News Briefs 6/6/25

St. George's Chapel to host June 7 yard sale

St. George's Chapel will hold a yard sale fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, June 7, at 20332 Beaver Dam Road, Harbeson. Various items for sale will include something for everyone, along with baked goods and refreshments including Delaware-made scrapple sandwiches, hot dogs and more. Proceeds will benefit local charities supported by the St. George's Dragons men’s group. There is ample off-street parking in the church parking lot adjacent to the parish hall. For more information, email info@allsaintsandstgeorges.org, call Jim at Jim at 772-349-1946 or go to allsaintsandstgeorges.org.

Albert Lank Memorial Hymn Sing set June 8

Zion United Methodist Church will host its ninth annual Albert Lank Memorial Hymn Sing from 3 to 5 p.m., Sunday, June 8, at 26743 Broadkill Road, Milton. Attendees can enjoy hearing local musical acts and join in singing some favorite hymns with Mark Gratton accompanying on piano. Refreshments will follow in the church hall. To learn more, email krojoseph@gmail.com or find Zion UMC on Facebook.

Family block party set June 8 at Lighthouse Church 

The Lighthouse Church worship service begins at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, June 8, at 21265 John J. Williams Highway, Lewes, across from fire station 3. Immediately following the service will be block party with free family fun for everyone. Attractions include a waterslide, obstacle course, games for all ages and free food. To learn more, go to thelighthouseabc.com.

UUSD to meet June 8

The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware will hold a service at 10 a.m., Sunday, June 8, with "The Journeys of Life: Music for the Roads We Travel,” as the topic. Julie Keefer, director of music ministries, said, “Each of us travels a unique path in life, and our individual journeys shape who we are. This year’s Music Sunday invites you to reflect, rejoice and be inspired as the UUSD Choir shares songs that explore the many types of journeys we experience: Inner, spiritual, emotional, imaginative and physical.” Learn more at uussd.org.

Lewes council to meet June 9

Lewes Mayor and Council will hold its regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m., Monday, June 9 at city hall.

The agenda includes discussion and possible action on a proposed home occupation ordinance.

The ordinance was created after a resident’s application to operate a dog grooming business from their rowhome.

The full agenda and meeting link can be found at lewes.civicweb.net.

Rehoboth workshop set for June 9

Rehoboth Beach commissioners have scheduled a workshop for 9 a.m., Monday, June 9. The agenda calls for discussion on a priority list of code revisions, a discussion on setting the city’s tax rate, a presentation on the city’s draft communications plan and a presentation on the Dark Skies initiative to reduce light pollution.

The meeting will be conducted in the commissioners room of city hall, 229 Rehoboth Ave. 

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.

Special Rehoboth meeting slated June 9

Rehoboth Beach commissioners have scheduled a special meeting for noon, Monday, June 9. 

The agenda calls an executive session for commissioners to discuss if City Manager Taylour Tedder should receive a merit pay increase, a presentation on city manager goals for the next year and the consideration of an ordinance establishing new fire lanes on the first block of Baltimore Avenue.

The meeting will be conducted in the commissioners room of city hall, 229 Rehoboth Ave. 

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. 

Rock ‘n’ Roll Run set June 14

The 2nd Annual Paul Kares Rock ‘n’ Roll Run will step off at 8 a.m., Saturday, June 14, at Hudson Fields near Milton. Proceeds will help fund a scholarships children’s singer-songwriting and cooking workshops throughout the year.

“It’s challenging to pursue a career in the arts, and we want to make it easier for young people to realize their dreams," said Jim Rivette, the nonprofit’s president.

Paul Kares has awarded $50,000 in scholarships and special awards during the past four years to aspiring chefs and musicians throughout Sussex County. Recently a scholarship was awarded to Alondra Estrada, a Delaware Technical Community College culinary student and apprentice chef at The Room at Cedar Grove.

“We were very excited that recent fundraising efforts enabled us to send Alondra to Italy for a culinary chef training trip in Sorrento and Rome,” said Rivette.

Rivette and musician/chef Paul Cullen co-founded Paul Kares, which has also awarded grants for music education and hospitality programs.

Participants are invited to wear their favorite band or rock artist T-shirt to the race. The best T-shirt will be awarded along with the race winners. To learn more, go to seashorestriders.com/race-schedule.

DBG pollinator week set June 19-22

Delaware Botanic Gardens Pollinator Week is Thursday, June 19, through Sunday, June 22, 30220 Piney Neck Road, Dagsboro. The gardens are blooming and butterflies are enjoying the Piet Oudolf Meadow, and Rhyne and Folly gardens. To learn more, go to delawaregardens.org.

Legion auxiliary dine-and-donate set June 23

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 28 announced SoHo Slice will host a dine-and-donate fundraiser Monday, June 23, at 18340 Lighthouse Plaza, Rehoboth Beach. A flyer is required for donations to be applied. The restaurant will donate 20% of proceeds from qualifying diners to support the legion’s programs benefiting veterans, military personnel and children. To obtain a flyer, go to the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 28, Department of DE on Facebook, or contact Beth at 302-381-3897 or June at 484-571-9214, or visit the auxiliary office at American Legion Post 28, 31768 Legion Road, Millsboro.

Republicans for Sussex Big Tent Event set July 15

Republicans for Sussex will be holding its annual Big Tent Event, a Friends and Family Picnic, from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, July 15, in the pavilion at the American Legion Post 28, 31768 Legion Road, Millsboro. Attendees will enjoy an old-fashioned picnic of pulled pork, pulled chicken, sides, chips, ice cream and cold drinks.

RSVPs are due Tuesday, July 1. To register or learn more, call 302-947-9437. 

Closures planned for Holland Glade Road

The Delaware Department of Transportation has announced lane closures on Holland Glade Road between Sandalwood Drive and Hebron Road starting Monday, June 16 through Wednesday, July 16. Work will consist of the installation of new curb, sidewalk and pedestrian connections. Lane closures can be expected daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists are advised to use caution and reduce their speed in work zones.

For more information, go to deldot.gov or tune to WTMC-AM 1380.

Farmers Market at Sea Colony continues weekly

The Farmers Market at Sea Colony continues from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Wednesdays, at the Marketplace at Sea Colony on Route 1 in Bethany Beach. All vendors are from the Delmarva region, located within 125 miles of Bethany Beach. Every vendor sells only what they grow or produce themselves. Shoppers can expect a vibrant assortment of in-season fruits and vegetables, pork, beef, eggs, herbs, baked goods, honey products, lavender goods, flowers and more. To learn more, go to seacolonyfarmersmarket.com.

Rehoboth writers guild offers summer classes

The Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild is offering a number of classes that do everything from offer daily writing prompts to those who might need some inspiration. Online tutorials are offered and in-person classes are held at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior on Bay Vista Road in Rehoboth. Class topics include short story, fiction and poetry writing, along with learning ways writers get published and paid. Instructors include local writers Maribeth Fischer, Ethan Joella, Gail Braune Comorat, Ellen Collins, Patti Garrison and Elise Seyfried. For a full description of offerings, go to rehobothbeachwritersguild.com.

Children’s Beach House golf event a success

The Children’s Beach House Golf Classic, held at Peninsula Gulf and Country Club May 19, brought golfers and volunteers together for a day of charitable play and meaningful investment in CBH services for under-resourced children with communicative disabilities from across the state of Delaware.

A Sunday evening tap-in reception at Children’s Beach House in Lewes, welcomed golfers, guests and supporters for food and drink, live music, and live and silent auctions.

CBH Executive Director Rich Garrett said, “Tonight I’m reminded of a quote by the great Bobby Jones: ‘Golf is the closest game to the game we call life. You get bad breaks from good shots; you get good breaks from bad shots — but you have to play the ball where it lies.’ The children we serve have experienced challenges that are no fault of their own — bad breaks from good shots. But at Children’s Beach House, we teach them how to play the ball where it lies, with character and integrity that comes from a strong support system — like all of you.”

The event raised over $130,000, with net proceeds to support CBH’s residential camp programs, as well as its new after school and day camp programs in Milton.