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May
5/8-5/10
88th Annual Wilmington Flower Market- Rockford Park, Wilmington. For more information, please contact www.wilmingtonflowermarket.org .
5/9
Friends for Responsible Pet Care- Friends for Responsible Pet Care is holding a basket bingo Friday, May 9, at Aetna Fire Hall in Newark. Doors open at 6pm, games start at 7pm. Twenty games and three specials for $20. Call 302-750-6228 to pre-register.
New Candlelight Theatre- New Candlelight Theatre presents "West Side Story," thru May 18. Tickets are selling fast...reserve your now. Call 302-475-2313. New Candlelight Theatre is located at 2208 Millers Road in Ardentown. Visit www.newcandlelighttheatre.com.
Wilmington Drama League- The Wilmington Drama League presents "A Raisin in the Sun," Fridays and Saturdays, May 9-24 at 8pm...with a 2pm Sunday matinee on May 18. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, and $8 for children. Don't miss this powerful American story of one family's courage and identity. To reserve your tickets, call 302-764-1172.
5/10
Bay View Elementary School PTO- Bay View Elementary School PTO will host Run for Reading, at 2k & 4k run/walk to benefit Bay View Elementary School's Library, Saturday, May 10, at 9am, at the school, just off of I-95 South Exit 100 in North East, MD. Prizes for category winners! First 200 registrants receive a FREE t-shirt!Additional info at www.runnersworld.com.
CHILD, Inc.- CHILD, Inc. will benefit from the 12th Annual 5K Race/Walk Against Domestic Violence, Saturday, May 10. Registration begins at 8am at Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant, 147 East Main Street, Newark, and the race begins at 9am at White Clay Creek State Park. Register online at www.races2run.com.
Delaware Stars Youth Ice Hockey- A Golf Outing to benefit the Delaware Stars Youth Ice Hockey, from the Delaware State Fairgrounds Centre Ice Rink, will be Saturday, May 10, Noon-7pm, at Eagle Creek Golf Course, Dover AFB. $75 includes green fees, golf cart, 1 bucket of practice balls and dinner. Visit www.destars.org.
Paul M. Hodgson Vo-Tech H.S. Softball Team- The Paul M. Hodgson Vo-Tech H.S. Softball Team will hold a car wash fundraiser Saturday, May 10, 11am to 2pm, at Red Lion United Methodist Church, 1545 Church Rd., Bear. Proceeds support the JV & Varsity Softball Teams at Hodgson Vo-Tech HS. Call 302-834-0990.
Red Lion Christian Academy- Red Lion Christian Academy's SpringFest will be Saturday, May 10, 9am to 4pm, at 1390 Red Lion Rd., Bear. Craft show, flower market, games, rides, pony rides, homemade baked goods, and more. Rain or Shine event. Call 302-834-2526 ext. 60.
St. Joseph Church- St. Joseph Church, 1012 French St., Wilmington, will host a flea market Saturday, May 10, 9am to 2pm, to benefit St. Vincent de Paul Society. Food, clothes, plants, household items, and more! Call 302-762-9185.
St. Mark's United Methodist Church- Come out to St. Mark's United Methodist Church for a fun spring day, Saturday, May 10, 10am to 2pm, 1700 Limestone Rd., Wilmington. Pony rides, crafts, games, food, entertainment, and more. Call 302-994-0400.
Stamp Out Hunger 2008- On Saturday, May 10 the National Association of Letter Carriers will conduct its annual Stamp Out Hunger Day. To help, simply place a bag of non-perishable food items, such as soup, canned meats and fish, pasta or cereal, next to your mailbox before your mail delivery. Your letter carrier will do the rest! Locally, the items will be donated to the Food Bank of Delaware. Help Stamp Out Hunger May 10th!
Wilmington Drama League- The Wilmington Drama League presents Pillow Plays, produced by Chrysalis, the youth theater program. The plays are intended for an audience 10 and younger, who are invited to bring a pillow or stuffed animal with them for the show. The next show is "The Frog Prince" May 3 at 10am & 2pm at the League, 10 West Lea Blvd...May 4 at 2 & 4pm at the Newark Library, 750 Library Ave...and May 10 at 2pm at the Woodlawn Library. All performances are free! Call 302-764-1172.
5/14
Wednesday, May 14
Giving Care/Taking Care Caregiver Skills Program- Giving Care/Taking Care is a FREE workshop program on how to care for older adults at home. It is especially for family caregivers who want to enhance their skills and abilities to provide care, and learn about resources and services that might make their tasks a little easier. The program will take place Wednesday, May 14, 10am to 3pm, at Christiana Presbyterian Church, 1100 Church Road, Newark. Lunch and materials are provided at no cost to family caregivers, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call 302-255-1040
5/15
Miles for Melanoma of Delaware- Join Miles for Melanoma of Delaware for a Black & White Benefit Dinner, Thursday, May 15, 6-9pm, at Klondike Kate's, 158 E. Main Street, Newark. Tickets are $35 and include buffet dinner and silent auction. Benefits the Melanoma Research Foundation. Call 302-293-1136.
Wilmington Women's Connection- The Wilmington Women's Connection invites women to a "How About a Little Pampering?" spa and dessert evening, Thursday, May 15, 6:30-8:30pm at the Maris Grive, 100 Maris Grove Way, Glen Mills. Cost is $10 and includes desserts, skin care, hair care, and foot care. Call 302-529-1142.
5/16
American Cancer Society- Relay for Life is an event held every year, sponsored by the American Cancer Society and money raised is used for cancer research and patient support. Mount Pleasant High School will host their 5th Relay May 16 at 6pm thru May 17 at 6am. Relay for Life will be open to the public from 6-10pm. Call 484-988-0097 to learn more.
Glasgow Lions Club- On May 16 from 5-9pm and May 17 from 10am to 4pm, volunteers from the Glasgow Lions Club will be at Peoples Plaza, Routes 40 & 896 in Glasgow, for "Recycle for Sight." They will collect used eye glasses and hearing aids which are recycled and used in impoverished countries around the world. Call 302-834-0310 for more info.
5/17
Nemours Health and Prevention Services- Nemours Health and Prevention Services is holding the "Run 1 4 Fun" one mile run/walk, Saturday, May 17, 11am to 2pm, along the Wilmington Riverfront. The One Mile Run/Walk is for children and families and will include games, art table, healthy refreshments, activities, music, giveaways, and prizes. Every child will receive a t-shirt and medal. The one mile fun run is for kids 17 and under. The one-mile walk is open to families and kids of all ages. Call 302-654-6400 or www.races2run.com.
5/18
Newark Symphony- Loudis Recital Hall, University of Delaware. Amstel Ave. & Orchard Road, Newark. For more information, please contact (302) 831-2577.
5/18
Mothers and Daughters Day at Hagley- Mothers and daughters join together to discuss important women in history. Free for members. For more information, please contact Hagley Museum at (302) 658-2400.
Singerly Volunteer Fire Company- Singerly Volunteer Fire Company invites you to a Ride-In Motorcycle Show, Saturday, May 18, 10am to 6pm, at the Singerly Fire Station, 300 Newark Ave., Route 279, Elkton. Features stunt shows, vendors, and food. Bike registration is from 8-11am and costs $10. General admission is $3, kids under 6 are free. It all benefits the Singerly Volunteer Fire Company. Call 410-298-0178.
Jewish Historical Society of Delaware- The Jewish Historical Society of Delaware invites you to visit Fort Delaware and learn about Jewish Civil War prisoner and artist, Max Neugas, Sunday, May 18, 11:30am to 4pm. Visit www.hsd.org/jhsd.htm.
5/19
Delaware Association for the Blind- To raise money for its summer camp for blind children, the Delaware Association for the Blind will hold its 4th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, May 19, at the Back Creek Golf Course in Middletwon. Visually impaired and sighted golfers welcome. Tournament fee includes lunch and awards barbecue. To register, call 302-655-2111.
Small Business Administration- Join the U.S. Small Business Administration as they honor Delaware's outstanding small business owners and champions at the 2008 Small Business Week Awards Dinner, Monday, May 19, 5pm, at Deerfield Golf & Tennis Club in Newark. Register online at www.whatsyoursinirationps.com. And for more information go to www.sba.gov/de. You can also call 302-573-6294.
5/22
Read Aloud Delaware- Read Aloud Delaware will hold volunteer training Thursday, May 22, 3:30-5pm, at the Bear Library, 101 Governor's Place, in the Governor's Square Shopping Center. Join volunteers who share the love of reading with preschool age children at child care centers and pediatric clinics. To register, call 302-656-5256 or visit www.readalouddelaware.org.
June
6/5
Newark Nite- Main Street Newark, 5pm-9:30pm. Rain Date: Sunday, June 8th, 2:30pm-7pm. Registration deadline for vendors or tables, May 9th 2008. For more information or to register, please contact (302) 366-7060.
July
7/4
Newark Liberty Day Celebration- Main Street Newark, 4pm-9:30pm. Rain Date for fireworks only: Saturday, July 5th dusk. For more information or to register, please contact (302) 366-7060.
September
9/14
Newark Community Day- Main Street Newark, 10am-5pm. Rain date: Sunday, September 21st. For more information or to register, please contact (302) 366-7060.