Don’t Get Faked Out!
In the spirit of April Fools’ Day, we’ve placed a fake ad in this issue. Tell us the page number we’ve placed it on and you can win lunch or a cool prize. Email your answer by April 17 to Contact@TSNPub.com with the subject line: I Found the Fake Ad. We will choose three winners from correct submissions.
Congrats to Carolina Auba, Seth South and Helen Gentile, who had the answers to last month’s Now Read This! contest — France, Clayton House.
Guitar Virtuoso Visits Wilmington
Wilmington Classical Guitar will present award-winning guitarist Leonela Alejandrop on April 11 at 7pm at Presbyterian Church of the Covenant (503 Duncan Rd, Wilmington). Opening the program is guitarists Keith Calmes. Alejandro, known for her dynamic and expressive performances, will present works by composers Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Brouwer and more. She will also lead a masterclass at 1pm the same day, which is free to observe and open to the public (registration required). More at WilmingtonGuitar.org.
Volunteers Needed For Annual Christina River Watershed Cleanup
The 31st annual Christina River Watershed Cleanup will take place April 11, beginning at 9am. Volunteers are invited to help remove debris from the Christina River and its tributaries, preserving a watershed that provides more than 75% of New Castle County’s water supply. Since 1992, more than 360 tons of trash have been cleared. Participants should wear long sleeves, pants, boots, and bring gloves, insect repellent, and sunscreen. Waders are recommended for some sites. Register at ChristinaRiverCleanup.org.
Give Your Garden A Glow Up
Looking to refresh your garden this spring? The Delaware Center for Horticulture hosts its annual Spring Tree & Plant Sale on April 25. Explore a curated selection of herbs, vegetables, perennials, natives, shrubs, and small trees, hand-picked for local landscapes. Plant experts will offer guidance, and every purchase supports community greening programs. More at TheDCH.org/spring-tree-plant-sale.
Event At Eastside Charter School Aims To Help Those Living With MS
Wilmington’s Eastside Charter School will host an MS Education & Awareness Panel on April 25 from 10am-12:30pm. The event will offer expert insights into care for those living with Multiple Sclerosis, as well as provide information on MS community resources and offer personal stories from individuals living with MS.
“As someone living with MS and leading Project MS Shift here in Delaware, I see firsthand how important visibility, education, and community connection are,” says AJé English, founder of Project MS Shift, which is helping to organize the event.
In addition to English, other panelists will include Dr. Jason Silversteen (D.O.), Shraddha Matel (PA-C, MSCS), and Bristina Pearson, an MS warrior and owner of Lord Make Me Over Salon. Chair of the Delaware Health Care Commission Neil Hockstein will moderate the discussion. A live Q&A will also take place. More at ProjectSHIFT.net.
Mimosas for Marrow 5K
Oakley Overcomes, Inc. hosts the 4th annual Mimosa for Marrow 5k on April 18 from 9-11am at Catherine Rooney’s in Wilmington, raising awareness and supporting families affected by blood cancers. The event was created by local moms, Sam and Brittany, after Sam’s daughter Oakley received a lifesaving bone marrow transplant in 2022. Run/walk participants can enjoy live music, food, activities, and a free mimosa (21+). All proceeds help expand the bone marrow donor registry and save lives. Register at MimosasForMarrow.com.
Wilmington Garden Center Bids Farewell
After 55 years, Old Country Gardens in North Wilmington will permanently close on December 31, 2026. The owners are retiring but hope a buyer will be found to continue operations at the Foulk Road garden center. Customers are invited to enjoy a final year of gardening supplies, though plant warranties won’t apply and gift certificates will expire at year’s end. More at
Local Poet Releases New Chapbook
Delaware poet Adam Gianforcaro’s new chapbook, Poems to Stage Dive To, examines the journey of self-acceptance and queer joy through the often hyper-masculine environment of hardcore punk shows in Philly and Delaware. Through raw, vulnerable poems, Gianforcaro captures the search for community and belonging. Pre-orders for this compelling, locally rooted collection are available now at StanchionZine.com.
Prom Night Reimagined
On April 18, City Theater Company hosts Prom Night, a nostalgic, year-end fundraiser from 7–10pm at The Delaware Contemporary on Wilmington’s Riverfront. Relive — or reinvent — prom memories with music by DJ Zip, drinks, raffle and auction prizes, and an evening of throwback fun. Guests are encouraged to express themselves freely — any decade, any style, any vibe. All proceeds benefit CTC and Fearless Improv. More at City-Theater.org.
