Annual Food Fest benefits senior programs
Sheriff John R. Newhart hosted the annual Food Fest at Chesapeake City Park to raise money for his senior charity programs. Those who came out for the event enjoyed a vast array of food and beverage samplings from local restaurants, music provided by The River Boyz, and some pretty spectacular fireworks.
Milford and Susan Deaver who recently retired to Florida came out to partake in the festivities.
Martha Frugard, left, Senior Account Executive for The Shopper, and her dear friend Sandy enjoyed a chance to hang out together.
In Tai Ryu, left, of Left Brain Systems, and Kent Mack of Evolv were on hand to sell tickets for the Chesapeake Wine Festival.
The Shopper's own Nikki Young paused for a photo op with Congressman J. Randy Forbes and his lovely wife Shirley.
From left: Chesapeake City Council member Lonnie Craig, Sheriff John R. Newhart, and Chesapeake City Council member Rick West.
Chesapeake Shriner's Club served plenty of clam chowder. From left: Joe Ramsey, Dave Davis, Bill Todd, Ray Gates, Jim McFarland, and Harry Tew. Bill Todd has been serving clam chowder for 32 years.
From left: Gilbert Williams, Chase Renshaw, Chandler Harris, Kaytlin McClain, and Brittany Kaup served a variety of delicious wings from Buffalo Wild Wings
Jo Anne Smith, left, and Gerry Williams, members of the South Norfolk Niners, provided ice cold soda.
From left: Curtis Beam, Brett Allen, Sgt. Jack Wilson, Russell Weloman, David Rowe, and John Dispiritl of the USMC
From left: Sandy Pomeroy; Martha Frugard, Shopper Sr. Account Executive; and Bryan Jones, and Alex Goicochea from U. S. Coast Guard Station Portsmouth.
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