Annual Arden Club Events
Annual Spring Fling
Antiques & Collectibles
The second Sunday in March
SUNDAY, MARCH 11
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Indoors at Gild Hall
Coffee & Cakes 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Lunch 12:00 Noon - 3:00 p.m.
Antiques and Collectibles. Free admission & parking. For details or to reserve a spot, contact John Elisens of Ardentown: 302 529-7571.
Annual Egg Hunt
Usually the Sunday before Easter, 12:00 NOON.
If it rains, we'll meet at Gild Hall.
ACRA and The Arden Club host the Annual Egg Hunt on the Arden Green. Children: bring a basket and search for goodies hidden by the Easter Bunny. But please don't come early! The Bunny needs time to hide the candy. Dog walkers: please help us keep The Green clean for this event! Thanks!
Spring Community Garage Sale
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Usually the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend,
but, if it rains, the next day, Sunday.
The same day the Swim Gild opens the Arden Pool.
If you want a space, call Naomi at 302 475-2608. Leave your name and phone number. You will be put on the list.
Shady Grove Music Fest
Usually in June, Rain or Shine
in the Shady Grove, behind Gild Hall
The 105th Arden Fair
Saturday, September 1, 2012
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Our annual end-of-summer celebration attracts thousands of people. For details, click here!
Fall Community Garage Sale
Usually the 2nd Saturday in October
If you want a space, call Naomi at 302 475-2608 to put your name on the list. You will be put on the list. No call-backs.
Annual Halloween Party
Sunday, October 28, 2012
5:45 p.m. - Parade from the Green
6:00 - 8:00 - Party at the Gild Hall
Usually the Sunday before Halloween
Share supper with friends and neighbors at the party!
Please bring a side dish, salad, appetizer or treat to share. Hot dogs and burgers will be provided courtesy of the Dinner Gild.
Enjoy Hayrides, Games, Tarot Readings, Craft-making, Food, Fun and Spooky Surprises! This party is co-sponsored by ACRA and the Arden Club. (photo by Tom Wheeler)
Arden Holiday Shop
Always the Sunday following Thanksgiving
Sunday, November 25, 2012
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Support your local artists!
The Arden Gild Hall is full of handcrafted items, upstairs and down, just in time for Holiday gift buying!! Great for gifts & some for yourself! Shop locally & often!! To reserve a table, or to get details, call George Brocklesby at 302 562-2215. Downstairs always features a delicious lunch from the Saucy Luncheon Crew!
Annual Arden Club / ACRA Holiday Party
Always the second Sunday in December
Sunday, December 11, 2011
4:00-6:00 p.m., Gild Hall
Come one, come all to our beloved Gild Hall -- dressed in all its finery for the holidays. Ring in the season with friends and neighbors. Celebrate with caroling around the piano, craft-making, a visit from a special guest, merry-making, and surprises!
Bring a nosh, appetizer, salad or treat to share and make it supper with friends as you warm yourself by the blazing hearth. Come, share the good cheer! [photo by Joe Del Tufo]
Come, share the good cheer!
Please consider bringing non-perishable food items
for collection basket. Donations will be delivered
to the Claymont Community Food Closet.
We usually deck Gild Hall at 1:00 p.m.
We will be decking the Hall in preparation for the
festivities. Please bring the kids to decorate
the tree and join in the fun.
New Year's Eve Party
Saturday, December 31, 2010, 8:00 p.m. and on...
Come DANCE the NEW YEAR in with the ARDEN ALL STARS!!
$15 member $18 non-member.
This year's theme: "The '70s" (Peter Frampton, Rick James, K.C.,... Please do not "Do The Hustle".) Doors open at 8:00 pm.. As always bring a dish to share! Noise makers, soda, beer, wine provided. Call 302 475-3126 for details.
New Year’s Day
Champagne Brunch
Sunday, January 1, 2012
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
at the Buzz Ware Village Center.
Reserve your tickets today for the 4th Annual New Year's Day Champagne Brunch at the Buzz Ware Village Center on Sunday, January 1, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy a sumptuous buffet of spiced mixed fruit, traditional pulled pork with sauerkraut, baked salmon, vegetarian frittatas, sausage and cheese stratas, fruit stuffed french toast, delicious pastry bar, and more. Beverages include assorted juices, coffee, and tea. Each adult guest receives two glasses of champagne, with additional champagne, mimosas, and bloody marys available for purchase.
The cost for this awesome New Year's Day celebration is only $15/person until December 15, and $20/person after that date. Reservations are required and space is limited, so don't delay… reserve your ticket today! For reservations or more information, please contact Beverley Fleming at 302 475-2818. All profits from this event will benefit the Buzz Ware Village Center Building Renovation Fund.