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In today's newsletter:
- How you can learn about human trafficking at Bethel UMC May 6
- How does Lewes stack up against other East Coast spring getaways?
Also on today's calendar: Hearty in the Cause: and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 76 and low of 52 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 62, low: 56.
- Sunday: Showers; windy, not as warm, with a high of 66 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• May 6 Join us at Bethel UMC for a Talk on Human Trafficking (capegazette.com) — A Lewes congregation is inviting the public to a May 6 talk on human trafficking at Bethel United Methodist Church on West 4th Street. The Delaware Anti-Trafficking Action Council’s executive director will explain how trafficking affects Delaware and how residents can help support prevention and awareness efforts.

• Plan the Perfect Spring Trip to These East Coast Destinations (mainlinetoday.com) — Lewes gets prime billing in this East Coast getaway guide, spotlighting Cape Henlopen State Park, historic sites like the Ryves Holt House, and favorite seafood spots and boutiques downtown. It also suggests local inns, making it handy for hosting visiting friends or planning a close-to-home staycation while comparing Lewes to other regional destinations.

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Other local events
Saturday April 18
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Hearty in the Cause:
Shipcarpenter Street Campus
10:00 am
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After The Beatles
Cinema Art Theater , Behind the WAWA , 17701 Dartmouth Dr , Lewes
6:00 pm
Thursday April 23
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Coffee with Council - Tim Ritzert
Lewes, DE Calendar , 211 Front Street , Lewes
8:00 am
Friday April 24
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Arbor Day Celebration
Lewes, DE Calendar
Lewes, DE 19958
Saturday April 25
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Race For Open Space 5K
Lewes, DE Calendar
Lewes, DE 19958
9:00 am
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🗓 Events Nearby
Friday April 17
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New Exhibits at Rehoboth Art League
Rehoboth Art League , 12 Dodds Ln , Rehoboth Beach
10:00 am
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Fish Tacos & Margaritas Every Friday at The Purple Parrot
Purple Parrot , 134 Rehoboth Avenue , Rehoboth Beach
11:00 am
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Opening Weekend at Big Chill Beach Club
Big Chill Beach Club , 27099 Coastal Hwy , Bethany Beach
11:00 am
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Happy Hour at The Pines Coastal Tavern
The Pines Rehoboth Beach , 56 Baltimore Ave , Rehoboth Beach
4:00 pm
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Board & Bottle Fridays
The Federal , 62A Rehoboth Ave. , Rehoboth Beach
5:00 pm
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Escape Daily to Happy Hour at Bodhi Kitchen
Bodhi Kitchen , 10 N. 1ST STREET , Rehoboth Beach
5:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Two dogs running around Angola Beach Road.
One older beagle and a younger black dog.. This is the third time I’ve seen them roaming. If anyone knows their owner, please contact them. We tried… (Nextdoor Angola Beach and Estates)
- AIR CONDITIONING:
Could you recommend a company to come and inspect—or figure out—why the air conditioning in my house isn't working? Asap (Nextdoor Hetty Fisher)
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Waves Car Wash posted a job opening for Car Wash Team Member in Lewes. Apply here.
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Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(04436) - 132 Broadkill Rd. in Milton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lewes here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rehoboth Beach
- Williamson's hat trick leads IR girls' soccer past Lake Forest, 6-2 (coastalpoint.com)
- Coastal Connections: Rehoboth beach historian brings city's past to life (coasttv.com)
- Four Delaware Police Agencies Earn State Accreditation (delaware.gov)
Dewey Beach
- Four Delaware Police Agencies Earn State Accreditation (wmdt.com)
Milton
- Ocean One plans adds housing units, keeps large retail footprint in Milton (wrde.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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