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Rockin' Lobster returns to Sharky's on the Pier

The seaside fundraiser was held Nov. 6 at Sharky's on the Pier.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 8:19 a.m. November 7, 2021
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Children First's Rockin' Lobster event returned to Sharky's on the Pier on Nov. 7.

The annual seafood event started with guests mingling over cocktails and bidding on silent auction items.

VP of Philanthropy Jessica Rogers then welcomed the assembled group and thanked them for their support. A tasty lobster dinner was served, followed by a presentation from Maria and Jorge Somera and final remarks from President and CEO Philip Tavil. 

The night ended with s'mores cooked over a bonfire on the beach.

Keith Johnson and President and CEO Phil Tavill
Keith Johnson and President and CEO Phil Tavill
Donna and Mike Pachota
Donna and Mike Pachota
Mike and Andree Keebaugh with Shirley Spades and Allen Keebaugh
Mike and Andree Keebaugh with Shirley Spades and Allen Keebaugh
Brenda and Alfonso Belsito
Brenda and Alfonso Belsito
Anthony and Alexandra Baldo
Anthony and Alexandra Baldo
Brooke and Brad Glover with Keith and Adrienne Johnson
Brooke and Brad Glover with Keith and Adrienne Johnson
Peter Curtis and Kim Rasmussen
Peter Curtis and Kim Rasmussen
Robert, Eclesia and Sarah Tavares, Amelia Dellamano with Levi Tavares
Robert, Eclesia and Sarah Tavares, Amelia Dellamano with Levi Tavares
Anne and Dan Heyns
Anne and Dan Heyns
Steve and Redenta Pickzio
Steve and Redenta Pickzio
Stan and Jo Rutstein
Stan and Jo Rutstein
Alyssa Simons with Alexandra Hamill
Alyssa Simons with Alexandra Hamill
Brian and Katie Covey
Brian and Katie Covey
Megan Wenger and Samantha Kingsley
Megan Wenger and Samantha Kingsley
CJ and Scott Bannister
CJ and Scott Bannister
A band played throughout the evening.
A band played throughout the evening.
Joshua and Janna Kim with Christina an Steve Brown
Joshua and Janna Kim with Christina an Steve Brown
A band played throughout the evening.
A band played throughout the evening.
Caleb Tavill and Lisa Baker
Caleb Tavill and Lisa Baker
Kathleen Sullivan, President and CEO Phi Tavill and Jessica Rogers
Kathleen Sullivan, President and CEO Phi Tavill and Jessica Rogers
Renee Phinney and Glenn Rieth
Renee Phinney and Glenn Rieth

 

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