Toddler playgroup meets at St. Peter’s parish hall
St. Peter’s Community Playgroup invites parents and caregivers to bring little ones for indoor play time from 9 to 10:30 a.m., each first and third Tuesday of the month during the school term. Adults can enjoy conversation with others as the toddlers build their social-emotional skills. All are welcome; no registration is required.
The group meets in St. Peter’s Episcopal Church parish hall at 211 Mulberry St. in downtown Lewes. Attendees can enter by the side door on Mulberry Street or via the patio double doors for greater handicap accessibility.
For details, contact Jessica Potter at 302-645-8479 or jessica@stpeterslewes.org.
Girls’ Night Out fashion and philanthropy event set Oct. 19
A Girls’ Night Out event to benefit the Harry K Foundation is set for 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 19, at Schellville, Rehoboth Beach. The evening of fashion, food, friends and philanthropy will support the foundation’s work to defeat childhood hunger throughout Delaware. There will be cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, raffles and a continuous fashion show with shopping at participating boutiques.
Tickets are $40 per person.
For details about participating boutiques and to purchase tickets, go to HarryKFoundation.org or call Robyn at 301-807-2304.
Human trafficking awareness program set Oct. 19
The Village Improvement Association will sponsor a program on human trafficking from 1 to 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 19, at Rehoboth Beach Public Library in the upstairs meeting room. Light refreshments will be served at 12:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Human trafficking, the exploitation of individuals for labor or commercial sex, has been the subject of increased media attention in recent years. The Delaware General Assembly passed comprehensive legislation in 2014 designed to prevent and penalize human trafficking, and to provide protection for victims. A human trafficking unit was created by the Delaware Department of Justice in 2022 to specifically address and handle human trafficking investigations.
Deputy Attorney General Caroline Brittingham will present information about human trafficking in Delaware. Yolanda Montgomery, executive director for Zoe Ministries, a nonprofit organization that provides a home to juvenile victims of sex trafficking, will speak about the resources available to victims in the local community.
The Village Improvement Association of Rehoboth Beach is a women’s civic and charitable organization dedicated to community improvement through volunteer service.
RD 20 Dems to meet Oct. 19
The Delaware 20th Representative District Democratic Committee will meet at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 19, at the Lewes Diner, 1201 Savannah Road, Lewes. An informal social gathering for Dutch treat dinner starts at 5 p.m.
The guest speakers will be Sen. Sarah McBride, D-Wilmington, a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, and state party Vice Chair Debbie Harrington, a candidate for Delaware lieutenant governor. Both will be discussing their campaigns and issues that are important to voters.
Any registered Democrat in Delaware is welcome to participate in RD20’s social hour and business meeting.
For more information, go to rd20deldems.com or find Delaware’s 20th RD Democratic Committee & Friends Group on Facebook.
To be placed on RD20’s email list, email rd20.deldems@gmail.com.
RD20 is the local Democratic Party organization for Lewes, Milton, Nassau, Pinetown, Belltown, and sections of Harbeson and Georgetown.
Submerged aquatic vegetation is Oct. 20 meeting topic
The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays Scientific & Technical Advisory Committee will meet via Zoom from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Friday, Oct. 20.
The agenda includes updates on the Environmental Monitoring Plan, Habitat Plan and Wastewater Planning Subcommittee; an overview of the 2021 State of the Bays technical report; and several presentations on the history, restoration and condition of submerged aquatic vegetation in the Inland Bays.
The public is welcome to attend by going to udel.zoom.us/j/93505183899 and using passcode “science.” To join by phone, dial 1-646-876-9923 and enter meeting ID 948 6177 6056.
Genealogical society to meet Oct. 21
The Sussex County Genealogical Society will meet at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, at Lewes Public Library and via Zoom. All are welcome; to request a Zoom invitation, email programs@scgsdelaware.org.
Guest speaker Rhoda Miller, EdD, CG, has been a certified genealogist since 1998, specializing in Jewish research and Holocaust studies. She will present “An Introduction to Jewish Genealogy.” For more information, go to scgsdelaware.org.
Milford Museum to host ghost walk tours Oct. 21
The Milford Museum will host ghost walk tours, an unforgettable evening of spine-tingling thrills and chilling tales, Saturday, Oct. 21. The first tour will begin at 5:30 p.m., at the Towers Bed and Breakfast, 101 NW Front St., with tours continuing at 30-minute intervals. The last one will begin at 8:30 p.m., and all end at the Causey Mansion, 2 Causey Ave., Milford. Participants will immerse themselves in the haunted history of Milford as expert guides lead them through the darkened streets and eerie corners of the town. Attendees will experience the supernatural side of Milford while exploring haunted landmarks and sharing eerie stories of ghosts, legends and mysteries that have shrouded the town for centuries.
Since it will be dark, visitors are asked to bring a flashlight or use a cellphone flashlight. Costumes and masks are encouraged.
Tickets are $20. To buy tickets, go to eventbrite.com and search Milford Museum’s Ghost Walk Tours.
For more information, contact the Milford Museum at 302-424-1080 or tom@milforddemuseum.org.
PAWS for People event set Oct. 21 in Newark
The PAWS for People WAG & Walkathon fundraiser will count the National Dog Show among its featured sponsors Saturday, Oct. 21, when the annual event culminates with the PAWS Furry Fall Festival at Glasgow Park in Newark.
The WAG & Walkathon features family-friendly fun, entertainment, food, vendors, doggie games and contests, with National Dog Show officials distributing free Purina-branded merchandise from their booth throughout the 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. activity schedule.
The month-long WAG & Walkathon virtual marathon kicked off Sept. 21. Supporters have been walking with their dogs during the month to garner financial pledges from friends and relatives to raise money for PAWS For People’s pet therapy programs in Delaware and beyond. Learn more about the event at pawsforpeople.org/walkathon. The Oct. 21 PAWS Furry Fall Festival is open to everyone and will take place rain or shine. Event wrist bands cost $5, and licensed, well-behaved dogs are welcome.
UUSD to hold service Oct. 22
The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware will hold an in-person and livestreamed service at 10 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m., with the topic, “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Aging (but Mostly Good).” UUSD members Jean Charles, Deanna Duby and some others will share their perspectives on aging, along with common questions like: What gets you up in the morning? What makes aging a little gentler, easier, and more manageable? Vaccine-eligible individuals must have received the COVID vaccine to attend in-person services. For information, go to uussd.org.
Words That Bleed horror book club to meet Oct. 22
Browseabout Books announced the inaugural meeting for its new horror book club, Words That Bleed, is set for 3 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 22, at 133 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. The club will discuss “Kill Creek” by Scott Thomas. The group will be moderated by staff member, horror master and published author Kelly Lidji. No registration is required. For more information, go to browseaboutbooks.com.
Learn about Sussex Academy school choice options Oct. 26
Sussex Academy will hold School Choice Open House events from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26, at both its elementary and secondary school campuses. Delaware parents and students interested in exploring school options for the 2024-25 school year are invited to attend.
During this time, prospective families can meet school leadership and staff to learn about curriculum and programs. Each campus will hold general information sessions at 6 p.m., in addition to academic, club and athletics showcases. Families will also have the opportunity to tour the school campuses.
The elementary school campus is located at 22051 Wilson Road, Georgetown, and the secondary campus is at 21150 Airport Road, Georgetown.
The School Choice enrollment application period will open Monday, Nov. 6, and close Wednesday, Jan. 10.
For details about Sussex Academy, go to sussexacademy.org.
Pink ribbon tea set for Oct. 26
October is Breast Cancer Survivors Month, and the Sussex County Survivorship Coalition will hold its annual pink ribbon tea Thursday, Oct. 26, in two locations.
After several years of holding the tea virtually, the coalition members are excited to offer in-person events from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Seaford District Library, and from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the McCurry Conference Room at the Tunnell Cancer Center near Rehoboth Beach.
Attendees will join other survivors for an enjoyable afternoon of inspiration and celebration. The presenting speaker, Dr. Kathryn Ellis, OTD, OTR/L, AASECT-SC, will discuss Sexuality After Cancer. Light refreshments will be served at both events.
The event is free for breast cancer survivors, but seating is limited. To register, call 302-645-9150.
The Sussex County Survivorship Coalition is a partnership among American Cancer Society, Beebe Healthcare, Cancer Support Community Delaware, Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition and TidalHealth.
White’s Chapel Homecoming set Oct. 29
Pastor Lee A. Parks of White’s Chapel will celebrate its 185 years of history during the annual Homecoming service at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 29, at 15373 Coastal Hwy., Milton. All are welcome.
The event will include a dinner following the service. The Rev. Harold Hamilton will be the guest speaker, and special music will be provided by Mike and Ann Hurley, along with Cathy Gorman. For more information, call Parks at 207-735-8326.
Farm bureau photo contest Oct. 31 deadline nears
The deadline is looming for the Delaware Farm Bureau Promotion & Education Committee’s annual photo contest.
Amateur photographers of all ages are encouraged to submit their best agriculture-related images online through Tuesday, Oct. 31.
Winning photographs will be announced during the Delaware Farm Bureau’s statewide Annual Banquet in December. The top four winning photos will be on display at the Delaware Farm Bureau’s state office and the Delaware Agricultural Museum through 2024.
Photos do not have to be limited to on-the-farm scenery; they can include imagery of markets, farm-fresh produce or products, and other agriculture-related topics.
Awardees can also earn monetary prizes, and six honorable mention awardees will earn a certificate. The top four winners will also earn a certificate and $50 for fourth prize, $100 for third prize, $150 for second prize and $200 for first prize, along with the public display of their award-winning photographs.
For more information and to submit photos, go to defb.org/promotion-and-education/photo-contest.
Georgetown-Millsboro Rotary grant applications due Oct. 31
The Georgetown-Millsboro Rotary Flags for Heroes Fund at the Delaware Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications. Grants awarded will be from $500 to $5,000 and are available to nonprofit organizations working to address community needs in in Georgetown and Millsboro, with preference given to organizations located in Georgetown and Millsboro.
The application deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 31. For more information, go to delcf.org/grants.
Cape Class of 1983 reunion RSVPs due Nov. 1
The Cape Henlopen High School Class of 1983 will celebrate its 40-year reunion at 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 25, in a private event space at Nicola Pizza, 17323 Ocean One Plaza, Lewes. To request an evite, email capeclassof1983@gmail.com as soon as possible. Tickets are $35 per person and include a dinner buffet, dessert, coffee, soda and a DJ. There will be a cash bar. RSVP and payment are due by Wednesday, Nov. 1. Tickets will not be available at the door. For more information, go to the Cape Henlopen High School Class of 1983 page on Facebook.
Senior center bingo set Nov. 1
Cape Henlopen Senior Center will host afternoon jackpot bingo from 1 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 11 Christian St., Rehoboth Beach. The public is welcome; doors open at 11:30 a.m. Admission is $20 per person and includes one game pack, specials and one quickie card. There will be a cookie jar, various pulled tab games and a jackpot game worth $150. A 50/50 and food will be available at separate cost. For more information, call 302-227-2055.
Coastal Sussex NARFE meeting RSVPs due Nov. 2
Coastal Sussex Delaware Chapter 1690 NARFE will meet at 12 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 9, at 1776 Steakhouse in the Midway Shopping Center between Lewes and Rehoboth Beach. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m. For federal health open season, some of the larger federal health providers have been invited to speak.
The cost of the luncheon is $19 per person including gratuities, and payment is made upon arrival.
Victoria’s dining to benefit Read Aloud Nov. 2
The Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria’s Restaurant will host the fourth wine-and-dine evening to benefit Read Aloud Delaware at 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 2, at 2 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach. The evening will feature a five-course dinner including an amuse-bouche, appetizer, salad, entrée and dessert. Wine pairings will be selected to complement each course.
Read Aloud Delaware is a children’s literacy program with the mission to create a lifelong impact through early childhood literacy. The vision is for every child in Delaware to have the fundamental literacy skills to succeed in school and life.
The price of the event is $75 per person, which includes the dinner, wine pairings and gratuity. Seating is limited, and reservations are required. To reserve a seat, call 302-644-6886.
Proceeds from the fundraiser will help continue Read Aloud Delaware’s work in more than 40 childcare centers, preschools and elementary schools in Sussex County, support the LENA Start program for young families, and recruit additional volunteers.
St. Mark’s sets Day of Prayer for Israel Nov. 7
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church at State and Ellis Streets in Millsboro will host a Day of Prayer from 2 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, with silent prayer from 2 to 5:30, and scripture readings from 5:30 to 6 p.m. St. Mark’s Labyrinth is also available if preferred. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact the church at 302-934-9464 or stmarksec12@gmail.com.
Republicans for Sussex sets Mix and Mingle Nov. 10
Republicans for Sussex will host Mix and Mingle, an informal cocktail party in honor of Veterans Day, from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 10, at the Sussex County Association of Realtors building, 23407 Park Ave., Georgetown. There will be a variety of hors d’oeuvres, desserts and beverages, with a cash bar offering assorted wines. Tickets are $35 per person. Make checks payable to Republicans for Sussex and mail to RFS, 20890 Wil King Road, Lewes, DE 19958. RSVP to rfsdelaware@gmail.com or text 215-280-2783 by Wednesday, Nov. 1.
Republicans for Sussex is a PAC comprising presidents and other leaders of the Republican clubs in Sussex County. Its mission is to coordinate efforts to connect with friends and neighbors in broadening awareness of Republican elected officials and candidates who will sincerely and honestly work for the future well-being of local communities. RFS also raises money to support these candidates.
Elks Most Valuable Student scholarship entries due Nov. 13
The Elks National Foundation announced the start of the 2024 Elks Most Valuable Student scholarship contest.
The MVS scholarship is available to high school seniors or the equivalent who are United States citizens. High school graduates are not eligible to apply. The judging criteria are based on academics, leadership, service and financial need. Applicants do not need to be related to an Elks member; however, Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 in Lewes will be the local sponsor, reviewing and determining which applications to forward for consideration.
The application must be completed online and submitted by Monday, Nov. 13. The 500 national winners will be announced in April 2024.
For complete guidelines and application, go to enf.elks.org/MVS.
Holiday Fair seeks vendors for Nov. 18 event
Cape Henlopen Senior Center will host its annual Holiday Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 18, at 11 Christian St., Rehoboth Beach. The public is welcome.
The fair provides a convenient and fun way to find something unique and special for everyone on those holiday lists. Vendors will offer artwork, crafts, baked goods, chess sets, designer and specialty candles, doll clothes, handcrafted goods, holiday items, jewelry for all ages, lavender products and aromatherapy oils, NFL throws, pillows and gift baskets, stained glass items, Avon and Vera Bradley products, and more. Refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information or to sign up as a vendor, call Bernita Hackney, CHSC program director, at 302-227-2055.
Annual Thanksgiving worship service set Nov. 19
The Milford Area Ministerial Association will host its annual Thanksgiving service at 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 19, at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 300 North St., Milford. Attendees are asked to bring canned and nonperishable food items, and freewill offerings will be accepted. Both will go to support the local community food pantry at Avenue United Methodist Church in Milford. All are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served after the service. For more information, find Milford Area Ministerial Association on Facebook.
St. Jude to host children’s nativity pageant Dec. 9
St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church will welcome parish children to tell the Christmas story in its annual nativity pageant, “Darkness into Light,” at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9, at 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes. The public is invited to see the story told through music and acting as children of the parish portray the holy family, wise men and other characters in the most sacred of Bible stories. The cast is entirely made up of children, with the exception of an adult narrator who plays John the Baptist. There is no charge for admission, but donations of canned food will be gratefully accepted.
Elks legacy award scholarship applications due Feb. 5
The Cape Henlopen Elks announced its legacy awards application period begins Friday, Sept. 1. Legacy awards provide $4,000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of dues-paying Elks members. The Elks National Foundation offers a total of 350 national awards. Applications are due Monday, Feb. 5. For more information and the link to apply, go to enf.elks.org/Leg.
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