News Briefs 11/14/25

RD20 Democrats to meet Nov. 20

The Delaware 20th Representative District Democratic Committee will meet at 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20.

An informal social gathering for Dutch treat dinner starts at 5 p.m.

The guest speaker will be Mike Dunmyer, the Delaware development manager for U.S. Wind.

RD20 is the local Democratic Party organization for residents in Lewes, Milton, Nassau, Pinetown, Belltown, and sections of Harbeson and Georgetown. Any registered Democrat in Delaware is welcome to participate in RD20’s social hour and business meeting.

Those planning to attend the meeting should RSVP at rd20deldems.com and the location will be provided.

For more information, go to rd20deldems.com.

Epworth UMC to host craft show Nov. 22

Epworth United Methodist Church will host its inaugural craft show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22, at 19285 Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth Beach. More than 25 vendors will offer distinctive handmade goods for sale. Local author, Tim Linehan, will be selling copies of his young adult historical novel, “Hannah Gould,” set in 1942 war-torn Poland. Light breakfast and lunch items will be available to purchase. Event proceeds benefit Epworth's Christmas Joy 365 program that assists local families at Christmastime and throughout the year.

Big Fish Grill to to host fire company fundraiser Nov. 25

In support of the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, Big Fish Grill will host a fundraiser from 12 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 20298 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach. The restaurant will donate 15% of sales to help purchase protective gear for the fire company, which provides fire, rescue and emergency medical services to a full-time population of 30,000 people and a seasonal population of more than 300,000. To learn more, go to rehobothbeachfire.com.

Spa services kindness giveaway nominations open Dec. 2

Ebb + Flow Holistic Spa in Lewes is celebrating kindness by giving away one-hour services to three individuals. Community members are invited to nominate people who selflessly give time, energy and compassion to others but rarely take time for themselves. Nominations are being accepted through Saturday, Dec. 20. For more information, go to ebbflowspa.com and click on Unwrap Kindness Giveaway. Three winners will be selected and notified Tuesday, Dec. 23.

Holiday concert to Children’s Beach House Dec. 12

Lazy Mary Productions will present Seaside Greetings: A Holiday Concert Benefiting Children’s Beach House, at 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12, at Palm Beach Bar and Grill in the Midway Shopping Center, 18585 Coastal Highway, Unit 23, Rehoboth Beach. Acclaimed vocalists Christine Asero and Paul Maisano will perform a selection of holiday favorites with accompaniment from Rehoboth pianist, Doug Yetter.

Proceeds will support Children’s Beach House, which helps youngsters with disabilities reach their fullest potential through year-round programs that build confidence, resilience and community connection. Tickets are $25. 

Lazy Mary Productions is a Lewes-based entertainment group with its principal players having performed on stages across the country for large companies such as Disney and Lowes Hotels and various non-profit organizations and professional theaters. Lazy Mary’s mission is to showcase and duly reward local and regional talent with a “Performer First” model.

Palm Beach Bar & Grill is located in the Midway Shopping Center at 18585 Coastal Highway, Unit 23. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Tickets are $25. To learn more, go to cbhinc.org/seaside-greetings.

DNREC launches air-quality survey 

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has launched a new public survey to gather feedback from residents about local air quality. The online survey asks residents to share their views on the quality of the air where they live, what sources of air pollution concern them most and how they currently access air quality information. The survey results will help guide future monitoring efforts, public outreach and policy recommendations designed to protect public health and the environment.

The DNREC Division of Air Quality operates 11 monitoring stations across the state that measure key pollutants to protect public health. These pollutants include ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and sulfur – known as criteria air pollutants – for which national air quality standards have been established. The data collected by DNREC are used to inform both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the public through resources such as de.gov/airdata tool, which provides hourly updates and easy-to-read maps showing real-time air quality conditions throughout Delaware.

The survey gives residents another way to take part in improving the state’s understanding of local air quality and its effects on communities. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and responses are confidential. Participants may choose to provide their email address if they wish to receive updates about future projects.

Residents can take the survey online at surveymonkey.com/r/YVW7NDR. The survey will remain open through Monday, Dec. 15.

For more information, go to de.gov/airquality.

Dewey committee reviews resiliency

The Dewey Beach Resiliency and Sustainability Committee met on Nov. 7 to discuss the status of the town resiliency plan.

The plan, which is still being developed, is intended to protect Dewey Beach in the face of climate change and outline strategies to address rising sea levels.

In August, the committee proposed to the Town Council hiring a contractor for an initial feasibility study. 

The council didn’t want to approve or deny the proposal until they had more information, so over the last couple of months, the committee worked extensively to gather logistics of what such a study would entail. They interviewed viable contractors, gathered cost estimates, drafted a scope of work and identified potential sources of funding.

Two consulting firms, GMB and Straughan Environmental, expressed interest in doing the study and provided answers to the committee’s initial questions about what the study would entail, how much they think it would cost, how long it would take and so forth. Both companies have experience designing and implementing feasibility studies for other Delaware coastal communities. The committee recommended to council that both firms make presentations at the council’s next meeting, set for Friday, Nov. 21, or soon thereafter.

For GMB’s answers to the committee’s initial questions, visit tinyurl.com/yzcam8au and navigate to pages six through 12. For Straughan Environmental’s answers, visit tinyurl.com/yrhxman2. 

Dewey institutes CodeRED system

The Town of Dewey Beach is now live on CodeRED, an emergency notification system and mobile app used by communities nationwide.

CodeRED enables public safety personnel and authorized officials to quickly notify residents, businesses and others in the area of time-sensitive information, emergencies or urgent alerts via telephone, text message, email and more.

According to Town Clerk Kate Banaszak, in Dewey, the system will be used primarily for weather alerts, though it can be used for just about anything, from road closures and police activity to missing persons and gas leaks. Any message regarding the safety of the Dewey community will be disseminated using this system. 

It uses geofencing, a location-based technology, in addition to a subscription model. This means that alerts can be sent not only to those registered in the system, but also to anyone in the geographic area who has any kind of public phone number, email or other information.

Specific personal information is not visible to the town; it is just used by the system to identify folks in the area. Notifications are sent en masse and can be targeted either to residents only or to everyone in town. Banaszak emphasized that residents should not assume that they have been registered already. 

To sign up, either text “DEWEY” to mobile number 24639 or visit townofdeweybeach.gov and click the home page icon labeled “CODE RED” to access the CodeRED enrollment page. Anyone can register free of charge.

CodeRED app is available for Apple and Android users on the App Store and Google Play.  Additional questions can be sent to townclerk@townofdeweybeach.com.

Golf event nets funds for tumor research

The Brain Cancer Answer Foundation recently held its 3rd Annual McGuiness Memorial Golf Tournament and Auction at Kings Creek Country Club in Rehoboth Beach.

With 123 participating golfers, the event raised more than $142,000 for the National Brain Tumor Society. 

The tournament is named in memory of Nicholas McGuiness, who died of a malignant brain tumor in 2022 at the young age of 29. The Brain Cancer Answer Foundation aims to heighten community awareness about brain tumors and raise funds to find a cure.

“We are so grateful for the outpouring of support for our mission to find a cure for brain cancer,” said Chris Emery, foundation president. “The community has enthusiastically rallied together for our cause, and the results have been remarkable.”

Since its inception, the foundation has raised a total of $356,000 for brain tumor research.  For more information, go to braincanceranswer.org.

Jellystone Park Delaware Beaches awarded for excellence

Blue Water announce its Jellystone Park Delaware Beaches Camp-Resort was recognized at the 2025 Jellystone Symposium celebrating the best in family recreation, guest satisfaction and operational success. On behalf of Jellystone Park Delaware Beaches, Harvey Elliott, general manager, accepted the Pinnacle Club Award 2025 for Outstanding Achievement and Excellence, along with a 15-year anniversary recognition. “These awards are a reflection of the dedication, creativity, and heart our teams bring to every guest experience,” said Rafael Correa, president and CFO of Blue Water. “Our goal has always been to redefine what families can expect from a camping vacation where memorable moments, exceptional service and community connection come together. We’re incredibly proud of our general managers and their teams for setting a new standard of excellence across the Jellystone Park network.”