News Briefs 11/15/24
Snowflake Soirée to benefit Autism Delaware Nov. 15
Autism Delaware will present the Snowflake Soirée, a dazzling evening of celebration, inclusion and inspiration, at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15, at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, 229 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach.
Guests must be ages 21 or older to attend. Cocktail attire is the dress code. In an elegant evening dedicated to raising funds and awareness for Autism Delaware’s vital programs and services, guests will enjoy a carefully curated menu, live music by the renowned Jellyroll Band, and a silent auction filled with exclusive items up for bid.
All proceeds support Autism Delaware’s mission to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by autism. Through advocacy, services, and support, the nonprofit organization empowers individuals and strengthens communities across the state.
To purchase tickets, go to autismdelaware.org. For more information, call 302-220-6020.
Chamber music concert set at All Saints’ Nov. 17
All Saints’ Church will host a Vientos Chamber Music concert at 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 17, in the sanctuary at 18 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Performing musicians are members Southern Delaware Orchestra, Rehoboth Concert Band and the Delaware Winds Ensemble. The program includes compositions from Debussy to Mozart and features a woodwind quartet and a horn quartet. There is no charge, and tickets are not required. Ample parking is available on the street and in the church parking lot. The church is handicapped-accessible. For more information, email Marcy Parykaza at spinatus@aol.com or call 302-745-2097.
UUSD to meet Nov. 17
The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware will hold a service at 10 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 17, with The Burdens We Carry as the topic. UUSD member Marj Shannon said, “There are burdens we carry – sometimes willingly, sometimes gracefully, sometimes not so much. We also bear our burdens in different ways, sometimes imbuing them with meaning, sometimes struggling simply to remain upright. We’ll take a look at a few people who, even as they carried their burdens, found inspiration and beauty amidst the toil. Perhaps we’ll learn something.” For more information, go to uussd.org.
Lewes council to meet Nov. 18
Lewes Mayor and Council will hold its regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 18 at city hall
The agenda includes discussion and possible action on the Lewes Junction Bridge and Railroad Association's request to remove the requirement for a safety fence around its display in Stango Park.
The full agenda and meeting link can be found at lewes.civicweb.net.
Lewes environmental group meets Nov. 18
The Lewes Planning Commission’s Environmental Subcommittee will meet at 1 p.m., Monday, Nov. 18 at city hall.
The agenda includes discussion and possible action regarding the allowance of a meadow in lieu of grass.
The full agenda and meeting link can be found at lewes.civicweb.net.
Re-hearing set for 330 Rehoboth Ave.
Rehoboth Beach commissioners have scheduled a public hearing for 9 a.m., Monday, Nov. 18, on the proposed rezoning of a section of 330 Rehoboth Ave. This will be the second time the rezoning request has gone before city commissioners and is court-ordered.
During an appeal hearing in March 2022, after the planning commission voted against the rezoning earlier, commissioners voted against the requested zoning, citing a negative impact on the surrounding residential neighborhood and also being in conflict with Rehoboth Beach’s comprehensive development plan.
The development group, 330 Hospitality Group, appealed the city commissioners’ decision to the courts. In July, a Superior Court judge remanded the denial of a rezoning request back to commissioners for a new hearing because the judge said city commissioners failed to create a proper record.
The meeting will be conducted in the commissioners room of city hall, 229 Rehoboth Ave. A full agenda, meeting materials and a livestream are accessible at cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net. Only in-person attendees may make comments. For more information, contact the city at 302-227-6181 or information@cityofrehoboth.com.
Sussex BoA sets meeting Nov. 18
The Sussex County Board of Adjustment will meet at 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 18, at the County Administration Building in Georgetown. The board will consider a special-use exception from Cellco Partnership (Verizon) to place a cell tower on the west side of Old Landing Road near Betsy Ross Boulevard. To view the full agenda, go to sussexcountyde.gov.
Lewes BOA to meet Nov. 19
The Lewes Board of Adjustment will meet at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19 at city hall.
The agenda includes consideration of variences for properties at 512 Dupont Ave and 147A Beach Plum Place.
The full agenda and meeting link can be found at lewes.civicweb.net.
Lewes BPW to hold special meeting
The Lewes Board of Public Works will hold a special meeting at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19 at city hall.
The board will discuss the process for hiring a new general manager, following Austin Calaman’s resignation.
The agenda also includes the awarding of a bid for the new BPW water tower.
The full agenda and meeting link can be found at lewesbpwde.gov.
Lewes parks panel to meet Nov. 19
The Lewes Parks and Recreation Commission will meet at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the Rollins Center.
The agenda includes presentation, discussion and possible action on Overfalls Foundation accessory use building.
The full agenda and meeting link can be found at lewes.civicweb.net.
Mad Hatters and White Elephants program set Nov. 19
The Rehoboth Beach Public Library will host Mad Hatters and White Elephants, a program about surprising origins of common phrases, at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 226 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach.Delaware Humanities speaker Margaret Opsata will lead an interactive program that will open a picture window on the exciting and unusual world of language. “’Saved by the bell,’ ‘baker’s dozen,’ ‘costs an arm and a leg,’ ‘wild goose chase,”…we all know what these everyday expressions mean, but where did they start and how has their usage evolved? The origins of familiar phrases are sometimes astonishing, often amusing, and always educational,” said Opsata. To register, go to delawarelibraries.libcal.com.
Sussex council meets Nov. 19
Sussex County Council will meet at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the County Administration Building in Georgetown. The group will hold public hearings on a conditional use and comprehensive plan amendment for the indoor storage of watercraft at 30764 Conleys Chapel Road in Lewes. Council will also consider a request from the Cape Henlopen High School Boys’ Basketball Boosters Club for the Beach Bash Tournament. To view the full agenda, go to sussexcountyde.gov.
Sussex P&Z to meet Nov. 20
The Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the County Administration Building in Georgetown. The commission will consider final approval for the Ballenger cluster subdivision along Hollymount Road near Angola. Under old business, commissioners will consider an expansion to the Anchors Run cluster subdivision along Beaver Dam Road west of Lewes for the addition of 91 lots to the previously approved plan. They will also consider Lockhaven, a standard subdivision to divide 81.84 acres into 18 single-family home lots along Round Pole Bridge Road near Milton. The commission will hold a public hearing for Seaside, a cluster subdivision to divide 241.24 acres on the northeast side of Route 1 near the Cave Neck Road intersection into 359 single-family home lots. The commission will also hold a public hearing for Twin Branch Winery in Milton, which is seeking a conditional use to operate a farm winery with tasting room and events venue. To view the full agenda, go to sussexcountyde.gov.
Transgender Day of Remembrance program set Nov. 20
A Transgender Day of Remembrance program and vigil will be held 1 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Salisbury University, Guerrieri Academic Commons Assembly Hall fourth floor, Salisbury, Md.
Speaker Noah Duckett, LCSW, will discuss gender-affirming care and critically examine the effects of anti-trans legislation.
Transgender Day of Remembrance honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.
To register, go to vivenu.com and search Transgender Care and Experience Symposium.
Women’s Club of Milton to host meet-and-greet Nov. 21
The Women’s Club of Milton will hold an informational meeting for prospective members from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Milton Public Library, 121 Union St., Milton. Attendees will learn more about club projects and activities and meet members and officers. The Women's Club of Milton is a member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, one of the world’s oldest and largest women's service organizations dedicated to community improvement through volunteer service. For more information, go to womensclubofmilton.org.
Ocean View CHEER holiday bazaar set Dec. 6
The CHEER Coastal Leisure Center in Ocean View will host a holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6, featuring arts and crafts, jewelry and more. Lunch will be available. The public is invited to shop and find their perfect holiday gifts. There is no admission fee.
Vendor tables are $20 for nonmembers and $10 for CHEER members. To reserve space, call Yolanda at 302-539-2671.
Georgetown office collecting Toys for Tots thru Dec. 12
Tom Sweeney and Conor Williams, local Edward Jones financial advisors, are supporting the annual Toys for Tots program by using their office as a drop−off location for this year’s toy drive.
Through Thursday, Dec. 12, local residents may help make a difference for children in the area by bringing in a new, unwrapped toy to the office, during weekday business hours at 10 W. Pine St., Suite 102, Georgetown.
For more information, call the Edward Jones office at 302-856-3083 and go to toysfortots.org or nassau-de.com.
DAR scholarship applications due Jan. 31
The Col. David Hall Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution announced its online application period is open for students to apply for scholarship opportunities offered by the National Society DAR Scholarship and American Indians committees.
This year, the DAR Scholarship Committee offers 26 national scholarship opportunities for graduating high school students, college undergraduates and graduates. A wide array of scholarships is available for students majoring in American history, American studies, history, historic preservation, chemistry, education, English, horticulture, math, law, business administration, nursing, medicine and physical/occupational therapy.
The American Indians Committee also uses the platform to award two scholarships: the American Indians Scholarship and the Frances Crawford Marvin American Indians Scholarship.
Applications will be accepted through Friday, Jan. 31, at dar.academicworks.com.
For details about scholarships or DAR chapter membership, contact Scholarship Chair Kathy Lindemer at klindemer@gmail.com.
