Friday, April 20th *Noon - 2pm

Partnership for the Delaware Estuary
Earth Day Celebration
Rodney Square
Wilmington, DE

Join WJBR as we Celebrate Earth day! Come out, spin the wheel and WIN great prizes!

Saturday, April 21st *9am

AIG MS Walk
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Wilmington Riverfront

Join WJBR at the AIG MS Walk on the Wilmington Riverfront. Registration starts at 9am. Advanced registration is recommended by calling 302-655-5610 or on-line at www.msdelaware.org. The mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is to end the devastating effects of MS—Join the movement! Walk for those who can’t.

Saturday, April 21st *10am - Noon

Castle Acura
S.Dupont HWY
New Castle, DE

Join WJBR and J.Bear at Castle Acura! Come out, spin the prize wheel and win great WJBR prizes!

April 21, 2007 10am to Noon

Safe Kids Day
Nemours/ AI Dupont Hospital for Children
Bellevue State Park Wilmington, DE

Join WJBR's at Safe Kids Day! Bring your Bike and helment for a Bike Rodeo, Karate for kids Deom, Car Seat Check, Babysitting Safety tips and Get your WJBR Kids Safe ID!

Saturday, April 21st *1pm-3pm

Nucar
Plant Sale
Our Lady of Grace Home for the Children
Rt. 4 (Chestnut Hill Rd)
Newark, DE 19713
Join WJBR's J.Bear at Nucar's Plant Sale!!! Come out spin the wheel WIN great prizes and Enjoy FREE Papa Johns Pizza!!

Thursday, April 26th *5pm-7pm

Lowe's Home Improvement
2225 Hessler Blvd.
New Castle, DE 19720
Join WJBR's J.Bear at the Grand Opening of Lowe's Home Improvement in New Castle. Come out, spin the wheel and win great prizes!

Friday, April 27th *5pm-7pm

Wilmington Blue Rocks
Frawley Stadium
Wilmington, DE 19808

Join WJBR as we broadcast live from Frawley Stadium's Skysuite!

Saturday, April 28th *10am - Noon

Concord Pet Food and Supply’s
Red Mill Shoppes
1450 Capitol Trail #115
Newark, DE 19711

Join WJBR at Concord Pet for PET CARNIVAL! Bring your pet spin the wheel and win great prizes!

Saturday, April 28th *Noon-2pm

Jewelry Arts Expo
The Chase Center
Wilmington, DE
Join WJBR at the Chase Center for Jewelry Arts Expo! Come out spin the wheel and win great prizes!

Saturday, April 28th *2pm-4pm

Verizon Wireless

Join WJBR and J.Bear at Verizon Wireless! Come out and play Plinko to win great prizes!

Sunday, April 29th *11am-1pm

Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research
110 Possum Hollow Road
Newark, DE 19711

Get your FREE Kid-Safe ID! Join WJBR at Tri-Sate Bird Rescue & Research Newark facility for their Open House! Get an up-close and personal look at how Tri-State cares for the wild! Bring your whole Family and enjoy kid's activities, educational exhibits, food, and celebrity mascots and it is ALL FREE!

Monday, April 30th *11am -1pm

Wilmington's Restaurant Week

Join WJBR Downtown Wilmington as we help kick off Restaurant Week! Come out... Spin the Wheel... And WIN!

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ADVOCACY DAY IS TAKING PLACE ON MAY 16, 2007 FROM 1:30 – 2:30PM AT LEGISLATIVE HALL IN DOVER.

CONTACT JOINT FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: ASK THEM TO INCREASE PURCHASE OF CARE RATES IN FY2008 SO CHILDREN CAN LEARN AND FAMILIES CAN WORK

BRING COLLEAGUES AND PARENTS

MAKE APPOINTMENTS WITH YOUR STATE SENATOR AND REPRESENTATIVE

WEAR YELLOW


SEN. NANCY COOK, CO-CHAIR (744-4237)
SEN. STEVEN AMICK(744-4138)
SEN. CATHERINE CLOUTIER (744-4137)
SEN. MARGARET ROSE HENRY (744-4191)
SEN. DAVID MCBRIDE (744-4167)
SEN. JAMES VAUGHN (744-4310)

REP. WILLIAM A. OBERLE, JR., CO-CHAIR (744-4173)
REP. JOSEPH W. BOOTH (744-4251)
REP. JOSEPH E. MIRO (744-4123)
REP. PETER SCHWARTZKOPF (744-4351)
REP. NANCY H. WAGNER (744-4177)
REP. DENNIS WILLIAMS (744-4351) « hide details

APRIL IS FOOT HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH. DON’T LET FOOT PAIN TAKE THE SPRING OUT OF YOUR STEP! OVER 50 PERCENT OF AMERICANS REPORT FOOT PAIN HAS HINDERED THEM FROM PERFORMING LIFE’S DAILY ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING WALKING. REMEMBER, FOOT PAIN IS NEVER NORMAL. TO FIND A DELAWARE PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION PODIATRIST AND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FOOT PAIN, VISIT WWW.APMA.ORG « hide details

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Sunday, April 8th during regular 9:30 am Sunday Service we will have a youth Easter Program with song, poetry and praise dancing. Dale United Methodist Church is located at 190 East Lake Street in Middletown, DE. see website www.daleumc.org or call Jeanette Waters at 302-750-0930

Saturday, April 14th FREE Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at 9am. Every 2nd Saturday of the month, bring a friend and fellowship. Dale United Methodist Church is located at 190 East Lake Street in Middletown, DE. see website www.daleumc.org or call Jeanette Waters at 302-750-0930

Sunday, April 15th at 11am is Men’s Day Service at Dale United Methodist Church is located at 190 East Lake Street in Middletown, DE. see website www.daleumc.org or call Jeanette Waters at 302-750-0930.

Sunday, April 22nd at 3:30pm will be our Singing and Praying Band Service. We will also have our regular 9:30am service. Dale United Methodist Church is located at 190 East Lake Street in Middletown, DE. see website www.daleumc.org or call Jeanette Waters at 302-750-0930.

Sunday, April 29th at 9:30 am Sunday Youth Service Our youth will perform all aspects of the service. Dale United Methodist Church is located at 190 East Lake Street in Middletown, DE. see website www.daleumc.org or call Jeanette Waters at 302-750-0930

Sunday, April 29th after 9:30am service at Dale United Methodist Church is located at 190 East Lake Street in Middletown, DE. see website www.daleumc.org or call Jeanette Waters at 302-750-0930. There will be a FREE bus trip to Camp Pecometh in Centerville, MD to visit this beautiful facility. This is retreat and camp facility of the United Methodist Church Conference for adults and youth. Bring Picnic Lunch. We will be back by 3pm

Saturday, May 12th 9am to 4pm Dale United Methodist Church will participate in Town of Odessa Flea Market and Craft Show. The Youth will have a bake sale table. Contact Jeanette Waters of Dale's at 302-750-0930. The Flea Market is located at Odessa Memorial Park at RT 299 and Rt 13 (where big playground is) in Oddesa. For spaces contact Karlyn Grant at 302-378-9090. « hide details

ALL BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUPS MEET MONTHLY (EXCEPT FOR DECEMBER AND ARE OPEN TO SURVIVORS, CAREGIVERS, FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED. NO COST UNLESS INDICATED.

The next meeting of the New Castle County Support Group of the Brain Injury Association will be held on Thursday, April 19 , 2007 at 7 p.m. at the du Pont Hospital for Children, 1600 Rockland Rd., Wilmington, DE in Room #1 on Third Floor.

Speaker will be Lauri Scott, OTR/L, Site Manager of Christiana Care Rehab Services at Springside Plaza, Glasgow. Facilitators are Margie & John Goodier, (302) 378-0375.

To attend the Pre-Meeting Dinner Group (at your expense), contact Matt at 998-0782 or David at 453-1634 by April 17 and meet at 5:15 p.m. at the Hollywood Grille, Concord Pike & Murphy Rd.

KENT COUNTY BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, Tuesday April 10 at 7:00 p.m. at a Surprise Location in Dover. Call Becky Bolt, Facilitator, (302-659-2829) for details.

SUSSEX COUNTY BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, Tuesday, April 24, at Peach Tree Acres, 26900 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Harbeson, DE at 7 PM for coffee and 8 PM for meeting. Dr. Glen Brooks, neuropsychologist, attends most meetings and will discuss your concerns. Facilitator is Robin Reifsnyder, (302) 841.9675

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, Tuesday, April 10 at Chesapeake Rehab. Employees Dining Room, Rt. 50 & Tilghman Rd., Salisbury, MD at 6 p.m. Facilitator is Dr. Glen Brooks, 800-938-4600. Submitted by Margie Goodier (302) 378-0375 « hide details

April 12 at 7:00 Do you avoid walking under a ladder and avoid black cats? Do you own a lucky charm or rabbit's foot? Come to the Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library in Odessa on Thursday, April 12 at 7:00 to hear folklorist and author Ed Okonowicz explore the origins and modern day versions of many well-known and still believed superstitions, curses and folk traditions surrounding Friday the 13th. This event is free and open to the public, for more information,. call the library at 378-8838.

Sunday, April 15, 2:00 The Pirate Granuaile and the Struggle for Ireland Granuaile, known in English as Grace O'Malley, defied her husbands, her culture and the English officials to become the pirate queen of Ireland and "nurse to all rebellions". Granuaile chose her own path during an age of piracy, slavery and conquest. Susan Turnbull Shoemaker will portray this courageous and outrageous woman. Co-sponsored by Delaware Humanities Forum, suitable for families, free. Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library

Saturday, May 5, 9am --2pm Crafters are needed for the Annual Spring Craft Show and Plant Sale at the Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library. Included in the day will be games and prizes for kids, a petting zoo, $5.00 bagged lunch, our semi-annual incredible book sale and a special visit with Mercer Mayer's Little Critter! To register for a table or for more information, call the library at 378-8838 « hide details

April 15, 2007, & again on June 24, 2007: Sports Card, Comic Book, NASCAR and Collectible Show at Aetna Fire Hall, 400 Ogletown Road (across from the Newark Post Office), Newark, DE 10 am – 3 pm, $2. Admission (Children 12 and under FREE), Over 50 Tables of the area’s finest dealers. For information or reservations please contact (302) 559-7962, a2zshows1@yahoo.com or visit our website www.a2zshows1.com

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Admission Free
We welcome Schools & Daycares, (Reservation required for groups of 5 or more children) For reservations call (302) 571-7412

Spring 2007 Children's Programs

Wednesday, April 18 - 10:00 A.M.
Brandywine Zoo
"From Head to Toe" by Eric Carl
Hear the story "From Head to Toe" and then discover interesting facts about animal movement.
Ages: Pre K to Kindergarten
Limited Space Available

Wednesday, May 9 - 10:00 A.M.
Charlene Campbell
Musical Magic
Join us for an interactive production of well-known Broadway musical to introduce children to Broadway stage.
Ages: Kindergarten to 3rd Grade

Wednesday, June 6 - 10:00 A.M.
2007 Summer Reading Kick-off
Kick-off the 2007 Summer Reading Program "Get a Clue @ your Library" with a comedy magic show.
Ages: all ages welcome

These programs are made possible, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency committed to promoting the arts in Delaware « hide details

JOIN THE MOVEMENT AGAINST MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. REGISTER NOW FOR ONE OF MORE OF THE AIG MS WALKS: · SATURDAY, APRIL 21, WILMINGTON OR HISTORIC DOVER AT 9:00AM. · SUNDAY, MAY 20, UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE, NEWARK CAMPUS AT 9:00AM · FRIDAY, JULY 13, BAYWOOD GREENS CLUBHOUSE IN LONG NECK AT 6:00PM. ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS RECOMMENDED BY GOING ONNLINE AT WWW.MSDELAWARE.ORG OR BY CALLING (302) 655-5610. THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY IS TO END THE DEVASTATING EFFECTS OF MS-JOIN THE MOVEMENT! WALK FOR THOSE WHO CAN’T. « hide details

Christine has taken the East Coast by storm with thousands of listeners at Musikfest, Philadelphia AIDS Walk, Penn State Arts Fest, and New York's Central Park and followed up these performances with appearances on CN8's "Your Morning" and NBC's 10!. Christine also performs sellout shows in venerable venues such as Philadelphia's The Point, Tin Angel, World Cafe Live! and has had well received performances in the Kimmel Center.

Making frequent stops at showcase clubs and major outdoor festivals, Christine has established herself throughout the East coast, Midwest, and South. Gaining massive momentum, her material has garnered accomplishments such as:

The positive recognition for Christine's work doesn't stop online. She was a finalist for Philadelphia City Paper's 2002 Best Folk Artist/Group award, and received two grants in two consecutive years from The National Endowment for the Arts for its Meet the Composer series. She has opened for and shared the stages of venues and major festivals with such acts as Jeffrey Gaines, Jill Sobule, Melissa Etheridge, Janis Ian, Antigone Rising, Tempest, Grey Eye Glances, Train, Melissa Ferrick, Catie Curtis, Don McLean, Heart, Sara Lee, and Sally Taylor.

She also composed and performed the music for the Johnny Cash Franklin Bible Session, a spoken word recording, and had the song "Sing" chosen for the GoGirls 2005 Radio Compilation CD.

Self-taught and self-disciplined, Havrilla wins crowds over wherever she goes with her musical innovation, heartfelt lyrics, and sparkling personality, and her guitar a mere extension of herself. Christine lives up to the moniker bestowed upon her by Dena Marchiony of the Philadelphia Songwriters Project, "the quintessential pop-rock goddess." « hide details

Sponsored by Good Will Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary

Saturday April 21, 2007 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Good Will Fire Company
4th and South Streets
New Castle, DE 19720

For additional Information contact Colleen -995-1137

Also looking for donations of books, toys, clothing, appliances, furniture, ets. anything in good condition to sell. Drop off times for donations are - April 18th 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. April 19th 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. « hide details

THE SPRING 2007 PARISH DRIVE FOR THE POOR AND NEEDY, SPONSORED BY THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, WILL BE HELD SAT. & SUN., APRIL 21 & 22, 2007 AT ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND CHURCH, 230 EXECUTIVE DRIVE, IN NEWARK. ITEMS ACCEPTED, IN GOOD CONDITION ONLY, INCLUDING GENTLY USED CLOTHING, FURNITURE, HOUSEWARES, SMALL APPLIANCES, TOYS, BLANKETS, SHEETS, ETC, WHICH ARE DONATED TO CATHOLIC CHARITIES AND THE CATHOLIC THRIFT SHOPS. IN ADDITION, NON=PERISHABLE FOOD AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS SUCH AS TOOTHBRUSHES, SOAP, SHAMPOOO, RAZORS, ETC, ARE ACCEPTED FOR OUR EMERGENCY FOOD CLOSET. DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED SATURDAY FROM 5:00 – 7:00PM, AND SUNDAY FROM 8:00AM-NOON. VOLUNTEERS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO HELP LOAD THE ITEMS ONTO THE TRUCK, AS WILL TAX RECEIPTS. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE CHURCH AT 369-8100, X 16. « hide details

Delaware Valley Siberian Husky Rescue presents a Community Flea Market at the Horsham Township Community Center on Horsham Road in Horsham Pennsylvania Behind the Township Administration Building.

Saturday, April 21st 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. « hide details

Incarnation Holy Sacrament Church At 3000 Garrett Road Drexel Hill, PA

Is collecting used, repairable bicycles to be sent to developing nations for people that have no other transportation than their feet. Clean out your garage without filling our landfills.

A $10.00 donation to help with transportation is requested.

IRS approved tax receipts will be supplied.

Collection will be April 21, 2007 12-3pm. « hide details

The Inaugural 5k Race/Walk & Kid's Fun Run presented by the Hockessin/Greenville Rotary Club

Saturday, April 21st at 8:30 am at the PAL Center on Lancaster Pike

This rain or shine event benefits the Hockessin/Greenville Outreach Fund. In addition to the 5k Race, there will also be a Fun Run for children age 8 and under, as well as a post-race party. T-shirts will be provided to all participants. A silent auction will offer a chance to bid on items, goods & services donated from local merchants.

To sign up for the 5k Run/Walk Race or Fun Run, visit the www.races2run.com web site. Entry fee is $16 prior to April 18, $20 the day of the race. For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Dave Stracke at 302-235-7262.

Rotary International is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, and help to build goodwill and peace in the world. There are approximately 1.2 million Rotarians who are members of more than 31,000 Rotary clubs in more than165 countries. « hide details

WANT TO TAKE YOUR KIDS SOMEWHERE FUN AND EDUCATIONAL THIS MONTH? BRING THEM TO SAFE KIDS DAY AT BELLEVUE STATE PARK, APRIL 21, SPONSORED BY THE NEW CASTLE COUNTY CHAPTER OF SAFE KIDS DELAWARE. COME OUT TO THIS FREE EVENT AND WATCH A KARATE DEMONSTRATION, VISIT INJURY PREVENTION BOOTHS, GET A CHILD ID CARD AND LEARN BIKE SAFETY WITH OUR BIKE RODEO. THERE WILL ALSO BE FOOD AND DOOR PRIZES. BRING YOUR FAMILY TO BELLEVUE STATE PARK FOR SAFE KIDS DAY ON SATURDAY APRIL 15 FROM 10AM TO 1PM. RAIN OR SHINE « hide details

The Middletown Knights of Columbus are having an All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday April 22, at St. Rose of Lima Hall in Chesapeake City, MD.

Tickets can be purchased at the door. $8.00 for adults,$4.00 for children under 12, children four and under free. « hide details

The St. Mary Magdalen Home & School Association will be holding their 9th annual Consignment Sale in the St. Mary Magdalen Church Hall on April 21st & 22nd. The Church is located on Rt. 202 at Sharpley Rd., Wilmington 19803. Hours on Saturday, April 21st are 7am to 2pm and Sunday, April 22nd from 9:30am to 1:00pm.

They'll have clothing, books, toys, baby items, sporting goods, lawn & garden equipment, furniture, and more. Refreshments will be available. Admission is free. For more information, the public can contact Denise at 652-6800. « hide details

10 AM – 2 PM
Bank of America, 1100 N. King St., Wilmington
Benefits Meals On Wheels Delaware
Tickets: $175 in advance only
Buy online at www.mealsfromthemasters.com or call 302-656-3257
Features the artistry and cuisine of 32 international and national chefs, fine wines and spirits and an abundant silent auction. « hide details

DELAWARE CHAPTER 1 OF THE BLUE KNIGHTS INTERNATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT MOTORCYCLE CLUB, INC IS SPONSORING THEIR 1st ANNUAL "BLUE RIDE TO THE TIDE" MOTORCYCLE RIDE ON SUNDAY, APRIL 22ND TO BENEFIT SPECIAL OLYMPICS DELAWARE. THE POLICE ESCORTED RIDE WILL START AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE STADIUM ON RT 896 IN NEWARK AND END UP AT THE LEWES FERRY TERMINAL IN LEWES, DELAWARE. COFFEE AND BREAKFAST SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED IN THE MORNING, WITH A BEVERAGE AND SANDWICH WHEN EVERYONE ARRIVES IN LEWES. RIDE PIN TO THE FIRST 100REGISTRANTS. REGISTRATION ON THE DAY OF THE RIDE WILL BE FROM 9AM TO 10:30AM WITH THE RIDE LEAVING IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER. PRE-REGISTRATION CAN BE MADE ONLINE THROUGH SPECIAL OLYMPICS DELAWARE WEBSITE WWW.SODE.ORG. REGISTRATION IS $20 FOR A RIDER AND $15 FOR PASSENGER WITH ALL PROCEEDS BEING GIVEN TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS DELAWARE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT BLUE KNIGHTS DELAWARE 1 HOTLINE AT (302) 838-0649. « hide details

In our continuing celebration of our 150th Anniversary (1857 – 2007), The Church of the Holy City is hosting monthly events to celebrate and to share with the Wilmington community.

On April 22nd, The Holly Consort will perform in concert in the main Sanctuary of The Church. The Holly Consort is an amateur ensemble with a focus on music popular in Europe from the 15th to 18th centuries. The tremendous acoustics of the Church will make this a wonderful concert. The concert is FREE to the public. A free will offering is appreciated.

For more information, please call the Parish office 302-654-5014 or contact us on the web: www.churchoftheholycity.org. « hide details

Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 4:00 PM -- The Holly Consort will be performing at the Church of the Holy City, Pennsylvania Avenue and Broom Street in Wilmington, 302-654-5014.

This performance is part of the 150th Year Celebration of the Church. The Holly Consort is an amateur ensemble with a focus on music popular in Europe from the fifteenth to the eighteenth centuries. The group began meeting in 1985 playing only recorders and has since added harpsichord, transverse flute, viola da gamba and violin. The consort has performed in many community concerts over the years. Members often participate in eighteenth century costume. « hide details

Club Phred classic rock band from the 60's & 70's will be performing a benefit concert for the Delaware HIV Consortium Fund Raiser at Shaggy's 45 East Main Street, Newark, on Monday, 4/23/07 from 6 - 9 pm. $2.00 for students, $10.00 for adults. « hide details

REFLECTIONS FROM ANTIQUITY AN EXHIBIT IN THE NEW BRINGHURST GALLERY AT THE ROCKWOOD CENTER FROM APRIL 24 –DECEMBER 31, 2007.


EXPERIENCE ROCKWOOD IN A WHOLE NEW WAY! HISTORY SPEAKS TO US IN MANY WAYS; YOU JUST HAVE TO KNOW HOW TO LISTEN.


PLAY AND LEARN! INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS INCLUDE:

-SEARCHING FOR ARROWHEADS IN THE ARCHAEOLOGY EXHIBIT.
-THE EXPERIENCE OF DRIVING A CAR ON THE BACK ROADS OF WILMINGTON IN THE 1930’S

-TAKE YOUR PICTURE IN THE WALL OF FRAME OR WITH MEMBERS OF THE BRINGHURST FAMILY

-A WALK UP THE TOWER STAIRS FOR A FEW OF THE GRAND ESTATE.


ADMISSION: ADULTS $5, CHILDREN UNDER 12 $2, ADMISSION IS FREE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 2. YOUR TICKET TO THE GALLERY IS ALSO GOOD FOR A GUIDED TOUR OF THE PERIOD ROOMS IN THE MANSION. TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE ROCKWOOD CENTER OR AT THE MANSION IN THE BUTLER’S PANTRY. VISIT THE BUTLER’S PANTRY FOR A REFRESHING DRINK OR LIGHT SNACK AFTER YOUR VISIT TO THE GALLERY.


LOCATION: THE BRINGHURST GALLERY IS LOCATED IN THE ROCKWOOD CONFERENCE CENTER AT ROCKWOOD PARK. THE ENTRACNE TO ROCKWOOD PARK IS OFF OF THE WASHINGTON ST. EXTENSION SOUTH OF SHIPLEY RD. IN WILMINGTON, DELAWARE. VISIT WWW.ROCKWOOD.ORG FOR DIRECTIONS.


INFORMATION: PLEASE CALL (302) 761-4340 FOR MORE INFORMATION OR EMAIL ROCKWOODPARK@NCCDE.ORG. « hide details

Wednesday April 25, 2007
9am.– 2pm & 6pm. – 7:30pm.

Pike Creek Christian School
199 Polly Drummond Hill Rd.
Wilmington, DE 19808
302-731-7773 x100
www.pikecreekchristianschool.org « hide details

ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, JORDAN HEDDING, A JUNIOR AT WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY IS TRAINING FOR AN OLYMPIC DISTANCE TRIATHALON WITH TEAM IN TRAINING (THE WORLDS LARGEST ENDURANCE TRAINING PROGRAM) TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY. SHE HAS TO RAISE $2500 BY THE MIDDLE OF MAY 2007. WE HAVE DECIDED TO TAKE RAISING MONEY TO THE NEXT LEVEL BY ASKING A NATIONAL BAND, OMNISOUL TO DEDICATE THEIR TIME AND PLAY A CONCERT AT 15 NORTH IN WEST CHESTER, PA. SINCE THEY HAVE AGREED TO PLAY, 2 MORE BANDS HAVE JOINED ON FOR THIS EXCITING EVENT. SHOW TIME IS AT 8PM ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25TH. « hide details

THE BEAR AFFAIR IS A COCKTAIL PARTY AND SILENT AUCTION THAT RAISES MUCH NEEDED FUNDS FOR THE PHILADELPHIA CHILDRENS ALLIANCE. THE 7TH ANNUAL BEAR AFFAIR WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 26TH, 2007 AT THE F.U.E.LO. GALLERY (formerly the Seamen’s Church Institute). FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.BEARAFFAIR.ORG OR EMAIL INFO@BEARAFFAIR.ORG. « hide details

City Theater Company, Delaware’s own Off-Broadway, presents as part of its Community Series Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, adapted by American director and actor Andre Gregory. Originally conceived and produced by the Manhattan Theatre Project in 1970, this rendition of the classic tale concentrates on movement and language rather than special effects or crazy costumes.

Director Georgiana Staley (last season’s family show Peter Pan) and a talented teenage cast effectively bring to life Alice’s world—using their own bodies and voices to suggest the rabbit hole the heroine falls into, the croquet match with the Queen, the encounter with a caterpillar and his hookah pipe. Inventive, imaginative, and clever, this surrealistic take on a family favorite is sure to enchant children and adults alike.

In keeping with the spirit of CTC’s Community Series, the two-weekend run of Alice in Wonderland at the Baby Grand Theater will also feature music, art, and dance presentations by students from area schools as well as lobby activities for youngsters. Opening night festivities include a Mad Hatter tea party immediately following the show.

All performances will be at the Baby Grand Theatre at 818 N. Market Street in Wilmington. Show dates and times:

Thursday, April 26, 7:30pm (Pay-What-You-Can Preview)
Friday, April 27, 7:30pm
Saturday April 28, 7:30pm
Sunday, April 29, 2:00pm
Friday, May 4, 7:30pm
Saturday, May 5, 7:30pm

Ticket prices are still the best rate in town, at $12 for students/children and $17 general admission. Group rates are also available.

For more information or to make reservations, call the box office at 800-37-Grand or visit City Theater Company’s website at www.city-theater.org . « hide details

Delaware City’s 17th Annual Town wide Yard Sale and Spring Celebration

Season Opening of Fort Delaware State Park And Three Forts Ferry

Saturday, April 28, 2007 Begins at 8:00 am

Rain Date : Sunday, April 29th

Lots of Family Yard Sales, Merchant Sidewalk Sales, Church Fairs, Book Sale, Food, Flowers and Fun For the whole family

COME JOIN US!

Directions to Delaware City – I-95 to DE Rt. 1 south to Delaware City Exit. Follow signs to town. NJ residents can take the Three Forts Ferry from Fort Mott State Park.

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CHILDREN'S CONSIGNMENT SALE - April 28th
8am - 1pm at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CHURCH
in the school gym, at Shipley and Weldin Roads in North Wilmington. Cash only, no strollers please. Clothing, shoes, toys, baby equipment, maternity and more. « hide details

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Join the Autism Society of Delaware at the first Walk the High Road for Autism on April 28 at Bellevue State Park in North Wilmington! Proceeds will support the Autism Society of Delaware's support, education, and advocacy programs for families affected by autism.

Registration begins at 9am, the Walk begins at 10am, and will be followed by a celebration with food, games, and music. There is no fee to Walk, but all Walkers must raise a minimum of $20, or $10 for kids. For more information and online registration, visit www.delautism.org .

Sponsors of the event include: Casale Construction, LLC; High Road School; BlueCross BlueShield of Delaware; Fulton Financial Advisors; Grotto Pizza; and Staples Business Advantage. A complete list of sponsors is available at www.delautism.org . « hide details

REGISTER FOR THE ANNUAL YWCA DELAWARE'S 5K RACE AGAINST RACISM - SATURDAY, APRIL 28TH- ROCKFORD PARK IN WILMINGTON, DELWARE. REGISTRATION OPENS 8AM - RUN/WALK BEGINS AT 9AM. PRE-REGISTRATION $16, $20 DAY OF EVENT. JOINT THE FIGHT AGAINST RACISM AND PARTICIPATE IN YWCA DE'S RACE AGAINST RACISM. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW.YWCADE.ORG. « hide details

St. Catherine of Siena Outgrown Children’s Clothing & Toy Resale will be held from 9:30am – 1:00pm in the school gym; 2503 Centerville Road, Wilm, DE; sizes newborn thru pre-teen, toys, maternity, baby gear, kids furniture, misc., anything to do with kids. . . Info: (302)234-1925 , (302)235-0141 or on sale day 302-545-5520. Cash only sale.

Saint Catherine’s Resale is a great project as well as fundraiser. Partial proceeds benefit our school and parish; however we also have reached out to many local charities and families in need. Birthright, Love Inc. Ukarnian Cherylnobl orphanage, as well as a local pediatrician who keeps a clothing bank for local families. I include this information to show our service and dedication not only to our parish, but our community, and I hope that you will fulfill my request and list our advertisement in your community listings « hide details

Friendship House is celebrating 20 years of Witnessing God’s Miracles! This year Friendship House is celebrating its 20th anniversary. To give thanks for this milestone, The Board of Directors of Friendship House cordially invites you to attend an ecumenical worship service Sunday, April 29, 2007 3:00 PM at First & Central Presbyterian Church, 1101 North Market Street Wilmington, Delaware.

A reception will immediately follow the service. Everyone is invited to attend the open annual meeting which will be held before the service at 2:00 PM. « hide details

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO WITH YOUR FAMILY THIS SPRING? RIDE YOUR BIKES IN THE MASON-DIXON RIDE FOR MS ON SUNDAY, APRIL 29. ASK YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO JOIN YOU IN THE MOVEMENT AGAINST MS. REGISTER BEFORE APRIL 28- AND RECEIVE A $5 DISCOUNT ON THE REGISTRATION FEE. TO REGISTER, GO ONLINE AT WWW.MSDELAWARE.ORG OR CALL 302.655.5610 « hide details

WE’VE MOVED! Our new Cooperative Extension Office is located at 461 Wyoming Road in Newark, only 1.6 miles away from our previous location. We are just off Route 72, near College Square Shopping Center and Newark High School. Stop by and see our new facility!

5/2 - Don’t Let Your Home Be A Home For Bugs - Dr. Susan Whitney King will present this free program. This workshop will cover indoor pests, how to identify them, what a homeowner should don and when to contact a professional. No fee for this workshop, but registration is required. 7:00 pm—8:30 pm. Extension Office. Call to register.

5/2 - Cyber Safety - Potluck Parenting Session. For more info, visit www.udel.edu/usa. 7:00 pm. Caravel Academy. Register with Mary Perno via email at mperno@udel.edu.

5/3 - Graduated Driving License Parent Program - 6:45 pm. William Penn High School.

5/7 - Your #1 Priority: Keeping Children Healthy and Safe - Keeping children healthy and safe should be the top priority for all child care providers. No on wants to see children get sick or hurt. How do you know that the germs are gone or that play equipment is safe? You’ll learn the latest and best ways to keep the children in your care healthy and safe. Class has been approved for two credits by the Office of Child Care Licensing. $10. 6:30 pm—8:30 pm. Extension Office. Call to register.

5/9—Backyard Composting—Create an earth-friendly garden through composting. Learn easy methods to recycle kitchen and garden waste to improve your soil and grow healthier plants. $15. 7:00 pm—9:00 pm. MOT Senior Center. Call to register.

5/12—4-H Livestock Tagging—Delaware State Fairgrounds. 9:00 am—1:00 pm.

5/16—Container Gardening—Learn the fundamentals of container gardening while creating your own masterpiece. Participants must bring a 10 to 12 inch pot with drainage holes. For those who don’t like dirty hands, bring gloves. $25. 7:00 pm—9:00 pm. MOT Senior Center. Call to register.

5/16—Debtor Education Program—Designed to meet the needs of those individuals who have filed for bankruptcy and are required to attend a debtor education course. Fee is $40. 1:00 pm—4:00 pm. http://ag.udel.edu/extension/ncc/bankruptcygeneralinfo.php. NCC Extension Office.

5/19—4-H First State Livestock Jackpot Show—Delaware State Fairgrounds.

5/20—4-H Invitational Pygmy Goat Show—7:0 am—Delaware State Fairgrounds.

5/21—4-H Leader’s Association and Junior Council Meeting - 7:00 pm. Extension Office.

5/22—4-H Livestock Tagging— 6:00 pm—8:00 pm. Delaware State Fairgrounds.

5/22—Easy Beauty With Annuals—Annuals are easy, reliable and versatile plants that deliver dramatic flower and foliage color all season long. Topics include proper care and how to select the varieties best suited for your garden. $15. 7:00 pm—9:00 pm. MOT Senior Center. Call to register.

5/23 - 4-H Afterschool Family Night - Bayard School.

5/23—Hanging Baskets—Add another dimension to your garden. Learn the fundamentals of gardening in the air. Discussion will include design principles, appropriate plant material, best soil and types of containers. Each participant will complete a hanging basket in class. All materials will be provided. $25. 7:00-9:00pm. Fischer Greenhouse. Call to register.

5/28—Memorial Day—Office Closed. « hide details

The Brandywine Friends of Old Time Music present our hometown heroes, the most powerful band in bluegrass

>>> DAN PAISLEY & THE SOUTHERN GRASS <<<

Friday, May 4, 2007 at 8:00 p.m.

at St. Thomas Episcopal Church 276 S. College Ave in Newark, Delaware (Near the corner of College Ave & Park Place, across the street from the UD campus)

Dan Paisley is one of the most distinctive and expressive vocal stylists in bluegrass music today. He carries on in his father's tradition with the help of his bandmates, all excellent musicians with rich family histories in bluegrass and old-time music. The band has become known for its unwavering sense of timing and its dynamic repertoire of songs and instrumentals. From lilting ballad to fiery hoedown, their music encompasses the best of the bluegrass tradition.

Concert tickets are available at the door only: General Public $15; Members and Seniors $12; under-18-year-olds FREE!

Light refreshments will be available for sale at the concert.

For more information, please visit www.brandywinefriends.org or www.southerngrass.net or on MySpace at www.myspace.com/thesoutherngrass e-mail concerts@bfotm.org, or call (302) 475-3454

We hope to see you at the concert. Please tell a friend! ---------------------------------------

Planned future concerts from the Brandywine Friends:
Jay Armsworthy & Eastern Tradition (bluegrass) A Tribute to Charlie Poole & the North Carolina Ramblers Beth Hartness & Adam Hurt (old-time)

--------------------------------------- Please consider supporting other organizations presenting traditional music, such as:


Coatesville Trad. Irish Music Series - www.oldmusicproject.com/ctims
Concerts at the Arden Gild Hall - www.ardenclub.com/concerts.htm
Delaware Friends of Folk - www.delfolk.org
Eastern Shore Bluegrass Association - RLewis525@aol.com
Evening of Bluegrass Concert Series - www.deansapp.com/schedule.html
Green Willow Folk Club - www.greenwillow.org
NJ Bluegrass and Old Time Music Assoc. - www.newjerseybluegrass.org
North Bay Bluegrass Assoc. - gtester1@comcast.net, (410) 939-0028
Philadelphia Ceili Group - www.philadelphiaceiligroup.org
Susquehanna Folk Music Society - www.sfmsfolk.org
TurtleDove Folk Club - www.turtledove.org
West Chester Folk - www.westchesterfolk.org
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Also, don't miss...

David Peterson & 1946 / Artese 'N Toad
Saturday, April 21 at Barnstormers Theater
Ward and Thome Sts., Ridley Park, PA 19078
Tickets at www.ticketleap.com and at the door
More info: www.myspace.com/artesentoad or info@artesentoad.com

The REED ISLAND ROUNDERS - House Concert
Saturday, April 28 at 8:00 PM
at the West-Northington home, 5 Stones Throw Road,
Wilmington, DE. Cost is $15.00 at the door.
Call (302) 478-6383 or e-mail somanysong@aol.com to reserve your seat, as space is limited. There will be jamming after the concert.

StringNation concerts featuring Tim O'Brien, Darol Anger, Mike Marshall, Seamus Egan, Vasen, and many others
Friday & Saturday, May 11 & 12
at the Gordon Theater on the Rutgers Camden Campus
Tickets: www.TIX.com (Keyword: Stringnation)
More info: call Francesca Perks at 856-905-5007
or visit http://www.stringnation.com/Home.html


HOBO PIE in concert at Gwynedd Friends Coffeehouse
Saturday, May 12, 2007, 8PM
Gwynedd Friends Meeting at corner of 202 and Sumneytown Pike P.O. Box 142, Gwynedd, PA 19436. Go to http://www.gwyneddfriends.org/coffeehouse.htm

Coatesville Celebration of Old-Time Music & Dance
Saturday, May 19, from 11am to 7pm at the Coatesville Cultural Society 143 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA For more information: 610-384-1790

2nd annual Grounds for Music
Sunday June 10, 2007, noon to 8pm 120 Reservoir Road in Wagontown, just west of Coatesville More info: CthreeA@brandywine.net or 610-384-2535 http://www.cthreea.org/groundsformusic2007.htm

Benefit Concert for The Center for Family Services
Featuring a sampling of bands from the Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival: Dan Paisley's band & the Tuesday Mountain Boys Thursday, August 30 at the Broadway Theatre in Pitman, NJ. More info: www.thebroadwaytheatre.org or briduf@yahoo.com

The 36th Annual DELAWARE VALLEY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Labor Day Weekend, August 31 - September 2, 2007
at the Salem County Fair Grounds in Woodstown, New Jersey on Route 40, seven miles east of the Delaware Memorial Bridge More info: www.delawarevalleybluegrass.org

The Delaware Nature Society's HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL
Featuring the Orpheus Supertones & many other great performers Saturday & Sunday, October 6 & 7, 2007 at Coverdale Farm, on Way Road in Greenville, Delaware http://www.delawarenaturesociety.org/hm_festival.html . « hide details

May 4, 2007
Mix and Mingle with a Mission Networking Party
Benefits: JDRF (A portion of the proceeds will benefit JDRF)
Sheraton Suites Hotel Ballroom
422 Delaware Avenue
Wilmington, DE
Time: 6 pm - Midnight
Admission price $20 includes food, entertainment, entry into drawings.
Drink Specials starting at 6 pm. « hide details

RUN FOR THEIR FUTURE 5K RUN/WALK WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, MAY, 5TH AT 9:00AM AT 720 ACADEMY ST. – KAPPA SIGMA FRATERNITY.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
$10 STUDENTS/ $15 ALL OTHERS
AFTER APRIL 25 - $13 STUDENTS/ $18 FOR ALL OTHERS
RACE DAY REGISTRAYION BEGINS 7:30AM
SEND CHECKS PAYABLE TO C.E.R.T.S., INC. TO: CINDY JENKINS
1 CARDIGAN COURT
NEWARK, DE 19702 « hide details

May 5th 9-2 - Flea Market Day - rain date May 12th 9-2

Everything in one place:
Antique Car Show-Featuring BRAACA Car Club and Old Tractors
Professional Antique Appraisers -Like the Road Show!
Professional Antique Car Appraisers-Bring your car to be appraised!
Huge Flea Market and Food Court


Rent a space at this amazing event for only $15! Call 658-3251. « hide details

Pennsbury Township will host the 6th annual giant Community Yard Sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday (May 5). The sale will be held in the park behind the Township Building, 702 Baltimore Pike (U.S. Route 1), between Chadds Ford and Kennett Square.

Over 60 households are expected to participate in the sale as part of Spring Clean-Up Week sponsored by the township.Bargain hunters and collectors are encouraged to attend. Rain date is Saturday, May 12. Food for purchase and music. « hide details

McKean High School Football Boosters are having a HUGE RUMMAGE SALE.

Tables are available for $10.00
Please call Linda Bryant @ 743-3526

Place: McKean High School (Student Parking Lot)
301 McKennan’s Church Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
Date & Time: May 5, 2007 8:00am –3:00pm (Rain Date May 6, 2007) « hide details

Mayfair, a community event, will be held at the St. Barnabas Church (2800 Duncan Road, Wilmington) on May 5th, 2007. A yard sale will take place from 9:30 – 11:30, and from 12:30 – 4:30, there will be an old-time country fair, with a moon bounce, face painting, games, raffles, food, music, and much more! Also, plan to make history! In order to raise awareness and money to help rebuild the Samuel Baker Secondary School in Uganda, there will be an attempt to break the record for the world’s largest drawing scroll. Be a part of the excitement and join us at MAYFAIR! « hide details

Don’t miss the cry of ‘riders up’ at this year’s 29th annual Point-to-Point, Sunday, May 6th at Winterthur Museum & Country Estate. Enjoy the excitement of steeplechase horse racing, the pageantry of the antique carriage parade, tailgate picnics, and a full day of family fun. New this year! More than 30 classic Rolls Royces will be displayed. Advance admission sales only. To purchase wristbands, visit winterthur.org or call 302.888.4600. « hide details

DON’T MISS THE CRY OF ‘RIDERS UP’ AT THIS YEAR’S 29TH ANNUAL POINT-TO-POINT, SUNDAY, MAY 6TH AT WINTERTHUR MUSEUM & COUNTRY ESTATE. ENJOY THE EXCITEMENT OF STEEPLECHASE HORSE RACING, THE PAGEANTRY OF THE ANTIQUE CARRIAGE PARADE, TAILGATE PICNICS, AND A FULL DAY OF FAMILY FUN. NEW THIS YEAR! MORE THAN 30 CLASSIC ROLLS ROYCES WILL BE DISPLAYED. ADVANCE ADMISSION SALES ONLY. TO PURCHASE WRISTBANDS, VISIST WINTERTHUR.ORG OR CALL 302.888.4600 « hide details

NOCC-DE 4th Annual 5K Run/Walk for the Whisper

Date: 5/6/2007 (Rain or Shine)

Event Time: Starts: 7:45 am

Location: Riverfront/Dravo Plaza Wilmington, DE

Details: Join us to help fight this deadly disease and save women's lives by supporting awareness about ovarian cancer for which there presently is no diagnostic screening.

Registration Opens 7:45 am
Opening Ceremonies 8:30 am
Warm-up 9:15 am
Run/Walk Starts 9:30 am

$16 through May 1st, $20 thereafter
$10 students (valid I.D. required)
Children under age 4 years are free (no T-shirt)

Team and family participation encouraged.

Survivor recognition; prizes to top runners/walkers-largest teams-most pledges; raffles/door prizes; entertainment; refreshments; exhibits.

Pre-register online at www.races2run.com , or visit the NOCC-DE website at www.ovarian.org (click on the DE Division, then the Walk for the Whisper page).

Sponsored by the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition - Delaware Chapter. « hide details

CIAP Certification Workshop
Date: May 7, 14, or 21st, 2007
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Graduate Business Center
Cost: $1,500
Lunch: Provided
Dan Shoemaker, Director of the Center for Assurance Studies at University of Detroit Mercy (UDM), will hold a Certified Information Assurance Professional Certification training course in May 2007 at West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate Business Center. The day-long session will consist of mastery of the principles and control objectives embodied in the four domains of information assurance. Upon completion of this program the learner will be able to design, plan, deploy and maintain a complete, detailed, operational and systematic response to the information security needs of any organization. As a consequence, this workshop also leads to the registration of the learner as a Certified Information Assurance Professional (CIAP) after satisfactory completion of the certification exam. Dr. Shoemaker serves as the Chair of the Computer Science and Information Systems Program at UDM. He is an expert panelist on three national working groups with the Department of Homeland Security’s National Cyber Security Division (NCSD). He is also the co-author of the bestseller Information Assurance for the Enterprise – A Roadmap to Security. « hide details

Club Phred classic rock band from the 60's & 70's will be performing a benefit concert for the March of Dimes Fund Raiser at Shaggy's 45 East Main Street, Newark, from 6 - 9 pm. $2.00 for students, $10.00 for adults. « hide details

May 12, 2007. DNBÂ’s Community Yard Sale at Delaware National BankÂ’s Newark Branch, 281 E. Main St, Newark, DE 8am – 1pm - Only $10 per space and all proceeds go to benefit the American cancer Society. Call to reserve your spot or for more info 302-737-7766. « hide details

ABATE OF DELAWARE NEW CASTLE CO. CHAPTER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CHILD INC. OF DELAWARE WILL HOST ITS 16TH ANNUAL SPRING FLING FUNDRAISER. ALLL PROCEEDS BENEFIT ABUSED CHILDREN & BATTERED WOMEN. THIS YEAR’S EVEN SCHEDULED FOR MAY 12TH WILL START AT FREEDOM CYCLE 6611 GOVERNOR PRINTZ BLVD, WILMIN. DE. 302-798-6900SIGN – IN 10AM TIL NOON COST IS ONLY $10 PER PERSONINCLUDES MUSIC BY STEVILAROCEA & THE WITCH DOCTORS, 50/50’S AND SPRING SURPRISES. ALL BIKES WELCOME!!! SO DUST EM OFF AND TAKE A RIDE FOR THOSE LESS FORTUNATE. FORE MORE INFO CALL SKI 302-378-3701 OR VISIT WWW.NCCABATE.COM. « hide details

Club Phred classic rock band from the 60's & 70's will be performing a benefit concert for the American Cancer Society Fund Raiser at Shaggy's 45 East Main Street, Newark, from 6 - 9 pm. $2.00 for students, $10.00 for adults. « hide details

Paws for Life and MidAtlantic Horse Rescue invite you to join us for a Benefit Walk/Ride and May Day Festival on Saturday, May 19th.

Come join us for a rare opportunity to ride your horse or walk your dog through some of Maryland’s most beautiful protected land, while raising money to help our rescued dogs and horses! In the morning, riders and walkers follow separately marked trails while gathering clues along the way. Scavenger walk/ride begins at 10 AM, with registration starting at 9 AM. At noon, our May Day Festival begins with food, music by Sin City, canine games, a fun agility course, and good times for everyone! Buy chances to win auction items. All riders and walkers get a free T-shirt, BBQ, and admission to the festival. Collect pledges from family and friends to earn other great stuff – and help our rescued animals at the same time!

Event will be held at Great House Farm at the end of Mitton Road, off Route 310, in Chesapeake City, Maryland.

If you wish to walk your dog or ride your horse, the cost for ages 6 & up is $30 if preregistered, and $40 the day of the festival. Children 5 and under are free. Tickets for the walk/ride include barbecue and festival admission.

For barbecue and festival only tickets, preregistered cost is $10 for ages 6 – 11, and $15 for ages 12 and up. Tickets for the barbecue and festival only purchased the day of the event are $15 for ages 6 – 11, and $20 for ages 12 and up. Children 5 and under are free.

For preregistration or ticket information call 302-376-7297 or visit www.pawsforlife.org or www.midatlantichorserescue.org.

Rain Date is Sunday May 20th. « hide details

Saturday, May 19th, 2007 from 11 AM to 7 PM

at the Coatesville Cultural Society 143 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA

Featuring old-time string band music playing and singing in an informal setting. Admission is free and open to the public! Bring your acoustic instrument and join a jam, dance along to the happy sounds of fiddles, banjos and guitars, or just pull up a chair to relax and listen.

The café will be serving great food throughout the day. For more information, call 610-384-1790 or e-mail ccs@axs2000.net For directions, visit www.coatesvilleculturalsociety.org. « hide details

THE 18TH ANNUAL KENNETT SQUARE RUN WILL TAKE PLACE ON MAY 19, 2007. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SIGN UP, PLEASE VISIT WWW.KENNETTRUN.NET « hide details

CONTESTANTS SOUGHT FOR MAY 20th PAGEANT:

The Mrs. & Ms. Delaware United States Pageants are currently seeking delegates for it's 2007 event which will be held in Middletown at the historic Everett Theatre. Contestants for the "MRS" division must be 21 years of age, married and living with their spouse (special provisions are allowed for military families). Contestants for the "MS" pageant, you must be 20-29 years of age; single, divorced or widowed. Both pageants are open to anyone who resides, works or attends school in the state of Delaware. Areas of competition include: interview, swimsuit and evening gown. No performing talent is required. The winners of the state pageants will win over $5,000 in prizes and represent the First State at the nationally televised Mrs. and Ms. United States Pageants in Las Vegas this July.

The Mrs. United States Pageant was recently honored to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The reigning Mrs. Delaware United States is Meredith Candeloro of Hockessin and the reigning Ms. Delaware United States is Fawn Stoms of Middletown. Applications are now being accepted and the deadline to enter is April 15. For more information, please check out our website www.moorepageantproductions.com, email the pageant offices at mrsdeus@comcast.net or call 302-792-2709. « hide details

The Friends of the Glasgow Park are having their second meeting at the Bear Library on Tuesday, May 29th at 7:00pm. The Group is seeking members to help support the new Park off of Rt. 40. All are welcome to join the group and help see the Park be a success. « hide details

"New to You" family clothing at Hillcrest-Bellefonte United Methodist Church, Hillcrest Ave. & Marsh Rd. Every Thursday, 9:30 to 12:30, and third Saturdays, 9:30 to 12:30 through June. Enter down ramp from parking lot, cross the back of Hillcrest Hall, up short steps to ground floor of stone building. 764-3145.

Continuing project of the United Methodist Women and the Missions Commission. « hide details

Featuring Special Guest Auctioneers
Leigh & Leslie Keno from PBS’s Antiques Roadshow

~ Live and Silent Auctions ~

EAT: Supper by Gallagher & Gallagher
DRINK: Wine tasting & seminar by Moore Brothers
AND BE MERRY: Music & Dancing with The Cameltones

Christ Church Christiana Hundred
Buck Road East & Route 100 - Greenville, Delaware
Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 6:30 pm

For tickets call (302) 656-3389 or Order online at www.stmichaelsde.org.

Tickets $75/person ~ MasterCard, Visa, Discover & AmEx or checks payable to St. Michael’s.

$35 tax deductible contribution. « hide details

The grounds around the old Quaker Meetinghouse at 4th and West Streets in Wilmington will be buzzing with music, family fun, and delicious berries on Sunday afternoon June 3rd, when Harmony on the Hill Concerts throws it’s first annual celebration of music, food and fun:

The Berry Festival!

Local Folk Music hero John Flynn will play and sing from his canon of kids music. Budding rockers from Wilmington’s own School of Rock will also entertain. Face painting and a giant slide are among the other fun kids’ activities scheduled, along with displays by area growers. Berries with toppings will be available for purchase, as well as other wholesome and delicious locally-grown produce.

The “rain or shine” combination of music, good foods, and simple but fun kids activities promises to evolve into an annual event that families can look forward to year after year! All are invited to enjoy a “berry” good time Sunday June 3rd, noon to 4pm. Admission is only seven dollars, with children 12 and under FREE!

About Harmony on the Hill: The purpose of our events is to provide entertaining and thought-provoking live music and performance art as a catalyst to enrich and strengthen our diverse social community and foster social consciousness and dialogue on issues of peace, non-violence and social justice. Co-sponsors of Harmony on the Hill include Quaker Hill Historic Preservation Foundation, Pacem in Terris, Presto Café on Washington Street, Aztec Copies and Just Desserts Cafe.

The concert series is made possible, in part, by grants from the National Endowment of the Arts, and the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency dedicated to nurturing and supporting the arts in Delaware to enhance the quality of life for all Delawareans. For more about Harmony on the Hill concerts, please visit www.harmonyonthehill.com.

About Wilmington Monthly Meeting: The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) has been gathering on “Quaker Hill” since 1738, and the current Meetinghouse constructed in 1816 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For more information or directions to Wilmington Monthly Meeting of Friends, visit www.wilmingtondefriendsmeeting.org. « hide details

The Delaware Valley Chorale presents its final concert of the season in June under the direction of Maestro David Christopher featuring great choral compositions of the 20th Century.

American Treasures of the 20th Century (concert)
Sunday June 3, 2007 3:00 p.m.
Grace Methodist Church 900 N. Washington St Wilmington
Tickets $15.00 adults/ $10.00 seniors/students $ 5.00 children under 12

One of the major works on the program is "Lovelife Dances" by American composer William Copper, who is a resident of Delaware. His music for chorus, orchestra, and chamber ensembles has been presented around the world. Lovelife Dances, a survey of centuries of English poetry set to music in triple meter, has been performed repeatedly throughout the United States since its premiere in 2001. According to one reviewer: "the words of Chaucer, Donne, Shelley, Wordsworth, and more are sensitively set to music that is as varied and beautiful as 'celestial light, the glory and the freshness of a dream' (Wordsworth, from Lovelife Dances)".

The concert will also feature an arrangement of a Spritual by well known local African-American composer Daniel L. Ridout Jr. Other works on the program include Copland's folk song settings, "Sure on this Shing Night" by famous area composer Samuel Barber, and choral works by Randall Thompson, Kent Newbury, and Eugene Butler.

The DVC, one of the area's premiere choral ensembles has been presenting choral concerts in the Delaware Valley Area for the past 23 years. Made up of auditioned amateur as well as professional singers from around the region, the group has performed a full spectrum of great choral music in their own concert series as well as with local orchestras such as the Delaware Symphony Orchestra, Newark Symphony, Delaware County Symphony and Kennett Symphony Orchestra. For more information about DVC and to see an online season brochure, please visit www.delawarevalleychorale.org

Director David Christopher is well known to Delaware music lovers in his own right, in addition to his position as Music Director of the the Delaware Valley Chorale. He is also the director and founder of the Wilmington Children's Chorus (www.wilmingtonchildrenschorus.org) and serves as Music Director for the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew (www.ssam.org), a dynamic multi-cultural congregation in downtown Wilmington. He also has served as guest conductor for numerous instrumental groups, including most recently the City of Wilmington's "All American Tribute Orchestra", the Dupont Clifford Brown Jazz Orchestra and OperaDelaware Chorus and Orchestra. For more information about Mr. Christopher, check out his online bio at www.ssam.org/davidchristopher.htm.

For ticket information, please call (302) 762-5520 or visit us online at www.delawarevalleychorale.org

Photos may easily be found online for the Delaware Valley Chorale, David Christopher, William Copper, Daniel Ridout, Samuel Barber, and Aaron Copland.

This program is made possible, in part, by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency committed to promoting and supporting the arts in Delaware. The Delaware Division of the Arts provides technical and financial assistance to artists and art programs and serves as a clearinghouse for information on the arts. « hide details

THE CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, JUNE 9, FROM 9-11AM. « hide details

WE ARE EXCITED TO BE GEARING UP FOR OUR ”FREEDOM FOR SEIZURES” STROLL AND FUN RUN. ON JUNE 2, 2007 THE EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF DELAWARE IS PUTTING ON A 5K RUN AND 1K WALK AT ROCKFORD PARK IN WILMINGTON. THIS EVENT RAISES MONEY TO BENEFIT THE 10,000 PEOPLE WITH EPILEPSY THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF DELAWARE. « hide details

June 9th, 2007 – The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life is holding it’s first ever Kids’ Walk. A fun-filled celebration designed for young people to participate and get involved in Relay for Life, the Walk takes place at Hodgson Vo-Tech High, from 9:00 – 11:00 am (rain or shine). The children are invited to walk around the track and enjoy a number of activities and games held during this 2-hour event. Registration is $5.00 per child, which includes a t-shirt. All participants must be registered by Friday, May 18th. A prize will be awarded to the Kids’ Walk participant who raises the most money! « hide details

Club Phred classic rock band from the 60's & 70's will be performing a benefit concert for the March of Dimes Fund Raiser at Shaggy's 45 East Main Street, Newark, from 6 - 9 pm. $2.00 for students, $10.00 for adults. « hide details

The Newark Department of Parks and Recreation will again be conducting Rittenhouse Day Camp at Rittenhouse Park. This is a great way for kids ages 6-12 to learn about nature and the great outdoors! Camp hours are 9am-3pm, Monday-Friday. There will be four camp sessions:

Session I June 18-June 29
Session II July 2-July 13 (No camp July 4)
Session III July 16-July 27
Session IV July 30-August 10

Fees for sessions I, III and IV are $170 and the Newark resident discount fees are $160. Session II fee is $155 and the Newark resident discounted fee is $145.

Registration begins January 6th for residents and January 9th for non-residents. Due to heavy demand you may only register for two sessions per child. For more information contact the Recreation Office at 366-7060, 366-7033 ext 200 after 5pm and on weekends or at www.cityofnewarkde.us. « hide details

Hobbit Half Day Camp, located at Rittenhouse Park, is a nature-oriented educational program for young campers ages 4-6 years, being conducted by Newark Parks and Recreation Department. Camp hours are 8:30-11:30am, Monday-Friday. There will be four sessions:

Session I June 18-29
Session II July 2-July 13 (No camp July 4)
Session III July 16-July 27
Session IV July 30-Aug 10

Fees for sessions I, III and IV are $93 and the Newark resident discount fees are $83. Session II fee is $86 and the Newark resident discounted fee is $76.

Registration begins January 6th for residents and January 9th for non-residents. Contact the Recreation Office at 366-7060 for further information, 366-7033 ext 200 after 5pm and on weekends or at www.cityofnewarkde.us. « hide details

Newark Department of Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with the Soccer Academy, will present week-long day camps and half-day camps for kids age 5-13 years.

The camps are designed to be fun for the players as they learn the techniques and tactics of the world’s most popular sport.

Day camp hours are 9am-3:30pm for ages 7-13. Half-day camp is from 9am-1pm for ages 5-7. Fee for the Day Camp is $185 and the Newark resident discounted fee is $175. Fee for the Half-Day Camp is $150 and the Newark resident discounted fee is $140.

Camps run June 18-June 22 and August 13-17 and are being held at West Park Elementary School. Registration begins January 6th for residents and January 9th for non-residents.

Contact the Recreation Office at 366-7060 for more information, 366-7033 ext 200 after 5pm and on weekends or at www.cityofnewarkde.us. « hide details

Risk Management
Date: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Graduate Business Center
Cost: Free
Lunch: Provided
Daniel Ryan, Professor of Systems Management at the National Defense University (NDU), will present an intensive workshop on risk management at the West Chester University Information Assurance Center. The workshop will highlight risk as a factor in information assurance policy, qualitative and quantitative approaches to risk assessment and management, and risk communication.
At the National Defense University Professor Ryan teaches information security and assurance, cryptography, network security and computer forensics. His primary areas of expertise include statistical analysis, cyber law, and critical infrastructure protection. Prior to joining NDU, he served as a lawyer in private practice and also taught law and information security at George Washington University. « hide details

Club Phred classic rock band from the 60's & 70's will be performing a benefit concert for the Delaware HIV Consortium Fund Raiser at Shaggy's 45 East Main Street, Newark, on Monday, 6/25/07 from 6 - 9 pm. $2.00 for students, $10.00 for adults. « hide details

St. Andrew’s School and the 4-H of New Castle County are pleased to offer an agricultural and environmental sustainability summer camp at St. Andrew’s campus in Middletown, DE, which will focus on working and learning in an education-oriented organic garden, field trips, and outdoor and indoor activities learning about plant and soil sciences, ecology, wildlife, biodiversity, habitat, water systems, and various sustainability issues.

ECO Quest teaches and values the following principles:
* Fun
* Environmental awareness and action
* Science
* Trust, respect and friendship among all who work together
* The rewards of physical work
* Community and interdependence
* Independence
* Self-reliance


Camp activities will include: gardening (eating the produce!), hiking, bird watching, building worm boxes and toad houses, wildlife and insect observation and study, canoeing, swimming, possible field trips to Longwood Gardens and Coverdale Farm, and an overnight campout!

The camps are day camps. Session 1 (Monday-Friday, July 9th-20th) is for ages 8-11 and will run from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm on the St. Andrew’s campus. Please bring a bag lunch. Session 2 (Monday-Friday, July 23rd-August 3rd) is for ages 8-11 and will run from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm on the St. Andrew’s campus. Please bring a bag lunch. The fees for this camp include the two weeks of each session, plus materials, field trips, and any other fees: Session 1 is $250 (brown bag lunch) and Session 2 (brown bag lunch) is $250.

Please visit the ECO Quest Web site for more information at www.standrews-de.org/ecoquest or call Camp Director Amy Sprinkle at 302/831-1286 or email Amy at sprinkle@udel.edu. « hide details

Beginner lacrosse players will have great fun learning at this camp. This camp will be fast paced and full of action. Participants will learn the fundamental techniques and skills of lacrosse including passing, scooping, shooting, dodging and much more.

Camp will be held July 23-27 at West Park Elementary School from 5-7pm. Fee for the camp is $126 and the Newark resident discounted fee is $116.

Registration begins January 6th for residents and January 9th for non-residents.

Contact the Recreation Office at 366-7060 for more information, 366-7033 ext 200 after 5 p.m. or on weekends or at www.cityofnewarkde.us. « hide details

Experience 10-15 different sports from around the world including rugby, cricket, etc. in a week long multi-sports camp. This camp is dedicated to the truly sports minded youngster. All equipment is provided.

Day camp hours are 9am-3pm for ages 7-14. Half-day camp is from 9am-1pm for ages 5-7. Fee for the day camp is $196 and the Newark resident discount fee is $186. Fee for the half-day camp is $176 and the Newark resident discounted fee is $166.

Camp runs July 23-27 at West Park Elementary School. Registration begins January 6th for residents and January 9th for non-residents.

Contact the Recreation Office at 366-7060 for more information, 366-7033 ext 200 after 5pm and on weekends or at www.cityofnewarkde.us. « hide details

Club Phred classic rock band from the 60's & 70's will be performing a benefit concert for the Autism Society of Delaware at Greenville Country Club, Owls Nest Road, Wilmington DE. 8:00 pm - 12:00 pm « hide details

Jay Armsworthy & Eastern Tradition (bluegrass) A Tribute to Charlie Poole & the North Carolina Ramblers Beth Hartness & Adam Hurt (old-time)

--------------------------------------- Please consider supporting other organizations presenting traditional music, such as:


Coatesville Trad. Irish Music Series - www.oldmusicproject.com/ctims
Concerts at the Arden Gild Hall - www.ardenclub.com/concerts.htm
Delaware Friends of Folk - www.delfolk.org
Eastern Shore Bluegrass Association - RLewis525@aol.com
Evening of Bluegrass Concert Series - www.deansapp.com/schedule.html
Green Willow Folk Club - www.greenwillow.org
NJ Bluegrass and Old Time Music Assoc. - www.newjerseybluegrass.org
North Bay Bluegrass Assoc. - gtester1@comcast.net, (410) 939-0028
Philadelphia Ceili Group - www.philadelphiaceiligroup.org
Susquehanna Folk Music Society - www.sfmsfolk.org
TurtleDove Folk Club - www.turtledove.org
West Chester Folk - www.westchesterfolk.org
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Also, don't miss...

David Peterson & 1946 / Artese 'N Toad
Saturday, April 21 at Barnstormers Theater
Ward and Thome Sts., Ridley Park, PA 19078
Tickets at www.ticketleap.com and at the door
More info: www.myspace.com/artesentoad or info@artesentoad.com

The REED ISLAND ROUNDERS - House Concert
Saturday, April 28 at 8:00 PM
at the West-Northington home, 5 Stones Throw Road,
Wilmington, DE. Cost is $15.00 at the door.
Call (302) 478-6383 or e-mail somanysong@aol.com to reserve your seat, as space is limited. There will be jamming after the concert.

StringNation concerts featuring Tim O'Brien, Darol Anger, Mike Marshall, Seamus Egan, Vasen, and many others
Friday & Saturday, May 11 & 12
at the Gordon Theater on the Rutgers Camden Campus
Tickets: www.TIX.com (Keyword: Stringnation)
More info: call Francesca Perks at 856-905-5007
or visit http://www.stringnation.com/Home.html


HOBO PIE in concert at Gwynedd Friends Coffeehouse
Saturday, May 12, 2007, 8PM
Gwynedd Friends Meeting at corner of 202 and Sumneytown Pike P.O. Box 142, Gwynedd, PA 19436. Go to http://www.gwyneddfriends.org/coffeehouse.htm

Coatesville Celebration of Old-Time Music & Dance
Saturday, May 19, from 11am to 7pm at the Coatesville Cultural Society 143 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA For more information: 610-384-1790

2nd annual Grounds for Music
Sunday June 10, 2007, noon to 8pm 120 Reservoir Road in Wagontown, just west of Coatesville More info: CthreeA@brandywine.net or 610-384-2535 http://www.cthreea.org/groundsformusic2007.htm

Benefit Concert for The Center for Family Services
Featuring a sampling of bands from the Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival: Dan Paisley's band & the Tuesday Mountain Boys Thursday, August 30 at the Broadway Theatre in Pitman, NJ. More info: www.thebroadwaytheatre.org or briduf@yahoo.com

The 36th Annual DELAWARE VALLEY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Labor Day Weekend, August 31 - September 2, 2007
at the Salem County Fair Grounds in Woodstown, New Jersey on Route 40, seven miles east of the Delaware Memorial Bridge More info: www.delawarevalleybluegrass.org

The Delaware Nature Society's HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL
Featuring the Orpheus Supertones & many other great performers Saturday & Sunday, October 6 & 7, 2007 at Coverdale Farm, on Way Road in Greenville, Delaware http://www.delawarenaturesociety.org/hm_festival.html . « hide details

THE DELAWARE SPORTS MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME BEGINS ITS PUBLIC SESSION ON TUESDAY APRIL 3RD. THROUGH OCTOBER 27TH, THE 5000 SQUARE FOOT MUSEUM, WHICH HOUSES THE DELAWARE SPORTS HALL OF FAME, IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY FROM NOON TO 5PM. THE MUSEUM ENTRANCE IS LOCATED ON THE FIRST BASE SIDE OF FRAWLEY STATIUM ON THE WILMINGTON RIVERFRONT.

VISITORS WILL EXPERIENCE THE HISTORY OF SPORT IN DELAWARE FROM 1860 TO THE PRESENT. THE MUSEUM PRESENTS A 150 YEAR TOUR OF PLAYERS, TEAMS, COACHES, OFFICIALS, JOURNALISTS, BROADCASTERS, ADMINISTRATORS AND MORE. OVER 240 INDIVIDUALS FROM TWENTY-SEVEN DIFFERENT SPORTS ARE ENSHRINED IN THE HALL OF FAME SECTION INCLUDING HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE LEGENDS, OLYMPIANS AND DELAWAREANS WHO PLAYED IN THE NFL, MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL, NBA AND WNBA.

SEE ARTIFACTS FROM THE GREATEST SPORTS FIGURES DELAWARE HAS PRODUCED INCLUDING UNIFORMS, EQUIPMENT, RARE PROGRAMS AND PHOTOGRAPHS. THE MUSEUM THEATER PRESENTS A VARIETY OF DELAWARE SPORTS MOVIES AND VIDEOS FROM THE FIRST BLUE ROCKS GAMES EVER PLAYED IN 1940 TO GOLD MEDAL PERFORMANCES BY FIRST STATE OLYMPIC ATHLETES FROM 1952, 1996, AND 2000. AUDIO AND VIDEO EXHIBITS ARE ALSO UTILIZED THROUGHOUT THE MUSEUM.

ADMISSION IS $4 FOR ADULTS, $3 FOR ADULTS 50 AND OLDER, $2 FOR TEENS AND CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE WITH A PAYING ADULT. GROUP TORS FOR ALL AGES ARE GIVEN BY APPOINTMENT TWELVE MONTHS A YEAR. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE MUSEUM AT (302) 425-3263 OR VISIT ONLINEAT WWW.DESPORTS.ORG « hide details

LET US HELP YOU KEEP YOUR CHILD SAFE! The Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children Trauma Service is offering a FREE Child Passenger Safety Seat Station on three Wednesday evenings a month on the grounds of the duPont Hospital. The Safety Seat Station is open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., however it is by appointment only. Please call 302.651.5437 to schedule. « hide details

Goodwill Industries of Delaware and Delaware County announces the official launch of their newly redesigned website – www.goodwillde.org. The easily navigated site is a wealth of knowledge about the company’s mission, the organization’s programs and services, and of course Goodwill stores and other businesses.

“Donate – Shop – Jobs” – The new site is full of friendly guides to link you to the latest information on ways to donate, find retail locations, enter a job training or job placement program, and hire Goodwill for janitorial or staffing services needs. Visitors to the site can also check out the News and Events section to find out what’s new at Goodwill and when to get the best savings at their 12 local stores. And for online shoppers, the shopping section of the site links directly to www.shopgoodwill.org – Goodwill’s online auction site.

A modern design, coated in bright colors – www.shopgoodwill.org is a multi-purpose site that is sure to make it to the top of your ‘favorites’ list.

Goodwill Industries is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization providing job training and placement programs to people with barriers to employment in Delaware and Delaware County, PA since 1921.

The mission of Goodwill Industries of Delaware & Delaware County, Inc. is to improve the quality of life for people with barriers to employment through vocational services and work opportunities. « hide details

Many are surprised to learn that national statistics indicate that one out of every seven youth will run away sometime between the ages of 10 and 18 and in Delaware, approximately 1000 youth run away each year.

If you or someone you know is thinking about running away, help is available. Please contact CHILD, Inc.’s Runaway Hotline, (302) 762-6373. Or to learn more about CHILD, Inc.’s Runaway and Homeless Youth program or other services, please call CHILD, Inc.’s main office number, (302) 762-8989 or visit us on the web, www.childinc.com. « hide details

www.svdpusa.org

Whether it’s a fire, a hurricane, an earthquake, or a flood, when the next disaster strikes, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will offer HOPE.

HOPE, which stands for Help Our People Eat, is a 42-foot-long, state-of-the-art mobile feeding kitchen that the Society has added to its arsenal of charitable projects. Donated by Bear Creek Country Kitchens, a leading manufacturer of dry soup mixes and other products, HOPE will make its official debut at the Society’s Annual Meeting in Indianapolis August 30-September 2, 2006 and be deployed to the Gulf Coast immediately thereafter to serve persons suffering the lingering effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

According to Michael Hofstee, President of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s Council for the Diocese of Wilmington, “This is particularly appropriate given the recent assessment of the mid-Atlantic region to withstand a Katrina-force Hurricane. In the event that we take a direct hit like they did in the Gulf Coast, the HOPE vehicle will greatly improve our ability to help locally.” Hofstee continued, “We look forward to hopefully being able to host HOPE when it tours the country at some time in the future.”

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is seeking sponsors to offset the cost of outfitting and maintaining HOPE. Interested parties should contact the Society at 314-576-3993. Donations to the local conferences can be made through Society of St. Vincent de Paul c/o the local Catholic parish, or to the Council of Wilmington address at 108 Downs Drive, Wilmington, DE 19807.

The largest lay Catholic organization in the world, operating in 135 countries, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is best known for the personal visits of its members to the homes of the poor and needy and its thrift stores and food pantries. Established in France in 1833 by a college student named Frederic Ozanam, the Society began its existence in the United States 12 years later, in 1845, in St. Louis.

Within the Diocese of Wilmington, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Council of Wilmington is made up of 482 members in 33 conferences throughout the entire state of Delaware and the eastern shore of Maryland. Last year, over 19,700 people were helped, and over half a million dollars was spent in aid to clients. The Society’s overhead was less than $4,000 – which represents .01 percent of total revenues. « hide details

With U.S. troops stationed around the world and combat forces engaged in Iraq and Afghanistan, it is important to show our support in any way we can, especially in advance of and during Veterans Day on Nov. 11.

As a non-profit organization, the United Service Organizations (USO) relies entirely on the generosity of the American people and corporations for the funds that enable them to serve, inspire and comfort the men and women of the Armed Forces. « hide details

Single Volunteers of Greater Wilmington
NEW MEMBER DAY!
Make friends while making a difference!

Single Volunteers offers an opportunity for single adults to work side by side with other single men and women who want to make a contribution of time to their community. A prerequisite is that all volunteer projects must allow us to work as a group. This gives the pleasure of fellowship with others who are in the same life stage, while doing worthwhile projects together that will benefit others.

It costs nothing to join, but in order to take part you must have internet access because both enrollment and participation are organized by computer.

TO ENROLL GO TO www.singlevolunteers.org/gwa. OR E-MAIL singlevolsgwa@yahoo.com « hide details

www.goodwillde.org
www.shopgoodwill.com

Now is a good time to donate your clothes, household items, chachkies, electronics, toys, computers, and even your car to make room for your new holiday gifts! Goodwill will gladly accept those and other items that you no longer need.

In addition to material items, Goodwill also accepts non-perishable food, which is given to individuals in an emergency situation.

Goodwill operates 13 convenient attended donation centers throughout Delaware and Delaware County, PA. Your donations help fund quality job-training and placement programs for people with barriers to employment, as well as prevent waste from going into landfills.

Goodwill accepts: clothing, household items, furniture, furnishings, computers and all peripherals, records/CDs/tapes/DVDs/video games, books (no textbooks or encyclopedias), cars/trucks/RVs/boats/motorcycles, sporting goods and exercise equipment, appliances/stereos/TVs, and non-perishable food.

Goodwill cannot accept: mattresses/boxsprings, tires, flammable materials, firearms/fireworks/ammunition, paint, dangerous materials, and items recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Since Goodwill is a 501©(3) non-profit organization, you receive a tax deduction, as permitted by law.

When donating, write a list of the items that you are donating (two shirts, three pairs of jeans, and a bowl), figure out the value for each item (for assistance, visit www.goodwillpromo.org ), and make sure you receive a receipt when you make your donation.

The mission of Goodwill Industries of Delaware & Delaware County, Inc. is to improve the quality of life for people with barriers to employment through vocational services and work opportunities.

Delaware
· Fox Run Shopping Center, Bear
· 2701 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont
· Gateway West Shopping Center, Dover
· Rodney Village Shopping Center, Dover
· Middletown Square Shopping Center, Middletown
· Wachovia Bank, Hockessin, Mon.—Sat., 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m., Sun., 12:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
· Newark Shopping Center, Newark
· Gordy Plaza Shopping Center, Wilmington
· 300 East Lea Boulevard, Wilmington, Mon.—Sat., 8:00 a.m.— 4:30 p.m., Sun., 11:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

Pennsylvania
· Willowbrook Shopping Center, Boothwyn
· Route 202, Chadds Ford
· MacDade Plaza Shopping Center, Holmes
· Swarthmorewood Shopping Center, Swarthmore

Donation Hours: Mon.—Fri., 9:00 a.m.—7:30 p.m.; Sat., 9:00 a.m.—5:30 p.m.; Sun., 12:00 p.m.—4:30 p.m.

* Donation Hours for all locations on December 31st will be 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Your donations go right to work.
Goodwill is a proud winner of the Delaware Quality Award of Merit. « hide details

900 N. Washington St., Wilmington, DE 19801, 302-655-8847. No tickets are necessary for either event, free-will offering will be accepted.

March 25, 10:30 AM
Grace Church Choir presents the exquisite "Missa Secunda" of renaissance composer Hans Leo Hassler.

April 29, 7:00 PM
"Songs of Peace" featuring the Grace Church Choir, soloists, and orchestra. Music of Handel, Broske, and Clausen. « hide details

The Rehoboth Beach Film Society and the Rehoboth Beach Public Library co-present children’s films for Third Thursday Theater in the Rehoboth Beach Library’s upstairs meeting room.

At each session, a book that corresponds to the film’s theme will be awarded as a door prize. Snacks will be provided.

Suggested donations of $1.00 per person help defray program costs. This program is governed by a MPLC license which prevents the