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Cape Community Fund offers support for neighbors in need

Friends getting together at the event are (l-r) Martin Lemaire, Ed Shockley, Keith Mack, Sherman Ward and Jon Sibert.
Dan Cook
April 17, 2026

The Cape Community Fund held its Spring Bash April 12 at Irish Eyes in Lewes. It was the 12th annual event.

Entertainment was provided by Electric Smoke, 33 1/3 and The Funsters. A silent auction and a 50/50 were held along with complimentary food and a cash bar.

The Cape Community Fund was established by the Lewes High School Class of 1969 to assist people in times of crisis within the greater Cape Henlopen community. The group provides financial support to individuals and families in the Cape Henlopen School District facing unexpected hardship such as illness, fire or crisis.

“We are a 100% volunteer organization,” said board member Maryellen Kiernan. “We rely on the support of this wonderful community to help us help our neighbors.”

“We are starting our 13th year serving the Cape Region,” said Fund Chair Butch Archer. “We would like to thank all of our supporters who came out for our yearly fundraiser at Irish Eyes. Thank you for helping us support those with urgent needs in the community.”

For more info about the Cape Community Fund, go to capecommunityfund.org.

Cape Community Fund board members and volunteers on hand for the spring bash are (l-r) Ed Shockley, Maryellen Kiernan, Butch Archer, Threasa Brittingham, Tommy Engel, Kathy House and Kemp Brittingham. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Jeannie Mack, left, and Mary Lawson sell 50/50 tickets.
The Bragg family enjoys time together at the event. Shown are (l-r) Katie, Will, Jason and Kelly.
Enjoying the event are (l-r) Joan Hampsted, Judy Townsend, Lynne Rowan, Eileen Emhoff and Debbie McGinness.
Enjoying the event are Paula and Doc Pepper.
Electric Smoke opens the event with their southern rock style. Shown are (l-r) Pete Wiedman on guitar, Scott Schoen on keys, Paul Wysocki on guitar, Luke Wiedman on vocals, Conor Wiedman on bass and Tom Lombardo on drums.
Cape Community Fund volunteer Kathy House works the wine surprise table.
Dr. Kirk and Linda Beebe await the start of the music. Linda is the singer for the band 33 1/3.
This pulley swan, created and donated by Bob Smith, was part of the silent auction.
Cape Community Fund Chair Butch Archer made and donated this sun catcher of the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse.
Photographer Susan McLean donated two of her prints to the silent auction.
Electric Smoke lead singers Luke Wiedman wails out a Lynyrd Skynyrd song.
The Guitar Guys aka Nelson Pennypacker, left, and Will Bragg, entertain the crowd during the band changeover.
Ben King, guitarist for 33 1/3 band, plays “867-5309/Jenny.”
Cape Community Fund board member Maryellen Kiernan speaks to the crowd during the event.
Funsters lead singer Sherman Ward wails out a tune while the brothers Keith, left, and Greg Mack accompany him.
Funsters lead guitarist Keith Mack plays a solo during “Smooth.”
Funsters drummer Ed Shockley sings “Rosalita.”
Funsters singer Nancy Curry sings Amy Winehouse’s “Valerie.”

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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