Friday, March 12
University of Delaware’s Land and Sea Lecture Series to feature University of Delaware president Patrick T. Harker, 10 a.m. in the Virden Center on the campus of the College of Earth, Ocean and Environment, Pilottown Rd., Lewes. Free; public invited.
Dinner at American Legion Post 17, 5-8 p.m., with DJ Dave Lemmon at 6 p.m., American Legion Rd., Lewes. Call 645-9965.
Knights of Columbus to host a Lenten dinner, 5-7 p.m. (last seating 6:30 p.m.) at the St. Jude Parish Hall, Rt. 1 at Five Points. Fish platters cost $8-$9 for adults; $5 for children 12 and under. Soda, beer and wine available, add $.50 for takeouts. Public invited; for details, call Bob, 644-4727.
World Day of Prayer service, 7 p.m. at Mount Zion Holy Church, 325 Front St., Milton. The Rev. Denise Founds will bring the message. Several area churches will participate; refreshments to follow. For details, call Esther Knapp, 684-3055.
Overfalls Foundation to meet, 7:30 p.m. at the Lewes Public Library, Kings Hwy. and Adams Ave., Lewes. State Rep. Ruth Briggs King to speak. An update on the construction of a new slip for the Lightship Overfalls also will be presented. Refreshments to follow.
March 12-13
Rehoboth Beach Film Society and CAMP Rehoboth to present Another Take, a gay- and lesbian-themed film series, 7 p.m. each night at CAMP Rehoboth, 37 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Tickets, $7, available by calling 645-9095. Seating is limited and advance ticket purchases are suggested.
Bag Days Sale at All Saints’ Parish Thrift Shop, 20673 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth Beach Plaza shopping center; hours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Fri.; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat.; fill 13-gallon bag with clothing for $5. Call 226-3123 for details.
Beebe Treasure Chest Thrift Store to hold a bag sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at the store, Rt. 1 in the Midway Shopping Center.
March 12-14
Clear Space Productions to present “Fiddler on the Roof,” 7 p.m. March 12-13; 3 p.m. March 14, at the Cape Henlopen High School theatre, Kings Hwy., Lewes. For details and tickets, call 644-3810, or visit clearspaceproductions.org.
Saturday, March 13
An Afternoon of Fashion and Food to benefit Doctors Without Borders will be presented by Azura Clothing and Hobos Restaurant, noon to 3 p.m. at the restaurant, 56 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Event includes gourmet luncheon and fashion show. Cost, $35 in advance; $40 at the door. For details and tickets, call 226-9650.
Wellness Community-Delaware to hold an anniversary celebration, 10 a.m. to noon at its headquarters at the Beebe Health Campus, Rt. 24 just west of Rt. 1. Brunch and entertainment will be provided. For details and to RSVP, call 645-9150.
Free eye screening clinic 9 a.m. to noon at Epworth UM Church, Holland Glade Rd. just north of Rehoboth Beach. Dr. Rodolfo Rios will perform physical eye exams, refractions and eye pressure testings. For details and an appointment, call 227-7743, Ext. 108.
Indoor garage sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the CHEER Community Center, Rt. 9 and Sand Hill Rd., Georgetown. Donations welcome. Vendor space available for $15; includes table and two chairs. Food and refreshments will be for sale. For details, call Gina, 854-9500.
Chinese auction, 6 p.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Fire Hall, Rehoboth Ave. First envelope costs $10; all others $5. Snacks available.
Fashion show and luncheon, noon at the Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge, Rt. 23 just west of Five Points. Tickets, $18 per person available in advance at the lodge. For details, call B.J. Young, 945-1936.
Rehoboth Beach Yoga will hold a free introductory Svaroopa yoga class, 4 p.m. at the studio, 20245 Bay Vista Rd, Rehoboth Beach. For details, call 226-1071.
Dover English Country Dancers to host its Spring Assembly, 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Grange Hall, S. Governor’s Ave., Dover. Admission, $15 for members; $18 for nonmembers; $10 for youth 18 and under. For details, call 302-697-7858.
Milton Historical Society seeks volunteers to serve as docents at the Lydia B. Cannon Museum. Volunteer information and training session will be held 10-11:30 a.m. at the museum, 210 Union St., Milton. For details, call 684-1010.
East Coast Garden Center to present a hands-on bonsai workshop with Dr. Joseph Schanno, 10 a.m. at the center, Cordrey Rd. east of Millsboro. Fee to be announced; for details, call 945-3489.
East Coast Garden Center to present a cooking demonstration with chef Matt Haley, noon at the center, Cordrey Rd. east of Millsboro. Menu and cost to be announced; for details, call 945-3489.
Barbecue dinner, 5-7 p.m., $6; karaoke with DJ Sherman and door prizes, 6-10 p.m., at American Legion Post 5, 300 King Charles Ave., Rehoboth Beach; open to public. For details call 227-8999.
The Folk Heroes from Salisbury, Md., to present a night of Irish music, 8 p.m. at the Milton Theatre, Union St., Milton. Tickets, $10 in advance by calling 684-3400 (credit card only); $12 at the door.
Tour of Fort Miles, 2 p.m. at the battery located at Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes. Cost, $5 for adults; $2.50 for children. Preregister by calling 645-6852.
Ted Lewis to exhibit his blooming orchids, 2-5 p.m. at CAMP Rehoboth, 37 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth.
Chipper’s Dippers Polar Bear Plunge Team to host the fifth annual Polar Bear Ball, 8 p.m. to midnight at J.D. Shuckers Seafood Grill, Rt. 24 in Peddlers Village, Angola. Live music will be provided by Salli and the Sallivators. Admission is free, but donations to Special Olympics Delaware are encouraged.
Art show at Wilmington University Rehoboth Ave. site, 3-5 p.m., featuring the work of Delaware Shore Artists Group; free of charge. For details call 227-6295.
Sunday, March 14
Lewes Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Delaware, 1 p.m. at the Boardwalk at the end of Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at the Bandstand. For details, call 302-831-4653, or visit plungede.org.
Learn to make a Turks-head knot bracelet, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Indian River Life-Saving Station, Rt. 1 south of Dewey Beach. Cost, $7.50 per person includes materials and instruction. For details and to register, call 227-6991.
Lantern tour of the Indian River Life-Saving station, 7 p.m. at the station, Rt. 1 south of Dewey Beach. Cost, $7.50 per person; preregistration required by calling 227-6991.
Showing of the movie “Bend It Like Beckham,” 3 p.m. at the Milton Theatre, Union St., Milton. Tickets, $5 for adults; $2 for children. For details, visit miltontheatre.org.
Millsboro Art League to host a middle school art show, 2-4 p.m. at the league gallery, 203 Main St., Millsboro. For details, call 934-6440.
Monthly breakfast, 7-11 a.m., at Milford American Legion Post 3, Rehoboth Blvd. Cost, $7 adults, $4 children 5-12 years old; free, 4 and under. Call 422-3844 for details.
Monday, March 15
Wing night at American Legion Post 17, American Legion Rd., Lewes, with 35-cent wings and $1 drafts. Call 645-9965.
Delaware Helpline director Kathleen Anderson to present a program on the Helpline’s new 2-1-1 service. 10 a.m. at the Harbour Lights CHEER Center, 34211 Woods Edge Dr., Lewes. Open discussion to follow; public invited.
Tuesday, March 16
Zwaanendael Women’s Club to meet, 1 p.m. at the clubhouse, Savannah Rd. and Third St., Lewes. Speakers include Jessie Lanier from CHEER and Linda Rogers from RSVP. New members and guests welcome.
Longaberger and Vera Bradley bingo, 6 p.m. at the Georgetown Fire Hall, S. Bedford St., Georgetown. Tickets, $20 in advance by calling Cathy, 745-5056; $25 at the door. Event also includes raffle drawings and a Chinese auction; refreshments will be available.
Wednesday, March 17
Showing of the movie “Waking Ned Devine,” 7:30 p.m. at the Milton Theatre, 110 Union St., Milton. Tickets, $5. For details, visit miltontheatre.org.
Ham and cabbage dinner, $4, 2-6 p.m. with DJ Sherman and karaoke at American Legion Post 17, American Legion Rd., Lewes. Call 645-9965.
Soup and bread supper, 5:30 p.m. followed by vespers, 6:10 p.m. at Epworth UM Church, Holland Glade Rd. just north of Rehoboth Beach. For details, call 227-7743.
Sussex Amateur Radio Association to meet, 6:30 p.m. at the Marvel Carriage Museum, S. Bedford St., Georgetown. New members welcome. For details, visit sussexamateurradio.com.
St. Patrick’s Day Purse Party, 4 p.m., at Brandywine Assisted Living at Seaside Pointe, behind Super G, Rehoboth; purses available for Chinese auction bid; Irish libations; proceeds benefit local Alzheimer’s Association. To RSVP call 226-8750.
Thursday, March 18
Tech Night to present “Online Newspapers, Wall Street Journal and NPR Broadcast Transcripts” with librarian Mary Bernheisel, 6 p.m. at the Lewes Public Library, Kings Hwy. and Adams Ave., Lewes. Free; for details, call 645-4633.
Sussex County Pomona Grange to meet for a covered dish dinner, 6:30 p.m. at the Reliance Grange at Gethsemane UM Church, 2701 Woodland Ferry Rd., Seaford. For details, call 645-8098.
AAUW Coastal-Georgetown branch to meet, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Harpoon Hanna’s, Rt. 54, Fenwick Island. Members are encouraged to bring guests. For details, call Sherri, 226-2296.
Shrub production nursery tour with George Malin, 10 a.m. at the East Coast Garden Center, Cordrey Rd. off Rt. 24 east of Millsboro. For details, call 945-3489.
Read Aloud Delaware volunteer training session, 10 a.m. in the conference room at Delaware National Bank, Rt. 1, Rehoboth Beach. For details, call 856-2527.
March 18-21
Clear Space Productions to present “Fiddler on the Roof,” 7 p.m. March 18-20; 3 p.m. March 21, at the Cape Henlopen High School theatre, Kings Hwy., Lewes. For details and tickets, call 644-3810, or visit clearspaceproductions.org.
Friday, March 19
University of Delaware’s Land and Sea Lecture Series to present “The Great Depression and the Road to Recovery” with economics professor James. L. Butkiewicz, 10 a.m. in Room 104 of the Cannon Laboratory on the campus of the College of Earth, Ocean and Environment, Pilottown Rd., Lewes. Free.
Dinner at American Legion Post 17, 5-8 p.m. with DJ Sherman and karaoke, American Legion Rd., Lewes. Call 645-9965.
Lewes Historical Society Collectors’ Corner exhibit featuring samplers, quilts, teapots, art, etc., 7:30 p.m. at Lewes Presbyterian Church hall, Kings Hwy., Lewes. Public welcome; light refreshments. Call 645-7670.
Cape Henlopen Educational Foundation to present its Winterjam fundraiser, 7-11 p.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, Rehoboth Ave. Event features live music and dancing, raffles, door prizes, silent auction and more. Tickets, $15 at the door.
Delmarva Roots series continues with the screening of “Tindewoks” and a sneak preview of “Hands of Harvest,” 7 p.m. at the Milton Theatre, 110 Union St., Milton. Tickets, $4, available at the door. For details, visit miltontheatre.org.
Knights of Columbus to host a Lenten dinner, 5-7 p.m. (last seating 6:30 p.m.) at the St. Jude Parish Hall, Rt. 1 at Five Points. Fish platters cost $8-$9 for adults; $5 for children 12 and under. Soda, beer and wine available, add $.50 for takeouts. Public invited; for details, call Bob, 644-4727.
Meeting of the Overfalls Foundation, 7:30 p.m. at the Lewes Public Library, Kings Hwy. and Adams Ave., Lewes. Pres Lee will present an update on the ship’s slip construction. Refreshments to follow.
Vera Bradley bingo, 6 p.m. at the Indian River Fire Hall, Rt. 5, Oak Orchard. Tickets, $20 in advance by calling 947-2348; $25 at the door.
Peel-your-own shrimp, 5-9 p.m. at the Rehoboth VFW Post, State Rd., Rehoboth Beach. One pound of shrimp, $10; one pound of shrimp with small pitcher of beer or soda, $11; oyster sandwich, $4, clam strips, $5; crab cake sandwich, $5. For details, call 227-3469.
March 19-20
Bag Days Sale at All Saints’ Parish Thrift Shop, 20673 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth Beach Plaza shopping center; hours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Fri.; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat.; fill 13-gallon bag with clothing for $5. Call 226-3123 for details.
Saturday, March 20
Rehoboth Beach Theatre of the Arts to present David Stone: The Johnny Cash Experience, 8 p.m. at the theatre, 20 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Tickets, $30 for adults; $25 for senior citizens 65 and older and students 18 and under. For details and reservations, call 227-7303.
Fifth annual preschool fair hosted by the Moms Club of Rehoboth Beach, 10 a.m. to noon at Beacon Middle School, Rt. 24 near Angola. Area preschool representatives will be on hand to provide information. For details, call 945-8095.
Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra to present its spring concert, 7:30 p.m. at Mariner’s Bethel Church, Central Ave., Ocean View. Pre-concert talk begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets, $29.75 for adults; $10 for students. For details, call 888-846-8600.
Merchants’ Attic and general public garage sales sponsored by the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, Rehoboth Ave. Cost of a 10-by-10-foot space is $65 and includes a table and two chairs. Additional tables available for $5. Space is limited; for details and reservations, call Juli, 227-6446.
The Jefferson School/Milton Theatre fundraiser to present an interactive family concert with the Folk Heroes, 6 p.m. at Irish Eyes, 105 Union St., Milton. Irish Eyes will donate 10 percent of the night’s proceeds to The Jefferson School. Tickets, $20 for adults; $15 for children. For details, visit miltontheatre.org.
Brandywine Baroque to present Birds, Bees & Beasties: Nature in Music, 7:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s Church, Second and Mulberry sts., Lewes. Tickets, $15 for adults; $6 for students available at the door.
Spaghetti dinner and Chinese auction, 4-7 p.m. at the Cape Henlopen Senior Center, 11 Christian St., Rehoboth Beach. Tickets, $8 available at the door.
Shrimp and pulled pork dinner featuring a half pound of shrimp, one pulled pork sandwich and baked beans, 5-8 p.m. or until sold out at American Legion Post 5, King Charles Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Public invited.
Sussex County Democrats spring dinner, 6 p.m. at the CHEER Community Center, Rt. 9 and Sand Hill Rd., Georgetown. Reception begins at 5:30 p.m. Cost, $40 per person. Event also includes live and silent auctions. For details and tickets, call Rebecca Breasure, 856-2173.
Sussex County Genealogical Society to present “Irish-American Research – The Basics 101” with Nancy Lyons, 10:30 a.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Public Library, Rehoboth Ave. For details, call Ralph Nelson, 875-5418.
Annual Lewes Pet Parade, 2-4 p.m. at Second St., Lewes. Sussex County SPCA also will participate.
Scrapbooking fundraiser sponsored by the Milford High School majorettes, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Coastal Magic Training Facility, 1001 Mattlind Way, Milford. Cost, $20 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.); $25 (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.) includes all meals, table space, door prizes and registration gift. For details and to register, call Lynn Wilkins, 335-0638.
Delaware Equine Council to hold its fifth annual dinner/dance scholarship fundraiser, 6-10 p.m. at the Delaware Agricultural Museum, Rt. 13, Dover. For details and tickets, call Stan, 684-3966.
Annual beach grass planting sponsored by DNREC, 9 a.m. to noon. Beaches in Bethany, South Bethany and Fenwick Island are in need of volunteers. Those interested should register by calling 302-739-9921.
Sunday, March 21
Dining with Progressives to host dinner and a town hall meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Fish On in the Villages of Five Points, Savannah Rd., Lewes. Ed Lewandowski, executive director of the Center for the Inland Bays, will moderate the town hall meeting. For details and to RSVP, call Joanne Cabry, 226-5019.
Breakfast at American Legion Post 17, 9-11 a.m., followed by Relay for Life silent auction fundraiser, American Legion Rd., Lewes. Call 645-9965.
An Afternoon with Bryan Clark, 2-5 p.m. at American Legion Post 28, Rt. 24 near Oak Orchard. Tickets, $20 per person include light hors d’oeuvres, coffee and tea; cash bar available. For details and tickets, call Pat, 947-4891.
Sussex Family YMCA to hold its third annual Spin-a-thon, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the YMCA, Church St., Rehoboth Beach. Eight instructors will lead participants through four hours of spinning – an indoor group cycling program. Cost, $20 per hour with proceeds to benefit the YMCA’s fitness programs. For details and to register, call 296-9622.
Showing of the movie “Waking Ned Devine,” 2 p.m. at the Milton Theatre, 110 Union St., Milton. Tickets, $5. For details, visit miltontheatre.org.
Monday, March 22
Wing night at American Legion Post 17, American Legion Rd., Lewes, with 35-cent wings and $1 drafts. Call 645-9965.
Tuesday, March 23
Slaughter Neck CHEER Center to celebrate its 36th anniversary, 10 a.m. at the center, 22942 Slaughter Neck Rd., Lincoln. Event includes morning snacks, bingo, lunch and entertainment by the First State Seniors Bell Choir. For details, call Francine, 684-4819.
Slider night at American Legion Post 17 with DJ Sherman, 6-9 p.m., American Legion Rd., Lewes. Call 645-9965.
Wednesday, March 24
Sussex County Republican Women’s Club to meet, 11 a.m. at the Sussex Pines Country Club just south of Georgetown. State Auditor Tom Wagner to speak. Public invited; for details and reservations, call Kathy Vergazo, 539-4757.
Long Neck AARP chapter 4903 to meet, noon at American Legion Post 28, Rt. 24 near Oak Orchard. Roger Marino from Mountaire Farms to speak. Luncheon costs $11 for members; $11.50 for nonmembers. For details and to RSVP, call 253-8251.
Showing of the movie “Dream Girls, 7:30 p.m. at the Milton Theatre, 110 Union St., Milton. Tickets, $5 for adults; $2 for children 12 and under. For details, call 684-3400.
Soup and bread supper, 5:30 p.m. followed by vespers, 6:10 p.m. at Epworth UM Church, Holland Glade Rd. just north of Rehoboth Beach. For details, call 227-7743.
Thursday, March 25
All-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast, 8:30 a.m. at the Cape Henlopen Senior Center, 11 Christian St., Rehoboth Beach. Cost, $5 for adults; $2.50 for children 10 and under.
Friday, March 26
University of Delaware’s Land and Sea Lecture Series to present “More Than Turning on the Tap” with Peter P. McLaughlin Jr., senior scientist with the Delaware Geological Survey, 10 a.m. at the Virden Center on the campus of the College of Earth, Ocean and Environment, Pilottown Rd., Lewes. Free.
Knights of Columbus to host a Lenten dinner, 5-7 p.m. (last seating 6:30 p.m.) at the St. Jude Parish Hall, Rt. 1 at Five Points. Fish platters cost $8-$9 for adults; $5 for children 12 and under. Soda, beer and wine available, add $.50 for takeouts. Public invited; for details, call Bob, 644-4727.
Dinner at American Legion Post 17, 5-8 p.m., with music by Junior Wilson and the Movies, 7-10 p.m., American Legion Rd., Lewes. Call 645-9965.
March 26-27
Possum Point Players and Brownstone Studios to present Travis Brown’s “Just Married,” 7:30 p.m. each night at the PPP theatre, Old Laurel Hwy., Georgetown. Tickets, $18 available by calling 856-4560.
March 26-28
Rehoboth Elementary Theatre Group to present “Music of the Night,”7 p.m. March 26; 6 p.m. March 27; and 2 p.m. March 28 in the school auditorium, Stockley St., Rehoboth Beach. Tickets, $5 for adults; $3 for children. For details and tickets, call Kristin Gray, 227-2571.
Saturday, March 27
Coastal Concerts to present the Musica Pacifica Baroque Ensemble in concert, 8 p.m. at Bethel UM Church, Fourth and Market sts., Lewes. Tickets, $20 for adults; youth ages 10-18 admitted free. For details and tickets, call 888-212-6458.
Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park to hold its semiannual book fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Seaside Nature Center in the park, Lewes. Book donations welcome. Also available for sale will be embroidered hats, T-shirts, sweatshirts, totes, homemade goodies, hot dogs and sodas. For details, call 858-6127.
Breakfast, yard and bake sale, 7 a.m. at the Long Neck CHEER Center, Long Neck Rd. Breakfast costs $5 for members; $7 for nonmembers. For details, call Robin Greene, 945-3551.
SPCA cat and dog adoption event, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Concord Pets, Rt. 1 north of Rehoboth Beach.
Family Stages Inc. to present “The Clown Show,” 9:45 a.m. (clown workshop for children); 11 a.m. (show) at the Baycenter, Rt. 1, Dewey Beach. Tickets, $9 for the workshop; $15 for the show available by calling 227-6766.
Children’s Easter party, noon to 2 p.m. at American Legion Post 17, American Legion Rd., Lewes. Open to children 12 and younger. For details, call 645-9965.
19th annual chicken and dumpling dinner sponsored by Carey’s UM Church, 3-6 p.m. at the Gumboro Fire Hall, Rt. 26 west of Millsboro. Tickets, $10 for adults; $6 for children; free for children 5 and under; $6 for carryouts. For details and tickets, call 934-9636.
Delaware Horse Expo, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Delaware State Fairgrounds, Rt. 13, Harrington. Event features a parade of breeds, Clinics, riding horse sale, Breyer Fun Fest and vendors. Admission, $5; children 12 and under admitted fee. For details, call 398-4630, Ext. 110.
Sunday, March 28
Showing of the movie “Dream Girls, 2 p.m. at the Milton Theatre, 110 Union St., Milton. Tickets, $5 for adults; $2 for children 12 and under. For details, call 684-3400.
Book discussion group on “The Call of Soul” by Harold Klemp, 11 a.m. Call 644-0877 for directions.
Monday, March 29
Wing night at American Legion Post 17, American Legion Rd., Lewes, with 35-cent wings and $1 drafts. Call 645-9965.
Monday, April 5
Book discussion group on “The Call of Soul” by Harold Klemp, 11 a.m. Call 644-0877 for directions.