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February 24, 2021 Festival of Cheer, the nonprofit organization which produces Winter WonderFest, will again deliver on its promise to create a brighter future for Sussex County through its 2021 community grant program. A total of $50,000 in proceeds from Winter WonderFest 2020 will be available to Sussex County nonprofit organizations to support the purchase of capital equipment. “This was clearly a year for us to lead, and to infuse Sussex County with the holiday spirit that had been so dearly lacking. As COVID-19 continued to impact families and businesses throughout the Cape Region, we set out to create a successful and safe WonderFest light show that would literally brighten everyone’s outlook, as well as support our struggling nonprofits. And based on the amazing support we received from our local community, we feel we accomplished that,” said John Snow, Festival of Cheer president. ....
February 22, 2021 Robert “Bob” J. Briccotto passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. Bob was born Aug. 4, 1935, in Wilmington. Known as a gentle giant, Bob never missed an opportunity to enjoy life with his family and friends. Anyone could start a conversation with Bob, and end it feeling the warmth of his friendship. A dedicated worker throughout his entire life, Bob spent most of his career as owner of Esquire Plumbing & Heating. With values instilled in him at his father’s business - Silverbrook Lawnmower and at Salesianum School, he mastered his craft prior to opening Esquire with his wife Virginia in 1971. Fifty years later, Esquire continues to serve the community under the operation of his son, Rob. Bob was so proud of his Rob and what they accomplished together. ....
WonderFEST extends dates, welcomes 'Frozen' - Delaware State News delawarestatenews.net - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from delawarestatenews.net Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
‘Frozen’ characters to take over Santa’s workshop The entrance to Winter WonderFest is off Hudson Road near Milton. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO December 23, 2020 Festival of Cheer, the nonprofit organization which produces Winter WonderFest, has extended the festival through Saturday, Jan. 2. And as Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus head back to the North Pole for much-needed rest, friends from “Frozen” will take over Santa’s workshop and elf village from Saturday, Dec. 26, to Jan. 2. Delaware’s biggest holiday fundraiser opened Nov. 21 to celebrate its fifth-anniversary season. WonderFest is open from 5 to 10 p.m., nightly, including Christmas Eve and Christmas, through Jan. 2. ....
There's still time to catch Delaware's drive-thru Winter WonderFEST, with more surprises lined up post-Christmas wdel.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wdel.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.