PAGE 16 Friday, Aug. 6, 7-9 p.m. - Limo Ride Drawing for the Teen Summer Reading Program Saturday, Aug. 7 – All day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Last day to add books to your Reading Logs for the Children’s Summer Reading Program Wednesday, Aug. 11 - 2 p.m. - End of the Summer Reading Program Party, with performances by our Acting Club, plus refreshments.
MORNING STAR • JULY 15 - 21, 2010 ed in a special drawing. ‘Kicks for Kids’ provides assistance to the children and families being cared for at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. For more information and tickets, call Dawn Turner at 410-726-2184, Pam Price at 249-2546, Sandy Dickerson at 846-9761 or Nancy at 443-235-4463.
Historical Society summer events
Sundays through October - Open House at the Cook House, 1-4 p.m. Free. Come browse through life from an easier time. Tuesday, Aug. 24 - Basket Bingo with free delicious desserts.
Delmar Public Library events
On Thursday, July 15 at 6:30 p.m., see “Puppets Talking Science,” which features two short puppet plays, one about a Galapagos Island tortoise and the other about frogs and camouflage. This event is sponsored by the Delaware Museum of Natural History. The Delmar Public Library and the “Make a Splash at Your Library” Summer Reading Program will host “Under The Sea: A Look at the Underwater Food Chain from Sunlight to Shark,” at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 22. On Wednesday, July 28 at 10 a.m., Kathleen Jacobs presents inventive puppetry, wacky theatrics and comic storytelling for children and adults. At 6:30 p.m., Ray Owens, a talented musician who delights audiences of all ages, will perform. These events are free and open to the public.
‘Kicks for Kids’ benefit
A ‘Kicks for Kids’ benefit in memory of 9-year-old Joshua Dickerson, an Eagles fan, will be held on Saturday, July 17, at the Delmar VFW in Delmar, Md. The event, which features Longaberger baskets and Vera Bradley handbags, includes 20 games of bingo, five special games, raffles, a large Chinese Auction and King Tutt games/rip offs. Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo begins at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Call to save your spot and be includ-
Summer events at the library
The Bridgeville Library announces its summer schedule of events. Join Ms. Kathy for Lap Sit on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. for ages 3 months to 2 years. This is an interactive story time for very young children to introduce regular library visits. Family Nights are held each month on the third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Games, fun, entertainment and light refreshments are anticipated. Movie Mania continues through the summer with Bring Your Own Lunch Movie Classics on the first Monday of each month. Enjoy a classic film from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with intermission. Teen Movie Night for ages 13-17 is the first Friday of each month from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The Educational/Documentary movie event is on the second Thursday of each month from 1-3 p.m.; this is for ages 8-15. Summer Saturday Matinees will run until Aug. 14, from 2-4 p.m. A complete movie list is available at the library. Make a Splash-READ Summer Reading Programs are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. Join us for a summer full of reading, crafts, fun and entertainment. A complete schedule is available at the library. The Teen Reading Program is on the first and third Friday nights from 5 to 7 p.m. The Genealogy Discussion Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. All programs are free and open to the public. The new library is located at 600 S. Cannon St. in Bridgeville. Hours are Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For sign ups and more information, call the library at 337-7401.
Women in the Outdoors event
The Delaware chapters of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) will host a Women in the Outdoors event on Saturday, July 17, at Owens Station Shooting Preserve in Greenwood. Women in the Outdoors events provide hands-on outdoor classes in a non-threatening environment. Cost is $30, lunch is provided. Classes include Archery, Trap Shooting, 22 Rifle, Self Defense, Delaware Wildlife Heritage, Pistol, Bird House Making, Living in Balance and Outdoor Cooking. Pre-registration is required by July 9. For more information and a registration form, contact Nancy Moore at 65yards@ comcast.net or 629-5527. You may also visit www.womenintheoutdoors.org for more information about the program.
Framed print fundraiser
The Ladies Auxiliary of Greenwood Memorial VFW Post 7478 in Greenwood has acquired a framed, signed photograph by Kevin Fleming of the famous Greenwood Chicken BBQ which is for sale via sealed bids. The photograph, which features two Greenwood Volunteer firefighters cooking BBQ chicken halves, can be viewed in Discover Bank in Greenwood. Only sealed bids will be considered. Bids should be mailed to: President Durene Jones, Greenwood Memorial VFWL Auxiliary, P.O. Box 900, Greenwood, DE 19950. The highest bidder will be revealed at the Chicken BBQ in Greenwood, on Aug. 6. A certified check or cash only will be accepted in payment for this memorable piece of regional artwork. For more information, contact Sec. Michaele Russell at 349-4220.
Kiss a Goat fundraiser
Cast your vote in the Ladies Auxiliary of Greenwood Memorial Post 7478 of Greenwood’s summer fundraiser, “Kiss a Goat.” The contest will be held now through Greenwood’s “Night Out” event on Aug. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Governor’s Avenue. Contestants include Town Council members, Mayor Willard Russell and Council members Brenda Tallent,
Donald Donovan, Willie Pierce and Alan Pongratz, along with Chief of Police Mark Anderson. The one whose container collects the most money will “Kiss the Goat” at the end of Greenwood’s “Night Out.” Containers for voting with donations will be available at three local businesses: Yoder’s Country Store on East Market Street in Greenwood, L&M Insurance Agency on the Greenwood Town Plaza and Some-Like-It-Hot/Greenwood Building Supply on the corner of Route 13 South and Greenwood Road. Voting will be tabulated regularly and continue at Post 7478 from 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 10. Votes may also be mailed. Checks should be made payable to: VFWL Aux. Post 7478 and mailed to: Pres. Durene Jones, Ladies Auxiliary Post 7478, P.O. Box 900, Greenwood, DE 19950. The public is invited to attend “Night Out” in Greenwood and support this fundraiser for our veterans. For more information, call Secretary Michaele Russell at 349-4220.
Greenwood CHEER events
The Greenwood CHEER Activity Center, located at 41 Schulze Rd. in Greenwood, is hosting the following events and trips: Artwork Exhibit - Thursday, July 15 and Friday, July 16, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The exhibit includes oil paintings, quilts and photography. There will be free table space for those who want to exhibit, but you must call the center to register at 349-5237. Christmas In July Auction - Thursday, July 22, 10 a.m. - There will be a variety of items for sale. Lunch will be served at noon for a donation of $3 per person over age 60. For more information or to donate gift items, call Susan Welch at 349-5237. Motor Coach Trip - See “Psalms of David” at Sight & Sound Living Waters Theater in Lancaster, Pa., on Tuesday, Aug. 10. Cost is $80 per person for members or $90 for non-members and includes transportation, show ticket and smorgasbord dinner at Hershey Farm Restaurant. Deadline for payment is July 6. The bus departs Greenwood CHEER Activity Center at 10:30 a.m. and returns at 8:30 p.m. For more information, call Susan Welch at 349-5237. Register of Wills program - Tuesday, July 13, 12:30 p.m. - This information program, presented by the Register of Wills office with Greg Fuller at the center, will help you learn the duties of the Register of Wills Office and the laws regarding probate plus have your questions answered. For more information, call the center at
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