Annual Fundraiser "The Winter Wonderland Gala"

Tickekts are still available for the Winter Wonderland Gala.

Here are some of the items that will auctioned that evening...

You can see more auction items displayed on The  Delmarva Discovery Center Facebook page or go to

http://www.delmarvadiscoverycenter.org/

Delmarva Discovery Center Vist ~ Posted Soon....

For those of you waiting...I have not forgotten the post I promised  from my awesome visit to the Delmarva Discovery Center.

But in the meantime,  can someone tell me what kind of turtle this is?

What a show-off and entertainer!!

The Delmarva Discovery Center ~ "Pirates of the Chesapeake"

REMINDER: Purchase Your Gala Tickets By FRIDAY

"A DELMARVA HAUNTING" - Begins Tonight!

WHO'S GOING TO BE THE FIRST BRAVE PERSON TO ENTER ........

"A Delmarva Haunting"- Begins This Week

TOUCH the SEA ~ Delmarva Discovery Center

Touch the Sea

Delmarva Discovery Center

November 12th

10 AM to 4 PM

Join Andrew Wilson and the aquatic stars of Under the Sea for live animal programs at 1 and 3 PM. Visitors will learn about our fascinating underwater world in interactive presentations.

Guests will also be able to meet live animals, which may include a pufferfish, baby shark, and more and watch a fish feeding in the DDC's 6,000 gallon aquarium at 2 PM. Kid's crafts will take place from 11 AM to 1 PM.  Get your face painted, chat with local artists and view their work, or talk with a fossil expert. There is something for everyone at the DDC!

Event is free with paid admission.

Halloween At the Delmarva Discovery Center

FREE Admission To Art Show

Fifth Annual 

COSTEN HOUSE Art Show

At the Delmarva Discovery Center

Downtown Pocomoke City

Saturday ~ October 1, 2011

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

FREE ADMISSION

Stop by and see the amazing work done by local  artists

It's not too early to shop for Christmas..........

Worcester County Arts Council Welcomes Brian Garrett As Board Member

The Worcester County  Arts Council   has announced their newest  Board Member, Brian Garrett.


Brian is the Executive Director for the Delmarva Discovery Center in Pocomoke City.


A graduate of Snow Hill High School he later attended the University of Maryland Baltimore County receiving his degree in Fine Arts and Art History.


He comes to the Discovery Center with over 10 years of experience working in the Museum Services industry. During which time he provided project management and consulting to Museum,Galleries and Private Collectors across the US.


“I have always appreciated the arts and want to contribute my efforts in supporting the Arts in Worcester County,” Brian says.


He is interested in focusing on public arts events and the relationships between arts as a means to document the unique ecological and cultural heritage of Delmarva. His personal areas of interests are paintings, sculpture, and music.

Source; http://www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org/

Sponsorship Needed

Pirate Day At the Delmarva Discovery Center

PIRATE DAY REMINDER!! 

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Just a reminder...

If you plan to attend the nighttime pirate event, you need to RSVP by the close of business on

Friday, September 9th!

Mallards, LLC. will be providing heavy hors d'oeuvres during the evening; details can be found on the event flyer.

This event has been VERY popular and tickets are selling fast!

We accept visa, mastercard, check, or cash and we are accepting payments over the phone.

RSVP is not required for the daytime children's activities - only for the nighttime events.

News From The Delmarva Discovery Center

The Delmarva Discovery Center will be closed on Saturday, August 27, and Sunday, August 28, due to the serious nature of Hurricane Irene.

We hope that everyone will take precautionary measures to stay safe during the storm.

 We are tentatively planning to reopen on Monday, August 29 at 10 AM.

Celebrate "Pirate Day"

Touring Opportunities This Summer- Or Anytime.....

The Fintastic Festival - Today

The Delmarva Discovery Center

2 Market Street

Pocomoke City, MD

PRESENTS

The Fintastic Festival

Saturday, June 25 ·

10:00am - 4:00pm

More fun than the Finfest last year!!

Food and drinks for sale in front of building.

Local artist Sara Grangier will demonstrate painting techniques.

Sara did the artwork for the children’s book "Bob the Big Bad Bluefish"

Local artist Ed Kuhn will display fish carvings for sale.

Captain Walt will tell true tales of fishing exploits and demonstrate fishing gear.

Assateague State Park will have children’s games *Bring your camera so you can get your picture taken as a dolphin or a turtle!

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Face paintings by Tracey Arvidson!

11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Mrs. Coleen Mister will read children’s stories in the Beaver Lodge.

12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Bernadette Gesser, will be reading her book "Bob the Big Bad Bluefish" and talking about fishing with children.


1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Watch a SCUBA diver as she feeds the fish in our 6,000 gallon aquarium.

Face painting, play a game, kids crafts

Food, drink, baked goods and cotton candy for sale outside.

This event is free with paid admission!

 Don't miss out on this day of fun
for more info go to http://www.delmarvadiscoverycenter.org/.

"Build Your Own Tour" At the Delmarva Discovery Center

~Delmarva Discovery Center~

The Delmarva Discovery Center

2 Market Street

Pocomoke City, MD

PRESENTS

The Fintastic Festival

Saturday, June 25 ·

10:00am - 4:00pm

More fun than the Finfest last year!!

Food and drinks for sale in front of building.

Local artist Sara Grangier will demonstrate painting techniques.

Sara did the artwork for the children’s book "Bob the Big Bad Bluefish"

Local artist Ed Kuhn will display fish carvings for sale.

Captain Walt will tell true tales of fishing exploits and demonstrate fishing gear.

Assateague State Park will have children’s games *Bring your camera so you can get your picture taken as a dolphin or a turtle!

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Face paintings by Tracey Arvidson!

11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Mrs. Coleen Mister will read children’s stories in the Beaver Lodge.

12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Bernadette Gesser, will be reading her book "Bob the Big Bad Bluefish" and talking about fishing with children.

1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Watch a SCUBA diver as she feeds the fish in our 6,000 gallon aquarium

This event is free with paid admission!

 Don't miss out on this day of fun
for more info go to http://www.delmarvadiscoverycenter.org/.

Delmarva Discovery Center

Do you own a business?

Are you looking for a way to become involved in the community?

 Become a sponsor of our Fintastic Festival!

 Our Fintastic Festival is our second annual aquarium event. Join us in making this event a success!

www.delmarvadiscoverycenter.org.

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SATURDAY  WALK IN CYPRESS PARK

SATURDAY - MAY 21, 2011

2:00 PM

"As the summer season approaches and temperatures rise, what will *you* see along the Pocomoke River?"

Go to www.delmarvadiscoverycenter.org for admission price.

Beginning  Memorial Day weekend

the Delmarva Discovery Center will be open

7 days a week.

Center hours will be: 10:00 am until 4:00 pm

Stop by the Discovery Center to purchase a membership and visit  the Discovery Center for one full year ADMISSION FREE!