September 4, 2015

Today’s food for thought is from Miguel de Cervantes: “Never stand begging for that which you have the power to earn.” (Fred) “Even people with disabilities have some talent they can exploit.”

 

New from www.fredsporch.com is MLS# 703186 – $545,000. A Milford DE Pond Front Contemporary with 3 BR, 3.5 BA in 3588 sq. ft. on 2.07 acres is now available. The home features a chef’s delight Kitchen with a double oven, 5 burner gas cook top and marble countertops, a formal Dining and Breakfast rooms adjacent to the kitchen, 2 living rooms, a Media room, a huge Master BR with its own dressing and bath room; also included is your own boat launch and dock and a 3 car garage.A September 4, 2015

Weekend Update: September 6th-8th

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

Friday, September 6th: History Happy Hour
This week’s history happy hour will feature Jim Bertholet presenting “The Life and Work of a Surfman in the US Life Saving Service 1870s-1915.”  This talk will take place at the Lewes Life Saving Station at the canal and Front Street.  All talks begin at 4pm.

Saturday, September 7th: 8th Annual Chocolate Tasting in the Park
The Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park sponsor this annual event at the Biden Center in Cape Henlopen State Park.  The event featuring all homemade chocolate runs from 1pm-4pm.  Admission is $5 and gets you 6 tastings.  For more information call 302-858-6127.

Saturday, September 7th; Chicken Plunge & Beach Party
The chicken plunge and beach party is a fun, family event.  It runs from 11am-2pm and cost is $10 per adult and $5 per child.  The beach party is held on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk at Grenoble Place.

Saturday, September 7th: 13 Annual Riverwalk Freedom Festival
Head to downtown Milford for the 13th Annual Riverwalk Festival on Saturday for all day events including a burger eating contest, downtown scavenger hunt, cornhole tournament, children’s activities, and more.  For more information, check out this link.

Saturday, September 7th: 35th Annual Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival
The town of Bethany Beach will hold their annual arts festival downtown from 10am-5pm on Saturday.  The event includes over 100 fine artists featuring paintings, wood work, metal work, pottery, baskets, jewelry and more.  This year will also include sections for farmers market goods, wine tasting and a children’s corner.

Saturday, September 7th-Sunday, September 8th: Nanticoke Indian Powwow
The 36th annual Nanticoke Indian Powow will include American Indian drummers and singers, Native American foods, Authentic Indian Arts and Crafts and more.  Over 40 tribes from across the USA will be present.  This event runs from 10am Saturday through 5pm on Sunday.  Cost is $10 per vehicle for parking and entry.  For more information call 302-945-7022.  Don’t forget to bring a lawn chair!

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.

Spotlight On La Tonalteca

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La Tonalteca (4578 Rt 1) in Rehoboth serves up delicious tacos, fajitas, enchiladas and more alongside their famous margaritas.  With reasonably authentic lunch and dinner options including pork, chicken, beef, seafood, salads, and more La Tonalteca serves up good food with good service for reasonable prices.  In addition to the restaurant in Rehoboth, there are locations in Milford and Millsboro as well.  Not only is La Tonalteca a great place to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, it is also the place to enjoy a Mexican fiesta any time of year.

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.

November 16, 2012

Unless a man feels he has a good enough memory, he should never venture to lie.”  Michel de Montaigne “Lies seen to have a life of their own, those who espouse them, loose control.”  (Fred)

 

Fred’s Pick of the Day is MLS # 599507-$74,900.  Here is a bank owned home in Downtown Milford. The home has 4BR, 2BA, in 2360 sq. ft. and was built in 1920.  Call me to see this home, at 302 258-6983.

Spotlight on Dolce in Milford

If you’re looking for a quaint, friendly coffee shop check out Dolce in downtown Milford. Everything is homemade by one of the owners who is also a pastry chef.

If you’re looking for a quaint, friendly coffee shop check out Dolce in downtown Milford.  Everything is homemade by one of the owners who is also a pastry chef.  All the baked goods are made daily on the premises.  The coffee is delicious and they serve ice cream too!  It’s a great place for a delicious breakfast, mid-day snack, coffee break, meeting with friends, or hanging out to use the WiFi.  Check it out!  They are now taking orders for the holidays too.  You can check out their website here.

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: September 7th-9th

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

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

Thursday, September 6th-Saturday, September 8th: Riverwalk Freedom Festival in Milford
This annual event in Milford begins with a 5K run/walk on Thursday, and continues  from 4pm-9pm on Friday with a “Park Party” at Bicentennial Park.  The “Park Party” is free and includes food, vendors, live entertainment, a boat parade, and fireworks at dusk.  The festival concludes on Saturday with events from 10am-4pm including a vendors, food, live entertainment, a car show, and more.  The annual Duck Dash will take place on Saturday with $350 in prizes up for grabs including $200 to the first place winner!  There will also be a Kids Korner with pony rides, inflatables, games, a petting zoo and more!  For more information check out this link.

Saturday, September 8th: 34th Annual Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival
Head down to the boardwalk in Bethany for a premier fine arts festival this weekend.  Featuring over 100 skilled artisans, this juried show attracts more than 7,500 visitors yearly.  The festival takes place from 10am-5pm on the boardwalk and surrounding streets, with a silent auction to benefit the art programs at four local elementary schools from 10am-4pm.  Participating artisans work in basketry, clay, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, wood, and more.

Saturday, September 8th – 7th Annual Chocolate Tasting in the Park
Head into Cape Henlopen State Park to sample all kinds of tasty chocolate treats!  The $5 admission includes 6 samples.  All the chocolate is homemade!  This delicious festival runs from 1pm-4pm.

Saturday, September 8th – Town-Wide Yard Sale in Milton
If you like to score deals then check out the annual town-wide yard sale in Milton beginning at 9am.

Sunday, September 9th: Concert in Cupola Park
This concert at Cupola Park is Millsboro features Jr. Wilson with special guiest Kathie Martin.  The show begins at 6pm and is free for everyone.  Don’t forget to bring a lawn chair!

Sunday, September 9th: Chicken Plunge and Beach Party
This all day beach party takes place in Rehoboth at Grenoble Place and the Boardwalk.  Games, food, face painting, and more are part of the fun!  Tickets are $1 each or 12 for $10.  The Chicken Plunge takes place at 1pm and you must be registered.  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.

Spotlight on Georgia House (Various Locations)

Georgia House is a family restaurant well loved by locals. The original Georgia House is in Millsboro (119 Main Street), but there are also locations in Selbyville, Milford, and Laurel, so chances are you’re close to one of them!

Georgia House is a family restaurant well loved by locals.  The original Georgia House is in Millsboro (119 Main Street), but there are also locations in Selbyville, Milford, and Laurel, so chances are you’re close to one of them!  Serving classic home-style favorites such as delicious fried chicken, finger-lickings ribs, and their much-lauded meatloaf, even the pickiest eaters are bound to find something that pleases them at Georgia House.  Their famous cream of crab soup is a must… it is what put them on the culinary map after all!  All in all, if you’re looking for something new and different, you might want to skip Georgia House, but if you’re looking for a classic, home cooked meal that is sure to be delicious, Georgia House is the perfect place.

As a bonus, kids eat free on Tuesday nights and they also offer a rewards card that includes a free dessert on your birthday, $10 off on your anniversary, and a $10 gift certificate for every 250 points earned, plus a few more great perks!

All locations are closed on Mondays, but Tuesday-Saturday it’s a great place to eat!

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.

Spotlight on Abbott’s Grill

I found Abbott’s Grill in Milford, Delaware through word of mouth, and I’m glad I did! Voted one of the top restaurants in Milford on Trip Advisor and was voted best restaurant in Milford in the 2010 edition of Delaware Today’s “Best of Delaware” issue. Abbott’s Grill offers lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch, and happy hour. With a wide variety of menu items, delicious food, and great service, Abbott’s Grill is a must for anyone looking for a great meal!

I found Abbott’s Grill in Milford, Delaware through word of mouth, and I’m glad I did!  Voted one of the top restaurants in Milford on Trip Advisor and was voted best restaurant in Milford in the 2010 edition of Delaware Today’s “Best of Delaware” issue.  Abbott’s Grill offers lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch, and happy hour.  With a wide variety of menu items, delicious food, and great service, Abbott’s Grill is a must for anyone looking for a great meal!

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!

Sussex County Weekend Update

Here are just a few of the events going on in Sussex County, Delaware this weekend…

Here are just a few of the events going on in the area this weekend:

April 26th-29thDelmarva Birding Weekend
This unique event begins tomorrow and lasts all weekend.  Started to promote ecotourism on Delmarva, this event draws birding and wild life enthusiasts from around the country.  Check out the website for more information.

Saturday, April 28th:  Second Annual Dewey Beach Treasure Fest Community Yard Sale
You might score some great deals at this event which runs from 8am-12pm in the Ruddertowne parking lot (Dickinson Ave & the bay).  Individual yard sales will be hosted around town as well.  Happy hunting!

Saturday, April 28thBug & Bud Festival
This unique festival celebrates Bugs & Flowers with all kinds of events throughout the day, including a fishing contest for kids, costume parade, free paddle boat rides, craft vendors, food, and more!  9am-4pm, Downtown Milford

Saturday, April 28thQueen’s Day
Honor Lewes’ roots by celebrating the Dutch Queen’s birthday at the Zwaanendael Museum (Kings Hwy & Savannah Road).  Visitors are encouraged to wear orange in honor of the Dutch royal dynasty, the House of Orange.

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County?  Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and let us help make your dream a reality – 302-644-2266!

Summer Camps for Kids, Part 2

Now that it’s mid-April, if there are kids in your life that need/want to go to summer camp, you shouldn’t wait much longer to register. Spots at the best camps fill up quickly! Here are a few other great area camps I came across while researching for last week’s 5 Great Summer Camps at the Beach post. Check them out and get registered!

Now that it’s mid-April, if there are kids in your life that need/want to go to summer camp, you shouldn’t wait much longer to register.  Spots at the best camps fill up quickly!  Here are a few other great area camps I came across while researching for last week’s 5 Great Summer Camps at the Beach post.  Check them out and get registered!

Music School of DE in Milford
With branches in Milford and Wilmington, the Music School of Delaware offers several summer programs for children of all ages and even adults!

Delaware Technical Community College in Georgetown
Del Tech is not just for adults.  This college also offers camps for kids from ages 5-15 on all of its campuses.  Summer sessions run from June 18th-August 17th and there is a wide variety to choose from.  There are sessions for academics, art, career exploration, culinary arts, enrichment, the environment, science, sports & fitness, and technology.  No matter what your kids are interested there is sure to be a program to interest them, everything from “Learn How to Draw Superheroes” to “Renewable Energy Camp” to “Create Your Own Video Game” and a ton of other options!  Cost depends on the type of camp and whether you choose half day or full day sessions.  You can even mix and match camps to create a full summer of fun!  Scholarships are available.

Sussex Family YMCA Day Camps
The YMCA is known for its quality childcare, and their outdoor summer camps offer fun for kids from ages 2.5-15 years old.  Camps at the Sussex Family YMCA in Rehoboth Beach run in one week sessions from May 29-August 24 with each week offering a different, age appropriate theme.  Older kids even get to walk to the beach!  There are also separate sports camps.  Cost ranges from $98-$180 depending on the age of the child and the theme of the camp.  Financial assistance is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Trap Pond State Park Camp in Laurel
Trap Pond State Park offers 4 different “Discovery Camp” sessions from  July 16-August 10.  These week long camp sessions are geared for ages 8-12 and run from 9am-4pm each day.  Activities include hiking, biking, games, fishing, boating, nature study, and crafts.  Cost is $160 per week.

Looking to buy or sell a home in Southern Delaware?  Give Cooper Realty Associates a call and put us to work for you – 302-629-6693!

Weekend Update – April 6th-8th

Wednesday is here and it’s time to start thinking about weekend plans! With Easter this weekend, there are plenty of things to do. Here are some great options…

Wednesday is here and it’s time to start thinking about weekend plans!  With Easter this weekend, there are plenty of things to do.  Here are some great options:

Friday, April 6th:  44th Annual Great Delaware Kite Festival
Year after year, people come to Cape Henlopen State Park from all around to check out this popular, free event!  All kite-flying abilities are welcome, but you don’t have to participate to enjoy this fun festival!  There will be food, face painting, kite flying competitions, and a visit from the Easter Bunny.  Registration begins at 9am.

Saturday, April 7th:  Your Choice of Egg Hunts

  • Dewey Beach:  The Alley Oop Egg Scoop is hosted by Alley Oop Skim Shop at New Orleans Street and Dewey Beach.  This hunt begins at 10am for ages 2-5, 11am for ages 6-8 and 12pm for ages 9-12.  Registration is required, but available the morning of the hunt.
  • Georgetown:  This egg hunt takes place at the Marvel Carriage Museum at 12pm.  Face painting, train rides, moon bounce, food, visits from the Easter Bunny, and a coloring contest are also part of this fun event which runs from 11am-1pm.
  • Milford:  The Milford Blue Hen VFW at Post 6483 on Williamsville Road egg hunt begins at 10am and is open to all children ages 12 and under.
  • Millsboro:  This huge egg hunt features over 5,000 eggs and give-aways including an XBOX and a Wii!  This hunt is hosted by Bay Shore Community Church, but is open to the public and takes place in a field off of Highway 113 between Georgetown and Millsboro.
  • Millsboro:  This egg hunt is hosted at Cupola Park at 1pm and features an Easter Bonnet/Hat Contest and Easter Parade.

Sunday, April 8th:  Easter Sunday
Community Sunrise Service at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand begins at 6:30am.  It is sponsored by the Lewes-Rehoboth Association of Churches.

Spring’s Promise!

Want to check out some great local art? Head down to Mispillion Art League in Milford and check out the “Spring’s Promise” exhibit…

Want to check out some great local art?  Head down to Mispillion Art League in Milford and check out the “Spring’s Promise” exhibit, on display from now through April 28th.  The promise of spring will be displayed in everything from sports to plants to animals and more!  If you’re a local artist, you can consider submitting your work for future exhibits.  Check out this link for more information and a list of upcoming shows.

Looking to buy or sell a home in Milford or surrounding areas?  Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and let us help you – 302-856-6434!

 

Do you like bowling? So do I. Try Laurel, Delaware’s new bowling alley.

Do you like bowling? Well, I do and recently I had the chance to find out it’s still a lot of fun. Especially if you haven’t bowled in a while. There are a lot of towns in Delaware that have bowling lanes. There is one in Millsboro, Delaware, Milford, Delaware and Seaford, Delaware, but we decided to try a brand new one. Bryan’s Bowling Center in Laurel, Delaware next to the Laurel Post Office. They were having their 1st year anniversary. I didn’t do all that bad either! Minimal gutter balls and a couple of strikes, what more could you want? Not bad for not having bowled in 37 years. I think I’ll get together some friends and do it again. Be sure to check out the lanes in local towns near you and go have some fun.