🌱 How a holiday Turkey Trot just strengthened Bethany Beach’s emergency services

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In today's newsletter:

• How a holiday Turkey Trot just strengthened Bethany Beach’s emergency services

Also on today's calendar: Settle back in w/Xfinity and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Windy with periods of sun, with a high of 68 and low of 59 degrees.
• Thursday: Breezy; a morning shower, temps: high: 67, low: 51.
• Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 68 and low of 56 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Turkey Trot generates $22,500 for the Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company (coastalpoint.com) — Bethany Beach residents can celebrate a $22,500 boost to the Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company, raised through the Annual Bethany-Fenwick Turkey Trot. Organizers also collected food for Neighbors in Need and confirmed that the 2026 Turkey Trot will again start at the Bethany bandstand, alongside news of the 2027 Coastal Delaware Running Festival benefiting Sussex County nonprofits.
   

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📸 Around Bethany Beach

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bethany Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Friday May 15

• Settle back in w/Xfinity →
  8301 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday May 14

• Pick Your Project Workshop →
  Board & Brush Creative Studio - Bethany Beach, 30447 Cedar Neck Rd #2, Ocean View
  11:00 am
• Cooking by the Book
  South Coastal Library Meeting Room A & B (Combined), South Coastal Public Library
  1:00 pm

Friday May 15

• Non-Residential Design Review Committee Meeting →
  Bethany Beach Government Calendar Town Meeting Room - Bethany Beach DE 19930
  10:00 am
• Intro. to Google Photos →
  South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Ave, Bethany Beach
  10:00 am
• Town Council Meeting →
  Bethany Beach Government Calendar Town Meeting Room - Bethany Beach DE 19930
  2:00 pm

Saturday May 16

• Planning & Zoning Meeting →
  Bethany Beach Government Calendar Town Meeting Room - Bethany Beach DE 19930
  9:00 am
• Story Time — Bethany Beach Books →
  Bethany Beach Books, 99 Garfield Pkwy, Bethany Beach
  9:30 am
• Pick Your Project Workshop →
  Board & Brush Creative Studio - Bethany Beach, 30447 Cedar Neck Rd #2, Ocean View
  12:00 pm

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📣 Bethany Beach Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Did They Do It? True Crime Club
  South Coastal Library Meeting Room A & B (Combined), South Coastal Public Library
  2:00 pm
• Karaoke Night at Shaka Shack →
  Shaka Shack, 35308 Atlantic Ave, Millville
  6:30 pm

Thursday May 14

• Cooking by the Book
  South Coastal Library Meeting Room A & B (Combined), South Coastal Public Library
  1:00 pm
• Let's Play Games: for Adults
  Frankford Public Library Community Meeting Room,
  1:00 pm

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

• EOS Hospitality posted a job opening for Accounting Manager in Bethany Beach. Apply here.
• Troon Golf, L.L.C. posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Ocean View. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bethany Beach here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Ocean View

• 11 Must-Try Delaware Eateries Known For Their Unique Charm In 2026 (everafterinthewoods.com)

Fenwick Island

• Delaware Memorial Day 2026 parades & events to salute (sussexcountian.com)

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Ok Bethany 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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