What’s Happening Today – September 3, 2019

The 4th annual Empty Bowls Event is  Sunday September 22nd, 2019 at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. Empty Bowls is an international grassroots effort to fight hunger. The basic premise is simple. Enjoy soup, breads and desserts with hand-crafted bowls donated by area potters. Proceeds from Empty Bowls helps people struggling with hunger in our communities.

This is an amazing event is filled with delicious soups from local SoDel restaurants, live music from local artists, silent auction and demonstrations! The first 400 people will receive a one of a kind handcrafted ceramic bowl.This event benefits the individuals and families in Sussex County as 100% of the proceeds are distributed to fight hunger.

With each passing day, it seems like we’re hearing and seeing more about CBD, or cannabidoil. You’ve probably come across people who have their list of pros and cons, or you might fall somewhere in the middle. Jeff Farace, owner of The Hemp Health Community Farmacy in Salisbury tells us about a free event featuring CBD Oil Educator, Miles Sarill. To register for the event, click here.

We are in the DelmarvaLife Kitchen with Stacey Hofmann, Chief of Community Relations with the Delaware Department of Agriculture. She shows us how to make Peach Custard Pie with ingredients grown in the First State. We also learn about the Delaware Grown Program.

The windows in your home are the way you stay connected tot he outside world even when you’re just sitting on your couch. That makes them an important part of your house. What you use to cover them is important, too. The choice between blinds, shutters, or shades can be a tough one. DelmarvaLife’s Katie Zarrilli stops by Home Blinds and Floors to learn more.

Members of the Pinesteppers Square Dance Club stop by to show Katie and Corey how to square dance and promote free square dancing lessons. You can see demonstrations at the Worcester County Fair, September 9th and 14th.