Community Events

To celebrate First State Heritage Park’s 20th anniversary, 18th Century Market Fair is now the Delaware Heritage Festival!

During this FREE event, walk the same grounds as 18th century markets, suffragists, military mustering and freedom fighters as you interact with and witness performances by talented groups representing Delaware’s history from pre-history to today! From 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on the historic Dover Green, enjoy returning fan favorite performers from our 18th century Market Fair, delicious food, local vendors selling handmade goods, and new groups that are sure to be fun for everyone from the passionate historian to the family looking to get a start on their holiday shopping.

Keep an eye on our website as we update vendors, performers, and more!

Delaware Symphonic Winds proudly presents our fall 2025 program entitled Sprints, Suites and Soundscapes.

Led by Music Director Michael D. Russo, the concert will feature Steve Kieley on baritone saxophone with guest conductors John Bell, Shaey Carlo Vega and Danielle Jones! The performance will feature local high school musicians as well as part of the side-by-side initiative.

Delaware Symphonic Winds proudly presents our fall 2025 program entitled Sprints, Suites and Soundscapes.

Led by Music Director Michael D. Russo, the concert will feature Steve Kieley on baritone saxophone with guest conductors John Bell, Shaey Carlo Vega and Danielle Jones! The performance will feature local high school musicians as well as part of the side-by-side initiative.

NAMI Peer-to-Peer is an 8-session recovery-focused course for adults with mental health conditions.

• Free and confidential
• Held weekly for two hours
• Led by peers with mental health conditions
• A great resource for information on mental health and recovery
• Offers respect, understanding, encouragement and hope
• Builds on the strength and resilience of participants

The Bulgarian Duo
Featuring Violinist Georgy Valtchev and Pianist Lora Tchekoratova
Monday, November 3, 7 p.m.
Holloway Hall, Great Hall

Performing together since 1996, Valtchev and Tchekoratova were first presented to the public at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in concert, entitled Musical Treasures from Bulgaria under the sponsorship of the Cyril and Methodius International Foundation. Ever since, the artists have appeared together in recitals and chamber music collaborations throughout the United States and Europe to critical acclaim.

The duo appears regularly at Carnegie's Weill Recital Hall, NYC 92 Street Y, the Kennedy Center, and many international chamber festivals including Sofia Music Weeks and Apolonia in Bulgaria, Baståd Chamber Music Festival in Sweden, the Deerfield Memorial Hall Summer Concerts and the Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival in Blue Hill, Maine.

Sponsored by World Artists Experiences, Inc., the Embassy of Bulgaria and SU Cultural Affairs Office.

The 70 voice Chorus of Dorchester is looking for new and returning vocalists for their 50th year of rehearsals and community concerts.

No fees or auditions are necessary, and singers of all ages are encouraged to join and will be welcomed by all. The ability to read music is highly recommended but not required. The voicing is soprano, alto, tenor and bass. The theme will be sacred and secular

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session education program for family, friends and significant others of adults with mental health conditions.

NAMI Family-to-Family provides information about anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions. Other topics covered include communication, problem solving, treatment and recovery.

WSW's Holiday Bingo will be held at the Willards Lions Club on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Doors will open at 4:30 PM, and games will begin at 6:00.

Prizes will include cash games, trips, and extravagant holiday themed baskets. Other activities include a refreshment sale, 50/50 raffle, and two special games. No one under the age of 18 will be admitted and no outside food is allowed.

Advance tickets $35.00

If available, tickets on November 6th until 10:00am may be purchased for $40 by calling WSW. If we are not sold out, tickets may be available at the door for $40.

Holiday Bingo Ticket - On or Before Nov. 5th
This ticket price is available until Wednesday, November 5th at Noon
Holiday Bingo Ticket - After Nov 5th at 12:00pm
Ticket price on 11/5 is $35 and on 11/6 its $40. Tickets can be purchased by calling the WSW office from 11/5 at 12:00pm till 11/6 at 10:00am WSW office number is (410) 548-7880

https://womensupportingwomen.harnessgiving.org/events/3273

Willards Lions Club
36393 Hearn Street
Willards, MD 21874

This is an OPEN JAM! The host band will play the first set (starting at 7) and then open the stage to those who want to join in.
Singers & harp players please bring your Microphones, guitars, keyboards, horns and drummers bring those sticks!

Doors at 6:00 music at 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Food available until 7:30 PM
Beverages until the event ends.
Enter through the door facing Pear St (not the door near the parking lot).
Be sure to check the website to make sure that the jam is happening. We occasionally host concerts by national and international artists during this time. Please consider coming to those shows, too!

St. Andrew Orthodox Church
33384 Mackenzie Way, Lewes, DE

Friday, 11/7, 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday, 11/8, 9 am - 4 pm
Rain or shine!

• Themed Basket Raffle
• Bake Sale, including Greek & other international pastries
• International Foods
• Mediterranean Market
• Recipes in our sponsorship book
• Church Tours
• And More

For more information: standrewlewes@gmail.com
www.orthodoxdelmar.org/FallFest

No Cost for entry. Prices vary for raffle tickets, bake sale, Mediterranean Market, & international cafe.