Athletics
Strider Races, weekly 5k. Call 947-1772 for details.
Family Fun
Cape May Ferry to the Cape May
County Park and Zoo
Call 1-800-64-FERRY
CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK
Summer Program Schedule
DELAWARE SEASHORE STATE PARK
FENWICK ISLAND STATE PARK
FORT DELAWARE STATE PARK
KILLEN'S POND STATE PARK
TRAP POND STATE PARK
INDIAN RIVER LIFE SAVING
STATION MUSEUM
Winswept Stables
Petting Zoo Open Daily 3-6
Saturday Pony Rides (Fee)
Lewes. Call 645-1651
Salisbury Zoo -- Free
Call (410) 548-3188
Education and Tours - (410) 742-2640
Educational Fun
Delaware Agriculture Museum and Village
(In Dover) Call (302) - 734-1618 for special
events.
Shipwreck Museum (Free)
708 Ocean Highway
Fenwick Island, DE
539-9366
Lewes Historical Society
Walking Tour - 645-7670
Fishing
Ocean City Challenge Fishing Tournament - ongoing -
throughout the summer.
www.occhallenge.com
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June 2012
June 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 2012; 8 PM Fri and
Sat; 2 PM Sun
Possum Point Players presents I REMEMBER MAMA
Possum Hall, Georgetown, DE
The Possum Point Players are readying the modern,
memorable show I Remember Mama for audiences in
June. A comedy, written by John Van Druten, based on
Kathryn Forbes’ book Mama’s Bank Account, jumped
from the Broadway stage, to the silver screen, and
then on to the television screen as one of TV’s
first broadcast shows. It has been described as "one
of the most heartwarming depictions of American life
yet to reach the stage."
Tickets are $18 for adults, $17 for students and
seniors, and $5 for children 12 and under. Tickets
are now on sale online at
www.possumpointplayers.org and also by phone at
302-856-4560.
June 9
Strawberry Extravaganza
Possum Hall, Georgetown, DE
The Lewes Historical Society will be hosting a
Strawberry Festival on June 9. The day will begin
with a Strawberry themed Historic Lewes Farmers
Market from 8:00am-12:00pm at the Historic Complex
at 110 Shipcarpenter Street in historic Lewes. Not
only will the Farmers Market vendors feature
strawberry themed goodies, but folks can also enjoy
strawberry product cooking demonstrations and face
painting. Don't miss this fun community event! The
Strawberry Festival is $7 for members and $10 for
nonmembers. Ticket Preregistration is Required:
302-645-7670 (ext. 10). Mention Sprouting Chefs when
you call for reservations if your kids would like to
join in on the activities. For more information on
The Lewes Historical Society, please visit
www.historiclewes.org or call 302-645-7670.
June 15
Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra & USAF Academy Blue
Steel Band - 7pm
Freeman Stage, Fenwick Island, DE
Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra & USAF Academy Blue
Steel Band $10 for adults. Kids free. An American
Celebration: Join the Mid-Atlantic Symphony
Orchestra and conductor Julien Benichou in this
unique opportunity to hear the United States Air
Force Academy’s acclaimed band, BLUE STEEL. The
program includes light classics, jazz, patriotic
pops and a little bit of Rock ‘n’ Roll! $10 • Kids
are free
June 16
Lewes Garden Tour
10:00am - 5:00pm
Private and public gardens in and around
Lewes open for view. Garden market, lectures
and demonstrations, and food in Zwaanendael
Park.
Tickets available Memorial Day weekend at
the Lewes Chamber of Commerce, 120 Kings
Highway, and other local businesses. For
credit card orders or for more information,
call 302-645-8073 or
www.leweschamber.com
Sponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce
June 16
All you can eat Fried Chicken Dinner
Roxana Vol. Fire Company 35943 Zion Church Road,
Frankford, DE. 19945
4PM to 8PM
All you can eat Fried Chicken Dinner, June 16, 2012
at the Roxana Vol. Fire Company. 4PM to 8PM Adults
$12.00 Children $6.00 & Carryouts $12.00 For more
information call 302-436-2300
June 21
First State Detachment of the Marine Corps League
Ocean View, Delaware 7th Annual Golf Tournament at
the Ocean City Golf Club
Ocean City Golf Club 11401 Country Club Drive
Berlin, MD 21811
0745-1500
On June 21, 2012, the First State Detachment of the
Marine Corps League Ocean View, Delaware will hold
its 7th Annual Golf Tournament at the Ocean City
Golf Club, Seaside Course, 11401 Country Club Drive,
Berlin, Maryland 21811. This fund raising event will
help with our commitment to assist our military,
veterans, their families, youth groups and those
less fortunate in our local Delaware and Maryland
communities. Costs: $85.00 per player, includes:
golf & cart, lunch & beverage, door prizes, gift bag
& Special Hole in One Contest.
June 23-24
The Lewes Historical Society
Mid-Atlantic Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival 2012
See works by over 40 great sea glass and coastal
artists including decoy carvers and other waterfowl
artists on Saturday, June 23, 2012 9:00am-4:00pm and
Sunday, June 24, 2012 9:00am-3:00pm at The Lewes
Historical Society Complex, 110 Shipcarpenter
Street, Lewes, Delaware 19958. Passes are $5.00 and
are good for both days of the show. Advance gate
passes are available for sale beginning Memorial Day
2012 at Sand n Stones at 112 Front Street in Lewes
and the Ryves Holt House Museum Shop at Second &
Mulberry Streets in historic Lewes. To apply as a
vendor or for more information, email cassandra@historiclewes.org
or visit
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July
July 26
Best of Delaware Party
6:00-9:00 PM
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
The Best of Delaware Party is a fun event that
celebrates excellence and raises funds for worthy
local causes. It continues to be one of the most
popular events in the state. The people, places,
services, and restaurants that have received an
esteemed Best of Delaware award use this night to
showcase why they are worthy of their title. Guests
are excited to get out, see old friends, make new
ones, dance, drink, and sample the vast array of
delicious food and enjoyable products offered by our
winners.
July 14
Kelly J. Fritchman 5K
(8am-11am)
Location: Irish Eyes Pub, 213 Anglers Rd.,
Lewes, DE 19958
This 5K event is in memory of Kelly J. Fritchman,
wife of Todd Fritchman, captain of the Dewey Beach
Patrol, who passed away from complications due to
cystic fibrosis. The 5K benefits the swimming
scholarship that has been established by her family
at the University of Delaware. We are including a 'kiddie
k' to make this a family event for all. Join our
after race party. All donations are gladly accepted.
Please send any questions to: kjfscholarship@comcast.net
July 14
The Lewes Historical Society July Craft Show 2012
The Lewes Historical Society invites you to our
summer Craft Fair being held on July 14, from 9am
until 4 pm at the Historical Complex at Second &
Shipcarpenter Streets, just one block from downtown
Lewes. Admission will be $5.00 per person, children
under 12 are free. This event benefits educational
and preservation programs at The Lewes Historical
Society. Lewes is an exciting destination for craft
buyers with its wealth of historical sites, museums,
unique shops, restaurants and pristine beaches. The
Historic Complex consists of numerous historic
buildings that are open to the public. These houses
and museums, surrounded by trees and gardens provide
a beautiful backdrop for the Craft Fair. Come spend
the day and have lunch at the beautiful grounds of
the shaded Historic Complex. Ample parking is
available for both visitors and exhibitors. See the
art work of the fine craftsmen of Delaware and the
Eastern Shore and listen to festive live music. For
more information or if you are an artist interested
in being a vendor, please contact the Society for
more information at cassandra@historiclewes.org or
download an application at
www.historiclewes.org.
July 21
All you can eat Fried Chicken Dinner
Roxana Vol. Fire Company 35943 Zion Church Road,
Frankford, DE. 19945
4PM to 8PM
All you can eat Fried Chicken Dinner, July 21, 2012
at the Roxana Vol. Fire Company. 4PM to 8PM Adults
$12.00 Children $6.00 & Carryouts $12.00 For more
information call 302-436-2300 |
August
August 4
The Lewes Historical Society Antiques Show 2012
The Lewes Historical Society invites you to the 49th
Lewes Antiques Show being held on August 4, from 9am
until 4 pm at the Historical Complex at Second &
Shipcarpenter Streets, just one block from downtown
Lewes. Admission will be $5.00 per person, children
under 12 are free. Enter the show earlier than 9am
for a sneak preview at $15 per person. This event
benefits educational and preservation programs at
The Lewes Historical Society. Getting ready for its
49th season in 2012, The Lewes Historical Society
Antiques Show has the distinction of being the
Society's oldest continuing tradition. Comprised of
many quality antique dealers from the Mid-Atlantic
region, the show attracts over 2,500 visitors. If
you are an interested antique vendor, please contact
the Society for more information at cassandra@historiclewes.org
or download an application at
www.historiclewes.org.
August 18
All you can eat Fried Chicken Dinner
Roxana Vol. Fire Company 35943 Zion Church Road,
Frankford, DE. 19945
4PM to 8PM
All you can eat Fried Chicken Dinner, August 18,
2012 at the Roxana Vol. Fire Company. 4PM to 8PM
Adults $12.00 Children $6.00 & Carryouts $12.00 For
more information call 302-436-2300 |
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