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Monday, April 29, 2024
What’s New
Funsters welcome new member Nancy Curry to the band
Emily Cunningham confirmed as DSHA chief of staff
Carney running for mayor of Wilmington
Police chiefs support First State Community Action Agency
Laurel man charged in Harbeson-area burglary
Man charged with falsely reporting stolen gun
Joseph M. Ryan, services set
G. Linda Rikard, well-respected educator
Walk for Autism shows strength at Hudson Fields
Cape girls’ lax scores final five goals to beat OCNJ 12-7
Cape’s boys’ lax traps the Bruins of Broadneck 6-3
Birthday girl scores closing goal in Cape’s double OT win
Slater’s walk-off homer lifts Cape to 4-3 win over CR
News / Police
Sussex County in last year of ARPA funds
By Ron MacArthur
23 hours ago
Sussex County is in the last year of spending its $45.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds....
Lewes homes targeted in burglaries
1 day ago
Delaware State Police say thieves recently targeted two Lewes homes; they are warning people to...
Delaware officials wander Delmarva’s waterways
1 day ago
Nearly 40 locally elected officials from Delaware, Maryland and Virginia toured the Delmarva...
Three charged in Millsboro burglary
1 day ago
Three Millsboro residents face burglary and theft charges April 25 after police say they stole...
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Viewpoints
Du Pont Experiment includes African American schools
By Ron MacArthur
3 days ago
It’s a chapter of county history that needs to be told and retold so we never forget how terrible...
More emergency vet services needed
3 days ago
We recently reported that Rehoboth Beach Animal Hospital is offering urgent care for pets during...
Power struggle
By Jim Paterson
3 days ago
Race for Open Space a success
By Jim Ford
3 days ago
Our thanks go out to so many participants who helped make the inaugural Race for Open Space an...
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Obituaries
B. Jean Wastler, led active life
1 day ago
B. Jean Wastler, 90, passed away peacefully Friday, March 15, 2024. She was born Nov. 7, 1933. ...
Samuel Norris Dickerson, dedicated cyclist
1 day ago
Samuel N. Dickerson of Annapolis, Md., formerly of Baltimore, Md., and Parkton, Md., passed away...
Ruth Ann Polite, generous Christian lady
1 day ago
Ruth Ann Polite, 73, of Lewes, passed away peacefully at home Monday morning April 22, 2024. She...
Kathleen M. Whitman, PNC retiree
2 days ago
Kathleen “Kathy” M. Whitman, 73, of Harbeson, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, peacefully at...
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Sports
Battle of Sussex on the pitch goes to Academy’s girls
By Aaron R. Mushrush
3 hours ago
The Sussex Academy girls’ soccer team headed west on Route 9 to take on Sussex Tech April 25....
Delmarva Christian boys’ volleyball sweeps Sussex Academy series
By Aaron R. Mushrush
4 hours ago
Squaring up for the second time in two weeks, the Delmarva Christian and Sussex Academy boys’...
Cape golf team splits more matches
By Fritz Schranck
2 days ago
The golfers for the Cape golf team might be forgiven for feeling a little snakebitten after their...
Be careful when fishing alone
By Eric Burnley
2 days ago
Over the past two or three weeks, we have lost two fishermen who went out on their boats by...
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A & E
RAL exhibitions to open with reception May 10
19 hours ago
As the summer season nears, the Rehoboth Art League will open five new art exhibitions Friday, May...
Milton chamber sets Horseshoe Crab & Shorebird Fest May 25
20 hours ago
The Milton Chamber of Commerce recently announced all of Milton’s unique, cornerstone events will...
Rotary’s Empty Bowls event a success
By Ted Pfirrmann
1 day ago
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary hosted its Empty Bowls fundraiser event April 21 at the Love Creek...
Loosen Up exhibit to open at Gallery One May 1
1 day ago
Gallery One announced its next show, Loosen Up, will be open to the public Wednesday, May 1,...
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Cape Life
Brittingham family service project honors loved one’s memory
2 hours ago
Once again being good environmental stewards in the community, Brittingham family members gathered...
Groome Church concert to benefit Lewes in Bloom May 11
3 hours ago
The Groome Church Performing Arts Series will present a concert to benefit, celebrate and thank...
Regional Film Showcase set May 3-5 at Cinema Art Theater
4 hours ago
The Rehoboth Beach Film Society will present its 2024 Regional Film Showcase from Friday to Sunday...
Children’s Beach House sets annual charity golf event May 20
6 hours ago
Children’s Beach House will hold its 20th annual charity golf fundraiser Monday, May 20, at the...
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Local Buzz
Improving To Sell
Bill Cullin
Many homeowners wait until they are ready to put their home on the market before painting, planting...
Should You Buy a Home Generator?
Mike Kogler Team
Should You Buy a Home Generator?
A power outage can be an inconvenience, at best. If...
April is Fair Housing Month
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Fair housing provides clients of all backgrounds and identities with the legally protected...
Personal Property
Bill Cullin
When you purchase a property, it usually includes the land and everything attached to it, such as...
Contingency Contracts
Bill Cullin
Buyers walk into your home in your area and fall in love with it. There is one problem - they will...
Cape Gazette 5k Registration Now Open!
Cape Gazette
RUN WITH US! Our second annual Cape Gazette 5k is set and registration is open! Saturday, May 11...
Please Donate - April Showers for New Moms and Children
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
The Screened Porch: A Must-Have for Some Buyers
Mike Kogler Team
The Screened Porch: A Must-Have for Some Buyers
Porches are very popular, but a...
Head Over to Headwater Cove for Fresh New Homes and an Easy Resort Lifestyle
Active Adults Realty®
If you take a look at the communities spotlighted on our Web site you’ll find pickleball courts are...
New Street Home Offers Grace and Better Odds!
Christian Grace
Georgetown, DE … An affordable housing shortage is especially difficult for people often rejected...
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Calendar of Events
Today
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8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
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4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:00 am
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1:00 pm
Billiards
8:00 am
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4:00 pm
Billiards
9:00 am
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10:00 am
Sit & Get Fit Program
9:00 am
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4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
RB Free Writes
9:15 am
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10:15 am
Balance & Strength Class
9:30 am
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12:00 pm
Art Group
9:45 am
to
10:45 am
Tai Chi
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Vintage Book & Jewelry Sale
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Scrabble
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Improver Line Dancing class
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Zumba Class
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Line Dancing for Beginners
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Bloody Mary Day
12:30 pm
to
4:00 pm
Game Day
12:30 pm
Duplicate Bridge
12:30 pm
to
1:30 pm
Beginner Ballroom Dancing class
12:30 pm
to
4:00 pm
Mahjong
1:00 pm
Over 50 Yoga
1:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Mah Jongg
1:30 pm
Food for Thought
2:00 pm
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2:45 pm
Jazzercise
2:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Rummikub
3:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Rehoboth Beach Writers’ Guild Poetry Free Write
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Wellness Class
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Insight Meditation Community of Lewes meditation
4:00 pm
Single Seniors Beach Club
5:45 pm
to
7:15 pm
Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club meeting
6:30 pm
CHSD Board Members Meet & Greet
Tuesday, April 30
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:00 am
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9:00 am
Cardio Blast Class
8:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Billiards
8:00 am
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4:00 pm
Billiards
8:00 am
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11:00 am
Wood Carving Group
8:30 am
Chair Yoga Class
8:30 am
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12:00 pm
Sewing group
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
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4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:00 am
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11:00 am
Quilting Group
9:15 am
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10:00 am
Tai Chi
9:30 am
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1:00 pm
Line Dancing
10:00 am
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4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
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2:00 pm
Vintage Book & Jewelry Sale
10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
10:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Lewes Life-Saving Station Boat House tour
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
LaBlast Dance Fitness Class
10:30 am
Over 50 Yoga
10:45 am
to
11:30 am
Chair Tai Chi Class
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
3:00 pm
Penny Bingo
11:00 am
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1:00 pm
Soup & Salad ministry
11:45 am
to
12:45 pm
Chair Yoga
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Daily Specials Day
1:00 pm
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2:30 pm
Bible study
1:30 pm
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2:30 pm
Tai Chi Class
2:00 pm
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3:30 pm
Adult Coloring group
4:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
Yoga Strength Class
4:00 pm
Film screening & discussion
6:00 pm
Author presentation
7:00 pm
to
9:00 pm
Dancing Argentine Tango
Wednesday, May 1
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Billiards
8:00 am
to
9:00 am
Tai Chi Fan class
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Arthritis Exercise Class
9:00 am
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4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:00 am
to
11:00 am
The Yarners Group
9:15 am
to
10:15 am
Fitness Circuit Training Class
9:30 am
Duplicate Bridge
9:30 am
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10:30 am
Yoga Class
9:30 am
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10:30 am
Ball & Band Exercise Class
10:00 am
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11:00 am
Gentle Yoga
10:00 am
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4:00 pm
LHS exhibit open
10:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Vintage Book & Jewelry Sale
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
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1:00 pm
Soup Social
11:00 am
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2:00 pm
Mahjong
11:00 am
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12:00 pm
LaBlast Dance Fitness
11:30 am
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3:00 pm
Jackpot Bingo
11:45 am
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4:00 pm
Bingo Pot of Gold & Penny Bingo
12:00 pm
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7:00 pm
American Legion Taco Day
12:30 pm
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1:30 pm
Chair Yoga Class DVD Led
1:30 pm
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2:30 pm
Italian Conversation Group
2:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Poker
2:00 pm
Flipper Game
3:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Hops & Crops Market
3:30 pm
to
7:00 pm
Billiards & Ping Pong
4:30 pm
Stay & Play with Friends
5:00 pm
No Planet B conversation
5:00 pm
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7:30 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
5:00 pm
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6:30 pm
Great Decisions discussion series
5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
Natural Selections Book Club
5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
Under the Microscope program
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Free Write
6:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Meditation group
6:30 pm
New Hope Canoe Club recruitment & information meeting
7:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Dementia caregiver support group
8:00 pm
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10:00 pm
LHS Haunted Histories Paranormal tour
Business
Coldwell Banker Premier awarded for outstanding performance
12 hours ago
Coldwell Banker Premier has been named a President’s Club Award winner by Anywhere Leads for its...
Keller Williams presents top producer awards for 2023
20 hours ago
Keller Williams Realty Delaware Beaches presented awards to the 2023 top producers in the Delaware...
KSI hires Dufendach as senior finance executive
22 hours ago
KSI announced Mark Dufendach has been hired as senior executive vice president of finance. Having...
Rehoboth-Dewey sidewalk sales set May 3-5
1 day ago
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce announced its 41st annual Spring Sidewalk Sale...
Bin 66 plans wine tasting fundraiser to benefit SPCA May 4
1 day ago
Bin 66 and Bouchaine Vineyards are partnering to host a wine tasting and fundraising event in...
Dewey Beer Co. nabs three Crushie craft beverage awards
1 day ago
Dewey Beer Company was the winner of three Crushies in the 2024 Craft Beer Marketing Awards...
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Blogs
Beetle (Bailey) Mania
By Elise Seyfried
6 days ago
When I had my kids, I looked forward so much to sharing my favorite books, shows, songs and movies...
Earth Friendly Meals
6 days ago
We celebrated Earth Day in our E-meal class this week. You can too, with a cup of chopped onions...
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