Cape Life

Greater Lewes Foundation celebrates 25 years

Bill Shull
2 months ago
The Greater Lewes Foundation is celebrating a quarter-century of fulfilling its mission to make...

SummerScape outdoor events begin June 11 at Lewes...

2 months ago
The Lewes Public Library will kick off SummerScape 2025, a live performance series celebrating...

Del-Mar-Va Council names new scouting executive

2 months ago
The Scouting America Del-Mar-Va Council in Dover recently announced J. Ray Teat was selected as...

Cape school district, Beebe, Soundcheck collaborate...

Ellen McIntyre
2 months ago
The Cape Henlopen School District and Beebe Healthcare collaborated with Soundcheck Prevention...

Lewes in Bloom Garden Plant and Flea Market sale set...

2 months ago
Lewes in Bloom will hold a Garden Plant and Flea Market sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May...

Children’s Beach House names new controller

2 months ago
Children’s Beach House announced Tara Wisely of Lewes has joined its finance department in the new...

Spoonie remembered at second local benefit

2 months ago
Family and friends of Stephen “Spoonie” Sponaugle gathered to celebrate his life May 13 at Nicola...

Reading the Gazette in the cloud forests of Machu...

2 months ago
Peggy McCloskey of Lewes had the joy of sharing her favorite newspaper with 12 friends from across...

Local DAR chapter to host annual wreath-laying...

2 months ago
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Col. David Hall Chapter will host a...

Meyer, other VIPs speak at Washington Blade party

Ted Pfirrmann
2 months ago
The Washington Blade held its 18th annual Summer Kickoff Party May 16 at the Blue Moon in Rehoboth...

Shoe drive to benefit postvention services for...

2 months ago
DJ’s Alliance is holding a shoe drive fundraiser throughout the month of June with the support of...

Rehoboth Beach’s bulk trash is full of treasures

Chris Flood
2 months ago
Rehoboth Beach held its annual bulk trash pickup over the course of the past two weeks, and an...

Rehoboth library hosts inaugural Seeds ‘n' Reads events

2 months ago
The Rehoboth Beach Public Library welcomed 100 residents and visitors at its inaugural Seeds ‘n’...

Bake sale raises funds for Maull House in Lewes

2 months ago
The Daughters of the American Revolution Col. David Hall Chapter held a bake sale and open house...

Hibernians hold Irish Spring Fling fundraiser

2 months ago
The Ancient Order of Hibernians held their annual Irish Spring Fling May 4, at St. Edmond Parish...

Lunch group supports Red Bird Legacy Foundation

2 months ago
Lunch with a Purpose Coastal Delaware held a gathering March 5 at Signatures at Bayside in...

Children’s Beach House recognizes volunteers

2 months ago
Children’s Beach House recently welcomed its volunteers for an evening of celebration and...

AARP survey reveals Delaware residents’ concerns

2 months ago
AARP Delaware recently released new research that examines how Delawareans age 45 and older feel...

Author to sign new crime thriller May 31

2 months ago
Browseabout Books will host author Marc Avery for a signing of “Discipline,” from 1 to 3 p.m.,...

Peace poles to be distributed in each county

2 months ago
Peace Week Delaware is celebrating 10 years of service to the state by donating up to 10 peace...

Italian Heritage Club donates to scholarship fund

2 months ago
The Italian American Heritage Club welcomed Marc Sterone of the Southern Delaware Education...

Clothing Our Kids receives $5,000 from Knights of...

2 months ago
Members of the Knights of Columbus Msgr. Francis J. Desmond Council 13348 of Lewes recently...

Family Promise of Southern Delaware hosts annual brunch

Chris Flood
2 months ago
Family Promise of Southern Delaware held its third annual community brunch May 10, when it...

Lewes Lions hold vision screenings at Beach Babies...

2 months ago
Lewes Lions Club members recently held vision screenings for youngsters at Beach Babies Child Care...

Lighthouse foundation accepts supply donation from...

2 months ago
Home Depot near Lewes recently donated maintenance supplies to the Delaware River and Bay...

Women’s Club of Indian River tea benefits Read Aloud...

2 months ago
The GFWC Women’s Club of Indian River recently hosted a tea in support of Read Aloud Delaware...

Family Promise receives grant to help Delawareans...

2 months ago
Family Promise of Southern Delaware recently received a $20,000 grant from Clayton Homes, helping...

Outrigger canoe group: Hoe Pa’a!

Bill Shull
2 months ago
Hoe Pa’a means “paddle strong” in the native Hawaiian language. It is one of the rules that the New...

Broadwalk on the Boardwalk celebrates 15 years

Chris Flood
2 months ago
The sun was out and spirits were high for the 15th annual Broadwalk on the Boardwalk May 10 in...

The Gazette visits an iconic Tokyo intersection

2 months ago
Paula and James Vorndran took the Cape Gazette on an exciting adventure to Tokyo, Japan, where they...

Author event with Mary Alice Monroe set May 24

2 months ago
Mary Alice Monroe will sign copies of her new novel, "Where The Rivers Merge," from 1 to 3 p.m.,...

Vintage popcorn machine now on display at Georgetown...

2 months ago
The Historic Georgetown Association train station museum announced its most recent acquisition is a...

Junior Miss Sussex County raises funds for fight...

2 months ago
In keeping with her promise of helping local children during her reign as Junior Miss Sussex County...

Gold Rush brings plenty of smiles and wagging tails

Ted Pfirrmann
2 months ago
Golden retrievers strutted along the streets of Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach May 9-11, as the...

Local letter carriers drive to Stamp Out Hunger

Bill Shull
2 months ago
Among the pallets of flyers and cubbies of letters at the U.S. Postal Service’s Rehoboth Beach...

Law Enforcement United ride honors service and...

Ted Pfirrmann
2 months ago
Law Enforcement United made a pit stop May 9, at the Fairfield Inn outside Rehoboth Beach on a ride...

‘Queering Rehoboth Beach’ author to sign books May 25

2 months ago
Browseabout Books will host author and historian James T. Sears for a signing of “Queering Rehoboth...

Local fire departments receive pet oxygen mask...

2 months ago
The PL Cares Animal Lovers Group, comprising resident volunteers of the Peninsula Lakes community...

Advice on smart aging is plentiful, but beware of...

Jim Paterson
2 months ago
If you want to be old and smart, there’s plenty of advice. Sing in a choir or hum quietly to...

Millsboro couple celebrates wedding at Lewes library

2 months ago
Anthony L. Ball and Ama B. Aggrey were united in marriage April 22, at Lewes Public Library. The...

Pickleball party fundraiser to benefit local...

2 months ago
The Delaware 20th Representative District Democratic Committee will host an indoor pickleball party...

Cape Henlopen Elks continue projects supporting...

2 months ago
Continuing its support for those who served this country in military service, Cape Henlopen Elks...

Troop 95 enjoys weekend activities at Camp Arrowhead

2 months ago
Members of Boy Scout Troop 95 spent a February weekend at Camp Arrowhead on Rehoboth Bay. After...

Art, music and fun at Dewey Arts Festival

Ellen McIntyre
2 months ago
The Dewey Business Partnership held its annual Arts & Fun Festival May 10, in the Rusty Rudder...

Register by May 23 for Youth Fishing Tournament June 7

2 months ago
Families are invited to bring their kids to cast a line for a big fish in three of the First State’...

Rehoboth Elementary hosts annual Arbor Day celebration

2 months ago
Rehoboth Elementary School students, staff and members of the greater community gathered April 17...

Milton Lions Club donates to Camp Abilities Delaware

2 months ago
At its April meeting, the Milton Lions Club hosted guest speaker Shawn Musgrove from Camp Abilities...

Tracking in the bush with the Cape Gazette

2 months ago
A group of Gazette readers from the Lewes area recently embarked on a journey through South Africa...

Lewes Base Ball Club opens season against Talbot...

Ellen McIntyre
2 months ago
The Lewes Base Ball Club opened its 2025 home season May 3, with a doubleheader against the Talbot...

Knights of Columbus group donates to local Habitat...

2 months ago
The Knights of Columbus Msgr. Desmond Council and Columbiettes recently donated $2,500 to Sussex...

Neighbors celebrate Arbor Day, Earth Day

2 months ago
In honor of Arbor Day and Earth Day, the 55+ active adult community of Four Seasons at Belle Terre...

Bethany Beach Poseidon Festival set May 23-26

2 months ago
The 10th annual Bethany Beach Poseidon Festival events will take place from Friday to Monday, May...

Genealogical society to meet May 17

2 months ago
The Sussex County Genealogical Society will hold its general meeting at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 17,...

Spirit of Steve ‘Spoonie’ Sponaugle lives on at benefit

Dan Cook
2 months ago
Family and friends of Stephen “Spoonie” Sponaugle held a fourth annual celebration of his life May...

Lunch with a Purpose supports Run Saniyah Run

2 months ago
Lunch with a Purpose Coastal Delaware held its monthly luncheon April 2, at the Atlantic Sands...

Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market opens for 20th season

Chris Flood
2 months ago
Cloudy skies turned blue for the Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market when it opened for its 20th season...

 Exploring Aruba with the Gazette in hand

2 months ago
Peter and Jan O’Brien, along with Rich and Sandra Asbell, enjoyed a memorable getaway to Aruba,...

Chase Oaks community issues cleanup challenge to...

2 months ago
Residents of Chase Oaks, a community located off Robinsonville Road near Webb’s Landing Road west...

Garden programs to cover diverse topics starting May 17

2 months ago
Lewes Community Garden will present three free environmental education programs this season. The...

League of Women Voters to meet May 17

2 months ago
The Sussex County League of Women Voters announced Defending Democracy and Caring for Us will be...