THE DOVER DISPATCH
A Free Electronic Newsletter
Special Edition 10/1/2021
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FIRST FRIDAY TODAY - OCTOBER 1st
4-7pm
Special thank you to Gary Knox, owner of Forney's Too on Loockerman Street for the fantastic photos!
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Paint Dover! is a plein air painting event and art competition in downtown Dover, Delaware, with three days of painting options, culminating in an artwork exhibition, competition, and sales to the public.
September 29 through October 1, artists from around the region take to the streets,
the parks, sidewalks and outdoor cafes to participate. Inspired by downtown Dover’s architectural
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landscape, historic commercial buildings, gardens and scenery, artists will quickly capture changing light and shadows, and the “spirit” of downtown Dover.
A “People’s Choice” award will also be made at then end of October,
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as the community casts their vote for their favorite piece on the night of the exhibition, throughout an extended exhibition virtually, and throughout October as artwork is displayed in downtown shops.
Exhibition and sale of paintings will take place on October’s First Friday, October 1, 2021 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and continue in an extended exhibition both virtually and in downtown shops.
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The Fig Tree Band performing at Loockerman Way Plaza |
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A Storywalk by the Dover Public Library featuring the children’s book “The Dot” |
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BLACK SWAMP ARTISANAL MARKET - NOW OPEN! |
Open 'til 7 p.m. this Friday - 204 W. Loockerman St.!
Dover's new artisan market features fresh cut flowers, aquaponically grown lettuces, herbs, leafy greens, hen and duck eggs, farm fresh bacon and ham, farm-raised tilapia, kettle corn, soaps and lotions, cupcakes,, sourdough English muffins, crab seasonings, sea salt, oils, handcrafted items, and more! Click here to learn more!
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Annual LGBTQ+ Gay Pride Festival is being held Saturday October 2nd at Legislative Mall 10am-5pm.
Join us for live music, vendors, food and more!
FREE Admission
Family Friendly Event and people of all ages and sexual orientations are welcome.
New this year:
Kid Zone (coloring projects and story time throughout the day)
Beer Garden and more!
For more information go to their website at:
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TOMORROW, OCTOBER 2nd!
JOIN US!!
"WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR BOAT"
Mayor ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN'S
ANNUAL KAYAK REGATTA
and Cardboard Boat Contest!
(click photos below to enlarge)
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No Entry Fee
Judging: 12:00 PM
Boats in the Water: 12:15 PM
Onsite Registration: 10 AM – 11:45 AM
Open to anyone that wants to turn recycled cardboard into a festive floating boat!
Boats may be any size, shape or design, but must be made of recycled cardboard. Boats should be painted with multiple coats of any one‐part polyurethane or enamel paint.
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TODAY!
COVID Testing is available in the Library Parking lot every Friday (until further notice) from 10am-5pm.
This is a PCR test.
Appointments are NOT necessary.
This will be the 5th day since FireFly ended.
Those who attended, worked or transported people, it is the perfect opportunity to get tested!
Even if you have previously tested negative before day 5 it is recommended testing be done on day 5 from last known exposure.
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Mayor and Dover City Council |
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To view the profiles (which includes their contact information) of the Mayor and City Council please click HERE.
Wondering who your representatives are for your district?
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City Hall
15 Loockerman Plaza
Dover, DE, 19901
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