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🌱 Planning a car nap in Bethany Beach? Know these hours first.
Spotted on the Bethany Beach calendar: Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus — Bethany Beach Books

Good morning Bethany Beach! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Planning a car nap in Bethany Beach? Know these hours first.
Also on today's calendar: Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus — Bethany Beach Books and 1 more event.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Bethany Beachfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Periods of sun; windy, cold, with a high of 40 and low of 30 degrees.
- Friday: A p.m. rain or snow shower, temps: high: 39, low: 31.
- Saturday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 44 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Can I sleep in my car in Delaware? Depends on where you try it (delawareonline.com) — If you’re thinking about napping in your car in Bethany Beach, know that it’s illegal between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m., though daytime siestas are allowed. The article compares Bethany’s rules with stricter bans in nearby beach towns and more permissive policies at Delaware rest stops and in other counties, helping you avoid fines while on the road.
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📸 Around Bethany Beach
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bethany Beach
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★ Featured events ★
- Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus — Bethany Beach Books
Bethany Beach Books, 99 Garfield Pkwy, Bethany Beach
10:00 am
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Town Council Special Meeting
Bethany Beach Calendar Bethany Beach, DE 19930
10:00 am - Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Bethany Beach - DE 19930
9:00 am - Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus — Bethany Beach Books
Bethany Beach Books , 99 Garfield Pkwy , Bethany Beach
10:00 am
Monday December 15
Saturday December 20
📣 Bethany Beach Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Komos Tequila Dinner - Bethany Beach, DE
ZOCA Mexican Restaurant - Bethany Beach , 98 Garfield Pkwy , Bethany Beach
6:00 pm - Komos Tequila Dinner
ZOCA Mexican Restaurant - Bethany Beach , 98 Garfield Pkwy , Bethany Beach
6:30 pm - MINGO at The Salted Rim Margarita Bar & Grille
The Salted Rim Margarita Bar & Grille , 35553 Atlantic Ave , Millville
7:00 pm - Town Council Meeting
402 Evergreen Rd , South Bethany
2:00 pm - Live Music by Paul Morris at Shaka Shack
Shaka Shack , 35308 Atlantic Ave , Millville
5:00 pm - Santa Breakfast Buffet at the Cottage Cafe — SODEL CONCEPTS
Cottage Cafe , 33034 Coastal Hwy , Bethany Beach
9:00 am - Paint & Plant
Lord's Landscaping Inc. , 35577 Atlantic Ave , Millville
10:00 am - Paint and Plant
Lord's Landscaping & Garden Center , 35577 Atlantic Ave , Millville
10:00 am
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tina has been with me for five years and I couldn’t be more grateful.
She is dependable, thorough, respectful, and honest. Please feel free to IM me / diane hysan nelson (Nextdoor Bethany Beach)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Clarksville Delaware Shift Manager in Ocean View. Apply here.
- Giant Food posted a job opening for PT Night Crew Clerk - Dairy - 0389 in Ocean View. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bethany Beach here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ocean View
- Ocean View Passes Revised Protest Ordinance (wboc.com)
- VFW Still Serving Initiative Recognizes Navy Vet (vfw.org)
- Delaware Officers Honored for Exceptional Investigations and Community Impact (wgmd.com)
Long Neck
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-- The Patch AM Team
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