Here's what happening around the area!
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Saturday, December 2
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New Castle County Department of Community Services
Time: 5-9 p.m.
Location: Rockwood Park & Musem, 4651 Washington Street Extension, Wilmington, 19809
Description: The Holiday Open House at Rockwood Park & Museum is a free family event. Guests enjoy spectacular holiday displays of lights in the park, museum tours, free photos with Santa, and performances from local choirs, dance companies, and more. In addition, New Castle County is proud to offer the Santa Shop which includes students and groups making and selling crafts, jewelry, and other gift items. FREE Admission
For more information, contact: 3023955600 or visit www.newcastlede.gov/936/Holiday-Open-House-at-Rockwood-Park-Muse
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Saturday, December 9
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New Castle County Department of Community Services
Time: 5-9 p.m.
Location: Glasgow Park, 2275 Pulaski Highway Newark, DE 19702
Description: Join us as we come together to celebrate the annual Holiday Celebration and Market at Glasgow Park. There will be music, gift and specialty food vendors, a holiday train ride, make a craft, live performances, refreshments, and more. Don’t forget to bring your camera to take a picture with Santa and our costumed characters! FREE
For more information, contact: 3023955600 or visit www.newcastlede.gov/938/Holiday-Celebration-Market-at-Glasgow-Pa
Ongoing Events
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Kalmar Nyckel Foundation
Time: 10am - 5:30pm
Location: Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard, 1124 East 7th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Description: Adventure awaits! Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware, returns Saturday, June 25 for Christina River cruises. Take a 1.5-hour cruise with family & friends and enjoy the view from the water. Haul lines, set sails, or just relax and explore the full-scale replica of the Swedish flagship that founded the colony of New Sweden in 1638. Get tickets online or by phone at 302.429.7447, or at the dock (when available). Advance purchase is highly recommended! https://www.kalmarnyckel.org/sail-and-explore\r\n\r\n- Saturday June 25 & Sunday June 26- 30 - river cruises and pirate sails\r\n- Friday July 1 - Sunday July 3 and Friday, July 8 - Sunday, July 10 - river cruises\r\n\r\nVisit website for sailing schedule
For more information contact: Mary Ann 302.429.7447 or visit www.kalmarnyckel.org/sail-and-explore
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PAWS for People
PAWS for People is looking for volunteers to provide individualized pet therapy visits to people in our four-state area who have been deeply impacted by COVID. PAWS for People has been providing healing pet therapy since 2005.
Studies prove that visits with loving pets bring comfort to a sick or lonely senior, give confidence to a struggling reader, reduce anxiety and stress in schools and workplaces...and so much more. If you have a gentle, affectionate pet and want to help improve the quality of life for others, visit www.pawsforpeople.org.
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St Anthony's Community Center/City Fare
Time: 10:00am to 1:30pm
Location: 1703 W 10th St Wilmington DE 19805
Description: City Fare needs help weekdays at lunchtime delivering meals to homebound seniors and disabled persons throughout New Castle County. Routes take about 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours to deliver.\r\nPlease contact us for more information.
For more information contact: Volunteer Coordinator 302 421 3731 or visit www.cityfare.org