Children First supporters return to Sharky's On The Pier for lobster dinner

Guests enjoyed a breezy Rockin' Lobster dinner Nov. 2.

  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 8:39 p.m. November 2, 2019
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Children First supporters enjoyed a breezy Saturday night complete with lobster dishes and a scenic sunset Nov. 2 at Sharky's on the Pier. 

The annual Rockin' Lobster beach party had Children First guests returning to Sharky's for a breezy evening of food, drinks and live music. Following a social hour complete with drinks and an appetizer buffet, guests sat down for the titular lobster meal and words from Children First leaders. Eli and Wendy Rivera then spoke to their experience as Children First parents. President and CEO Philip Tavill announced the raffle winner later in the evening.

Co-chairs Mitch and Lisa Olan, Katrina and Matt Otchet and Janna and Joshua Kim
Co-chairs Mitch and Lisa Olan, Katrina and Matt Otchet and Janna and Joshua Kim
Guests picked up drinks at the bar.
Guests picked up drinks at the bar.
John and Lisa Giglio with Jessica Rogers
John and Lisa Giglio with Jessica Rogers
Terilyn Novak and Renee Ryckman
Terilyn Novak and Renee Ryckman
Brock Leach and Bob Ripley
Brock Leach and Bob Ripley
Tom and Karen Bernstein
Tom and Karen Bernstein
Katie Burke, Julie Leah and Lynne Ross
Katie Burke, Julie Leah and Lynne Ross
Adrienne Johnson with Tim and Ali McCarthy
Adrienne Johnson with Tim and Ali McCarthy
Elaine and Rod Hershberger
Elaine and Rod Hershberger
Robin Roy and Kay Mathers
Robin Roy and Kay Mathers
James O'Quinn and Megan Krouse
James O'Quinn and Megan Krouse
Sharon Kunkel and Mischa Kirby
Sharon Kunkel and Mischa Kirby
Franklyn Skidmore and Mary Beth Mansfield
Franklyn Skidmore and Mary Beth Mansfield
The Josh Carroll band played for guests.
The Josh Carroll band played for guests.
Diane and Joel Schleicher with John Bethel
Diane and Joel Schleicher with John Bethel
Brent Greeno emceed the night.
Brent Greeno emceed the night.
Danette and Alyssa Simons with Nicole and Joanne Christie
Danette and Alyssa Simons with Nicole and Joanne Christie
Guests bought Children First cups and used them at the beer tent.
Guests bought Children First cups and used them at the beer tent.
Peter Powers, Linda Monda and Joanne Powers
Peter Powers, Linda Monda and Joanne Powers
Daniel and Amy Hammon
Daniel and Amy Hammon
Vice President of Philanthropy Jessica Rogers and President and CEO Philip Tavill
Vice President of Philanthropy Jessica Rogers and President and CEO Philip Tavill

 

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