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Lewes, Delaware Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Lewes? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Need summer childcare in Lewes? See what YMCA Camp Lewes offers.
- Planning a Lewes–Cape May trip? See 2026 ferry costs and schedules.
- How Village Volunteers is helping Lewes seniors stay independent at home
Also on today's calendar: JD Shuckers and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A passing shower or two, with a high of 65 and low of 48 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 70, low: 52.
- Friday: Clouds and breaks of sun, with a high of 63 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• YMCA of Delaware announces new summer day camp (wmdt.com) — Lewes families looking for summer childcare now have a new option: YMCA Camp Lewes at Lewes Elementary, running weekdays June 21–August 14 with full- and half-day schedules. The camp targets Sussex County’s childcare shortage, offers age-appropriate activities, and provides financial assistance through the YMCA’s Open Doors Program to help more local kids participate. 
• What's new with the Cape May-Lewes Ferry for 2026? Rates & schedule (delawareonline.com) — If you’re planning trips between Lewes and Cape May this year, the Cape May–Lewes Ferry has published its 2026 schedules, fares, and travel rules, including higher summer vehicle rates and discounts for frequent riders. The article explains how often the ferry runs, what it costs with or without a car or bike, and what to expect at the Lewes terminal, plus plans for a cleaner hybrid vessel in 2029.
• The Ties That Bind Us: Village Volunteers strengthens community connections for older adults (coasttv.com) — Older adults in Lewes, Rehoboth Beach and Milton are getting vital help staying independent at home through Village Volunteers, which coordinates rides, check-ins and companionship. With hundreds of volunteers and thousands of service hours, the program is building strong, intergenerational relationships that ease isolation and keep neighbors more connected across Sussex County.
📸 Around Lewes
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Upcoming Events in
Lewes
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★ Featured events ★
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Discover Lewes Lodge – Open House
The Lodge at Historic Lewes, 1008 Kings Hwy, Lewes
11:00 am
Thursday April 23
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Other local events
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Coffee with Council - Tim Ritzert
Lewes, DE Calendar , 211 Front Street , Lewes
8:00 am -
JD Shuckers
J D Shuckers , 20750 John J. Williams Hwy #11 , Lewes
5:00 pm -
Arbor Day Celebration
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Race For Open Space 5K
Lewes, DE Calendar Lewes, DE 19958
9:00 am -
City of Lewes Collection Events
Lewes, DE Calendar , Schley Avenue , Lewes
10:00 am -
WOODFORD "FOOD FIGHT" THROWDOWN BENEFITING SODEL CARES AT FISH ON — SODEL CONCEPTS
Fish On , 17300 N Village Main Blvd , Lewes
5:00 pm -
Play That Funky (Music) Bingo at Nicola Pizza Lewes DE
Nicola Pizza , 17323 Ocean One Plz , Lewes
2:00 pm
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
Sunday April 26
📣 Lewes Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Crab Cakes & Crushes Every Wednesday at Purple Parrot
Purple Parrot , 134 Rehoboth Avenue , Rehoboth Beach
11:00 am -
25% Off Every Wednesday at The Pines Coastal Tavern
The Pines Coastal Tavern , 56 Baltimore Ave , Rehoboth Beach
4:00 pm -
Happy Hour at The Pines Coastal Tavern
The Pines Coastal Tavern , 56 Baltimore Ave , Rehoboth Beach
4:00 pm -
Lobster Night Every Wednesday at Drift Seafood & Raw Bar
Drift Seafood & Raw Bar , 42 Baltimore Avenue , Rehoboth Beach
5:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello we are looking for a reasonable quote on mowing our lawn and the grass must be picked up instead of left on the lawn.
We are elderly and I am disabled now and not able to help my wife with the yard. We had a riding lawnmower but hired someone to Nextdoor to fix it… (Nextdoor Love Creek Woods) - Looking for someone to weed/mulch these areas in my yard.
Please contact me with estimated cost. Thank you! (Nextdoor Covey Creek)
- Redner's Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Scan Coordinator in Lewes. Apply here.
- Weis Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Meat Manager in Lewes. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lewes here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rehoboth Beach
- Doodles in Dewey is back April 24-26 (coastalpoint.com)
- DART bus stop closure at Rehoboth Beach bandstand due to bollard installation on boardwalk (coasttv.com)
- CIB to begin submerged gravel wetland project (coastalpoint.com)
Dewey Beach
- Just a season away from summer at the Delaware beaches (delawareonline.com)
- This Is the Cuisine That Defines Delaware (delawaretoday.com)
Milton
- New lane closure hours start May 1 for Milton overpass (coasttv.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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