News Briefs 6/21/22

Volunteers sought for Lewes Juneteenth celebration

The Lewes African-American Heritage Commission will hold a volunteers meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 21.

Volunteers are requested for Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25, for the Lewes Juneteenth Celebration in George H.P. Smith Park.

It is not a requirement to work both days, and anyone wishing to volunteer may do so in blocks permitted by their own personal schedule.

Commissioner Trina Brown-Hicks is coordinating the volunteers, and more information can be found on her Facebook page Memories of Lewes.

To attend the virtual meeting, go to https://humana.zoom.us/j/ 99408583064?pwd= bkRjUjhPR0lWbWpULytmbWtIUTBaUT 09. Meeting ID: 994 0858 3064; Passcode: 464963.

Lewes public art meeting set June 22

The Lewes Public Art Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 22, at the Rollins Community Center. 

Committee members will discuss the 2022 exhibitions recently installed.

There will be an update on the 2023 community art project, which is under the direction of Amanda Brower.

The committee will discuss new ideas during the meeting.

More information, including a link to the meeting, can be found on the agenda at lewes.civicweb.net.

Republican women’s club to meet June 22

Sussex County Republican Women's Club will hold a dinner meeting at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 22, at Mulligan's Pointe, 22426 Sussex Pines Road, Georgetown.

Guest speakers this month include Carl Phelps, Representative District 14 candidate; Dr. Jeff Hilovsky and Bradley Layfield, RD 4 candidates; Robert Lee, candidate for Sussex County sheriff; and Doug Hudson, Sussex County Council District 4 candidate.

For details, call 518-728-4826 or email scrwc.asst.treas@gmail.com.