In Brief

As part of an ongoing project, CAMP Rehoboth collects "nice but no longer needed" costume jewelry, purses, and scarves, and sends them to Camp To Belong, a non-profit organization dedicated to reuniting biological siblings living in separate foster homes. The children spend a week together at camp, with all costs covered by the sale of the donated accessories.

CAMP Rehoboth recently received a carefully hand-printed note that reads:

I had fun at camp. Thank you for leting (sic) me come. Joshua.

It’s true, each and every thing we do makes a difference.

Be Generous. It’s for the Kids!

For over 35 years, the Rehoboth Day Care Center on Route One has been enriching the lives of low-income parents and children by providing a safe, nurturing learning environment. The center serves between 35-45 low-income children daily, and provides breakfast, hot lunch and a healthy afternoon snack.

Rehoboth Day Care Center is the only day care in the area to accept an unlimited number of low-income families on state support. The center applies for grants, but also depends on donations. The staff is asking for help so they can continue to meet the needs of the children.

For more information, or to send a tax-deductible donation, contact Friends of Rehoboth Day Care Center, PO Box 663, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.

YMCA’s Rehoboth Beach Block Party

Sussex Family YMCA announced Tuesday, September 26 as the date for the 2006 Rehoboth Beach Block Party. This annual event benefits the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign and will take place on Baltimore Avenue in Rehoboth from 4–8 p.m. Come enjoy food from Rehoboth’s finest restaurants, live music, art show, kids activities… there’s something for everyone! The cost of this fabulous event is only $25 per person in advance or $30 per person the day of the event. Children 12 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased directly from the YMCA (296-9622) or CAMP Rehoboth (227-5620) or phone orders can be made with a major credit card.

This year’s event is sure to excite everyone who attends. An outdoor art show has been added which will feature 30 local artists and their works. The Block Party will also offer live music from several local musicians. And of course, no jackets will be required to sample the finest food that Rehoboth restaurants have to offer. Additionally, kids will have the opportunity to enjoy the numerous games and activities that are planned.

The YMCA is off to a great start in planning this terrific event. If you would like to participate as a sponsor where you can market your own goods or services, have your restaurant showcased by offering your signature dish or display your art work please call Chris White YMCA, 302-296-9622.

The Sussex Family YMCA has been servicing Sussex County for 26 years. Through the Strong Kids Campaign the YMCA is able to offer scholarships to deserving kids and families who would otherwise be unable to participate.

Community Organizations Come Together to Help Preserve Our Greatest Resources

Representatives from a variety of Rehoboth Beach community organizations gathered for the kick-off of an environmental campaign to alert the public that the local storm sewer system drains directly into the ocean, lakes, and canal. Medallions reiterating that fact will be attached to the more than 600 drains in the city. If you would like to volunteer to help attach the medallions, please call Kathy Weir at CAMP Rehoboth, 302-227-5620.

Delaware Stonewall Democrats Gather to Honor Community Activists

The Delaware Stonewall event on August 5, at the Rehoboth Beach home of Dr. Jim D'Orta, honored the following persons: former Presidential Press Secretary Jim Brady and Sarah Brady; Virginia State Delegate Adam Ebbin (the only openly gay Delegate in the Virginia House), and GLBT activist Barbara Gittings.