Friday, March 19
University of Delaware’s Land and Sea Lecture Series to present “The Great Depression and the Road to Recovery” with economics professor James. L. Butkiewicz, 10 a.m. in Room 104 of the Cannon Laboratory on the campus of the College of Earth, Ocean and Environment, Pilottown Rd., Lewes. Free.
Dinner at American Legion Post 17, 5-8 p.m. with DJ Sherman and karaoke, American Legion Rd., Lewes. Call 645-9965.
Lewes Historical Society Collectors’ Corner exhibit featuring samplers, quilts, teapots, art, etc., 7:30 p.m. at Lewes Presbyterian Church hall, Kings Hwy., Lewes. Call 645-7670.
Cape Henlopen Educational Foundation to present its Winterjam fundraiser, 7-11 p.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, Rehoboth Ave. Event features live music and dancing, raffles, door prizes, silent auction and more. Tickets, $15 available at the door.
Delmarva Roots series continues with the screening of “Tindewoks” and a sneak preview of “Hands of Harvest,” 7 p.m. at the Milton Theatre, 110 Union St., Milton. Tickets, $4, available at the door. For details, visit miltontheatre.org.
Knights of Columbus to host a Lenten dinner, 5-7 p.m. (last seating 6:30 p.m.) at the St. Jude Parish Hall, Rt. 1 at Five Points. Fish platters cost $8-$9 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. Soda, beer and wine available, add $.50 for takeouts. Public invited; for details, call Bob, 644-4727.
Meeting of the Overfalls Foundation, 7:30 p.m. at the Lewes Public Library, Kings Hwy. and Adams Ave., Lewes. Pres Lee will present an update on the ship’s slip construction. Refreshments to follow.
Vera Bradley bingo, 6 p.m. at the Indian River Fire Hall, Rt. 5, Oak Orchard. Tickets, $20 in advance by calling 947-2348; $25 at the door.
Peel-your-own shrimp, 5-9 p.m. at the Rehoboth VFW Post, State Rd., Rehoboth Beach. One pound of shrimp, $10; one pound of shrimp with small pitcher of beer or soda, $11; oyster sandwich, $4, clam strips, $5; crab cake sandwich, $5. Public invited; for details, call 227-3469.
Beef and dumpling dinner, 5-7 p.m. at the Broadkiln VFW Post, Atlantic Ave., Milton. Cost, $9 to eat in; $10 to take out. For details, call 684-4975.
March 19-20
Bag Days Sale at All Saints’ Parish Thrift Shop, 20673 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth Beach Plaza shopping center; hours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Fri.; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat.; fill 13-gallon bag with clothing for $5. Call 226-3123 for details.
March 19-21
Clear Space Productions to present “Fiddler on the Roof,” 7 p.m. March 19-20; 3 p.m. March 21, at the Cape Henlopen High School theatre, Kings Hwy., Lewes. For details and tickets, call 644-3810, or visit clearspaceproductions.org.
Saturday, March 20
Rehoboth Beach Theatre of the Arts to present David Stone: The Johnny Cash Experience, 8 p.m. at the theatre, 20 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Tickets, $30 for adults; $25 for senior citizens 65 and older and students 18 and under. For details and reservations, call 227-7303.
Inaugural preschool fair hosted by the Moms Club of Rehoboth Beach, 10 a.m. to noon at Beacon Middle School, Rt. 24 near Angola. Area preschool representatives will be on hand to provide information. For details, call 945-8095.
Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra to present its spring concert, 7:30 p.m. at Mariner’s Bethel Church, Central Ave., Ocean View. Pre-concert talk begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets, $29.75 for adults; $10 for students. For details and tickets, call 888-846-8600.
Merchants’ Attic and general public garage sales sponsored by the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, Rehoboth Ave. Cost of a 10-by-10-foot space is $65 and includes a table and two chairs. Additional tables available for $5. Space is limited; for details and reservations, call Juli, 227-6446.
The Jefferson School/Milton Theatre fundraiser to present an interactive family concert with the Folk Heroes, 6 p.m. at the theatre, 110 Union St., Milton. Milton Irish Eyes, 105 Union St., will donate 10 percent of the night’s proceeds to The Jefferson School. Tickets, $20 for adults; $15 for children. For details, visit miltontheatre.org.
Brandywine Baroque to present Birds, Bees & Beasties: Nature in Music, 7:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s Church, Second and Mulberry sts., Lewes. Tickets, $15 for adults; $6 for students available at the door.
Spaghetti dinner and Chinese auction, 4-7 p.m. at the Cape Henlopen Senior Center, 11 Christian St., Rehoboth Beach. Tickets, $8 available at the door.
Shrimp and pulled pork dinner featuring a half pound of shrimp, one pulled pork sandwich and baked beans, 5-8 p.m. or until sold out at American Legion Post 5, King Charles Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Public invited.
Sussex County Democrats spring dinner, 6 p.m. at the CHEER Community Center, Rt. 9 and Sand Hill Rd., Georgetown. Reception begins at 5:30 p.m. Cost, $40 per person. Event also includes live and silent auctions. For details and tickets, call Rebecca Breasure, 856-2173.
Sussex County Genealogical Society to present “Irish-American Research – The Basics 101” with Nancy Lyons, 10:30 a.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Public Library, Rehoboth Ave. For details, call Ralph Nelson, 875-5418.
Annual Lewes Pet Parade, 2-4 p.m. at Second St., Lewes. Sussex County SPCA also will participate.
Scrapbooking fundraiser sponsored by the Milford High School majorettes, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Coastal Magic Training Facility, 1001 Mattlind Way, Milford. Cost, $20 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.); $25 (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.) includes all meals, table space, door prizes and registration gift. For details and to register, call Lynn Wilkins, 335-0638.
Delaware Equine Council to hold its fifth annual dinner/dance scholarship fundraiser, 6-10 p.m. at the Delaware Agricultural Museum, Rt. 13, Dover. For details and tickets, call Stan, 684-3966.
Annual beach grass planting sponsored by DNREC, 9 a.m. to noon. Beaches in Bethany, South Bethany and Fenwick Island are in need of volunteers. Those interested should register by calling 302-739-9921.
Military Order of the Purple Heart chapter 1787 to meet, 10 a.m. at the Blue Ocean Restaurant, Rt. 16, Milton. All combat wounded veterans invited. For details, call 398-0119.
Broadkill Beach Preservation Association to plant dune grass. Volunteers should meet at the Broadkill Beach Store at 9 a.m. Tools and refreshments will be provided.
Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Conley’s UM Church, Jolyns Way off Camp Arrowhead Rd., Angola. Baked goods also available. Proceeds to benefit the building fund. For details, call 945-1881.
Learn about osprey with a state park naturalist, 2 p.m. at the Indian River Life-Saving Station, Rt. 1 south of Dewey Beach. Cost, $5 per person; space is limited; preregistration required by calling 227-6991.
Quilts of Love to make crib-size quilts for at-risk babies, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. George’s Chapel, Rt. 23, Angola. Donations of cotton fabrics, flannel, thread and batting welcome. For details, call Jan, 302-703-2107.
Rehoboth Beach Homeowners Association to meet, 8 a.m. at CAMP Rehoboth, Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. At 9 a.m. the meeting will adjourn to Wilmington Ave. and the Boardwalk to join the annual beach grass planting program.
Community nurse program, 8-10 a.m. at Harbeson UM Church, Rt. 5, Harbeson. Topic will be diabetes. Testing will be available (do not eat before attending). For details, call 684-3064.
Program on amphibians and reptiles, 11 a.m. at the DuPont Nature Center at Mispillion Harbor Reserve, 2992 Lighthouse Rd. east of Milford. Free; for details, call 422-1329.
Sunday, March 21
Dining with Progressives to host dinner and a town hall meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Fish On in the Villages of Five Points, Savannah Rd., Lewes. Ed Lewandowski, executive director of the Center for the Inland Bays, will moderate the town hall meeting. For details and to RSVP, call Joanne Cabry, 226-5019.
Breakfast at American Legion Post 17, 9-11 a.m., followed by Relay for Life silent auction fundraiser, American Legion Rd., Lewes. Call 645-9965.
An Afternoon with Bryan Clark, 2-5 p.m. at American Legion Post 28, Rt. 24 near Oak Orchard. Tickets, $20 per person include light hors d’oeuvres, coffee and tea; cash bar available. For details and tickets, call Pat, 947-4891.
Sussex Family YMCA to hold its third annual Spin-a-thon, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the YMCA, Church St., Rehoboth Beach. Eight instructors will lead participants through four hours of spinning – an indoor group cycling program. Cost, $20 per hour with proceeds to benefit the YMCA’s fitness programs. For details and to register, call 296-9622.
Showing of the movie “Waking Ned Devine,” 2 p.m. at the Milton Theatre, 110 Union St., Milton. Tickets, $5. For details, visit miltontheatre.org.
Free beach driving clinic for all prospective surf anglers, 10 a.m. to noon at the Indian River Life-Saving Station. Rt. 1 south of Dewey Beach. For details, call 227-6991.
Monday, March 22
Wing night at American Legion Post 17, American Legion Rd., Lewes, with 35-cent wings and $1 drafts. Call 645-9965.
Lincoln Day Dinner, 5:30-9 p.m., at Atlantic Sands Hotel, Boardwalk, Rehoboth Beach, sponsored by the Sussex County Republican Women’s club and Eastern Sussex Republican Club; speaker, Neil Newhouse and “President Abe Lincoln.” $50 per person; RSVP at 542-0900 or 228-5088.
Tuesday, March 23
Slaughter Neck CHEER Center to celebrate its 36th anniversary, 10 a.m. at the center, 22942 Slaughter Neck Rd., Lincoln. Event includes morning snacks, bingo, lunch and entertainment by the First State Seniors Bell Choir. For details, call 684-4819.
Slider night at American Legion Post 17 with DJ Sherman, 6-9 p.m., American Legion Rd., Lewes. Call 645-9965.
Presentation and book signing by Nancy E. Lynch, author of “Vietnam Mailbag,” 12:30 p.m., at Harbour Lights CHEER Center, 34211 Woods Edge Dr., Lewes. Public welcome.
Free membership dinner, 5-7 p.m., at Harbour Lights CHEER Center, 34211 Woods Edge Dr., for all card-holding members; public, $8 per person. For details call Nancy Dodd at 645-9239.
Wednesday, March 24
Sussex County Republican Women’s Club to meet, 11 a.m. at the Sussex Pines Country Club just south of Georgetown. State Auditor Tom Wagner to speak. Public invited; for details and reservations, call Kathy Vergazo, 539-4757.
Long Neck AARP chapter 4903 to meet, noon at American Legion Post 28, Rt. 24 near Oak Orchard. Roger Marino from Mountaire Farms to speak. Luncheon costs $11 for members; $11.50 for nonmembers. For details and to RSVP, call 253-8251.
Showing of the movie “Precious,” 7:30 p.m. at the Milton Theatre, 110 Union St., Milton. Tickets, $5 for adults; $2 for children 12 and under. For details, call 684-3400.
Soup and bread supper, 5:30 p.m. followed by vespers, 6:10 p.m. at Epworth UM Church, Holland Glade Rd. just north of Rehoboth Beach. For details, call 227-7743.
Workshop on small business loan options sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Association, 10-11:30 a.m. at the YWCA Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship, The Circle, Georgetown. Free; preregistration required by calling James Provo at 302-573-6294, Ext. 221.
Thursday, March 25
Open house, 3-5 p.m. at the Beebe School of Nursing located behind Beebe Medical Center, Savannah Rd., Lewes. To register, call 645-3251.
All-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast, 8:30 a.m. at the Cape Henlopen Senior Center, 11 Christian St., Rehoboth Beach. Cost, $5 for adults; $2.50 for children 10 and under.
Friday, March 26
University of Delaware’s Land and Sea Lecture Series to present “More Than Turning on the Tap” with Peter P. McLaughlin Jr., senior scientist with the Delaware Geological Survey, 10 a.m. at the Virden Center on the campus of the College of Earth, Ocean and Environment, Pilottown Rd., Lewes. Free.
Knights of Columbus to host a Lenten dinner, 5-7 p.m. (last seating 6:30 p.m.) at the St. Jude Parish Hall, Rt. 1 at Five Points. Fish platters cost $8-$9 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. Soda, beer and wine available, add $.50 for takeouts. Public invited; for details, call Bob, 644-4727.
Dinner at American Legion Post 17, 5-8 p.m., with music by Junior Wilson and the Movies, 7-10 p.m., American Legion Rd., Lewes. Call 645-9965.
Rehoboth Beach Film Society monthly screening of “Some Mother’s Son,” 7 p.m. at Movies at Midway, Rt. 1 in the Midway Shopping Center. Doors open 6:30 p.m., with Irish appetizers courtesy of Stoney Lonen; film, 7 p.m.; discussion follows; $2, film society members; $4 for nonmembers. For details visit rehobothfilm.com or call 645-9095.
Delaware Comedy Theatre to perform an original murder mystery, 8 p.m. at the Milton Theatre, 110 Union St., Milton. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Tickets, $15 for adults; $12 for senior citizens and youth 16 and under. For details, call 684-3400.
Chicken and dumpling dinner, 11 a.m. until ? at St. Paul UM Church, 300 North St., Milford. Cost, $8; delivery available for five or more orders. For details, call 422-0709.
March Madness Millsboro Middle vs. Georgetown Middle, 6 p.m., at Millsboro Middle School, followed by alumni game, to benefit Indian River District scholarship fund, $4 per person. For details call 302-631-2400.
March 26-27
Possum Point Players and Brownstone Studios to present Travis Brown’s “Just Married,” 7:30 p.m. each night at the PPP theatre, Old Laurel Rd., Georgetown. Tickets, $18, available by calling 856-4560.
March 26-28
Rehoboth Elementary Theatre Group to present “Music of the Night,” 7 p.m. March 26; 6 p.m. March 27; and 2 p.m. March 28 in the school auditorium, Stockley St., Rehoboth Beach. Tickets, $5 for adults; $3 for children. For details and tickets, call Kristin Gray, 227-2571.
Saturday, March 27
Coastal Concerts to present the Musica Pacifica Baroque Ensemble in concert, 8 p.m. at Bethel UM Church, Fourth and Market sts., Lewes. Tickets, $20 for adults; youth ages 10-18 admitted free. For details and tickets, call 888-212-6458.
Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park to hold its semiannual book fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Seaside Nature Center in the park, Lewes. Book donations welcome. Also available for sale will be embroidered hats, T-shirts, sweatshirts, totes, homemade goodies, hot dogs and sodas. For details, call 858-6127.
Breakfast, yard and bake sale, 7 a.m. at the Long Neck CHEER Center, Long Neck Rd. Breakfast costs $5 for members; $7 for nonmembers. For details, call Robin Greene, 945-3551.
SPCA cat and dog adoption event, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Concord Pets, Rt. 1 north of Rehoboth Beach.
Family Stages Inc. to present “The Clown Show,” 9:45 a.m. (clown workshop for children); 11 a.m. (show) at the Baycenter, Rt. 1, Dewey Beach. Tickets, $9 for the workshop; $15 for the show available by calling 227-6766.
Children’s Easter party, noon to 2 p.m. at American Legion Post 17, American Legion Rd., Lewes. Open to children 12 and younger. For details, call 645-9965.
19th annual chicken and dumpling dinner sponsored by Carey’s UM Church, 3-6 p.m. at the Gumboro Fire Hall, Rt. 26 west of Millsboro. Tickets, $10 for adults; $6 for children; free for children 5 and under; $10 for carryouts. For details and tickets, call 934-9636.
Delaware Horse Expo, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Delaware State Fairgrounds, Rt. 13, Harrington. Event features a parade of breeds, Clinics, riding horse sale, Breyer Fun Fest and vendors. Admission, $5; children 12 and under admitted fee. For details, call 398-4630, Ext. 110.
Surf fishing class, 1-4 p.m. at the Indian River Lifesaving Station, Rt. 1 south of Dewey Beach. Cost, $25 per person includes use of rood, reel, tackle and bait. For details and to register, call 227-6991.
Concert to benefit the relief effort in Haiti, 6 p.m. at the Trinity Faith Christian Center, New Rd., Lewes. Free will offering suggested. For details, call A.J. Jones, 745-7295.
Hike Holts Landing State Park with a state park naturalist, noon at the park located off Rt. 26 just north of Millville. Free; for details, call 227-6991.
DNREC boater safety certification class, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Brandywine Assisted Living at Fenwick Island. Lunch will be provided. RSVP required by calling 436-0808.
All you can eat pancake and sausage breakfast, 9-11 a.m., at Harbour Lights CHEER Center, 34211 Woods Edge Dr., Lewes; cost, $5, members; $8, nonmembers. Public welcome; for details call Nancy Dodd, 645-9239.
Rehoboth Beach Writers’ Guild to present a young writers workshop led by Bonnie Neubauer, 9-11 a.m. for ages 9-11; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ages 12 and older at Browseabout Books, Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach.
Community Easter egg hunt, noon to 2 p.m. at the Midway Assembly of God, Rt. 1 and Postal Lane at Midway. Open to children up to age 14. Event also will offer free hot dogs, drinks, snacks baked goods and more.
Benefit for Concepcion, Bio Bio, Chile, 7 p.m. at CAMP Rehoboth, 37 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Bring nonperishable items, flashlights and batteries. For details, call 227-5620.
Sunday, March 28
Showing of the movie “Precious,” 2 p.m. at the Milton Theatre, 110 Union St., Milton. Tickets, $5 for adults; $2 for children 12 and under. For details, call 684-3400.
Book discussion group on “The Call of Soul” by Harold Klemp, 11 a.m. Call 644-0877 for directions.
Monday, March 29
Wing night at American Legion Post 17, American Legion Rd., Lewes, with 35-cent wings and $1 drafts. Call 645-9965.
Tuesday, March 30
Free container gardening seminar with Karen Fox, 10 a.m. at the East Coast Garden Center, Cordrey Rd. off Rt. 24 east of Millsboro. For details and to register, call 945-3489.
Census Day, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Student Services Center on the campus of Delaware Tech, Rt. 18, Georgetown. Learn all about the 2010 census; translation services will be available.
Battle of the bands featuring the Beatles vs. the Rolling Stones, 7 p.m. at the Southern Delaware School of the Arts, Hoosier St., Selbyville. Admission, $5 for adults; $4 for students.
Pampered Chef bingo, 5 p.m. at the Carlisle Fire Hall, N.W. Front St., Milford. Tickets, $20 in advance by calling 422-9743; $25 at the door.
Wednesday, March 31
Longaberger bingo sponsored by the Delaware Junior Miss Scholarship Program, 6 p.m. at the Georgetown Fire Hall, S. Bedford St., Georgetown. Tickets, $20 in advance by calling 841-7080 or 542-2065; $25 at the door. Refreshments will be available.
Stress management workshop, 1-3 p.m. at the CHEER Community Center, Rt. 9 and Sand Hill Rd., Georgetown. Free; light refreshments will be served. RSVP by calling Cindy Mitchell, 856-5187.
Ladies Expo 2010, 6:30 p.m. at the Milton Public Library, Union St., Milton. Event to feature representatives from local businesses donating their services for free, door prizes and food. For details, call 684-8856.
Thursday, April 1
Mariner Middle School National Junior Honor Society to hold its annual Chinese auction, 5:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria, Rt. 5, Milton. Tickets, 20 for $10; 50 for $20. For details and/or to make a donation, call Janet, 684-8516, Ext. 4050.
AAUW Notable Books Discussion Group to meet to discuss “City of Thieves” by David Benioff, 10 a.m. to noon at the Lewes Public Library, Kings Hwy. and Adams Ave., Lewes. Free; for details, call 226-3773.
AAUW Notable Books Discussion Group to meet to discuss “Netherland” by Joseph O’Neill, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the South Coastal Library, Kent Ave., Bethany Beach. Free; for details, call Lois, 537-2906.
Bingo, 6 p.m. at the Indian River Senior Center, Irons Ave., Millsboro. For details, call 934-8839.
Program on nature’s absurdities and environmental extremes, noon to 1 p.m. at the Seaside Nature Center at Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes. Bring a bag lunch. Cost $3; preregistration required by calling 645-6852.
Penny party sponsored by the ladies auxiliary of the Milton Volunteer Fire Company, 7 p.m. at the Milton Fire Hall, Front St., Milton. Admission, $1; refreshments will be available.
Easter celebration, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Long Neck CHEER Center, Long Neck Rd. Event features entertainment by Jerry Jones, basket raffle, 50-50 drawing and best Easter hat contest. For details, call 945-2551.
Monday, April 5
Book discussion group on “The Call of Soul” by Harold Klemp, 11 a.m. Call 644-0877 for directions.
Sunday, April 25
Book discussion group on “The Call of Soul” by Harold Klemp, 11 a.m. Call 644-0877 for directions.