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VIRTUAL BEGINNER'S WATERCOLOR

June 2, 2021, 6:00 PM - June 23, 2021, 8:00 PM @ Virtual Art Studio Program

Four 2-hour virtual classes. Learn watercolor techniques and how to apply them to a painting. Techniques include washes, brush work, glazing and color mixing. Practice each skill and combine them in a final project. Students will receive a list of materials they are asked to purchase on their own prior to the start of class. Zoom meeting invitation and material list will be sent out after registration. Ages: 16+

VIRTUAL ACRYLIC PAINTING

June 4, 2021, 6:00 PM - June 25, 2021, 8:00 PM @ Virtual Art Studio Program

Four 2-hour virtual classes. Learn fundamental painting techniques and create a painting from still life, landscapes or colorful abstraction. Explore adding mediums for transparency, texture, color mixing and mark making. Students will receive a list of materials they are asked to purchase on their own prior to the start of class. Zoom meeting invitation and material list will be sent out after registration. Ages: 16+

NUNO SILK SCARVES

June 15, 2021, 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM @ Art Studio

One 4½-hour class. Layer fine, hand-dyed silk cloth and wisps of soft merino wool to felt fibers together, creating a light, beautifully textured scarf. Process is very hands-on. Ice or Indigo scarf can be embellished with this process. Additional $30 materials fee due to instructor. ($15 if using Ice or Indigo Dyed Scarf from previous class.) Teens/Adults. Face masks are required. Social distancing protocols in effect.

PAINTING WITH WOOL - INTRO TO NEEDLE FELTING

June 22, 2021, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM @ Art Studio

One 1½-hour class. In this one session workshop we will introduce the basics of flat needle felting. Using special barbed needles we will take prefelt and wisps of wool roving to create painterly images. Open to beginners and experienced artists. Everyone can successfully create a finished piece. Additional $10 materials fee due to instructor. Teens/Adults. Face masks are required. Social distancing protocols in effect.

Watercolor Weeknights - Painting Found Objects

June 22, 2021, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Art Studio Virtual Class

Paint along with our amazing watercolor instructor, Karen Berstler, in a series of one-night virtual painting events. Choose from curated themes and join us for one or all painting sessions. This series is ideal for someone with experience looking to practice their skills in a fun, helpful and encouraging environment. Material list will be provided. Themes: June 1 – Watercolor Study of Your Favorite Veggies June 22 – Painting Found Objects July 13 – Watercolor Study of Your Favorite Flowers July 27 – Painting Found Objects

Board of Adjustment Virtual Public Hearing

June 17, 2021, 6:00 PM @ New Castle Room NCC Government Center

Board of Adjustment Virtual Public Hearing

June 24, 2021, 6:00 PM @ New Castle Room NCC Government Center

Historic Review Board Virtual Public Hearing

June 15, 2021, 5:00 PM @ New Castle Room NCC Government Center

Planning Board Virtual Business Meeting

June 15, 2021, 9:00 AM @ New Castle Room

Resource Protection Area Technical Advisory Committee Public Hearing

June 23, 2021, 9:30 AM @ New Castle Room

Personnel Subcommittee

June 15, 2021, 2:00 PM @ Zoom Virtual Webinar - Meeting links and phone numbers are listed on the agenda.

Land Use Committee

June 15, 2021, 3:00 PM @ Zoom Virtual Webinar - Meeting links and phone numbers are listed on the agenda.

Executive Committee

June 22, 2021, 3:00 PM @ Zoom Virtual Webinar - Meeting links and phone numbers are listed on the agenda.

Community Services Committee

June 22, 2021, 4:00 PM @ Zoom Virtual Webinar - Meeting links and phone numbers are listed on the agenda.

Finance Committee

June 22, 2021, 5:00 PM @ Zoom Virtual Webinar - Meeting links and phone numbers are listed on the agenda.

Council Meeting

June 22, 2021, 6:30 PM @ Zoom Virtual Webinar - Meeting links and phone numbers are listed on the agenda.

Neighborhood Walk and Stretch

June 15, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Garfield Park Recreation Center

Instructor: Andrew Holtz, Prime U Fitness This 60 minute class is geared to those seeking cardio exercise while enjoying local scenery. In this class walkers will focus on proper warm up, cool down and walk technique while exploring the local neighborhood. The participants should wear comfortable footwear and appropriate clothing. Bring your hand weights for a more intense workout. Adults Class meets in the parking lot for sign-in and temp checks. Please wear your mask.

Outdoor Line Dancing at Garfield Park

June 15, 2021, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Garfield Park Recreation Center

Favorite GPRC instructor Winston shows you how to do basic line dances outdoors at Garfield Park from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Join the fun as you get basic line dance instruction then show off what you've learned in the last half of the class. Adults Drop-in. $6 fee due at time of class.

Neighborhood Walk and Stretch

June 17, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Garfield Park Recreation Center

Instructor: Andrew Holtz, Prime U Fitness This 60 minute class is geared to those seeking cardio exercise while enjoying local scenery. In this class walkers will focus on proper warm up, cool down and walk technique while exploring the local neighborhood. The participants should wear comfortable footwear and appropriate clothing. Bring your hand weights for a more intense workout. Adults Class meets in the parking lot for sign-in and temp checks. Please wear your mask.

Outdoor Line Dancing at Garfield Park

June 17, 2021, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Garfield Park Recreation Center

Favorite GPRC instructor Winston shows you how to do basic line dances outdoors at Garfield Park from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Join the fun as you get basic line dance instruction then show off what you've learned in the last half of the class. Adults Drop-in. $6 fee due at time of class.

Neighborhood Walk and Stretch

June 22, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Garfield Park Recreation Center

Instructor: Andrew Holtz, Prime U Fitness This 60 minute class is geared to those seeking cardio exercise while enjoying local scenery. In this class walkers will focus on proper warm up, cool down and walk technique while exploring the local neighborhood. The participants should wear comfortable footwear and appropriate clothing. Bring your hand weights for a more intense workout. Adults Class meets in the parking lot for sign-in and temp checks. Please wear your mask.

Outdoor Line Dancing at Garfield Park

June 22, 2021, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Garfield Park Recreation Center

Favorite GPRC instructor Winston shows you how to do basic line dances outdoors at Garfield Park from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Join the fun as you get basic line dance instruction then show off what you've learned in the last half of the class. Adults Drop-in. $6 fee due at time of class.

Neighborhood Walk and Stretch

June 24, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Garfield Park Recreation Center

Instructor: Andrew Holtz, Prime U Fitness This 60 minute class is geared to those seeking cardio exercise while enjoying local scenery. In this class walkers will focus on proper warm up, cool down and walk technique while exploring the local neighborhood. The participants should wear comfortable footwear and appropriate clothing. Bring your hand weights for a more intense workout. Adults Class meets in the parking lot for sign-in and temp checks. Please wear your mask.

Outdoor Line Dancing at Garfield Park

June 24, 2021, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Garfield Park Recreation Center

Favorite GPRC instructor Winston shows you how to do basic line dances outdoors at Garfield Park from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Join the fun as you get basic line dance instruction then show off what you've learned in the last half of the class. Adults Drop-in. $6 fee due at time of class.

Neighborhood Walk and Stretch

June 29, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Garfield Park Recreation Center

Instructor: Andrew Holtz, Prime U Fitness This 60 minute class is geared to those seeking cardio exercise while enjoying local scenery. In this class walkers will focus on proper warm up, cool down and walk technique while exploring the local neighborhood. The participants should wear comfortable footwear and appropriate clothing. Bring your hand weights for a more intense workout. Adults Class meets in the parking lot for sign-in and temp checks. Please wear your mask.

Tai Chi in Glasgow Park

June 15, 2021, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM @ Bank Barn

Tai Chi combines soft flowing movements with proper breathing techniques. Continued practice can relieve stress, increase strength and flexibility, energize the body and even lower blood pressure. Adults

Outdoor Yoga in Nature at Glasgow Park

June 15, 2021, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM @ Glasgow Regional Park

This weekly class is geared for people who are looking for an emphasis on anatomy and how to best move their body to minimize pain and increase ease of movement in everyday life. Bring your own yoga mat, two yoga blocks, small blanket or towel and water bottle. Social distancing should be practiced in combination with other everyday preventive actions to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including wearing masks, avoiding touching your face with unwashed hands, and frequently washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Please contact Heather.Mergenthaler@newcastlede.gov with any questions.

Family Yoga at Glasgow Park

June 15, 2021, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Glasgow Regional Park

This weekly class is geared for the entire family! Let’s become familiar with yoga poses, breathing techniques, and reduce stress all while having fun with the family. Games, stories, and music will be incorporated into this fun, non-competitive class. Bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. All ages Social distancing should be practiced in combination with other everyday preventive actions to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including wearing masks, avoiding touching your face with unwashed hands, and frequently washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Please contact Heather.Mergenthaler@newcastlede.gov with any questions.

Summer Concert Series at Glasgow Park

June 17, 2021, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Concert Lawn

Local live musical entertainment brought to the community by Gable Music Ventures.

Glasgow Park Farmers Market

June 18, 2021, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Glasgow Regional Park

Market season opens at five locations, Route 9 Library, Bellevue Community Center in Claymont, Westside at Cool Spring Park (Wilmington), Glasgow Park and Carousel Park. All markets offer fresh and local produce and foods, entertainment, information and fresh air. All markets accept multiple forms of payment including credit cards, SNAP, EBT and WIC vouchers. All ages

Tai Chi in Glasgow Park

June 22, 2021, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM @ Bank Barn

Tai Chi combines soft flowing movements with proper breathing techniques. Continued practice can relieve stress, increase strength and flexibility, energize the body and even lower blood pressure. Adults

Outdoor Yoga in Nature at Glasgow Park

June 22, 2021, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM @ Glasgow Regional Park

This weekly class is geared for people who are looking for an emphasis on anatomy and how to best move their body to minimize pain and increase ease of movement in everyday life. Bring your own yoga mat, two yoga blocks, small blanket or towel and water bottle. Social distancing should be practiced in combination with other everyday preventive actions to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including wearing masks, avoiding touching your face with unwashed hands, and frequently washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Please contact Heather.Mergenthaler@newcastlede.gov with any questions.

Family Yoga at Glasgow Park

June 22, 2021, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Glasgow Regional Park

This weekly class is geared for the entire family! Let’s become familiar with yoga poses, breathing techniques, and reduce stress all while having fun with the family. Games, stories, and music will be incorporated into this fun, non-competitive class. Bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. All ages Social distancing should be practiced in combination with other everyday preventive actions to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including wearing masks, avoiding touching your face with unwashed hands, and frequently washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Please contact Heather.Mergenthaler@newcastlede.gov with any questions.

Summer Concert Series at Glasgow Park

June 24, 2021, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Concert Lawn

Local live musical entertainment brought to the community by Gable Music Ventures.

Full Moon Yoga at Glasgow Park

June 24, 2021, 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM @ Glasgow Regional Park

Full Moon Yoga on each full moon throughtout the spring and summer. Enjoy Glasgow Park at night, illuminated by the FULL MOON. Yoga lasts 45 minutes. Dress for outside and in comfortable clothes and bring your own yoga mat. $5 fee per full moon class. Registration required by emailing Heather.Mergenthaler@newcastlede.gov

Glasgow Park Farmers Market

June 25, 2021, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Glasgow Regional Park

Market season opens at five locations, Route 9 Library, Bellevue Community Center in Claymont, Westside at Cool Spring Park (Wilmington), Glasgow Park and Carousel Park. All markets offer fresh and local produce and foods, entertainment, information and fresh air. All markets accept multiple forms of payment including credit cards, SNAP, EBT and WIC vouchers. All ages

Outdoor Yoga in Nature at Glasgow Park

June 29, 2021, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM @ Glasgow Regional Park

This weekly class is geared for people who are looking for an emphasis on anatomy and how to best move their body to minimize pain and increase ease of movement in everyday life. Bring your own yoga mat, two yoga blocks, small blanket or towel and water bottle. Social distancing should be practiced in combination with other everyday preventive actions to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including wearing masks, avoiding touching your face with unwashed hands, and frequently washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Please contact Heather.Mergenthaler@newcastlede.gov with any questions.

Family Yoga at Glasgow Park

June 29, 2021, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Glasgow Regional Park

This weekly class is geared for the entire family! Let’s become familiar with yoga poses, breathing techniques, and reduce stress all while having fun with the family. Games, stories, and music will be incorporated into this fun, non-competitive class. Bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. All ages Social distancing should be practiced in combination with other everyday preventive actions to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including wearing masks, avoiding touching your face with unwashed hands, and frequently washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Please contact Heather.Mergenthaler@newcastlede.gov with any questions.

Summer Concert Series at Glasgow Park presents What the Funk

June 24, 2021, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Bank Barn

Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy a summer evening of local music. What the Funk is a 7 piece band playing a wide range of funk, soul and dance music from all eras. Horns, 2 keyboard players, guitar, bass, drums and great vocals jamming some killer tunes are sure to have you saying "What the Funk!"

Rockwood's Historic Structures Walking Tour

June 13, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM @ Rockwood Park & Museum

Take a rare walk back in time to learn how the existing and lost structures of Rockwood completed a working estate. Your guide will be dressed in vintage clothing and will use vintage photographs to provide you with the history of Rockwood as you walk from structure to structure. Tour is approximately 90 minutes in length and covers approximately 1 mile to include surfaces of grass, gravel and paved areas. Comfortable walking shoes and ability to traverse locations of the tour are recommended. Face masks required, social distancing, temperature checks, and a brief COVID evaluation form. Ages 14+

Rockwood Flow Yoga

June 15, 2021, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Outdoor exercise with instructor Mary Ann Quinn Hendrix. Come for an hour of fun and relaxation at Rockwood Park and learn the art of Flow Yoga. Program is offered every Tuesday beginning May 4. Please bring a mat, blocks, towel, water. All COVID protocols will be in place to include social distancing, face masks (during class), temperature checks, and a brief COVID form will be required. ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED ONGOING PROGRAM - TUESDAYS, 9 A.M. FEE: 6.00 IN COUNTY; 9.00 OUT OF COUNTY AGE: ADULTS 16 AND UP REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Rockwood House Tours

June 18, 2021, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Rockwood Museum

Take a tour of the mansion rooms to see how the Bringhurst family and their staff lived at Rockwood at the turn of the twentieth century. Masks required for the duration of the tour. Reservations required. Space is limited. Tours at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m. Get your tickets now

Rockwood House Tours

June 19, 2021, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Rockwood Museum

Take a tour of the mansion rooms to see how the Bringhurst family and their staff lived at Rockwood at the turn of the twentieth century. Masks required for the duration of the tour. Reservations required. Space is limited. Tours at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m. Get your tickets now

A Gentleman’s House and Garden Tour at Rockwood

June 19, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Rockwood Park & Museum

History lovers will enjoy a garden walk as your guide shares the story behind the building of Rockwood Mansion and Gardens. Topics covered include architecture of the mansion, the history of Joseph Shipley's family, and the garden's unique design. Please visit Rockwood.org to view a short video about the history of Rockwood. Please meet your tour guide in the courtyard. Online registration required. Participants are asked to bring a folding chair.

Rockwood's Poetry in the Garden

June 19, 2021, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Rockwood Park & Museum

Local poet, David P. Kozinski, presents “Poems of Place." Whether it’s a rural junkyard, a city street, or a riverbank, the setting of a poem can focus the emotional scope and expand the meaning of a poem. David P. Kozinski will read and discuss poems by James Dickey, Yolanda Wisher and others in which the setting becomes a character in a mini-drama, along with some poems of his own in which place plays a key role. Bring a poem or two to share in the ‘open mic’ that will follow the reading. Outdoor program to be held on the Veranda area of the Museum. In the event of rain, we will use the covered patio area of the Museum. Registration required. Participants are required observe all posted and state safety protocols. $10, $5 for NCC residents. Ages 14 - Adults

Rockwood Paranormal Walking Tours

June 19, 2021, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Rockwood Park & Museum

Embark on an exciting new outdoor paranormal investigation of Rockwood Park. This is a rare opportunity to find out what paranormal activity may be going on outside the walls of the famously haunted mansion. Investigators get an opportunity to help in the search using sophisticated paranormal equipment. The tour meets at the mansion courtyard (museum Visitor's Entrance). Attendees must be able to traverse walks, hills, and occasional uneven surfaces of the park. This is an outdoor walking tour; no interiors of buildings are explored. Weather permitting. Please wear appropriate shoes; surfaces include grass, gravel, bricks, and paved areas. Tour begins promptly at 8:00 p.m. Maximum of 10 participants. Face masks, social distancing, temperature checks, and a brief COVID form required. Registration required. Ages 14-Adults

Rockwood's Historic Structures Walking Tour

June 20, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM @ Rockwood Park & Museum

Take a rare walk back in time to learn how the existing and lost structures of Rockwood completed a working estate. Your guide will be dressed in vintage clothing and will use vintage photographs to provide you with the history of Rockwood as you walk from structure to structure. Tour is approximately 90 minutes in length and covers approximately 1 mile to include surfaces of grass, gravel and paved areas. Comfortable walking shoes and ability to traverse locations of the tour are recommended. Face masks required, social distancing, temperature checks, and a brief COVID evaluation form. Ages 14+

Rockwood Flow Yoga

June 22, 2021, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Outdoor exercise with instructor Mary Ann Quinn Hendrix. Come for an hour of fun and relaxation at Rockwood Park and learn the art of Flow Yoga. Program is offered every Tuesday beginning May 4. Please bring a mat, blocks, towel, water. All COVID protocols will be in place to include social distancing, face masks (during class), temperature checks, and a brief COVID form will be required. ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED ONGOING PROGRAM - TUESDAYS, 9 A.M. FEE: 6.00 IN COUNTY; 9.00 OUT OF COUNTY AGE: ADULTS 16 AND UP REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Rockwood's Watercolors

June 22, 2021, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Rockwood Park & Museum

Instructor Donna Downs will help kids choose a scene from the beautiful grounds of Rockwood and learn the technique of watercolor painting. Objective is to combine color, art and nature. No experience required. Comfortable walking shoes are required. Meet in the courtyard of the Visitor's Entrance to the museum. In the event of rain, program may be held in the covered patio area of the Museum. Social distancing and face masks required. Pre-registration required. Brief COVID form and temperature checks will be done prior to the start of class. $3 NCC Residents, $6 out-of-county residents. Ages 6-12. Rockwood's Watercolors Wednesday, May 25, 5 p.m. 4651 Washington Street Extension, North Wilmington

Rockwood House Tours

June 25, 2021, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Rockwood Museum

Take a tour of the mansion rooms to see how the Bringhurst family and their staff lived at Rockwood at the turn of the twentieth century. Masks required for the duration of the tour. Reservations required. Space is limited. Tours at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m. Get your tickets now

The Grand Presents Ryan Hamilton - Summer Lawn Concerts at Rockwood Park

June 25, 2021, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ South Lawn

Ryan recently released his first stand-up special. The one-hour Netflix original Happy Face, follows a wealth of television appearances and a non-stop headlining tour. Armed with the unique perspective of growing up in rural Idaho to become a favorite in the New York stand-up comedy scene, he’s one-of-a-kind. He’s been named one of Rolling Stone’s Five Comics to Watch, and recent appearances include The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Conan, and opening spots for Jerry Seinfeld. Ryan is endearing stand-up lovers, and his future is bright. “One of the most reliably funny regulars at the Comedy Cellar, an observational comic who often riffs on the absurdity of his own wholesomeness.” –The New York Times “It was fresh, poignant, and light-hearted without sacrificing depth.” – Forget The Box review of Ryan’s show “Edgy, Boundary-Pushing Comedian” at the 2017 Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival Click Here for Frequently Asked Questions

Ice Cream Festival at Rockwood Park

June 26, 2021, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM @ Rockwood Park & Museum

An easy breezy light version of the Ice Cream Festival returns to Rockwood Park on June 26 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. This pared down, FREE, version of the Ice Cream Festival invites you to bring your picnic lunch, chairs and blankets to relax outdoors at beautiful Rockwood Park as you browse the shops of First State Flea Market, listen to great live local music, and enjoy some local ice cream and other treats. Come out to support small local business and spend some time with your community. All ages. Free admission

The Grand Presents The Rock Orchestra - The Who - Summer Lawn Concerts at Rockwood Park

June 26, 2021, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ South Lawn

The Rock Orchestra returns to the stage with it's popular Evening of The Who show. This production delivers hits and deep cuts by the classic band, note for note. The band features Joe Trainor (vocals), Scott Lawing (guitar), Kurt Houff (guitar), Brian O'Sullivan (keyboards), Tony Cappella (bass) and Matt Urban (drums) with Jill Knapp, Matt Casarino and Christine McAllister on backing vocals. Don't miss this amazing tribute to one of Rock's biggest bands in one of Delaware's most beautiful settings. Click Here for Frequently Asked Questions

Rockwood Flow Yoga

June 29, 2021, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Outdoor exercise with instructor Mary Ann Quinn Hendrix. Come for an hour of fun and relaxation at Rockwood Park and learn the art of Flow Yoga. Program is offered every Tuesday beginning May 4. Please bring a mat, blocks, towel, water. All COVID protocols will be in place to include social distancing, face masks (during class), temperature checks, and a brief COVID form will be required. ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED ONGOING PROGRAM - TUESDAYS, 9 A.M. FEE: 6.00 IN COUNTY; 9.00 OUT OF COUNTY AGE: ADULTS 16 AND UP REGISTRATION REQUIRED