The summertime kickoff function structured by the South Bethany Residence Entrepreneurs Association was at first slated for June 11, but Mom Character experienced other strategies. Thunderstorms and rain pushed the programs back again two months to last weekend, as hundreds of South Bethany people headed to town hall on Sunday for a rocking bash with Hocker’s barbecue.

“We had around 400 people registered,” said Carolyn Bell, president of the SBPOA. “I am certain 300 people arrived-out nowadays, and lots of stayed to hear the outcomes of our South Bethany raffle. We experienced 15 donors from dining establishments and shops — so if you stayed till 2 p.m., you in all probability gained something.”

Noting that, by midday, with superb skies higher than this time, quite a few South Bethany people desired to head to the seaside, Bell mentioned it was a fantastic turnout. The Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company was the beneficiary of the fundraiser and the fire business, in-kind, donated picnic tables and chairs that were festooned with barbecue aprons and decorations.

“People were really generous,” Bell included.

John Sullivan received the 50-50 raffle and determined to donate his share of the winnings so that all $558 gathered went to the BBVFC fundraiser.