am - 2 pm
Location: Peninsula Dental Parking Lot (near BJ's in Millsboro)
Description: Prevent identity theft and save money by disposing of your confidential shred material into our locked document safes. All material will be securely transported and subsequently shredded at our plant-based destruction facility in Georgetown, DE. This is a FREE event!
For more information contact: Keith A. Holleger, 302-856-6387 or visit www.lifestyledocumentmanagement.com |
May 31 - May 31
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Bag Book Sale
There will be a $5 bag-a-book sale on Friday, May 31st at the Milford Public Libary. Sponsored by the friends of the Milford Library. Proceeds will benefit the public library. |
June 1 - June 1
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PurpleStride Delaware 5k Walk/Run
Time: Registration: 8:30AM; 5K Begins 10AM; Closing 11:30AM
Location: Dravo Plaza at Riverfront Wilmington
Description: Walk or run a 5k course at Dravo Plaza at Riverfront Wilmington! Enjoy music, food, kids' activities and awards, all while raising awareness of pancreatic cancer.
Choose a timed race, run for fun, or enjoy the family-friendly walk. Form a team to raise funds. Honor a loved one.
Proceeds Benefit: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
For more information contact: Amanda Hapgood at ahapgood@pancanvolunteer.org or visit purplestride.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1051828 |
June 1 - June 1
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VegRehoboth
Time: 11 am - 5 pm
Location: Epworth United Methodist Church, 9285 Holland Glade Rd., Rehoboth Beach, DE
Description: The Rehoboth Beach VegFest is a FREE outdoor festival celebrating the very best of vegetarian eating in and around the area. This outdoor festival features dozens of exhibitors, cooking demonstrations, speakers, and more – it’s got something for everyone from our friends and family to our four-legged companions.
For more information contact: info@rehobothvegfest.org or visit www.rehobothvegfest.org |
June 1 - June 1
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Endeavor Lodge / Home of The Brave
Time: 9am-3pm
Location: Rt.1 & Rt. 5, Milton, DE
Description: Annual Car, Truck, Motorcycle and Tractor Show. All Makes, Models Welcome. Registration $10/entry. Rain-date 6/2/13. Benefits Home of the Brave Milford, De. Best of Show - $200 Cash Award, Participants awards as well. 50/50 raffle, participant goody bages, first 25 registered get free-show shirt. food vendors, auction, kids games. Registration 9am-12pm. For more info: endeavorlodgecarshow@yahoo.com
Proceeds Benefit: Home of The Brave, Milford, DE
For more information contact: Rick Aydelotte 302-381-6817 or Mandy Hess 302-841-1826 or visit www.facebook.com/events/520016904698824/?ref=ts&fref=ts |
June 1 - June 1
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Delaware Public Archives--Behind the Scenes Tour
If you were born, married, or attended public school in Delaware, eventually the Delaware Public Archives will have a record of you. On Saturday, June 1, at 10:30 a.m. the staff of the Delaware Public Archives will conduct a tour of this remarkable facility. This annual “behind the scenes” tour of the building, conducted by Tom Summers, offers the public a rare opportunity to learn more about the role of the Archives, and see how the Archives preserves and protects the records that are important to every Delawarean. For more information, contact Tom Summers (302) 744-5047 or e-mail thomas.summers@state.de.us.
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June 1 - June 1
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Yard Sale
There will be a yard sale on Saturday, June 1st from 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon at Christ Episcopal Church, Milford. In case of rain, sale will be held inside Baker Hall. For more information call 335-4084. |
June 2 - June 4
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Les Miserables Auditions
The Possum Point Players will present the award winning musical Les Miserables in October, Auditions for Les Misérables will be held on June 2, 3, and 4 at 7 PM at Possum Hall. Those auditioning should bring a prepared vocal selection and there may be some limited dance movement required, so please dress comfortably. If someone cannot make those dates, has any questions, or wishes to volunteer in a backstage capacity, please call director Kenney Workman at 302-245-2755.
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June 5 - June 5
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Beebe's Classic at Baywood Greens
The eighth annual “Classic at Baywood Greens” is scheduled to take place Wednesday, June 5, at the championship golf course of Baywood Greens, seven miles west of Route 1 on John J. Williams Highway.
This popular event raises funds for the Robert & Eolyne Tunnell Cancer Center of Beebe Medical Center, furthering the Cancer Center’s mission of providing hope and wellness to its patients. Last year’s tournament raised $30,000. Individual player fees are $175 and foursomes are $700. Entry fees include the greens fee, warm-up, contests, a golf cart, GPS, breakfast, lunch, on-course refreshments, thank-you gift, door prizes and awards. To register for the tournament, or for sponsorship information, please contact Drew Walls, (302) 644-9936, or Beth Salaman, Beebe Medical Foundation Event Coordinator (302) 644-2951 ext. 16.
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June 7 - June 7
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Biggs Museum Sip and Shop
First Friday Sip and Shop at the Biggs Museum of
American Art in Dover, DE from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Join us for a family friendly evening out with opportunities to purchase a variety of artwork from Delaware by Hand artists.
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June 8 - June 8
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Indian River Bingo!
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Indian River Vol. Fire Company, Station One, in Oak Orchard is having a Longaberger and Vera Bradley Bingo on Saturday, June 8, 2013. Doors open at 6 p.m. and games start at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served, along with a Chinese Auction. Tickets are $20 in advance (includes chance to win an Early Bird prize) and $25 at the door. For more information, please contact (302) 945-8430.
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June 8 - June 8
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Georgetown/Ellendale VFW Post 2931
Time: 8:00 a.m. until
Location: Delaware Technical & Community College Owens Campus Georgetown DE
Description: Car Show! Awesome Car, Truck & Bike Show Supporting Veterans and Community. Sponsor: Georgetown/Ellendale VFW Post 2931. Open to all makes and models. Registration 8 a.m. to noon. Fee $15.00 per vehicle. 150 dash plaque awarded, 50 1st place trophies, 6 best in show. Vendors are Welcome. Food and Fun for Everyone. Alcoholic Beverages Prohibited. VFW Members of Post 2931 will be judged separately.
Proceeds Benefit: Georgetown/Ellendale VFW Post 2931 Supporting Veterans and Community
For more information contact: Dan Tidwell 302-542-1800 |
June 8 - June 8
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Miracle Mile Survivors Walk
In celebration of National Cancer Survivors’ Day, Beebe Medical Center’s Tunnell Cancer Center will host its 10th annual Miracle Mile cancer survivors’ walk, on June 8 on the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk. The event will begin at 7:30 a.m. at All Saints’ Episcopal Church on Olive Ave in Rehoboth Beach with registration. Participants then will gather at 8 a.m. and proceed to the boardwalk where they will gather together for a ceremony and then a short walk. They will return to the church for a light breakfast. All are welcome to this free event. Please contact the Tunnell Cancer Center at 302-645-3770 for more information, to register, or for special assistance the day of the event. Call early to receive a T-shirt. For more information, please visit us online at beebemed.org
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June 8 - June 8
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24th Annual Best of the Beach Art Auction
Beebe Medical Foundation’s 24th Annual Best of the Beach Art Auction, Dinner & Dance will take place on Saturday, June 8, beginning at 6 p.m. under a tent on the grounds of Beebe Medical Center’s Beebe Health Campus, located on Route 24 in Rehoboth Beach. For ticket or sponsorship information, please call Beebe Medical Foundation at (302) 644-2900. Beebe Medical Foundation was established in 1989 with the sole mission to raise philanthropic support for Beebe Medical Center. The Foundation is located at 902 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958. Visit us online at beebefoundation.org.
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June 8 - June 8
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Be Great 5K
The Be Great 5K will be held at 8 a.m. on June 8th at the Greater Milford Boys and Girls Club. A kids race will be held at 9 a.m. Regsitration is $20 advance, $25 on day of event. T-shirts for all 5K participants. To register go to www.milfordlive.com. |
June 8 - June 8
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American Legion Post 7
Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: 17488 S. duPont Highway, Harrington, DE 19952
Description: Chicken BBQ - 1/2 Chicken with two sides and a roll. Cost is $6.50.
For more information contact: 302-398-3566 or visit ckrtpost7.org |
June 9 - June 13
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15th Annual Chautauqua Tent Show--Lewes
Mankind’s age-old quest to understand the air and space and to travel through them will be brought to life during “America Takes Flight,” a Chautauqua [chu taw kwa] tent show that will take place from June 9th to 13th in historic Lewes. The program will feature historical re-enactors portraying Amelia Earhart on June 9th; the Italian astronomer Galileo on June 10th; Bessie Coleman, the first African-American female pilot on June 12th; and Charles Lindbergh on June 13th.
Admission is free and open to the public. For additional information, call the Zwaanendael Museum at area code 302-645-1148.
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June 13 - June 13
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Delaware Association for the Blind
Time: 6 pm
Location: Deerfield, Newark DE
Description: Close your eyes and see – Thursday, June 13, Delaware Association for the Blind Presents “Dining in the Dark”. Join us for this eye opening experience – a journey of taste, sound and touch, benefitting programs for the blind and visually impaired. Dinner will be held at Deerfield, in Newark, beginning with a silent auction, hors d'oeuvres, dinner under blindfold, and finish with awarding the Blind Excellence Service Tribute. To learn more call 302-998-5913 or visit dabdel.org.
Proceeds Benefit: Delaware Association for the Blind serving the blind and visually impaired in Delaware
For more information contact: Janet Berry (302) 998-5913 or visit www.dabdel.org |
June 14 - June 14
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Dover Mile--Flag Day Event
Do you have what it takes to conquer the Dover Mile? The fastest one-mile race in Delaware, the Dover Mile, returns to Flag Day on Friday, June 14. This one-mile event features a Masters and Sub Masters Run that is flat, fast and is USATF Certified. There is also a walk, a competitive walk and a fun run for all to enjoy! This rain or shine event begins with registration in front of Smithers Restaurant on South State Street and Loockerman Street at 5:00 p.m. The individual pre-registration is just $15 ($20 day of the event); a family of 3 is only $25 ($30 the day of the event); and a family of 4 or more pay just $30 to register ($35 day of the event). Entry forms are available from any Colonial Rotary member, by e-mail at Races4u@TriSportsEvents.Com or on-line at TriSportsEvents.com Sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting any member of Colonial Rotary. |
June 14 - June 23
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Possum Point Players Show
The Possum Point Players present their June mystery, Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None" will be their Dinner Theater offering. Directed by Titia Halfen, ten guilty strangers are trapped on an island. One by one, they are accused of murder. "And Then There Were None" will be presented on June 14, 15, 21 and 22; with Dinner at 6 PM and Show at 7:30 PM; and on June 16 and 23; with Dinner at 12:30 PM and Show at 2 PM. Tickets are $45 for Dinner and Show or $20 for Show Only. See the Possum Website for more details possumpointplayers.org or call the Possum Ticketline at (302) 856-4560.
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June 14 - June 14
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Little Creek Fire Company Father's Day Dinner
Bring Dad and enjoy All You Can Eat! Fried Chicken, BarB-Cured Ribs, Macroni & Cheese, Stewed Tomatoes, String Beans, Apple Sauce, Relish Tray, Rolls & Butter, Beverage & Assorted Desserts. There will be a Cash Bar of Beer and Wine. Friday, June 14th at 5pm to 7:30pm Adults: $12.00, Children (6-10) $6:00, Age 5 and under FREE! Please remember, we are no longer accepting $50.00 and $100.00 dollar bills. All proceeds benefit the Little Creek Vol. Fire Co. Auxiliary.
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June 15 - June 15
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23rd Annual Lewes Garden Tour
23rd Annual Lewes Garden Tour
Self-guided tour of seven private gardens and one public garden in the historic seaport town of Lewes, Delaware. Complementary activities include a garden market with vendors specializing in garden related retail items and working artists in the gardens. Saturday, June 15, 2013 10 AM – 4 PM RAIN OR SHINE! Garden Tour - $20 in advance; $25 the day of the tour, Tickets can be purchased in advance beginning Memorial Day Weekend at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce located at 120 Kings Highway in the Fisher-Martin House. Payment by charge (Visa and MC) by calling Chamber at (302)645-8073 or Toll Free-877-465-3937. Learn more at leweschamber.com. |
June 15 - June 15
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All You Can Eat Benefit for Bob and Pat Martin
Saturday June 15th at Milford Moose Lodge from Noon-4pm. $15 per person, PULLED PORK, HAMBURGERS, HOTDOGS, POTATO SALAD, COLESLAW, BAKED BEANS, BEER, TEA AND WATER. MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY "THE GOODTIME BOYS" AND "THE MEEK". TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE MILFORD MOOSE LODGE OR BY CONTACTING ELAINE NOLL (302) 682-9339 OR AT THE GATE. PAT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH LOU GERHIG'S DISEASE ALSO KNOWN AS A. L. SAND BOB IS LAID OFF FROM WORK. ALL THE PROCEEDS WILL GO TO OFFSET MEDICAL EXPENSES AND HOUSEHOLD NEEDS. |
June 15 - June 15
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Delaware Technical Community College
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: 100 Campus Drive, Dover, DE
Description: earn a guaranteed 10% reduction on the liability portion of your automobile insurance premium for 3 years. Participants will also have a 3-point credit applied toward their Delaware driving record via the DE Division of Motor Vehicles. Cost is $35; Register online at http://www.dtcc.edu in person in CCP office CTC 400, or by phone at 857-1400. This class is open to students, faculty, staff, and the general public.
For more information contact: Lisa Falconetti, 302-857-1419 or visit www.dtcc.edu |
June 15 - June 15
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American Legion Post 7
Time: 4 PM - til
Location: 17488 S. duPont Highway, Harrington, DE 19952
Description: Back in the Day Cruise-in. Tiki Bar and the Food Trailer will be open. Music from "Back in the Day" will be provided.
For more information contact: 302-398-3566 or visit ckrtpost7.org |
June 15 - June 15
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American Legion Post 7
Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: 17488 S. duPont Highway, Harrington, DE 19952
Description: Chicken BBQ - 1/2 Chicken with two sides & a roll. Cost is $6.50.
For more information contact: 302-398-3566 or visit ckrtpost7.org |
June 16 - June 16
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Indian River Father's Day Buffet
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Indian River Vol. Fire Co. is having an all-you-can eat Buffet Style Breakfast and Bake Sale on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16, 2013, from 7:30-11:00 a.m. at their Main Station in Oak Orchard. Adults $8 per person; children 5-12, $4 each, and under 5, free of charge.
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June 17 - June 21
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Harrington Parks and Rec-Soccer Camp
Harrington Parks & Recreation will host a British Soccer Camp! Camp will be held June 17th-21st at the soccer fields at St. Bernadette’s. Camp fee includes a FREE ball and t-shirt and if you register online by May 3rd, you will receive a FREE replica jersey! There are two ways to register. You can go to challengersports.com and register or you can mail in a form and payment to Challenger Sports. Forms can be picked up at the office during regular business hours or at the concession stand on Saturdays during the games. Would you like to host a coach? If you do, you receive an $80 rebate! When you register, there is an option to host a coach; what a cool way to have your children learn of another culture!!! |
June 19 - June 19
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3rd Annual Delaware Jr. Mud Run
Attention all kids, 6 yrs thru 13 yrs of age looking to have a good time and get dirty for a great cause! Come join us at the 3rd Annual Delaware Mud Run, JR, Wednesday night, June 19th at Frightland, Haunted attraction in Middletown. There are eight start times this year. You can register with your friends, for the heat time you wish. The last heat, at 7:45pm, will also accommodate runners needing assistance. Sound like fun? Find out all the details at www.delawaremudrunjr.com and find us on Facebook, at Delaware Mud Run Jr. FREE Parking and no entry fee for spectators of all ages! The cut off for registration is Friday, June 14th at midnight, so don’t wait, sign up today. |
June 20 - June 20
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Kent County Association of Realtors
Time: 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
Location: Maple Dale Country Club, Dover, DE
Description: The Kent County Association of Realtors will hold its 37th Annual golf tournament, Thursday, June 20th at Maple Dale Country Club in Dover. Proceeds benefit the KCAR Scholarship Foundation which annually awards college scholarships to Kent County High School seniors. The cost is $85.00 per player. We play a fun filled scramble format, so you don't need to be a pro to play. The entry fee includes range balls, lunch, greens fees, putting contest, beer & sodas on the course, Happy Hour, Dinner & loads of Prizes. Sponsorships are greatly appreciated.
Proceeds Benefit: KCAR Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
For more information contact: Jill Resh 302-678-9750 or visit www.kcar.org |
June 21 - June 22
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64th annual DELMARVA CHICKEN FESTIVAL
June 21 & 22, 2013 at Byrd Park in Snow Hill, Maryland. FREE ADMISSION! The Delmarva Chicken Festival is held in celebration of the chicken industry on the Delmarva Peninsula. The event will include Delmarva’s renowned Giant Fry Pan, arts, crafts, commercial exhibits, food, live entertainment, carnival games and rides, and more. The Delmarva Chicken Festival is sponsored annually by Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc. (DPI) and will be hosted in 2013 by the Town of Snow Hill and the Snow Hill Chamber of Commerce. For information contact Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc. at 800-878-2449 or visit dpichicken.org and click on 2013 Delmarva Chicken Festival
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June 21 - June 21
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The public is invited to participate in a benefit golf tournament, Friday, June 21 at the beautiful Maple Dale Country Club outside of Dover. Join teachers and other educators to benefit the Christopher K. Smith Future Teacher Scholarship Fund which provides tuition help to superior public school graduates in Delaware pursuing a career in education. Sponsored by DSEA, the tournament is for all level of golfer with its four-player “Scramble” format. For more information or to register, go to D-S-E-A dot org.
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June 22 - June 22
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Indian River Chicken and Dumpling Dinner
The Indian River Vol. Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary is having an All-You-Can Eat Chicken & Dumpling dinner on Saturday, June 22, 2013 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at their Main Station in Oak Orchard. Adults: $12/person ($22/couple if purchased one week in advance); Children ages 5-11, $6 each and under 5, free of charge. For more information, please contact (302) 945-8430 or (302) 856-1454. Proceeds will benefit the Indian River Vol. Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary.
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June 22 - June 22
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DFRC
Time: 3:30 pm-11 pm
Location: University of Delaware Stadium, Newark, DE
Description: The 58th annual DFRC Blue-Gold All*Star Football Game features high school participants from almost 50 different schools in DE. Proceeds benefit programs that enrich the lives of Delawareans with intellectual disABILITIES.
Proceeds Benefit: Programs that enrich the lives of Delawareans with intellectual disABILITIES
For more information contact: Renée Blessington (302) 454-2730 or visit dfrc.org/blue-gold-football-game |
June 22 - June 22
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American Legion Post 7
Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: 17488 S. duPont Highway, Harrington, DE 19952
Description: Chicken BBQ - 1/2 Chicken with two sides & roll. Cost is $6.50.
For more information contact: 302-398-3566 or visit ckrtpost7.org |
June 29 - June 30
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Delmarva Board Sports
Time: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Location: Fenwick Island and Millville, DE
Description: Welcome to Paddle Fenwick a weekend festival of Stand-Up Paddle (SUP) board fun racing and fund raising for a worthy cause Operation Second Chance . Paddle Fenwick kicks off on Saturday June 29th with a day of “Everything SUP” Paddler registration & packet pickup, SUP clinics, Yoga, Doggie Social Paddle, sprint races and demonstrations capped off with Happy Hour @ Harpoon Hanna’s and the new and exciting NightSUP™ demos for race participants.
Race day will be Sunday June 30th at Holts Landing State Park Millville, Delaware featuring our main event a 5.0 mile course for our fast and furious paddlers and a 2.5 mile run for our fun and festive paddlers. Awards will be given for overall top three men and women and age groups. The day will wrap up with our Kids event for our future SUP super stars.
So get involved and sign up here as a Paddler, Sponsor, Individual Donor or Volunteer. All proceeds from Paddle Fenwick 2013 will go to Operation Second Chance a wonderful non-profit organization committed to serving our wounded combat veterans recovering in Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and transitioning back to civilian life.
Proceeds Benefit: Operation Second Chance
For more information contact: Janis Markopoulos 302.537.6500 ext. 4 or visit www.paddlefenwick.com |
June 29 - June 29
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American Legion Post 7
Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: 17488 S. duPont Highway, Harrington, DE 19952
Description: Chicken BBQ - 1/2 Chicken with two sides & roll. Cost is $6.50.
For more information contact: 302-398-3566 or visit ckrtpost7.org |
September 14 - September 14
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Cancer Support Community--Wings of Hope
The 3rd Annual Wings of Hope . . . A Butterfly Release to benefit the Cancer Support Community Delaware (formerly The Wellness Community Delaware) is scheduled for Saturday, September 14, 2013 (Rain date is Sunday, September 15). The event will be held at the Medical Arts Building, 18947 John J. Williams Highway in Rehoboth Beach, from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Wings of Hope . . . A Butterfly Release is a community-wide event in support of all of our Sussex County neighbors who have been touched by cancer. This very special event embodies the Cancer Support Community Delaware’s mission of hope and support. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are available. For more contact Lily Gosnear, Special Events Coordinator, at 302-645-9150 or lgosnear@cscde.org.
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September 14 - September 14
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Pedal Away Prostate Cancer
Save the date for “Pedal Away Prostate Cancer,” a 25-mile bike race to be held on September 14, 2013. The annual event is sponsored by Bayhealth and the Delaware Prostate Cancer Coalition, and raises funds that support Bayhealth’s free community prostate screening program and educational outreach. Starting at the Eden Hill Medical Center in Dover, the event is open to cyclists of all abilities, with top finishers receiving prizes. A picnic lunch will be held afterwards. To learn more or register, visit bikereg.com and search for “Pedal Away Prostate Cancer.”
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September 21 - September 21
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Indian River Craft Fair--Vendors Needed
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Indian River Vol. Fire Company is having a craft fair at their Main Station No. One in Oak Orchard, Millsboro, Delaware on Saturday, September 21, 2013, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 8’x10’ space is $25 (provide your own table). For further information, please contact Janet at (302) 945-4808.
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September 26 - September 26
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Cancer Support Community
The Strides for Hope Team states “The money raised in Delaware, stays in Delaware!” Funds raised will benefit people affected by cancer here in Kent County. This year the team will travel to San Francisco, California to walk or run in the Half Moon Bay International Marathon September 26th through September 30th. The Cancer Support Community Delaware is recruiting members for their Strides for Hope team.. Half Moon Bay offers a 5K as well as a ½ Marathon. Please call Michaelene Carlton for more information at 302-734-0898 or e-mail mcarlton@cscde.org. |
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