Susan Canfora

2 weeks ago | coastalpoint.com | Susan Canfora

Two events to raise awareness about the importance of service dogs are planned this month, from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, June 20, at Rollins Community Center in Lewes, and from 5:30 to 7 p.m., also on June 20, at the Wheelhouse Restaurant in Lewes. Both events will “focus on raising awareness and funds for veterans, first-responders and others suffering with mental health issues and suicide ideation,” Communications Director Mary Louise Embrey said. “Anybody interested can come.

2 weeks ago | coastalpoint.com | Susan Canfora

Asked why it’s preferable to drive a low-speed vehicle, or golf cart, to the beach, instead of a car, David Hamm’s answer is quick and delivered with a smile: “They are fun, and they come in cool colors,” the vice president of Ocean Area Golf Carts in Ocean View said. “If you have a beach house, would you rather jump in a car or jump on a golf cart? It all depends on what you are doing. Staying around the neighborhood, wouldn’t you rather be on a golf cart?

3 weeks ago | coastalpoint.com | Susan Canfora

Last spring, J. Conn Scott Furniture in Selbyville was getting ready for its 100th anniversary, with owner Richard Scott planning a festive mid-summer tent party — a fitting celebration for the 10th oldest family-owned business in the country. Now, a little more than one year later, the store is closing, but Scott isn’t planning a farewell party. “I’m never really going to say goodbye,” he said. “I think this is the best decision we ever made.

3 weeks ago | coastalpoint.com | Susan Canfora

About 100 classic cars — some built as early as the 1910s — will be on display at the annual Old Timers’ Day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, in downtown Selbyville, where promotional items printed with the Town’s new motto will be given away and for sale. “We have bags that have the new motto on them — ‘Rooted in history, growing with opportunity’ — on visor hats.

3 weeks ago | coastalpoint.com | Susan Canfora

The second annual Foreign Student Seminar hosted by the Town of Bethany Beach is planned for noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bethany Beach, for J1-visa students working in the Bethany Beach area this summer. Lunch will be provided, and DART bus passes and other items will be given to the international student-workers.