MORNING STAR ✳ JANUARY 11 - 17, 2007 nell. Learn what's new and different at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital and learn about future plans. RSVP no later than Jan. 19 by contacting the Chamber office, 629-9690.
Toastmasters Toastmasters of Southern Delaware meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month in Bay Shore Community Church at 6 p.m. Develop your public speaking skills in a supportive environment. Contact Joy Slabaugh at 846-9201, or joy@estfinancial.com.
Meetings H.A.P.P.E.N. meeting H.A.P.P.E.N., Hearns Pond Association for its Protection, Preservation, Enhancement and Naturalization, will meet on Thursday, Jan. 11, at 7 p.m. at the Seaford Museum.
Military Officers Association The Southern Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) announces its January meeting. The speaker for the Tuesday, Jan. 16, meeting will be Dr. Harriet Smith Windsor, Secretary of State. The luncheon will be held at LaRosa Negra at 1201 Savannah Road in Lewes. The cost of the buffet is $12 including tip. Reservations are not required. MOAA is a non-profit veterans' association dedicated to maintaining a strong national defense and to preserving the earned entitlements of members of the uniformed services and their families and survivors. Membership is open to those who hold or have ever held a warrant or commission in any service to include Public Health Services and NOAA and their surviving spouses. The next meeting will be held on Feb. 20.
Republican Women's Club The Seaford Republican Women's Club will join the Sussex County Republican Women's Club at the Sussex Pines Country Club in Georgetown for lunch at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Marilyn Dankner, National Federation of Republican Women's fourth vice president, will be the speaker. Dankner's presentation will include a segment on the history, structure and purpose of the National Federation of Republican Women. A full lunch will be served which includes rolls, dessert and coffee or tea. The charge will be $13 per person payable at the door. Reservations are required and may be made by calling Anne Nesbitt at 628-7788 before January 18.
Women's Democrat Club The regular monthly meeting of the Sussex County Women's Democrat Club will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18, at
GOLF Kiwanis Tournament Friday, June 8, is the date for the 21st annual golf tournament sponsored by the Seaford Kiwanis Foundation, which was created to provide college scholarships to worthy and aspiring high school seniors. Thanks to enthusiastic participants and willing sponsors 44 students have been helped so far. Most have graduated. Last year’s winners are students at the University of Delaware, York College and at the University of Virginia. Mark your calendar and help the Kiwanis Club help deserving youth.
Nanticoke Auxiliary Winter Dance ‘Puttin’ on the Glitz’ Nanticoke Health Services Auxiliary Winter Gala committee has begun preparations for the annual dinner dance event to be held January 27, 2007 at the Seaford Golf and Country Club. This year’s 1930s theme, “Puttin’ on the Glitz,” will feature Art Deco decorations in a Grand Ballroom. Those attending will enjoy elegant food followed by the music of Encore while they whirl across the dance floor. Dust off your spats and top hats and put on your pearls and enjoy this memorable evening. Linda Robertson is the chairperson for the annual gala event. She is assisted by Bonnie Allen, Patty Burk, Sharon Mears, Janet Hubbard, Judi Thoroughgood and Jenny Werner. Proceeds from the event will be part of the auxiliary’s annual donation to Nanticoke Health Services. More details about “Puttin’ on the Glitz” can be obtained by calling the Nanticoke Health Services Volunteer Office at 629-6611, ext. 2301. the Sussex Pines Country Club, Georgetown. There will not be a speaker at this particular meeting due to the necessity for a "Round Table" discussion. Dinner cost is $12 per person. For details and reservations, call Thelma Monroe, 934-9716.
Widowed Persons The Seaford Chapter of the Widowed Persons Service will meet Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 12:15 p.m. at the Golden Corral. The guest speaker will be Paula Gunson, executive director of the Seaford Chamber of Commerce. All widowed persons of all ages are invited to attend.
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Celtic Woman Concert
Babies & Toddlers Stay and Play
Celtic Woman Concert on Saturday, Feb. 24, at France-Merrick Performing Arts Center in Baltimore, $60. The concert features five Irish vocalists whose latest album has been No. 1 on the Billboard World Music Chart for more than 70 weeks. Call 629-6809 for tickets.
Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Pigeon Forge, Tenn. trip, June 18-22, $589 per person, which includes round-trip Motor Coach, four nights hotel accommodations, four breakfasts, four dinners and six shows including: Grand Illusion, Country Tonite Theatre, Comedy Barn Theatre, Blackwood Breakfast Variety Show, The Miracle Theatre, Black Bear Jamboree Dinner and Show. Dolly Parton's Dollywood, visiting Gatlinburg, Tenn., taxes, tips, and baggage handling. For more information call 875-2536.
Food Breakfast Cafe VFW 4961 Breakfast Cafe, open Monday-Friday, 8-10 a.m., Seaford VFW, Middleford Road, to benefit Veterans Relief Fund. All are welcome.
Baseball team fundraiser The Delaware Roadrunners 13U Select Baseball Team is having a fund raiser at The Roadhouse Steak Joint on Monday, Jan. 15. Stop by The Roadhouse, located on Rt. 1 in the Midway Shopping Center, anytime on the 15th. A percentage of the day's proceeds help the team travel to Myrtle Beach, S.C. for a week-long tournament at the Ripken Experience. There will be a 50/50 raffle and other prizes from 6- 8 p.m. For details call 629-2629.
Milford Unity BBQ
The Sussex Chapter of Embroiders’ Guild meets on the second Monday of the month, September through June at 10 a.m. at the CHEER Center in Georgetown. All levels of stitchers from beginner to advanced are welcome. For more information call 410-208-9386.
Marine Corps League
Sunday Breakfast Buffet
The monthly meeting of the Delaware Equine Council will be at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 15, at the Harrington Public Library. All those interested in horses are welcome. For more information call 629-5233.
Embroiders’ Guild meeting
The Marine Corps League meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Log Cabin in Seaford.
Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-04 meets the second Thursday of each month at Nanticoke Yacht Club in Blades. Call Wayne Hickman at 629-6337 for details.
Delmar Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Chicken salad and oyster sandwiches, chicken noodle soup, vegetable beef soup, and peas and dumplings. Call 846-2530 or 846-3314 for ticket information.
Trips
The Milford Community Unity barbecue chicken dinner will be held Saturday, March 31, at the Carlisle Fire Hall from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. A person from the Milford Community will be honored as a volunteer of the year. Local officials and celebrities will be serving the BBQ chicken dinner that includes potato salad and baked beans. Community clubs and organizations will have the opportunity to have a booth during the event. This event is made possible by Community Partners including Milford Parks and Recreation, and the Milford Moose Lodge. If you would like to nominate a volunteer for the award or to have a booth during the event call Gary Downes at 422-8863.
Equine Council meeting
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All-You-Care-To-Eat, served by the Galestown Ruritan Club on the fourth Sunday of each month, October through June, 7-10 a.m., at the Galestown, Md., Community Hall. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children ages 6-12.
Sandwiches and soup sale A sandwich and soup sale benefiting
Parents and children from birth to age four are invited to play together, listen to a story, learn new songs and finger plays, and network with other families. Free. Now thru-May 2007. Closed on school holidays. No registration required. Call Anna Scovel at 856-5239 for more information.Seaford Parks & Recreation (SDPR), 320 Virginia Ave., Seaford, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon.
Rabies Clinic schedule The Rabies clinics will be held at the SPCA, Rt. 113, Georgetown. All dogs must be on leashes; all cats must be in carriers. Dates are: Saturday, Jan. 27, from 1-3 p.m.; Friday, Feb 9, 10 a.m.-noon; Thursday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m.noon; Friday, March 2, 10 a.m.-noon; Friday, March 23, 10 a.m.-noon. Rabies vaccination is $10; Canine distemper, $12; Feline Distemper, $10; Bordetella (kennel cough) $10. This is a no-exam vaccination clinic that will be held monthly. Call for more dates, 8566361.
BELLY DANCE
WITH ATHENA
6 WEEK SESSION starts Thursday, January 11
Seaford Park & Recreation Center
(Next to Boys and Girls Club) Cost $60 / 6 wk. session Mother & Daughter (age 8-17) Special $90
Contact Tammy to Pre-register at 629-6809
Great Exercise for Body, Mind and Spirit For more info call Pat 302-381-6256 www.athenaraqs.net