What’s Happening Today – August 23, 2018
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Today on DelmarvaLife:
DelmarvaLife’s Sydney Whitfield went to Wallops Flight Facility in Va. and chatted with an astronaut aboard the International Space Station. Sydney presented a speech to a group of high-school aged students who are involved in different programs with NASA.
Shipcarving is an old and honored art. The addition of decorative carvings to vessels reached a peak in the 1600s and 1700s. The Bethel Maritime Musuem will host a shipcarving workshop taught by woodcarver Noel Justice. In this class participants will learn a brief history of shipcarving and to carve their own sample board using chisels and gouges. No experience necessary. All tools and materials will be provided. The workshop is August 25th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is $40.00 for members and $45.00 for non-members.
Immanuel House Praise in Seaford is hosting a Community Day this Saturday. The church will give away bicycles to the first 100 kids who attend the event. The Delaware State Police Helicopter is scheduled to be there as well as the Mayor of Seaford. Attendees will get a free lunch and the opportunity to receive blood pressure, diabetes, HIV testing done. The Community Day is Saturday, August 25th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Immanuel House of Praise, 23094 Atlanta Rd., Seaford.
There are a lot of things that can make your teeth look bad. Stains, chips, gaps between the teeth are just a few of those things. If you don’t like your smile because of one or more of those issues, you may want to consider a smile makeover. Dr. Joseph Harmon with Delmarva Dental Services talks about cosmetic dentistry and how to know if someone is an ultimate cosmetic dentist.
If you love taking pictures of the wonderful outdoors here on Delmarva, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources would like to see what you’ve got. They’re accepting entries for the 15th Annual Photo Contest through next week. More than 300 photographers have already entered their original work.
Artists from around the country will be in Ocean City this weekend for the Art League of Ocean City “Art Xpression.” The free event at Northside Park in Ocean city will feature a variety of artists with work on display and to sell. Films from the O.C. Film Festival will be screened onsite and a variety of music will keep you entertained. There will also be food trucks, gourmet vendors, beer and wine. Art Xpression in Ocean City is Saturday from Noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Northside Park on 125th St. and the bay.
The Hazel Outdoor Discovery Center in Eden is hosting “Get Outdoors Day.” The free event encourages healthy, active outdoor fun. Exhibitors will create an exciting day of archery, shooting, fishing, mountain biking, and more. “Get Outdoors Day” is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hazel Outdoor Discovery Center in Eden.
Summer is winding down and so are the activities that many of our kids participated in these past couple of months. DelmarvaLife’s Sydney Whitfield shows us all the fall activities that are offered through Worcester County Recreation and Parks.
Joe White of the Shrimp Boat is in the Kirby and Holloway kitchen showing us how to make Lemon Caper Norwegian Salmon. Here’s the recipe:
Lemon Caper Norwegian Salmon
1- 2lb salmon loin with skin on
kosher salt and pepper
8 lemon slices
4 tablespoons butter
6 oz minced garlic
2 tablespoons capers drained
juice of a lemon
kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and prepare with butter spread on foil.
Place salmon fillet on the prepared baking sheet.
Place 8 lemon slices on the loin.
Bake for 12 minutes. Remove and let rest for 5-10 more minutes covered.
In a sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat. Once butter has melted add garlic, capers, and lemon juice. Cook for 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Remove lemon slices from cooked fish.
Cut into servings and spoon lemon caper butter over the top. Serve.
