Delaware Forestry Association holds annual meeting on March 23 in Bridgeville; offers $1,000 forestry scholarship
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Celebrating its 35th anniversary, the Delaware Forestry Association (DFA) will present its 2017 “Tree Farmer of the Year” award on Thursday, March 23 at its annual banquet and meeting at the Bridgeville Fire Hall, 311 Market Street, Bridgeville, Delaware 19933, (302) 337-7272. Tickets are $27 for adults and free for children under 12. Reservations are kindly requested by March 17. Forms are available at delawareforest.com
“Rose Color to Gold to Glowing Red: Orville and Ethel Peets in Paris 1913-1914”
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 21, 2017
New exhibit now open at Lewes, Del.’s Zwaanendael Museum.
Media Advisory: Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2017 Delaware State Employee Exhibition
Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, February 20, 2017
WHAT: This program is designed to give Delaware state employees and their families, at any skill level, a unique opportunity to exhibit their artwork and to compete for cash prizes. New this year: increases to the cash awards as well as additional judges’ choice and special recognition awards. The exhibition is free and open to […]
Thirteen High School Students to Compete in 2017 Delaware Poetry Out Loud State Finals
Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 14, 2017
The annual poetry recitation finals will be held at the Smyrna Opera House on Tuesday, February 28 at 7 p.m. The event is free and the public is welcome to attend. Scott F. Mason, president of Chapel Street Players and award-winning actor, playwright, and director will serve as the Master of Ceremonies and introduce the […]
Delaware Forest Service offers volunteer fire grants
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | State Fire Marshal | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, February 9, 2017
The Delaware Forest Service (DFS) is offering up to $4,500 in grants to help fire companies in the First State improve their readiness and ability to fight wildfires. The deadline is May 1 and the form is available on-line. Funded by the U.S. Forest Service, the Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) program has provided more than 120 grants worth almost $300,000 to Delaware volunteer fire companies over the past 10 years. All grants require a 50-50 cost-share match and priority will be given to applicants that have not received funding in the past three years.
