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Community Events | January 2023

Delaware First Day Hikes
Monday, January 1, 2023
Sussex County 
  • Trap Pond State Park, Laurel at the Baldcypress Nature Center from 9:45am - 12 noon. 1.1 miles (easy to moderate).
  • Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes at The Point Overlook from 10:30 am - 11:30am. 2 miles (moderate).
  • Delaware Seashore Park, Bethany at the North inlet day area (southeast corner of the parking lot) from 3:30pm - 4:30pm. 1 mile (easy).
Kent County
  • First State Heritage Park, Dover at the John Bell House Interpretive Center (43 The Green) from 12 noon - 1pm. 1/4 mile (easy).
  • Killens Pond State Park, Felton at the Sports Complex parking lot from 12:30 pm - 1:30pm. 1.5 miles (moderate).
For more information, visit destateparks.com/firstday.
 
Eastern Shore Maryland First Day Hikes
Monday, January 1, 2023
Caroline County
  • Martinak State Park - Fitness Trail. Self-guided, 1.5 miles (easy) Self-Guided. 137 Deep Shore Road, Denton, MD 21629.
Kent County
  • Cypress Branch State Park - Wandering Artist Trail. Self-guided, 0.5 mile (easy). 10803 Galena Road, Millington, MD 21651
  • Sassafrass NRMA - Tockwogh Trail at 1pm. Ranger-led hike, 2 miles (easy). 13540 Turners Creek Road, Kennedyville, MD 21645
Queen Anne’s County
  • Tuckahoe State Park - Lake Trail at 10am. Ranger-led hike, 1.5 miles (easy). 13187 Crouse Mill Road, Queen Anne, MD 21657
  • Wye Island NRMA - Ferry Point Trail at 10am. Ranger-led hike, 1.5 miles (easy). 1560 Wye Island Road, Queenstown, MD 21658
Somerset County
  • Janes Island State Park - White Tail Trail. Self-guided hike. 1 mile (easy). The trailhead for White Tail Trail is located directly across from the Camper Check-In Parking Lot.
For more information, visit dnr.maryland.gov.
 
New Year’s Day 5K Hot Chocolate Run
Sunday, January 1st from 1pm - 3pm
521 South Park Drive, Salisbury, MD 21804
Tickets start at $30. The run raises money for The Minds in Motion children’s museum. Click here to learn more about the museum.
 
Public Bingo
Thursday, January 5th; Doors open at 6pm; Game starts at 7pm
Indian River Senior Center, 214 Irons Avenue, Millsboro, DE 19966
Admission, $15. Basic package of 20 games, our famous Cookie Jar, and Jackpot of $250. Light supper fare is available for a small fee. Proceeds benefit Indian River Senior Center. Call 302-934-8839 x1 for more information.
 
Wicomico Young Farmers 28th Annual Consignment Auction
Saturday, January 7th
Corner of Wallertown Road & Main Street Ext., 24169 Main Street Ext., Mardela Springs, MD 21837
Farm & construction equipment, trucks, tools, ATVs, lawn mowers. NO BUYER’S PREMIUM. Consign early to take full advantage of the free advertising. To consign, please call: Megan: 443-359-3568 or Liz: 443-859-1645.
 
Gumboro Church Breakfast & Lunch
Saturday, January 7th at 7am
Old Gumboro School, 6849 Millsboro Highway, Millsboro, DE 19966
Oyster sandwiches.
 
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast
Saturday, January 7th from 7:30am - 10am
Eden United Methodist Church, 7451 Main Street, Willards, MD 21874
Adults: $10; ages 6-13: $8; ages 5 & under: free.
 
Oyster & Pork Sandwich Sale
Saturday, January 7th from 11am - 1pm or until sold out
Odd Fellows of Laurel Charity Lodge, 319 Poplar Street, Laurel, DE 19956
Oyster & pulled pork sandwiches, hamburgers, and hot dogs. The Martha Rebekah Lodge 21 will sell their homemade ice cream & baked goods and refreshments. Carry-out. Delivery is also available to businesses. Call 302-875-1154 for more information.
 
Sharptown Legion Post 218 Dinners
Wednesday, January 11th from 6pm - 8pm: Grilled Cheese & Taco Soup
Thursday, January 12th from 6pm - 8pm: Chicken Parm on Texas Toast
Friday, January 13th from 5:30pm - 7pm: Cheesesteak Sub or Wrap with Fries
Saturday, January 14th from 5pm - 7pm: Pork Chop Dinner with 2 sides
Call 410-883-3780 for more information.
 
Oyster Fritter
Saturday, January 14th
Old Time Grill, 37100 Millsboro Highway, Millsboro, DE 19966
Call 302-238-7885 for more information.
 
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet
Sunday, January 15th from 8am - 11am
Laurel American Legion Post 19, 12168 Laurel Road, Laurel, DE 19956
Adults: $10; Children under 7: $5.
Eggs, sausage, scrapple, bacon, pancakes, french toast, homefries, coffee, and cereal.
Open to the public. Held upstairs in the banquet hall. For more information, call 302-875-9948.
 
Quarter Auction
Sunday, January 15th; Doors open at 1pm; Auction starts at 1:30pm
Harrington Moose Lodge, Route 13 N, Harrington, DE 19952
$40 for all in paddles. Bring quarters. Come play or donate to a family in need. Call Brenda at 410-253-0904 for more information.
 
Praise in Music Night
Sunday, January 15th at 6:30pm
Lincoln Cornerstone Church, 10622 N. Union Church Road, Lincoln, DE 19960
Mark your calendars and join us as we welcome David Morgan’s Music for their Soul for our Praise in Music night. Please come and join us!
 
Sharptown Legion Post 218 Dinners
Wednesday, January 18th from 6pm - 8pm: Quesadillas & Soup
Thursday, January 19th from 6pm - 8pm: Wraps (Turkey or Ham)
Friday, January 20th from 5:30pm - 7pm: Mexican Chicken Casserole
Saturday, January 21st from 4:30pm - 7:30pm: Steak Night
Call 410-883-3780 for more information.
 
Goldsboro Auction Co. Consignment Sale
Saturday, January 21st at 10am
312 Railroad Avenue, Goldsboro, MD 21636
Trailers, tractors, parts tractor, Ford Grain truck, 12’ JD disk, household & antique items. Call 443-480-6760 for more information or click here to see this week's Guide ad. Pictures of items for auction can be viewed on AuctionZip.com.
 
County Seat Cruisers Soup Sale
Saturday, January 21st from 12 noon - 4pm
Marvel Carriage Museum, 510 S. Bedford Street, Georgetown, DE 19947
Homemade chili, vegetable or chicken noodle soup. Take out - $8/qt. or Eat in - $8/bowl, bread/crackers and tea/coffee. Pre-order by January 15th. Call Mabel at 302-398-8999, Barbara at 302-217-1261, or Levin at 302-500-1128. Bake sale & silent auction available.
 
Bi-State Ruritan Spaghetti Dinner
Saturday, January 21st from 3pm - 6pm
Melson’s Community Hall, 32705 Melson Road, Delmar, MD 21875
All you can eat, $12.
 
Consignment Auction
Sunday, January 22nd at 8am.
Pete Richardson Auction Sales, 35640 Woodyard Road, Willards, MD 21874
Visit PRAuctions.com for more information or click here to see this week’s Guide ad.
 
East Coast Auction
Monday, January 23rd at 5:30pm
34917 Bi State Boulevard, Delmar, DE 19940
Items to be auctioned: Furniture, glassware, collectibles, antiques, power tools, fishing tackle, fishing poles, police memorabilia, new items, plus much more.
Auctions to be held every Monday night. We will be accepting consignments. All consignments are 20% sellers commission. Check us out on Facebook or auctionzip.com. For more information, call 302-682-3874 or 302-858-2946.
On-site auction to be held at 34683 Horseshoe Drive, Selbyville, DE 19975 on Saturday, January 28th. Sale to begin at 9am. Selling contents of store going out of business. Further information will be in a quarter page ad in next week’s Guide.
 
Delaware Auction Center - Online Only Auction
Bidding is open now and ends Tuesday, February 7th starting at 1pm
New Castle, DE Warehouse Liquidation
Over 700 Lots! Some items include Pallet Racks, Chrome Steam Master Carts, HD Shoring Stands, Safety Accessories, Industrial Sewing Machines, Fire Safety Cabinets, Portable AC Units, Industrial Steel Tables, Roll Around Work Stations, Industrial Work Stations/Desk, LocknClimb Ladders, Assortment of Aluminum & Fiberglass Ladders, and much more!
Visit DelawareAuctionCenter.com for more information.
 
Sharptown Legion Post 218 Dinners
Wednesday, January 25th from 6pm - 8pm: Garden Salad with or without Chicken
Thursday, January 26th from 6pm - 8pm: Brooke’s Burgers & Boardwalk Fries
Friday, January 27th from 5:30pm - 7pm: Homemade Chicken Tender Bowl w/Mac & Cheese
Saturday, January 28th from 5pm - 7pm: Oyster Fritters, Chicken Salad, and Peas & Dumplings
Call 410-883-3780 for more information.
 
Chicken Salad Lunch
Friday & Saturday, January 27th & 28th from 11am - 5pm
Bernie’s, 810 Beaglin Park Drive, Unit 7, Salisbury, MD 21801
$9/pint, $7/sandwich combo. Pre-order Valentine treat boxes (candy, cookies or brownies). Call 443-365-8495 for more information.
 
Fire & Ice Festival Ice Tour
Friday - Sunday, January 27th - 29th
Bethany Beach, Ocean View and Millville, DE
The 6th annual festival will feature movie-themed ice sculptures in downtown Bethany Beach, bonfires, live music, fireworks, a chili cook-off, and a tasting tour. These are just a few of the fun activities to be enjoyed throughout the weekend. For further information and details, please click here.
 
East Coast Auction - On-Site Sale
Saturday, January 28th at 9am
34683 Horseshoe Drive, Selbyville, DE 19975
Preview times: Friday, January 27th from 12 noon - 6pm and Saturday, January 28th at 7am
Items to be sold include: furniture, glassware, lamps, assortment of hanging lamps, statues, household items, kitchen items, colored glass, stained glass windows, showcases, old record players, kids toys, assortment of sport items, new items, assortment of luggage, scooters, plus much more! For more information, call East Coast Auction - Jason, 302-682-3874 or April, 302-858-2946.
 
Vendor Show Quarter Auction
Saturday, January 28th from 10am - 5pm
Gumboro Community Center, 36849 Millsboro Highway, Millsboro, DE 19966
Free Admission. Food available for purchase. Quarter auction begins at 12pm.
 
East Coast Auction
Monday, January 30th at 5:30pm
34917 BiState Boulevard, Delmar, DE 19940
Items to be auctioned: Furniture, glassware, collectibles, antiques, power tools, fishing tackle, fishing poles, police memorabilia, new items, plus much more.
Auctions to be held every Monday night. We will be accepting consignments. All consignments are 20% sellers commission. Check us out on Facebook or auctionzip.com. For more information, call 302-682-3874 or 302-858-2946.
 
Seaford Elks Lodge Bingo
Every Wednesday night; Doors open at 5pm; Bingo starts at 7pm
8846 Elks Road, Seaford, DE 19973
Food is now being served.
 
Preorder Today! Roast Beef & Dumpling Dinner
Saturday, February 11th from 2:30pm - 5pm
Asbury UM Church, 603 Main Street, Sharptown, MD 21861
Carry out only - $15/dinner. Homemade sweet potato biscuits. Buy extra - baked or frozen, $7/doz. Mashed potatoes, gravy, string beans, and coleslaw. Desserts are extra cost. Preorders available. Call and leave a message at 410-883-3562 or call or text 443-783-3378. Pick up by 4pm.