Fruitland Vol. Fire Dept.:

Basket Bingo

Doors open at 5:30pm, games begin at 7pm

Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door

Lots of raffles & Give-aweays. ONLY 300 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD!

INFO: 443.783.3782 or 410.726.8994

Lutheran Church of Our Savior (Rehoboth, DE):

Flea Market

Various items, antiques and crafts at Rehoboth Community Fair Saturday, May 10, on the grounds of The Lutheran Church of Our Savior(behind Big Fish Grill).

Outdoor spaces are 16'x 20'and cost $25 each. Raise funds for yourself or for your club or group.

For more information or for a vendor application please call 430-7685.

Event Times: 9am - 3pm

Location: Lutheran Church of Our Savior 7 Bay Vista Drive, Rehoboth Beach (behind Big Fish Grill)

Beneficiary: Our Savior's Building Fund

Contact: Carole Peterson 302-430-7685

Southern Delaware School of the Arts PTO:

WORLD’S FAIR

Saturday, May 10, 2008– 9:00am 2:00 pm (Rain or Shine)

John M. Clayton School (old Indian River H.S.), Clayton Ave, Frankford, DE 19945

Children’s Arts & Crafts, Moon Bounce, BBQ Chicken, Silent Auction, Multiple Gift Basket Drawings. Events and Activities reflect SDSA’S 2008 Curriculum – The Gilded Age (1865- 1910).

For more info, contact Southern Delaware School of the Arts (302-436-1066)

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RUN FOR THE ARTS 5K RUN & WALK 1 Mile PARENT-CHILD WALK

9:00am (Rain or Shine)

Westside Historical Society (Mardela Sprigns, MD):

20th Annual Westside Heritage Festival

This year's events incldue: parade, horse rides, wagon rides, bounce house, Silly Willy the Clown, games for the kids, Kings Ambassadors(and other entertainment) Oyster Fritters, Scrapple Sandwiches, Bake table, 50/50, Longaberger raffle vendors, demonstrators, Antique Tractor Pull,etc.

Event Times: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Location: Mardela Spgs Ball Park

Beneficiary: Westside Historical Society

Contact: Vivian Calder (410) 883-0039

HCI - Holly Community, Inc.:

Annual Spring Festival, Auction and Car Show

Entertainment, Food, Arts & Crafts, Live and Silent Auction, Games, Rides, Cake Walk and much more.

Bring Mom out for Mother's Day!

Event Times: 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m

Location: 926 Snow Hill Road, Holly Center Campus

Proceeds benefit individuals with disabilities

Contact: Lee Lewis, 443-260-0822

Seaford Moose Lodge Ritual Team:

Vera Bradley Bag/Longaberger Basket Bingo

Must be 18 to play. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Food & refreshments will be available.

This is a Community Service Project.

For tickets or for more info please call 302-875-3792

Event Times: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Location: Seaford. DE Moose Lodge, 22759 Bridgeville Highway, Seaford, DE

Contact: Travis Sirman, 302-875-3792

Dealer's Building Supply/March of Dimes:

Basket Bingo to benefit the March of Dimes

Event Times: 5pm until 10pm

Location: Salisbury Moose Lodge

Beneficiary: March of Dimes

20 regular games, 2 special games, door prizes, raffles, silent auctions, food and beverages. Cost is $15.00 by May 14 and $20 at the door.

Contact: Candy Lambrose (410) 742-3288

Marion Baptist Church (Marion, MD):

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

The Marion Baptist Church is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner to benefit a Mission Trip to Arizona with the Builders for Christ, where they will help build a new Baptist church.

$7.00 per person - includes spaghetti, garlic bread, dessert & tea. Carry-outs available.

MORE INFO: Pastor Joe Barnes @ 410.422.8002

Milford Senior Center:

4th Annial Wellness and Trade Fair

Come check out the vendors representing all phases of medical screening and the most up-to-date information for our well being available. Demonstrations, checkups, screenings and more.

TIMES: 9:00am-12:30pm

LOCATION: 111 Park Avenue (Milford, DE)

MORE INFO: 302.422.3385

Eastern Shore H.O.G./Harley-Davidson of Ocean City:

"Operation We Care" Event

The Eastern Shore Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) and Harley-Davidson of Ocean City are sending care packages to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Boxes will be filled with donated items on May 17th at the Powellville Fire Hall beginning at 10am.

A List of requested items to be donated can be found at www.eastershorehog.com or picked up at Harley-Davidson of Ocean City.

INFO: jemerritt314@yahoo.com (Jeff Merritt)

March of Dimes, Delaware Chapter:

2008 "March for Babies"

Join the March of Dimes 2008 "March For Babies" event to be held at Delaware Technical & Community College in Georgetown.

Formerly known as "WalkAmerica", the 2008 "March For Babies" raises money for research and programs aimed at preventing premature birth. Join us May 17th in Georgetown and "March" for someone you love!

Registration starts at 10:00am, and the March steps off at 11:00am.

For more info, please call 302.225.1020 or 302.732.6713

Riverton Church:

EVENT: All-You-Can-Eat Turkey Dinner

TIMES: 3:00pm-6:00pm

LOCATION: off of Rt. 313 (Between Mardela & Sharptown)

INFO: 410.883.3639

Salisbury Lions Club:

Pets-4-Vets (3K/5K Dog) Walk"

Event held at the Salisbury Zoo (East Gate Pavilion); Registration takes place at 8am and 11am; Walk times are 9am and 11:30am.

$15 in advance, $18 day of Dog Walk

Funds are being raised to help Veterans returing home from Iraq and Afghanistan with emotional problems. The funds will help obtain a dog from the animal shelter, then train the dog and later donate the dog to a Veteran.

INFO: 410-546-5585 (ext. 102)

St. Philip's Church (Laurel, DE):

2nd Annual Strawberry Festival

Enjoy plenty of ripe, luscious strawberries, strawberry shortcake, homemade strawberry ice cream too! Craft & Venros, breakfast from 8-10am featuring scrapple sandwiches and more.

History/Mystery Tours sponsored by the Laurel Historical Society ($10 for tour of 5 homes).

Proceeds benefit St. Philips' Church.

INFO: 302-875-5537 (Barbara Wise)

ECHOES (Ecumenical Choir of the Eastern Shore):

Beati, a special musical presentation by ECHOES (the Ecumenical Choir Of the Eastern Shore) and The Studio Chorale

Mark your calendars now to attend Beati, a special musical presentation by ECHOES (the Ecumenical CHoir Of the Eastern Shore) and The Studio Chorale, under the direction of Evonne Lee.

If you enjoy traditional sacred music, take about an hour out of your busy schedule to relax and enjoy this unique, heart-warming event.

The choir will be accompanied by piano, organ, and an instrumental ensemble with woodwinds, strings, and trumpet.

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to experience an uplifting, live performance that will renew your spirit and put a smile on your face.

Join us on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 4:00 in the afternoon. The performance will be held at St. John Neumann Church on the corner of Racetrack Road (Rt. 589) and Beauchamp Road by Ocean Pines in Berlin. Admission is free, but a free-will collection will be taken up to help defray costs of the event.

Event Times: 4:00PM

Location: St. John Neumann Church (Beauchamp Rd., Near Ocean Pines-Berlin, MD)

Contact: skz@hughes.net

Wicomico Child Advocacy Center:

Wicomico Child Advocacy Center Night at Perdue Stadium

Join Sherman, Jim Perdue and others as they "Step Up To Bat for the C.A.C." against State's Attorney Davis Ruark.

The Shorebirds face the Kanapolis Intimidators the night with fireworks after the game!

Other events include: Silent Auction and 50/50 drawing, CAC Autographed Shorebirds Jerseys, special activities, Child ID kits, and more!

TIME: 6:00pm

MORE INFO: 410.713.3459 (Debbie Stanley, CAC Operations Mgr.)

Delmar Church of God of Propecy:

Sandwich Sale

Featuring: oyster, crab cake & sift crab sandwiches; chicken salad sandwiches; cheese steak subs; hamburgers and hot dogs.

Plus: baked goods, a Yard Sale and Car Wash too!

MORE INFO: 302.875.7824

National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Delaware Chapter:

"walk MS: AIG Twilight at Baywood Greens 2008"

Join the nationwide movement against multiple sclerosis! Walk for those who can't - on the beautiful grounds of the Baywood Greens Golf Course! Register today for the twilight "walk MS" taking place Friday, May 30th at 6:00pm. Advance registration is recommended. Call 800.344.4867 or visit www.MSdelaware.org

Delaware Hospice:

Casino Night Benefit

Local celebrity dealers will host Delaware Hospice’s annual Casino Night to benefit the state’s only nonprofit hospice.

Black Jack, Texas Hold’Em, Roulette and Poker will all be found at the Rehoboth Convention Center on Friday, May 30th, from 6:30 to 10 p.m.

Guests will enjoy catered refreshments from Lighthouse Cove & Catering, wine tasting by Kemp’s Liquors, beer from Banks Wine and Spirits, and great raffle and silent auction prizes.

Tickets are $40 each.

Purchase tickets or learn more by calling: 1-800-838-9800 or visiting: www.delawarehospice.org.

Indian River Vol Fire Company (Oak Orchard, DE):

Yard Sale & Bake Sale

Table Rentals $10.00 Ea

Event Times: 8:00 am - 2:00pm

Location: 32628 Oak Orchard Rd. Oak Orchard DE

Beneficiary: Indian River Fire Co. Truck Fund

Contact: Linda Dawson at (302) 947-2348

Mid-Atlantic Radio Kontrol Society:

Radio Controlled Fly-In

Event: The event is FREE to the public. Planes will be up in the air flying at 10:00 A.M so come on out This is one of the largest R/C flying event on the east coast. If you have never been to this event, and you would like to see some of the best R/C pilots fly their planes this show is for you.

Combat flying , 3D Flying , Helicopters, candy drop from a R/C plane for the kids. Plus we will teach you how to fly a R/C plane FREE also after the show.

Event Times: 11:00 AM tell 4:00 PM

Location: M.A.R.K.S. field on St. Lukes Road (off Rt. 12)

Contact: Jame Culp (410) 742-9485 (after 3:30 PM) or Ted Clack (410) 749-1139

Wicomico County Relay For Life:

Benefit Fundraiser

Enjoy live music featuring Bird Dog & The Road Kinds, food and more!

LOCATION: Brew River Restaurant (outside deck)

TIME: 2:00pm start - until?

COST: $10 donation

MORE INFO: 410.742.5747 or 410.546.1215 ext. 3028

Wicomico Pop Warner Panthers:

2nd annual NFL, Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick

Free to all boys and girls 8 - 15 yrs of age.

Event Times: 10:00AM to 4:00PM

Location: PANTHER FIELD

Contact: Mike Hurley 410 860 6625 www.wicomicopanthers.com

James M. Bennett High School - Class of 1988:

20th Class Reunion

Start Date: Saturday, August 16, 2008

Location: Chef Fred\'s Chateau De Ville

Who to contact: Bennettclass88@gmail.com

We are trying to locate classmates--please have them email us at Bennettclass88@gmail.com

The Gordon Team/American Cancer Society:

Fun Dog Show

All dogs All breads including mix. Have fun in classes such as Best Kiss or Best Trick and show off in Basic Obedience or Agility and many more.

For more information visit us at crittersforacure.com

Event Times: 11-finish

Location: Cape Henlopen State Park Lewes, DE

Beneficiary: American Cancer Society

Contact: Stacy Smith 302-542-4174

Cape Henlopen School District:

Kindergarten Registration

Children who will turn 5 on or before August 31, 2008 and whose parents reside in the Cape Henlopen School district are eligible to be registered for the District's 2008-2009 Kindergarten Program.

MORE INFO: 302.645.6686 x204 (Karen Pharr)

Dagsboro Vol. Fire Department:

Reflective 9-1-1 Address Markers Fundraiser

The dagsboro Vol. Fire Dept. will be holding a fundraiser selling reflective 9-1-1 address markers for your mailbox or yard so that emergency crews can locate your house easily.

$15 per sign, $20 installed, $3 mounting bracket (if you don't have a mailbox)

MORE INFO: 302.245.9814 or 302.245.7451

Deaf Independent Living Association:

American Sign Language 1 Class

Starting Tuesdays, February 5 thru May 13 (15 weeks). Taught by a deaf instructor, students will learn to carry on an everyday conversation with deaf individuals. Role playing and games designed to teach basic signs are used as tools. By the end of class, a sampling of the skills you will learn are: Manual Alphabet, numbers, introducing yourself, talking about family, discussing the home and office, and more.

Location: 806 Snow Hill Rd., Salisbury, MD 21804

Contact: Patti Weiss, 410-546-1745

Website: www.dila.org.

Ellendale, DE Ruritan Organization:

2008 Ham & Turkey Shoot Schedule

April 26th; and May 3rd. Refreshments will be available for sale.

If rain dates are cancelled, go to the next shoot date.

INFO: 302.422.2948 or 302.249.7025

Maryland Rural Development Corporation Head Start Program:

MRDC Head Start will begin accepting applications during the month of April for the 2008 fall session for children born in 2004 and 2005.

This comprehensive program consists of Education, Health, Nutrition, and Family Services. The program is designed to meet the needs of low-income and special needs children and their families.

For information please call Lynne or Jeannie at (410)620-7058, Lisa or Jacinta at (410)398-6681, or Nancy at (410)620-7058.

Meals on Wheels of Lewes & Rehoboth:

Volunteer Drivers Needed

Meals on Wheels needs volunteers to help deliver homebound meals. Several routes are available for regular driver placement, and substitute drivers are neeed for all 11 routes.

Applicants must have their own transportation, valid driver's license and auto insurance.

MORE INFO: 302.645.7449 (Tracy Evans)

Urban Salisbury:

AI&G "This Is Delmarva" Photography Show (April 25-May 24)

Show is open to both digital and conventional photographers whose subjects relate to the Delmarva region.

The Opening Reception for the Show will be Friday April 25th from 5-7pm.

For infromation on submission of entries, visit www.artinstituteandgallery.org where acceptance guidelines will be posted.

Wicomico County Relay For Life:

2008 Wicomico County Relay For Life

Teams are forming NOW for The Wicomico County Relay For Life.

For more information please contact Debbie Marvel @ 410-546-1215 ext. 3028, or email debbiem@catoinc.com

Visit our website: www.events.cancer.org/rflwicomico

Worcester County Arts Council:

Volunteers Needed

The Worcester County Arts Council is looking for Students Volunteers who would like to help with our annual Summer Arts Camp for children grades 3-7.

This year the camp is scheduled June 16 - 20 at Berlin Intermediate School located at 309 Franklin Avenue in Berlin . The hours of camp are 9 am to 12 noon.

The Volunteers will be involved in assisting art instructors during classes and workshops.

Interested students should call Anna Mullis, executive Director of the Arts Council at 410-641-0809 for more information.

Indian River Vol Fire Company (Oak Orchard, DE):

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BUFFET STYLE BREAKFAST

APRIL 13th 2008; MAY 11th 2008 (MOTHER'S DAY); JUNE 15TH 2008 (FATHER'S DAY); AUGUST 10TH 2008; SEPTEMBER 7TH 2008

50/50 TICKETS AVAILABLE AT ALL EVENTS

ADULTS - $7.00 PER PERSON; CHILDERN (6-12) $3.00 PER PERSON (UNDER 5- FREE)

Event Times: 7:30am - 11:00am

Location: 32628 Oak Orchard Rd , Oak Orchard DE

Beneficiary: Indian River Fire Co Ladies Auxilary

Contact: Linda Cullen (302) 945-8430

University of Maryland ES:

High School Art Competition and Open House

High school art students in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties can take part in an art competition at the Mosely Gallery located on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

Entries in photography, comic book art, 2-D and 3-D art can be dropped off at the gallery on May 19 or 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The exhibition takes place May 27-June 27 with a reception and open house on May 29 from 4 to 6 p.m.

For more information, call 410-651-7770.