Thursday, Sept. 2
Thirsty Thursdays at American Legion Post 17, American Legion Rd., Lewes; pizza and a pitcher, $7; open mike 6-9 p.m.; call 645-9965.
Public bingo at Indian River Senior Center, 214 Irons Ave., Millsboro; doors open 6 p.m., games start 7 p.m. Jackpot special, $250. Light fare available. For details call 934-8839.
SPCA volunteer orientation, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the Georgetown SPCA, 22918 DuPont Hwy. For details call 541-4478.
The New York Times Notable Books Group sponsored by AAUW Coastal-Georgetown Branch, meets 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at South Coastal Library, Bethany Beach, to discuss “Sag Harbor” by Colson Whitehead. All welcome. Call 539-4969 or 537-2906 for details.
The American Library Association Notable Books Group, sponsored by the Coastal-Georgetown Branch of AAUW, meets 10 a.m.-noon, at Lewes Public Library, to discuss “Little Bee” by Chris Cleave. All welcome. For details call 226-3773 or 436-2981.
Eastern Sussex Democrats monthly meeting, 11:30 a.m., at Blue Coast Restaurant, Rt. 16, Milton; speaker, State Treasurer Velda Jones-Potter. For details contact 644-0256 or esdemocrats.blogspot.com.
Seekers, Spiritual Treasures at St. Peter’s Square presents astronomer James Mullaney on divine aspects of the universe, 7-8:30 p.m., at St. Peter’s Parish Hall, 211 Mulberry St., Lewes; free to public. For details contact 645-8479 or seekerslewes.com.
Concerts in Canalfront Park features Bare Feet performing classic and modern rock, 7-8:30 p.m., at Lewes Canalfront Park; free to the public. For details contact 645-2795 or canalparkadmin@verizon.net.
Bingo and card game fun night, 5-8 p.m., at Harbour Lights CHEER Center, 34211 Woods Edge Dr., Lewes with refreshments, chicken salad, fruit and vegetable platters, cookies, assorted beverages. For details call 645-9239.
Trip to see performance of “Aladdin,” by Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre, leaving Georgetown CHEER Center at 4 p.m., with stop at Grotto Pizza in Rehoboth for dinner; cost, $1 for bus; reservations required by calling 856-5187.
Cinema by the Surf presents “Michael Jackson: This Is It,” at dusk, at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand; free to public, sponsored by Rehoboth Beach Film Society and City of Rehoboth.
Friday, Sept. 3
Opening reception for Rehoboth Art League Members’ Fall Theme Exhibit, 5-7 p.m., in the Corkran and Tubbs galleries, Henlopen Acres. For details visit rehobothartleague.org or call 227-8408.
Back to School Youth Concert featuring pop rock group Paradise Fears, 7 p.m., at St. Peter’s Parish Hall, 211 Mulberry St., Lewes; free will offering accepted. For details visit purevolume.com/paradise fears.
Saturday, Sept. 4
End-of-summer cookout at American Legion Post 17, American Legion Rd., Lewes, with food 2-5 p.m. and music by the Honeycombs 3-7 p.m. For details, call 745-5655.
Pork and chicken barbecue cookout dinner, 3 p.m.-?, at American Legion Post 5, King Charles Ave., Rehoboth Beach; dinners, including two sides, $10. For details call 227-8999.
Fall book sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., in the second-floor meeting room at Lewes Public Library, 111 Adams Ave. For details contact 645-2733 or leweslibrary.org.
New recruit open house sponsored by the Lower Delaware Young Marines, 9 a.m.-noon, at Milford American Legion Post 3, Rehoboth Blvd. Anyone interested, ages 8-18, as well as adults, interested in becoming staff members invited. For details call 302-265-2789.
SPCA Annual Yard Sale, 9-11 a.m., at Millville Fire Department, Rt. 26. Spaces, $10; tables, $15. For details call 541-4478.
Fifth Annual Car and Bike Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at Milford Blue Hen VFW Post 6483, Williamsville Road, near Southern States; open to all antique, custom, muscle, modified cars, trucks, bikes. Preregistration, $12; show day, $12; vendors, $25. For details call 422-4412 or 302-233-2977.
Stargazing program, 8 p.m., at Indian River Life-Saving Station, Delaware Seashore State Park; $5 per person; bring blanket. Preregister by calling 227-6991.
Flea market and bake sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., at Big Saturday Greenwood sponsored by First State Harmonettes, who will sing from 11 a.m.-noon, at Greenwood Public Library. For details call 335-3052 or 628-3431.
Reception for Delaware Shore Artists Group, 3-5 p.m., at Lavender Fields Farm, on Coolspring Road off Route 9 west of Lewes; public invited. For details visit lavenderfieldsde.com.
Bake and sub sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., in Palmer’s Shopping Center, Long Neck Rd., sponsored by Sussex AMVETS Post 22 Auxiliary. For details call 945-5784.
Hawaiian Luau, 1-6 p.m., at AMVETS Post 2, Long Neck Rd., sponsored by the ladies auxiliary; music, food, prizes, dunk dank, fire truck rides; free to public. For details call 945-0406.
Open house at Historic Georgetown Railway Station, 140 Layton St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m., sponsored by Delaware SeaSide Railroad Club; free of charge; call 682-4652 or 537-5557 for details.
Sept. 4-5
Sundance benefit for CAMP Rehoboth at Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, auction, 7-10 p.m., Sat.; dance party, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., Sun. Tickets, $45 per event or $80 for both, available at 227-5620 or camprehoboth.com.
Sunday, Sept. 5
Long Neck Idol Contest finals, Labor Day Long Neck Style, 6 p.m., at American Legion Post 28; sign up the night of the trial. For details, call 947-2911.
9th Annual Clam Jam to benefit Kay’s Kamp for kids with cancer, 1-8 p.m., on Beaver Dam Rd., Milford; $50 donation includes all-you-can-eat clams, crabs, shrimp, pig and fixings, music by Jams, Blind Willie, The Funsters and Triple Shot. Children 12 and under, free. For details visit clamjam.org.
Lantern tour of Indian River Life-Saving Station, 8 p.m., located in Delaware Seashore State Park, south of Dewey Beach; $10 per person; to register call 227-6991.
Monday, Sept. 6
Bethany Beach Jazz Funeral, 5:30 p.m., north end of Bethany Beach boardwalk. The jazz funeral is based on New Orleans tradition of funerals with music, which predated the start of jazz as a genre. The tradition continues with contemporary New Orleans street funk-style brass bands to recognize the end of the summer season. Call 537-1585 or email jazzfuneral@mchsi.com.
Wing night, 6-8 p.m. at American Legion Post 17, American Legion Rd., Lewes, with 50-cent wings and $1 drafts. Call 645-9965.
Tuesday, Sept. 7
Free tour of the Lewes campus of UD College of Earth, Ocean and Environment for adults and children 10 and older; 10 a.m., featuring problems and solutions in coastal and oceanic environments, wetlands, etc. For details and reservations call 645-4346.
First fall rehearsal of the Delaware Choral Society, 6 p.m., at Wesley UM Church, 209 S. State St., Dover, to prepare for performance of An American Christmas Dec. 5. For details contact 422-7775 or delawarechoralsocietyorg.
Run at the Grove run/walk, 6 p.m., from The Grove park near the Rehoboth Ave. traffic circle; all ages and abilities welcome.
Wednesday, Sept. 8
It’s a Mystery to Me mystery book club meets, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Lewes Public Library, to discuss “The Virgin of Small Plains” by Nancy Pickard. For details contact 645-2733 or leweslibrary.org.
Taco night, 4-7 p.m., at American Legion Post 17, American Legion Rd., Lewes Beach, sponsored by the legion auxiliary. For details call 645-9965.
Card games, 1-4 p.m., at Georgetown CHEER Center, 546 S. Bedford St.; bring bridge, bunco, pinochle or any other type of cards; refreshments served. For details call 856-5187.
Thursday, Sept. 9
NARFE Sussex County Chapter 1690 meets, 11:30 a.m., at 1776 Restaurant, Midway Shopping Center; speaker Congressman Mike Castle; for details and RSVP call 436-4261.
Lighthouse chapter of The Compassionate Friends meets, 7 p.m., in Brandford Lounge, Epworth UM Church, Holland Glade Rd., Rehoboth, with speaker Kim Book, executive director of Victim’s Voices Heard, a Delaware restorative justice organization. For details call 645-7572 or 226-1623.
An Evening at the Hook lecture series features “Atlantic Sturgeon: An Ancient Fish in Shining Armor,” 7 p.m., at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge auditorium; free to public. Call 684-8419 for details.
Sept. 10-11
Quilts & Arts Festival at Cadbury at Lewes off Gills Neck Road, featuring handcrafted work; preview reception, 7-9 p.m., Fri., $20 per person; free admission, Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For details contact Cadbury.org/foundation, 644-7998 or pgriffith@cadbury.org.
Sept. 10-12
14th Annual Delaware Coast Antiques Show & Sale at Rehoboth Beach Convention Center; hours, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri. and Sat.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. Admission, $6; for details call 302-542-3286.
Friday, Sept. 10
Overfalls Maritime Museum Foundation festival to celebrate 11-year project to save Lightship Overfalls, 5-7 p.m., on the grounds where ship is harbored. Pot-luck dinner; foundation will provide beverages and paper goods. Call 645-0377 or 302-841-8466.
Free tour of the Lewes campus of UD College of Earth, Ocean and Environment for adults and children 10 and older; 10 a.m., featuring problems and solutions in coastal and oceanic environments, wetlands, etc. For details and reservations call 645-4346.
Peel your own shrimp, 5-9 p.m., at Rehoboth VFW Post 7447, State Rd., open to public; pound shrimp, $10; pound with small pitcher beer or soda, $11; oyster sandwich, $4; clam strips, $6; crab cake sandwich, $5; crab soup, $3; french fries, $2; chicken nuggets, $2; for details call 227-3469.
Lewes Homeowners Association annual meeting, 7:30 p.m., at Lewes Public Library, Adams St., with speakers Mayor Jim Ford and Police Chief Jeffrey Horvath, on issues facing the city; questions accepted.
Sept. 11-12
Nanticoke Indian 32nd Annual Powwow, 10 a.m., at grounds off Rt. 24. Signs to location will be posted on Rt. 24 between Rt. 113 and the designated area. Grounds open at 10 a.m. each day. Grand entry is Saturday, noon; dance session, 4 p.m. Sunday worship service, 10 a.m.; grand entry, 1:30 p.m. American crafts and vendors open at 10 a.m., Saturday and noon, Sunday. All-day parking, $8 per car; walk-in admission, $2 for adults and $1 for children; $5 for motorcycles.
Saturday, Sept. 11
32nd Annual Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Parkwood Street, Garfield Parkway and Central Avenue. Fine-art festival to feature jewelry, glass, pottery, watercolor and oil painting, basketry and woodworking. Call 539-2100 for information.
35th Representative District Democratic Committee Annual Fall Dinner and Auction, doors open 5:30 p.m.; dinner, 6:30 p.m., at Bridgeville Fire Hall; $25 per person. Tickets available at 628-4563 or 245-7882.
Dover English Country Dancers first dance of season, 7:30 p.m., at Capital Grange, 911 S. Governor’s Ave., Dover, followed by ice cream social; singles and couples welcome; casual attire; beginning instruction, 7 p.m. Admission, $4, members; $5, nonmembers. For details call 302-697-8366 or 302-697-7858.
Second Annual Chicken Barbecue and Antique Car Show, noon-3 p.m., at Methodist Manor House, 1001 Middleford Rd., Seaford; bake sale, craft table, gift shop; $8 per chicken platter. For details contact 800-838-9800 or delawarehospice.org.
Paddle to the Park Fun Fest, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at Lewes city beach, to benefit The Friends of Canalfront Park, featuring kayaking, music and children’s activities; for fees for kayakers call 645-2795.
Back to school conference with free book bags and school supplies, 2-4 p.m., at Dagsboro Church of God, Rt. 113; sponsored by Mighty Men of Volour United Ministries of Millsboro; for details call 344-1125 or 645-7544.
Milton Historical Society Fifth Annual Auction and Party, 4-7:30 p.m., at Milton Fire Hall, 116 Front St., featuring antiques, art, trips, landscaping, dining; tickets, $10 at the door. For details call 684-1010.
Fifth Annual Taste the Fruit of the Vine garden party fundraiser for Sussex County Outreach Program, 3-6 p.m., in Shipcarpenter Square complex, Lewes. Contact tastethefruitofthevine.org or 645-8479 for ticket information.
Chocolate Tasting in the Park, sponsored by the Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park, 1-4 p.m., at the Biden Center; $5 admission fee includes cost of six tastings; additional tastings available; to benefit the park playground fund. For details call 858-6127.
Sunday, Sept. 12
Sussex Bird Club meets, 2:30 p.m., at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor’s Center; topic, “Kingfishers of the World” with Jeffrey A. Gordon; refreshments to follow. For details visit susexbirdclub.com.
All-you-can-eat buffet breakfast, 7:30-11 a.m., at Indian River Volunteer Fire Co. Station One, Oak Orchard, sponsored by the ladies auxiliary. Adults, $7; children 6-12, $3; under 5, free.
Delmarva Antique Bottle Club’s 18th Annual Antique Bottle, Sea Glass, Advertising and Collectible Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Beacon Middle School. Call Charlie Irons at 422-5712 or visit antiquebottles.com/delmarva.
Fifth Annual Gospel Sing, 3 p.m., at Conleys UM Church, 22150 Robinsonville Rd., Angola; free to public. For details contact 226-4221, 945-1881 or conleyschurch.com.
Monthly breakfast sponsored by Milford American Legion Post 3, 7-11 a.m., at Post Home, Rehoboth Blvd., next to IG Burton; all Pop Warner football players and cheerleaders in jersey or warm up jackets free if accompanied by paying adult; $7, adults; $4, children 5-12; children 4 and under, free. Call 422-3844 for details.
Monday, Sept. 13
Village Improvement Association Book Club meeting, 10 a.m., at the VIA Clubhouse, Grenoble Place and Boardwalk, Rehoboth; they will discuss The Help by Kathryn Stockett; for details call 227-6434.
Georgetown Historical Society lecture, “George Alfred Townsend: Delaware’s Famed Civil War Correspondent,” by Hugh Councill, 7:30 p.m., at the Marvel Carriage Museum, South Bedford St.; public welcome to attend.
Tuesday, Sept. 14
The Zwaanendael Women’s Club meets at 7 p.m., the second Tuesday of the month, at its building at the corner of Third Street and Savannah Road. The next meeting will be Aug. 10. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations are required by calling Muriel Pfeiffer at 947-2640.
Free tour of the Lewes campus of UD College of Earth, Ocean and Environment for adults and children 10 and older; 10 a.m., featuring problems and solutions in coastal and oceanic environments, wetlands, etc. For details and reservations call 645-4346.
Archaeological Society of Delaware meeting, 7 p.m. at the Lewes Historical Society complex Old Schoolhouse. Presentation by Lewes Historical Society staff on recent project to record local burial markers. Public welcome; free. For details, call 302-841-9915.
The American Library Association Notable Books Group, sponsored by the Coastal-Georgetown Branch of AAUW, meets 1-3 p.m., at South Coastal Library, Bethany Beach, to discuss Little Bee by Chris Cleave. All welcome. For details call 226-3773 or 436-2981.
Sussex Master Gardeners workshop, Growing Greens with Ingrid Hetfield, 1 p.m., at the Carvel County Research and Education Center, Rt. 9, west of Georgetown. To register call 856-2585 Ext. 540.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-09 monthly meeting, 7 p.m., at Coast Guard Station Indian River Inlet; those interested in safe boating, 17 or older, invited. For details call 645-7296.
Lewes in Bloom, a local gardening group, meets 7 p.m., at Cadbury at Lewes off Gills Neck Rd. All visitors welcome. For details contact 302-745-7383.
Dinner and prize bingo,. 4:30-7 p.m., at Georgetown CHEER Center, 546 S. Bedford St.; dinner, $5 per person; public welcome; for details call 856-5187.
Day sails aboard tall ship Kalmar Nyckel, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., and 3-5:30 p.m., leaving Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal; $60, adults; $40, children; contact 866-659-7447 or kalmarnyckel.org. for details and reservations.
Pirate sale aboard the tall ship Kalmar Nyckel, noon-2:30 p.m., and day sail, 4:30-7 p.m., leaving Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal. Cost $60, adults; $40, children; for details and reservations contact 866-659-7447 or kalmarnyckel.org.
Wednesday, Sept. 15
A Go Red Fashion Show and Luncheon, doors open 11:15 a.m.; event, noon, at Baywood Greens Clubhouse, Rt. 24, Long Neck, to benefit American Heart Association; silent and Chinese auctions; $25 per person; for details and reservations call 226-7732 or 645-3221.
Friday, Sept. 17
Free tour of the Lewes campus of UD College of Earth, Ocean and Environment for adults and children 10 and older; 10 a.m., featuring problems and solutions in coastal and oceanic environments, wetlands, etc. For details and reservations call 645-4346.
Saturday, Sept. 18
American Legion Post 28 chicken barbecue, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until sold out; half chicken, coleslaw, chips and pickle, $7. Soda available.
Tea party and fashion show, 12:30-3 p.m., at Lewes Senior center, 310 Nassau Park Rd., north of Five Points; tickets, $12 in advance; $15 at the door; all welcome. For details call 644-9293 or 644-9221.
Four-mile Walk, 10 a.m., on the Junction-Breakwater Trail, sponsored by the Lewes Presbyterian Church to benefit Congo mission school. Walk begins at trail entrance behind Tanger Seaside Outlet, Rt. 1, Rehoboth; registration, $10, adults; $5, students; children under 5, free. For details call 947-2484.
Gay Pride Festival adoption event, noon-6 p.m., sponsored by the Georgetown SPCA, Gordon’s Pond, North Shores, Cape Henlopen State Park. For details call 856-6361.
Community and Church Safety Awareness Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at Shields Elementary School, Lewes, sponsored by the Lewes Charge United Methodist Churches, free to public. Children welcome; door prizes and refreshments. Contact 945-3838 or 645-7544 for details.
12th Annual Lewes Artists Studio Tour, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., featuring 17 acclaimed artists working in their studios around town. Maps available at Lewes and Rehoboth chambers of commerce, shops and hotels.
Tuesday, Sept. 21
Free tour of the Lewes campus of UD College of Earth, Ocean and Environment for adults and children 10 and older; 10 a.m., featuring problems and solutions in coastal and oceanic environments, wetlands, etc. For details and reservations call 645-4346.
Friday, Sept. 24
Free tour of the Lewes campus of UD College of Earth, Ocean and Environment for adults and children 10 and older; 10 a.m., featuring problems and solutions in coastal and oceanic environments, wetlands, etc. For details and reservations call 645-4346.
Tuesday, Sept. 28
Free tour of the Lewes campus of UD College of Earth, Ocean and Environment for adults and children 10 and older; 10 a.m., featuring problems and solutions in coastal and oceanic environments, wetlands, etc. For details and reservations call 645-4346.
Sunday, Oct. 3
Local poets Gary Hanna, Linda Blaskey and Liz Dolan will give readings, 3 p.m., Community Lutheran Church, intersection of Rt. 20 and Omar Rd. Call 732-1156.
Friday, Oct. 8
Overfalls Maritime Museum Foundation annual meeting and election of board directors, 7:30 p.m., St. Peter’s parish hall. Call 645-0377 or 302-841-8466.
Saturday, Oct. 9
Delaware Maritime Hall of Fame, 6 p.m., at Lewes Yacht Club, $75 per person. Nominate those who have given uniquely to build Delaware’s maritime heritage at overfalls.org, or call 645-0377 or 302-841-8466 for information or to reserve a seat.
Tuesday, Oct. 12
The Zwaanendael Women’s Club meets at 7 p.m., the second Tuesday of the month, at its building at the corner of Third Street and Savannah Road. The next meeting will be Aug. 10. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations are required by calling Muriel Pfeiffer at 947-2640.
Sunday, Dec. 12
Annual Christmas concert by Celtic singer Charlie Zahm, 3 p.m., Community Lutheran Church, intersection of Rt. 20 and Omar Rd. Call 732-1156.
