Community Briefs 7/15/21
Sussex Tech landscape students pass national pesticide exam
Sussex Technical High School landscaping and environmental seniors recently earned national certification to help them in their future careers or continuing education – the third year program students earned a 100 percent pass rate.
Completing their national pesticide applicator certification, administered by the Delaware Department of Agriculture, were: Taylor Bullis of Millsboro, Kaitlyn Cavallucci and Ethan Conner of Milton, Cody Dimes of Seaford, Jaylin Haynes of Lincoln, Logan Miller of Milford, Jason Shockley of Greenwood, Megan Sterling of Millsboro, Kasyn White of Milford and Dayton Wootten of Laurel.
Sussex Tech’s Landscape Management and Environmental Technologies program, under the direction of G.L. Jefferson, covers knowledge in ecology, natural resources, wildlife, wetlands, soils, plant science, forestry and environmental law, among other topics. Career paths for graduates include environmental technician, environmental scientist, stormwater or wastewater technician, landscaper, environmental educator, biologist, nursery owner, forester, soil scientist or entomologist, among others.
Free community event to include vaccines July 17
Delmarva Clergy USA will hold a free community event with chicken platters, fish fry and a huge yard sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, July 17, at 13726 South Old State Road in Ellendale, behind the Philadelphia Pentecostal Church. COVID-19 vaccinations from Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) will be given between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Recipients must bring a photo ID or medical card. Free new shoes, free new clothing, PPE kits and free food bags will be available. For more information, call Ms. Gibbs at 302-422-2350.
Tropical floral design class set July 18
The Clubhouse at Baywood will host a tropical floral design class with technical skills taught by the in-house florist at 1 p.m., Sunday, July 18. Participants will design a fun, tropical-inspired centerpiece with bird of paradise, tropic fleur, and other blooms and greenery from Hawaii and South America. Supplies and a take-home arrangement are included in the $75 price. To reserve a spot, go to sodelconcepts.com.
UUSD to meet July 18
The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware will hold an online service at 10 a.m., Sunday, July 18. Members Mac and Susan Goekler will discuss the seven windows at the back of the UUSD chancel and explore the ongoing evolution of the UUA principles, sources and purpose. For more information and to reserve a space, go to uussd.org.
Unity Spiritual Center meets Sundays
Unity Spiritual Center of Coastal Delaware has opened its doors to in-person attendance as well as streaming via Facebook Live at 10 a.m., Sundays.
A new seven-week prosperity series based on David Allen Ritz’s “The Keys to the Kingdom” is underway. People can attend in person wearing a mask and distancing themselves three feet apart, according to the governor’s guidance, or watch via Facebook Live. Unity meets at 98 Rudder Road, Suite 1-A in Long Neck. For more information, go to unityspiritualcenterofcoastalde.org.
Clothing Our Kids’ pizza party registration due July 19
Clothing Our Kids will host a pizza party from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, July 26, at the Peninsula Nature Center, 33342 Marina Bay Circle, Millsboro.
The organization will thank its volunteers and welcome new ones or anyone wishing to know more about Clothing Our Kids.
This local, 100 percent volunteer-run organization provides clothing, shoes and coats to at-risk elementary school children throughout Sussex County at no charge. It works exclusively with school nurses at all 34 Sussex County elementary schools, because they are the people most familiar with the children’s family histories.
Founded in Millsboro in 2012, Clothing Our Kids provided approximately 850 items to 150 students that year. Since then, COK has been able to help more than 26,000 kids with over 150,000 items of clothing. Clothing Our Kids never wants to say no to a child in need because of lack of resources.
For more information or to RSVP, go to clothingourkids.org.
