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The trip – and the memories – of a lifetime!
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My husband Jeff surprised me at our Class of '66 get-together on New Year's Eve by announcing that he was taking me to Amsterdam for our 40th wedding...
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Ride to the Tide benefits Special Olympics Delaware
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Delaware hosted its annual Ride to the Tide event April 14, drawing a little over 750 motorcycle...
Schofield brings Hawaiian canoe culture to area
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David Schofield has brought a bit of Hawaiian culture to the Cape Region. In 2021, Schofield moved...
Tommy Town to host Camp Hope fundraiser April 27
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A Camp Hope fundraiser to raise money for underserved children in the Cape Region will be held from...
State park friends group hosts wine, beer and cheese tasting event
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The annual Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park Wine, Beer and Cheese Tasting event returned April...
Local Italians celebrate Verrazzano in Rehoboth Beach
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It’s been 500 years since Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano explored much of what is now...
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My husband Jeff surprised me at our Class of '66 get-together on New Year's Eve by announcing that...
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Cape Gazette readers Marty and Trisha Trucker spent September traveling the British Isles from...
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On Nov. 2, 2023, Red and Barb Moulinier took a four-hour Jeep trip into Canyon de Chelly (...
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Enjoying family time in Rome with the Gazette
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David and Janice Kirby, and their son, Alex, spent 10 incredible days in Italy. They toured the...
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Nanticoke Indian Tribe Heritage Day celebration slated May 4
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The Nanticoke Indian Tribe’s annual Heritage Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May...
Mill Pond Garden to welcome mid-spring visitors April 28
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Mill Pond Garden will open to visitors to spotlight mid-spring flowers from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.,...
CHEER honors Korean War veterans
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Lunch benefits Champions for Children’s Mental Health
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Lunch With A Purpose met April 5 at Baywood Greens in support of Champions for Children’s Mental...
Elks support Cape High JROTC
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The Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 Veterans Committee recently presented a $500 check to Cape...
‘Ladybugs’ Adventure’ author to read at Milford festival April 27
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Author L. Gianforte will read her latest children’s book, “The Ladybugs’ Adventure: A Read-to-Me...
Rehoboth history lecture to cover Horn’s pavilion May 9
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The next Rehoboth Beach History Lecture, exploring the story of Horn’s Pavilion, is set for 7:15 p....
Village Improvement Association to host energy event April 27
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In recognition of Earth Day 2024, the Village Improvement Association will sponsor an energy event...
Sussex Gardeners learn about history, meaning of certain flowers
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The Sussex Gardeners’ April meeting featured an interesting presentation by Melanie Moser on The...
Lewes to host tree-planting celebration April 26
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The City of Lewes has been honored by the Arbor Day Foundation with a Tree City USA designation for...
‘Salted Earth’ screening and discussion set April 24
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The Lewes Public Library will host a screening and panel discussion of “Salted Earth,” an award-...
Delaware Botanic Gardens hosts Frolic in the Folly
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The Delaware Botanic Gardens near Dagsboro hosted its highly anticipated springtime event Frolic in...
The Cape Gazette takes a trip of a lifetime to the UK
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Cape Gazette readers Marty and Trisha Trucker spent September traveling the British Isles from...
Senior center sets AYCE pancake breakfast May 18
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Cape Henlopen Senior Center will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8:30 to 10 a.m.,...
Rehoboth Beach man claims $1M Powerball prize
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A 45-year-old man from Rehoboth Beach has claimed a $1,000,000 prize from the Powerball drawing...
Free eight minute rejuvenation sessions set April 22
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Lori Oakley, a wellness coach at Tools 4 Better Living, will be offering free eight-minute Bemer...
CIB assists local community with drainfield conversion project
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The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays, with support from the state’s Community Water Quality...
YMCA Healthy Kids Day to be held April 20
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The Sussex Family YMCA will host its annual Healthy Kids Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday,...
HeartWish workshop to explore consciousness, awareness April 24
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HeartWish Healing Center will host a workshop on consciousness and awareness led by Andrew...
Lewes native serves aboard U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier
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Petty Officer 3rd Class Dylan Shupe, a Lewes native, serves aboard USS Gerald R. Ford, homeported...
Monarchs are focus of Cape Park project
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Although monarch butterflies have existed for 2 million years, their numbers are rapidly...
A Jeep ride through Canyon de Chelly in Arizona with Cape Gazette
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On Nov. 2, 2023, Red and Barb Moulinier took a four-hour Jeep trip into Canyon de Chelly (...
Community Briefs 4/17/24
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CBH receives funds to empower New Castle County youth In support of its work with children and...
Walk for Autism set April 20 at Hudson Fields
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The annual Walk for Autism event, organized by Autism Delaware and presented by Delaware City...
CHEER CEO advocates for older adults at White House forum
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CHEER Inc. CEO Beckett Wheatley represented Delaware’s older adults on behalf of Meals on Wheels...
Drum circles at George H.P. Smith Park to start May 9
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HealTree and Sue Greer will present a drum circle celebration at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 9, at ...
Facing emergency shortage, blood bank issues plea for youth donors
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Blood Bank of Delmarva announced a blood emergency April 8 following a period of low donor turnout...
Milton Historical Society opens new shipbuilding exhibit
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Over its 200-plus years as a town, Milton has been known for four main industries: boats, buttons,...
Historical society to host Cannonball House restoration benefit April 20
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Lewes in Bloom May Day decorating contest set May 4
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Lewes in Bloom will sponsor a May Day celebration Saturday, May 4. Merchants and residents of the...
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Faith and Spirituality
St. Peter’s youth to screen ‘Saving Inky’ documentary April 14
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The St. Peter's youth group and David Schofield will explore stewardship of the Earth at 9:15 a.m...
Operation Christmas Child gift recipient to speak April 13
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The Operation Christmas Child shoebox program will be the focus of a presentation at 5 p.m.,...
St. Peter’s welcomes Kathy Andonian as new associate priest
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St. Peter’s Episcopal Church recently announced the Rev. Kathy Andonian has joined the parish as a...
Purim in Israel ceremony held at Lewes library
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The Chabad of Southern Delaware held Purim in Israel, a community celebration of a Jewish holiday,...
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Health
Doc Phytness trains clients at Midway Motion & Fitness
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For people who want to enjoy an active, healthy lifestyle, reduce pain, gain strength and mobility...
Volunteering: Good for everyone’s health
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April marks National Volunteer Month, and this week, Beebe Healthcare honors Volunteer Appreciation...
Southern Delaware Kidney Walk fundraiser set April 28
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The National Kidney Foundation of Maryland and Delaware will hold its annual Southern Delaware...
Griswold scholarship goes to local caregiver
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Women’s Fest to host health screenings and expo April 26-27
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Bayhealth Foundation hosts speech pathology info session
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Milton and Harbeson health and wellness fair set April 20
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School Life
Mariner Middle career fair enlightens students
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Hundreds of eighth graders descended upon the Mariner Middle gym March 27 to explore occupational...
Delmarva Christian Schools inspires young minds on Science Day
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Delmarva Christian Schools celebrated Science Day March 14, coinciding with Pi Day. Curated for...
Girl Scout Troop 665 donates to Cape schools
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Cape driver ed students learn to share the road with trucks
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The Sharing the Road with Trucks program and its staff from Virginia Tech Transportation Institute...
Lewes Elementary students color for a cause
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Lewes Elementary students interested in the environment were awarded for their artistic efforts...
Johnson Orthodontics awards gift card to Beacon teacher
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Milton Community Foundation donates $4,900 to Cape High
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The legacy of Milton native and three-term school board member Noble Prettyman continues through...
Rehoboth Elementary students solve engineering problems
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In place of the traditional science fair platform, Rehoboth Elementary fifth-graders piloted a new...
Cape early learning program expands reach
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Local students excel at universities
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