Feb 2013
70 events loaded in this month
2/1/13 - 2/28/13
$20 Female Cat Spays- Beat The Heat!
The Spayed Club Clinic will offer $20 spay/neuter for the first 325 female cats. This is for pet cats that need to be spayed, and vaccines are also offered!
2/1/13 - 2/2/13
Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage
Hard-hitting, hilarious 2-day Mark Gungor video marriage seminar.
Fri 2/1 7pm-10pm & Sat 2/2 9am-12:30pm $35/couple $18/individual. Hosted by Smyrna Wesleyan Church, 433 W Commerce St, Smyrna, DE 19977. Tickets www.laughyourway.com or 866.52.LAUGH.
2/2/13 - 2/2/13
32nd Annual Stamp & Coin Day at Dutch Country Auctions in Wilmington
Community Event featuring Collector United States & Worldwide Stamps & Coins, Silent Auction, Stamp & Coin Collecting Supplies. Free Appraisals will be offered. Admission is free and each Child will receive a Free stamp starter kit! For info visit http://dutchcountryauctions.com/
2/2/13 - 2/2/13
Boy Scout Troop 99 Annual Pancake Breakfast
Boy Scout Troop 99 Pancake Breakfast tickets include a side of delicious link sausage, juice & coffee. Adults $6, Children $3.50. February 2, 2013 @ Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 503 Duncan Road, Bellefonte. (Behind WJBR!)
2/2/13 - 2/2/13
The 2013 Winter Show
We dance, we sing, we can do almost anything. We're here to bring you performances by Delaware's Premier Disabled Theatre Company.
At the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1530 Foulk Road, Wilmington, De 19803
2/2/13 - 2/28/13
Christiana Care Health System Offers February American Heart Month Events
Christiana Care Health System Offers February American Heart Month Events. For a complete listing of all the Heart Health Events visit www.christianacare.org/whoweare
2/2/13 - 2/28/13
DHA FREE spaying and neutering
The Delaware Humane Association is teaming up PetSmart Charities® to offer FREE spaying and neutering for approximately 1,500 cats to anyone living in the 19801 zip code. Any cats and kittens four months old or older are eligible for the program, whether owned or stray For more details on the program, please visit our website at dehumane.org/closetohome.
2/2/13 - 2/2/13
Fox Point Babe Ruth Baseball
Fox Point Babe Ruth Baseball is holding it's annual registration for boys ages 4 to 18, Saturday February 2nd from 9am to noon at the Brandywine Fire Company,in Wilmington, Delaware. Register online at foxpoint.baberuthonline.com
Dollar Days at Hagley
Admission to Hagley is only one dollar every Sunday in February and March, except for Easter. Visitors can tour the du Pont ancestral home, Eleutherian Mills, and lunch at the Belin House Organic Café with several $1 items. Admission free for members.
2/4/13 - 2/4/13
Forgotten Cats Car Wash Fundraiser
8:30 am - 6 pm
Magic Car Wash
3221 Naamans Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
302-479-5911
Forgotten Cats will receive a $3.00 donation for every Super, Ultimate or Works wash purchased.
www.forgottencats.org
2/4/13 - 2/10/13
Operation Help Hurricane Sandy Victims
Collection effort on behalf of of neighbors to the North that need our support. Collection taking place at Marini's Produce all week long. Email with questions... elasticgal@verizon.net
2/5/13 - 2/5/13
National Pancake Day
IHOP is giving away free pancakes to anyone and everyone on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 to celebrate National Pancake Day. The family-friendly restaurant chain is aiming to raise $3 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in celebration of the organization’s 30th anniversary. See your local IHOP for details.
2/6/13 - 2/10/13
2013 Progressive Insurance Atlantic City Boat Show
2/6 - 2/8: 11am–8pm; 2/9: 10am–8pm; 2/10: 10am–5pm
The 2013 Progressive Insurance AC Boat Show makes a splash at the AC Convention Center with sales the newest boats & accessories, fun, and education for boaters of all ages & experience levels.
2/7/13 - 2/7/13
New Jersey South Job Fair - Thursday, February 7
Register at www.nationalcareerfairs.com/NewJerseySouth and you will receive the company list and our online job fair guide.
Thursday, February 7
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Holiday Inn-Cherry Hill, NJ
2175 West Marlton Pike
Cherry Hill
2/8/13 - 2/9/13
Art of Marriage
Grace Evangelical Free Church is hosting a 2-day seminar titled "The Art of Marriage." Goto www.graceofdelaware.com to learn more and to resister for this important event.
2/8/13 - 2/8/13
Mount Aviat Annual Cream Puff Sale
Homemade cream puffs are available for pre-order until February 1st. $2.50 each. Pick up is February 8 at MAA gym. Delivery available for large orders. Order forms are available at www.MountAviat.org or contact Bridget at 410-620-3635.
2/8/13 - 2/8/13
Music and Silent Auction for PKD
Join us for music, food, and Silent Auction to fund PKD research.
Free Parking at the Church
Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Tickets online: https://pkdcure.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=795
2/9/13 - 2/9/13
William Penn Class of 1987 Reunion
Reunion to be held at Timothy's of Newark. 7pm-Midnight. $20 pp includes DJ and light fare. Cash Bar. Great door prizes. Contact Christina Gamber for payment info. 302-750-9123
2/9/13 - 2/9/13
Donizetti's "Lucia di Lamermoor"
Fully staged at Grace Episcopal Church, 4906 Concord Pike, Wilmington 19803. Amici Opera Co. Tickets $10-25 at door or call 215-224-0257 for info.
2/9/13 - 2/14/13
Beef & Beer
the Good-Will Fire Co is haveing our 3rd annual beef & beer to benefit the fire co. ticket prices are $25.00 a person we will also have a cash bar. please come support your local fire co.
2/9/13 - 2/9/13
Victorine's Valentine's Day
Make Valentines for your loved ones and nursing home residents, decorate a candy bar wrapper, and snack on hot chocolate and gingerbread hearts. See how Valentine’s Day was markedin the past.
2/9/13 - 2/9/13
Delaware Chinese New Year Celebration
Celebration of the Year of the Snakes with traditional Chinese singing, dancing, variety shows, raffles, and Chinese snacks, Saturday, 2/9/2013, 2-5 PM, John Dickinson High School Auditorium, 1801 Milltown Road, Wilmington, DE 19808.
2/9/13 - 2/9/13
Valentine’s Day at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
Valentine’s Day at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site Visitor Center February 9, 2013 from 10:00am-3:00pm. The program will explore how Valentine’s Day was celebrated in the 1800’s. The free program welcomes visitors of all ages. For more info: www.nps.gov/hofu
2/9/13 - 2/9/13
Boy Scout Troop 70 Pancake Breakfast
All you can eat pancake breakfast. Includes pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee, tea and hot chocolate for $5.00. The breakfast is from 8 to 12 at Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church 1406 Philadelphia Pike in North Wilmington.
2/10/13 - 2/10/13
History of Negro Baseball Leagues
Through a first-person interpretation of Baseball-Hall-of-Famer William "Judy" Johnson, learn the history of the Negro Baseball Leagues. Register at 302-731-7550. The program is free. 2pm
2/10/13 - 2/10/13
Forgotten Cats Wine Tasting \Fundraiser
Shoppes at Louviers Papermill Road
Newark De 19711
1 - 5 pm • Deerfield Wines
$10 suggested donation gift bazaar
10% of all wine purchased
will be donated to Forgotten Cats.
www.forgottencats.org
Over 62,000
Cats Sterilized!
2/11/13 - 2/11/13
Valentine Tea Party
The Wilmington Women's Connection invite you to join them for the Valentine Tea Party on Monday, Feb 11th 11:45am -1:45pm at Red Robin in Wilmington.Guest Speaker is Nancy Jo Gibson For more info call 302-762-5153
Quota of Wilmington-Evening in Paris-Beef & Beer
Quota of Wilmington's Beef & Beer, Evening in Paris will be held Saturday, March 2,at
Hockessin Mem Hall. $30 ticket includes Dinner,Desserts,&Beer. Door prizes, raffles, auction, DJ,dancing & photo booth.Contact 994-7533. On the web Quotadelaware.org
Kent County Foster Parent Information Night
Recruitment & training of foster parents.Kent County info session,2nd Wednesdays of month, Barratt Bldg,821 Silverlake Blvd,Dover, 5:30pm-7:30pm.302-725-3078. In other counties,call 1-800-464-HELP. www.kids.delaware.gov
2/14/13 - 2/14/13
Sellers Senior Center Healthy Heart Health Fair
Sellers Senior Center is hosting a Heart Health Fair filled with a wide variety of organizations geared towards senior citizens and healthy living - Thursday, February 14 9:00am to noon at the Edgemoor Community Center in Wilmington.
For information, call 302-762-2050
2/14/13 - 2/14/13
Wilmington Library chocolate Festival
Chocolate Contest $1 admission and .25 or more to taste Chocolates. Wilmington Library is Temporarily located at One Custom House, behind the Double Tree Hotel.
2/15/13 - 2/15/13
Vocal Duets: Fox & Dennison
Enjoy a post-Valentine evening of Love Songs by the vocal duo of Debbie Fox and John Dennison. The program is free and open to everyone. 7pm.
2/15/13 - 2/15/13
Spring Bare Root Tree Sale
The Delaware Center for Horticulture kicks off its spring bare root tree sale, with orders due February 15, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Every order also receives four free tickets to the Delaware Home Show. Ten varieties of trees that thrive in our region’s towns and cities are available. This sale is NOT A FUNDRAISER for the organization. To learn more visit http://www.thedch.org/what-we-do/community-trees/bare-root-trees.
2/16/13 - 2/17/13
Heaven In Pink- Fundraiser against Cancer
FUTUROS SIN CANCER IS HOSTING A HEAVEN IN PINK PARTY!
Must wear something Pink
DOOR CHARGE $10
we are raising funds against Breast Cancer
You can also register to join our team or donate at
http://main.acsevents.org/goto/futurossincancer
2/16/13 - 2/16/13
Artisan Class: Basket Weaving
Supplies Needed: Small Straight Tip Screwdriver, Needle Nose Pliers, and Heavy Duty Kitchen Scissors Materials Supplied: Reed for 1 basket. Snow date: 2/23/13. Ages 16 and up, 8 person limit.
Delaware Agricultural Museum & Village
Dynamic Figure Drawing For Kids and Teens
Crazy for fashion? Dig manga and anime? Come develop the drawing skills you need to make the art you love! This is the only studio course that teaches kids and teens to draw from life! More info at DYNAMICDRAWINGCLASS.COM
2/16/13 - 2/16/13
Habitat for Humanity Homeowner Seminar
Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County is seeking partner families to join their growing community of new homeowners. Interested families are invited to join their homeownership seminar Saturday, Feb 16 at Cranston Heights Fire Company in Wilmington. Learn about first-time homeownership and how Habitat’s program works to get qualified families into affordable housing. For info visit www.habitatncc.org
2/16/13 - 2/19/13
Once Upon a Prom
Prom Fair Delaware State State University-MLK Center 9:AM-5:PM
Middle & High School students are invited to shop Gowns $10 Jewelry $5 Shoes $1 Student Fundraiser Plus-sized gowns are needed! Formal Dress Project, Inc. & Fairy GodSisters of DE
2/16/13 - 2/16/13
Freedom Hills Benefit Auction and Dinner
doors open at 5 p.m.
Rising Sun Banquet Hall
Prepaid dinner $75./ person
Hors d'oeuvres only $35.00 /person
R.S.V.P. ONLY
Further information and tickets 410-378-3817 or www.freedomhills.org
2/16/13 - 2/16/13
Beef and Beer for Team Jen
“Team Jen” is hosting a Beef and Beer fundraiser on Saturday, February 16 from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Delaware Saegerbund in Newark. Tickets are $50/person and $90/couple. Feb. 5 deadline for tickets. www.teamjeninc.com or 302-388-2684.
2/16/13 - 2/16/13
Fox Point Babe Ruth Baseball Registration
Fox Point Babe Ruth Baseball is holding it's annual registration for boys ages 4 to 18. Saturday February 16th from 9am to noon at the Brandywine Fire Company, in Wilmington. You can also register online at foxpoint.baberuthonline.com
2/16/13 - 2/16/16
Doo Wop Sock Hop
The New Castle Historical Society's Doo Wop Sock Hop, at St. Peter’s Gym in New Castle, from 7:00 to 10:30 p.m. Live music by The Honeycombs. $50 per person, includes food and drinks. Available at newcastlehistory.org or by calling 302-322-2794
2/16/13 - 2/16/13
The Claymont Lions Club Winter Pancake Day
The Claymont Lions Club Winter Pancake Day is Saturday Feb. 16th 7:30 am – 12:30 pm at the Brandywine Hundred Fire Company in Bellefonte. Bake sale and 50/50 raffle too! Tickets can be purchased at the door and are $6 adults, $3 kids under 10.
2/16/13 - 2/16/13
Put a Little Love in their Hearts Adoption Special
Through February 16th adopt a Faithful Friend at a special price! Adult Dogs (1 year+): $24 Puppies: $49 Adult Cats (1 year+): $14 Kittens: $24 Shelter Hours: Wednesday - Friday 1-7 PM / Saturday Noon-5pm Bring completed application & vaccination records for all current pets to expedite adoption process. For more info visit http://www.faithfulfriends.us/event/56
2/16/13 - 2/16/13
Home of the Brave 5K
5K benefit run to benefit Delaware homeless Veterans sponsored by Dover H.S. AFJROTC. All proceeds go to Home of the Brave. Registration 9-10am, $15 per runner, Silver Lake Park Dover Delaware. This is not a race, benefit only, no prizes awarded.
2/16/13 - 2/16/13
Wags n Wiggles wedding
Fund raiser for Senior Dog Haven & Hospice. Doggie wedding, cake, food, music and prizes including a chance to win a $925.00 paif of diamond earing. Please see wedsire for all details. All dogs welcome and encouraged!
2/17/13 - 2/17/13
Bridal Show
Upstate Bridal Show: Sunday, February 17th from Noon-3:30 at Executive Banquet & Conference Center. Meet wedding professionals, enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, great giveaways, and a live fashion show featuring this season’s hottest wedding trends!
2/17/13 - 2/17/13
Navy Wives Committee seeks new members!
If you'd like to serve your country and help female veterans get the benefits they deserve, consider joining Delaware's Unit 10 Navy Wives Committee! They are currently seeking new members. If you have any interest contact 302-328-4919 today.
2/18/13 - 2/18/13
7th Annual Presidents’ Day at John Chads House
Come 10 to 2 pm for the free video, refreshments, exhibits, and activities at the Visitors Center, including coloring pages and First Lady paper dolls. The John Chads House will be open for tours with costumed interpreters ($5 for adults).
2/19/13 - 2/19/13
WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease
Christiana Care Health System’s Center for Heart & Vascular Health is pleased to introduce WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease to New Castle County. The introductory meeting of the WomenHeart support group will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 19 at the John H. Ammon Medical Education Center, room 14. To register call 800-693-CARE www.womenheart.org.
2/19/13 - 2/19/13
USAF Heritage Brass Quintet Concert
Enjoy a concert given by the US Air Force Heritage Brass at Newark HS at 750 E. Delaware Ave on Tues, Feb 19, 2013 at 7pm Concert is free and open to the public.
For information, contact City of Newark Parks & Recreation Dept at (302)366-7060.
2/21/13 - 2/28/13
Sean Forbes Concert at DSD
DE Statewide Programs Association presents Sean Forbes: Rapping on Deafness. Thurs, Feb 28th at 7:00pm at Delaware School for the Deaf, 630 Chestnut Hill Rd, Newark. Tickets are $12-purchase at the main office or www.christina.k12.org/dspdhh
2/21/13 - 2/21/13
Jimmie Van Zant at World Cafe Live at The Queen
See the southern rock legend in concert at World Cafe Live at The Queen in Wilmington, Delaware on February 21st, 2013!
Tickets are $22 in advance and $26 at the door. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7:30pm.
2/21/13 - 2/28/13
Deaf Hip-Hop Concert
Delaware Statewide Programs Association presents Sean Forbes, a nationally-known Deaf rapper to Delaware School for the Deaf on Thursday, Feb. 28th at 7pm. Purchase tickets at www.delawarestatewideprograms.org for $12. Doors open at 6pm.
New Ark Chorale on Broadway
Special format choral music performance in Newark April 21st at 7:00 p.m. featuring favorite Broadway tunes from then & now. Gourmet desserts served. Tickets $20 and all seats reserved so act now! 302 738 5529.
2/22/13 - 2/22/13
Magician Ran’D Shine
Enjoy a family fun night of magic. Expect the unexpected to happen before your eyes. The program is free and open to everyone. 7:30pm
2/23/13 - 2/23/13
10th Annual Southern Lights of Life Gala
The event features a gourmet dinner and cocktails, exciting live and silent auctions, live entertainment and an upbeat fashion show featuring models that are local breast cancer survivors.
2/23/13 - 2/23/13
PAWS for People Winter Conference
"Sit, Stay & Learn:Lessons for People & Pets, from 9 AM - 2:30 PM. Delaware School for the Deaf, 630 E. Chestnut Hill Rd., Newark, DE 19713. Cost: $40/General Public; $35/PAWS members. Early registration discount. www.pawsforpeople.org or 302-351-5622.
2/23/13 - 2/23/13
All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast
Chase away the winter blues at Tyler Arboretum’s Annual all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring Celebration Saturday, February 23rd 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 3-11, Under 3 Free. Details at www.tylerarboretum.org
2/23/13 - 2/23/13
Relay For Life Talent Show
Help fight cancer at the Relay For Life Talent Show at Christiana Mall Saturday, February 23. Organize a Relay For Life team and fundraise, walk a lap around the mall, watch the talent show, and be part of the judging! The winner gets a shopping spree plus $500 for their Relay For Life team. To register, call the American Cancer Society at 302.669.6331.
2/23/13 - 2/23/13
Summer Fun Fair
Come out to the Blue Ball Barn between 9:30 and 12 noon and discover local summer camps and educational groups! Enjoy some fun and interactive performances and enter our free prize raffle! Parking and admission are FREE.
2/24/13 - 2/24/13
Open House for Mount Aviat Academy
Tour the school, meet the teachers, and learn more about MAA on Sunday, February 24 from 2 to 4.
2/24/13 - 2/24/13
Hagley Bridal Show
Your special day deserves a special place....Hagley! Join us for complimentary hors d'oeuvres, music and the opportunity to meet our preferred partners.
http://www.hagley.org/event-bridal-show.html
2/24/13 - 2/24/13
The Hobbit Panel Discussion at Newark Free Library
The Newark Free Library will host a panel discussion on The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey to the Big Screen that will compare the classic Tolkien novel to the box office record-breaking film. The event begins 2pm. Register at 302-731-7550.
2/26/13 - 2/26/13
Partying Up the Riverfront with Dishcrawl
Dishcrawl comes to Wilmington, Tuesday February 26th. What better area than the Wilmington Riverfront, with all of its fabulous culinary delights!
For details and to purchase tickets go to www.dishcrawl.com/wilmington.
2/27/13
Anthony G. Simmons Memorial Concert
Serafin String Quartet performs the Mozart Horn Quintet Mendelssohn String Quartet in D Major, Op. 44 #1.
44th annual AAUW Used Book Sale
50,000 used books will be sold at the 44th annual Dollars for Scholars Sale, by the Wilmington branch of the American Association of University Women, to benefit scholarships for Delaware women. Feb. 28-March 3 at Concord Mall. www.aauwwilmington.org
2/28/13 - 2/28/13
February is Spay/Neuter Awareness Month
February is Spay/Neuter Awareness Month and Delaware Humane Association is holding a FREE spay/neuter surgery day for cats and dogs on February 28.
Pet owners who wish to take advantage of DHA’s remaining free surgery day are urged to act now to reserve a spot by calling (888) DHA-SPAY or (302) 571-0111.
To learn more about having your pet spayed or neutered at DHA, visit dehumane.org/spayneuter
Jane Eyre, A Musical Drama
Wilmington Christian School presents Jane Eyre, A Musical Drama. Never before performed in DE. Tickets $12, avail at the door. WCS, 825 Loveville Road, Hockessin, DE 302.239.2121
Christiana High School Musical
CHS Viking Players Present
Cinderella at Christiana High School Auditorium February 28 - March 2 at 7PM, with a 1 pm show on March 2.
General Admission $8
