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Rehoboth mayor will not seek re-election
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Walls go up at Milton Theatre expansion
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Milton council to weigh in on Scarlet Oaks site plan…
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Lewes council candidates square off at forum
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Groups lobby for more state funds for homeless…
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Website to help cyclists on region’s trails
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Lewes Chess Club meeting
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Guided welcome walk
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Feelings Rock with Miss Taylor
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National Train Day celebration
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American Legion Wing Day
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Battery 519 tour
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Lewes History Highlights Walking Tour
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Dungeons & Dragons program
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Camp Hope of Delaware fundraiser
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Sons of the American Revolution Lewestown chapter meeting
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Shanty Fest
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New Hope Canoe Club orientation meeting
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Mother’s Day dinner
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AYCE Mother’s Day buffet breakfast fundraiser
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Delaware Botanic Gardens open
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DBG Mother’s Day event
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Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet in The Lewes Room at Irish Eyes
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11:00 am
Creative Movement Virtual Yoga
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3:00 pm
Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers Market
1:00 pm
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Silent vigil for peace
6:00 pm
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Lewes Legends Evening Walking Tour
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Lewes Legends walking tour
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Aging in Place panel series
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11:00 am
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American Legion Meatball Sub Day
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L.E.A.P. Read to the Dogs program
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Mah Jongg
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Food for Thought
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