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The Haunted Paths of Rockwood - closes on Halloween

The twists and bends of Rockwood’s 170-year-old garden paths are lit with dramatic lighting for the haunted holiday. Joseph Shipley built the important six-acre English-style garden to surround the quintessentially spooktacular Gothic Revival mansion. The mature arbor frames the wicked peaks of the house’s roofline to inspire frightening feelings of natural awe. Take a stroll - if you dare - and enjoy Rockwood’s Heritage Garden at night! FREE

The Haunted Paths of Rockwood

Nightly in October, 6:30-10 p.m.

Rockwood Museum & Park

4651 Washington Street Extension, North Wilmington

This Week’s Specials at the Reader’s Café at the Route 9 Library

BBQ Chicken with potato salad and mixed vegetables - $12.75

BBQ Pork Ribs with potato salad and mixed vegetables - $13.75 

Hush puppies - $4.00

Potato salad - $4.00

Don’t worry if you can’t get away from your desk – we’re now taking deliveries on DoorDash! Or call 302-395-8407 to pick up your order or take a break and eat in our comfy dining area. We are open M-W & F, 10a-4p and the café stays open until 5 pm. Fees apply.

For our full menu, visit www.newcastlede.gov/readerscafe

The Reader's Café at the Route 9 Library

3022 New Castle Avenue, New Castle

Order Your Holiday Desserts from The Reader's Cafe!

Let the Reader’s Café take care of those holiday desserts. Preorder and pick up one of Chef Aaron’s mouthwatering sweet potato pies or a tray of fresh-baked cookies just in time for the holiday! Please order by November 15, 4 p.m., pickup November 20-22 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sweet Potato Pie (9") - $15.00

Cookie Trays

Small (Serves 8-10) - $19.99

Large (Serves 15-20) - $38.99

Mayhem and Mystery at Rockwood Park. Can You Solve the Mystery?

An outdoor scavenger hunt for Junior Sleuths to find stolen antiquities. We need your help to catch one of the infamous murder mystery game characters stealing valuables from the priceless Shipley Family art collection. Follow the leads, discover secret locations of this grand estate, and catch the thief red-handed. Did Professor Plum steal the antique vase and get caught in the Gazebo? Did Mrs. White snatch the painting and get caught in the Apothecary Garden? Groups (excellent for families) will have the opportunity to search several outside locations to discover whodunnit after viewing the "scene of the crime." The game starts inside the museum but all clues are found outdoors-dress appropriately. The tour involves walking on some small hills.

Created by F-ervescent Productions, LLC. All ages. $10

Mayhem and Mystery: Junior Sleuths

Saturday, November 4, 1-3 p.m.

Reservations every 30 minutes

Rain date November 5

Rockwood Museum & Park

4651 Washington Street Extension, North Wilmington

Make Your Move at Chess Club

The New Castle County Outreach Team invites you to come and play chess! Open to players of all experience. Call 302-395-5614 for information. Open to ages 8-18, but parents can also stay and play! FREE

Chess Club

Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Knollwood Community Center

4 Colby Avenue, Claymont

Chess Club

Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

Route 9 Library and Innovation Center

3022 New Castle Avenue, New Castle

Furniture Painting 101

This is the perfect workshop if you're new to painting furniture or want to learn about Fusion Mineral Paint. We'll cover all the steps, from prep to finish, and review the many ways to refresh and restyle your home with a pot of paint, a few basic tools, and some imagination! Each participant will paint a small wood project. Techniques covered: preparing the surface, painting without brush strokes, two-color distressing, topcoats, and finishing touches. One 2½-hour class with a $20 material fee due to instructor. Adults

Furniture Painting 101

Wednesday, November 1, 6 - 8:30 p.m.

The Art Studio

310 Kiamensi Drive, Newport

You + Me + Art: Autumn Sunset Mosaic at The Art Studio

Join us for a creative date with your budding artists! Caregivers and children will share in creating a masterpiece alongside one another while exploring art in a fun and imaginative environment. Each class will feature a new holiday or seasonal project and an opportunity to explore a different art form. There must be at least one caregiver per child. One 2-hour class $35, $30 NCC residents with an additional $10 material fee. Ages 6 and up with a caregiver

You+Me+Art: Autumn Sunset Mosaic

Thursday, November 2, 6 - 8 p.m.

The Art Studio

310 Kiamensi Drive, Newport

Learn to Make Soap with Precious Sudz

In this fun-filled workshop, you will learn the basics of cold-process soap making, general techniques, and even a little history. Simoné will introduce you to the soap-making procedures required to make soap from scratch and demonstrate how to make a batch of soap while you assist and watch. You will learn the beginning stage as to how to make cold-process soap safely. This beginner class covers safety procedures and the basic formulation of cold process soap. Each participant will take home two full-size bars of soap. $45. The fee includes materials, tools, and supplies that are essential for your soap-making class and light refreshments. Adults

Soap Making Workshop with Precious Sudz

Wednesday, November 15, 6-8 p.m.

Hockessin Rec Center

7259 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin

Littles Can Stay and Play at Whitehall

This program is designed to allow children to play and explore in a relaxed, less structured setting, and give caregivers an opportunity to connect with each other and their children. The experience will be play-based. Age-appropriate toys will be set up at various play stations in the two rooms at the center. At the end of each session, we will sing some songs and pop lots of bubbles! Class is designed for children ages 10mo - 5yrs of age and a caregiver. $24 for 4 weeks.

Stay and Play

Thursdays, 11 -11:45 a.m.

Whitehall Recreation Center

735 Mapleton Avenue, Middletown

Make a Tumbled Sea Glass Tree at the Whitehall Rec Center

Learn how to make a festive lighted tumbled sea glass tree. You will select your glass and be guided through the process of applying the glass to the lighted form. No experience is necessary. All materials provided. One 3-hour class. $40, $35 NCC Residents plus an additional $30 material fee due to instructor. Adults

Make a Sea Glass Tree

Friday, December 1, 6 - 9 p.m.

Whitehall Recreation Center

735 Mapleton Avenue, Middletown

Holiday Open House at Rockwood Park & Museum - Save the Date

Enjoy a spectacular holiday display of lights in the park, museum tours, free photos with Santa, and performances from local choirs, dance companies, and more. In addition, you will find The Santa Shop which includes students and groups making and selling crafts, jewelry, and other gift items. FREE

Holiday Open House

December 1 and 2, 5 - 9 p.m.

Tree lighting Friday, December 1, 6 p.m.

Rockwood Museum & Park

4651 Washington Street Extension, North Wilmington

Holiday Celebration and Market at Glasgow Park - Save the Date

Join us as we come together to celebrate the festive holiday season. There will be music, gift, and specialty food vendors, a holiday train ride, make a craft, live performances, refreshments, and more. Don’t forget to bring your camera to take a picture with Santa and our costumed characters! FREE

Holiday Celebration & Market

December 8 and 9, 5 - 8 p.m.

Tree lighting Friday, December 8, 7 p.m.

Glasgow Regional Park

2275 Pulaski Hwy, Bear

Winter Youth Sports Clinics Registration Now Open

Learn a new sport or hone your skills! Youth Sports Clinics ar designed for beginning to intermediate level players. Program includes warm-up stretches, skill instruction, individual drills, and group drills. Proper athletic attire and footwear required. New Castle County and First State Orthopaedics are pleased to offer a limited number of reduced rate and multi-child discounts on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact the Sports Office at 302-395-5890 for more information. Most clinics begin the week of January 7. Six one-hour sessions. $86, $80 NCC residents per session. Ages 6-18

Baseball - Infield/Hitting - Ages 13-18 - Sundays, 8:15 a.m.

Baseball - Infield/Hitting - Ages 8-12 - Sundays, 9:30 a.m.

Baseball - Pitching - Ages 9-13 - Sundasy, 1:15 p.m.

Baseball - Basics/All Skills - Ages 6-10 - Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Basketball - Ages 8-18 - Sundays, 10:45 a.m.

Softball - Ages 8-14 - Sundays, 12 p.m.

Winter Youth Sports Clinics

Hockessin Rec Center (PAL)

7259 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin

Wellness

All-Levels Yoga at Hockessin Rec Center

A class for the newcomer and the seasoned yogi. Poses are adapted to suit individual needs. We will focus on moving the body in various planes of movement to promote healing and restoration. Each class will conclude with a relaxation/meditation which can be done seated or lying down. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your mat and water bottle. $6 drop-in fee. Free for 55+ Lifestyle Members. Adults



Mondays, 6-7 p.m.

Fridays, 9 - 10 a.m.

Hockessin Recreation Center

7259 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin

Zumba at Whitehall Rec Center

Zumba Fitness is a program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. It incorporates interval training alternating fast and slow rhythms to help improve cardiovascular fitness. Zumba Toning uses lightweight toning sticks to enhance rhythm and tone all their target zones, including arms, abs, and thighs. It combines body sculpting exercises and high-energy cardio work to create a calorie-torching, strength-training fitness party!

Please register by calling 302-378-5599. $6 drop-in fee per class.

Mondays, 6:30 -7:30 p.m.

Thursdays, 6:30 -7:30 p.m.

Whitehall Recreation Center

735 Mapleton Avenue, Middletown

Flow Yoga at Rockwood Park

Come for an hour of fun and relaxation and learn the art of Flow Yoga with instructor Maryann Quinn. Bring a mat, blocks, towel, and water. $10, $6 NCC residents. Ages 16-Adults



Tuesdays, 9 - 10 a.m.

Rockwood Park

4651 Washington Street Extension, North Wilmington

Yoga at Garfield Park Rec Center

Learn the basics of breathing and pose. Bring your mind and spirit into harmony. Relax your body and ease your tension. Bring a padded mat, empty stomach, towel, and water. $6 per week payable by month. Adults



Beginner/Intermediate Yoga

Tuesdays/Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Drop-in fee $11, $6 NCC Residents, payable by month

Garfield Park Recreation Center

26 Karlyn Drive, New Castle

PM Yoga and Meditation at Rockwood Park

Rockwood is now offering a weekday evening yoga practice that emphasizes conscious breathing techniques and gentle movement. We will be moving indoors as the weather cools. Make space in your day for a healthy presence of mind. Please bring a mat, towel, water, and blocks if you use them. $10, $6 NCC residents. Ages 16 - Adults



Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Rockwood Park

4651 Washington Street Extension, North Wilmington

Vinyasa Yoga at Rockwood Park

Rockwood is proud to start offering a weekend yoga practice! This Vinyasa Flow will challenge you to advance your practice through skill-building specifically tailored to your body’s needs and abilities. Please bring a mat, towel, water and blocks if you use them. Difficulty level: 2-3 of 4. $10, $6 NCC residents, $2 for ArtReach Members*. Ages 14-Adults



Saturdays, 9 - 10 a.m.

Rockwood Park

4651 Washington Street Extension, North Wilmington

Please use the "Art-Reach2023" coupon code at checkout to unlock the membership discount - must provide proof of membership at the beginning of the program.

Call For Vendors: Art Fest 2024!

We are now accepting vendor applications for the 4th Annual Art Fest Outdoor Art Fair in The Town of Whitehall from artists, crafters, and homemade vendors. Art Fest at Whitehall will take place Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10 am-2 pm (Rain Date: Sunday, April 28, 2024, from 10 am-2 pm) in the Town of Whitehall, 801 Mapleton Ave, Middletown, Delaware 19709. This free, outdoor, public event celebrates local and regional artists and makers who display and sell their artwork and goods. 

Teaching Artist Opportunities at The Art Studio

We are looking for creative, experienced, and motivated teaching artists to help us expand our offerings! Current areas of interest are accessible art classes for people of all abilities, hosting creative youth birthday parties, outdoor art programming, and expanding art programming in Middletown/Townsend.