Senator Carper Returns to CAMP Rehoboth

CAMP Rehoboth leadership and staff welcomed Delaware US Senator Tom Carper back to the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center on Friday, August 10. “We always look forward to these visits,” Murray Archibald says. “It’s a good conversation for all of us. We feel like our community is being heard and encouraged.” Photo: Leslie Sinclair, Murray Archibald, Chris Beagle, Monica Parr, Mark Purpura, Senator Tom Carper, Barb Ralph, and Natalie Moss. ▼

RB Fire Department Returns to Aqua

The annual RB Fire Department fundraiser at Aqua was another success. Photo: (first row) Bill Shields, AJ Hemphill, Baha Rozyev, John Meng, Kent Swartz, Anthony, Apicella; (top row) Nassim Satar, Joe Miller, Derrick Teijnello. ▼

Sundance Land & Sea Racing Festival

This run-walk-swim event includes a fun run, walk, and a traditional biathlon plus a chance to sashay all around town. Organized by the Seashore Striders to benefit CAMP Rehoboth, this event on Sunday, August 26, includes a 5K run, a one-mile walk, and a half mile swim. Registration begins at 7 a.m. at the Bandstand, the race starts at 8 a.m with an after-party at CAMP Rehoboth (Bloody Marys, craft beer, and food). Info: seashorestriders.com. ▼

The Biggest Dance Party of the Summer

The second night of the big Sundance event Labor Day weekend (Sept. 2) at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center is the biggest dance night of the Rehoboth summer season. Starting one hour earlier this year with lengendary DJ Robbie Leslie and seamlessly flowing to DJ/Remixer Joe Gauthreaux, expect a sensational night of music—with Paul Turner on the lights. Tickets at camprehoboth.com. ▼

ACLU Kandler Award Honors Steve Elkins

Save the date! 2018 honorees include Steve Elkins, co-founder of CAMP Rehoboth, Maria Matos, president/CEO of the Latin American Community Center, and Kevin O’Connell, Office of Defense Services.▼

Delaware Division of the Arts Winners at CAMP Rehoboth Community Center

Artists and organizers gathered at the August 9 reception for the Delaware Division of the Arts Award Winners exhibit. From left to right: Leslie Sinclair, Ryan Grover, Thomas Del Porte, Lauren E. Peters, Jack Clemons, Paul Weagraff, Maribeth Fischer, Jen Epler, and Rob Waters.▼

The Bidding Got Hot at the 2018 CAMP Rehoboth Bachelor Auction at Aqua

The 2018 CAMP Rehoboth Bachelor Auction at Aqua raised over $23,000 for CAMP Rehoboth. The evening got especially exciting when restaurateur Megan Kee added a dinner for six at Houston-White to the mix—and eventually made it for eight and for two bidders. Hosts Chris Beagle, Lorne Crawford, and Fancie P. Charmington welcomed the whole crew to the stage. Photo: Daniel Lusk, Clay Lusk, Fancie P. Charmington, Michael Cormier, Megan Kee, Sutton Ward, and bachelorette Katie Lyell. ▼