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UD’s Osher Lifelong Learning recognizes volunteers
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The University of Delaware’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute recently recognized nearly 100...
Blood for a Brew Tour begins May 20 at Dogfish Head...
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Blood Bank of Delmarva announced the 4th annual Blood for a Brew Tour will kick off with a drive...
Amateur radio operators assist at Ocean to Bay Bike...
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Demonstrating their commitment to public service, Sussex Amateur Radio Emergency Service operators...
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester hosts constituent...
Ted Pfirrmann
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Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester held a free Constituent Resource Fair May 3 at the Lewes Senior...
Tunnell Companies donates $15,000 to MS Society
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The Tunnell Companies donated $15,000 to the Multiple Sclerosis Society May 6. Robert Tunnell III,...
Xi Sigma chapter donates to therapeutic riding center
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Xi Sigma chapter, Beta Sigma Phi donated $800 to Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding, its...
Milton Lions Club supports local causes
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At its April meeting, the Milton Lions Club hosted guest speakers from Special Olympics Delaware...
Ground broken for Lewes library pavilion
Bill Shull
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They were small shovels of dirt, but big steps toward the Lewes Public Library’s dream of an...
Dewey in Bloom takes root
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The vision of Dewey in Bloom blossomed May 4, as volunteers met at the home of Dewey Beach Civic...
Elks entertain families at Easter party
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Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 of Lewes held an Easter egg hunt and party for 41 children ages 12...
Local delegation participates in Verrazzano Day in...
Chris Flood
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There was a celebration April 17 on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk in recognition of Italian explorer...
Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market opens for the season
Chris Flood
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The Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market opened for its 19th season May 7. There are about three dozen...
Hanging out with elephants and the Cape Gazette in...
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In early December, Reilly Reeves had the opportunity to travel to Botswana, Africa, on a work trip...
‘Lost Delaware’ authors to sign books at Browseabout...
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Authors Rachel Kipp and Dan Shortridge will sign copies of their latest book, “Lost Delaware,” from...
Zwaanendael Club donates beach chair to City of Lewes
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Members of the GFWC Zwaanendael Women’s Club recently presented a beach wheelchair to the City of...
Nanticoke Indian Tribe celebrates Heritage Day at...
Ted Pfirrmann
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The Nanticoke Indian Tribe commemorated its rich heritage May 4, with a vibrant celebration at its...
British weather for British car show
Bill Shull
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A spot of U.K.-style weather forced organizers to cut short the annual Lewes British Motorcar Show...
Royal Treat memorabilia sale and ice cream social...
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The Rehoboth Beach Museum will host an old-fashioned ice cream social from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,...
Spoonie celebrated at annual birthday party
Dan Cook
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Family and friends of Stephen “Spoonie” Sponaugle held the third annual celebration of his life and...
Lewes and the Dawn of the Electronic Age reception set
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The Lewes Historical Society will unveil Lewes and the Dawn of the Electronic Age with a reception...
Historic Lewes Farmers Market opens for season
Bill Shull
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Promptly at 8 a.m., May 4, the cowbells rang and the Historic Lewes Farmers Market opened for its...
‘Runaway Princess’ spotlights trafficking and...
Dan Cook
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The Fund for Women of Sussex County, in partnership with What Is Your Voice and Philanthropy...
Trail cleanup volunteers remind walkers to take away...
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In recognition of Earth Day, several members of the Reserves of Nassau Community gathered to clean...
Lewes in Bloom holds May Day decorating contest
Bill Shull
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The City of Lewes was awash in fresh flowers May 4, the day Lewes in Bloom held its fourth annual...
Soaking up the sun in St. Lucia with the Gazette
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Cape Gazette readers Lori Richardson and Frannie Slabonik of Milton took the Gazette on a 10-day...
Community Briefs 5/8/24
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Delaware Coastal Prime Timers welcomes participants Coastal Delaware Prime Timers hosts many events...
Author Rita Nelson to sign new novel May 18
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Rita Nelson, a local award-winning author and retired Episcopal priest, announced the publication...
Community garden to present home composting program...
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Lewes Community Garden will host a free program on home composting and recycling at 9:30 a.m.,...
Canine Partners for Life fundraiser set May 11
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To raise funds for Canine Partners for Life, local resident Carla Boynton will be selling raffle...
Brown v. Board of Education expert discussion set...
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In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the seminal civil rights ruling in Brown v. Board of...
Lewes High School 1964 classmates hold 60th reunion
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The Lewes High School Class of 1964 held its 60th class reunion April 24 at the Lewes Diner and...
Triumph Pelvic Health to offer free consults for...
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With a mission-driven approach focused on empowering women, fostering community education and...
Sussex Master Gardeners workshops start May 23
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The Sussex County Master Gardeners will offer the following workshops in person at the Carvel...
Bicycle raffle to benefit Read Aloud Delaware May 24
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Spring is the best time of the year for Delawareans to get outdoors and enjoy the state’s backroads...
Senior center sets AYCE pancake breakfast May 16
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Cape Henlopen Senior Center will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8:30 to 10 a.m.,...
WWII vet celebrates 100th birthday
Bill Shull
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This was George McCarthy’s special day. As if turning 100 wasn’t special enough, it was about to...
Overfalls lecture set May 9
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The Overfalls Foundation will host Stephen P. Tolbert, who will share his recollections of service...
Lewes supports national safe boating week
Bill Shull
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Tommy Town opens to benefit Camp Hope
Ted Pfirrmann
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Tommy Town in Harbeson opened its doors to the public for the first time April 27 in support of...
Volunteers needed for native planting event May 11
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The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays announced a collaborative effort with the Georgetown Public...
CRC to benefit from Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive May 11
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Again this year, the Community Resource Center’s food rescue program will be among the recipients...
Mill Pond Garden to open for Mother’s Day visitors...
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Mill Pond Garden will open for Mother’s Day visitors from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Sunday, May 12, at...
Paws for Cause a barking success
Dan Cook
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The Sussex County Association of Realtors hosted Paws for Cause, the SCAOR spring affiliate event...
Lots of broads enjoy great weather for Broadwalk in...
Chris Flood
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After a few cool days in the Cape Region, the weather turned warm and brought out the masses for...
U.S. Coast Guard station to welcome public for May...
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The United States Coast Guard Station Indian River Inlet will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 4...
Many happy returns – if you do it right
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Last week, Jeff opened a package of printer ink and found that it had dried up and wouldn't perform...
Sussex libraries to host children’s book festival...
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Sussex County Libraries are uniting this spring to plant the seeds of literacy in children and...
Botanic gardens admission free with food donation...
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Delaware Botanic Gardens will offer free admission for adults who bring nonperishable donations for...
WWII U-boat conflicts is May 12 author talk topic
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The Lewes Public Library discussion series Fireside Chats: Exploring the Roosevelt Legacy will host...
Author to discuss stories of ancient trees May 13
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The Lewes Public Library and Browseabout Books will welcome author Anthony D. Fredericks for a...
Sussex Gardeners plant dogwood trees for Earth Day
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In observance of Earth Day, Sussex Gardeners donated and planted three dogwood trees on the grounds...
Making memories in Hawaii with the Gazette
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Cape Gazette readers Alan and Jen Pongratz recently had a wonderful time visiting Hawaii. Here they...
Pete the Cat to appear at Read Aloud family fun fest...
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Read Aloud Delaware will host a free family fun festival from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, May 16, at...
Humane Animal Partners honors volunteers
Bill Shull
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Humane Animal Partners Rehoboth Beach honored its volunteers with a picnic at Cape Henlopen State...
National Train Day program set May 11 in Lewes
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Lewes Junction Railroad & Bridge Association will celebrate National Train Day from 10 a.m. to...
American Legion Post 28 hosts inaugural Family Day
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American Legion Post 28 hosted its inaugural Family Day event April 27 on the spacious grounds of...
May 7 science lecture to reveal discovery of new...
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The Lewes Public Library’s Science and Society lecture series will welcome wildlife ecologist Dr...
‘Confessions of a Third-Rate Goddess’ author to...
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Browseabout Books will host author Kathy Biehl for a signing of her latest work, “Confessions of a...
14th RD Democrats to host O’Mara May 8
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Collin O’Mara, a Democratic candidate for Delaware governor, will be the guest speaker at the...
Arbor Day puts focus on Lewes trees
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It was just one tree, but a willow oak planted on Arbor Day was a symbol of Lewes’ desire to grow...
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