Lewes Steps Out for Fitness Celebrates Fall Season

“Lewes Steps Out for Fitness” celebrated the end of summer and the beginning of Fall on Thursday Sept 18th with a large bonfire celebration at the beach. The Lewes Fire Department was on hand to demonstrate their rappelling skills and the event was DJed by Lewes Fire Department Detective John Miller. The great weather drew a large crowd, many of whom stayed well after dark to enjoy the bonfire and comraderie. Lewes Steps Out is a program designed to encourage the citizens of Lewes to get outside and EXERCISE! During the summer months participants are asked to log the amount of exercise they do each week. The total amount is registered at the end of the summer and each participant is given  a pin recognizing their accomplishments.

Friday October 10- Monday October 13, 2008 – Greyhounds Reach the Beach

From October 9th through 12th, thousands of greyhounds will visit Dewey Beach and Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, for the 14th annual “Greyhounds Reach the Beach” weekend.

For attendees — who come from all over the country and even abroad — the weekend is equal parts education, networking, socializing, and enjoying the local flavors.  Dozens of hotels now allow the greyhounds, and most of their rooms are booked a year in advance. 

 For area residents, the weekend offers an opportunity to meet some of these beautiful and gentle dogs. In fact, several curious visitors — having learned about the breed at Dewey Beach — have gone on to adopt greyhounds of their own. 

Among the weekend’s activities are morning walks on the beach, educational seminars, an ice cream social, a blessing of the hounds, and a memorial service to remember greyhounds that have passed

A popular destination throughout the weekend is the Greyhounds in Art original art show. This year’s show will feature acrylic, sculpture, jewelry, and more. There will be a reception with the artists from 6:30 to 9 Saturday evening, and further details on the artwork and artists is available at www.greyhoundsinart.com.

For more information visit Adoptagreyhound.org.

Friday and Sat Sept 19-20th – Elvis Festival at Ruddertowne in Dewey Beach, Delaware

Friday and Sat Sept 19-20th – Elvis Festival at Ruddertowne. Two nights of Elvis Impersonators vying for a $5000 cash prize. Details at www.deweybeachlife.com

Saturday August 2nd – 30th Annual Sandcastle Contest at Rehoboth Beach

Arrive early for the 30th Annual Sandcastle Contest at Fisherman’s Beach (at the Northernmost part of the boardwalk on Rehoboth Beach) to watch the artists building their amazing sand sculptures on Saturday August 2nd. For more information call the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce at 800-441-1329 x 12.

Sept 25th -28th, 2008 Dewey Beach Music Conference

Looking for a little musical excitment at the beach?  This is Delmarva’s own “South by Southwest”. Come listen to great new music from undiscovered pop, rock, rockabilly, alt, etc. at the Dewey Beach Music Conference in Ruddertowne. 150 Bands. No Cover.  21 and up after 9 PM. For more info. go to www.deweybeachfest.com.

 

Sunday June 22nd Dine out at the Beach and Support AIDS Delaware

AIDS Delaware’s “Dining Out for Life at the Beach” sponsored by Chase, will be held on Sunday, June 22nd. 2008. During that day and evening, participating restaurants will donate 33% of their total food profits to AIDS Delaware. Diners will also be able to enter a drawing to win a two-night stay at the Royal Rose Inn in Rehoboth Beach.

Proceeds from the event will support AIDS Delaware’s quality programs and services which are offered through the state. Currently, the organization provides HIV counseling and testing, HIV prevention services, and youth programs.  In addition, AIDS Delaware provides case management services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS.

Participating restaurants (at press time) include: The Back Porch Cafe, Blue Moon, Cafe Sole, Catcher’s Restaurant, Cloud 9, Confucius, DISH,Dos Locos, Eden, El Dorado, Fusion, Gilligan’s Waterfront Restaurant & Bar, Mariachi Restaurant, Moe’s Southwest Grill, The Parkway Restaurant, Partners Bistro & Piano Bar, Pig & Fish, Planet X Cafe and Seafood Shack.