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The Inn at Lewes opens in old Driftwood Motel on Route 1

By Chris Flood

The owners of the Heritage Inn near Lewes have purchased the old Driftwood Motel and reopened it under a new name called The Inn at Lewes. Located on the same side of Route 1 as the Heritage Inn, about a quarter of a mile closer to Dartmouth Drive, the Driftwood Motel was built in 1978. Under the...

More than 3,500 Polar Bears raise $1 million

By Ron MacArthur

More than 3,500 people headed into the Atlantic Ocean for a quick dip Feb. 5 at the 32nd Special Olympics Delaware Lewes Polar Bear Plunge in Rehoboth Beach. This year’s theme was “Be Bold. Get Cold.” Organizers say this year’s event has raised more than $1 million so far to support the 4,200...
Rehoboth Concert Band show to benefit senior center March 19

Rehoboth Concert Band will celebrate the coming of spring with its performance of Magic, at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 19, at Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth Beach. The concert will feature music to usher in new life and all things magical, and proceeds will benefit...
HealTree to host Starting Your Story Feb. 22

HealTree will present Starting Your Story facilitated by Lindsey Pope from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 1632 Savannah Road, Suite 10, Lewes. Self-empowerment occurs when people make conscious decisions to take charge of their own lives. Often it involves making choices, taking action and...
Sea glass festival seeks collectors to exhibit June 3-4

Searching for sea glass is an addictive hobby that has become a favorite pastime for millions of people who either live or vacation in coastal regions worldwide. Over the past 20 years, the popularity of sea glass hunting has gained momentum. The Lewes Historical Society invites individuals and...
Smithsonian traveling exhibit on-site in Dover thru April 15

The Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village announced Crossroads: Change in Rural America, a Smithsonian Institution Museum on Main Street traveling exhibit, will be on display through Saturday, April 15, on site at the museum, 866 N. Dupont Highway, Dover. The exhibit offers both rural and...
Variety show set at American Legion Post 28 March 12

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 28 will hold its annual variety show from 5 to 8 p.m., Sunday, March 12, at American Legion Post 28, 31768 Legion Road, Millsboro. This year’s theme is Cavalcade of Stars. Tickets for the show and dinner are $25 per person and may be purchased at the bar, or by...
Miriam's Table sets annual bingo fundraiser Feb. 25

Miriam's Table will hold a bingo fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25, St. Jude's Parish Life Hall, 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes. The event will feature 10 rounds of bingo, a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. Complimentary beach food and popcorn will be served. Tables are set for eight....
Dogfish Head Citrus Squall giveaways brewing in Milton

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery introduces Citrus Squall, the perfect storm of a double golden ale and a tequila-based paloma cocktail brewed with grapefruit juice, blue agave nectar, lime peels and a touch of sea salt. At 8.0% ABV, Citrus Squall brings strong gusts of citrusy hop and grapefruit aromas...
Heidi Lowe jewelry show set at Cashmere Gardens Feb. 11

Cashmere Gardens will host a trunk show to debut Heidi Lowe’s new and exciting, one-of-kind additions to her Liana Jewelry Collection. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m, Saturday, Feb. 11, at Cashmere Gardens, on the ground floor of the Rehoboth Hotel at 247 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth...

Fishing Report

Rich King has been fishing since he could walk, thanks to his grandfather who was an avid surf and deep sea fisherman. Get more fishing information and photos at Delaware-Surf-Fishing.com.

Play

Cassie Gotto-White is a gamer, a planner babe, and a boba tea fanatic. She discovered her passion for video games at age six when she was given an NES Top Loader by her aunt. Her current main consoles are the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. Some of her favorite games include The Last of Us, the Uncharted series, the Yakuza series, Persona 5, and Night in the Woods. Follow her on Instagram at @planningwithcass and YouTube at YouTube.com/PlanningwithCass.

Steppin' Up To The Plate

The Rehoboth Foodie also writes The Business of Eating column every Friday in the Cape Gazette under the pseudonym “Bob Yesbek.” The two of them have never been seen in the same place at the same time. Just sayin’.

The 19th Hole

Gene Bleile is a retired physical education teacher, high school coach and elementary guidance counselor. Check out his fine art photography website.

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