Destination Delaware Winter 2015

DESTINATION DELAWARE Brought to you by the Chester County Press • February 18, 2015

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IVY GABLES: North Wilmington’s newest Assisted Living Community

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Nestled on five wooded acres in the historic Ardentown, Del., Ivy Gables is North Wilmington’s newest assisted living community.

Owners George and Tammy Loudon have 10 years of experience in assisted living ownership, along with a keen eye for elegant living and excellence in care and customer service, and have taken what was once a YWCA, and turned it into this hidden gem. From the moment people walk into the lobby, everyone comments what a warm and welcoming environment the community has.

Ivy Gables has 24 studio apartments, as well as some one-bedroom options.

There are multiple simple, yet elegant and intimate public areas, as well as a beautiful dining room and Great Room,

both complete with gas fireplaces for an additional warm and homelike atmosphere. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, residents of Ivy Gables are escorted to appointments in style in a London cab.

Ivy Gables allows its residents the stress-free environment of both independent and assisted living by offering three restaurant-style meals a day, dedicated arts and entertainment, weekly housecleaning services, weekly linen exchange, daily towel service, and as little or as much hands-on care needed by its trained staff of compassionate caregivers. Happy hour happens weekly with live entertainment, and across the parking lot, residents are entitled to complimentary shows by the

Candlelight Dinner Theatre.

We asked the family of our first resident what their experience has been: “After four months of managing in-home care for our Mom, we decided to look at some assisted living communities in our area. Although very nice, the ones we visited seemed a little overwhelming to Mom. A friend told us about a newly renovated community in Arden that had just re-opened. We decided to check it out. Thus began our love affair with Ivy Gables, a beautifully appointed 24-room senior living community nestled in the community of Ardentown, which just happens to be five minutes from our home. We particularly liked that it was a small community, knowing that it would be

more comforting to Mom. “Of course, what’s a beautiful community without warm and friendly people to bring it to life? The staff at Ivy Gables outshines all of its beautiful appointments! They are top-notch, professional folks who welcomed us and have gone the extra mile to make our Mom (and us) feel at home! Knowing that our Mom is safe and in the hands of such kind and loving folks, has given us such peace of mind!” – Sharon T. Clearly, Ivy Gables has much to offer its residents and their families! If you’d like to speak with someone directly, or schedule a personal tour and lunch, please call Director of Community Relations, Laurie Seidle at 302-475-9400, or email lseidle@IvyGablesSeniorLiving.com.

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The Courtyard Newark offers local dining, meeting spaces, and overnight For over ten years, the Courtyard Newark at the University of Delaware has been a great location for local dining, meetings and overnight accommodations. Situated on the University of Delaware Laird campus, and adjacent to the UD Clayton Hall Conference Center, the hotel is perfectly located for doing business in Newark.

Recently renovated guest rooms and lobby spaces are highly regarded by guests in review in TripAdvisor and Yelp, and the hotel maintains a superior rating from Marriott Guest Services.

The 126 spacious guest rooms, feature free internet and large LCD televisions with HD programming. Our Chef Mark Chopko has made the hotel famous with his award winning crab cakes,

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voted as the Best of Delaware for the past five years, and other menu items that mix Marriott cuisine with our local dining specialities. Our new full service

bar is a gathering place for hotel guests, conference attendees and Newark locals, with fine selections of craft draft beers and a full range of wines and spirits.

In season, the hotel’s Brickyard Grille patio is a hub for outside dining and fine entertainment. The hotel's meeting spaces are second to none, and for larger groups, we partner with the UD Conference Service team of meeting planning professionals.

The hotel has received numerous community awards for leadership with tourism development, service to the disabled community and other nonprofits. The hotel plays an important role in UD, hosting many visitors to campus, and developed a very successful Very Important Parents (VIP) program for parents of over 5,500 UD students for lodging needs in Newark.

Please call for a visit and for bookings, at 302-737-0900 or www.udel.edu/hotel.

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CAMERAS ETC.: a mainstay on Newark’s Main Street since 1980 Dain Simons was ten years old in 1980, the year Cameras Etc. opened its second location, on Main Street in Newark. Thirty-five years later, he is the sole owner of a company that continues to defy the odds. The store front is rather unassuming - a flat brick building, nearly unchanged since the 1950s nestled between Days of Knights and the Iron Hill Brewery, two businesses that also have deep roots in the perpetually shifting marketplace of downtown Newark.

Inside you will find a bright cozy show room full of new and used camera equipment. Don’t let the age of the building fool you. This is a thoroughly modern shop providing state-of-theart, high-end camera equipment along

with consumer-grade gadgets to fulfill anyone’s imaging needs.

“We offer a unique experience here, an honest and intelligent retail environment which brings our customers back to us, time and time again. The kind of experience many people no longer associate with camera or electronics stores. It’s always been that kind of a place. It was like that when I bought my first camera here in 1987, and it’s like that now.”

In 2014, Jim Cycyk, the company’s founder, made the decision to close the Wilmington store and retire, leaving the future of the Newark store up in the air. Dain saw the opportunity to continue evolving the business that he has known and loved for over 20 years.

“We are enjoying the recent influx of Wilmington customers who had previously shopped at the Market Street location, and we understand that Newark is a little bit of a hike, so we want to make their trip worthwhile.

Plus a lot of these folks haven’t been to Newark in a while and are pleasantly surprised by how vibrant it has become.

They’re happy to get something to eat or check out some of the other unique shops on Main Street.”

Cameras Etc is one of very few stores in the tri-state area to offer a complete inventory of professional and amateur photographic supplies the core of which is the full line of Canon and Nikon cameras, lenses and accessories. They also stock a large selection of cases

and carrying gear from respected brands like ThinkTank, Lowepro and Black Rapid.

Over the years, service has become a large part of Cameras Etc.’s business. They provide video duplication, copy work, scanning, printing, restoration, repair, passport photos, film processing and sensor cleaning.”

“I think the secret of our success is that we strike a balance between competence and approachability. A lot of times you find too much of one extreme without the other. We want anyone to feel comfortable walking in here and asking us about photography and knowing they will get an informed answer.”

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The big business of visiting Delaware

By John Chambless Staff Writer For a state that’s small and often overlooked on the national radar, Delaware is blessed with more than its share of attractions, which makes the job of tourism director Linda Parkowski a matter of picking from among the highlights.

“We’re fortunate in Delaware that tourism has been pretty much recession proof,” she said during an interview last month. “Even during the real downturn of 2008-2010, we didn’t see that much of a decrease. One of the reasons is that we’re a really good drive-to state. There are 10 million people living in our general area, and we’re an affordable destination.

There’s no sales tax, and we have a lot of the amenities you’d find in a larger destination.”

Tourism is big business in Delaware.

According to a recent report from the Delaware Tourism Office, 7.3 million people visited the state in 2012. On average, each visitor spent $586, or about $100 per day. That adds up to a $2.2 billion boost to Delaware’s GDP. About half of the visitors to Delaware come from Maryland and Pennsylvania.

With a budget of $2.2 million to promote Delaware each year, Parkowski focuses her marketing efforts regionally. “We do some Canadian promotion and some in the European market,” she said, “but we’re a great stop-off destination if you’re going to New York City or Philly or D.C.” Delaware is promoted as a destination for conventions as well, with large facilities at the Chase Center on the Riverfront, as well as Dover Downs in central Delaware.

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The Grand Opera House in Wilmington books nationally known acts.

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Climb aboard the Wilmington & Western Railroad The whistle of a steam train echoing through the hills is a sound that has all but disappeared in the world. Yet there still is a reminder of the time preserved for you to experience here at the Wilmington & Western Railroad. Imagine yourself riding on a real railroad through the Red Clay Creek Valley, with its ever-changing natural beauty and wildlife. Imagine that you are rolling through forested estates, past historic homes and mill sites, aboard a vintage steam train, just like those that your great-grandparents rode.

Take the family aboard our scenic line, listed on the National Register

Upcoming Special Events for the 2015 season: Hockessin Art Festival and Express Saturday, Feb. 28 at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 1 at noon Easter Bunny trains: March 28 and 29 and April 3 and April 4 Wild West Robbery Train – July 26 Dinner trains to Hunter’s Den and the Back Burner Restaurants (Reservations required)

of Historic Places, the Wilmington & Western Railroad is Delaware’s only steam tourist railroad. Special railroading adventures are available for railroaders of all ages. Whether you want to explore history, celebrate holidays, wine & dine or just have fun, the Wilmington & Western Railroad has just the event for you.

Most of our weekend rides travel to Mt. Cuba Picnic Grove for a short layover – bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the countryside. Round trip ride is 90 minutes. See the website: wwrr.com for full schedule of events and departure times or call the business office for further details 302-998-1930.

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Wisdom begins with wonder celebrating twenty-five years of excellence join us at the Delaware Aerospace Academy Have you ever thought about the year 2020? The 21st century is a time of advanced technologies, harnessing energy, recycling our resources, futuristic structures, robotic probes, lunar outposts and human missions to Mars. The future holds undreamed of scientific and technological opportunities. The Delaware Aerospace Academy hopes to prepare students for those challenges.

In operation since 1990, the objective of the Delaware Aerospace Academy is to provide hands-on training and experiences through our Destination academies in related activities and fields. Throughout the week, girls and boys in grades 1 - 10 are continually challenged to think, create, solve, build, and work cooperatively. All academies are designed to integrate the study of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics using Earth and Space Education as the unifying framework.

The academies are financed through tuition fees, grants and scholarship sponsorships, with emphasis on in-kind support from industry and other agencies. A working board and advisory council, consisting of representatives from industry, educational and supporting agencies, share their expertise and advise the group.

Full Day Academies: University of Delaware: Cost for all Full Day Academies: $275. Before & after care available.

Full-day academies: Mornings, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Hands-on activities and many opportunities for problem solving in small teams are included. All cadets will receive a camp T-shirt & many handouts about the new high-tech world they are entering.

Before & After Care available.

Destination Sky & Beyond (entering 3rd or 4th grade) features a week of creative problem solving challenges including Powers of Ten, Millions of Stars, Planets, Space Habitats, and Rovers. In addition, cadets participate in exciting activities based on the physics of flight, leading to a training flight in the Elementary Simulator.

Destination Space (entering 4th or 5th grade) features a series of experiments conducted in a space laboratory like NASA's "White Room." The results and solutions could have the potential to benefit the human race. Cadets will discover and learn about concepts from ground to space including machines, engineering, circuitry, science, weather and computer training. Plan on constructing and launching a bottle rocket.

Destination Flight (entering 5th or 6th grade) focuses on an in-depth study of the principles of flight and cutting edge studies of the FAA and NASA Aeronautics programs. Cadets will apply the knowledge as they operate our advanced flight simulator and hovercraft. (entering 6th, 7th & 8th) includes Space Architecture, Living in Space, Physics, Rocketry, Planetary Studies & a fieldtrip to the Dover AFB. The four cadet wings’ learn about science and technology as they relate to AeroSpace Science.

Half Day Academies: Offered at DASEF’s Environmental Outpost located at 585 Big Oak Road in Smyrna, Delaware 19977. Minutes from Route 1 exit 114 Cost: $125 Destination Ocean (entering 1st and 2nd) takes you under the sea and on the beach.

Children will explore and learn about the colorful life that moves and interacts in the ocean. Join us on the Richard Ellis our new ‘scow’ and it launches them on a week of exciting explorations and a memorable sea adventure.

Destination Dinosaur (entering 2nd and 3rd) allows children to participate in a dinosaur dig in ‘The Pit.” Bones will be excavated and assembled. Different species of dinosaurs will be studied using creative approaches and activities.

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Over Night Academies: University of Delaware Cost for Overnight Academies $600.00 Destination Moon (entering 7th, 8th & 9th grade) integrates real world experiences with Lunar Studies, lessons in Crystal Development, Advanced Rocketry, Remote Sensing, Robotics, Computer Simulation, Composite Materials, Telescope Building and Field Trips.

Destination Mars (entering 8th, 9th & 10th) offers challenges such as designing a robotic vehicle & a rocket, solving a critical life-support problem, assembling a space station underwater, & conducting in-flight experiments in a Mars Simulation.

Cooperative challenges are used in all sessions. They are supplemented by presentations, lectures, on-site training and tours, large group team building, computer simulations, videos, discussions, storytelling and some Language Arts activities.

Young people of all ages are enraptured with innovation, technology and exploration.

The academy has helped to intensify and channel that fascination. An understanding and an appreciation of our world and exposure to the wide variety of high tech career opportunities are essential to the young people of our country as they enter the 21st century.

The Delaware Aerospace Academy and other statewide outreach programs are sponsored by DASEF, was incorporated as a non-profit organization. The Mission of DASEF is to inspire and educate the people of the Delaware Valley in learning about the Earth’s environment, space science, mathematics and technology through the use of our academies, presentations, symposiums, professional development, events and activities and the resources of the Environmental Outpost.

For more information, please visit out website www.dasef.org, email dasef.outpost@ verizon.net or call 302.834.1978

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Somethings Unique Furniture & Accessories for the home When Somethings Unique opened its doors in 2004, their new, twostory boutique was a place where homeowners could go to fill their design and furniture needs. Now, 10 years later, thousands of customers have admired and taken home the beautiful, hand-crafted European and American furniture that made their dreams for beautifying their home come true.

Throughout the 6,500 square feet of show room space, Somethings Unique is an idea garden which encourages customers to imagine their home flavored with handpicked furniture, antiques and fine reproductions, ceramics and decorations built and imported from Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Sweden and many other countries.

Somethings Unique is not just about promoting its products. It is about incorporating the homeowner’s lifestyle, and sometimes their own furniture into the design of the room. Upon request, one of the Somethings Unique in-house award-winning designers will come to your home, listen to your ideas, and

create scale drawings to help plan a room or even an entire home.

If you would like to enjoy a wonderful tax-free shopping experience in a relaxed and charming environment, come see us today. We are located in Powder Mill Square Shopping Center at 3834 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807.

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It’s a new year and time for a new beginning. Many of you, like me, have made personal resolutions to be healthier. We’ve all made that promise to ourselves before and yet, we haven’t quite reached our goals.

The key is to not give up, as it is never too late to begin again, and with a little support, Newark Natural Foods can help you meet your expectations.

One step is to start eating healthier, and that is where we come in.

After 40 years rooted in the Newark community, we are poised to be able to offer much more to our community than ever before. In March, we’ll be spreading our roots to Newark Shopping Center, where we are doubling in size and adding amazing amenities for our growing list of customers.

Starting with a larger retail space, you will find a greater selection of specialty and local (within 150 miles) foods for every type of diet. Part of our mission is to promote a stronger and more resilient local economy with an emphasis on local production. We support vegan, vegetarian, glutenfree, dairy-free, soy-free, raw, paleo and a host of other dietary needs.

What is amazing is that you can get

answers to all the questions you have regarding our products, including how to prepare them. Our stellar staff is always eager to share their knowledge.

Looking to prepare a vegan meal, dairy-free, paleo? No problem. We’ll walk you through the maze of choices, explain the nutritional benefits of our products, and make sure you are comfortable with your selections.

A first for us is our opening of a café and deli. Café 67 will offer freshly prepared foods made from the purest and healthiest ingredients available from our store. Imagine stopping in on your way home from work and picking up a meal that not only satisfies your taste buds, but is good for you too! Or, come in, relax, pull up a chair, and enjoy our offerings and great company in the café. Meet David, our executive chef, who, along with his team of culinary creators, will delight your taste buds with their daily preparations. We will also be featuring Main Street’s only organic salad bar, where you will find fresh and crisp delicacies that are pure and free of chemical pesticides. Come explore the flavors of our hot bar, order exactly what you want from our deli, and sample just-made smoothies,

juices and organic, locally roasted coffees. Café 67 is sure to become one of Newark’s favorite community gathering spots.

Another important aspect of our mission is connecting with our community and welcoming all. To foster this connection, Newark Natural Foods is opening multiple community rooms where events of every shape and size will be offered. From movies, cooking classes, exercise fun and educational events to our annual member/co-owner celebration, this is an ideal location where you’ll find friendly faces, food for thought, feel better and feel connected to likeminded folks. It’s never a wrong time to stretch your body as well as your mind. Hosting a class or an event? Our rooms will also be available to rent for a nominal fee.

We also believe in fostering food

security through greater access, affordability and ethical practices.

An important way we adopt this philosophy is by hosting our annual outdoor Co-op Farmers’ Market in the parking lot of our store in Newark Shopping Center. Starting Sunday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and continuing every Sunday through mid-November, the outdoor market is where you can buy, and learn about the source of local foods, talk to area farmers, get great recipes, listen to music, check-out local food artisans and crafters, and just have a great time. Everyone loves an outdoor farmers’ market and ours will be sure to become one of your favorite Sunday events.

It’s time to explore our new store and the exciting new amenities that make Newark Natural Foods your healthy-lifestyle destination.

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Art festival to be held Feb. 27 - March 1 The Wilmington & Western Railroad Art Festival will be held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Feb. 27 and 28 and March 1 at the Hockessin Memorial Hall.

Thousands of eager people will again be able to attend, view quality artwork and be able to purchase their personal treasures!

The Wilmington & Western Railroad’s Hockessin Arts Festival is a fundraising effort to benefit the Railroad, a local non-profit organization.

The all-volunteer Railroad operates steam and diesel-powered locomotives

through the Red Clay Valley. Thirty percent of all sales will go directly to the operation of the railroad. This is the single biggest fundraiser each year.

Twenty-seven artists will be displaying and selling original works as well as prints and more. A wide range of styles and prices will be available. For more information, visit www.wwrr.com/ artfest.

The Festival will be held on Friday, Feb. 27 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission each day is $3 for adults

and free for those under 12.

Enjoy a 40-minute train ride each day on the Wilmington & Western’s Doodlebug for just $5 a ticket!

Trains depart from the Fire Hall in

Hockessin.

For further information and directions, contact the Wilmington & Western Railroad at 302-998-1930 or carole@ wwrr.com, or Larry Anderson at www. larryanderson.com.

Attending artists include: Larry S. Anderson Anna Biggs Designs Sandy Askey-Adams Patricia Brown-Tolton James Browne Catherine Colsher Doris DavisGlacken Lynne Dilliplane-Montes Shawn Faust Ellen Gavin Keith Hoffman James Huntsberger Joe Jacobs

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Delaware gallery spotlights the art of Jamie Wyeth

By John Chambless Staff Writer

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If you’ve been inspired by Jamie Wyeth’s career-spanning retrospective at the Brandywine River Museum of Art – and plenty of visitors have been – you should take a 10-minute drive down Route 52 to the Somerville Manning Gallery in Greenville, Del. There, you’ll find “Jamie Wyeth: Paintings From Six Decades.”

The show is admirably broad and diverse, with works that touch on most of Wyeth’s cyclical artistic themes. The big plus is that everything’s for sale, provided you have an unlimited budget. Browsing, however, is free.

There’s a charming watercolor study, “Pig,” from 1969-70, that dates to the era of his iconic “Portrait of Pig” that’s at the Brandywine. There’ s a fine pencil and gouache study of Rudolph Nureyev (ca. 1977), just like the works you’ll see hanging in Chadds Ford. And there’s a dramatic 1969 watercolor of Apollo 11 on the launch pad, from Wyeth’s days of depicting the space program.

But the show isn’t limited to smaller studies or sketches. There are major, landmark paintings as well. “Sunset, Southern Island” is a haunting, elegant oil of a girl in a

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A view of the Jamie Wyeth show at the Somerville Manning Gallery.

Right Painting: 'Strawberry Shortcake.’

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'The Cow Jumped’

'Sunset, Southern Island.'

lighthouse, gazing toward an unseen setting sun. The slanting light is just barely illuminating an iron fence and is seemingly trapped within the glass-enclosed structure, as if the sun has joined the sitter.

Wyeth’s strong affinity for animals is seen throughout the exhibit – perhaps most charmingly in “That Dog’s House,” a 2008 view of a smiling dog peeking out of a cupola that’s been placed on the ground.

A huge brown-and-white cow reclines in “And the Cow Jumped...” (2007), looking wistfully up at a sliver of a moon hanging in the sky.

Seagulls take up residence under an antique chair and table in “Gulls of Monhegan No. 1” (1992), in which the beady eye and opened beak of one gull confront the viewer in warning. The

gulls in “Strawberry Shortcake” are more confrontational, caught in a furious tangle over a plate of dessert. Similarly vivid emotions are caught in “Angry Chicken, Puzzled Duck” (2008). The combined fierceness and cuteness of geese is captured in “Former Nestling” (2012), in which a goose on a nest extends a neck toward an ungainly bird that’s wobbling away on spindly legs, driven out to make its way in the world.

The grim menace of three ravens against a swelling, dark sea make “Gulls Egg” (1988) a dramatic standoff. Wyeth has scribbled words (“Caw Caw,” “Kahr”) on the frame, putting you right into the scene.

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INSIDE LINE BIKE EXPO SET FOR MARCH 7

The inaugural Inside Line Bike Expo will take place on March 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will include the latest road, mountain, CX, and commuting bikes, as well as components, gear, apparel and accessories from leading brands. There will be regional and national vendors, including manufacturers, distributors, frame builders, shops, non-profits and more. There will be deals on last year’s bikes and gear, as well as an indoor bike park that features a pump track, skills features, and a demo track for test rides.

Admission is $5 (free for students with ID and children under 12).

The expo takes place at the Delaware Sportsplex, 326 Ruthar Drive in Newark, Del. For more information, visit www.facebook. com/insidelinebikexpo or http://insidelinebikeexpo.com.

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'Angry Chicken, Puzzled Duck.'

Jamie Wyeth...

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the Coast of Maine” (1982) certainly suggests human characters who are

represented by the ornate wicker chairs.

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'A Couple of Chairs Sitting Around the Coast of Maine.'

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Two weekends, three programs = A magical Spring Festival in Wilmington

When OperaDelaware announced a reinvention strategy last year aimed at reaching wider audiences in innovative venues, the company meant what it said – and it is set to deliver this May. OperaDelaware’s all-new spring opera festival will coincide with the MidAtlantic Food + Wine celebration and the many springtime attractions that bring visitors to New Castle County.

“This festival is the perfect opportunity to welcome new audiences and introduce them to the great hotels, food, and attractions that northern Delaware offers,” said Brendan Cooke, OperaDelaware’s general director. “This festival will show visitors what we already know – that Wilmington is a shining jewel in the crown of East Coast arts and culture.”

The series launches with Lakmé - In Concert on May 8 at 7:30 p.m. and May 16 at 2 p.m. at the baby grand in Wilmington. Sharon Cheng stars as Lakmé, with the OperaDelaware chorus led by Maestro Anthony Barrese.

Next, audiences who attend the new performances of La Tragédie de Carmen at

Tatnall School’s state-of the-art Laird Center for the Performing Arts are in for an exciting treat.

Peter Brook has transformed Bizet’s timeless classic, injected new life into it, and added more passion, freshblood and sexual fury than you’ve ever seen. Audrey Babcock’s portrayal of this seductive sorceress is irresistible.

Shows are May 9 and May 15 at 7:30 p.m., and May 17 at 2 p.m.

On May 14 and 16 at 7:30 p.m., opera blends with the culinary world in Wine, Women, and Food!, an evening of opera dedicated to the savory and sweet. The event will feature Bon Appétit, a 20-minute, one-woman opera based on Julia Child’s famous chocolate cake episode, capturing all the joie de vivre of the original French chef.

Created for the great Jean Stapleton, Lee Hoiby’s piano score dances from Broadway to Ravel and back to capture the soaring spirit and humor of the great Julia Child.

For tickets or more information, visit www.operade.org or call 302-442-7807.

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New Castle County Farmers Market: A feast for the senses Since 1954, The New Castle Farmers Market has been the place to go for pig’s feet and shoe repairs, haircuts and fashion wigs, and kimchi and camaraderie. Over 70 individual owner-operated shops (including a Pennsylvania Dutch section offering the finest and freshest meats and candies, nuts and baked goods) are part of the market. Visitors will find an array of restaurants, a cobbler, beauty products, fresh vegetable and fruit markets, a pet store, electronics and home furnishings.

There’s no need to drive all over Delaware to run errands when you can do it all at the Farmers Market. The next time you want to buy a bike, have a family portrait done, pick up supplies at the hardware store, buy some fresh flowers, or cruise the thrift shop, it is all available here.

Experience the mouth-watering aromas and tastes, and the bountiful displays by the vendors. Hit the produce stands at each end of the building for fresh fruits and veggies at a fraction of what you pay at the grocery store.

Located at Hare’s Corner, at the intersection of Route 13 and Route 273, The New Castle County Farmers Market is open from sunrise to sundown Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Looking for a bargain? Cruise through the outdoor flea market (open year-round), where you are sure to find treasures! There, you can bargain shop for quality used items, collectibles and antiques. Some examples: A Pottery Barn almost-new sofa was $60, a new Kitchenaid stand mixer was $125, and a set of three hand-carved African masks were $30.

Make this your weekend destination. You won’t be sorry!

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NORTH EAST RIVER MARINA North East River Marina is located where Caroline Street meets Water Street, walking distance to local entertainment in the beautiful, historic town of Charlestown, MD. Charlestown’s playground and four sandy beaches are less than a mile away.

As the only marina to provide rental motor boats, on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, North East River Marina has a variety of sizes of Pontoon boats and Kayak boats available by the hour, day or week.

Boasting beautiful views along the North East River, we are full service with 103 slips capable of holding boats between 17- and 40-feet long. In 2014 we began upgrading our property and are now able to offer high-tech security

surveillance, free Wi-Fi, state of the art electrical/ water hook ups and composite floating piers.

Jet-ski slips as well as, land storage and ramp memberships are also available.

We have full maintenance service year-round that provides OMC, Mercury and Volvo parts, restoration and repairs. Summer and winter storage, full winterization, shrink wrap service, spring detailing and canvass repairs can also be found on site. In the ship’s store you may find all of your nautical needs and supplies, excluding gas.

So step back in time, to the lesshurried environment of the North East River Marina, in the quaint town of Charlestown, MD. Just minutes from Delaware.

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Study for 'Sleepwalker.'

Jamie Wyeth...

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detail. Similarly, a huge, rusted saw blade in “Buzz Saw” (1969) exudes an air of danger.

There’s a wonderful air of stillness and contemplation in “The Pickup” (2008), as a man in a truck gazes away to an ocean horizon, with the green of his sunglasses mirrored in the window trim of the truck cab.

Haunting, humorous, beautiful, and always unexpected, the exhibit sums up the appeal of Wyeth’s long and uncompromising body of work. It’s a perfect complement to the Brandywine River Museum of Art show. And if you spend some time poking around the gallery, you’ll find heart-stopping original works

by Andrew Wyeth and N.C. Wyeth, as well as a wide range of top-of-the-line art, old and new.

The Somerville Manning Gallery (101 Stone Block Row, Greenville, Del.) will present “Jamie Wyeth: Paintings From Six Decades” through March 7. For more information, visit www.somervillemanning.com.

To contact Staff Writer John Chambless, e-mail jchambless@chestercounty.com.

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addition. “It’s going to be a tremendous asset to the area, to be able to stay and hold your convention in the same place,” Parkowski said. “I think it will put the Riverfront over the top. There’s a new board at the Riverfront with great plans for the future. It’s becoming a well-known destination.”

While promotional efforts are lined up for the new hotel, “I think for the first couple of years, it will book itself,” Parkowski said.

For Parkowski, the best part of the job is that “there’s so much to offer in Delaware.

We’re a very diverse state. The du Pont mansions in the northern part of the state rival any mansions on the East Coast. But we’ve also got NASCAR, and the Firefly Music Festival is making us a music mecca. We have some of the most pristine beaches in the country.”

The beach resorts are a big draw for people who live in the Washington, D.C., area, but also for Pennsylvania residents in the York, Wilkes-Barre and Harrisburg regions, Parkowski said.

She admitted that for many Philadelphians, going to the beach means going “down the shore” to New Jersey instead of to Delaware, “but we’re working on that,” she added, laughing.

“This past year, there was a big influx of visitors from New Jersey and New York,” she said. “I think the damage from Sandy contributed to that.”

With several microbreweries and wineries, Delaware is becoming a destination for other reasons. “Delaware has a plethora of breweries that are all becoming very popular, with Dogfish leading the way,” Parkowski said. “A lot of people come to Delaware just to visit the Dogfish plant. They book 1,200 tourists a week.”

Of all the places in Delaware to visit, Parkowski said that the Mount Cuba Center in northern Delaware is an overlooked gem. The 600-acre horticultural and botanical center is the former family estate of Lammot du Pont Copeland, and is open to visitors. “It’s the most beautiful, mountainous garden that you could ever see, but very natural,” she said. “In the

spring, they hold a wildflower festival there. It’s usually the first wekend in May. It’s definitely worth visiting.

They give great tours and educational seminars. It’s a really beautiful spot.”

Arts and culture The Delaware Art Museum (2301 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington), founded in 1912, is known for its large collection of Pre-Raphaelite art, illustrations by Wilmington native Howard Pyle, and urban landscapes by John Sloan and his circle. The outdoor Copeland Sculpture Garden has a walking path and features large-scale works by regional and nationally known artists. Call 302-571-9590.

The DuPont Theatre (1007 N. Market St., Wilmington) hosts nationally touring productions of Broadway shows, and is the oldest continuously operating theater in the country. It’s located inside the Hotel du Pont and opened in 1913. Call 800-338-0881.

The Grand Opera House (818 N. Market St., Wilmington), built in 1871, hosts more than 100 shows a year by world-renowned musicians, dancers, orchestras and comedians, as well as shows for young audiences. Call 800374-7263.

World Cafe Live at the Queen (500 N. Market St., Wilmington) is inside the refurbished Queen Theater, and offers entertainment on two levels. An upstairs restaurant and bar has a small stage for regional performers, and Downstairs Live is a concert hall with a full kitchen and bar that hosts nationally known touring acts. Call 302-994-1400.

Wilmington and Western Railroad (2201 Newport Gap Pike, Wilmington) runs through the scenic Red Clay Valley on tracks laid in 1867. The passenger railroad is open most weekends. Call 302-998-1930 or visit www.wwrr.com.

Nature The Mount Cuba Center (3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin) is a 600-acre horticultural center with more than 50 acres of display gardens and some 500 acres of natural lands. It is the former estate of Lammot du Pont Copeland.

Visit www.mtcubacenter.org or call 302239-4244.

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Kids can explore the world of science and animals at the Delaware Museum of Natural History.

Ashland Nature Center in Hockessin has educational programs, a butterfly house, nature trails and guided trips for birders, school groups and outdoor enthusiasts.

Visit www.delawarenaturesociety.org or call 302-239-2334.

The Wilmington Riverfront The revitalized region along the Christina River offers the new Penn Cinema Riverfront IMAX movie theater, the Delaware Theatre Company, the Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, the Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge and the DuPont Environmental Education Center, as well as the family-friendly fun of the Delaware Children’s Museum. There are River Taxi rides along the river, and a paved walkway extends along the river, linking the attractions and restaurants.

Restaurants at the Riverfront include Harry’s Seafood Grill, FireStone, Joe’s Crab Shack, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, Timothy’s Restaurant and Ubon Thai Cuisine, Kosi, Kooma and Big Fish Grill.

During the summer, Frawley Stadium (801 Shipyard Drive, Wilmington) is the home of the Wilmington Blue Rocks minor league baseball team, offering special giveaways and 70 home games.

For more information, visit www. riverfrontwilm.com.

History Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library (5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, Del.) is the home and gardens of Henry Francis duPont. The 175-room mansion is open for tours, and a children’s garden offers plenty of places to explore. Winterthur will host “Costumes of Downton Abbey,” featuring clothing worn on the BBC series, beginning in March. Open Tuesday through Sunday. Call 800-448-3883 or visit www.winterthur.org.

Hagley Museum and Library (298 Buck Road East, Wilmington) traces the story of the duPont gunpowder works established in 1802. The 235-acre site includes mills, a workers’ village, and the family’s ancestral home. Call 302-658-2400.

Nemours Mansion and Gardens (Alapocas Drive and Route 141, Wilmington) is the 300-acre estate of Alfred I. DuPont, with a reflecting pool, garden walks and a mansion designed in the late 18th-century French style. Tours are by reservation. Call 800-651-6912.

Rockwood Park and Museum (610 Shipley Rd., Wilmington) is the ancestral home of the Bringhurst family, and the restored mansion is open for tours. Built between 1851-1854 by banker Joseph Shipley, Rockwood was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. After Joseph Shipley’s death,

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Rockwood became the property of his great nephew Edward Bringhurst, Jr., and his family in 1891. The 72 acres includes the Mansion & Conservatory, Porter’s Lodge, Gardener’s Cottage, and Barn & Carriage House. Call 302-761-4340.

Auburn Heights Preserve (3000 Creek Rd., Yorklyn) offers rides in a steampowered car, and features the world’s largest collection of Stanley Steamer automobiles inside the Marshall Steam Museum. Call 302-239-2385.

New Castle Historic District (211 Delaware St., New Castle), is a National Landmark site that was founded by Dutch settlers in the 1650s. The town includes the Old New Castle Courthouse (the seat of Delaware’s government until 1777), the Delaware Historical Society’s Read House and Gardens, and three museums operated by the New Castle Historical Society, along with restaurants and shops. Call 302-3231812.

Pencader Heritage Museum & CoochDayett Mills (2029 Sunset Lake Rd., Newark) features displays of Delaware-

related antiques and artifacts, with an emphasis on the Revolutionary War battlefield nearby at Cooch’s Bridge.

The 1838 grist mill features educational programs and a chance to see one of the state’s last functioning milling facilities.

Call 302-737-5859.

Delaware History Museum and Old Town Hall (504 N. Market St., Wilmington) features three pieces. The Old Town Hall (1798-1800) was the center of the city’s political and social life for much of the 19th century. The History Museum features exhibits highlighting the state’s history. The Willingtown Square courtyard has six relocated historic houses, and the Historical Society’s Delaware history research facility. Call 302-656-0637.

Old Swedes Church (606 Church St., Wilmington), built in 1698, is a National Landmark site where Swedish colonists established Delaware’s first permanent settlement. Nearby is the Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard, where a reproduction sailing vessel is usually docked, as well as the New Sweden Centre interpretive site. Call

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The Wilmington Riverfront has restaurants, the home of the Blue Rocks minor league baseball team, and the Delaware Children’s Museum, all linked by a paved path along the river.

302-652-5629.

The Quaker Hill Historic District (531 North West St., Wilmington) was established in the first half of the 18th century and consists of more than 100

structures, including Wilmington Friends Meeting, built in 1816. Call 302-6502500.

For general information about Delaware’s attractions and events, visit www.visitdelaware.com.

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Meals On Wheels Delaware is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that every eligible senior (age 60 and older) in Delaware can rely on a hot, nutritious meal delivered to their home by a caring volunteer each weekday.

Meals On Wheels Delaware works with five meal-providing agencies and thousands of volunteers from corporations, civic, religious and community groups throughout the state to ensure a daily visit to over 4,000 senior Delawareans. Meals On Wheels Delaware provides more than a meal. It provides the gift of health, independence, and companionship.

Often, dedicated volunteers are the only person a senior may see throughout the day. This regular check-in and friendly conversation can make a bigger impact on the senior’s spirits than the meal itself. There have been times when a volunteer has literally saved a life when delivering a meal.

In many other states, once government funding runs dry, many seniors are placed on a waiting list and do not know when their next meal is coming. It could be a day, week or even until the end of the year. Meals On Wheels Delaware has been able to keep the entire state of Delaware wait-list free through its various fundraising events, including the upcoming 18th Annual Celebrity Chefs’ Brunch, on April 19, 2015.

This event showcases epicurean delights from highly acclaimed chefs from across the country and beyond.

“Top Chef: New Orleans 2014” winner, chef Nicholas Elmi of Laurel Restaurant in Philadelphia, 2014 James Beard Semi Finalists chef Paul Fehribach of Big Jones in Chicago, and chef Hari Pulapaka of Cress Restaurant in DeLand, Florida, and Atlanta’s “Rising Star Chef” Anthony Gray of Bacon

Bros. Public House are just a few of the talented chefs who are new to the event.

In addition to decadent food, wine and specialty cocktails, guests enjoy a silent auction featuring high-end culinary items, travel packages, one-of-a-kind experiences and luxury gifts.

In support of the mission, the Celebrity Chefs’ Brunch – together with annual fundraisers the Cellar Masters’ Wine Auction, Sip & Savor, the Celebrity Chefs’ Beach Brunch, Stock Up For Seniors, and Giving On Tap – have raised in excess of $5 million for meal delivery programs in Delaware.

Meals On Wheels Delaware has introduced an exciting new fundraising event to the 2015 lineup, The Ultimate Tailgate, premiering in the fall of 2015. This event will appeal to foodies and sports enthusiasts alike. The Ultimate Tailgate will feature unique interpretations of tailgate food, fine wine and spirits, and a beer garden.

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By attending the Celebrity Chefs’ Brunch, guests are giving back to Delaware’s elderly community in a big way – support from these events ensure

homebound seniors are not put on a waiting list, but can rely on consistent deliveries and the comforts that dedicated volunteers provide each day.

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he spring season is almost upon us … flowers will soon be blooming once again, the temperatures are rising and daylight is staying with us a little bit longer each day.

This time of year symbolizes renewal and rejuvenation; a time when nature reawakens and starts a new phase. Spring can also symbolize the same thing for people. For this reason, it seems only fitting that The Summit, Hockessin’s newest senior living community, is scheduled to open this spring.

We, The Summit, will provide a new beginning for area seniors who want to live in a beautiful, updated community with amazing surroundings, amenities and social opportunities.

A completely new experience awaits residents at The Summit. It is an experience that focuses on residents, their interests, their health, and their well-being. At The Summit, residents will enjoy a distinctive, worry-free retirement lifestyle that provides all the services they want and ensures residents will have the freedom they desire. It’s

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an enriching and rewarding life that offers happiness now and security for the future.

The Summit is more than just a beautiful and relaxing place to live. In addition to our stunning apartments, we also offer a lifestyle full of activities and opportunities for social, recreational and physical enjoyment. Here are just a few ways in which you can enjoy life at The Summit: On-site entertainment. We will host scores of on-site shows, concerts,

performances and speakers.

Excursions. Visit local attractions, shopping, sporting events and other nearby points of interest – like the beautiful Delaware beaches.

Fitness. Our state-of-the-art fitness center will offer many different fitness classes, ranging from aerobics to yoga.

When you’re done, relax with a massage in our full-service spa.

Clubs, committees and classes.

From computer classes to painting

demonstrations to book clubs, you’ll find something that piques your interest.

Parties. Rest assured, there will always be something to celebrate -holidays, birthdays … sometimes for no reason at all!

Does this interest you? If you’re ready for a fresh start and a new beginning, call 302-235-8734 or visit www.TheSummitRetirement.com for more information.

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CB Joe TV & Appliance offers great value for any budget

CB Joe TV & Appliance is a family-owned discount appliance, electronics, and home-theater store based in New Castle, Del. Since 1972, CB Joe TV & Appliance has served customers in Wilmington, Newark, and Middletown, in Delaware, Pennsville, Salem, and Bridgeton in New Jersey, Elkton, Perryville, and Cecilton in Maryland, as well as Kennett Square, Oxford, and West Chester in Pennsylvania with low prices on appliances, electronics, and home theater products with top-notch customer service.

Our knowledge on the appliances, electronics, and home theater systems we sell sets us above the competition. CB Joe TV & Appliance is an authorized dealer of such brands as Bosch, Amana, Whirlpool, Maytag, GE, Frigidaire, Electrolux, Kitchen Aid,

LG, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Mitsubishi, and more. We can help you select your new appliance, electronics, or home theater purchase at any budget.

CB Joe TV & Appliance is a better alternative to doing business with the national big box stores or the Internet sites. CB Joe works at being your local Delaware store and wins because of the great value we provide with price, people, and peace of mind. Our purpose is to offer you better pricing, more service, and no sales tax. You can profit from our one-day access to one of the largest TV & Appliance warehouses on the East Coast. CB Joe is an American small business that has been a proven success for over 40 years against all the big guys that have come and gone. We are grateful for your business and will continue to focus on living up to your expectations.

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Dewey Beach Enterprises (DBE), developer and owner of the Lighthouse Cove Resort, is pleased to announce the next expansion of the mixed-use resort in Dewey Beach.

The Lighthouse Cove expansion includes new luxury bayside condominiums and initiates an interior parking garage to accommodate more on-site parking. The first level of the expanded parking deck will create additional parking spaces for Lighthouse Cove operations.

Construction of this next phase is underway, with the new Lighthouse Cove condominiums expected for completion

by Memorial Day 2015.

“We are thrilled with our progress to date, and our expansion plans are the direct result of our success and the commitments we have honored,” stated E. Thomas Harvey, DBE president.

The new bayside condominiums, scheduled for delivery in spring 2015, are now being pre-sold and will feature attractive pre-construction incentives.

DBE enjoyed a phenomenal firstyear reception with The Residences at Lighthouse Cove penthouse condominiums.

“The pricing threshold achieved to date at the Residences at Lighthouse Cove is unprecedented in Dewey Beach, in part, due to the First Class amenities that are available on site,” stated Clint Mann, Vice President of McWilliams Ballard Inc., the company managing the sales and marketing of the Residences at Lighthouse Cove.

The next phase of construction is expected to employ 150 persons from a multiplicity of construction disciplines.

Across the Lighthouse Cove resort, DBE further generated 83 full-time and seasonal jobs at the Hyatt Place Hotel; supported more than 100 full-time and seasonal jobs at the onsite Que Pasa and Lighthouse Restaurants; and created hundreds of construction jobs of all

disciplines.

Phase 1 of Lighthouse Cove, now complete, encompasses the first-ever Hyatt Place Hotel in Delaware; 16 residential penthouse condominiums atop the Hyatt Place Hotel; two awardwinning restaurants; recently expanded public bayside beach; Kevin Fleming Art Gallery; and the East of Maui sports recreation kiosk. Only two Oceanside penthouse condominiums remain available for sale. Upon full completion, the entire Lighthouse Cove resort will include additional Bayfront condominiums; retail, professional, and commercial space; a 21st Century conference center; interior parking; bayside beach Gazebo and first-ever recreational access BayWalk. The Lighthouse Cove resort is having a positive economic contribution to the community, because its innovative product features an array of resort lifestyle amenities. The redevelopment project has created hundreds of construction, seasonal, and permanent jobs; and is helping Dewey Beach transition to a family-friendly year-round resort of the 21st Century.

Hyatt Place Dewey Beach combines style and innovation to create a completely new hotel experience. Located on the bay and just footsteps from the ocean where you can enjoy Delaware’s most stunning sunsets, this resort hotel features two of Dewey Beach’s most popular restaurants, Que Pasa and the Lighthouse.

The Hyatt Place is the perfect destination for your wedding, family reunion, vacation, or business retreat.

Amenities include spacious guest rooms, free Wi-Fi and remote printing throughout the hotel, a 42’’ HDTV and Hyatt Plug Panel media center, stylish bathrooms, free a.m. Kitchen Skillet served daily in the guest kitchen, a new Gallery menu of prepared foods that are fresh day or night featuring signature flatbreads, light bites, and more, the Gallery Market,

offering freshly prepared greens and sandwiches and pastries and sweets, and a coffee and spirits bar offering hot or cold specialty coffees, premium beer, wines, and cocktails.

The Residences at Light House Cove, Dewey Beach offers two-bedroom, and four-bedroom condominiums that are located above Hyatt Place Hotel. The Residences at Light House Cove feature sweeping views of both Rehoboth Bay

and the Atlantic coastline in a resortstyle setting. These residences offer many sun-filled amenities, from relaxing poolside with friends and family to enjoying a dinner at sunset in one of the award-winning restaurants.

Call 302-212-0002 to schedule a private tour to learn more about why the Residences of Lighthouse Cove are the best-selling condominiums on the Delaware coast.

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A tradition of quality at Minster's Jewelers Minster’s Jewelers was founded in July, 1895 by Jacob John Minster in Elkton, Md. Upon arriving in the United States in the 1870s, Jacob John was employed by Bailey, Banks, and Biddle as a watchmaker and jeweler. He believed in quality and integrity. He had a love for jewelery and the craft, which has been carried on through the generations.

The third and fourth generations are taking Minster’s in a new direction with Custom Design Jewelry, designed and manufactured by Minster’s staff. It’s a new and original look, with quality to be passed on to future generations, in keeping with the traditional hometown atmosphere. Minster’s offers its clientele a wide range of jewelry, including diamonds, colored gemstones, karat gold, gold filled and silver jewelry, and watches.

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Slot machines, table games, and more at Delaware Park

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Delaware Park is just minutes away from Chester County.

Conveniently located on Route 7 at I-95 Delaware Exit 4B, this multi-faceted entertainment and gaming facility offers something for everyone.

The non-smoking, multilevel Casino houses 2,500 slot machines, an array of live table games, cash and tournament poker rooms, Keno, regular WednesdaySunday evening live entertainment at HOPS stage and many dining options. The adjoining clubhouse offers additional dining choices, seasonal pro football parlay sports betting, year-round simulcasting and live Thoroughbred horse racing. Please check www.delawarepark. com for the 2015 racing schedule and current promotions or specials.

Also on the property is the White Clay Creek Country Club, complete with At the Rail Wine Bar & Grille, an elegant banquet facility, a golf pro shop and academy, and a 7,007-yard, Par 72 public golf course where tournaments and outings are our specialty.

Ask about convenient membership options or reserve your tee time at 302-994-6700 or www.whiteclaycreekcc.com. Our 250-seat banquet room overlooks the pristine putting green and is ideal for your once in a lifetime event or any special occasion. At the Rail serves lunch and dinner, as well as a delectable Sunday brunch buffet.

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