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Georgetown, Delaware Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Georgetown! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- What 9/11 survivors shared at Georgetownās CHEER Center Patriotās Day
- How Georgetown neighbors marked Constitution Day in the Circle this year
- How ChristianaCareās proposed Georgetown hospital could change your local care
Also on today's calendar: Household Hazardous Waste Collection- Southern Recycling Center (Jones Crossroads Landfill) and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.
- Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 77, low: 65.
- Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Patriot's Day at the CHEER Center in Georgetown Honors 9/11 (wmdt.com) ā Georgetownās CHEER Center recently hosted a Patriotās Day gathering where 9/11 survivors and family members shared powerful personal stories to help younger generations remember the attacks. The event focused on healing, honoring sacrifice, and bringing the Georgetown community together around shared history and resilience. 
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2. Constitution day celebrated in Georgetown (coasttv.com) ā Constitution Day brought neighbors together in Georgetown Circle on Sept. 17, with bell-ringing, a Bill of Rights reading, and local youth and veterans groups taking part. Organized by the Nathaniel Mitchell Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the ceremony highlighted free speech, civic education, and awareness of constitutional rights for Georgetown residents. Ā Ā Ā
3. ChristianaCare's proposed Georgetown health campus faces local, state reviews (coasttv.com) ā A $65.1 million ChristianaCare health campus is proposed for DuPont Boulevard in Georgetown, with primary, specialty, behavioral health, and a small neighborhood hospital. Local planners have granted preliminary approval, while state regulators and competing hospital systems scrutinize the project ahead of a Sept. 24 public hearing that could shape future care access for Georgetown residents. Ā Ā Ā
4. Sussex Tech New Anatomage Table (wmdt.com) ā Students at Sussex Tech in Georgetown are getting hands-on anatomy lessons with a new Anatomage table that lets them explore realistic 3D human and animal cadavers. Health science teachers and students say the technology offers deeper, layer-by-layer views of body systems and gives local teens a head start on careers in healthcare and veterinary fields. Ā Ā Ā
5. Hunters respond to new regulations as chronic wasting disease cases rise (coasttv.com) ā Hunters and state wildlife officials met in Georgetown to hash out new deer hunting rules after a third chronic wasting disease case was confirmed west of Millsboro. The discussion focused on new no-baiting zones and requests that hunters leave deer heads in designated freezers so DNREC can monitor and slow the diseaseās spread in Sussex County. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Georgetown
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Upcoming Events in
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Domenic Marte: Festival Hispano ā
Annual LATIN Festival, 400-498 N Race St, Georgetown
12:00 pm
Sunday September 20
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Other local events
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection- Southern Recycling Center (Jones Crossroads Landfill) ā
Jones Crossroads Landfill, 28560 Landfill Lane, Georgetown
10:00 am -
Household Hazardous Waste Collection- Sussex ā
Jones Crossroads Landfill, 28560 Landfill Lane, Georgetown
10:00 am -
Advanced Chair Yoga
Georgetown Public Library Story Time Room,
11:00 am -
Homeschool Investment Club
Georgetown Public Library Teen area,
1:00 pm -
Teen Zone Movie Day
Georgetown Public Library Teen area,
2:30 pm -
Caregiving: Caring for Family
Georgetown Public Library Meeting Room B,
11:00 am -
District 3 Monthly Meeting ā
Georgetown Public Library, 123 W Pine Street, Georgetown
5:45 pm -
Chair Yoga - Salvation Army
Georgetown Public Library Story Time Room,
10:00 am -
Open Art for Adults
Georgetown Public Library Meeting Room B,
1:30 pm -
LEGO Meet and Build
Georgetown Public Library Story Time Room,
4:00 pm
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
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š Events Nearby
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Bulb Lasagna Workshop at Bella Terra ā
Bella Terra Landscapes & Garden Center, 13482 Road 240, Ellendale
Saturday September 19
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Associate Restaurant Manager in Georgetown. Apply here.
- KFC posted a job opening for KFC Shift Manager in Georgetown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Georgetown here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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