News Briefs 10/24/25
Brews, Boos and Broomsticks set Oct. 25
Tidemark Foundation will host Brews, Boos and Broomsticks, a family-friendly event, from 1 to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, at Revelation Craft Brewing Company, 413 S. Bedford St., Georgetown. The fun includes a Creepy Crawl 5K and Monster Walk, vendor market, hayrides, petting zoo, face painting, costume contest, live music, food trucks and more. Activity wristbands support the foundation’s mission to help local families in need. For more information, go to tidemarkfcu.org/brews-boos-broomsticks.
Spooktacular organ concert set Oct. 25 in Rehoboth
In conjunction with the annual Sea Witch Festival, All Saints’ Church will host a spooky concert with music appropriate for the occasion at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, in the historic sanctuary at 18 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach.
The featured musician, organist Bonnie Kuhn of Seaford, will play the church's pipe organ. Kuhn will play Michael Jackson's “Thriller,” in addition to the J.S. Bach “Toccata and Fugue in D minor,” to end the concert, which will be about 30 minutes in length.
Everyone is welcome to attend and invited to wear their Halloween costumes. There will be treats for kids young and old. There is no charge, and tickets are not required.
Ample parking is available on the street and in the church parking lot, but due to high demand, it is recommended that those attending arrive early. The church is handicapped accessible. For more information, email info@allsaintsandstgeorges.org, call 302-227-7202 or go to allsaintsandstgeorges.org.
UUSD to meet Oct. 26
The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware will hold a service at 10 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 26, with The Work of Remembering as the topic. Led by the Rev. Alexa Fraser, the service is recommended only for adults because she will talk about the three known lynchings in Montgomery County, Md. Fraser is an ordained Unitarian Universalist minister, a certified interim minister, a trained mediator and a concerned citizen of Maryland living in Montgomery County. She is on the steering committee of the Montgomery County Lynching Memorial Project. Working with the Equal Justice Initiative since 2019, this group commemorates the victims of lynching in the county. Learn more at uussd.org.
Lewes, BPW joint meeting set Oct. 27
Lewes Mayor and City Council and the Lewes Board of Public works will hold a joint meeting at 1 p.m., Monday, Oct. 27, at the Rollins Center.
The agenda includes discussion of several projects, including the Fourth Street water, sewer, stormwater and street project.
See the full agenda and meeting link at lewes.civicweb.net.
Public session set on Great Marsh Park
The City of Lewes will hold a public engagement session on the Great Marsh Park conceptual master plan at 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 27, at the Rollins Center.
The public forum can review conceptual plan boards and ask questions prior to final submission to the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.
See the agenda at lewes.civicweb.net.
Rehoboth BoA meeting Oct. 27
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Adjustment will meet at 1:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 27, at city hall, 229 Rehoboth Ave. The agenda calls for two hearings. The first is a variance request from the floor-to-area ratio and side-yard setback to allow for construction of a small foyer with a new main entrance oriented toward the street at 112 Norfolk St. The second is a variance request from the floor-to-area ratio to permit a 500-square-foot addition to allow for ADA-compliant bedrooms and bathroom on the existing first floor of the house at 116 New Castle St.
A full agenda, meeting materials and a livestream are accessible at cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net.
Only in-person attendees may make comments. For more information, contact the city at 302-227-6181 or information@cityofrehoboth.com.
Lewes bike group to meet Oct. 28
The Lewes Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee will hold its monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, at city hall.
The agenda includes discussion and possible action on a crosswalks and lighting review.
See the full agenda and meeting link at lewes.civicweb.net.
Lewes BPW to hold workshop Oct. 28
The Lewes Board of Public Works will hold a workshop on long-range planning for the city’s wastewater treatment plant at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the Rollins Center.
The session will offer an opportunity for attendees to learn about the planning process and give input on community priorities.
Lewes finance panel to meet Oct. 28
The Lewes Finance Committee will meet at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, at city hall.
The agenda includes discussion and possible action regarding the city's use and implementation of the Sussex County property tax assessment values. See the full agenda and meeting link at lewes.civicweb.net.
Holiday craft show set Nov. 1
Angola by the Bay will host a holiday craft show from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, at its community clubhouse at 33457 Woodland Circle, Lewes.
Rehoboth Concert Band to salute veterans Nov. 9
The Rehoboth Concert Band will present a free performance open to the public titled Duty, Honor, Country: A Veterans Day Tribute, at 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 9, at Cape Henlopen High School, 1250 Kings Highway, Lewes.
The program will include patriotic selections, marches and reflective pieces to honor those who serve and have served in the U.S. armed forces.
To learn more, go to rehobothconcertband.org.
SDTR craft fair set Nov. 9
Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding will host a craft show and farmers market fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 9, in its open-air indoor arena at 17170 Harbeson Road, Milton. Local artisans and businesses will offer a variety of wares. Admission is $5. Breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase. To learn more, go to sdtrhr.com.
American Indian Towns of Sussex County is Nov. 14 topic
The Nanticoke Indian Museum will host a talk by Dan Griffith of the Archaeological Society of Delaware from 2 to 4 p.m., Friday, Nov. 14, at 26673 John J. Williams Highway, Millsboro. The topic will be American Indian Towns of Sussex County, Delaware in the 17th Century. Admission is $5 per person.
To learn more, go to NanticokeIndians.org.
Holiday craft fair set Nov. 15
Cape Henlopen Senior Center will host a holiday craft fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15, at 11 Christian St., Rehoboth Beach. More than 20 vendors will be selling their wares. Admission is free and open to the public. To learn more, call 302-227-2055.
Advanced defensive driver classes set Nov. 20
The Delaware Safety Council will hold advanced (refresher) defensive driving classes Thursday, Nov. 20, in the community room at Delaware State Police Troop 7, 19444 Mulberry Knoll Road, Lewes.
The classes are certified by the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles to meet all requirements for insurance discounts of up to 15% as mandated by law. All enrollees must have completed a Delaware DMV-certified defensive driving course within the past five years.
The first class runs from 12:45 to 4 p.m. The second class runs from 5:45 to 9 p.m. To learn more, go to delawaresafety.org/defensivedriving.
Established in 1919, the nonprofit Delaware Safety Council has provided driver safety programs since 1935.
Rehoboth forming Boardwalk task force
During a meeting Oct. 17, Rehoboth Beach commissioners voted unanimously in favor of creating a task force whose goal will be to pursue historic designations for the Boardwalk. The task force creation comes after commissioners voted to pursue the two historic designations — a state historic marker and as a National Historic Place. The city is not pursuing designation as a National Historic Landmark because it would be too onerous.
Mayor Stan Mills will chair the task force. Citizen members of the task force have not yet been determined, and the first meeting has not been scheduled.
Shutdown cancels Prime Hook events
Due to the prolonged shutdown of the federal government, events at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge near Milton have been canceled.
Cheryl Duford, Friends of Prime Hook NWR board member, said the guided bird walk scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 1, the wandering refuge ambassador set for Saturday, Nov. 15, and the walkabout slated for Sunday, Nov. 16, are all canceled.
Also, the refuge visitor center on Turkle Pond Road remains closed. A sign in the window says, “During this lapse in appropriations, national wildlife refuges will remain as accessible as possible. We are doing our best to take care of your refuges at this time, but some amenities and services may not be available.” The refuge gate remains open, however, and visitors may continue to explore the area on their own.
