Community Briefs 10/15/20
InFocus President Eric Johnston to speak at national conference
InFocus Financial Advisors President Eric Johnston, CFP, will speak at the National Conference on Business Analytics. His topic will be the importance of how to run a business. Johnston has been a financial adviser to individuals, families, and businesses in Delaware and on the Eastern Shore of Maryland since 1993.
His company’s mission is to provide solutions that can help better prepare people for retirement. He offers a complimentary one-hour retirement assessment. InFocus brings leadership to the retirement planning field by providing services that go beyond the status quo financial services.
For more information, go to retireinfocus.com.
Unitarian Universalists to meet Oct. 18
The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware will hold an online service at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 18, celebrating the five-year anniversary of the dedication of UUSD’s church home. Rain date is Sunday, Oct. 25. The Rev. Paula Maiorano said, “This service offers a vision for the future of UUSD as it celebrates the journey from dreamers under a beach umbrella to its present site held sacred by the community of members and friends.” All are welcome to view this Sunday service on UUSD's Facebook Page. For more information, go to uussd.org.
Rotary to host charity golf tournament Oct. 19
With COVID-19 safeguards in place, Long Neck Sunrise Rotary Club’s 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament is slated for Monday, Oct. 19, at the Peninsula on the Indian River Bay.
Registration starts at 10 a.m. The $5,000 putting contest starts at 11:30 a.m. Shotgun start is at 12 p.m. Tournament proceeds go to support local organizations serving youth, adult literacy, and programs to stem and care for victims of the opioid epidemic as well as Rotary International’s drive to eradicate polio.
For more information, go to longnecksunriserotaryclub.com.
Antique Tractor Club to meet Oct. 20
The First State Antique Tractor Club will meet at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the Greenwood VFW, at the corner of Governors Avenue and Mill Street. Planning is now underway for a 2021 June show and annual banquet, and additional upcoming club business will be discussed. Light refreshments will be served. For information, contact Maralene Givens, 302-228-2674 or maraleneg1@verizon.net.
Unitarian Universalists to meet Oct. 25
The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware will hold an online service at 10 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 25. Listening for What’s Not Been Said will be the topic. All are welcome to view this Sunday service on UUSD's Facebook Page. For more information, go to uussd.org.
LCOS Rehoboth adds Blessing Box for needy
The Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Rehoboth recently added a Blessing Box in its parking lot, filled with nonperishable items for anyone in need. Donations are welcome; the guideline is “Take what you need and bring what you can.” The church is at 20276 Bay Vista Road behind Big Fish Grill and the box is at the parking lot entrance on Martin Street. For more information, go to www.lcosrehoboth.org.
St. Peter’s virtual Bible study Wednesdays
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Lewes will host an online Bible study from 7 to 8:15 p.m., Wednesdays. Participants will work their way through the Gospel of Matthew and explore the ways in which this Gospel forms the sense of what it means to see Jesus as the fulfillment of the hopes for the messiah. This study group is an open discussion, guided by various members of the clergy. To request the Zoom link, email kmallon@stpeterslewes.org.
Preston sales to benefit cancer society
The Preston Automotive Group supports breast cancer awareness throughout October. For every vehicle sold through Saturday, Oct. 24, Preston will donate $50 to the American Cancer Society. The group introduced the pink frog to support the fight against breast cancer in October 2014. For years, Preston’s Diana Vincent led the charge in various breast cancer awareness events within Preston as both associates and family members have been affected by this disease. Every October,
Preston goes pink in remembrance of Diana and the millions suffering from cancer around the world. Preston team members proudly provide pink frogs to customers in October and help raise money and awareness to support an end to this disease. For more information, email community@prestonmotor.com.
