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Newark Arts Alliance: Promoting the Arts

February 9, 2016 by

Located in the center of downtown Newark, the Newark Arts Alliance sponsors a number of shows and programs that promotes the arts in the community. Take a garden tour through the town and enjoy the music and gardening tips. If it’s the first Sunday of the month, then it’s time for Music Jams, where everybody is invited to join in. Check out the drum circle on every fourth Sunday. Come to the gallery to sample the work of talented artists, or join the NAA and enter your own works of art! You don’t have to look far to see some of the great public murals, because they surround the NAA’s center. Check the Newark Art Alliance's website for more information.

Newark Art Alliance
276 E. Main Street
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 266-7266
http://www.yelp.com/biz/newark-arts-alliance-inc-newark

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Update Your Wardrobe by Hosting a Clothing Swap at Christiana Reserve! Here’s How!

February 2, 2016 by

Wondering what to do with all of those clothes that you just don’t wear anymore? Many thrifty fashion lovers nowadays are starting to host clothing swaps, during which groups of friends get together to trade their gently worn clothes, shoes, and even accessories. Do something good for your budget and even for the environment by using these tips to host your own clothing swap at Christiana Reserve!

  1. Decide on the perfect group. Choose a manageable group that you can fit comfortably inside of your home. While you don’t want to go overboard with people, you’ll likely want to invite at least three or four friends to ensure ample swapping opportunities.
  2. Send out detailed invites. Be sure to describe how the swap will work and exactly how many items to bring in your invitation, email, or text message.
  3. Create a comfortable swapping area. Set up an area in your living room or other common space where you can set up chairs, snacks, and other essentials. Designate a spare room as a "changing room."
  4. Take the reins. Since many of your guests have likely never done a swap before, get things started by demonstrating how to browse the clothes and swap for items. You may even want to give people a limit on how many items they can take home.
  5. Bring refreshments. Once the swap is done, keep the mood light by socializing over snacks and drinks.

How to Hold a Fashion Swap Party [WikiHow]
10 Tips for Hosting a Successful Clothing Swap [Woman’s Day]
13 Rules for a Successful Clothing Swap [Oprah]

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Rainbow Music and Books: Vinyl Classics, Used Books, and More

January 26, 2016 by

Rainbow Music and Books in Newark, Delaware is a great place for browsing and find that special piece of music. If you’re a purist who still loves the sound of vinyl, Rainbow has a terrific selection of old favorites. Come in and browse the listings – you just might find that record that makes your collection complete! Whether you like browsing through the latest CDs and DVDs, you can find news releases and hidden gems. Looking for a good book? Check out the new editions or used titles. And musicians can find supplies like strings, picks and drumsticks. If you need a turntable, headphones, or other accessories, Rainbow Music and Books has you covered there, too.

Rainbow Music and Books
54 E. Main Street
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 368-7738
http://www.yelp.com/biz/rainbow-books-and-music-newark

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Brew HaHa!: For Coffee Fans

January 19, 2016 by

For a serious cup of coffee, come to Brew HaHa! Located in the Galleria right on the University of Delaware campus, Brew HaHa! serves fantastic coffee blends for students, teachers, and everybody else who cares about drinking a great cup of coffee. Come in and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere, and take your time picking out a coffee blend. Maybe you’d like the full-bodied café nirvana, espresso enlightenment, or interesting beans brought in from Columbia, Ethiopia, Mexico, or Tanzania. Brew HaHa! roasts and grinds all of their blends in small batches, for the highest quality. The baristas are highly trained, so whether you get an espresso, cappuccino, or latte, you are guaranteed a hand crafted cup of delicious coffee. Brew HaHa! also has a great selection of teas and non-coffee drinks. And stick around for breakfast or lunch – the menu has pastries, salads, and sandwiches that are sure to please.

Brew HaHa!
45 E. Main Street
Newark, DE 19725
(302) 369-2600
http://www.yelp.com/biz/brew-ha-ha-newark

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Climb to Your Full Potential at The Delaware Rock Gym

January 12, 2016 by

Even if you've never so much as heard the term "belay," you're welcome to climb at The Delaware Rock Gym near Newark. Of course, you'll have to learn the basics first. Take a beginner class at this public climbing gym (the only one of its kind in the entire state) and you'll know everything you need to scale its 11,300 square feet of faux rock faces.

Since the climbing walls are constructed using steel instead of wood, they're uniquely contoured to create realistic, unusual surfaces—just like the kind you'd encounter in real life. Go for a trial climb on Saturdays or Sundays at 10 a.m. They're designed specifically for someone who's never climbed before, so one of the rock gym's highly trained staff members will stick with you every step of the way—from the ground. They'll serve as your guide, anchor, and belayer. The intro climbing classes are also held on Saturdays and Sundays if you need to learn the fundamentals first, and they kick off at 11 a.m.

The Delaware Rock Gym
520 Carson Drive
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 838-5850
www.derockgym.com
www.yelp.com/biz/the-delaware-rock-gym-bear

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How to Style an Organize a Bookcase

January 5, 2016 by

Sure, bookcases are meant to hold your book collection, but that doesn’t mean that yours should look like a jumbled mess. Turn your overstuffed bookcase into a focal point in your home with these simple, designer-worthy decorating tips.

  1. Organize all of your books in an attractive way. Whether you organize them by color to create a rainbow effect or by height for a unique pattern, you should consider book placement before anything else—it is a bookshelf, after all!
  2. Add knickknacks. While knickknacks may make you think of a cluttered grandmother’s house, modern versions will add an artistic flair to your shelves. Hunt for vintage brass or ceramic objects at local thrift stores, pick up small sculptures on your travels, or simply place green plants throughout.
  3. Fill it with frames. For a personal touch, frame photos of your friends or family and place them upright on the shelves. Or, if you want to create a more unique effect, attach the frame with a small nail to the front of the bookshelf where a corner meets.
  4. Step back and admire your work. To ensure that your bookshelf looks as good from afar as it does up close, frequently back up and reconsider the placement of each item.

How to Decorate a Bookshelf [Decoist]
How-to Beautify Your Bookcase [Coastal Living]
22 Ways to Arrange Your Shelves [Real Simple]
Flip for Decorating: The Bookcase [House Beautiful]

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Behold the Nutritional Power of Edamame at Soybean Asian Grille

December 29, 2015 by

Soybean Asian Grille not only touts the health benefits of its namesake not only on its website, but also in practically every dish its chefs serve. Loaded with complete protein (which you typically only find in meat), calcium and iron, and even fiber, soybeans are a staple in Asian. They are at Soybean Asian Grille, too.

Launch your meal with the edamame, which is simply a plate of steamed soybeans. Or nibble on the smorgasbord that is the soybean sampler. It's loaded with Thai spring rolls, curry puffs, gyoza, rocket shrimp, dim sum, and, of course, edamame. When it comes to the main course, many Yelp reviewers the pad kee mao. Its broad, stir-fried rice noodles mingle with bell pepper, onion, chili, Thai basil, and egg in the aromatic dish. You can also opt for a spicy curry over jasmine rice, something hot and fresh from the wok (like mango fish), or a fried rice bowl.

Soybean Asian Grille
4702 Limestone Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 636-0800
www.soybeanasiangrille.com/index.html
www.yelp.com/biz/soybean-asian-grille-wilmington

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Dig Into Local Mining History at the Iron Hill Museum in Newark

December 22, 2015 by

A wealth of information about Newark's natural history awaits at Iron Hill Museum. It pays homage to the rich past of the Iron Hill region by showcasing geological artifacts innate to the area, just like it has since opening day in 1968.

Check out the Iron Mining exhibit if you're wondering how the name "Iron Hill" came about. You'll learn about every step in the iron mining process and see iron ore before it becomes the final refined form, Pig Iron. Nearby at the Please Touch Wall, experience geology in a sensory way. You're welcome to feel the ridges in a piece of petrified wood or run your fingers over the crags in a turtle shell. Ogle rocks set ablaze (figuratively) by ultraviolet light in the Glowing Rock Room, or explore a chunk of the du Pont Rock and Mineral collection gathered around the state of Delaware and around the globe. You can even learn how the Lenni Lenape tribe used the bounty of the land (including stone) to survive in early America.

Iron Hill Museum
1355 Old Baltimore Pike
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 368-5703
www.ironhill-museum.org
www.yelp.com/biz/iron-hill-museum-newark

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Happy Winter!

December 15, 2015 by

As sweater weather approaches we hope you all stay warm and cozy this season! What are some of your favorite winter activities?

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Safe Homes for the Holidays

December 11, 2015 by

The holiday season is now upon us! Evergreen Apartment Group would like to extend our very best wishes to all our wonderful residents for a fantastic holiday season and a happy, healthy and successful New Year. Thank you for choosing to call an Evergreen Community home… we love and appreciate our residents!

Many of our residents will be decorating their homes for the holidays. Christmas trees are a traditional and beautiful part of decoration for the holiday season. But we do need your help and cooperation with the following:

  • Getting your tree into your apartment: Unfortunately, some tenants make a mess getting their tree into their apartment. When you bring your tree into your building, please be careful not to bang your tree into walls, windows or doors. Obviously, such banging can do damage to the paint, drywall and wood. Please also make sure to pick up any needles that fall off your tree in the hallways. Do not allow sap to drip inside the buildings.
  • Once your tree is in your apartment: Please place a sheet or plastic underneath the tree and limbs. This will protect your carpet from sap and the needles of the tree.
  • Beware of Fire Hazards: Please do a THOROUGH INSPECTION of any electrical decorations to make sure they are safe and in good working condition. DO NOT use any electrical decorations with exposed/frayed wires or loose bulb connections. ALL electrical decorations MUST be UL Listed. Don’t overload outlets. Please keep your tree well-watered. A dried up tree is a dangerous fire hazard. Never leave lit candles unattended in your apartment. You must have active (paid) renter’s insurance coverage at all times as required by the Rental Agreement and test your smoke detector(s).
  • After the holiday season is over: Please wrap your tree in a sheet of plastic. Take care as you move the tree out of your apartment & out of the building. Place your wrapped tree beside (not inside or in front) any of the dumpsters.

Unfortunately, the holiday season can also be a time of difficulty and desperation for those less fortunate. Please join us in assisting those less fortunate and use good judgment to avoid being victimized during the holiday season. Please review the information below:

  • Apartment Angels Charity: Evergreen Apartment Group is proud to be a founding member of the Apartment Angels Charity Program. Evergreen has donated over $100,000.00 to house homeless families at Evergreen communities through the Apartment Angels Charity Program. For more information, please visit http://www.daaonline.org/page/apartment-angels.html.
  • Never leave valuables in plain sight inside your vehicle: Any gifts you receive or purchase should never be left in your car… it is an invitation for someone to break-in.
  • Never invite individuals into your apartment that you don’t previously have a relationship with: A common scam is for an individual to knock on your door and then ask to borrow something or try to sell you something. If you invite them into your home, they have the opportunity to case your home for valuables. Even if the individual is a neighbor, never allow someone into your home unless you already have an established relationship. Make sure that all your doors and windows have locks in good working order and all locks are securely shut. If you have any problems with any of your locks, contact the Rental Office immediately.
  • Be aware of phone/email/internet scams: Never purchase something over the phone or internet from an unsolicited caller/email/web site or from any company that you have not heard of previously. Never give out bank account information or credit card information over the phone or over the web on an unsecure site.
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