Wednesday, Nov. 18
Ballroom, Latin and swing dance lessons will start at 7 p.m. at Camden Wyoming Moose Lodge, 760 Moose Lodge Road, Camden. Tango for beginners will be at 7 p.m., and Mambo for advanced beginners at 8 p.m. The cost per person per hour is $7 for USA Dance members, $10 for non-members. Pay at the door. For more information, call 734-8794 or visit www.usadancedoverde.com.
Dover Century Club anniversary luncheon will be held at noon at Maple Dale Country Club, 39 Maple Dale Road, Dover, with the theme “Hats Off” to military spouses. The speaker will be Amy Bright, wife of 512th Airlift Wing Commander Col. Randal L. Bright. To RSVP, call Nancy Landskroener at 674-1674. Cost is $23; make check payable to the Dover Century Club. A cash bar is available, and there will be a 50/50 raffle. For more information, visit www.mapledaleclub.com.
Finfisheries Council Meeting will start at 6 p.m. at DNREC Richardson and Robbins Building, 89 Kings Highway, Dover. The agenda will include NOAA closure of recreational black sea bass fishery; updates from Atlantic States Marine Fisheries commission summer and fall meetings; public hearings on striped bass, weakfish, and shad; revision to winter flounder regulation; and legislative initiative for artificial reefs in state waters. For more information, call 739-9914.
Limit and no-limit cash card games, sponsored by the Dover Lioness, will be held at 7 p.m. at Premier Poker Room, 1055 Walker Road, Hamlet Shopping Center, Dover. For more information, call Linda at 222-7559.
Little Critters Live will be held at 10 a.m. at Kent County Public Library, 2319 S. DuPont Highway, Dover. Local naturalist Bonni Jones brings her traveling menagerie of reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods to the library where children learn about the care, feeding, and behavior of both familiar and unusual creatures. For more information, visit www.co.kent.de.us.
Mini-Masters: Gobble, Gobble! will start at 1 p.m. at Biggs Museum of American Art, 406 Federal St., Dover. The program will help participants ages 3 to 5 celebrate Thanksgiving and create a turkey for the upcoming holiday. For more information, call 674-2111. For more information, visit www.biggsmuseum.org/programs/calendar_november2008.html.
Young Writers’ Workshop will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Dover Public Library, 45 S. State St., Dover. For more information, visit www.doverpubliclibrary.org/children_programs.htm.
Thursday, Nov. 19
“Star Trek” will be shown at 6:30 p.m. at Dover Public Library, 45 S. State St., Dover.
Space is limited for the movie showing, so registration is recommended. For more information, call 736-7030 or visit www.doverpubliclibrary.org/children_programs.htm.
“Where the Wild Things Are” storytime will be held at 10 a.m. at Kent County Public Library, 2319 S. Dupont Highway, Dover. Granny Franny (Frances Johnson) will present a story time, and preschoolers four and younger are welcome to this program where children will be introduced to the popular children’s book and will have the opportunity to create their own wild thing. For more information, call 698-6440.
A Christmas shopping festival will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Calvary Assembly of God in the multi-purpose room, 1141 E. Lebanon Road, Dover. Vendors include Avon, Mary Kay, lia sophia, Tupperware, Longaberger, Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple and more. Thirty percent of the profits benefit Kevin's Room Project. For more information, visit www.kevinsroomproject.com. For a table, call Dave at 346-2701.
AARP Driver Safety Program will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. at Kent County Levy Court, 555 Bay Drive, Dover. To register contact Perry Martinson at 697-0581. Class will be held in room 221 at the Kent County Levy Court building.
Ballroom Dance Lessons will be held at 2 to 3 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Harvest Years Senior Center, 30 South St., Camden. Couples and singles lessons for the cha cha, rumba, fox trot, waltz and jitterbug will be taught. The cost is $5 per hour paid at the door. The first lesson is free, and all proceeds benefit the Harvest Years Senior Center. For more information, call Jack Nuttall at 698-0556.
Holiday Auction and Taste of Milford will be held at 6 p.m. at Milford Senior Center, 111 Park Ave., Milford. Proceeds from the event benefit the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Milford and People’s Place. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. For tickets, call 422-3344.
Irish Society of Delmarva meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Rising Sun Community Club, Rising Sun Community Club, Rising Sun. It is “A Night With The Irish” and will feature Irish desserts and coffee. All members are to provide a special dessert. To become a member, call Donna Kilby at 678-2058.
Limit and no-limit cash card games, sponsored by the Capitol City Lions, will be held at 7 p.m. at Premier Poker Room, 1055 Walker Road, Hamlet Shopping Center, Dover. For more information, call Linda at 222-7559.
Newcomers Club of Dover Luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. at Outlook At Duncan Center, 500 W. Loockerman St., Dover. The program will be a “Lethal Luau” Murder Mystery Luncheon and an overview of the candlelight tour of Dover homes, which will be held Dec. 10. Reservations are due by Nov. 12. Checks should be made payable to Newcomers Club of Dover and mailed to Gale Thornbury, 34 Whitby Lane, Camden, DE 19934. For more information, call 698-9080 or visit www.cdcc.net.
Preschool/Kindergarten storytime will be held at 10 a.m. at Dover Public Library, 45 S. State St., Dover. For more information, visit www.doverpubliclibrary.org/children_programs.htm.
Friday, Nov. 20
Limit and no-limit cash card games, sponsored by the Modern Maturity Center, will be held at 7 p.m. at Premier Poker Room, 1055 Walker Road, Hamlet Shopping Center, Dover. For more information, call Linda at 222-7559.
Pre-Thanksgiving concert will be held at 7 p.m. at William Henry Middle School, Carver Road, Dover. The Rev. Rita M. Paige will serve as mistress of ceremonies at a concert featuring Thomas Rhyant Jr. of Charlotte, N.C., Stephen Berry and Ambassadors for Christ of Philadelphia, the ReBirth Gospel Choir of Dover, Christian Echoes of Plain Truth Baptist Church, Hartly, and the Christian Travelers of Dover. Tickets are on sale at Wayne and Sammy’s Barber Shop in Carter’s Rest, The Mustard Seed in Milford and The Branch in Dover. For more information, call Brother Arthur Langston at 734-8050.
Veterans Dinner will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Disabled American Veterans, 183 South St., Camden. Active duty, retired, reserve and disabled veterans are invited. For more information, call Leila Meekins at 747-0307.
Saturday, Nov. 21
18th Annual Sportscard Show and Silent Auction of Memorabilia will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wyoming United Methodist Church, 216 Wyoming Mill Road, Wyoming. Former University of Delaware and current Texas Rangers baseball player Kevin Mench will sign autographs for free from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The auction will include approximately 200 items, including signed items by Joe Flacco, Sir Elton John, Andy Roddick, Peyton Manning, Heidi Klum, Toby Keith, Arnold Palmer and Alan Jackson. For more information, call John W. Shoemaker at 284-2468.
Blue Thong Society Food Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at NKS Distributors Inc. in Milford. Suggested items include tuna, chicken, peanut butter, kidney, pinto, and green beans, pasta, applesauce, pineapple, and mixed fruits, as well as non-food items such as diapers, soap and toothpaste. For more information, call Rebecca Burns at 302-542-1688.
Bully Proof Program at Premier Martial Arts will start at 11 a.m. at Premier Martial Arts, 321 B Independence Blvd., Dover. Expert instructors will teach children how to recognize, diffuse and, if needed, protect themselves against bullying situation. The curriculum provides children with the skills they need to be assertive, smart, strong and safe. Parents, students, friends and family members are encouraged to participate. For more information, call 674-1985.
Connecting people with nature through art will begin at 9 a.m. at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, 2591 Whitehall Neck Road, Smyrna. Wildlife wood carver Harold Van Dyke and his work will be at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. For more information, call 653-6872.
Desk Energy Expo on renewable energy will be held at Sheraton Dover Hotel, 1570 N. Dupont Highway, Dover. Charley Roberson from the Delaware Energy Office will present information on available Federal and State incentives, rebates and tax credits for many types of green energy and energy efficiency projects. Tickets are $4 per person presale (allow two weeks for delivery) and $5 per person at the event. Information on expo seminars and ticket sales is available at deskmagazine.net or by calling 302-841-8379.
Monthly dinner of Dover Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America will be held at Roma Italian Ristorante, Route 113 and Exit 195, Dover. Social hour begins at 5 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m. Guest speaker will be Delaware state Rep. Darryl M. Scott, D-Dover, discussing future funding options and other challenges for the upcoming 2010 legislative session. RSVP by Nov. 18 to Lt. Fred Franze, U.S. Navy (Ret.) at 672-7276, or via email to pontijunk@comcast.net.
Dover Elks Youth Group will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. at Dover Elks, 217 N. Kirkwood St., Dover. Youth ages 6 to 17 are invited to attend. Parents or guardians must attend with their children. For more information, call 674-2029 or 233-2108.
Advanced Defensive Driving class will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at John W. Pitts Recreation Center, Schutte Park, 10 Electric Ave., Dover. It is open all persons with a valid drivers license. AARP membership is not required. Fee for AARP members is $12; non-members is $14. To register, call Stuart Wilhoite at 678-0263.
A Fall Fair will be held at 8 a.m. at Little Creek Fire Hall, Main Street, Little Creek. The show will include crafts and miscellaneous items. Available refreshments and takeout include Manhattan clam chowder, chili, chicken salad, dumplings and beverages. Proceeds benefit the Little Creek Ladies Auxiliary. For more information, call Nancy at 734-5071.
Fall Train & Toy Show will be held at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hartly Fire Hall, 2898 Arthursville Road, Hartly. More than 150 tables of toys and trains: Lionel, AM Flyer, Marx, Scale Trains, Ertl, Hess trucks, farm toys, racing collectibles, Hot Wheels, Minatures, Matchbox, Pressed Steel, Star Wars and fire service collectibles. $3 for adult, $2 for spouse, and kids younger than 12 are free. For more information, 302-492-3755.
Family Volunteer Day will be held at 10 a.m. at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, 2591 Whitehall Neck Road, Smyrna. Help put the landscaping around the Visitor Center to bed for the winter. For more information, call 653-6872.
A mixed martial arts cage fighting competition, presented by Sibling Rivalry Promotions, will be held at 8 p.m. at Delaware State University’s Memorial Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 for bleachers seats ($35 at the door); $40 for floor seating ($45 at the door); and $50 for cage-side seating ($55 at the door). For tickets, visit www.FirstStateFights.com. All promo codes must be used at time of purchase. Codes cannot be combined and ID will be verified at door. Military discount is 20% and student discount is $10 per ticket. Use the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition code to have $5 donated to the coalition.
Felton Avon Club Fall Bazaar will be held at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Felton United Methodist Church, Main and Church streets, Felton. The sale will include White Elephant table, Christmas table, books and jewelry, several raffle items, baked goods and homemade soup. All proceeds go to scholarships to aid deserving local students in furthering their education.
Limit and no-limit cash card games, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Dover Council No. 4182, will be held at 7 p.m. at Premier Poker Room, 1055 Walker Road, Hamlet Shopping Center, Dover. For more information, call Linda at 222-7559
Tribute to the music of Simon & Garfunkel will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Smyrna Opera House. The event features A.J. Swearingen and Jonathan Beedle, who perform the hits of Simon & Garfunkel with just an acoustic guitar. Tickets are $15 in advance, $17 the day of. For more information, call 653-4236.
Sunday, Nov. 22
A Texas hold’em poker tournament, sponsored by the Delaware, will be held at 3 p.m. at Del Vets Poker Room, 720 Pear St., Dover. There will be up to $2,000 for the first-place winner. Payouts based on participation. The entry fee is $100 for a $5,000 chip value. Two re-buys are allowed at $25 each for a $1,500 chip value. For more information, call Keith at 465-5532 or Joyce at 222-1049.
Bike tour will be held at 2 p.m. at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, 2591 Whitehall Neck Road, Smyrna. Meet at the Visitor Center. Guests will stop to discuss habitats, wildlife management techniques, and to identify birds. The trip will be approximately 6 miles. Riders may continue a bicycle tour on their own through the 8 miles of Refuge roads. A bicycle with hybrid tires is suggested. Attendees should bring helmets and check the air in their tires. For more information, call 653-6872.
Mr. Al Live in Concert will start at 1:30 p.m. at Milford Senior High School, 1019 N. Walnut St., Milford. Tickets may be purchased online or by calling Andrea Prettyman at 422-1789 or Linda Medlarz at 422-7472. The show is presented by MHS Class of 2011.
Pirates of the Mispillion Dessert Theater will start at 2 p.m. at Milford Senior Center, 111 Park Ave., Milford. The show will feature the First State Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus along with the First State Harmonettes. Dessert and beverage included.
Sunset bird identification will take place at 10 a.m. at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, 2591 Whitehall Neck Road, Smyrna. Guests will go to the Sunset Bird Identification Station where Randy Murphy will have spotting scopes set up on the auto tour route. There will also be binoculars and field guides. For more information, call 653-6872.
Tour of the Refuge will be from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, 2591 Whitehall Neck Road, Smyrna. Join volunteer Ray Cullom for a tour and find out how the Refuge is managed for wildlife, visit different habitats, and walk a trail over the salt marsh. Meet at the Visitor Center. For more information, call 653-6872.
Monday, Nov. 23
Limit and no-limit cash card games, sponsored by the Townsend Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, will be held at 7 p.m. at Premier Poker Room, 1055 Walker Road, Hamlet Shopping Center, Dover. For more information, call Linda at 222-7559.
Tuesday, Nov. 24
Limit and no-limit cash card games, sponsored by the Loyal Order of Moose Harrington Lodge No. 534, will begin at 7 p.m. at Premier Poker Room, 1055 Walker Road, Hamlet Shopping Center, Dover. For more information, call Linda at 222-7559.
Movie day will be held at noon to 8 p.m. at Harrington Public Library, 110 E. Center St., Harrington. The library will show four popular movies perfect for kids and families. Movies, lemonade and popcorn are free. For more information, call 398-4647 or visit www.cityofharrington.us/citylibrary.htm.
Night of Lights Cocktail Reception will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, 1131 N. Dupont Highway, Dover. The event is part of Delaware Hospice volunteers’ Festival of Trees events. Come dressed in semi-formal cocktail wear and be among the first to view the beautifully decorated trees and wreaths. Silent auction will feature holiday-related items and collectibles. $30 per person. Reservations recommended. Call 302-678-4448. For more information, call 800-711-5882 or visit www.doverdowns.com.
Toddler Time will start at 10:15 a.m. at Dover Public Library, 45 S. State St., Dover. For more information, visit www.doverpubliclibrary.org/children_programs.htm.
Wednesday, Nov. 25
Festival of Trees will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, 1131 N. Dupont Highway, Dover. Delaware Hospice volunteers have organized this free event. For information, 302-678-4448 or visit www.delawarehospice.org.or www.doverdowns.com.
Limit or no-limit cash card games, sponsored by Delaware Veterans Post No. 2, will be held at 7 p.m. at Premier Poker Room, 1055 Walker Road, Hamlet Shopping Center, Dover. For more information, call Linda at 222-7559.
