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Saturday, February 4
  • Boy Scout Troop 99: Boy Scout Troop 99 will be having their annual "All You Can Eat" pancake breakfast on Saturday, February 4 from 8am to 11am at the Prebyterian Church of the Covenent Hall in Bellefonte, Delaware. Adult breakfasts are $6, Children $3.50, and include all the delicious pancakes you can eat with a side of plump link sausage, coffee and juice. For more information, visit www.DETroop99.org.
  • Hagley Museum and Library: Have you had the chance to visit Hagley’s newest exhibit “An Oath of Allegiance to the Republic: The du Ponts and the Civil War?” Now, with Hagley’s Dollar Days, you and your family can explore the role of the du Ponts in the Civil War for only a buck! Admission to the museum is only $1 on Saturdays during the months of February and March 2012. For more information, visit www.hagley.org.

Sunday, February 5
  • Special Olympics Delaware: Do you have the winter blahs and find yourself missing the sights and sounds of summer? Why not consider heading to the beach in February for a great cause. Come freeze your fur off with family and friends on Sunday, February 5, for the 21st annual Lewes Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Delaware. Make a weekend out of it and come down Saturday for the 5K Run to the Plunge, the Polar Bear Cake-Off and the restaurant chili contest. For more information, visit www.plungede.org.

Thursday, February 9
  • American Lung Association: The Sarcoidosis Support Group for the American Lung Association meets every 2nd Thursday of every month. Anyone is welcome to attend the group sessions. Participants will be able to sit and talk with other people that have Sarcoidosis, along with a guest speaker. The next meeting is February 9 from 6pm to 7pm at Mother African Union Church, 812 Franklin Street in Wilmington. For more information, call Sharikah Barnes at 302-737-6414

Saturday, February 11
  • Newark Center for Creative Learning: The next fun yoga class for children and parents at the NCCL School is Saturday, February 11 from 9:30am to 11am. It includes yoga postures, music, movement activities,relaxation and crafts. For more information, call Bette Balder at 302-368-7772 or email office@ncclschool.com.

Sunday, February 12
  • Delaware Humane Association/SPCA/House of Hope/CompAnimals Treetops Animal Rescue/Angels Among Us Rescue: The Find a Fido, Canine and Cupids Adoption Event is February 12 from 1pm to 4pm at Camp Bow Wow in Newark. Meet dogs up for adoption from the Delaware Humane Association and other shelters and rescue groups, like SPCA, House of Hope, CompAnimals, Treetops Animal Rescue, and Angels Among Us. For more information, call Laurie Williams at 302-521-2275.
  • Hagley: Families will love this afternoon of crafts and activities on February 12. Visitors taste gingerbread, make a Victorian Valentine using the “scrap” method, write Valentine verses with a quill pen, and design a candy bar wrapper. A special exhibit featuring antique Valentine cards and candy packaging will be on display. Activities are included in regular admission. Use Hagley’s main entrance off Route 141. For more information, call 302-658-2400 or visit www.hagley.org.

Friday, February 17
  • Daybreak Counseling Services: Daybreak Counseling Services offers a continuing education event for mental health providers on February 17 from 9am to 1pm at Connection Community Church in Middletown. The focus will be on preparing providers to better meet the needs of returning veterans and their families. The early bird fee is $35 until Feb 3, lunch included. After February 3, fee increases to $45. For more information, call Doris Obenshain at 302-448-1450.

Saturday, February 18
  • Newark Symphony Orchestra: Newark Symphony Orchestra proudly presents “Russian Pearls” on Saturday, February 18, at 7:30pm at Newark United Methodist Church, 69 E. Main Street in Newark. Call 302-369-3466 or visit www.newarksymphony.org for tickets and more information.
  • St. John's Lutheran School & ELC: St. John's Lutheran School and ELC are hosting their annual Spaghetti Supper at St. Andrew's Great Hall in Dover on February 18 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. Salad bar, all you can eat Spaghetti with homemade sauce, and delicious homemade desserts! Entertainment provided as well! Proceeds benefit the St. John's Scholarship Fund. For more information, call Kelly McColgan at 302-734-1211

Sunday, February 19
  • Freedom Rowers: Please join The Freedom Rowers for the third annual Row-a-Thon on February 19 from 1pm to 4pm at the Easton YMCA! Row-a-Thon is a friendly competition between community-sponsored teams using the rowing machines at the Y. For more information, call 410-829-1691
  • Holloway Terrace Fire Station: Holloway Terrace Fire Station in New Castle is hosting an all you can eat Valentine's Day breakfast on February 19 from 8am to 12pm. Cost is $7 for adults, $5 kids 10-3, under 2 eat FREE For more information, call Natalie Wipf at 302-559-2719

Monday, February 20
  • Chadds Ford Historical Society: The Chadds Ford Historical Society is having a Presidents' Day Celebration at the Visitor's Center on February 20 from 10am to 2pm. Come for the free video, refreshments, exhibits, and special activities at the Visitors Center, including coloring pages and Presidents and First Ladies paper dolls. Older visitors can be challenged by the “Name that US State” game, or the Presidential matching game with portraits and quotes from many U.S. Presidents. For information, call 610-388-7376 or visit www.chaddsfordhistory.org.

Saturday, February 25
  • Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition: Join the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition for the 9th Annual Southern Lights of Life gala on Saturday, February 25 from 6pm to 10pm at Dover Downs. The night will include wine and a gourmet dinner, exciting live and silent auctions, live entertainment and an upbeat fashion show featuring models that are local breast cancer survivors. For reservations and information about sponsorship or advertising, call 302-672-6435 or visit www.debreastcancer.org/SLOL.
  • Delaware City Fire Company: Delaware City Fire Company is hosting a Silent Auction, Dinner and Dancing on Saturday, February 25 from 6pm to 11pm Lots of Items are to be Auctioned Off, plus there's door prizes and a 50-50. Tickets are $30 per person or $50 per couple. Call 302-743-0583 or 302-218-6348.
  • OneRunTogether: Run on a golf course Saturday, February 25 starting at 9am! The race will be on the cart path of beautiful Whitford County Club. Organized by OneRunTogether, a non-profit organization, that raises money to support local cancer patients with medical and living expenses. Each runner/walker will receive a high quality t-shirt, bagel, fresh fruit, water, and other great refreshments after the race. Register at oneruntogether.org/races.


Ongoing Events

  • American Cancer Society: Are you looking for a way to help out in your community? Become an American Cancer Society Road to Recovery volunteer and help transport cancer patients to and from their treatments! The American Cancer Society provides the training and works with volunteers on a flexible schedule! Learn more by calling 302-324-4227 or visit www.cancer.org.

  • Boy Scout Troop 603 Tree Fundraiser: The annual Christmas Tree Sale Fundraiser to benefit Boy Scout Troop 603 has moved and is now at Iron Hill Museum, 1355 Old Baltimore Pike in Newark. Support the Boy Scouts Monday through Friday from 5pm to 9pm, Saturdays from 9am to 9pm, and Sundays from 12pm to 8pm from now through December 23.

  • Brandywine Zoo: Experience wildlife up close and personal at the Brandywine Zoo. Learn about your favorite animals from zoo staff! Free parking. Brandywine Zoo, 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE 19802. Admission: Age 12 to adult $5, seniors $4 and children $3, under 3 years free. Zoo Members/no charge. More info at www.brandywinezoo.org or call 302-571-7747. The Brandywine Zoo is managed as part of Wilmington State Parks by the Division of Parks and Recreation, with the support of the Delaware Zoological Society. The zoo is open every day, all year from 10 am to 4 pm.

  • Delaware Breast Cancer Coaltion: DBCC's Great Stuff is a unique upscale resale shop where all proceeds benefit the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, an organization dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in Delaware. They have great designer sweaters, coats, blazers, suits, holiday dresses, fantastic boots, handbags, scarves, jewelry and more! They also carry beautiful home furnishings and accent pieces. Great Stuff is in Wilmington on Concord Pike and Silverside Road in the Talleyville Center. For more information, visit www.greatstuffresale.com.

  • Delaware Genealogical Society: Come to the Historical Society Library the third Saturday of the month from September until May for free genealogical research assistance from Delaware Genealogy Society volunteers who have researched their own families and would love to help you find your roots. Do you have an ancestor from Old New Castle, a Revoluntionary War soldier in your tree, or relatives who could be listed in the Wilmington City Directory of 1845? Come to the library and find out! Volunteers will help you explore surname files, printed family genealogies, area maps, and other historical records to discover your ancestors. For more information, visit www.delgensoc.org

  • Delaware SPCA: Volunteer Orientation for the Delaware SPCA is 10am to 5pm Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 10am to 7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from 10am to 4pm on Saturdays at the Newark location, 455 Christiana Road. If you have a good atitude, you don't mind getting dirty, you are 18 or older and want to make a difference in an animals life, please volunteer! Contact Jeanne for an interview at 302-998-2281 ext 326. Not accepting community service.

  • Faithful Friends: Faithful Friends, Inc. animal welfare agency and no kill shelter has formed a partnership with the Food Bank of Delaware to help families keep their pets during the financial crisis many families are facing today. They are asking for donations of pet food and related supplies. The supplies needed include: dry dog and cat food for adults, kittens/puppies and senior pets; canned cat and dog food; cat litter; dog chews and raw hides. The shelter’s pet food bank is open 5 days a week: Wednesday – Friday 1-7pm and Saturday and Sunday 1-4pm. To find out more about Faithful Friends Inc. Community Pet Food Bank call 302-427-8514 ext. 0.

  • Habitat for Humanity: There are families in New Castle County who are living in substandard housing conditions, and simply need a hand-up, not a hand-out. Habitat for Humanity is providing that hand-up and you can help. Habitat’s Cars for Homes™ program uses your donated car, truck, boat, or RV to help build decent, affordable housing for local low-income families. Call toll free, 1-877-277-4344, or visit www.habitatncc.org to see how your donated vehicle can help make a difference for a family in our community.

  • Hagley Museum: A new exhibit opening in Eleutherian Mills at Hagley, “Wedding Traditions of the du Pont Family, 1813-1915,” will highlight treasured artifacts such as heirloom jewelry worn at weddings, portraits of brides, and two wedding gowns. This exhibit will open Saturday, March 12 and runs through January 2012. The exhibit is included in regular admission and tour and free for members. Call 302-658-2400 or visit www.hagley.org for more information.

  • Helen F. Graham Cancer Center: Free ongoing smoking cessation classes are offered by the Community Outreach Team at Christiana Care’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center on Tuesdays from 10:30am to 1:30pm. To register for the three-session class, call 1-800-693-CARE. Once registered, you will then be directed to call the Delaware Quitline at 1-866-409-1858 to have your class materials sent to you. For additional information on this free program, call 302-623-4661.

  • Hillcrest-Bellefonte United Methodist Church: "New to You" family clothing at Hillcrest-Bellefonte United Methodist Church, Hillcrest Ave. & Marsh Rd. Every Thursday, 9:30am to 12:30pm, and the first & third Saturdays, 9:30am to 12:30pm through December 15. Enter down ramp from parking lot, cross the back of Hillcrest Hall, up short steps to ground floor of stone building. Call 302-764-3145

  • Historic Odessa Foundation: Have you ever watned to step back in time and be a part of history? Here's your chance. The Historic Odessa Foundation is now looking for volunteers at the Historic Houses of Odessa, a treasure of historic homes and buildings in the heart of Delaware. Volunteers are needed as museum docents, tour guides, gardeners, and for the library, reception, and administrative duties. For more information, visit www.historicodessa.org.

  • Kay's Kamp: Kay's Kamp, Delaware's first and only camp for kids with cancer is looking for volunteers from June 23-30, 2012 to serve as counselors and activity staff (week-long commitment), and medical staff. Must be 21 years old. Background check and interview required. Must be CPR certified by the week of camp. Must complete application, which can be found at www.kayskamp.org. Our mission is to provide children ages 5-17, currently battling cancer or those now in remission, the opportunity to participate in a unique camping experience promoting fun and normalcy--free of charge!

  • Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: The Delaware Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is currently recruiting Team in Training participants! If completing a marathon, triathlon, or 100-mile cycling race is on your to-do list, the Leukemia & Lymphoma's Team In Training program can help you get to the finish line! For more information, call your local society chapter at 302-661-7300, ext. 29 or visit www.teamintraining.org/de.

  • Mount Pleasant High School: The 4th Mount Pleasant High Hall of Fame Induction Dinner will be conducted on Friday Evening, October 28, the night before Homecoming, at the Brandywine Fire Company in Bellefonte. If you would like to nominate someone, contact Dave Bradley at david.bradley@bsd.k12.de.us. Deadline for nominations is June 28.

  • Nemours: Yoga classes will be offered at Nemours/Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children now through December 29, and January 5 through February 23, on Thursdays from 4:15pm to 5pm. Classes are for ages 5 and up for children with and without disabilities and include a yoga mat and eye pillow. The emphasis is to introduce children to yoga and to have fun. Classes will explore positions, breathing techniques, visual imagery and relaxation. Besides improving flexibility, balance, posture, strength and endurance, yoga also builds self esteem and confidence. For information contact Patty Schwinn, Occupational Therapist, at 302-651-6030.

  • Read Aloud Delaware: Read Aloud Delaware is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to the promotion of reading in Delaware. We place volunteers of all ages in child care centers, clinics and shelters to read one-on-one to children for 1-2 hours once a week. Our focus is primarily with preschool age children who are in their critical early years of development. Those children who reach their older years with weak basic skills are more likely to be involved in risk related activities such as teen parenthood, dropping out of school, and unemployment. However, by starting early and instilling a love of reading, therefore reduces these negative behaviors and promotes literacy. If you are interested in being apart of Read Aloud Delaware please contact Judy Arthur at 302-656-5256 ex.12 or email jarthur@readalouddelaware.org

  • Wilmington University PA Chapter: Wilmington University Alumni Association is forming a PA Chapter and we need you! If you are an alum living in PA and are interested in networking, reconnecting and organizing events join today! For more information, call Stacey Stickel at 302-295-1174.

  • Woodlawn Library: Come and learn to use the computer and basic programs including Word, Excel and the Internet at Woodlawn Library in Wilmington. Classes are on Mondays at either 11am or 7pm, and registration is required. Please call 302-571-7425.

  • YMCA Diabetes Program: Did you know 1/3 of the population has pre-diabetes? The YMCA now offers a 16-week program developed to reduce the risk of diabetes in individuals with pre-diabetes. The cost of the program is $50 for YMCA members and $100 for those who are not yet members. For more information, please contact Joanna Zaremba, Director of Healthy Living, at 302-571-6998 or jzaremba@ymcade.org
 Reunions

  • Concord High School Class of 1976
    Date: September 02, 2011
    Location: The Holiday Inn Select in Claymont through Labor Day Weekend
    Contact: 302-792-2700 to reserve your room
    Website: Click here
  • Wilmington High School Class of 1971
    Date: October 15, 2011
    Location: Ed Oliver's Golf Club, 800 N DuPont Rd, Wilmington
    Contact: Call Sharon Martin Ford at 302-764-1140 or email ron10sha@aol.com
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