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CAMP Rehoboth celebrates 25 years
CAMP Rehoboth celebrated its 25th anniversary, Oct. 9 at Nassau Valley Vineyard with entertainment by female impersonator Christopher Peterson and The Funsters. BY DENY HOWETH
October 21, 2015
CAMP Rehoboth celebrated 25 years of LGBT advocacy and support in the community this past weekend. The Pure Silver gala launched the weekend's events Oct. 9 at Nassau Valley Vineyard, where guests enjoyed a cocktail buffet and and entertainment by Christopher Peterson and The Funsters. The party continued Oct. 11 with a Silverbration Block Party, where the second block of Baltimore Avenue was closed to traffic with performers taking the stage and tents filled with food and wares for sale.
CAMP Rehoboth founders Steve Elkins, left, and Murray Archibald share memories from the last 25 years of the organization founded to make the area a welcoming place for all. BY DENY HOWETH
Celebrating CAMP Rehoboth are (l-r) Jon Worthington, Carol Boesler, Carolyn Billinghurst and Ryan Houlette. BY DENY HOWETH
Marc-Anthony Worosilo, (l-r) Tom Negran and Ken Reilly are happy to be at the Pure Silver Gala. BY DENY HOWETH
Nancy Hewish, (l-r) Dottie Cirelli and Dan Foskey talk about the organization and all it contributes to the community. BY DENY HOWETH
Dapper gents Ray Michener, left, and Tom Carlson prepare for an entertaining evening. BY DENY HOWETH
Celebrating 25 years of CAMP Rehoboth are (l-r) Idalie Adams, Jocelyn Kaplan, Dana Luigard, Lona Crist and Monica Fleischmann. BY DENY HOWETH
Catching up at the gala are (l-r) Rich and Fran Grote, Linda Miniscaleo and Jeanne Drake. BY DENY HOWETH
Enjoying the gala are Debbie Woods, (l-r) Bob Hoffer and Leslie Sinclair. BY DENY HOWETH
Murray Archibald, (l-r) Maggie Ottato and Steve Elkins pose for the camera after the red carpet walk. BY DENY HOWETH
Committee member Natalie Moss listens as Co-chair Chris Beagle talks about preparing for the 25th Anniversary. BY DENY HOWETH
Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, left, reads a tribute to (l-r) Steve Elkins, Murray Archibald, Nathalie Moss and Chris Beagle from the Delaware House of Representatives to CAMP Rehoboth for its service and dedication to the LGBT community. BY DENY HOWETH
Receiving appreciation for dedicated and invaluable service on the board of directors of The CAMP Rehoboth Community Center are Natalie Moss, left, and Steve Hoult. BY DENY HOWETH
The gala is all shine as Christopher Peterson performs. BY DENY HOWETH
Murray Archibald (l-r) and Steve Elkins accept an appreciation plaque for 25 years of dedicated service to Create a More Positive Rehoboth from Chris Beagle. BY DENY HOWETH
Board members of CAMP Rehoboth take the stage. BY DENY HOWETH
Steve McGuiness gets the royal treatment from performer Christopher Peterson during the Pure Silver Gala. BY DENY HOWETH
Murray Archibald and Steve Elkins have a laugh at a victim of Christopher Peterson's audience participation segment of the performance. BY DENY HOWETH
Christopher Peterson performs for a crowd at the gala. BY DENY HOWETH
CAMP Rehoboth founders Steve Elkins, left and Murray Archibald thank the committee that created the weekend long celebration. BY DENY HOWETH
Phil Manera spends Sunday serving up Sabrett hot dogs at CAMP Rehoboth's Block Party; he parks his cart at Nuttle Lumber during the week. BY DENY HOWETH
Anna Rexia turns heads and posed for photos during the CAMP Rehoboth block party garnering interest for the Monster Ball on Oct. 20 atTthe Pond in Rehoboth. BY DENY HOWETH
Anna Rexia brought fashion to the CAMP Rehoboth block party. She was promoting the Monster Ball on Oct. 20 at the Pond in Rehoboth. BY DENY HOWETH
John Lucas, left, and Mark Purpura, co-presidents for Equality Delaware, share information. BY DENY HOWETH
Eileen Siner, left, and Sandir Riddell enjoy the day during the CAMP Rehoboth Block Party. BY DENY HOWETH
During the CAMP Rehoboth Block Party Anna Rexia was promoting the Monster Ball on Oct. 20 at the Pond in Rehoboth. BY DENY HOWETH
Dueling Pianos duo Matthew Kenworthy and John Flynn perform on the rainbow stage during the CAMP Rehoboth Block Party. BY DENY HOWETH
Baltimore Avenue was closed to traffic Oct. 11 for the CAMP Rehoboth Block Party. BY DENY HOWETH
Christopher Peterson wowed the crowd at the Pure Silver gala. BY DENY HOWETH
Christopher Peterson performs at the gala. BY DENY HOWETH
Anna Rexia poses during the CAMP Rehoboth Block Party. BY DENY HOWETH
Kathy McGuiness, (l-r) Bob Howard and Steve Hoult invite passersby to the CAMP Rehoboth Block Party. BY DENY HOWETH
Timothy Credle tours the block party on his fancy bicycle. BY DENY HOWETH
Elizabeth, left and Steve Newman man the Delaware Pride booth. BY DENY HOWETH
