Community Briefs 11/23/22

Delaware E-ZPass sale starts Nov. 25

Delaware E-ZPass announced the return of the E-ZPass Transponder Black Friday Sale, starting Friday, Nov. 25. Anyone who opens a new individual Delaware E-ZPass account through Saturday, Dec. 31, receives a free transponder. 

To open an account, go to ezpassde.com and click on sign up or visit the E-ZPass Service Center at 22-24 West Loockerman St., Dover, or the toll plazas in Dover, Biddle’s Corner and Newark. Walk-in service is available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday,  and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“Thanks to E-ZPass, motorists can keep moving through our toll plazas,” said Jana Simpler, Division of Motor Vehicles director. “They can also save money thanks to our frequent user plans for Route 1 and lower fares for E-ZPass customers on US 301. Plus, all new individual account holders receive a free transponder when they open an account through Dec. 31.”

Currently, there are 327,590 active E-ZPass transponders in Delaware. Collectively, Newark, Biddle’s Corner and Dover toll plazas process on average 59,311 E-ZPass transactions daily.

Milton chamber urges shopping local Nov. 26

The Milton Chamber of Commerce recently announced its designation as an American Express Neighborhood Champion in support of Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26, recognizing the importance of supporting small, independently owned businesses in the greater Milton region.

Shoppers are encouraged to take part in the Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26, to shop, dine and use services locally.

Karen Falk, Milton Chamber of Commerce executive director, said, “Our goal is to rally residents and visitors to focus on supporting local small businesses on Small Business Saturday and year-round. Local business owners are members of our community, raise their families here, provide local jobs and add to the vitality of this special place we call home.”

Created by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday celebrates the impact small businesses have on communities across the country. An average two-thirds of every dollar spent at a small business in the U.S. stays in that local community. Consumers have reported spending an estimated $120 billion across all Small Business Saturdays combined.

For more information, contact the Milton Chamber of Commerce at 302-684-1102 or Chamber@HistoricMilton.com.

Second Street Players discounts season tickets Nov. 26

Second Street Players will offer season tickets at a special discount during a one-day-only, in-person sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26, at the Riverfront Theater, 2 South Walnut St., Milford.

Season tickets that normally sell for $85 will be available for $65. Seniors tickets, normally selling for $80, will be $60.

Second Street Players wil present five entertaining shows for 2023, including “The Gin Game,” “The Odd Couple,” “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” “Strictly Murder” and “A Christmas Carol: The Musical.”

For details, call 302-422-0220 and leave a message or email info@secondstreetplayers.com.

After Small Business Saturday, prices will return to $85 and $80, with tickets being available to purchase online or by phone.

Unitarian Universalists to meet Nov. 27

The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware will hold an online and in-person service at 10 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 27, with Reflection, Dancing the People’s Prayers as the message. Indigenous people’s traditions of ceremonies, stories, music and dance will be explored. For more, go to uussd.org.

Free dinner events offer financial tips for retirees Nov. 29, Dec. 1

Delaware Retiree Connection will offer two free educational dinner events to help attendees learn how to address the challenges they may face during retirement.

Guests can attend at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 29, or Thursday, Dec. 1, at Eden Restaurant in Rehoboth Beach. Seating is limited; to reserve a space, call 800-560-0912.

There is no cost or obligation for attendees; sessions are for educational purposes only and no products will be sold. Topics include getting the best return from stock market investments while protecting funds, combating inflation, reducing tax burdens, maximizing Social Security and Medicare benefits, and more.

Presenter Len Hayduchok is the founder of the Delaware Retiree Connection, and the CEO and owner of Dedicated Financial Services. As a fiduciary, certified financial planner and certified life coach, he helps guide others into making the most of their retirement. Investment advisory services are offered through SGL Financial LLC.