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Children’s Beach House goes back to the ’80s

Annual event raises more than $100,000 for CBH
Dancing to groovy ’80s music by DJ Shelly are Barbara Shelton, left, and Dawn Keter. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
September 1, 2023

The Beach BBQ, also known as “the feel-good party of the summer,” went back to the awesome ’80s Aug. 26, for a night fun to benefit the programs and services at Children’s Beach House in Lewes.

The event featured a buffet by Chaps Pit Beef and CBH chef Paula Baker, ‘80s music by DJ Shelly, beer and wines, an orange crush bar from Paradise Grill, live and silent auctions, and an art show by local artists. Iconic lookalike personalities like Elton John and Cyndi Lauper made appearances and sang for the attendees. 

Local artists created one-of-a-kind, 36-inch decorative surfboards for the silent auction. Attendees could also support CBH by purchasing a pair of light-up shades or a fancy fanny pack from the Wish Wall.

"We are so grateful to Kloe Thompson, fleet manager at Freedom Boat Club, and the committee she assembled to host the 20th Children's Beach House Beach Barbecue,” said CBH Executive Director Rich Garrett. “We are humbled by the generosity of this community in support of a group of awesome Delaware children. Business leaders like Tom and Bev Rosella, Chris Desche and so many others came together to raise more than $100,000 for this important cause. We are deeply grateful to all who have supported us through sponsorship, donations, silent auction and auction items. We had an amazing group of dedicated volunteers who helped make the night run smoothly. Please see our thank you ad of all who worked so hard, and help us thank them when you see them in our community."

Children’s Beach House provides programs to children and families throughout area communities. The mission of Children’s Beach House is to improve the lives of children, youth, families and communities by helping them to identify, understand and utilize their own strengths, talents and resources.

For more info, go to cbhinc.org.

 

Tammy Chincheck, left, and Paul Farrell look to bid on one of the silent auction surfboard art items.
Doug and Pam Lynn of Rehoboth show off their ’80s style.
Partygoers dance to the music of DJ Shelly.
Grooving on the CBH upper deck are Rose Furio, left, and Liz Zehner.
CBH Family Engagement Coordinators Armina Domingue, left, and Elisa Lopez get gnarly at the ‘80s party.
Stephanie Federico sells tickets for the alcohol cooler filled with libations.
Kloe Thompson poses with CBH Vice President of Finance and Advancement Patrice Tosi.
DJ Shelly kept the ‘80s hits coming throughout the evening.
April Armstrong, left, and Lindsey Schoolman are in their ‘80s garb.
Dave and Chris DeClark show off their ‘80s-style coats.
Posing for a picture are (l-r) CBH Director of Resource Development Meg Gardner, Vice President of Finance and Advancement Patrice Tosi, Chief Operating Officer Anthony Orman and Isabelle Russell.
Arriving at the event are Barbara Shelton, left, and Joann Brittingham.
Serving libations in the VIP reception are Tom “Don Johnson” McLoughlin and Jim “‘80s” Klein.
Local artist Connie Marshall Miller displays her seashell sailor valentines.
Nathan Volk and Andrei McTier have some competition on the arcade room Mario Brothers game.
Lewes Mayor Andrew Williams, right, and his wife Rita are dressed in their ‘80s shirts.
Caitlin Fenning and Ryan Hempsey admire the local artists’ paintings.
Sarah Gilmour right, arrives with her friend Josie Cicerale.
CBH Executive Director Richard Garrett speaks to the attendees about the wonderful staff and the events they have at CBH.
Isabelle Russell flies with ET.
Nine local artists created one-of-a-kind, 36-inch decorative surfboards for the silent auction.
Local artist Jacalyn Beam created this surfboard for the silent auction.
Loren Cicero dances disco style while Abbi “Elton John” Weeks sings a song.
Sussex County Councilman Mark Schaeffer and his wife, Ruby, attend the event.
DJ Shelly kept the 80’s hits pumping high energy to the crowd.
Nicholas Caggiano Jr. and his wife, Andrea, enjoy the evening at the event.
Taking donations at the “Wish Wall” are (l-r) Robin Hill, Kenna Chanoux and Barbi Tulowitzki-Hojnicki.
Kevin Thompson hangs out with the Star Wars crew.
Abbi “Elton John” Weeks hangs out at the event.
Lewes Mayor Andrew Williams, center, hangs out with his wife, Rita, and Delaware Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long.
Angela Newman rides ET through the moon light.
Abbi “Elton John” Weeks, left, sings a duet with Trista “Cyndi Lauper” Harner.
Michelle Phillips, left, and Kate Hartig handle the orange crush bar.
Staff and volunteers pose with the “Back to the Future” car. Shown are (l-r) Connie Miller, Justin Nixon, chef Paula Baker, Meg Gardner, Amanda Wormann, Isabelle Russell, Kathy O'Hanlon and Kloe Thompson.
Posing with the “Back to the Future” car are in back (l-r) Armina Domingue, Jacqueline Donaldson, Anthony Orman, chef Paula Baker, Nicole Van Matre, Rich Garrett and Stephanie Federico. In front are Justin Nixon, Enrique Quijada and Elisa Lopez.
The owner of the “Back to the Future” car Michael Skellie, right, poses with his sister Loren Cicero.
Erin Shoudt serves during the event.
Rep. Stell Parker Selby, D-Milton, left, and J. Cagney France enjoy the deck at CBH.

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