Good morning, Dover.

Communities across Delmarva will host holiday lighting events featuring traditional trees, crab pots and bushel baskets, as well as menorahs and kinaras—Dover is set to hold its tree lighting on December 4 at 6:00 p.m.

The News Journal is asking Delaware readers to nominate influential community members for The D List for 2026+ the list will highlight figures in categories like sports, education and industry.

Nominations will be accepted until Jan. 9 and the final lists will roll out from March through August next year.

Food Lion donated 80 cases of non-perishable food items and gift cards from its stores on Del.

8 and Del. 10 to DSU Food Pantry, which now is well-stocked for the fall semester and winter break—this donation starts a new partnership between Food Lion and DSU.

On Nov. 19, the Food Bank of Delaware held a drive-thru food distribution event at Dover Motor Speedway—supplies were given on a first-come, first-served basis until stocks ran out.

The food bank will host another event on Nov. 21 at Crossroad Community Church in Georgetown.

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety has launched its Safe Holiday Travels and Sober Rides campaign to offer $20 vouchers for Lyft and Uber and help reduce deadly crashes during busy holiday travel times.

The first voucher window will run from Thanksgiving Eve—starting at 3 p.m. until 3 a.m.—and a second will begin on New Year’s Eve at 5 p.m. through 3 a.m. New Year’s Day, while state teams engage the public with road safety events.

Rail Haus Turkey Burn 5K

9 AM — Rail Haus - Beer Garden — Cost varies — Participate in a festive 5K to burn off Thanksgiving turkey and support a local nonprofit.

One Night: Christmas Youth Service

11:00 PM - 1:30 AM — Calvary Church — Free entry — Engaging monthly youth service for students in grades 6-12 with a festive Christmas theme.

Dover Delaware Women's Connection Program and Breakfast Buffet

9:30 - 11:30 AM — Maple Dale Country Club — $22.00 inclusive — Attend a breakfast buffet with a guest speaker and music, supporting a good cause.