🌱 Want to hear pirate tales by a Fenwick beach bonfire?

Good morning Fenwick Island! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Want to hear pirate tales by a Fenwick beach bonfire?
• How Fenwick neighbors can prep for storms and help others.
• How past hurricanes reshaped Ocean City’s beaches up to Fenwick Island

Also on today's calendar: Town Council Executive Session & Regular Meeting.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 68 degrees.
• Sunday: Some sun, then clouds; humid, temps: high: 78, low: 70.
• Monday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 72 and low of 69 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Bonfire and history to combine at Fenwick Island State Park (coastalpoint.com) — Fenwick Island residents can gather around a free history campfire at Fenwick Island State Park on Friday, Sept. 25, to hear stories from pirate days through World War II. A state parks interpreter will share local tales, answer questions by the bonfire, and guide participants from the bathhouse to the beach, where chairs, blankets, and warm clothing are recommended.
   

2. St. Matthews hosting storm-prep seminar (coastalpoint.com) — St. Matthews By-The-Sea United Methodist Church in Fenwick Island is inviting locals to a free storm-preparedness seminar on Sept. 29, featuring the town’s police chief and a disaster recovery coordinator. The church is also collecting ‘Flood Bucket’ cleaning kits and donations through October, giving residents a concrete way to prepare their own homes and help storm-hit communities elsewhere.
   

3. Lower Shore's big 3 hurricanes led to major destruction, beach erosion (delmarvanow.com) — Fenwick Island’s beachfront is part of a major hurricane-protection project that widened the shore from Ocean City Inlet up to Delaware, after storms like Gloria caused severe erosion and flooding. This look back at three historic hurricanes explains how they reshaped Ocean City, Crisfield, and the wider Lower Shore, and why experts say 2026’s unusually quiet season still warrants attention.
   

4. Warriors have week of appreciation, making memories (coastalpoint.com) — Wounded veterans and their families enjoyed a week of beachside appreciation that included a parade rolling through Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island, where locals turned out to cheer them on. Between shared meals, shows, and boating trips, families formed new friendships while organizers emphasized gratitude, community support, and honoring post‑9/11 service without political overtones.
   

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📸 Around Fenwick Island

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fenwick Island

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 24

• Planning Commission Meeting →
  Fenwick Island

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Other local events

Friday September 25

• Town Council Executive Session & Regular Meeting →
  Fenwick Island DE

Friday October 2

• Beach Committee Meeting →
  Fenwick Island DE

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday September 19

• Planning & Zoning Meeting →
  Town Meeting Room - Bethany Beach DE 19930
  9:00 am
• Vine & Brine Boat Cruise – Sep 19th
  Cape Water Tours
  3:00 pm
• Sussex Eagles #4528 in Ocean View →
  Ocean View DE
  6:00 pm
• Bethany Beach Bandstand →
  Bethany Beach Bandstand, Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach
  6:30 pm

Monday September 21

• Story Time with Ms. Mary Beth →
  Bethany Beach Books, 99 Garfield Pkwy, Bethany Beach
  10:00 am

Tuesday September 22

• Mysteries of the Marsh – Sept. 22
  James Farm Ecological Preserve, 30048 Cedar Neck Rd., Ocean View
  10:30 am
• Donations Intake
  South Coastal Public Library Lobby,
  2:00 pm

Wednesday September 23

• New Zealand Pen Pal Program--Every Day!
  South Coastal Public Library

Thursday September 24

• Decked Out 2026
  Big Chill Beach Club

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Wawa posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Bethany Beach. Apply here.
• High's posted a job opening for Customer Service Representatives/Cashiers in Selbyville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fenwick Island here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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