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The taste of chocolate

Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park bring out the sweet stuff
The Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park hosted one of its most popular – and sweetest – events Sept. 10. Hundreds turned out for the 13th annual Chocolate Tasting at the Officer’s Club in the state park. RON MACARTHUR PHOTOS
Ron MacArthur
September 16, 2022

The Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park hosted its 13th annual Chocolate Tasting Sept. 10 in the Officer’s Club at the park. More than 400 people got their chocolate fix during the event.

The Friends group is a nonprofit organization of volunteers who donate their time to promote Cape Henlopen State Park. They are committed to public education about the park and believe that education leads to appreciation, conservation and preservation. In addition to their educational activities, Friends volunteers participate in a monthly Trails Day and a variety of other direct activities within the park.

Friends also raise money for specific park projects such as the Bike Barn, the Hawk Watch and the park playground. For more information about joining or volunteering, go to friendsofcapehenlopen.org, email fochsp@gmail.com, or call 302-858-6127.

 

Aurora, left, and Charlie Skoltzko of Milton have their plates filled with chocolate treats.
Volunteer Lisa Mattamira carefully adds a dark chocolate flake crunch to a taster’s plate.
Volunteer Rod Parsons is a popular man as he serves chocolate cupcakes.
Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park President John Bracco says he has tickets for sale for those who need to sample more chocolate.
Volunteer Tom Nelson is first in line to serve tempting chocolates.
Volunteer Nancy Marucci serves up a tasting of chocolate. She said she has found a home volunteering with the Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park. “I love these people. They make you feel at home,” she said.
Attendees line up to sign up to win a raffle basket to support the Friends group.
Friends volunteer Gloria Laroche is busy serving chocolate raspberry treats.
Dave Laroche, a Friends volunteer, keeps plates filled with chocolate confections.
The Cape Henlopen State Park Officer’s Club is filled with hungry people taking part in the 13th annual Friends Chocolate Tasting.

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