At our next [Transaliance] meeting on Sunday, August 27, we will be receiving dance instruction from a professional dance instructor. Nothing fancy just a few steps to get you off of that wall and on the dance floor. Everyone is invited LBGTQ+ and those friendly to us. It is open to all ages and gender identities. If you are under 18 you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The meeting takes place the fourth Sunday of every month at the Rehoboth MCC church 19369 Plantations Road in Rehoboth.
Come on wall flowers get out and get your dance on! Don't worry if you’re not comfortable on the dance floor. That's what it is all about. Get out of your comfort zone, let your hair down and boogie. We are also seeking those who do know how to dance to help others be more comfortable. Come on out and support your community. Let’s dance!
Information and contact can be found at the Rehoboth Transliance meet up site.
Kathy Carpenter
TransSocial of Delaware
Here is a list of the activities for Peace Week here in Sussex County:
Sept 16: Peace March and Rally—The March begins at 3 p.m. at the 1812 Memorial Park (located at Front Street and Savannah Road in Lewes) and proceeds up Front Street to Canalfront Park for the Rally. The Rally will include music and comments from clergy of various faith traditions on the meaning of Peace. Please bring positive signs that show your commitment to peace internationally and here at home.
Sept 17-24: Peace Week Displays in Lewes Library (and we hope others).
Sept 17: Special Peace Week Service at the Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware (located at 30486 Lewes-Georgetown Highway, Lewes) at 10 a.m.
Sept 18: Showing of a peace film with discussion at UUSD at 7 p.m.
Sept 19: Workshop: Justice and Activism 101—How to get started and involved in working for justice? This workshop will introduce participants to involvement in justice work or social action at 6:30 p.m. at the Metropolitan Community Church of Rehoboth, 19369 Plantation Road, Rehoboth Beach.
For a full list of all Peace Week activities across the State of Delaware, go to peaceweekdelaware.org.
Don Peterson
On Saturday September 9, the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society (RBHS) will bring an 18th Century style Colonial Williamsburg tradition to Rehoboth Beach when it sponsors a “Grand Illumination” of historic homes and buildings throughout the city “to illustrate the evolving architectural heritage of our beach community.”
A Grand Illumination is an outdoor ceremony involving the simultaneous activation of lights throughout a community, such as the lighting of Christmas lights. The modern concept is based loosely on the colonial and English tradition of placing lighted candles in the windows of homes and public buildings to celebrate a special event.
The Rehoboth Beach “Illumination Night 2017” event will focus on lighting-up the many historic structures in the city from 7-9 p.m. We are inviting residents, businesses, and everyone who owns Rehoboth Beach homes or commercial buildings built before 1950 and not substantially altered, to join us September 9 by illuminating their business or home with anything ranging from simple paper bag luminaries, to fancy lanterns and parasols.
Participants can decorate their property in any way they wish. The Rehoboth Beach Historical Society can also provide participants with simple luminary bags and tea lights for display in exchange for a donation to the Historical Society.
Anyone interested in planning and/or participating in the Grand Illumination event should call 302-227-7310, or email the Historical Society.
Nancy Alexander
Director, Rehoboth Beach Museum