Monday, Feb. 8
Tech Talk series to continue with “Free Software on the Net,” 6-7:30 p.m. at the Milton Public Library, 121 Union St., Milton. Free. For details, call 684-8856.
Wing night at American Legion Post 17, American Legion Rd., Lewes, with 35-cent wings and $1 drafts. Call 645-9965.
Surfrider Foundation DE chapter meets, 7 p.m., at El Dorado Restaurant, Rt. 24, next to Gray Hare, behind McDonald’s; open to the public; visit russmerrittphotography.com for details.
Tuesday, Feb. 9
Toddler storytime, 10 a.m. at the Milton Public Library, 121 Union St., Milton. For details, call 684-8856.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-09 to meet, 7 p.m. at U.S. Coast Guard Station Indian River off Rt. 1 south of Dewey Beach. Call 684-8793.
AARP Sussex County Southeastern chapter 3543 monthly luncheon meeting at 1776 Steakhouse, Midway Shopping Center, Rehoboth. Speaker, Ed Okonowicz on “Ghosts and Witches.” Lunch, $15; for details and to RSVP call 945-0938.
Volunteer orientation by the American Red Cross of Delmarva, 6-7 p.m., at Rehoboth Public Library, Rehoboth Ave.; to register call 800-777-6620, option 7, or email volunteer@redcrossdelmarva.org.
Lewes in Bloom, a local gardening group, meets at 7 p.m., at Cadbury at Lewes, 17028 Cadbury Circle, Lewes; visitors welcome. Call 302-745-7383.
Wednesday, Feb. 10
Reverse mortgage seminar with certified reverse mortgage consultant Carleen Heinrich, 1-3 p.m. at Cadbury at Lewes, 17028 Cadbury Circle, Lewes. Free; public invited. Advance registration required by Feb. 5 by calling 644-7996.
Senior Singles Beach Club to meet for lunch, 12:30 p.m. at 1776 Steakhouse in the Midway Shopping Center north of Rehoboth. Call Judy Bryan for details, 684-5107.
Connected Degree Day, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at Del Tech Owens Campus Student Services Center, Georgetown, to learn how to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Sussex. For details call 855-5951 or visit dtcc.edu/connecteddegree.
League of Women Voters of Sussex County Land-Use Forum on relationship between land use, transportation and affordable housing, 10 a.m., at Beebe Medical Arts Building, Rt. 24, Rehoboth. For details call 302-200-1073 or email sussexlwv@gmail.com.
East Sussex Relay for Life monthly meeting, 6 p.m., at Movies at Midway, Midway Shopping Center. Registered teams and others wishing to walk should attend; Relay for Life to be held May 7-8 at American Legion Post 28 near Millsboro. For details contact pgibsonrfl@aol.com or visit relayforlife.org/eastsussex.
Feb. 10-11
Angel Food Ministries on-site order dates at Epworth UM Church, Holland Glade Rd., Rehoboth; hours, 3-6 p.m., Wed., 9 a.m.-noon, Thurs.; cash, check and food stamps accepted. For details call 227-7743, Ext. 125 or visit epworth-rehoboth.org.
Thursday, Feb. 11
“Birding 101” lecture by Bill Fintel, 7 p.m. at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge off Rt. 16 east of Milton. Light refreshments at 6:30. Free and open to public; call 684-8419 for details.
Beebe Medical Center Auxiliary linen sale, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. at Beebe Medical Center, Savannah Rd., Lewes. Call 947-2640.
Delaware Tech Student Nursing Expo, 10 a.m.-noon, at Long Neck CHEER Center, The Shoppes of Long Neck, with displays relating to aging population. Call 945-3551 for details.
Valentine’s Day Party with Elvis impersonator, 10 a.m., at Georgetown CHEER Center, Sand Hill Rd., with lunch, $3, for 60 years and older and $4.50 for those under 60; raffle and drawing. Public welcome; call 856-5187 for details.
Seminar on taking control of one’s health through the Journey Into Health program, 7 p.m., at Comfort Zone Center for Whole Self Healing, 32191 Nassau Rd., Lewes, free to public. For details call 645-2334.
NARFE Sussex County chapter 1690 meets, 11:30 a.m., at 1776 Steakhouse, Midway Shopping Center, Lewes. Speaker, John Carney, candidate for U.S. House of Representatives. For details call 436-4261.
Power Thursday forum for women entrepreneurs, noon-2 p.m., at YWCA Sussex County, 20155 North Office Circle, Unit 1, Georgetown, when “Who Moved the Cheese” will be discussed; $10 fee; for details and registration call 253-0684 or email lweeks@ywcade.org.
Tech Night, 6 p.m., at Lewes Public Library; topic: online full-text popular magazine searches; for details call 645-4633 or visit leweslibrary.org.
Friday, Feb. 12
Meeting of the Overfalls Maritime Museum Foundation, 7:30 p.m. at Lewes Public Library, Kings Hwy. and Adams Ave., Lewes. Bill Hutchison from the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation to present an update on Delaware’s tall ship.
Valentine’s Day Celebration, 10:30 a.m., at Long Neck CHEER Center, The Shoppes of Long Neck, with entertainment by Kathy Gorman, followed by lunch and annual Oldie but Newlywed Game, 1 p.m. Call 945-3551 for details.
Garden Club of Millsboro meeting, 10 a.m., at Millsboro Civic Center; all welcome; for details contact fcjarboe@gmail.com.
Valentine’s Dance to benefit Relay for Life Touched by an Angel Team, 7-11 p.m., at Millsboro Civic Center; dinner, dancing, door prizes, silent auction; tickets, $25 a couple or $15 per person. For details call 302-436-4507.
Feb. 12-14
Lewes Historical Society Presidents’ Day Weekend Art Show at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal, Lewes Beach, featuring more than 40 regional artists; preview party, 5-8 p.m., Fri., $25 in advance; $30 at the door, includes food, beverages, live music; 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. and 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun., free admission. For details call 645-7670.
Saturday, Feb. 13
Dewey Beach Winter Gala hosted by The Starboard and The Lighthouse, 8 p.m. at the Baycenter, to benefit Dewey police and lifeguards. Tickets, $85; black tie optional, jacket required. Live music by Jimi Smooth and Hit Time, JellyRoll and John Eddie. Open bar and specialty bars, hors d’oeuvres and coat check. More info and tickets at 226-1680 or thestarboard.com.
Fourth annual Lewes Winter Fest Block Party, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at various venues on the Lewes Historic Commercial District surrounding Second St. Numerous businesses and restaurants will be offering holiday-themed specials throughout the day, with Bear Hugs for Babies’ Kody O’Bear visiting Kids’ Ketch, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 645-8073.
Make Your Own Sailor’s Valentine, 10 a.m., at Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum, north of Indian River Inlet. Cost, $15, covers all materials; space limited; call 227-6991 to preregister.
Pet Parade in conjunction with Lewes block party, 2 p.m. on Bank St. at Second St., Lewes. Register from noon to 1:30 p.m. in front of Citizens Bank. Categories include formal wear, leisure wear, companion look-alike and kids’ freestyle. Fees benefit Sussex County SPCA.
Learn about love tokens that sailors brought home from Barbados, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Zwaanendael Museum, Savannah Rd., Lewes. Love token craft activity will take place at 2 p.m. Free; for details, call 645-1148.
Free introductory yoga class, 4 p.m. at Rehoboth Beach Yoga, 20245 Bay Vista Rd., Rehoboth. Wear comfortable clothing. Call 226-1071 for details.
Covered dish dinner, 5 p.m., followed by talent show at Zoar UMC, Rt. 30 and Zoar Rd., Millsboro. Bring a dish for 4-6 people. Free-will offering for Haitian relief fund. Call 945-2607.
Prayer breakfast, 8 a.m. at St. George AME Church, 317 Park Ave., Lewes. Cost, $8 to benefit Women’s Day event. Pastor the Rev. Gerald Hessen welcomes the public to attend. For details, call Leona Robinson, 684-1982.
Live Music Swing Band Dance, 7 p.m., at the Cape Henlopen State Park Officer’s Club, Lewes, sponsored by Clear Space Productions; tickets, $25; food and cash bar available. Call 644-3810 for details.
Piano master class, 2 p.m., at Delaware Music School Milford Branch, 10 S. Walnut St., featuring faculty member Hiroko Yamazaki; free and open to public.
Casino Night at American Legion Post 28, Rt. 24, east of Millsboro; doors open 6:30 p.m.; food and beverages included; no one under 21 permitted; for details call 945-1673.
Indoor Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at Conley’s UM Chapel new property, 33104 Jolyns Way off Camp Arrowhead Rd., Angola, to benefit new building fund; bake sale; for details call 945-1881.
Valentine’s Dance hosted by Dover English Country Dancers, 7:30 p.m., at Capital Grange Hall, 911 S. Governor’s Ave., Dover; all dances taught and called; no experience necessary. Beginner instruction, 7 p.m. $4 members; $5 nonmembers; call 302-697-8366 for details.
Gospel Jazz Buffet, 6 p.m., at Mt. Zion AME Church, 18211 Beach Hwy., Ellendale, featuring saxophonist Tony Smith; tickets, $20; call 422-5808.
Feb. 13-14
Milton Theatre presents “Love Letters,” 8 p.m., Sat.; 2 p.m., Sun. Box office opens 45 minutes before show; $18, adults; $15, students and seniors; make reservations at 684-3400 or at miltontheatre.org.
Sunday, Feb. 14
Paws of Tomorrow animal rescue to host its inaugural Valentine’s Day to Remember fundraiser, 5:30-10 p.m. at Kings Creek Country Club of Rt. 1 just north of Rehoboth Beach. Cost, $75 per person includes dinner, live music, auction and champagne toast. For details and tickets, visit pawsoftomorrow.com.
Monthly breakfast, 7-11 a.m., at Milford American Legion Post 3, Rehoboth Blvd.; $7, adults; $4, children 5-12; under 5, free. Call 422-3844 for details.
Lantern Tour of Indian River Life-Saving Station, 7 p.m., at Delaware Seashore State Park, south of Dewey Beach; fee, $7.50 per person; pre-registration required by calling 227-6991.
Hike Burton Island, a state nature preserve in Delaware Seashore State Park, 1 p.m.; fee, $4; space limited; pre-register at 227-6991.
Birding field trip at Prime Hook Wildlife Refuge meeting 8 a.m. at the refuge headquarters; dress warmly; topic: Hardy Winter Birds. Free and open to public; call 684-8419 for details.
Monday, Feb. 15
Wing night at American Legion Post 17, American Legion Rd., Lewes, with 35-cent wings and $1 drafts. Call 645-9965.
Sussex Lincoln Day Dinner sponsored by the Sussex County Republican Women and Eastern Sussex Republican Club, 5:30-9 p.m., at Atlantic Sands Hotel, Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk. Tickets, $45, in advance through club members; checks payable to ESRC and sent to Maria Evans, 32578 Blizzard Lane, Lewes DE 19958; RSVP at 228-5088.
Tuesday, Feb. 16
Overfalls Maritime Museum Foundation to host Mardi Gras, 5 p.m. at Irish Eyes, Anglers Rd., Lewes. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit the foundation. For details, call 645-0377.
Shrove Tuesday pancake and sausage dinner, 5-7 p.m. at the St. Jude Parish Life Center, Rt. 1 at Five Points. Cost, $5 for adults; $2.50 for children. For details, call 645-1165.
American Legion Post 17 to host a Mardi Gras potluck dinner, 6-9 p.m. at the post home, American Legion Rd., Lewes. Cost, $5 per person at the door; drinks available for purchase. For details, call 645-9965.
Toddler storytime, 10 a.m. at the Milton Public Library, 121 Union St., Milton. Free; for details, call 684-8856.
Pampered Chef bingo sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary of Carlisle Fire Co., NW Front St., Milford. Doors open 5 p.m., games start 7 p.m. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door. For tickets or details, call 422-9743.
Senior Singles Beach Club to meet for dinner, 5:30 p.m. at La Dolce Vita restaurant, 34814 Long Neck Rd., Long Neck. Call Judy Bryan for details, 684-5107.
Wednesday, Feb. 17
Taco night (hard or soft shells), 5 p.m. at American Legion Post 17, American Legion Rd., Lewes. Public invited; for details, call 645-9965.
Sussex Amateur Radio Association meeting, at Nutter Marvel Museum, 510 S. Bedford St., Georgetown; FCC license testing, 6:30 p.m.; informal social, 7 p.m.; meeting, 7:30 p.m. Open to public. For details visit sussexamateurradio.com.
Thursday, Feb. 18
Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce to hold a general membership meeting, noon at Kings Creek Country Club just west of Rehoboth Beach. Guest speaker will be DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara. Lunch costs $14. For details and reservations, call 227-2233, Ext. 14.
Cape Henlopen Senior Center to sponsor a bus trip to the Rainbow Dinner Theatre to see the production of “Nana’s Naughty Knickers.” For details and reservations, call 227-2055.
Women’s Democratic Club meeting to host an overview of Delaware Hospice programs and services, 11:30 a.m., Sussex Pines Country Club, Georgetown. For details, call 302-463-1054.
Senior Singles Beach Club general meeting, 6:30 p.m. at Lewes Senior Center. Call Judy Bryan for details, 684-5107.
Mardi Gras Party, 10:30 a.m., at Georgetown CHEER Center, 546 S. Bedford St.; entertainment by The Bay Tones; lunch, 11:45 a.m., $3 for those over 60; $4.50 for those under 60; 50/50 raffle; for details call 856-5187.
Read Aloud Delaware volunteer training, 10 a.m., at Delaware National Bank conference room, Rt. 1, Rehoboth; call 856-2527 to sign up and for details.
Neighborhood Watch seminar “Senior Citizens Against Crime,” 12:30 p.m., at Long Neck CHEER Center, The Shoppes of Long Neck; public invited; call 945-3551 for details.
Coastal Georgetown Branch of AAUW meets, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at Casa Di Leo, Rehoboth Ave., Ext.; program, Women in Delaware History by Amy Hiller. For details call 226-2296.
6th Annual Community Heart Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, sponsored by Beebe Medical Center; features free screenings, exhibits, health education, food, entertainment. For details call 645-3468.
Saturday, Feb. 20
Merchants’ Attic and general public garage sales sponsored by the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, Rehoboth Ave. Cost of a 10x10-foot space is $65 and includes a table and two chairs. Additional tables available for $5. Space is limited; for details and reservations, call Juli, 227-6446.
One-half pound of shrimp and one pulled pork sandwich with baked beans available for $11, 5-8 p.m. at American Legion Post 5, King Charles Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Public invited; for details, call 227-8999.
Delmarva History and Families seminars sponsored by the Sussex County Genealogical Society at Rehoboth Beach Public Library upstairs conference room; 10:30a.m., topic settlement of lower Delmarva; 1 p.m., Rehoboth Beach Historical Society workshop on preserving heirlooms and family papers. Bring brown bag lunch; coffee and dessert served; for details call 875-5418 or visit scgsdelaware.org.
Garden Club of Millsboro informational brunch, 10 a.m.-noon, at East Coast Garden Center, off Rt. 24 at Oak Orchard; speaker on the planned community garden. For details contact fcjarboe@gmail.com.
Breakfast Bash, 9 .m., at Ocean View CHEER Center, 30637 Cedar Neck Rd. Cost, $4; call 539-2671 to RSVP.
8th Annual Winter Gala to benefit Georgetown-Millsboro Rotary Club community service projects and Polio Plus, 7-10 p.m., at Del Tech Carter Building, Georgetown; $35 per person, includes wine, hors d’oeuvres, silent and live auctions; dancing with the Honeycombs. For tickets contact any member of visit gmrotary.org.
Beef and Beer Benefit for Delaware Blue Hens U12 select baseball teams, 6-11 p.m., at Frankford Fire Hall, Main St. Tickets, $25, available in advance at 732-1214.
Multimedia performance, “Sonnets of Dark Love” by Federico Garcia Lorca, with art by Aina Nergard-Nammack and music by Guillermo Silveira, 7 p.m., at CAMP Rehoboth auditorium, 37 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth. Suggested donation, $10; for details call 227-5620.
Bluegrass concert featuring James Reams and the Barnstormers and Free Range Pickin’ at Gumboro Fire Hall, 37030 Millsboro Hwy. Doors open 6 p.m.; music, $7 p.m.; $10 per person at the door; food, beverages, desserts for sale. For details call 302-430-4036 or 302-875-2595.
Operation Babies in Need fundraiser sponsored by Hearts Unlimited Inc. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at Milford Church of God Youth Center, 501 NE 5th St., asking donations of all baby needs; free hot lunch to all who donate. For details call 302-430-1813.
Sunday, Feb. 21
Annual Women’s Day at St. George AME Church, 317 Park Ave., Lewes, with 11 a.m. preacher the Rev. Cynthia Holmes of Ward Memorial AME Church, Washington DC. Lunch immediately following service. The Rev. Dr. Delishia Boykin-Wilson of Grant AME in South Jersey to preach at 3:30 p.m. Welcome by Pastor the Rev. Gerald Hessen. For details, call Leona Robinson, 684-1982.
Third Annual Green Fair, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Epworth UM Church, Holland Glade Rd., Rehoboth, featuring rain gardens, recycling, off-shore wind power, composting, local produce; vendors on premises. For details call 227-7743 or visit epworth-rehoboth.org.
Performance of play Damien, about Father Damien, leper minister; 7 p.m., at St. Edmond’s Catholic Church, King Charles Ave., Rehoboth; no charge; goodwill offering taken; pizza and refreshments available in lower church at 6 p.m.
Concert to benefit Sussex County veterans, 1 p.m., at American Legion Post 28, Rt. 24 at Legion Rd., east of Millsboro, featuring The Eddie Sherman Show with Peggy Raley, open to the public. Admission, $5, Legion members; $10 nonmembers; happy hour prices; food available from post kitchen.
Monday, Feb. 22
Senior Singles Beach Club to meet for lunch, 12:30 p.m. at Ruby Tuesday on Rt. 1 near Kmart. Call Judy Bryan at 684-5107 for details.
Wing night at American Legion Post 17, American Legion Rd., Lewes, with 35-cent wings and $1 drafts. Call 645-9965.
Tuesday, Feb. 23
Toddler storytime, 10 a.m. at the Milton Public Library, 121 Union St., Milton. Free; for details, call 684-8856.
Dinner and prize bingo, 4 p.m., at Coastal Leisure CHEER Center,. 30637 Cedar Neck Rd., Ocean View, featuring beef and dumplings; cost, $10 with two free bingo cards; additional cards, $3. For details call 539-2671.
Wednesday, Feb. 24
Black History Month Celebration, 6-8 p.m. at American Legion Post 28, Rt. 24 near Oak Orchard. Greg Fuller, Sussex County Register of Wills, will entertain. Event also will feature displays and visits by state officials. For details and to participate in the program, call Tina Washington, 302-329-9090.
AARP Defensive Driving Refresher Course, 1-5 p.m., at Harbour Lights CHEER Center, 34211 Woods Edge Dr., Lewes; cost, $12, AARP members; $14, nonmembers; refreshments serviced; call 645-9239 for details.
Luncheon hosted by AARP Chapter 4903, American Legion Post 28, 31768 Legion Rd., east of Millsboro, with speaker Mary Ann Smith from the Kiwanis Club; lunch, $11, members; $11.50, nonmembers; to RSVP call 945-1098 or 684-8485.
Friday, Feb. 26
Coastal Concerts to celebrate its 50th concert, 4-6 p.m. at the Inn at Canal Square, Front St., Lewes. Event to feature light fare and wine and a cameo performance by the Daedalus Quartet with Maria Scott on keyboard. Cost, $50 per person; space is limited. RSVP by Feb. 19 by sending a check to: Coastal Concerts, P.O. Box 685, Lewes, DE 19958. For details, call 888-212-6458.
Saturday, Feb. 27
Ninth annual Autism Ball and Auction for Hope sponsored by the Lower Delaware Autism Foundation, 6-11 p.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, Rehoboth Ave. Event to featuring catering by Nage, open bar, auction, jazz music and concert by the Big City Band. Tickets, $125 per person; $2,500 for a table of 12. For details and reservations, call 644-3410, or visit ldaf.com.
Ham and turkey shoot, 10:30 a.m. at the Ellendale VFW Post, VFW Rd., Ellendale. Rain date is March 6. For details, call 249-7025.
Sunday, Feb. 28
Book discussion group on “The Call of Soul” by Harold Klemp, 11 a.m. Call 644-0877 for directions.
Monday, March 1
Wing night at American Legion Post 17, American Legion Rd., Lewes, with 35-cent wings and $1 drafts. Call 645-9965.
Sunday, March 7
Book discussion group on “The Call of Soul” by Harold Klemp, 11 a.m. Call 644-0877 for directions.
Saturday, March 20
Merchants’ Attic and general public garage sales sponsored by the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, Rehoboth Ave. Cost of a 10-by-10-foot space is $65 and includes a table and two chairs. Additional tables available for $5. Space is limited; for details and reservations, call Juli, 227-6446.
Sunday, March 28
Book discussion group on “The Call of Soul” by Harold Klemp, 11 a.m. Call 644-0877 for directions.