Cape Community Fund holds Spring Bash at Irish Eyes

Local band 33 1/3 entertains the crowd with their popular music covers. DAN COOK PHOTOS

Dan Cook

May 2, 2025

The Cape Community Fund held a fundraiser at Irish Eyes in Lewes April 27. The fund, a local charity formed by Lewes High School Class of 1969, is dedicated to the concept of neighbors helping neighbors.

Attendees to the event were treated to an afternoon of music, a food buffet and a cash bar. Entertainment was provided by Earth Jam, The Funsters, the 33 1/3 band and Electric Smoke.

Local artisans donated their wares for a silent auction. A 50/50 was also held.

“Our annual fundraiser at Irish Eyes was a big success, as usual, thanks to all the local support we receive,” said Cape Community Fund board member Butch Archer. “I'd like to give a big shout out to my fellow board members and our volunteers for helping make the event a success. And the bands, year after year, they donate their time and talent. With everyone's support, we are able to continue helping those in need in the Cape Region.”

The Cape Community Fund assists those in the Cape Region dealing with catastrophic events in their lives.

For more information on the Cape Community Fund, go to capecommunityfund.org.

Volunteers Mary Lawson, left, and Shondelle Graulich sell 50/50 tickets during the event.

Locals Mike and Ann Hurley, left, and Virginia and Mike Griffith enjoy the event.

Having a great time at the bash are (l-r) Brenda Burbage Jones, Paula Lapenta, Nancy Hastings, Max Coveleski, Jackie Lapenta and Mike Lapenta.

The crowd dances to the music of Electric Smoke.

Brittany, left, and Marie Mazzetti pose for a mother-and-daughter picture.

Shown helping out with the bash are (l-r) Maryellen Kiernan, Kathy and Mike Newcomb, and Dana Smith.

The Funsters drummer and Cape Community Fund board member Eddie Shockley hangs with Kevin Walsh, a member of Earth Jam.

Father and son attending the bash together are Jason, right, and Will Bragg.

Having a great time are (l-r) Barbara Coburn, Josie Hunsberger and Stephanie Perciful.

Donna Ward, left, Linda Beebe sing with the group 33 1/3.

Mick Olinderski, right, gets some delicious food from Colleen DeShazo, left, and Carol Easley.

Locals Bill and Kathleen Daisey share a moment at the event.

Kathy House gets an early start on bidding at the silent auction.

Having a great time at the event are (l-r) Darragh Jeker, Travis and Hallie Danko, and Josh, Chris and Kim Burkhard.

Cape Community Fund board members are (l-r) Maryellen Kiernan, Eddie Shockley, Butch Archer, Threasa Brittingham and Tommy Engel. Missing from the picture is Sanford Hazzard.