In less than a month, Winter Storms Fern (1/25-26) and her little brother Hernando (2/22-23) left two-plus feet of snow blanketed across the region. While little brother turned out to be all bark and little bite thanks to warmer days after, Fern’s heavy, ice-glazed snow proved stubbornly obstructionist through an ongoing cold snap.
The city’s effort to clear streets for emergency and essential traffic started before the storm began, with planning meetings and orders for extra salt, according to City Admin Antonina Tantillo, who offered a detailed recap of the storm’s challenges and costs at this month’s City Council meeting. Plowing and salting efforts, she said, began as soon as the flakes started falling:
Public Works Staff came in overnight from Saturday into Sunday 1/25, as the storm began. Overall, they salted and plowed for 16 hours on Sunday, 1/25, 11 hours on Monday, 1/26, and 8 hours on Tuesday, 1/27. During this time, the Municipal Services Commission also helped us with plowing. Work continued for additional plowing and snow relocation from Wednesday, 1/28 through Friday, 1/30.
This work was completed by Public Works, the Municipal Services Commission, and one of our street plowing contractors, Cirillo Brothers, who have been an enormous help during the storm, especially with relocating large mounds of snow that were reducing parking and street widths. Once all of the city was initially plowed on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday during and immediately following the storm, Public Works, MSC, and Cirillo Brothers were focused in all neighborhoods throughout the City to continue to ensure the city is as safe and cleaned up as possible.
Public Safety via the New Castle Police Department and Good Will Fire Company continued throughout the City for the duration of the storm.
The cost of the cleanup in overtime for city teams and contractor costs (Cirillo Bros.) could reach $100,000, well more than the $9K budgeted for this year, based on recent years’ needs. Fortunately, Tantillo, said, the city is able to draw funds from its state-funded ‘Municipal Street Aid’ account, which sat at $688K as of December.
While many expressed gratitude for the teams’ exhausting efforts, some residents took to social media in order to express frustration. This ranged from annoyance at being “plowed in” during the initial days, to questions of whether the historic area received favorable (i.e. faster) service during the subsequent, more detailed dig-out efforts.
As noted, however, many more expressed thanks to the Public Works, MSC and Cirillo teams that helped get New Castle un-frozen. The plaudits came from city officials, first responders, and lots of regular residents. The sentiment was then reprised after the less-intense but still hazardous Hernando rolled through last week.
Highlights of the appreciative outpouring are below…
“Very thankful for this massive snow clean up effort!” - Christine D.
“In states of emergencies, it’s natural to want to be with your family and friends. This past storm, as mentioned, Police, Fire, MSC and Public Works representatives were out serving us. So I just want to thank them and acknowledge them for their sacrifices.” - City Council member Brian Mattaway
“Kudos to the city for contracting Cirillo Bros. for snow cleanup. I’ve seen 2 dump trucks, 1 front end loader and 4 Bobcats at 4th and Chestnut St. moving snow. City police are handling traffic for the worker’s safety. Doing a fantastic and expedient job!” - Ken S.
“I’d like to thank the city administrator, Public Works, and our outside contractor for the snow removal… I appreciate all the work that you did on that. I know it’s a lot of time… and a lot of after-hours time. I think for the most part the city was well maintained. Thank you.” - City Council member Joe Day
“We had an empty space in front of our house with a 3 foot drift from the snowfall. Then the neighbors and city added to it with shoveling and plowing. Cirillo came in this am and cleared it out completely. We really appreciate what they have done. Thank you.” - Karen H.
“I am grateful to all who cleared the snow and ice from their sidewalks and around their cars and especially to those who helped their neighbors who couldn’t do it themselves. I am also grateful to our Public Works Dept., the MSC, Goodwill Fire Co., and our Police Dept. for their work to keep us safe and make it possible to get where we needed to go as soon as possible.” - City Council president Suzanne Souder
“Love those guys.” - Robert S.
“I also want to thank Public Works, the police department, fire department, MSC and Cerillo Bros… They were out all night, and so many hours. So many hours… We rarely deal with storms like this any more.” - Mayor Valarie Leary
“They started yesterday and are working their way around. This “snow” has been extra brutal to clear for all.” - Danielle B.
“Thank you to our Public Works team, MSC and Cirillo Brothers for their immense efforts to clean up and conduct their normal responsibilities and thank you to the New Castle Police Department and Goodwill Fire Company for their efforts during this storm and always. Finally, thank you to all residents for their patience as we worked to clean up and their own efforts to clean up their sidewalks during and following the storm.” - City Admin Antonina Tantillo
“We were amazed and so grateful to see the amazing work done by the town today. Talked to friends and family who are all still socked in in DE, NJ, and PA. Great job, New Castilians!” - Barbara W.
On February 4, DNREC Secretary Greg Patterson issued a determination that Project Washington - the massive, private equity-backed data center campus proposed for just outside Delaware City - could not be built due to the state’s Coastal Zone Act, which prohibits new ‘heavy industry’ too close to the coast. Patterson based his finding in part on the data center proposal’s inclusion of a many-acre fuel storage area to support its many backup generators if/when needed.
A portion of the determination is below (central points bolded):
Regulations… under the Coastal Zone Act… identify certain prohibited uses within the Coastal Zone. Section 4.9 of those Regulations state that “Any new tank farm greater than 5 acres in size not associated with a manufacturing use is prohibited as a new heavy industry use.” Project Washington as proposed includes some 516 double-walled diesel fuel belly tanks, each capable of storing some 5,020 gallons of fuel. The area dedicated to these tanks far exceeds 5 acres of the project area.
Then, on February 17, DNREC received an appeal by Starwood Digital Ventures, the firm behind the proposed project. In it, attorney Jeffrey Moyer claims that Project Washington does not have any of the “characteristics” of heavy industry as prohibited by the Coastal Zone Act.
That appeal will be considered by the department’s Environmental Appeals Board, which exists specifically to review determinations made by the Secretary. It consists of two residents from each of the state’s three counties, plus a chairperson who serves “at the pleasure of the governor.” The Board’s decisions can, in turn, be appealed to the Delaware Superior Court.
At the same time, New Castle County continues its own mulit-layered review of aspects of Project Washington. The County Board of Adjustments on March 5 will consider a request by Starwood for a special permit to include an electric switch station on site.
On February 27, local social media feeds were flooded with a fresh wave of advertisements encouraging people to write to the County BoA in support of the request, with an ad buy on Facebook alone of approx. $900. With a project worth over $1B on the line, a small sum indeed.
For a deeper dive into this important, evolving story just south of New Castle, check out Olivia Marble’s great ongoing coverage for Spotlight Delaware:
Mayor Leary offered a Proclamation Honoring Marcellia ‘Teel’ Petty and her extensive public service: “Mrs. Petty was a lifelong public servant who worked at the Colonial School District, and the Electric Hose and Rubber Company, served as the Director of the Buttonwood Civic Association, which preserved and restored the Buttonwood Colored School as a museum; and… continued her public service by serving the people of the City of New Castle as a City Council person for 12 years from 2005 through 2017.” Daughter Consuela and other members of the Petty family accepted the Proclamation on behalf of Teel Petty, who passed away in January.
Goodwill Fire Co. Chief Emeritus David Majewski, Sr., flanked by fellow members of the state Fire Commission, offered a proclamation thanking the City of New Castle for its recent adoption of updated building and property maintenance codes, and particularly the International Fire Code’s requirement for sprinklers in new construction.
City Administrator Antonina Tantillo reported that…
The city has been awarded over $600K in the form of two grants. The first is a new $190K ORPT grant for the next phase of the Delaware River Trail project, which the city will need to allocate or raise funds to match. The second is a $343K ‘Safe Streets for All Safety and Development Grant,’ of which the city will need to match $109K, and which will enable the creation and enactment of a Safety Action Plan to make city streets safer. She also discussed several grants that have been applied for but not yet decided, or that she plans to submit in coming months.
ADA-compliant curb repairs and installations continue around the city, and road improvement work will resume as weather gets nicer.
City Treasurer Jim Whisman reported $12.75M in city accounts, of which a bit less than half is in ‘restricted funds’ that can only be used for certain purposes. He noted that income and expenses remain within budgetary expectations.
New Castle Police Dept. Chief Richard McCabe expressed concern about legislation being considered at the state level that would reduce fines for those police interact with, that he said would cause a decrease in funding to departments like NCPD via the Violent Crime Fund.
In response to a question from Mr. Zubaca about ICE operations in the state, McCabe said that departments throughout DE are working to have good, clear messaging. He added that everyone should be treated with dignity, noting that police associations have “many concerns” about what is happening and the implications for law enforcement.
Suzanne Swift offered an update about the Battery Park Playground project on behalf of ONCOR, noting that fencing had been added to the site plan in order to meet best-practice safety standards for children of varying needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. The fence would be black, use curbing already in the design, and be built with funds raised by the organization (including a $1K check from Arasapha Garden Club which Mr. Zeltt presented to Ms. Swift at the meeting).
By a vote of 3-2, Council attempted to settle a dispute about parking on a Trustee-owned right-of-way behind 2nd Street by banning anyone from parking there (temporary loading/unloading remains OK). (Resolution 2025-53)
MSC Commissioner David Atherton was unanimously apponted to a second term via Resolution 2026-14. MSC Director Scott Blomquist offered a letter detailing his service over his first term, which is in the Council Packet linked below.
Referencing the literacy ‘state of emergency’ declared recently by Gov. Meyer, Councilman Zubaca said he wants to add more ‘Little Libraries’ around the city, and has already received a grant for one from the Fraternal Order of Police. He hopes that businesses and individuals might get involved to promote literacy.
Several additional Resolutions were tabled, including three relating to site plan and other approvals for The Battery high-rise development proposed for 7th Street next to The Garrison.
Further Info: Meeting Agenda | Video | Council’s Meeting Packet (large PDF with city reports, all resolutions/ordinances and more)
by Beverly Flannigan, and neighbors
The story and photo below come from the locals-only New Castle City Topics group, where Ms. Flannigan originally posted them. The tale is shared with minimal editing for the newsletter, along with extra details and reactions offered by neighbors.
AKA Penn’s Place / FKA Cobbler’s Place, The Coffee Shop, William Penn Inn…
Pictured is our beloved Mercury Café and Teahouse on Delaware Street. The owners, Dwayne Foster and Aaron Vederman have worked hard to make the Mercury Café a success. And the path has been exciting since the start of their journey in 2019.
I first noticed unusual activity around that time when walking past the front of the old William Penn Inn, two young men were very happily painting the black wrought iron railing on the front steps of the old William Penn Inn. Many of us knew the Inn from the time Norma DiMondi and her husband ran it, then it became Cobblers Place and then it went up for sale and we wondered what the fate would be.
The two gentlemen turned out to be Dwayne and Aaron and their happiness painting was because they had achieved their dream of entrepreneurship. Brief but wonderful chats over the next few months revealed that they had bought the building and were likely going to create an establishment that combined Aaron's love of tea, coffee, and herbal brews, and Dwayne's love of craft beer, wine, and classic cocktails.
Dwayne and Aaron met in Michigan in 2007. Dwayne was working as a bartender and Aaron was interning at a local hospital. After four years together they set off for Portland, Oregon where Aaron went into private practice and Dwayne made his way into the world-class restaurant and craft beer scene.
When Dwayne and Aaron would talk about the future, Dwayne would sometimes say, "Wouldn't it be great if we could have a little café and bar and even live above it?" Many times they simply enjoyed talking about what, at the time, seemed like an impractical fantasy. And then life would go on…
But something magical happened in November 2019. While visiting family in Delaware, they strolled through New Castle and saw the historic William Penn House for sale. Though there were many bumps and challenges over the next few months as they negotiated various business decisions, eventually this 300 year old historic building became the Mercury Café and Teahouse.
Under their ownership and creativity, the place gradually became an amazing and magical place. They decided on a vegetarian menu and gradually the drink offerings became more and more exciting and creative. Today the Mercury Café stands as a reflection of Dwayne and Aaron’s blood, sweat and tears and the achievement of their dream.
Both Dwayne and Aaron place much of the appreciation for their success on the support and loyalty of their staff including Robin, Caroline, Aubrey, Chandler, Courtney, Vinny, Chaelee, Caleb, Amanda, and recent newcomers Emily and Gabe.
I believe our townspeople have had the desire to have businesses that brought excitement but admittedly there were many “No’s” over the years. Sometimes it’s a bit heartbreaking to see the battles that Dwayne and Aaron must undertake to meet their business plan model which is a good one with the intention of bringing much love, camaraderie and wonderful food. But they never lose hope and show much respect for the diverse response to their evolving plans.
The Saturday Market is also a great addition to what is happening in our town as are our other restaurants. Being a New Castilian for many decades, it is finally exciting to walk down the street past the church, across The Green and down the cobblestone alley to the Mercury Cafe and open the door to have everyone yell “Hey Bev!” and feel warm and welcome. That is the magic of the Mercury Café!
Neighbors added:
“Wonderful establishment. Great owners and a fun spot to hang out. Thanks Bev for that sweet story.” — Ellie G.
“Prior to being The Mercury Cafe and Teahouse, it was Penn’s Place with retail spaces in the upper floors and was owned by Esther and Matthew Lovely. I believe it was owned by Irma (DiMondi) Burrell prior to that.” — Kristin Z.
“I loved it there when Esther and Matthew had it! We had so much fun! It was a great comedy atmosphere in the back part! Many laughs!” — Sandra T.
“Great food and wonderful staff! It constantly amazes me how they can maneuver in that kitchen. 😂” — Flo B.
“Back when Irma DiMondi owned it, it was called The Coffee Shop. They served ice cream and cherry Cokes to the teens who loved to gather there. We were all very well-behaved New Castle kids… We were so privileged and didn't even realize it. Great memories. Thanks, Beverly.” — Deanie T.
“This is such a sweet post. Thank you Beverly. ❤️ We are so happy to be part of such a wonderful supportive and amazingly creative community here in Old New Castle.” — The Mercury Cafe and Teahouse
Thanks to Beverly Flannigan for sharing her tales of New Castle. Thanks also to all who engage with these ultra-local posts. If you use Facebook, join the Group to discover more and get in on the conversation!
by Olivia Marble (2/24)
It’s no secret that many New Castle County residents do not pay close attention to the goings on of their local government. Some may not even hear about a county land-use approval for a large development near their house until shovels are in the ground.
Now, three New Castle County Council members want to change how residents learn about land-use plans — just as increasingly controversial proposals for big commercial developments creep closer to isolated neighborhoods.
by Maddy Lauria (2/17)
State environmental regulators said last week that the Delaware City refinery has appealed their recent orders to install air monitoring equipment, and to pay a $300,000 penalty for releasing hazardous pollutants into the air…
The refinery’s appeals came in response to two state orders, issued in December, that included penalties for an 18-day stretch of emissions that sent nearly a million pounds of sulfur dioxide, and thousands of pounds of other toxic chemicals, such as carbon monoxide, ammonia and hydrogen cyanide, into the air in the spring of 2025.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says that short-term exposure to sulfur dioxide “can harm the human respiratory system and make breathing difficult.”
“Get Involved: … data center hearings, more,” by Jacob Owens (2/27)
“Delaware reports measles exposure in Wilmington,” by Nick Stonesifer (2/24)
“Spotlight Delaware’s Reassessment Map Explained,” by Jacob Owens (2/20)
The news stories previewed above come from Spotlight Delaware, a homegrown, statewide non-profit news outlet. New Castle City Topics is a Spotlight Delaware Community Information Hub partner. Get stories like this delivered to your email inbox weekly by signing up for SD’s free newsletter.
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3/1, 3/15, and 4/7 - New Castle Little League Registration Document Drop-off Day at NCLL’s facilities on Frenchtown Road.
Players for the 2026 season must attend one of the sessions. Info at the link above.3/3 - Oscars Spotlight: Hamnet (2025) at New Castle Public Library, 6pm.
Screening one of the films nominated for the 98th Annual Academy Awards, in the Community Room on the lower level.3/3 - Trustees of the New Castle Common Meeting, at Penn Farm, 7pm.
The Trustees’ meetings are open to the public in March, June, September and December.3/4 - Celebrate the Women of Colonial, William Penn High School, 5:30pm.
Colonial School District event featuring Mentoring Sessions, Community Resources, Panel Discussions and more for girls and women to thrive with education and community.3/4 - New Castle Ecumenical Lenten Supper at Hope Lutheran Church, 6pm.
Interdenominational Series - all are welcome.3/4 - Movies @ Old Town Hall: The Player (1992), 6:30pm.
$5-10 recommended donation, refreshments available, BYOB welcome, presented by NC Public Library and The Mercury. Film description at link.3/4 - City Council Special Meeting: Mid-FY Budget Review, at the NCPD Community Room, 6:30pm.
Agenda at the link above.3/5 - Read House & Garden Tours resume / museum reopens for 2026.
Open Thursdays - Sundays from 11am - 4pm. Tours begin on the hour; last tour 3pm. 3/5 - Oscars Spotlight: Bugonia (2025) at New Castle Public Library, 6pm.
Screening one of the films nominated for the 98th Annual Academy Awards, in the Community Room on the lower level.3/5-6 - “Do More 24 Delaware” Giving Day online throughout DE, 6pm-6pm.
Annual fundraiser in support of local non-profits in which donor gifts can qualify orgs for bonuses and “stretch pool” funds. Orgs in New Castle participating this year include:New Castle Library Friends, toward features for the library’s new garden, and
Delaware Historical Society, toward the restoration and maintenance of historic properties like the Read House.
3/7 - CCD’s Annual atTAcK Addiction 5K, starting from St. Peter’s, 9am.
Addiction survivors and the families of those who’ve struggled with it run to raise awareness and funds for Community Collaboration of DE’s local substance abuse treatment programs. Registration & Info here.3/7 - Ocean State Job Lot Grand Opening Event, Penn Mart Center, 9am-12pm.
Ocean State Job Lot is opening where the Big Lots used to be - with a party featuring “giveaways, free coffee, hot chocolate, and more.” First 100 customers get a $20 gift card.3/7 - These Houses Were Homes: 5 Generations of Black Community in Old New Castle Walking Tour, starting from Read House & Gardens, 1pm-3pm.
(Additional Date!) 2026 tours expand upon Dr. Flowers’ research on the African American population of ONC with additional source materials, a revamped route and accompanying map, and a special focus on the time period from 1776-1876. ($25.)
3/7 - St. Patrick’s Day Party Fundraiser, New Castle Senior Center, 6:30-10pm.
Featuring live music by Seven Rings. Bring your own food; select Irish baked goods will be available for purchase. Cash Bar. Tickets $25/in advance or $30/at the door. Cash or Check. Stop in or call Natalie at 302-326-4209 for tickets or more information.3/8 - Old Town Matinee: Four of the Apocalypse (1975), at Old Town Hall, 2pm.
$5-10 recommended donation, refreshments available, BYOB welcome, presented by NC Public Library and The Mercury. Film description at link.3/9 - City Planning Commission Public Hearing and Meeting at NCPD Community Room, 6:30pm.
The PC will discuss important process issues, including Ord. 562 (the hearing topic, the election process for PC officers, and the rules of procedure for the commission.3/10 - Oscars Spotlight: Train Dreams (2025) at New Castle Public Library, 6pm.
Screening one of the films nominated for the 98th Annual Academy Awards, in the Community Room on the lower level.3/10 - City Council Public Hearing on Ordinance 562, Senior Center, 6:30pm.
Ordinance 562 would eliminate specific response times for the Board of Adjustment, replacing them with “a reasonable time,” which matches what is required by state code.3/10 - New Castle City Council Meeting at the NC Senior Center, 7pm.
Agenda to be posted. Meeting will begin at 7pm or immediately after the preceding public hearing, if that runs long.3/11 - New Castle Ecumenical Lenten Supper at Hope Lutheran, 6pm.
Interdenominational Series - all are welcome.3/12 -
British Ales in America: Tasting the History of Colonial Aleat Jessop’s Colonial Tavern & Restaurant, 6:30pm.
This event is sold out.3/12 - Old Town Horror: Chopping Mall (1986), at Old Town Hall, 2pm.
$5-10 recommended donation, refreshments available, BYOB welcome, presented by NC Public Library and The Mercury. Film description at link.3/12 - Women Supporting the Continental Army (Webinar by NCHS), 7pm.
Holly A. Mayer, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of History at Duquesne University, explores how “women enhanced the effectiveness of the Continental Army... They labored, provided supplies, delivered information, and on occasion fired weapons… [and richly] contributed to the War for American Independence.” Registration & Info here.3/13 - Women Scorned: Petit Treason & Punishment in 18th C. DE, NC Court House Museum, 12pm.
Examining documents from the Delaware Public Archives’ collections to discuss the only women ever charged with ‘petit treason’ and the changing legal system of a new Delaware.3/13 - Fourth Annual Oscars Preview Party at NC Public Library, 6:30pm-9pm.
Watch the trailers for nominated movies, discuss and nosh over who will win, and fill out ballots with predictions. Door prizes, trivia, and the prediction winner gets a movie gift card to pick up Monday, 3/16. A 21+ BYOB event, Registration required.3/14 - Hearth to Heart Cooking Demo at the Amstel House, 10am-3pm.
3/14 - Postcard Social at New Castle Public Library, 10:30am-12:30pm.
Discover the hobby of postcard collecting and learn how to use Postcrossing.com to exchange “snail mail” with people around the world. Supplies will be provided to help you start your own collection. Registration requested.3/14 - 3rd Annual Great Immanuel Parish Chili Cookoff in the Immanuel Parish Hall on Harmony, 5:30pm.
Compete against or just eat a variety of chilis (“at least 6”), plus cornbread and beverages, and vote on the “fan favorite.” BYOB welcome; $10 good will donation recommended.3/15 - One Year Anniversary Celebration at Denali Beauty Works, 3-5pm.
Party to celebrate one year open, open to all. More info here (Fb link, no account needed).3/17 - ‘Health for All’ Free Physicals, at NC Public Library, by appointment.
See a University of Delaware Nurse practitioner for a school sports physical, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar and cholesterol checks, and more. (Details at the first link, full list of appointment slots at the second.)3/18 - New Castle Ecumenical Lenten Supper at St. Peter the Apostle, 6pm.
Interdenominational Series - all are welcome.3/18 - Delaware St. Book Wyrms Meeting at Denali Beauty Works, 7pm.
The Fantasy/Sci-Fi Book Club’s selection for March is The Princess Bride by William Goldman.3/20 - ‘Blue Hens & Bugbears: Dawn of the Revolution’ at NC Court House, 6pm.
A roleplaying adventure across DE. Player characters must deliver goods to Chestertown, MD. But will they make it? Will the bugbears stop them? And who will they side with in this impending war? This is a TTRPG that uses a simplified version of DND 5e. Info here.3/21 - Road to Liberty Game Day at New Castle Court House Museum, 1-2pm.
Play an original board game created by staff of the Delaware Public Archives to help kids learn about DE’s role in the Revolutionary War. Designed for quick play – approx. 10 minutes – the game utilizes archival documents from the Archives’ collections.3/25 - Movies @ Old Town Hall: Freeway (1996), 6:30pm.
$5-10 recommended donation, refreshments available, BYOB welcome, presented by NC Public Library and The Mercury. Film description at link.3/25 - New Castle Ecumenical Lenten Supper at Immanuel Episcopal, 6pm.
Interdenominational Series - all are welcome.3/25 - Immanuel on the Green’s ‘Theology on Tap’ at 5 Shaw Alley, 7:30pm.
Theological discussion prompted by community games like “HatGPT.”3/27 - Friday Night Double Feature: The Slumber Party Massacre (1982) + Slumber Party Massacre II (1987) at Old Town Hall, 7pm.
$5-10 recommended donation, refreshments available, BYOB welcome, presented by NC Public Library and The Mercury. Film description at link. 21+ Event.3/29 - Old Town Matinee: Metropolis (1927), at Old Town Hall, 2pm.
$5-10 recommended donation, refreshments available, BYOB welcome, presented by NC Public Library and The Mercury. Film description at link.3/31 - Easter Bunny Storytime at New Castle Public Library, 10:30am-12pm.
Join the Easter Bunny for an extra special storytime; EB also available after to interact and take pictures with. Light refreshments will be served and will include sweet spring themed treats for children and their caregivers. Intended for children 2-5 years, but all are welcome. No registration required.
4/4 - Amstel & Dutch House Museums Reopen for 2026 Tours
4/5 - Meet Revolutionary War Hero Ned Hector, at NCHS/The Arsenal, 7pm.
Portrayed by re-enactor Noah Lewis, African American Revolutionary war soldier Edward “Ned” Hector tells his fascinating story as an artilleryman and a freed man. Appropriate for all ages; $5 for Non-NCHS members. Registration & info here.4/5 - NC Hundred Lions Annual Easter Parade on The Green, 1pm.
4/11 - Hearth to Heart Cooking Demo at the Amstel House, 10am-3pm.
4/11 - New Castle Little League Opening Day at NCLL on Frenchtown Rd., 11am.
The first full day of activities including an opening ceremony, inaugural games, team introductions (and of course the concession stand).4/11 - Restore & Remember: The Monday Club, at The Monday Club, 1pm-4pm.
DHS is gathering volunteers to help with organization and processing archival materials at the site while learning from the elder members of the historic club about their history.4/12 - New Castle Sculptor Maureen Ligon, lecture at NCHS/The Arsenal, 3pm.
Guest speaker Ty Atkins has researched the New Castle artist - who kept a studio in the Old Library - and collected many of her works. $5 for non-members. Register & Info here.
2nd Tuesdays: 2nd & Delaware Stitchers’ Guild at 7pm at Denali Beauty Works.
2nd & 4th Mondays: Improv Fun & Games! at the NC Presbyterian Fellowship Hall at 6pm. “Just show up! It’s free!”
Third Wednesdays: Delaware Street Book Wyrms Fantasy Book Club at 7pm at Denali Beauty Works.
Fourth Friday Art Loop at participating shops and galleries around downtown, including the Opera House, Mo’zArt Gallery, The Window on Delaware Street, The Arsenal/NCHS, the Mercury Cafe’s in-house gallery, and more!
Third Sundays: ‘Second Street Coffeehouse’ Local Talent Open Mic nights at NC Presbyterian Church’s fellowship hall on 2nd Street.
Regular Historic Tours at New Castle Court House Museum (Wednesday-Sunday)
City Board and Commission Meetings are posted on the City Website, here.
New Castle Public Library - Full Program & Event Schedule.
New Castle Senior Center - March Newsletter with Activity & Meal Calendars.
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