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Delaware Adolescent Program Brunch Takes the Cake!
The Delaware Adolescent Program, Inc. celebrated its 45th anniversary with last weekend’s Empowerment Brunch, held at White Clay Creek Country Club. Mayor and Mrs. Williams served as honorary co-chairs and were joined by celebrity Chef Dana Herbert, who was on-hand to judge the organization’s inaugural cake decorating contest. With both…
By: Town Square DelawareSpecial Olympics Celebrates Delaware Summer Games
Featuring more than 700 athletes and nearly 1,000 volunteers, last weekend’s 2013 Summer Games was a great success for Special Oympics Delaware! While rainy weather forced some logistical changes, nearly all events went on as planned, and the 43rd annual Olympics were a magical experience for both the participants and their…
By: Town Square DelawareHappy Birthday Ronald McDonald House of Delaware!
Ronald McDonald himself was on hand to entertain kids of all ages at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware’s 22nd birthday on Sunday. The free celebration included moon bounces, pony rides, face painting, a magic show and games throughout the day. There was even a cook-out, tasty carnival treats and…
By: Town Square DelawareGreek Festival
Summer’s arrived when the seasonal festivals come to Wilmington! The 38th annual Greek Festival, hosted by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, is a tradition for thousands, who head to 8th and Broom Streets for gyros and loukoumades, washed down with ouzo. There’s plenty to amuse the kids with traditional…
By: Town Square DelawareSt. John Carnival Gets Underway!
The six-day Carnival at St. John the Beloved got off to a fantastic start, with hundreds of kids, parishioners, families and volunteers who came out for some good summer fun on Monday night. The annual tradition features some 25 rides for toddlers and big kids, and of course games of…
By: Town Square DelawareDE-feet Breast Cancer 5K
Dreary weather at the beach didn’t stop the runners and walkers who hit the pavement in Rehoboth Beach recently to support the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC). Tanger Outlets hosted the 4th annual DE-feet Breast Cancer 5K on Sunday, May 19. More than 900 participants enjoyed the scenic new course,…
By: Town Square DelawareHigh School State Tennis Championships
With sunny skies and temperatures in the 80s, the University of Delaware courts were on fire Wednesday afternoon with the best high school tennis of the year. And no teams were hotter than the Tower Hill Girls and St. Andrew’s Boys, who took home the 2013 DIAA Tennis State Championships. The Hiller…
By: Town Square DelawareGirls On The Run 5K
The ladies behind Girls On The Run (GOTR) Delaware have done it again, organizing a spring race that brought a record 3,300+ participants to the Riverfront last weekend! Students were joined by their coaches and members of the local running community for the semi-annual 5K, which benefits GOTR and its…
By: Town Square DelawareMoms On a Mission 5K
So it wasn’t technically Mother’s Day, but Mom should be honored every day of the year, right?! The Delaware Adolescent Program, Inc. (DAPI) held its fifth annual Moms On a Mission 5K last week, bringing runners, walkers and strollers to Brandywine Park for the fundraiser, which benefitted education alternatives for…
By: Town Square DelawareStateline Loop Trail Race
More than 200 runners from six years old to seventy navigated soggy ground and a fallen tree at last weekend’s Stateline Loop 9K/5K Trail Race for Conservation. Participants and spectators enjoyed post-race fare from Lulu’s Cafe on the Go and games in the Kid’s Activity Corner. The 9K was race #2…
By: Town Square Delaware