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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
What’s New
HeartWish workshop to explore consciousness, awareness April 24
Lewes native serves aboard U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier
Race for Open Space steps off April 20 in Lewes
Paradise Grill donates to Sussex Consortium
Sussex Academy soccer sails to 5-0 win over Spartans
Community Briefs 4/17/24
Seahawks walk it off against Blue Jays in 10th inning
Cape boys’ lax’s late run puts away Caesar Rodney 17-6
Monarchs are focus of Cape Park project
A Jeep ride through Canyon de Chelly in Arizona with Cape Gazette
Harry K Foundation hosts second annual Chocolate Crawl
Southern Delaware Tourism names photo contest winners
Lewes-area home sales on increase
News / Police
Walk for Autism set April 20 at Hudson Fields
1 hour ago
The annual Walk for Autism event, organized by Autism Delaware and presented by Delaware City...
Hall-Long files to run for Delaware governor
6 hours ago
Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long formally filed her paperwork April 16 to run for governor, pledging to...
Bethany Beach appoints Patrick Foley as police chief
1 day ago
The Bethany Beach Town Council voted unanimously at its April 15 meeting to appoint Sgt. Patrick...
Riprap from old bridge worsening problem at IR Inlet
By Chris Flood
1 day ago
Strong winds, fast currents and ever-changing tides make the waters of the Indian River Inlet a...
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Viewpoints
Rehoboth lighthouse razed, rebuilt in 1996
1 day ago
The Cape Henlopen Lighthouse replica in the center of the Rehoboth Avenue roundabout has...
Volunteering is good for the soul
By Connie Benko
1 day ago
Thousands of Delawareans engage in formal or informal volunteer activities every day, providing...
Buffer stuffer
By Jim Paterson
1 day ago
Short-term rental tax bill needs to be rewritten
By Carol J. Warren
1 day ago
The pending House Bill 168 for collecting tax on short-term rentals is so badly written it needs to...
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Obituaries
Barbara Mary Butta, active in community
5 hours ago
Barbara “Barbs” Mary Butta, 66, passed away at her home in Rehoboth Beach Monday, April 15, 2024, ...
Donald L. Sturtz, retired Navy surgeon
6 hours ago
Donald L. Sturtz, MD, FACS, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024. He was born to Walter R. Sturtz and...
William Edward Barrett, government retiree
8 hours ago
William Edward Barrett, 80, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Monday, April 15, 2024, at Beebe...
Dana Lynn West, animal lover
8 hours ago
Dana Lynn West, 56, of Georgetown, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at home after a short battle...
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Sports
Cape boys’ tennis downs Seahawks 4-1
By Dan Cook
1 hour ago
The Cape boys’ tennis team moved to 4-1 on the season with a 4-1 win over Sussex Academy April 15...
Smiley and the Smiler win CoDel marathon titles
By Dave Frederick
1 day ago
The irony and the agony - On Sunday morning, I worked the happy trails of the Coastal Delaware...
Delmarva Christian volleyball upends Sussex Academy 3-1
By Aaron R. Mushrush
2 days ago
An emotionally charged Sussex Academy boys’ volleyball team won the first set against its local...
Cape girls’ lax tops Sussex Academy 19-6
By Dave Frederick
2 days ago
Dial 227 fast to order a pizza after the game. Dial lax fast to watch the Cape girls’ lacrosse team...
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A & E
Fay Jacobs to sign ‘Big Girls Don’t Fry’ April 26 at convention center
2 hours ago
Humorist and author Fay Jacobs is back to make people laugh just when everyone needs it. To...
Fest Art exhibition to open April 26 at CAMP Rehoboth
4 hours ago
CAMP Rehoboth’s Fest Art 2024 will open Friday, April 26, with an artists’ reception set for 2 to 4...
‘You Can’t Take it with You’ to open in Milford April 19
5 hours ago
Second Street Players and Director Doug James will present the madcap comedy, “You Can’t Take it...
‘We’re All Plastic People Now’ free screenings set May 2, 4
12 hours ago
In partnership with Oceana and local organizations MERR Institute and Plastic Free Delaware, the...
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Cape Life
CHEER CEO advocates for older adults at White House forum
6 hours ago
CHEER Inc. CEO Beckett Wheatley represented Delaware’s older adults on behalf of Meals on Wheels...
Drum circles at George H.P. Smith Park to start May 9
22 hours ago
HealTree and Sue Greer will present a drum circle celebration at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 9, at ...
Facing emergency shortage, blood bank issues plea for youth donors
1 day ago
Blood Bank of Delmarva announced a blood emergency April 8 following a period of low donor turnout...
Southern Delaware Kidney Walk fundraiser set April 28
1 day ago
The National Kidney Foundation of Maryland and Delaware will hold its annual Southern Delaware...
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Local Buzz
How Would You Pay for Long-Term Care?
The Stewart Group - RBC Wealth Management
How Would You Pay for Long-Term Care? According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human...
“UNDER CONTRACT” Unit 808 @ The Henlopen! Listed by The Mike Kogler Team. #1 Sales Team @ The Henlopen. For Showings Call: (302) 236-7648.
Mike Kogler Team
527 N Boardwalk #808, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
MLS: DESU2053498
A...
University of Delaware Announces Second Annual 302 Tour
University of Delaware - Department of Athletics, Community, and Campus Recreation
NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware has announced the second annual 302 Tour from June 6-8....
Baseball Broke Program Record For Team Home Runs in Win Over Northeastern
University of Delaware - Department of Athletics, Community, and Campus Recreation
NEWARK, Del. - The University of Delaware baseball team broke the program record for most team home...
Pros and Cons of Buying a House With Vaulted Ceilings
Mike Kogler Team
Pros and Cons of Buying a House With Vaulted Ceilings
Vaulted ceilings can be found in...
Track & Field Rewrite History Books After Competing at Larry Ellis Invitational
University of Delaware - Department of Athletics, Community, and Campus Recreation
PRINCETON, N.J. - The University of Delaware track & field team had an action-packed weekend...
Do You Have These Key Estate Planning Documents?
The Stewart Group - RBC Wealth Management
Estate planning is the process of managing and preserving your assets while you are alive, and...
2022 Long & Foster Regional Awards
Bill Cullin
I had recently received the following awards listed below and I would like to thank all my clients...
HenlopenRB.com Rehoboth’s Premier Oceanfront Building: Sales & Rentals. For Current Available Units Call: (302) 236-7648, or visit HenlopenRB.com
Mike Kogler Team
The Leading SALES TEAM @ The Henlopen.
The Henlopen: www.HenlopenRB.com
The Henlopen...
Professional Appraisals
Bill Cullin
Before a mortgage application is approved, the lender will order a professional appraisal of the...
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Calendar of Events
Today
7:45 am
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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
11:00 am
The Yarners Group
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Arthritis Exercise Class
9:15 am
to
10:15 am
Fitness Circuit Training Class
9:30 am
Duplicate Bridge
9:30 am
to
10:30 am
Yoga Class
9:30 am
to
10:30 am
Ball & Band Exercise Class
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Gentle Yoga
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
LaBlast Dance Fitness
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Soup Social
11:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Mahjong
11:45 am
to
4:00 pm
Bingo Pot of Gold & Penny Bingo
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Taco Day
12:30 pm
to
1:30 pm
Chair Yoga Class DVD Led
1:00 pm
Explorations of Giovanni da Verrazzano 500th...
1:30 pm
Italian Conversation Group
2:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Poker
2:00 pm
Flipper Game
3:30 pm
to
7:00 pm
Billiards & Ping Pong
3:30 pm
to
7:00 pm
Cornhole
4:30 pm
Stay & Play with Friends
5:00 pm
Green Screen Film Night
5:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
Great Decisions discussion series
5:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Delaware Seaside Railroad Club Train Display
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Lewes Legends walking tour
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Meditation group
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Free Write
6:30 pm
to
8:00 pm
NAMI Family Support Group
6:30 pm
Convention of States meeting
7:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Dementia caregiver support group
7:00 pm
Delmarva Antique Bottle Club auction
Thursday, April 18
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
11:00 am
Wood Carving Group
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
Cardio Blast Class
8:30 am
Boardwalk Stroll
9:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:15 am
to
1:00 pm
Tai Chi
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Beginner Ballroom Dancing Class
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Delaware Money School program
10:30 am
to
4:00 pm
Pinochle
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:00 am
to
1:30 pm
Coastal Georgetown AAUW meeting
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Advanced Ballroom Dancing Class
11:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Eat Smart & Move More program
11:15 am
Seniors luncheon for widows & widowers
11:30 am
to
1:00 pm
More Than a Meal Weekly Ministry
12:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
American Legion Build a Burger Day
12:00 pm
to
12:45 pm
Beginner Tai Chi & Qigong
12:30 pm
to
4:00 pm
Contract Bridge
1:00 pm
to
2:00 pm
Stress Reducing Movement
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Cancer Support Group
1:30 pm
to
3:30 pm
Marbles & Jokers
2:00 pm
to
3:30 pm
Spanish Conversation Group
2:30 pm
to
4:30 pm
Art Free Write
3:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
VIA Fine Art & Craft Show
3:00 pm
to
4:00 pm
Build It
4:00 pm
to
6:00 pm
Beach Singles 55+ Happy Hour
4:00 pm
Single Seniors Beach Club dinner meeting
5:00 pm
RD 20 Democratic Committee meeting
5:30 pm
to
6:30 pm
Cosmic Shift Sound Bath
6:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Transcendental Jam & Vegetarian Feast
6:00 pm
to
7:00 pm
Ballroom Dance Class
6:00 pm
Elks Bingo
6:00 pm
to
7:30 pm
Zine workshop
Friday, April 19
7:30 am
to
8:45 am
Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
7:45 am
to
8:15 am
Walk Aerobics Class DVD Led
8:00 am
to
4:00 pm
Fitness Room open
8:30 am
to
10:00 am
Weight Down Club
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Art Studio
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
Sit & Get Fit Program
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
Fitness Room open
9:00 am
to
2:00 pm
Billiards League
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
LeBlast Dance Fitness
9:15 am
to
10:15 am
Balance & Strength Class
9:30 am
to
10:30 am
Chair Yoga Class
10:00 am
to
11:00 am
Chair Tai Chi
10:00 am
to
1:00 pm
Drop-In Tech Help
10:30 am
to
11:00 am
Baby & Me Storytime
10:30 am
to
1:45 pm
Music Lessons
10:30 am
to
11:30 am
Zumba Class
10:30 am
to
11:30 pm
Baby Friday
11:00 am
Lewes History Highlights walking tour
11:15 am
to
12:15 pm
Tai Chi Class
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Friday Flicks
5:00 pm
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8:00 pm
LHS exhibit opening
5:00 pm
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7:00 pm
American Legion Friday Night Dinner
7:00 pm
Celebrate Recovery group
7:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Encore Chorale of Sussex County concert
7:00 pm
“The Wizarding World of Ballet” performance
Business
SkeeterStrong Foundation, Paradise Companies donate to Ennis family
6 hours ago
The SkeeterStrong Foundation and Paradise Companies teamed up to donate more than $7,000 to the...
Monument Sotheby’s welcomes Serio Team agents to brokerage
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Monument Sotheby's International Realty - Coastal Division announced the recent addition of Frank...
Small business expo set April 21 in Lewes
1 day ago
Homeowners eager to take on warm-weather projects can meet local landscapers, home improvement...
Dewey Beach Grotto Pizza now open
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Nearly a year later than the original targeted date, Grotto Pizza in Dewey Beach is now open. The...
SoDel Cares supports Community Resource Center
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SoDel Cares, the philanthropic arm of SoDel Concepts, recently donated $2,500 to the Community...
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Race for Open Space steps off April 20 in Lewes
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The Greater Lewes Foundation Open Space Alliance campaign team and the Seashore Striders will host...