In Brief

Lifting Our Spirits

Our spirits were lifted this week when super volunteers Stan Mills and Harvey Sharpe completed the installation of a vertical stairlift at the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center. Thanks to all who donated funds to help make the Center open and accessible to everyone.

CAMP Health Days Begin in May

CAMP Rehoboth, in partnership with Beebe Medical Center, will begin the first of our CAMP Health Days on Thursday, May 27, from 7-9 p.m. The evening’s topic will be Diet, Nutrition and Exercise.

Diet and nutrition will be discussed by Kim Wescott, a nutritionist from Beebe Medical Center. Mark Blasky, also from Beebe Medical Center, will work with attendees on Tai Chi exercises.

Please wear comfortable clothing. The program is free of charge, and open to all men and women in our community.

For more information, please give Andrea or Sal a call at 302-227-5620.

May 23 Reception for Kevin Logghe

A reception will be held on May 23 from 3-5 p.m. at Cloud 9 for Kevin Logghe’s exhibit of his works, Traces of Red. The exhibit will run from May 22-June 15 with 15% of any sales donated to the CAMP Rehoboth Capital Campaign. A $300 retail work of art will be raffled off that will also benefit the CAMP Rehoboth Capital Campaign. Raffle tickets will be sold throughout the exhibit for $1 and will be available at Cloud 9 and at the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center. The winner will be notified after the close of the exhibit. Cloud 9 is located at 234 Rehoboth Avenue in Rehoboth Beach.

Art Exhibit Brings Maine to Rehoboth

Audrey Bechler’s exhibit showcases her 30 years of work in mixed media. She brings beautfiul watercolors and oils depicting Maine landscapes, seascapes, garden scenes, abstracts, still life, and mixed media. Her works will be on view at The Homestead at Rehoboth Bed and Breakfast for the summer of 2004. The opening reception is Wednesday, June 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. It is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

The bed and breakfast is located at 35060 Warrington Road (at the intersection of Old Landing and Warrington Road). For detailed directions, visit www.homesteadatrehoboth.com.

Another Unique Way of Giving!

Stop in at Bellinger’s Jewelers at 3602 Highway One in Rehoboth Beach from May-September 30, 2004, Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and nominate the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center as your favorite charity. The three charities with the most nominations will divide a total of $5,000. The charity with the highest number of nominations will win $3,000 and the other two will win $1,000 each.

There is no purchase necessary to win. Limit one nomination per visit. This is Bellinger’s way of giving back to the community that has supported them throughout their 30 years in business. All you have to do is stop in and nominate us as often as you like.

Surf’s Up for Dining Out for Life

On Sunday, June 13, AIDS Delaware presents the 5th annual Dining Out for Life at the Beach. Simply dine at one of the listed restaurants as a fun and easy way for the community to get involved and help support AIDS health and education programs in Sussex County.

Many of last years participating restaurants are returning and of course new restaurants have signed on to participate. The best gourmet, family, and fun restaurants at the beach will donate a third of their receipts generated on June 13 to AIDS Delaware. Check www.aidsdelaware.org or call 302-236-9884 for a list of participating restaurants.

Packard Reath and CAMP Photo Exhibit

CAMP Rehoboth and the Packard Reath Gallery are presenting an exhibition of vintage photographs from the 40s and 50s entitled Physique. The show has been made possible through the joint efforts of the Packard Reath Gallery of Lewes and the prestigious New York gallery Wessel + O’Connor. A percentage of the sales will benefit the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center. The invitation image was donated by Wessel + O’Connor and will be raffled off for the benefit of the Community Center.

The opening reception is Sunday, June 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center, 39 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach.

This show will feature vintage photographic work by pioneering body-building photographers from the 1950s, including such famous artists as Bruce of Los Angeles (Bruce Bellas, 1909-1974) and Bob Mizer (1922-1992). Also featured will be photographs of women by some of the artists represented by Packard Reath Gallery such as Connie Imboden and Cindy Warwick.