Southern Delaware Tourism (SDT) was selected to host one of two meetings this spring of the Eastern Chapter of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW). The meeting was held at the Hyatt Place Dewey Beach on June 6-9.
In their first in-person meeting since 2019, 17 SATW members, including 12 travel writers, attended the three-day event, which included a full day of professional development featuring a panel of Culinary Coast restaurateurs and marketers discussing why and how Delaware has become such a foodie paradise, as well as whatâs new and upcoming.
The day also featured Stephanie Puglisi, head of content for Roadtrippers and Togo RV, presenting the keynote, as well as talks by Mark Carter, director of Beer & Benevolence for Dogfish Head, and Jim Rapp, owner and guide for Delmarva Birding Weekends.
Lewes Garden Tour to showcase hidden gardens for 30th year
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Eight private gardens to be featured June 19
Hydrangeas will be among the floral varieties in full bloom for the 30th Annual Lewes Garden Tour June 19. NICK ROTH PHOTO May 19, 2021
The Lewes Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau will sponsor its 30th annual Lewes Garden Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 19, spotlighting eight private gardens this year.
Tickets will be available for purchase Friday, May 28, and will include a description of each garden. The gardens are selected by the event committee’s co-chairs with assistance from other committee members. This year’s co-chairs are Janet Lawson and Carolyn Marshall. Susan Crawford will provide program garden descriptions and Terry Yates is volunteer coordinator.
May 12, 2021
Helen Marrama, Lewes Public Library volunteer, participates in the 2020 Loopin’ for the Library virtual bike ride. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Back by popular demand, the Lewes Public Library s annual Loopin’ for the Library bicycling event is going virtual for the month of June.
This self-paced bike ride is a great opportunity to work out, and it benefits a good cause.
Participation is simple. Between Tuesday, June 1 and Wednesday, June 30, participants ride a total of 20 miles. They can ride 20 miles all at once or break it down into smaller rides that total 20 miles. Rides can be completed outdoors or even indoors on a stationary bike. Registration fees benefit the library. A new feature this year is the option to form teams. Family, friends, neighbors or co-workers can join forces to make a team, or people can join an existing team. The team captain who recruits the most members will win a $250 gift certificate donated by Lewes Cycle Sports.
Decision on Fourth of July fireworks expected too
Lewes Mayor and City Council will consider lifting the outdoor mask mandate at its Monday, May 17 meeting. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Nick Roth May 13, 2021
Lewes Mayor and City Council will consider removing the outdoor mask mandate at its meeting Monday, May 17.
Masks have been required in the downtown business district and beach parking lots since July, but Lewes Board of Health Chair Dr. Paul Cowan of Beebe Healthcare said it’s now appropriate to allow people to make their own decisions.
“From a science standpoint, we have always understood from the early days that natural air is the best antiseptic,” he said. “Whether the virus is spread by droplets or aerosolized, natural airflow pushes it away and to the ground quickly.”
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