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Comic art to benefit Beebe at Jawsfest Aug. 20

A great white shark won't be the only thing making a splash at Revival House's Jawsfest. Local artists are diving into The Blue Line Challenge to help raise money for frontline workers at Beebe Healthcare. The collaboration began with a conversation between Fred Giovannitti of Ink & Energy...

New book tells history of Delmarva scout camp

A new book chronicles the history of scouting on the Delmarva Peninsula at a beloved local scout camp that has been home to tens of thousands of people over the last 50 years. The book, “Go Forth To Serve: A History of Henson Scout Reservation, Camp Nanticoke, 1965-2020,” features decade-by-decade...
Uniquely Lewes contest announces winning photographs

The results are in for Uniquely Lewes, the Zwaanendael Museum’s first virtual photo contest which challenged amateur photographers to submit images of what makes Lewes unique. Morgan McGinnis won first place with “Can’t Be Crabby.” With “Reflecting,” Jeff Lusk, nabbed second place. Barb...
COVID-19 takes toll on Lewes in Bloom

By Nick Roth

Lewes in Bloom is not exempt from the perils of COVID-19. In a year where most events have been postponed or outright canceled, the all-volunteer organization is struggling to raise money to fund next year’s plantings. “We weren’t able to have the fundraisers that we normally have,” said founder...
Don’t feed the wildlife at Rehoboth’s freshwater lakes

By Chris Flood

For years, Rehoboth Beach has discouraged feeding the wild animals that call the city’s freshwater lakes home. Now, there’s actual evidence as to why – a gosling was euthanized after developing so-called angel wings because it ate too much human food. During the commissioner comment portion of the...
Dogfish Head unveils cocktails in a can

By Ryan Mavity

Dogfish Head brewery made its bones in the beer business, but the company has spent the last few years jumping into craft distilling and now, as the long, hot, pandemic-infused summer drags on, the brewery is unveiling a line of craft cocktails in a can. Matt Fetherston, general manager of Dogfish...
Beach Paper: Thursday, August 6, 2020

Find out where to pick up a paper copy of the August issue at capegazette.com/beach-paper-locations.Interactive PDFs of the maps are available to download at capegazette.com/node/180841.Flip through the pages using the arrows below, or click here for the fullscreen view and PDF option.
Candy is dandy here at the beach

By Rehoboth Foodie

One of the longtime sugar-centric staples in Rehoboth Beach is Snyder’s Candy. Jeff Balk’s pride & joy was honored by Every Day with Rachael Ray Magazine and Food Network Magazine, and it’s easy to figure out why: Jeff stocks his store with row upon row of sugary memory makers, including those...
Thoughts on The Last of Us Part II

By Cassie Gotto-White

Naughty Dog’s PlayStation 3 swansong, The Last of Us, is one of my favorite games of all time. Naturally, I was incredibly hype when the sequel was announced in 2016. I wasn’t surprised that the series was getting the sequel treatment, as the first game in the series sold incredibly well and...
1892 Golf Predictions

By Gene Bleile

In my quest for new and interesting topics to write about, I thought we would take a trip back to the future. (Just for the record, I never really cared for the movie “Back to the Future,” which first came out in 1985, or the two which followed later). So if you are under the age of 25 and wonder...
Carney declares state of emergency to coordinate tropical storm response, recovery

Tropical Storm Isaias passed through the Cape Region with heavy rains and very strong winds Aug. 4. The storm caused power outages and numerous trees are down throughout the area. A number of tornado warnings were issued through the early morning hours. Gov. John Carney issued a state of emergency...
The Art of Yoga series offered weekly at Freeman Stage

At a time when pandemic-weary people are looking for outdoor activities for everything from dining and entertainment to exercise and social interaction, Freeman Stage organizers saw an opportunity to put its 2,400-square-foot lawn to use for an arts-related collaboration on non-performance nights...

• Heidi Lowe Gallery to offer jewelry-making classes Aug. 12
• Jimmie Allen to perform in Dewey Beach Aug. 12, 13
• 19th Amendment and Silent Sentinels program online Aug. 13
• How to Start a Business webinars set Aug. 13, 19
• Lewes Creative Writers readings and conference to go virtual Aug. 14-15
• Lewes art committee seeks mural proposals by Aug. 14
• Andrew Criss to host outdoor art show Aug. 15
• 'Starry Night Classics' at Freeman Stage Aug. 15
• OC Air Show rescheduled to Aug. 15-16
• Introduction to watercolor class to start at RAL Aug. 17
• Milton Arts Guild online doodles classes continue Aug 17, 24
• Wednesday night bonfires burning through Aug. 19
• Heidi Lowe Gallery to offer metalsmithing classes Aug. 19
• Jawsfest at Hudson Fields to benefit Beebe Aug. 20
• No fans at Dover race weekend Aug. 21-23
• Bargains on Broadkill and Great Duck Race to return Aug. 22
• Wildlife biologist Jonathan Slaght to discuss new book Aug. 24
• Boats, Water & Sky online paint-along set Aug. 26
• Lefty’s collecting school supplies for Cape through Aug. 26
• ZoomDoodle online art experience continues through Aug. 27
• Camera club to host online photo seminar Aug. 29
• The Art of Yoga series at Freeman Stage offered weekly in August
• Browseabout, Lewes library continue virtual author events in August
• ‘The Fight,’ ‘Rebuilding Paradise’ streaming at art theater
• Cape Henlopen Senior Center offers virtual programs
• Sounds I Saw exhibit at Gallery One through Sept. 1
• Vintage vehicle show to benefit Blades fire department Sept. 6
• Chautauqua shows to spotlight women suffragists Sept. 10-11
• Possums' 'Godspell' outdoor performances to start Sept. 11
• Registration open for Sept. 12 Amish Country Bike Tour
• AIDS Walk Delaware fundraiser to go virtual Sept. 12-19
• Mill Pond Garden calls for art show entries by Sept. 13
• Fall Home Expo to return to Hudson Fields Oct. 10-11
• American Legion Post 28 seeks sponsors for Dog Tag 5K Oct. 17
• Stop, Drop & Run 5K to benefit Lewes fire department Nov. 1
• Toys for Tots seeks volunteers for 2020 Christmas drive

Columnists

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, communications professional and coffee lover. She discovered her passion for video games at age six when she was given an NES Top Loader. Her current main console is a PlayStation 4, but she also owns a Nintendo Switch and Xbox One. She considers herself to be a single-player games advocate, and some of her favorite games are The Last of Us, the Uncharted series, the Yakuza series and Night in the Woods. Follow her at cgottowhite on Instagram and Twitter, and add her on PSN: unleash-the-bats.

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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