Wings of Hope Butterfly Sales Are Open
Cancer Support Community Delaware announces that butterfly sales are now open for their 14th annual Wings of Hope: A Butterfly Release. This celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 22, at Milton Memorial Park, Milton, Delaware, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The event is highlighted by the release of butterflies in recognition of family, friends, and neighbors throughout Delaware whose lives have been impacted by cancer. The ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m.
Butterflies are available to purchase now—visit cancersupportdelaware.org and click on 2024 Wings of Hope. Information on becoming a sponsor or vendor for the event is also available at the site. ▼
Illuminate Lewes Festival Returns May 5
Illuminate Lewes will be held at the University of Delaware’s Virden Retreat Center on Sunday, May 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This marks the festival’s sixth year in Lewes.
Founded by Judy Bazis, Illuminate Festivals are a series of one-day events along the East Coast that feature local businesses that support the mind, body, spirit, and arts. Illuminate Lewes offers free admission, free workshops, aura photography, sound healing, Reiki, bodywork, handmade jewelry and gift items, spa products, and more.
“We are absolutely thrilled to be back in Lewes,” says Bazis. “We are honored to ‘hold space’ for local healing practitioners as they share their gifts and abilities with attendees. It’s a great place to try mini-sessions of alternative healing modalities. It’s all about finding what feels right for the individual in a positive and peaceful environment.”
On Sunday, October 20, Illuminate Festivals will return to the area with Illuminate Rehoboth Beach.
For details visit: illuminatefestivals.com. For more information: connect@illuminatefestivals.com. ▼
The British Are Coming—Again!
But this time, they’re driving. And, they are headed for the 2024 Lewes British Motorcar Show, scheduled for Saturday, May 4, from 11:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. (Rain date: May 5.) Co-sponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce and the British Car Club of Delaware, the show will be held at the Lewes Ferry Terminal.
There will be 11 classes of cars, with judges selecting winners in each class, as well as a Best in Show award. The show will conclude at 3:00 p.m. with a Winners’ Circle Parade that departs the ferry terminal and proceeds across the drawbridge and down Second Street. More information: leweschamber.com. ▼
Coming Soon
National Honor Our LGBTQ+ Elders Day
May 16 serves as a reminder to do what could well be done every other day, too: recognize and pay tribute to earlier generations of LGBTQ+ individuals. It’s a day to honor those whose activism and courage laid the groundwork for today’s communities.
Our elders’ efforts required persistence, passion, and authenticity; they also often exacted a cost. Those costs can be even steeper as they age, and face the loss of chosen families or supportive networks, the prospect of residing in unwelcoming assisted living or other communal living spaces, and the invisibility—in a youth-oriented culture—of those who are no longer young.
On May 16: engage an elder. Listen and learn. Share a story of an impactful elder at: lgbteldersday.com/share-your-story. Help—if help is needed—where you can. And commit to doing the same on May 17 and every day that follows. ▼
Naloxone Access Training (Free)
To be held at the Lewes Public Library on Saturday, May 11, from 12:00-2:00 p.m. in the Delaware Room, this training is offered by Delaware’s Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health. The training is open to all members of the community.
Naloxone, known commonly by the brand-name Narcan, is a medication that is effective in reversing the effects of an opioid overdose. Participants will learn how to recognize and appropriately respond to an opioid overdose and are eligible to receive an Opioid Rescue Kit at the conclusion of their training.
Each training has two sessions. The first session is a 30-45 minute classroom-style training in small groups with an informative presentation and time for practice and questions. The second session is a Point-of-Distribution (POD) training best for returning trainees or those who have used a naloxone kit previously. The POD session is open for one hour, but participants should plan only for a 15-minute window to complete the training during this hour. Participants do NOT need to attend for the full hour of the POD session.
Registration is available; walk-ins are welcome. Call 302-255-2777 for more information. ▼