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Drawing and Nature Walk in Rockwood Park

September 27, 2020, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Rockwood Park & Museum

Bring any sized sketch pad and pencil for an enjoyable creative afternoon in the park. Begin with an outdoor sketching lesson with drawing instructor, Karen Berstler. Take a nature walk and learn about Rockwood Park historical facts, designs and creators. Stop at various locations to sketch the garden's beauty. Karen will be there to answer any sketching questions during the walk. Leave with the beginnings of your very own nature book! Meet in the Mansion's Courtyard by the Visitor's Entrance to start the class. • Social distancing will be in practice during the tour. • Face masks are required. • PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED • TOUR LIMITED TO 10

Board of Adjustment Virtual Public Hearing

September 24, 2020, 6:00 PM @ New Castle Room NCC Government Center

Resource Protection Area Technical Advisory Committee Virtual Public Hearing

September 30, 2020, 9:30 AM @ New Castle Room

Drop-In Volleyball

September 24, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Delcastle Recreational Park

NCC Sports presents drop-in volleyball for adults (18+) outdoors at Delcastle Park. Get outside and play the sport you’ve missed! Games are for fun, and recreation and are self-officiated. No registration required. Ages 18+. FREE Rules: Participants will be assigned to a team upon arrival, and there is a max of 40 participants per session on 2 courts. Temperatures will be checked by a NCC staff member before participants can play and a hold harmless/Covid 19 form must be signed. Players should stay within their designated zone on the court to ensure social distancing. Masks must be worn off the court. Masks may be worn during play. Please stay home if you are ill.

Carousel Park Farmers Market

September 25, 2020, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Carousel Park & Equestrian Center

FACE COVERING: All customers must wear face coverings to enter the market area. SOCIAL DISTANCING: Maintain, at minimum, six feet of distance between you & other customers, vendors & staff. NO LINGERING: Please do not linger or congregate inside the market. Spend as little time as possible with each vendor to allow continuous flow of customers through the market. NO TOUCHING: Please do not touch market items. Tell the vendor the items you would like to purchase and the vendor will bag them for you. NO PETS: Only service animals are permitted at the market at this time. PAYMENT: Cash payment is acceptable, but please utilize electronic payment where you are able. Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program and WIC vouchers accepted. Please note that most vendors at Carousel are cash only. DO NOT ENTER WITH ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS: Fever, shortness of breath, or coughing. If you are feeling sick, please stay home & contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Glasgow Park Farmers Market

September 25, 2020, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Bank Barn

FACE COVERING: All customers must wear face coverings to enter the market area. SOCIAL DISTANCING: Maintain, at minimum, six feet of distance between you & other customers, vendors & staff. NO LINGERING: Please do not linger or congregate inside the market. Spend as little time as possible with each vendor to allow continuous flow of customers through the market. NO TOUCHING: Please do not touch market items. Tell the vendor the items you would like to purchase and the vendor will bag them for you. NO PETS: Only service animals are permitted at the market at this time. PAYMENT: Cash payment is acceptable, but please utilize electronic payment where you are able. Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program and WIC vouchers accepted. Please note that most vendors at Carousel are cash only. DO NOT ENTER WITH ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS: Fever, shortness of breath, or coughing. If you are feeling sick, please stay home & contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Bellevue Farmers Market

September 25, 2020, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ 510 Duncan Road, North Wilmington Behind the Bellevue Community Center

FACE COVERING: All customers must wear face coverings to enter the market area. SOCIAL DISTANCING: Maintain, at minimum, six feet of distance between you & other customers, vendors & staff. NO LINGERING: Please do not linger or congregate inside the market. Spend as little time as possible with each vendor to allow continuous flow of customers through the market. NO TOUCHING: Please do not touch market items. Tell the vendor the items you would like to purchase and the vendor will bag them for you. NO PETS: Only service animals are permitted at the market at this time. PAYMENT: Cash payment is acceptable, but please utilize electronic payment where you are able. Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program and WIC vouchers accepted. Please note that most vendors at Carousel are cash only. DO NOT ENTER WITH ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS: Fever, shortness of breath, or coughing. If you are feeling sick, please stay home & contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Early Bird Gets the Burn

September 24, 2020, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM @ Hockessin Recreation Center

Full-body strength training is combined with periods of cardiovascular exercise. All ability levels are encouraged to attend as exercises can be adapted, and intensity scaled, in order to meet the individual's needs. Classes are held outdoors on clean pavement in the parking lot. Please bring your own personal equipment (dumbbells, exercise mat, etc.) small towel, and water. Adults.

PoundFit

September 24, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Hockessin Recreation Center

Instructor will provide weighted drumsticks and choreographed workout routines! Create your own beat in this fun, energizing class. This class will be outside the Hockessin Recreation Center on the front grass area. Weather permitting. Adults

Strike a Balance

September 28, 2020, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM @ Hockessin Recreation Center

Group fitness class combining strength training using weights, along with core and balance exercises and some cardiovascular work. All ability levels are welcome, as well can adjust accordingly to fit your needs. Please bring a mat, weights, water, and a towel.

Early Bird Gets the Burn

September 29, 2020, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM @ Hockessin Recreation Center

Full-body strength training is combined with periods of cardiovascular exercise. All ability levels are encouraged to attend as exercises can be adapted, and intensity scaled, in order to meet the individual's needs. Classes are held outdoors on clean pavement in the parking lot. Please bring your own personal equipment (dumbbells, exercise mat, etc.) small towel, and water. Adults.

PoundFit

September 29, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Hockessin Recreation Center

Instructor will provide weighted drumsticks and choreographed workout routines! Create your own beat in this fun, energizing class. This class will be outside the Hockessin Recreation Center on the front grass area. Weather permitting. Adults

Strike a Balance

September 30, 2020, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM @ Hockessin Recreation Center

Group fitness class combining strength training using weights, along with core and balance exercises and some cardiovascular work. All ability levels are welcome, as well can adjust accordingly to fit your needs. Please bring a mat, weights, water, and a towel.

Rockwood's Gentleman's House and Garden Tour

September 26, 2020, 10:00 AM - 11:00 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. Social distancing will be in practice during the tour. Masks are required. Fee: 3.00 in county; 6.00 out of county. Please meet your tour guide in the courtyard of the Visitor's Entrance. Saturdays, 10:00 a.m., September 26. Please call Rockwood for information at 302-761-4340. Online registration and payment required. Participants are asked to bring a folding chair.

Rockwood's Outdoor Art in the Park

September 26, 2020, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Rockwood Park & Museum

Create art in the outdoors at Rockwood Park! Learn introductory Plein Air techniques using the materials you have at hand. Plein Air is a French term meaning "out of doors" and refers to the practice of creating entire finished pictures outside. Participants are asked to bring their own materials (drawing, watercolors, inks and surface to draw on) and chair. All levels welcome. Meet in the Mansion's Courtyard by the Visitor's Entrance to start the class. Social distancing will be in practice during the tour. Face masks are required. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 10 $5 PER PERSON IN COUNTY; $10 OUT OF COUNTY

Walking Paranormal Experience of Rockwood Park SOLD OUT

September 26, 2020, 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM @ Rockwood Park & Museum

A walking investigation using sophisticated paranormal equipment as we walk the several locations in Rockwood Park. The program is strictly outside and we will not be entering any buildings. Meet at the Courtyard of Rockwood Museum. Individuals attending must be able to traverse the paths and trails of Rockwood Park. Must wear a face mask and complete a Covid Self Examination at start of tour. Call (302) 761-4340 for information. Ages 14-Adults.

Drawing and Nature Walk in Rockwood Park

September 27, 2020, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Rockwood Park & Museum

Bring any sized sketch pad and pencil for an enjoyable creative afternoon in the park. Begin with an outdoor sketching lesson with drawing instructor, Karen Berstler. Take a nature walk and learn about Rockwood Park historical facts, designs and creators. Stop at various locations to sketch the garden's beauty. Karen will be there to answer any sketching questions during the walk. Leave with the beginnings of your very own nature book! Meet in the Mansion's Courtyard by the Visitor's Entrance to start the class. Social distancing will be in practice during the tour. Face masks are required. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED TOUR LIMITED TO 10

Rockwood Museum Apothecary Garden Tour

September 27, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Rockwood Park & Museum

Learn about an apothecary garden (also known as a physic's garden) where healing herbs and plants are grown and the healing benefits of such herbs. and plants. Maximum of 10 people per tour. Please visit Rockwood.org to view a short video about the history of Rockwood. Social distancing will be in practice during the tour. Masks are required. Please meet your tour guide in the courtyard.

Power of Nature

September 29, 2020, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM @ Rockwood Park & Museum

The Power of Nature provides in person nature programs for children ages 5-12 (accompanied by a parent or guardian). Using various locations throughout Rockwood Park, the one hour interactive session will provide a variety of nature and standards based science topics utilizing stories, movement and crafts. Weather permitting. Tuesday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Participants should meet in the courtyard of the Visitor's Entrance. Please bring supplies to include: scissors, pencils, crayons, markers, glue stick, clipboard, and a towel or mat to sit on. Masks are required. Social distancing will be in place.

Rockwood Park Family Stroll Scavenger Hunt

September 30, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Rockwood Park & Museum

Enjoy the beauty of Rockwood Park and Museum and the Power of Nature. Family based scavenger hunt that provides participants the opportunity to explore different parts of the park, the existing plantings, and the history of the existing structures. Great opportunity for parents with children participating in virtual education to supplement their child's learning.Social distancing and face masks required, along with temperature checks and a brief COVID form. Please meet your tour guide at the Visitor's Entrance. Pre-Registration is required for this activity. Confirmation email prior to the activity will be sent to confirm attendance. Please call Rockwood for additional information, 302-761-4340.