In Brief

Based on the work of Harville Hendrix, author of Getting the Love You Want and co-founder of Imago Realtionship Therapy, the weekend provides the opportunity for couples to safely and privately explore their journey, both as an individual and as a couple. Couples can expect to gain: a new sense of the sacred space in their relationship; new communication skills for cleansing the space; greater compassion for each other’s story; new tools for turning conflicts into opportunities for healing and growth; a new desire and design for releasing their joy together; and, an expansion of their capacity to dream their highest dreams together.

Donna Reeves Bowman, LCSW-C and David L. Bowman, MDiv of Frederick, Maryland are two of 1,900 Imago therapists located throughout the world. As a couple, David and Donna have used the Imago concepts and skills both in their personal life together and in their professional work for many years. These experiences are the source of their enthusiasm, passion, and commitment to share the power and potential of the Imago process with all couples.

Domestic Partnership Financial Seminar
Merrill Lynch will hold a financial and estate planning seminar, addressing the unique financial needs of domestic partners, from 2-3:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 6. The seminar will be held at the Blue Moon Restaurant, 35 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach. Featured speakers will be Jennifer Payne and Abigail Gage, Financial Advisors with Merrill Lynch’s Private Client Group in Rehoboth Beach and George (Buck) Smith, Esquire, estate planning attorney with Smith, O’Donnell, Procino and Berl, LLP in Lewes.

The main topics will include: effective retirement planning strategies; estate planning strategies specifically for domestic partners; preserving assets for you and your domestic partner; and, tax considerations for domestic partners.

Wine and cheese will be served at the event. There is limited seating available, please call Jennifer Payne at 302-227-5139 for reservations or questions.

Antique Show Returns to Rehoboth Beach
The 7th Annual Delaware Coast Antique Show and Sale is scheduled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 5, 6, and 7 at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. This event will showcase the merchandise of 35 select exhibitors offering an amazing variety of antiques, particularly considering its size.

According to show manager, Melvin L. Arion of Laurel, DE, the range will include 18th and 19th century English and American period furniture, as well as primitive and country American furniture, fine early glassware, porcelain and pottery such as Chinese Export, Canton, Imari, Staffordshire, stoneware, and redware, Oriental rugs, quilts and other textiles, antique estate jewelry, fine paintings, Orientalia, bronzes, and silver. Explained Arion, "Rehoboth Beach is a year-round residential community, as well as an affluent resort that is a second home to people from Philadelphia, Wilmington, Baltimore, and Washington.

September is a popular month here because of the mild weather." His goal has been to establish, "a quality collector/dealer show with affordable antiques." This increasingly popular event would indicate he’s succeeding in achieving that goal.

This year’s edition will feature seven new participants: Zoran Stamenic— Tribal Oriental Rugs and Textiles, Arlington and Cynthia Unger’s Sterling of Virginia Beach, both from Virginia, Maryland dealers Myrtle Coleman, Bethlehem and Charles Upham of Mardela Springs, and three from Delaware—Antique Prints, Ocean View, Milt Chaski Antique Alley of Millsboro, and Delaware Avenue Antique Emporium from Laurel.

Show hours on both Friday and Saturday are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Food will be offered at the show, and parking will be available. In addition, the Convention Center is air conditioned! Admission is $5 per person.

Don’t Worry. They Know Your Story
The Friends of the Rehoboth Beach Public Library will host its fall book sale on Saturday, October 4, in conjunction with the Annual Rehoboth Beach sidewalk sale. Gently used books, both paperback and hardcover, as well as children’s storybooks, video tapes, compact discs and books on tape may be dropped off at the Library.

The Rehoboth Library is located at 226 Rehoboth Avenue, across from the Rehoboth Beach Fire Hall.

Animal Lovers Plan Local Sanctuary
A group of Sussex County citizens are planning to build a no-kill animal sanctuary in the county. They are actively seeking 5-10 acres of land on which to build this needed alternative for our animals (currently only dogs and cats). They have active committees working to make this happen in the foreseeable future.

They are looking for highly motivated, creative and caring people to help bring this sanctuary to life. Join in this important undertaking. Your pets will love you for it! For further information, call 302-645-5425 or email ewie@msn.com.

Legends & Lore in Dewey Beach Shows Works by Lesley McCaskill
Watercolors by Lesley McCaskill will be on display at Legends & Lore Gallery in Dewey Beach. A reception for the artist will be held in the gallery on Sunday, September 7, at 2 p.m.

McCaskill’s favorite subjects to paint are floral and tree landscapes. Her studio is in nature. She says, "You get more of a sense of atmosphere painting outside. It is very zen."

Lesley McCaskill is also exhibiting her works at Sunnyside Up in Ruddertowne, Dewey Beach throughout August.

Legends & Lore owner Regina AaMacha says, "Leslie McCaskill’s paintings reflect true color due to her dedication to Plein Air. Her paintings are full of life and depict natural beauty."

Legends and Lore Art Gallery in Ruddertowne, Dewey Beach, is open daily. For more information, call 302-226-1693.