Friday, Nov. 20
Concert by Eddie Shockley and Friends to benefit Bethel UM Church repairs, 7 p.m. at the church, W. Fourth St., Lewes. Tickets, $20 in advance by calling 645-9426; $25 at the door.
Sussex Parents As Teachers and the Delaware Money School to present “How to Save Without Reducing Quality of Life,” 6:30-8 p.m. at Grace UM Church, Church and Morris sts., Millsboro. For details and to preregister, call 856-5239.
Dinner and music with DJ John Miller, 6-8 p.m. dinner; 8 p.m. to midnight dancing at the Lewes-Rehoboth Moose Lodge, Rt. 9 west of Lewes. For details, call 684-4004.
Marine Corps League Diamond State Detachment meets, 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 28, Rt. 24, Millsboro. All Marines and former Marines invited.
Free showing of the movie “One Crazy Ride” sponsored by SoDel Concepts, 6 p.m. in the second-floor screening room at Movies at Midway, Rt. 1 in the Midway Shopping Center. Movie documents a motorcycle trip through the Himalayan state of Arunachal Pradesh. For details, call 645-0200.
Saturday, Nov. 21
Annual fall luncheon hosted by the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society, 11 a.m. at the Captain’s Table, Rt. 1 just north of Dewey Beach. Event to include guest speaker historian Mike Dixon and the presentation of a preservation award to Allen Walker. Tickets, $25 for society members; $30 for all others. For details and tickets, call 227-7310.
Seventh annual MERR Institute Fin-raiser, 6 p.m. at the Lewes Yacht Club, Cedar Ave., Lewes. Tickets, $35 per person available at the door. Evening includes music, food and fun. For details and tickets, call 228-5029.
Bowl-a-thon fundraiser to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Rehoboth Beach, 2-6 p.m. at Epworth UM Church, Holland Glade Rd. just north of Rehoboth Beach. Food, music and auctions also will be featured. For details and to register, call Scott Cinnamon, 379-9745.
Sussex County Genealogical Society to meet, 10:30 a.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Public Library, Rehoboth Ave. Denny Rayne, administrator and corporate secretary for the Watson Funeral Home, will present a program on using funeral home records for research. New members welcome; for details, call 875-5418.
Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council to host a lighted ceramic activity, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Scout Hut, State St., Millsboro. Cost, $10 includes a choice of lighted snowflake, snowman or tree. Register by calling Tammy Fox, 947-4746.
CAMP Rehoboth to host an art and music fundraiser, 7 p.m. at CAMP Rehoboth, 37 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Two paintings will be auctioned; music and premiere of “On Anita Peghini-Raber’s Art” provided by Guillermo Silveira. Suggested donation, $10 at the door. For details, call 227-5620; to view the paintings visit rehobothart.com.
Food and music, 5-10 p.m. at American Legion Post 5, King Charles Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Barbecue ($6 per person) with coleslaw and chips from 5-7 p.m.; karaoke with DJ Sherman from 6-10 p.m. For details, call 227-8999.
Dinner and music by 4 Lane Country, 6-8 p.m. dinner; 8 p.m. to midnight dancing at the Lewes-Rehoboth Moose Lodge, Rt. 9 west of Lewes. For details, call 684-4004.
Ham and turkey shoot, 10:30 a.m. at the Ellendale VFW Post, VFW Rd., Ellendale. Refreshments will be for sale. Rain date is Nov. 28. Call 249-7025.
Coastal Concerts to present The Colorado Quartet in concert, 8 p.m. at Bethel UM Church, W. Fourth St., Lewes. Tickets, $20 for adults; free for youth ages 10-18 when accompanied by an adult. For details and tickets, call 888-212-6458.
Couture & Class fashion show to benefit Delaware Tech students in Sussex County, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Carter Partnership Center on the campus of Delaware Tech, Rt. 18, Georgetown. Tickets, $25 per person; $175 for a table of eight. Reserve tickets by calling 855-1659.
Food drive sponsored by the Shore Democrats to benefit the Food Bank of Delaware, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nonperishable food items and monetary donations may be dropped off at Food Lion, Rt. 26, Millville, or at Made By Hand in the York Beach Mall, Rt. 1, South Bethany Beach. For details, call Lee Dogoloff, 537-6996.
Annual soup sale, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Henlopen Grange, Savannah Rd., Lewes. Quarts of soup cost $4.50 and should be ordered in advance by calling Shirley Millman, 645-8098. Soup luncheon also available during the above hours for $4 per person.
Rabies, distemper and microchip clinic for dogs and cats, 10 a.m. to noon at Wash N Wag, Rt. 1 at Midway (behind Jiffy Lube). For details, call Pat, 245-7666.
Church and community fundraiser sponsored by the Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware, 2-5 p.m. at 8255 Hearns Pond Rd., Seaford. Afternoon also will feature the work of local artist Gabriel Jules. Music will be provided by Jessie Friend. Raffle tickets available. All proceeds to benefit UUSD and the Rehoboth Art League’s children’s program. For details and directions, call 628-0471.
Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the new Conley’s Church location at 33104 Jolyns Rd. (off Camp Arrowhead Rd.), Angola. For details, call 945-1881.
Craft fair sponsored by Unit 28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at American Legion Post 28, Rt. 24 near Oak Orchard. Show will feature more than 25 crafters. Refreshments and homemade baked goods also will be available for sale. For details, call Beth McGinn, 947-2984.
Military Order of the Purple Heart and its ladies auxiliary to meet, 10 a.m. at the Country Kitchen, Main St., Millsboro. All combat wounded veterans invited. For details, call 398-0119.
Open house hosted by the Delaware SeaSide Railroad Club, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Historic Georgetown Train Station, 140 Layton Ave., Georgetown. Free; features operating O and S gauge layouts. For details, call 682-4652.
Showing of the film “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” 2 and 8 p.m. at the Milton Theatre, Union St. Milton. For details and tickets, call 684-3400, or visit miltontheatre.org.
Sunday, Nov. 22
Clear Space Productions Arts Institute students to present a Broadway Bound Concert, 3 p.m. in the theatre at Cape Henlopen High School, Kings Hwy., Lewes. Tickets, $5 available at the door.
Annual thanksgiving dinner sponsored by American Legion Post 28, 1-4 p.m. at the post home, Rt. 24 near Oak Orchard. Tickets, $8 per person; widows and widowers of Post 28 members are free but must get tickets in advance. For details and tickets, call Beth McGinn, 947-2984.
Beachcombing program with a state park naturalist, 2 p.m. at the Indian River Life-Saving Station, Rt. 1 south of Dewey Beach. Cost, $3 per person; preregistration required by calling 227-6991.
Showing of the films “Riding Solo to the Top of the World” and “One Crazy Ride,” 2 p.m. at the Milton Theatre, Union St., Milton. For details and tickets, call 684-3400, or visit miltontheatre.org.
National children’s recording artist and Parents Choice Award winner Mr. Al in concert, 1:30 p.m. at Milford High School, N. Walnut St., Milford. Tickets, $6 at the door.
“Celebration of Women Through the Ages” with Dr. Judy Pierson, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at St. Jude Church, Rt. 1 at Five Points, Lewes. Event also features a fashion show, tea sandwiches, sundaes and more. Cost, $10 for adults; $5 for children.
Monday, Nov. 23
Lewes Historical Society to launch its Wooden Boat Program with a cleanup at the Cannonball House, Front St., Lewes. For details and to register as a volunteer, call 645-7670.
Monday Night Football, 6 p.m. at American Legion Post 17, American Legion Rd., Lewes. Features 35-cent wings and $1 drafts. Public invited.
Thanksgiving table centerpiece workshop conducted by Jane Ellen Golde, 10 a.m. at the Cape Henlopen Senior Center, 11 Christian St., Rehoboth Beach. There will be a fee for materials. For details, call 227-2055.
Tuesday, Nov. 24
Toddler storytime, 10 a.m. at the Milton Public Library, 121 Union St., Milton. For details, call 684-8856.
Wednesday, Nov. 25
Free Thanksgiving meals (eat in or take out) for everyone in need, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Milford Church of God Youth Center, 501 N. Walnut St., Milford. For details, call Richie or Mayra, 430-1813 or 430-1512.
American Legion Post 17 Ladies Auxiliary taco night, 5-7 p.m., at Post 17, American Legion Rd., Lewes. Entertainment with Maddy Walsh, 7-10 p.m. Call 645-9965.
Thursday, Nov. 26
Free Thanksgiving Day dinner, 1 p.m. at Epworth UM Church, Holland Glade Rd. just north of Rehoboth Beach. For details, call 227-7743, Ext. 125 and leave your name and how many will be attending.
Free community Thanksgiving dinner, noon to 2 p.m. at Long Neck UM Church, Long Neck Rd. east of Millsboro. For details, call 947-9221.
Friday, Nov. 27
Screening of the movie “12” sponsored by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society, 7 p.m. in the upstairs screening room at Movies at Midway, Rt. 1 in the Midway Shopping Center. Cost, $2 for society members; $4 for all others. For details, call 645-9095.
Cape Henlopen High School class of 1989 to hold its 20-year reunion, 7-10 p.m. at Irish Eyes, Anglers Rd., Lewes. For details and tickets, call Jennifer Kiernan Bastian, 818-588-3649.
Holiday tree lighting and sing-along, 6-7 p.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand, Rehoboth Ave. For details, call 644-2288.
Dinner and music with DJ John Miller, 6-8 p.m. dinner; 8 p.m. to midnight dancing at the Lewes-Rehoboth Moose Lodge, Rt. 9 west of Lewes. For details, call 684-4004.
Nov. 27-28
Southeastern Delaware Artists Studio Tour (self-guided), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at 19 artists’ studios throughout southeastern Sussex County. Tour also includes a raffle with a work donated by each artist with a value of more than $5,000. Tickets available for $10; $25 for three tickets. All proceeds to benefit the art departments at local schools. For details, call Justin Cavagnaro, 732-0161, or visit artstudiotour.com.
Saturday, Nov. 28
Dinner and music by Rockin’ Horse, 6-8 p.m. dinner; 8 p.m. to midnight dancing at the Lewes-Rehoboth Moose Lodge, Rt. 9 west of Lewes. For details, call 684-4004.
Sunday, Nov. 29
Annual craft show and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Carlisle Fire Hall, N.W. Front St., Milford. Homemade soups and refreshments also available. Admission, $1. For details, call 424-2104.
Monday, Nov. 30
Monday Night Football, 6 p.m. at American Legion Post 17, American Legion Rd., Lewes. Features 35-cent wings and $1 drafts. Public invited.
Tuesday, Nov. 1
21st annual Nouveau Beaujolais Wine Tasting sponsored by Community Bank of Delaware, Irish Eyes and Atlantic Liquors, 5-7:30 p.m. at Irish Eyes, Anglers Rd., Lewes. Event features food, wine, music and a large silent auction. Tickets, $25 per person available at the Community Bank of Delaware locations in Lewes and Rehoboth Beach, or by calling 226-3333.
Live Christmas wreath workshop, 10 a.m. at the East Coast Garden Center, Cordrey Rd. of Rt. 24 east of Millsboro. Fee for materials to be determined. For details and to register, call 945-3489.
Toddler storytime, 10 a.m. at the Milton Public Library, 121 Union St., Milton. For details, call 684-8856.
Wednesday, Dec. 2
Bingo, 4:30 p.m. at the Cape Henlopen Senior Center, 11 Christian St., Rehoboth Beach. First game begins at 5:30 p.m. Cost, $20 includes one game pack, hot dog with chips or slice of pizza, beverage and dessert. For details, call 227-2055.
Bingo, 6 p.m. at the Indian River Senior Center, 214 Irons Ave., Millsboro. First game begins at 7 p.m. For details, call 934-8839.
Thursday, Dec. 3
Annual Christmas parade with the theme “Frosty the Snowman Visits Lewes for Christmas,” 5 p.m. along Savannah Rd. through downtown Lewes. Reception featuring hot cider and cookies to follow. For parade details, call 645-8073, or visit leweschamber.com.
Annual tree lighting 5 p.m., at Beebe Medical Center, Savannah Rd., followed by Hospitality Night, 6-9 p.m., in the historic district surrounding Second St., downtown Lewes, sponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce. For details, call 645-8073, or visit leweschamber.com.
“Jolly Holly” program – learn about the holly wreath business that state once dominated, 6-9 p.m. at the Zwaanendael Museum, Savannah Rd., Lewes. Free; for details, call 645-1148.
Coastal Camera Club to meet, 7 p.m. at The Landing clubhouse off Old Landing Rd. north of Rehoboth Beach. A wild photography workshop with Jay Fleming to follow. Visitors welcome. For details, visit coastalcameraclub.com.
AAUW Notable Books Discussion Group to meet to discuss John Updike’s “Widows of Eastwick,” 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the South Coastal Library, Kent Ave., Bethany Beach. Visitors welcome; for details, call Virginia, 539-4969.
Dec. 3 and 10
Defensive Driving Course presented by the Delaware Safety Council, 6:30-9:30 p.m. each night at the Marvel Carriage Museum, S. Bedford St., Georgetown. For details and to register in advance, call 800-342-2287.
Friday, Dec. 4
Annual Christmas bazaar, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cape Henlopen Senior Center, 11 Christian St., Rehoboth Beach. Breakfast buffet available for $7 per person. Lunch, Italian or meatball sub with chips, available to take out for $6 per person. For details and to order, call 227-2055.
Lewes Men’s Chorus to present Christmas Lights concert featuring Tapsations dancers, 7 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 4th and Market sts., Lewes. Admission, $5, payable at the door. Light refreshments after the concert.
Dinner and music by Second Sight, 6-8 p.m. dinner; 8 p.m. to midnight dancing at the Lewes-Rehoboth Moose Lodge, Rt. 9 west of Lewes. For details, call 684-4004.
Planning for Life Changes workshop to feature wills, trusts and estate planning, 7 p.m. at Epworth UM Church, Holland Glade Rd. just north of Rehoboth Beach. Coffee and dessert will be served. For details, call 227-7743.
Annual Christmas parade, 7 p.m. through downtown Selbyville. For details and parade registration, call 539-2100, Ext. 14, or visitthequietresorts.com.
Dec. 4-6
Annual Children’s Beach House Holiday Art Show and Auction, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 4 for an opening reception ($85 per person); 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5 (free to the public); noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 6 (free to the public) at the Children’s Beach House, 1800 Bay Ave., Lewes. For details, call 645-9184.
Possum Point Players to present “The Last Christmas Carol,” 8 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5; 2 p.m. Dec. 6 and the Possum Point Theatre, Old Laurel Hwy., Georgetown. Tickets, $20 for adults; $19 for senior citizens and students. For details and tickets, call 856-4560.
Annual Sussex County Festival of Trees, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 4 featuring a gala and auction ($30 by reservation only); 10-4 p.m. with a visit to the North Pole and Santa from noon to 2 p.m. along with games, crafts, face painting and more ($5 by reservation only); noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 6 (general admission applies) at the Carter Partnership Center on the campus of Delaware Tech, Rt. 18 Georgetown. For details and reservations, call 855-2344.
Saturday, Dec. 5
Holiday sing-along with Doug Yetter, 7 p.m. at the Milton Theatre, 110 Union St., Milton. Cost, $35 per person includes a light fare buffet, nonalcoholic beverages (cash bar available) and sing-along sheets. For details and reservations, call 644-3810.
Annual soup luncheon served by St. Peter’s Episcopal Women, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the parish hall, Second and Mulberry sts., Lewes. Cost, $7 at the door; raffle also available.
Free tours of the Zwaanendael Museum, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the museum, Savannah Rd., Lewes. Activities also include demonstrations and craft activities. For details, call 645-1148.
Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra in concert, 7:30 p.m. at Meriner’s Bethel Church, Rt. 26 and Central Ave., Ocean View. Tickets, $35 for adults; $10 for students. For details and tickets, call 888-846-8600.
Volunteer trail day sponsored by the Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park, 9 a.m. to noon at the park in Lewes. Volunteers need for trail maintenance and other light projects. For details, call 645-5005.
Doggies at the Beach to hold a discount vaccination clinic for cats and dogs, 9 a.m. to noon at the store, Rt. 24 just west of Rt. 1. For details, call 644-8200.
10th annual People’s Day breakfast, 8-11 a.m. at the Milford Senior Center, 111 Park Ave., Milford. Cost, $6 for adults; $3 for children 12 and under. Other activities to follow throughout the day at various venues in Milford. For details, call Brenda Beissel, 422-8033, Ext. 183.
Annual Christmas in Bridgeville Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Woodbridge High School, Laws St., Woodbridge. Features more than 60 vendors. Free admission.
Sunday, Dec. 6
Annual Community Unity Dinner sponsored by Rehoboth Beach Main Street, 4-7 p.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, Rehoboth Ave. Meal, provided by Nicola Pizza. Tickets, $8 for adults; $5 for senior citizens; free for children 12 and under. Event also includes the presentation of the Citizen of the Year Award. For details and tickets, call 227-2772.
Free Advent Festival sponsored by the Grace of God Lutheran Church, 1-4 p.m. at the Long Neck CHEER Center, Long Neck Rd. Event features Christmas items, gift cards, live entertainment, adult and child crafts, finger foods and more. For details, call 344-8064.
Tuesday, Dec. 8
Toddler storytime, 10 a.m. at the Milton Public Library, 121 Union St., Milton. For details, call 684-8856.
Tuesday, Dec. 15
Toddler storytime, 10 a.m. at the Milton Public Library, 121 Union St., Milton. For details, call 684-8856.
Friday, Dec. 18
Marine Corps League Diamond State Detachment meets, 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 28, Rt. 24, Millsboro. All Marines and former Marines invited.
Tuesday, Dec. 22
Toddler storytime, 10 a.m. at the Milton Public Library, 121 Union St., Milton. For details, call 684-8856.