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Lewes Dairy hosts Christmas in July

Elves helping to make Christmas in July a successful event are Kathleen Meany, left, Sarah Meany Tunell, Debbie Keulmann, Jessica Bond, Bob Gleber, Kathy Dempsey, Jon Gleber, Jason Gleber, Santa, Mrs.Claus (aka Shari Gleber) and Elf (aka Emme Gleber) in front. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
July 12, 2018
Sarah Meany Tunell delivers a tray of delicious fruit cups for the participants at the event.
Jen McIver with the Young Marines of the VFW in Newark puts out scrumptious baked goods from Sweeney’s Bakery.
Nora Block, 9, of Lewes gets her hair streaked purple by elf volunteer stylist Manuel Molina at the Santa Barber Shop.
Nya Flickinger, 8, of Florida works on a gingerbread house.
Mia Kirk, 10, of San Antonio, Texas, colors her own elf outfit.
Young Marines from the Newark VFW working the Home Paramount Pest Control station are Liam Stanko, left, and twins Judeah and Josiah Dolan.
Visiting with Mrs. Claus’ story booth are Jack, 10, left, and Joseph Jones, 13.
Visiting with Santa are Cinta’s sales reps Ryan Brown, left, and Jessica Bond.
Placing first place in the Christmas in July 5 K were Anna Muench, left, and Stephen Garrett.
Chasing bubbles with fly swatters is Savannah Swick, 4, from Hockessin.
Writing a letter to Santa is Josephine Delvalle, 2, of Baltimore, Md.
Handing out free Cape Gazettes is volunteer elf Milo Molina.
Taking first place in the Master’s Division of the 5 K were Daniel Spahr, left, and Susan Dunn. They both won concert tickets and Christmas ball ornaments for their effort.
The American Legion Post 17 pavilion hall was filled with Christmas decorations for the cheerful event.

Lewes Dairy hosted its second annual Christmas in July at American Legion Post 17 in Lewes July 3 where children of all ages found goodies and treats, and had fun times while helping the Marine Corps promote their Toys for Tots program. The event included a 5K run, Kiddie K, a family race and a walker competition.

Along with the run and walk, children and adults could speak with Santa Claus, make gingerbread houses, play games, visit Santa’s mailroom to write a letter to the big guy, make an elf costume in the print shop and even hear a story by Mrs. Claus.

“Christmas in July is meant to be a family event,” said Sherry Hastings, marketing director for Lewes Dairy. “Lewes Dairy, its employees and family members believe in supporting our local communities and giving back to those in need.”

Along with Lewes Dairy, sponsors contributing to the event were American Legion Post 17, WJBR, Races2run, Nova Timing, Unique Image, Evergreen Packaging, the Cape Gazette, Olde Country Gardens, the U.S. Marine Corps, Sprint Quality Printing, Grotto Pizza, Lloyd’s Market, Cinta’s, Sweeney’s Bakery, Home Paramount Pest Control and Candy Kitchen.

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