What’s Happening Today – January 23, 2019

Today on DelmarvaLife –

With projects that fill in the gaps where the state and federal government leave off, a local group is making sure all students get the same opportunities when it comes to their education. Find out how you can help them in this effort. Ashley Reynolds is the administrative manager of the Cape Henlopen Educational Foundation and joins us to talk about the group’s purpose and how you can help out. He invites you to their annual “Winter Jam” on Friday, February 1st from 7 to 11 p.m. At the Rusty Rudder in Dewey Beach.

Today we have proof you don’t have to be big to make a huge difference in the world, you just have to have a big heart.
We welcome back Reagan and Payton Garnsey and find out how their “Buckets of Love” project is now making an impact around the country.

Breaking up is hard to do, and the team at Tunnell and Raysor P.A understands that divorce can be the farthest thing from simple. They’ve got some tips to help you keep your mind at ease as you step into the next phase of your life.

We’re learning about the family behind A&A Companies. For more than thirty years, they’ve dominated when it comes to geothermal, HVAC and Radiant Services on Delmarva. 102.5 WBOC’s Corey Phoebus visited A&A Companies’ Headquarters in Frankford, to learn more about their winning formula.

If you don’t know how to properly perform CPR, now’s your chance to learn. Peninsula Regional Medical Center will host two free friends & family CPR classes. It’s part of PRMC’s American Heart Month festivities.
This course is ideal for new parents, grandparents, babysitters, and others interested in learning how to save a life. The sessions are Monday, Feb. 11 and Monday, Feb. 25, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Avery W. Hall Educational Center auditorium, on the PRMC campus at the corner of Waverly Drive and Vine street. Registration is required and space is limited – call 410-543-7028 to sign up. Participants only need one session to complete the course.

The free welding training program is quickly approaching. To be considered for the training, please contact Quality Staffing Services at 410-742-2600 or visit their website, http://easternshorejobs.com/, and apply for Welding Training. The course begins Jan. 28.

Aunt Boo’s Banana Nut Bread

1/4 c butter, softened

1 8oz pkg Cream Cheese, room temperature

1 cup Sugar

1 cup Bananas (about 4 depending on size)

2 Eggs

2 1/4 cups Flour

1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder

1/2 tsp Baking Soda

1 tsp Cinnamon

1 /2 tsp Nutmeg

1/4 tsp Salt

1 cup Nuts (Pecans or Walnuts)

3/4 cup Chocolate Chips (optional)

1 Banana, sliced diagonally

Cinnamon Sugar

Set oven to 375. Spread nuts in single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in oven for 8 minutes. Once cooled, chop coarsely. If bananas are not ripe, break into large chunks and microwave for 5-6 minutes on high. Grease and flour two 8″ loaf pans. Sift all dry ingredients. Cream butter, cream cheese, and sugar. Add bananas and eggs. Add dry ingredients. Mix in nuts. If adding chocolate chips, reduce nuts to 3/4 cup. Also, make sure bananas have cooled unless you want more of a chocolatey bread versus chips in the bread. Divide evenly into the two loaf pans. Decorate top with sliced bananas and sprinkled cinnamon sugar. Bake 45 or until done.

Cinnamon Honey Butter

1/2 cup Butter, room temperature

1/2 Honey

1/4 cup Powdered Sugar

1 tsp Cinnamon

Pinch of Salt

Mix all ingredients. Adjust honey, sugar, and cinnamon to your taste preferences.