🌱 West Marine’s Rehoboth Beach store is closing—here’s what it means

Hi Rehoboth Beach! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• West Marine’s Rehoboth Beach store is closing—here’s what it means
• Thinking of escaping Rehoboth crowds? See what Bethany offers instead

Also on today's calendar: Lunar Faire Night Market: Mythical Creatures at Jungle Habitat! and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and very humid, with a high of 87 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 86, low: 76.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 74 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• West Marine to close 32 more stores as restructuring continues (powersportsbusiness.com) — Rehoboth Beach boaters and anglers will lose their local West Marine as the chain closes 32 more stores nationwide during bankruptcy restructuring. The company says remaining locations and its website will keep honoring gift cards, rewards, and warranties, but local customers will now have to travel or shop online for marine supplies.
   

• Skip the Crowds at Rehoboth Beach and Visit This Beach Instead (onlyinyourstate.com) — If you’re used to Rehoboth Beach’s packed boardwalk and lively nightlife, this piece suggests nearby Bethany Beach as a quieter alternative with the same ocean, a boardwalk, and family activities. It explains why Rehoboth draws such heavy crowds and offers practical tips for parking, timing, and getting around Bethany so locals can better plan coastal getaways.
   

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📸 Around Rehoboth Beach

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rehoboth Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 15

• The Cher Show →
  Clear Space Theatre Company, 20 Baltimore Ave, Rehoboth Beach
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 15

• Lunar Faire Night Market: Mythical Creatures at Jungle Habitat! →
  109 Airport Rd, West Milford
  5:00 am
• Tanger Outlets Rehoboth Beach Hosts Back-To-School Block Party, Aug. 15 →
  Tanger Rehoboth Beach - Seaside, 36470 Seaside Outlet Dr, Rehoboth Beach
  11:00 am

Saturday August 22

• Pretty Woman - The Musical →
  Clear Space Theatre Company, 20 Baltimore Ave, Rehoboth Beach
  7:30 pm

Wednesday September 2

• Ian Hawkins →
  Clear Space Theatre Company, 20 Baltimore Ave, Rehoboth Beach
  7:30 pm

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📣 Rehoboth Beach Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Coffee with Council - Trina Brown-Hicks →
  Lewes, DE Calendar, 211 Front Street, Lewes
  8:00 am
• Ordinance Review Ad-Hoc Committee →
  Lewes, DE Calendar, 114 E. Third Street, Lewes
  11:00 am
• Historic Preservation Architectural Review Commission →
  Lewes, DE Calendar, 101 Adams Ave., Lewes
  6:00 pm

Friday August 7

• Rocking The Docks Presents - The 502s →
  43 Cape Henlopen Dr, Lewes
  6:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• Ben McNulty →
  The Rusty Cup, 699 Bethany Loop #1, Bethany Beach
  5:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• Summer Concert Series - Big Hat No Cattle →
  Lewes, DE Calendar, 101 Adams Ave., Lewes
  7:00 pm

Thursday August 13

• Coffee With Council - Khalil Saliba →
  Lewes, DE Calendar, 211 Front Street, Lewes
  8:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dining Highlights Since Last Post
  It has been a great stretch of meals around our area and beyond, and I wanted to share the experiences for anyone looking to explore local spots. •… (Nextdoor Rehoboth Crossing)
• Looking to find a new primary care doctor in the Rehoboth Beach/Lewes area.
  Obviously the practice needs to be accepting new patients... I'd like to stay in the Beebe system because my other doctors are already there. Please… (Nextdoor East Side Dr RBYCC)

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Rehoboth Beach. Apply here.
• Cracker Barrel posted a job opening for Cook in Rehoboth Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rehoboth Beach here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Dewey Beach

• The Frozen Farmer to open new Dewey Beach location (milfordlive.com)
• Updated 3BR End-Unit Condo 20830 Spring Lake Dr #413 (capegazette.com)
• These Delaware old-school dive bars to check out this summer, fall (delawareonline.com)

Lewes

• Welcome to 17327 Venables Dr - Luxury Living in One of Lewes' Premier Communities (capegazette.com)
• Lewes council to release redacted report on HPARC video removal (coasttv.com)

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Ok Rehoboth Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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