What’s Happening Today – May 9, 2019
Today on DelmarvaLife –
Leadership and Planned Giving Officer with United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, Cathie Thomas tells us about “Power of the Purse” and how it raises money for “Read to Succeed,” a mentoring program for at-risk children and “Girls on the Run, Heart and Sole.” Power of the Purse is Wednesday, May 15th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 1101 Harbor Point Drive, Salisbury.
Nurses at Peninsula Regional Medical Center wanted to make sure a grandmother didn’t miss her granddaughter’s wedding, so they pulled off a pop-up wedding inside a hospital room. The bride, Rebecca Wheatley and Mother of the Bride, Matia Spicer talk about the special occasion.
Nashville recording artist Jimmy Charles visits us today ahead of his show tomorrow night when he opens up for Travis Tritt at Ocean Downs Casino in Berlin.
CBD oil remains in the spotlight for its health benefits, but many people are still skeptical. 102.5 WBOC’s Corey Phoebus stops by Community Farmacy in Salisbury to consult with the experts.
The Nanticoke Indian Tribe’s Heritage Day is Saturday. For more information, call 302-945-3400 or 302-945-7022, emailinfo@nanticokeindians.org or click here.

Photo: Deny Howeth/Cape Gazette
The 15th Annual Ride of Silence is next week. On Wednesday, May 15th, Sussex Cyclists will lead the ride to remember those hurt or killed. Cyclists will be escorted by Troop 7 Delaware State Police Team. The ride is open to cyclists of all abilities.
When it comes to cake pops and cupcakes, the baker we introduce to you today has you covered. Elizabeth Lemon, owner of “Your Sweetest Tooth,” shows us how to make lemon cupcakes with lemon cream icing.
Lemon cupcakes with lemon butter cream frosting
24 cupcakes
Cupcakes
3 cups all purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 Cup soften butter
2 cup sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 lemons fresh juice
Zest off of 2 Lemons
1 Cup of milk
Lemon Butter cream
1 Cup of soften butter
5 cups confectioners sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 lemon juice and zest
2 tablespoons of milk
Spicer Bros. Construction Inc, is proud to present their Veteran Roof Giveaway. You can nominate a veteran until May 27, 2019. No purchase necessary, if you know of a veteran that is in need of a new roof but for any reason just can’t afford to have one installed, enter them today. Click here for more information. The winner will be announced on June 13, 2019 at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium.
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