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Don't forget to take some time out this summer to enjoy the Delaware State Parks 2011 Summer Concert Series.

Once again the Delaware State Parks are holding their 2011 Summer Concert Series in five parks throughout the state. This year various concerts will be held in Bellevue State Park north of Wilmington, Killens Pond State Park north of Harrington, White Clay Creek State Park near Newark, Trap Pond State Park near Seaford, and Rockford Park in Wilmington.

In New Castle County, Bellevue has shows on Thursdays and Sundays,White Clay is on Wednesdays, and Rockford is on Mondays. Trap Pondand Killens Pond both hold their concerts on Fridays.  All the events are supported by the generous sponsorship of Inc Now, the Delaware Opthalmology Consultants, and the Delaware Division of the Arts along with Classic Realty, the Trinity Foundation, the Friends of Killen Pond, Trap Pond Partners, and the Friends of White Clay Creek.

This year the concerts began in June and will continue through August. All the concerts are free to the public although park entrance fees may be applicable.

Be sure to take some time and enjoy all the area has to offer!

David Henke
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc
Wilmington DE/Devon PA
Direct:610-618-0808 - Office:302-834-3431
www.DelawarePAHomes.com 

The Wilmington Flower Market and Winterthur's Point-to-Point are just around the corner.

The Delaware State Parks 2010 Summer Concert Series is now under way.

Looking for some great free entertainment this summer?  Don't miss the 2010 Summer Concert Series now taking place at four state parks throughout the region.  The concerts include a wide range of both local and regional acts in a wide selection of musical styles.  The parks offer a great showcase of the bands and their different styles of music.

The concerts themselves will be held in four different locations:  Bellevue State Park, Killens Pond State Park, White Clay Creek State Park, and Rockford Park.  Bellevue began it's series on June 6 and will continue to hold concerts on most Thursdays and Sundays through August 29.  Killens Pond began on June 18th and will run until August 20th.  White Clay Creek also began on June 6th and will have its final End of the Summer Concert on Monday, September 6.  Rockford begins tonight and will continue until August 16th.

All the concerts are free.  A special thanks should be given to the Delaware State Parks and this year's sponsors:  The Wilmington Blue Rocks, Hockessin Athletic Club, Harrington Raceway and Casino, the Christiana Care Health System, Inc Now, and A&H Metals.  Thanks to all and now is the time to take off some evenings to enjoy the area and some great music.  Another chance to enjoy all the area has to offer.

David Henke
Long & Foster Real Estate Inc - Newtown Square,PA/Bear, DE
Office: 302-834-3431/Cell: 610-618-0808
www.TwiceTheHouse.com

The Wilmington Flower Market opened today in Rockford Park DE continuing its 90 year tradition of support for the local community.

The Wilmington Flower Market began its traditional Mother's Day weekend run on Thursday May 6 and will run through Saturday May 8.  Filled with flowers, plants, vendors, rides, and fun, it appears that it could not be a better weekend for the event.

The Wilmington Flower Market was founded in 1921 as a volunteer organization by Mrs A. Felix duPont to raise money to benefit children in the Wilmington area.  Through its history it has been held in Cool Spring Park, Brandywine Park, and since 1952 in Rockford Park and is run with support of the community and now over 6000 volunteers.

The market will be held Thursday through Saturday and is open from 10:00-7:00 each day.  This year's entertainment is provided by 93.7 WSTW and 1150 WDEL and will be presented by Horizon Services on the Arbys Stage.  Along with numerous local recording acts and celebrities, the line up also includes national recording acts We The Kings, Cartel, Mayday Parade, and Iyaz.  be sure to check out WSTW's site for the complete list with times.

So be sure to take some time this week, visit Rockford Park and enjoy all that the Wilmington Flower Market has to offer - Another great Delaware Tradition that everyone can enjoy.

David Henke
Long & Foster Real Estate Inc - Bear, DE
Office: 302-834-3431/Cell: 610-618-0808
www.DelawareCountyPennsylvaniaHomes.com

Tuesday night, the Delaware County Council held their June monthly meeting in the original 1724 Chester Courthouse located in downtown Chester PA.

The 1724 Courthouse is the oldest continuously used public building in the United States. Every year, several public functions are held in the original chambers to continue this long standing tradition of public use.

The Council began the session with its regular business. This was followed by a great presentation by Carol of the Delaware County Historical Society on some of the history of the Courthouse and of Chester's development over the years. Finally, the meeting wrapped up with time for the Council members' comments and a public comment and question period. After the meeting, the Delaware County Historical Society also held their museum and library open for those attending in their building located next door.

The video provides some abbreviated excerpts of the meeting:

All in all, it was an excellent meeting and a great way to experience some of the history of Chester. The County Council hopes to hold two additional off-site meetings in the fall in two additional townships.

As always, if you are thinking of a move or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me anytime.

The Lawn Bowlers of the Northeast Division of the United States Lawn Bowls Association rolled into Wilmington DE last weekend for the Classic Singles Tournament held by the Dupont Lawn Bowling Club at the DuPont Country Club on Rockland Road.  Over twenty of the top regional bowlers competed over the weekend.

Lawn bowling has a long and varied history in the area.  Records show that lawn bowling has been a popular pastime in the area for over 300 hundred years.  Play was documented in Williamsburg as early as 1720 and probably was being played earlier.  In Europe, lawn bowling has been documented as far back as the 13th century.  Although it was banned for commoners to play in the UK from the mid 1400s to 1845 to encourage practicing archery, it continued to be played by royalty.  It is now being played around the world.

This weekend the bowlers played under cool and cloudy conditions for much of the time.  Five area clubs and several additional individuals were represented in the tournament.  The field included participants from the DuPont Lawn Bowling Club, The Williamsburg Inn Lawn Bowling Club, the Frick Park Lawn Bowling Club, the Essex County Lawn Bowling Club, and the New York Lawn Bowling Club.

After a full weekend of play, our congratulations go to Bud Fickley of the Frick Park LBC who won in a playoff with Dan Berg of the Williamsburg Inn Lawn Bowling Club placing second.  They were followed by Michelle Arculli and Rob Goldman of Baltimore.

Today outside the US, lawn bowling remains popular in the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and several other locations around the world.  The US Lawn Bowls Association has split the country into 7 competitive divisions with multiple clubs throughout each region.  The local contacts for the DuPont Lawn Bowling Club are Sally Montigney and Tom Lawler.

Congratulations to all the players for a great weekend of play.

As always if you have any questions or need any additional information, please feel free to  contact me anytime.