Rehoboth Beach Local News

Traffic Alerts and Info: Memorial Day through Labor Day avoid travel on mid mornings or early afternoons on Saturdays as this is "Moving In Day" for weekly renters, and traffic is usually very heavy.  If you must travel on Saturday, be in the downtown parking areas by 9:00am.  Avoid leaving Rehoboth Beach late Sunday afternoons, as well as early Monday mornings.  On rainy days, Route 1 is very congested due to outlet shoppers.  Be sure to exercise caution and patience during your travels on Route 1 as there are many last minute lane changes and turns made. For a live traffic update:  Listen to 1380AM on your radio or go to http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/#advisories . Live beach traffic cameras:click here.

It's a Law!!! No texting or talking on cell phone unless a Blue-tooth device is used. Must have "hands free".C

Raffle Supports Downtown Restaurants and the Rehoboth Beach Museum

Rehoboth Beach, DE - The Board of Directors of the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society is pleased to announce a unique promotion to support downtown restaurants, while backing the Rehoboth Beach Museum.
Called “Dine-a-Rama,” the raffle is supported by Society board members who purchased gift cards to 17 downtown restaurants with a total value of $3,000 to be raffled off to a lucky winner. The restaurants chosen have been generous supporters of the Museum’s Beach Ball gala for a number of years.
Tickets can be purchased all summer, and the winner will be chosen on September 6 at 5:30 p.m. Ticket purchasers do not need to be present to win. Raffle tickets are $5 each or 5 tickets for $20 and can be purchased in person at the Rehoboth Beach Museum at 511 Rehoboth Avenue Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Restaurant gift cards are from: Arena's, Back Porch Café, Big Fish Restaurant Group, Confucius Chinese Cuisine, Crystal Restaurant, The Cultured Peal Restaurant & Sushi Bar, Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats, Fins Hospitality Group, Frank & Louie's Italian Specialties, Henlopen City Oyster House, Hickman's Meat Market, Lori's Oy Vey! Café, Mariachi Restaurant, Nicola Pizza, The Pines, SoDel Concepts, and The Starboard.
Rehoboth Beach Historical Society Board President David Mann says: “Since the onset of the pandemic, our times have changed. The Rehoboth Beach Museum has enjoyed the support of local restaurants who have donated gift cards for our annual Beach Ball for more than a decade. Now is our chance to thank those same local restaurants by promoting them, while also supporting the Museum.”
Visit the Museum at 511 Rehoboth Avenue to purchase tickets. Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 302-227-7310 for more information.

Revelation, Hudson Fields continue Thankful Thursdays-Summer 2021
Revelation Craft Brewing Company and Hudson Fields have collaborated for a new community-focused event called Thankful Thursdays, which will support more than 20 nonprofits this summer season.

Many nonprofit organizations canceled fundraising events last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thankful Thursdays aims to provide support for these organizations, while also providing a family-fun atmosphere filled with good food, great brews and local music.

“We want to help give back and provide this wonderful outdoor space for nonprofits to have the opportunity to raise money for their organizations,” said Kyle Shaffer, marketing and sales manager, Revelation Craft Brewing. “Our goal is to help these organizations and raise money in an outdoor space where people and their families can come together and have fun and feel safe.”

Christian and Julie Hudson and Revelation have partnered for the last two years on Fridays and Saturdays by having a beer garden at the hangar at Hudson Fields. Proceeds and beer sales benefited Beebe Medical Foundation, which recently received a check for more than $4,000.

The recent fundraising event for injured Cape Henlopen High School student Gavin Birl raised more than $130,000 to help with his medical bills.

“This is what Revelation is all about – we’re a family- and community-oriented organization. Beer is our passion, but without this community, it wouldn’t be possible. We’re so happy to continue this partnership at Hudson Fields,” said Patrick Staggs, founder and brewmaster of Revelation.

To learn more about participating in Thankful Thursdays or to help give back to the community, contact Kyle Shaffer at 302-233-2076 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

June 10, Parkinson’s Education and Support Group; June 17, MERR Institute; June 24, Cape Community Fund; July 1, Food Bank of Delaware; July 8, Zoe Ministries; July 15, Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Club, Empty Bowls; July 22, Camp Arrowhead; July 29, Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition; Aug. 5, CAMP Rehoboth; Aug. 12, Nemours Children’s Health System; Aug.19, Oak Orchard- Riverdale Boys & Girls Club; Aug. 26, Sussex Family YMCA; Sept. 2, Harry K Foundation; Sept. 9, Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware; Sept. 16, Delaware Hospice; Sept. 23, Children and Families First; Sept. 30, Meals on Wheels Lewes-Rehoboth; Oct. 7, Kent-Sussex Industries; Oct. 14, Sussex County Habitat for Humanity.

5th Annual You Matter We Care 2021 Conference (Web Series)

The 5th Annual YOU MATTER WE CARE summit will be viz Zoom. This web series will bring a panel of boys & Men of color and experts together to explore and process life. Hosted by Dr. Brittany Hazzard, Ed.D., LMSW, owner of LifeCHAMPS LLC and chairperson of IMPACT Delaware Inc. The Co-Host will be Dr. Julius, Ed.D, LPCMH, Co-CEO of IMPACT Delaware Inc. The topics will include Family, Church, Community, Education, Mental Health, Law Enforcement, Athletics and Entrepreneurship. Our goal is to provide a healing and safe space that will cultivate growth. We will EDUCATE, ENCOURAGE, AND EMPOWER!

Dr. Brittany Hazzard began the You Matter We Care movement 5 years ago. She held the first conference 5 years ago. The goal was and still is to highlight and build on the strengths of black and brown people. Her mission is to support people in reaching their fullest potential. She believes that in order for that to happen one has to have efficient, consistent, and genuine support. The You Matter We Care conference focuses on males of color because so much or our world focuses on their struggles, and we will shine light on their strengths. Intentional empowerment and strength based approaches along with providing support and resources counter the negativity that often drains and oppresses our black boys, we need them to thrive in the fact that they can and will reach their fullest potential.

Dr. Hazzard have mentored and coached black males for over 10 years. She wanted to create the conference to expand the support to reach more as well as those who love and support our black males as well.

Panelists for 6-12-21 include: Cliffvon Howell (Caesar Rodney School District Equity Coordinator), Andre’ Allen (Chesapeake Public Schools District School Social Worker & Man Up Alumni) – current man up mentee (black male middle school student).

This event is open to males of color and those who support them…teachers, family, community, mental and behavioral health professionals, church leaders/members, and all of males of color in your life!

To register: https://ymwc2021.eventbrite.com/. Webinar Series Dates include June 12th, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; June 26th, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; July 10th, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; and July 24th, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

A huge thank you to our sponsors LifeCHAMPS LLC and IMPACT Delaware Inc

Rehoboth Beach Public Library updates summer service

The Rehoboth Beach Public Library will be expanding hours and services June 1, 2021. The library building will be open for browsing and computer use Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. No appointments are required for browsing and Computers are based on a first come, first served basis. During this period seating will be reintroduced at safe intervals. Curbside and Delivery service will be available all summer. Items may be returned inside the library or in the outside bookdrop.

Classes and Events are scheduled for all ages throughout the summer. Programs will be weather dependent outdoors, in-person, online, and hybrid in-person virtual. Masks will be required for all indoor events in the upstairs meeting room. Please visit the library’s website or social media for the most current information on events.

Rehoboth Beach Museum is open.
Rehoboth Beach, De – The Rehoboth Beach Museum will re-open to the public on May 15, 2021. The museum will operate during new hours of Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visitors are asked to comply with local and state regulations about wearing face masks. Free parking is available with timed parking passes. Members of the public are encouraged to check out planned on-line programs at www.rehobothbeachmusuem.org.  Beginning May 29, the museum’s new exhibit, “Congregations of Rehoboth Beach,” will open to the public.

LaBlast Dance Fitness at Cape Henlopen Senior Center
The Cape Henlopen Senior Center is offering a brand-new fitness program sure to please.
LaBlast Dance Fitness is a partner-free fitness workout created by world-renowned dancer and fitness expert Louis Van Amstel, who has been seen on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars.”
The class is accessible for all levels, from the absolute beginner to the experienced dancer. LaBlast takes students through a diverse mix of famous ballroom dances set to favorite music from pop and rock to hip-hop and country. Participants experience the full array of dance styles from jive to foxtrot and Viennese waltz to Lindy hop.
Whether one wants to tone the body, maintain a healthy lifestyle, learn to dance or just have a great time, LaBlast offers something for everyone.
The class will be held weekly from 9 to 9:45 a.m., beginning Wednesday, March 24.
The cost is $5 per session, and attendance is limited to 16 people. To reserve a spot, call 302-227-2055. Once the center is permitted to return to a five-day week, this class will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesdays.
Instructor Joshua Beaver, originally from Thompson town, Pa., began his early dance training at Movement Laboratory with Judy Williams Henry. He attended summer intensives at American Ballet Theater.
He attended the Boston Conservatory and earned a bachelor’s degree in dance in 2011. After graduating, he joined ballet company Teatrul de Balet Sibiu in Romania, where he spent three seasons rising to first soloist and choreographer. During this time, he toured and performed various classical and contemporary works, and toured throughout Europe performing in theaters in Germany, Austria, Hungary and Sicily. Shortly after returning home, Beaver joined Dayton Ballet in Ohio where he spent two seasons as a featured soloist.
Before the pandemic hit, Beaver was touring nationally with the Broadway musical “An American in Paris.” He currently resides in Lewes and is involved in the fitness industry.

For more information about the Senior Center, stop in and visit us at 11 Christian Street Rehoboth Beach, DE or website www.capehenlopenseniorcenter.org .

CHILDREN'S THEATRE SET FOR 2021 RETURN, SEEKS ACTORS AND CAMP INSTRUCTORS
As promised, the Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre will return to action in 2021. All live programs last year were cancelled, but RSCT will be active this summer with theatre and film camps, as well as a touring production of Hansel and Gretel. As a result, the theatre is now accepting resumes of actors and teaching artists for the summer staff.

Experienced instructors and aides are needed for five weeks of camp in Rehoboth Beach, July 19 through August 20. The camps are for ages 8-14. They run from 9:00 AM to 3 PM. Hansel and Gretel will travel to libraries and community centers throughout Sussex and Kent Counties during the same five weeks. The show is performed in the familiar two-actor format that has delighted audiences for the past forty years. Actors (age 18+) must be skilled in multiple characterizations and physical comedy. All camp and acting positions are paid. Auditions and interviews will be scheduled by appointment and conducted initially on Zoom. Resumes (and head shots for the actors) should be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., attn: Steve. More information is available at www.rehobothchildrenstheatre.org.

Rehoboth Beach Museum Releases Video of Vintage Images and Spoken Poems to Thank Supporters
Rehoboth Beach, DE – The Rehoboth Beach Museum has released a video of spoken poems about Rehoboth Beach from a c. 1940 book by Sadie Moore Cooke. The poems are read by Michael Sprouse, and images of vintage postcards from the museum's collection and private collections are shown throughout. Sprouse is the live on-air host of the television/radio program Coastal A&E which is broadcast every Saturday morning between 11 and 12 on TV Delmarva and between 12 and 1 PM on Delaware 105.9 FM. Mr. Sprouse also created the video. The video can be viewed on the museum’s website at www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.
The video is presented by the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society as a way to say thank you to the community and to those who supported the society throughout 2020.
The Rehoboth Beach Historical Society wishes to thank Michael Sprouse, Delaware Humanities, The National Endowment for the Humanities, and volunteers David MacDonald and Roland Forster for making this video possible. It is dedicated to the memories of Carol and Lee Jones, ardent supporters of the arts and humanities in Delaware.
The link to the video on YouTube is here:  https://youtu.be/SHnyuVmLryE   

Otherwise, folks can view the video by going to: https://rehobothbeachmuseum.org/index.php/video2

Museum Offers Recorded Programs for Public Viewing
Rehoboth Beach, DE - Members and friends of the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society have been treated to a fun and informative series of video programs over the past four months on topics ranging from the history of Funland to the passage of the 19th Amendment. Titled “Conversations on History,” these programs, hosted by Program Manager Marge LaFond, have been posted on the museum’s YouTube channel. The recorded videos can now also be accessed on the Society’s web page at rehobothbeachmuseum.org. under the “Video/Audio” tab at the top of the home page. Other topics include Religious Congregations of Rehoboth, Rehoboth Beach during the Railroad era, Ferries, Trains and Automobiles: Getting to Rehoboth Beach before the Bay Bridge, and 30 Years of CAMP Rehoboth: A Photographic Retrospective. Each program lasts about 50 minutes and can be watched at any time of any day. While there is no charge to view the programs the Society appreciates donations, which help us continue these programs.
Donations can be made and memberships purchased on the website as well. This, and other programs, are made possible by a grant from the Delaware Humanities Forum and the National Endowment for the Arts. Members of the public may call (302) 227-7310 with questions about programs or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Delaware's State Museums Reopening With Self-Guided Tours
“We are very excited and proud to welcome the public back to Delaware’s historical sites in a safe and deliberate manner,” said Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs Director Tim Slavin. “Our team has worked hard to design an experience for visitors that connects them to the people, places and artifacts of our shared past, while respecting the demands of the present.”

Delaware’s state museums include the John Dickinson Plantation, the Old State House and the Johnson Victrola Museum in Dover, the Zwaanendael Museum in Lewes, and the New Castle Court House Museum.

Tours will take place at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Sundays (except for the Johnson Victrola Museum.) To make a tour reservation, patrons must call the museum they wish to visit. Contact information is available here.

Self-guided tours will be 30 minutes in length and will include reference materials that can be accessed via smartphone or in single-use printed form. Due to space constraints, some museum areas will remain closed for the time being. Tour groups will be limited to four or six visitors, depending on the museum, and cloth face coverings must be worn at all times by staff, volunteers and patrons. All public museum areas will be cleaned between tour groups according to guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

https://history.delaware.gov/museums/

DART Resumes Full Bus Service Levels, Front Door Boardings and Fare Collection on Monday, June 1

DART will resume full-service levels starting Monday, June 1, with the exception of the seasonal Beach Bus services in the resort areas. Front door boardings and fare collection will also be reinstated. https://www.dartfirststate.com/

Streaming Films
Rehoboth Beach Film Society is inviting moviegoers to enjoy its Cinema Art Theater from the comfort of their own homes with its Virtual Theatre. Available at www.rehobothfilm.com,  users may choose from a variety of features to screen on their devices. Cost is $8 to $12.

The Rehoboth Beach Film Society receives a portion of each registration

The 25 coolest towns in America: 2019   Our own Rehoboth Beach made the list.
Each of these 25 towns, all with populations under 100,000, offers something special and has come into its own as a destination of late. Whether you’re looking for untamed wilderness or sandy beaches, deep history or provocative art, craft cocktails or cheap beer, these are the 25 coolest small towns in the US to visit next year. Read about it here:

https://matadornetwork.com/read/25-coolest-towns-america-2019/?fbclid=IwAR05Kf2lKZXObOZuZVbsngwWr9hWfkmXkcafRzZjpTQSNJ2zFoC7FmJev1k

Kids Catch-all Fishing Tournament has been recognized as one of the best kids fishing tournaments in the United States
FishingBooker, the US’s largest platform for booking fishing trips, has made a list of the best kids fishing tournaments in the entire country. Kids Catch-all Fishing Tournament has been recognized as one of the best ones!

Nothing is as rewarding as seeing your kid pull up their first fish. The joy you share at that moment, the pride you and your kid both feel, is what often sparks a lifelong love of angling. Still, your youngster can only learn so much from you (no matter how good of an angler you are). This is where the kids' fishing tournaments come in. These events are an ideal opportunity for your children to have fun and develop their skills, as well as make new friends. https://fishingbooker.com/blog/kids-fishing-tournaments-in-the-us/

Good news! Two DART Beach Bus Routes - Routes 201 and 204 - now run year-round. They will operate every 30 minutes, Monday through Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Route 201 provides service from the Lewes Park & Ride lot, along DE Route 1 corridor to Tanger Outlets, Rehoboth Park & Ride and Rehoboth Boardwalk. Route 204 operates between the Lewes Park & Ride and Downtown Lewes, including the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal. Free parking will now be offered at both the Lewes and Rehoboth Park & Rides. In addition, the following Sussex County services (Routes 206, 212 and 215) provide Saturday service year round.

Read more here for information about fares and how to connect with the services:  https://www.dartfirststate.com/dtc.ejs?command=PublicDTCPressReleaseDisplay&id=7309

Rehoboth Beach Museum's Call for Volunteers
Members of the public who are looking for volunteer opportunities are encouraged to contact the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society. Volunteer opportunities include greeting visitors, working with the archives, and completing research on objects in the permanent collection. The museum offers a relaxed working atmosphere and is handicap accessible. Volunteers can work for a few hours a month or a regular weekly schedule. Those interested are encouraged to call (302) 227-7310 and ask for the museum director, Nancy Alexander.

WE’RE WINNERS AGAIN!
 The City of Rehoboth Beach has received two new awards and recognitions – “Top 10 Family Beaches” from Family Vacation Critic and  “11 Mid-Atlantic Small Towns that Will Charm Your Socks Off” from www.WhereTraveler.com.

U.S. Lighthouse Society's Passport Stamps for Fourteen Foot Bank Lighthouse and the Lewes Life-Saving Station are Available at The Lewes Historical Society
The Lewes Historical Society is excited to now offer passports and stamps for the U.S. Lighthouse Society’s Passport Program.  Lighthouse Passports are available at The Lewes Historical Society’s Zwaanendael Club Museum Store for $15.00.  The Lewes Historical Society stamp locations for Fourteen Foot Bank Lighthouse and the Lewes Life-Saving Station include the Cannonball House Maritime Museum at 118 Front Street, Ryves Holt House at 218 Second Street, and the Zwannendael Club Museum Store at 302 Savannah Road, all located in Lewes, Delaware. For more information about the U.S. Lighthouse Society, visit www.uslhs.org.  To learn more about The Lewes Historical Society, visit www.HistoricLewes.org.

Rehoboth Beach Ranked #2 in "Happiest Seaside Towns in America"
Coastal Living magazine ranks Rehoboth Beach second in it's contest. Many who live, work and visit here agree! By the way, #1 was Stuart, Florida.

Lewes Historical Society Joins Delaware Library Catalog, Receives Grant to Update Website
The Lewes Historical Society is adding its library collections to the Delaware Library Catalog thanks to the efforts of Society collections volunteer Barbara Nonnemaker who is entering close to 4,000 records from the Society's in-house database.  The Society expects to add select records from its archives to the Delaware Heritage Collection as well. The Lewes Historical Society's library and archives are available to use free of charge and by appointment.  Access to parts of the collection are available at www.historiclewes.org.  The Delaware Library Catalog is searchable at lib.de.us  to explore our library collection as well as libraries across Delaware. If you are interested in donating historical materials to the collection or scheduling a research visit, please contact the Society at 302-645-7670 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Additionally, the Society has recently been awarded a grant from the Jessie Ball duPont Fund of Jacksonille, Florida to improve access to all its collections via its own website.

The City of Rehoboth Beach smoking ban is in effect.
The smoking ban includes the beach (except for up to 20 areas on the beach designated as smoking permitted areas which will be clearly marked), the Boardwalk, the Bandstand Plaza, City parks, and the street ends adjoining the Boardwalk. Signage is in place to delineate the designated smoking areas. The approved ordinance can be read by clicking here.

Rehoboth Beach beach video
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