Contest: Now Read This!
OK, Out & About contest lovers, we’re freshening things for the beginning of our 39th year. The questions will be based on two articles in this month’s issue. Answer correctly and you could win a cool prize. Email your answers by Mar. 17 to Contact@TSNPub.com with the subject line: I READ IT! We will choose three winners from correct submissions.
1. Ireland replaced what country as the primary source of workers for the DuPont Company in the early 1800s?
2. What is the name of the hotel that once occupied the building that is currently operating as The Queen?
Dine Downtown & Get Rewarded
The Dine Downtown Deal returns, rewarding diners for supporting Downtown Wilmington eateries. Dine in or take out five times through March 31 and earn a gift card worth 20% of your total spending, redeemable at a Downtown business. Submit receipts by April 30. Details at DowntownWilmingtonDe.com.
Call For Entries: New Castle County Art Contest
Entries are now open for “Rooted in Nature,” the 8th Annual NCC heARTed Art Contest, inviting artists of all ages to create work inspired by the natural world. Presented in partnership with New Castle County Libraries, this year’s theme draws inspiration from the NEA Big Read selection The Seed Keeper. All entries must be submitted by May 4. Learn more at NewCastleDE.gov/1822/NCC-HeARTed-Art-Contest.
Indoor Golf Venue Coming To Wilmington Riverfront
Buccini Pollin Group and Byler Holdings have announced The Clubhouse of Delaware, a new 8,000-square-foot indoor golf and social venue opening in spring 2026 on Wilmington’s Riverfront beside Penn Cinema’s IMAX theater. The facility will feature nine state-of-the-art golf simulators and a full-service restaurant designed to bring year-round entertainment to the bustling Wilmington Riverfront. The venue also plans to offer golf lessons, instruction, and youth programming to ensure that local schools and young golfers can take advantage of the space. Follow The Clubhouse on Facebook at @Clubhouse-of-Delaware for updates.
Delaware Tourism Office Brings World Cup Excitement Home
The Delaware Tourism Office, an official promotional partner of Philadelphia Soccer 2026, will host a series of statewide watch parties for select FIFA World Cup™ 2026 matches this June, bringing large-screen match viewing and pre-match entertainment to communities across all three counties. Scheduled watch parties include USA vs. Paraguay at the Bob Carpenter Center, Newark (June 12); Germany vs. Ivory Coast at Hudson Fields, Milton (June 20); Uruguay vs. Spain at the Delaware State Fairgrounds, Harrington (June 26); and the World Cup™ Final at the University of Delaware Stadium (July 19). Tickets go on sale March 5 at VisitDelaware.com/worldcup.
Do More 24
Anyone who donates to their favorite nonprofit during Do More 24 Delaware will make a bigger impact than on any other day of the year. This year’s campaign, which has participation from more than 500 Delaware nonprofits, starts March 5 at 6pm and concludes March 6 at 6pm. More than 25 sponsors have joined forces to provide matching gifts, incentives and rewards to make every donation count for more. Visit DoMore24Delaware.org.
New Book Chronicles Delaware History
The Story of Delaware in 100 Landmarks, part of the 250History Semiquincentennial Series, highlights 100 sites across the state, from colonial buildings and cultural institutions to lesser-known local treasures. The illustrated volume by Doug Gelbert offers readers an accessible overview of Delaware’s history, traditions, and unique stories. The book is now available for purchase on Amazon.com.
Fork Cancer Delaware
The inaugural Fork Cancer Delaware, hosted by the American Cancer Society, will take place April 30 at Old Town Hall in Downtown Wilmington. The event will showcase top local chefs, cocktails, and entertainment while raising funds to support cancer research, advocacy, and patient services. Proceeds benefit the organization’s mission to improve outcomes for people with cancer and their families. More at ForkCancerDe.org.
Summer Ballet Programs at Whitehall
First State Ballet Theater invites dancers of all ages to experience summer ballet at Whitehall, with ongoing enrollment available. Children ages 4-8 can join the Children’s Workshop July 6–10, while older students, ages 8–18, can attend the Whitehall Summer Intensive August 3–14. Additional 8-week summer sessions run June 22–August 13, offering daily classes in Ballet, Pointe, Creative Movement, and adult programs. For more classes and registration visit FirstStateBallet.org.
Friends of Hockessin Library Celebrates 50 Years
The Friends of the Hockessin Library is celebrating 50 years of supporting the Library with new investments in community access and programming. Funding initiatives include expanding the Delaware Libraries’ Museum Pass Program — which allows library card holders to check out free passes to participating museums — to include six additional regional institutions, as well as sponsoring adult art workshops facilitated by the Center for Creative Arts. More at FriendsOfTheHockessinLibrary.org.
