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November 15, 2013

Today’s food for thought is from Buddha: “Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it.” (Fred) “Find what you are good at: then pursue it with all you have-success is not found it is made.”

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Weekend Update: July 19th-21st

Thursday, July 18^th: Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
Head to Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Thursday for several fun, free events.
Birding Field Trip: This trip is led by local birding guides. Bring binoculars, a field guide and a spotting scope if you have one. The trip is free and open to the public. Meet at the refuge office 10-15 minutes ahead of schedule and come dressed weather appropriately. The trip will run approximately 8am-11am.
Pondside Adventures: Discover what types of insects and aquatic life are in the area from 1:30pm-2:30pm. Footwear that can get wet is required, no flip flops. Sunscreen and hats are recommended. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information about these or other activities at the Refuge, call 302-684-8419.

Friday, July 19^th: Nate Myers & The Aces
Head to Canalfront Park in Lewes for a free Americana/blues inspired concert sponsored by Dogfish Head Brewery. The show begins at 6:30pm. Don’t forget a lawn chair and some bug spray!

Saturday, July 20^th: The Sound of Music
Local theatre company, Clear Space will perform the classic Broadway production, The Sound of Music on the Freeman Stage at Bayside (31750 Lake View Drive in Selbyville). Show begins at 7pm. Cost is $10 per person, but kids 18 and under are free. Don’t forget lawn chairs!

Saturday, July 20^th: Everyday Magic Artwork
Millville Town Peddler and Reynolds’ Back Door Surfboards will host artist Sharon O’Bien Huey and her “Everyday Magic Artwork” for a month-long exhibit. This artist reception will kick off the event at 4pm with a meet the artist. Admission to both the reception and the month-long show are free. Come and enjoy the art, reception, specials and refreshments. The event will be held at 35308 Atlantic Ave. in Millville.

All Weekend: Free Concerts at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand
Groove Train will perform a fun 70’s Disco & Funk show on Friday night, followed by a classic and modern rock performance by King’s Ransom on Saturday. The Milford Community Band will wrap up the weekend with their performance on Sunday. All concerts are free and begin at 8pm.

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-629-6693.

Weekend Update: June 28th-30th

If you’re looking for something fun and different to do this weekend, check out these local events:

Friday, June 28^th: Concert By The Canal
Head to Canalfront Park in Lewes on Friday evening for a free concert sponsored by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery. Chester River Runoff will perform beginning at 6:30pm. The concert is free, just remember to bring a lawn chair and bug repellant!

Friday, June 28^th: WaCongo Dance Company & Drum Classes
Head to the Freeman Stage at Bayside (31750 Lake View Drive) in Selbyville and enjoy the WaCongo Dance Company, a traditional ensemble of drummers, musicians, and dancers from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The performance is free for all. They will follow the performance with Congolese Drum Classes on Saturday, 6/29 at 10am, which are also free.

Saturday, June 29^th: Wheels For Meals Classic Car Show
Head into the CHEER Community Center (20520 Sand Hill Road) in Georgetown from 10am-2pm to support Wheels for Meals. Admission is $5 for ages 10 and up, and free for ages 9 and under. The day features the car show, displays, entertainment, and food vendors.

Sunday, June 30^th: Paddle Fenwick Festival
The first annual Paddle Fenwick Festival will take place on the Indian River and will be divided into several divisions and classes. The top three finishers in each division as well as each age bracket will be awarded. There will also be a “Kids and Critters Fun Paddle” from 1:30-2pm. All proceeds support Operation Second Chance. For more information check out this link.

All Weekend: Rehoboth Beach Bandstand
Enjoy the rhythm and blues performance by Vinyl Shockley on Friday, June 28^th, the classic Zydeco beats of Zydeco-A-Go-Go on Saturday, June 29^th and the hometown sounds of the Rehoboth Concert Band on Sunday, June 30^th. All concerts are free and start at 8pm.

Looking to buy or sell a home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.

5 Free Family Events This Summer

If you’re looking for some free family fun this summer, check out these ongoing local events:

1. Monday Night Movie On The Beach
Head into Dewey to the beach at Dagsworthy Street for free Monday night family movies. Don’t forget the blanket, chairs and popcorn! Movies begin at approximately 8:30pm and are weather dependent. Movies begin on Monday, June 17^th and run every Monday through the end of August. For a full schedule, check out this link.

2. Wednesday Night Bonfires on the Beach
Bring your family and the makings for some s’mores to the beach at Dagsworthy Street in Dewey every Wednesday night from 7:30pm-11pm beginning Wednesday, June 19^th through the end of August. Bonfires are weather dependent.

3. Fenwick Flicks
Head into Fenwick Island to the beach at Farmington Street for free film screenings on Tuesday, June 18^th (Mirror, Mirror), Wednesday July 17^th (Madagascar 3), and Tuesday, August 13^th (Oz, The Great and Powerful). Movies will start at dusk. Don’t forget your chairs and blankets!

4. Cinema By The Canal
Head to Canalfront Park in Lewes for free film screenings on June 19^th (Cirque Du Soliel: Worlds Away), July 10^th (The Pirates! Band of Misfits), July 31^st (Here Comes The Boom), and August 14^th (The Odd Life of Timothy Green). Movies begin at dusk. Don’t forget your lawn chairs!

5. Summer Concert Series at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand
Check out free summer concerts every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through the end of August. Concerts begin at 8pm. For a complete schedule of bands, check out this link.

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-856-6434.

Three Free Summer Concert Series To Check Out

Now that the summer season is underway, free entertainment abounds. Here are three free summer concert series that will run this summer:

1. Summer Concerts at Stango Park in Lewes – Bring a blanket or lawn chair to Stango Park in Lewes, next to the Library along Kings Highway for a free concert every Tuesday night through the end of August. Concerts run from 7pm-8:30pm. The 2013 Summer Music Concert series is sponsored by WSFS Bank and the City of Lewes. For a complete list of bands playing this summer check out this link.

2. Summer Concert Series at Milton Memorial Park – This summer concert series is Wednesday nights through the end of August. Concerts begin at 7pm. For a complete schedule of bands and sponsors, check out this link.

3. Concerts by the Canal – Free concerts at Canalfront Park are sponsored by Dogfish Head Brewery. Concerts begin at 6:30pm and are on June 28^th (Chester River Runoff), July 19^th (Nate Myers & The Acres), and August 9^th (The Bullbuckers).

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.

Weekend Update: June 7th-9th

If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, check out these local events:

Saturday, June 8^th: Secret Lives of Horseshoe Crabs
Explore the beach and find out what goes on inside the horseshoe crab. This program is run by Cape Henlopen State Park and is for ages 5 & older. Cost is $3 per person and limit is $20 people. Call 302-645-6852 to register.

Saturday, June 8^th: Inland Bays Clean Up
Do some good for the environment by volunteering to help clean up at Massey’s Landing. Boats with captains (gift cards for gas are available) and volunteers are needed. Call 302-226-8105 for more info.

Saturday, June 8^th: 3^rd Annual Disc Golf Learn & Play
Join disc golf professionals at Cape Henlopen State Park from 8am-12pm to learn how to play disc golf! Cost is $10 per person.

Sunday, June 9^th: Adelante in Concert
Relax in Olly’s garden at All Saint’s Episcopal Church (18 Olive Ave) in Rehoboth Beach and enjoy the smooth jazz trio of Adelante. No charge, bring a lawn chair or blanket. The concert runs from 2pm-3pm.

Sunday, June 9^th: Fish ‘n’ Kids
Head down to Lewes Canalfront Park from 10am-12pm for the 3^rd annual Fish ‘n’ Kids event hosted by Quest Fitness and Kayak. The day will be filled with events for kids from ages 3-12. Favorite events include building and using your own fishing rod and embossing a fish t-shirt. The first 50 kids get a free t-shirt, or you are welcome to bring your own. Water and fishing related games will be plentiful and a surf-fishing/net-casting demonstration will be provided. This event is free for everyone. For more information call 302-644-7020.

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.

Weekend Update: May 31st-June 2nd

Summer season is officially underway! Here are some fun activities going on this weekend:

Saturday, June 1^st: Prime Hook/Lower Sussex Bassmasters’ Youth Fishing Tournament
This 10^th annual event takes place on the Broadkill River in Milton Memorial Park. The tournament begins at 9am with registration starting at 8am and ends at 1pm. The event is for anglers 15 years of age and younger. There will also be t-shirt printing, hot dogs, soda, and prizes! Everything, including bait, hooks and weights are free! Just bring a fishing pole. Fishing can be done by boat (provided by volunteers) or by bank. Raindate is Sunday, June 2^nd.

Saturday, June 1^st: National Trails Day
Join in helping to clean up the trails at Cape Henlopen State Park to celebrate National Trails Day. Cleanup is from 9am-1pm and volunteers are meeting at the “Hawk Watch” pavilion.

Sunday, June 2^nd: Picnic in the Park
The Friends of Canalfront Park will host their second annual “Picnic in the Park” at Canalfront Park in Lewes from 12pm-3pm on Sunday. Fourteen Lewes restaurants, including The Buttery, Café Azafran, and Irish Eyes will offer tasting at this event and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. Kids are welcome and events will include old-fashioned carnival games, face painting, a balloon artist and more. Admission is $10 in advance, $15 at the door and $5 for kids under 12. Food & beverage tickets are $2 at the event. For more information check out this link.

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.

Weekend Update: May 17th-19th

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, check out this list of local events:

All Weekend: 30^th Annual Rehoboth-Dewey Sidewalk Sale
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center will run from 9am-9pm from Friday through Sunday. Individual stores may operate at different times though. For more information call the Chamber at 302-227-2233.

Friday, May 17^th – Remember Lewes
As part of the Lewes Historical Society’s “Remembering Lewes” series Churck Fithian will bring his extensive knowledge to the Lewes Historical Society when he presents a program about Delaware’s role in the War of 1812. The program runs from 7:30pm-9pm and will be held at the Lewes Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall on Kings Highway. Everyone is invited to attned this free educational event.

Saturday, May 18^th – Youth Finish Tournament
The Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park will host their annual youth fishing tournament on Saturday from 8am-11am, with a rain date of Sunday, 5/19. This tournament is open to all kids ages 16 and younger. The entrance fee is $10 and the first 50 registrants receive a free t-shirt! Prizes are awarded.

Saturday, May 18^th – Maritime Day 2013
Congress first declared Maritime Day in 1933, and the Cape May-Lewes ferry will honor that celebration on Saturday at the Lewes Ferry Terminal with a ceremony at 1pm. Admission is free and includes engine room and bridge tours, maritime displays and more. Food and drink will be available and the event will take place rain or shine.

Saturday, May 18^th – Pooches in the Park
If your four-legged friends are more like family, consider this event which will take place from 1pm-3pm on Saturday at Canalfront Park in Lewes. The event features specialized and pet-friendly vendors, a doggie spa, agility and obedience demos, and more. Admission is $5 per pup, but free for their two-legged friends and owners. One dog per handler and all dogs must be on a non-retractable leash with a maximum length of six feet.

Sunday, May 19^th – Fitness ‘n Fun
Quest Fitness and Kayak is hosting its 2^nd annual “Fitness ‘n Fun from 8am-12pm in Canalfront Park in Lewes on Sunday morning. This event is completely free and open to anyone. Activities include yoga, book camp, pilates, zumba, kick boxing, spinning, Kids FIT, and more. For a schedule of events and more information, check out this link.

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.

Free Family Movie Tomorrow

Canalfront Park in Lewes is a great place for family-friendly events all summer long, and this week is no different! Enjoy a family friendly movie in the great outdoors tomorrow night. Bring a picnic dinner, spread a blanket out in the park, and enjoy time with your family. The Great Outdoors will be playing tomorrow night, Wednesday, June 27th. Other films in this summer’s Cinema By The Canal series are The Muppets on Wednesday, July 25th and Big Miracle on Wednesday, August 15th. Call 302-644-0107 or email info@lewescanalfrontpark.org for more information.

Canalfront Park in Lewes is a great place for family-friendly events all summer long, and this week is no different! Enjoy a family friendly movie in the great outdoors tomorrow night. Bring a picnic dinner, spread a blanket out in the park, and enjoy time with your family. The Great Outdoors will be playing tomorrow night, Wednesday, June 27^th. Other films in this summer’s Cinema By The Canal series are The Muppets on Wednesday, July 25^th and Big Miracle on Wednesday, August 15^th. Call 302-644-0107 or email info@lewescanalfrontpark.org for more information.

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-644-2266.

Weekend Update – June 1st-3rd

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Saturday, June 2nd – Lower Sussex Bassmasters Youth Fishing Event
This annual event takes place at Milton memorial Park on the Upper Broadkill River and is sponsored by the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Registration begins at 8am and the tournament runs from 9am-1pm. This tournament is for all kids ages 15 and younger and is totally free! If you bring a fishing pole the bait, hooks, and bobbers will be provided. Hot dogs, soda & train rides are also free. All participants must have a parent or guardian present. Rain date is Sunday, June 3rd.

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Saturday, June 2^nd – Lower Sussex Bassmasters Youth Fishing Event
This annual event takes place at Milton memorial Park on the Upper Broadkill River and is sponsored by the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Registration begins at 8am and the tournament runs from 9am-1pm. This tournament is for all kids ages 15 and younger and is totally free! If you bring a fishing pole the bait, hooks, and bobbers will be provided. Hot dogs, soda & train rides are also free. All participants must have a parent or guardian present. Rain date is Sunday, June 3^rd.

Saturday, June 2^nd – First Lighthouse Tour of the Season
Sponsored by the Delaware River & Bay Lighthouse Foundation, Lighthouse Tours will take place this year on June 2^nd, 16^th, and 30^th, July 14^th & 28^th, August 11^th & 25^th, and September 8^th. All tours depart from the pier behind the Ferry Terminal in Lewes at 11am. Reservations are required and participants must arrive at least 15 minutes early. Cost is $35/ages 13+. Children 12 and under are only allowed on specified days. Check out the website for more details!

Sunday, June 3^rd – Picnic in the Park
This fun event takes place from 12pm-3pm at Canalfront Park in Lewes. Admission is $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Kids under 12 are $5. Food & beverage tickets are $2 each. Many of Lewes’ best eateries are participating and there will be live entertainment and children’s activities as well. To purchase tickets in advance call 302-644-0108.

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-629-6693.