Farmer's Market
10/4/2008 - 1/2/2010
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Downtown Farmer's Market at Taylor St. & Herald Court by the Historic Courthouse every Saturday beginning October 4, 2008. This is brought to you by the Punta Gorda Downtown Merchants Association. For more info please contact: jerry Presseller-Market Manager, 941-639-3990.
“NEW” Junior Summer Tennis & Sports Camp at the PUNTA GORDA CLUB
6/8/2009 - 7/31/2009
10:30 am - 3:00 pm
The Punta Gorda Club is hosting a summer camp like never before. This “New” junior tennis and sports camp will begin on June 8th and will finish with a 2 day junior tennis tournament for all attendees the end of July. The camp runs from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm with 2 to 4 hours of tennis for each player. Also included in the camp is basketball instruction, arts and crafts, yoga, Zumba for kids and physical fitness with a training coach. Children ages 5 though 15 years of age and all levels of athletic ability are invited to attend. Cost is $105 per child per week for Club members and $125 for non-members. Scholarships for deserving children may also be available. Please contact Ashley at Marketing@PuntaGordaclub.com. For more information call 505-0999 or visit: www.puntagordaclub.com.
www.puntagordaclub.com
3 Free Courses
6/11/2009 - 7/15/2009
The Kimal Lumber Event Center is offering three free courses as follows: Thursday June 11, "Therma-Tru Installation & Trouble Shooting Clinic" from 8:00-11:30 am; Thursday June 25, "Learn to Build Tall Walls & Lateral Bracing the Proper Way" from 8:30-11:30 am; Wednesday July 15 -"Understanding Foundation Flood Vents. Where does our Liability begin? Where does it end?" from 11:30am-1:30pm. Pre-registration is required. Call Natalie at (941) 483-5395 for more information and registration.
Parenting Program
6/16/2009 - 7/14/2009
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The Family Services Center is offering a parenting program in partnership with the Hanley Center, titled Roots & Wings: Raising Resilient Children, will be held on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 7:30 p.m. for six weeks. Roots & Wings® is an educational program aimed at helping parents learn how to reset standards, use teachable moments, and re-establish rituals and traditions. This program is free and open to the public; however, advanced registration is required. For more information or to register, please contact Emily Lewis at 941.235.0159.
Nature by Boat Excursions
6/16/2009 - 9/30/2009
Nature Education and Science Explorations announces its summer Nature By Boat excursions! Join us aboard a comfortable 20ft pontoon boat in an intimate 6 passenger botanist-guided setting as you explore Charlotte Harbors hidden natural treasures. Choose your tour: Kayak by boat, Gardens by Boat, Nature Photography, Sunrise and Sunset tours and" Botanizing" by land and Sea. Environmental Education program offered for kids!! Summer Special offers 20% OFF June through September. Fathers free on their day. Call for more information and to reserve your seat, 941-626-7590.
Cash for College Sweepstakes
6/16/2009 - 12/7/2009
Hampton Inn, Port Charlotte supports parents with their "Cash for College" sweepstakes. Now through December 7, while on the road picking the perfect college, if you book online at a Hampton Inn (www.hampton.com/collegetours) you will automatically be entered into the contest to win one of two $5,000 grand prizes that can be applied to college. For more information call 627-5600.
www.hampton.com/collegetours
Opening Reception & Exhibition at Gallery Joe Mathis
6/17/2009 - 7/31/2009
5 pm - 7 pm (6/17/09)
This exhibit will feature European Landscapes by Joe Mathis. Galery Joe Mathis, 403 Sullivan St., #113, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. For more info call 941-639-8488 or visit: www.swissconnectionsusa.com
www.swissconnectionsusa.com
Shoes for Kids Project
6/20/2009 - 7/26/2009
The Sunrise Kiwanis Club of Port Charlotte will once again serve as the major sponsor of the Shoes for Kids Project. The goal of this project is to place new shoes on the feet of any "child in need" in the Charlotte County School System. The collection dates for the community will be from 6/20-7/26/2009. For more information or to serve as a collection site, please contact Christy Smith at 941-637-5611.
The Kimal Lumber Event Center offers 2 free courses
6/25/2009 - 7/15/2009
Pre-registration is required. Call Natalie at (941) 483-5395 for more information and registration. Thursday June 25, 09-Free "Learn to Build Tall Walls & Lateral Bracing the Proper Way" from 8:30-11:30 am; Wednesday July 15, 09-Free Lunch and Learn-"Understanding Foundation Flood Vents. Where does our Liability begin? Where does it end?" from 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Course attendees will learn of the new ICC regulations and National Flood Insurance program regulations.
Just Above the Water: Florida Folk Art
6/30/2009 - 9/26/2009
The Charlotte County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department is pleased to present the Charlotte County Historical Center's new exhibit, Just Above the Water: Florida Folk Art. An opening reception will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. The Center is located at 22959 Bayshore Road. Hours are Tuesday through Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturdays, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Additional information may be found on our website at www.charlottecountyfl.com and click on the Historical Center link.
www.charlottecountyfl.com
Freedom Swim
7/4/2009
11 a.m.
The start is from the north end of the southbound US 41 bridge. Parking is available on the eastern side of US 41 adjacent to the north end of the northbound bridge. The finish is at Fisherman's Village in Punta Gorda. Be on the beach by 10:45 on the 4th of July. For more info call: 941-661-5622 or email: mhaymans@hotmail.com
Fourth of July Celebration
7/4/2009
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Center Court, Fishermen's Village. Free admission. Annual Freedom Swim, Live music, restaurant specials. Viewing of annual fireworks display over Charlotte Harbor begins at 9:00 pm. Call 639-8721 for more info.
Republican Night at the Ball Park!
7/4/2009
6 pm
Food, Fun and Fireworks! Charlotte Stone Crabs Game at the Charlotte Sports Park. Ticket, full buffet, baseball cap, and program, plus fun, fellowship and fireworks with your fellow Republicans. Cost: Just $25 ($20 under 12). Contact Bill Weller, Mid Charlotte County Republican Club, at bill@billweller.org by June 30th to purchase tickets.
Around the World with the Mancini Family
7/11/2009
7 pm
Turning Leaf Productions' "Around the World with the Mancini Family. At the Cultural Center, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte, FL. For more info call 941-204-0258 or visit: www.turningleafproductions.net
www.turningleafproductions.net
"Live at the Opry"
7/11/2009
7:00 pm
"Live at the Opry" will feature Loder, co-founder and co-producer of Turning Leaf Productions, along with country singer Terry McKinney and a country band out of Northern Florida. "Live at the Opry" will be presented at the Cultural Center Theatre, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte. Tickets are $16. For tickets, call at 941-206-5323 or online at www.turningleafproductions.net.
Charlotte County Day at the Rays
7/12/2009
1 p.m.
Special pricing and events for Charlotte County residents. For tickets, just visit www.raysbaseball.com/ccday and enter CHARLOTTE as the passcode to take advantage of this special offer.
www.raysbaseball.com/ccday
Babysitter's Workshop
7/14/2009 - 7/15/2009
8:30 am - 5 pm
offered by the Charlotte County Chapter of the American Red Cross. They also offer training in CPR (infant, child and adults) and first aid. For more info please call 941-629-4345 or contact the Health and Safety department at kolakowskid@redcross-charlotte.org.
Home Safety & Concealed Weapons Training
7/17/2009 - 7/19/2009
Presented by The Charlotte DeSoto Building Industry Assn. This course will prepare you to apply for your Florida Concealed Weapons License.
Topics covered will include Safety, Fundamentals of Marksmanship, Ballistics, Firearms Laws, Home Defense & Personal Protection... and more.
July 17 classroom training will be held at the CDBIA Training Room and includes lunch. 17984 Toledo Blade Blvd.
Port Charlotte, FL 33948-1021
July 19 training will be held at Bullseye Indoor Range, Palmetto.
$149.00; additional costs include ammo, targets and a $7 range fee.
Instruction provided by House Calls Firearms Training. Call CDBIA at (941) 625-0804. Space is Limited. PREPAID Registration Required. Register Early!
Find a registration form at: www.cdbia.com
40th Annual Christmas in July
7/17/2009 - 7/19/2009
9 am - 4 pm
at The Cultural Center. Free Admission. Santa will be there 12-2pm. Handmade Crafts, Bake Sale, Quarter Bingo, Cook-out and BBQ, Strawberry Festival, Holiday Decoration, Unique Gifts for All Seasons. $60 for each Vendor Table or Outdoor Space. For more info and reservations, call 941-625-4175 Ext. 253.
1st Annual Florida in Full Bloom, Plant & Garden Expo
7/18/2009
10 am - 5 pm
Free at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center, at 75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda is the site of Charlotte County Recreation's extravaganza showcasing a variety of vendors offering beautiful and unusual plants, flowers, herbs, etc. For more info call 941.639.5833.
Blood Drive
7/18/2009
11 am - 4 pm
Joe Cracker Sportsgrille & Tiki and Embarq Retail are partnering to do a blood drive at both their locations: 1020 El Jobean Rd., Port Charlotte.
Home, Garden & Fine Art Show
7/18/2009 - 7/19/2009
hosted by Fisherman's Village. Showcase your products/services in front of thousands of customers! Contact Carmen Lambert of Sunset Blvd. Promotions, LLC today at 941-379-0951.
"An Evening in Paris" cooking Class
7/23/2009
6 pm
The CARE Auxiliary invites you to "An Evening in Paris" cooking class at Pies & Plates. $50 donation to the Center for Abuse and Rape Emergencies. Call Millie at 380-3686 for tickets.
6th annual Fred Lang Foundation Summer Ball
7/25/2009
6 p.m.
Good food, friends, music, dancing, live and silent auctions. Isles Yacht Club. Benefitting children and family services at Charlotte Behavioral Health Care. Reservations, 639-8300 x 275.
New Teachers' Breakfast
7/29/2009
7:45 a.m.
Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce's annual event to welcome new teachers to the community. Charlotte Harbor Event Center. Reservation, 627-2222.
www.charlottecountychamber.org
The Back to School Carnival
8/1/2009
Sponsored by the Cultural Center of Charlotte County & the Charlotte County Public Schools. Every $6.00 donated will supply another child with the tools needed for their education. School Supplies are welcomed and can be dropped off at The Cultural Center! For more info, call at 941-625-4175 ext.253.
National Night Out – 2009
8/4/2009
Sponsored by the Punta Gorda Police Department to be held in a block party type setting at the Punta Gorda Housing Authority Gulf Breeze Apartment Complex. It will be a family event with food, games, and other community based commencial vendors.
Seafood Festival
8/15/2009 - 8/16/2009
at the Eagles Club 3296, 23111 Harborview Rd., Port Charlotte Sat. from 9:00am to 7:00pm and Sun. 9:00am to 5:00pm food games and fun for all ages. For more info call 629-1645.
Punta Gorda’s Five-Year Extreme Makeover Celebration
8/15/2009
At Laishley Park. This is a citywide event, with local sponsors, to help celebrate the recovery of the City since 2004. There will be local, state and national dignitaries, food, drinks, games, live bands and the evening will conclude with a fireworks show.
The Charlotte County Family YMCAs 8th Annual Surfin' Safari Party
8/22/2009
6 pm - 10 pm
at the Isle Yacht Club. Cost is $75 per person which includes sit-down dinner, music, entertainment, silent and live auctions. Proceeds will finance the rebuilding of the Hurricane Charlie Ravaged Edgewater Child Development Center that reopened on 05/18/09. Call 629-2220 for more info or to make reservations.
19th Annual Caladium Festival
8/28/2009 - 8/30/2009
Held in Lake Placid, Florida, the Caladium Capital of the World. Visit the citrus, foliage and wine & grape boothes. Contact the Greater Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce 863-465-4331 for more info or visit the website below;
www.visitlakeplacid.com
Family-to-Family Education Course
9/3/2009
6 pm
A free series of 12 weekly classes for family members and/or caregivers of relatives living with mental disorders at the Family Services Center, 21450 Gibralter Dr., Port Charlotte. Registration is required. Call: (941) 268-8033 or e-mail us: namiccfl@hotmail.com
Charlotte Harbor Parrot Head Club's 2nd Birthday Party
9/4/2009 - 9/7/2009
Join hundreds of Parrot Heads as they transform the community to "Margaritaville" all weekend with beach bashes, pool parties and more. Call 223-0269 for more information.
www.chphc.com
10th annual Ahthentic Maine Lobster Bake
9/19/2009
5:30 p.m.
The Charlotte County Historical Center's Lobster Bake with unique food, music and more. Call 629-7278 for more information.
7th Annual Fall Home & Garden Show
9/26/2009 - 9/27/2009
10 am - 4 pm
at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda 33950. For info on booth reservations call (239) 466-6300 or (866) 466-6300.
"The Nerd"
10/2/2009 - 10/10/2009
The Charlotte Players present one of the funniest plays ever written at the Cultural Center Theatre, 280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte, FL. Email: charlotteplayers@comcast.net, call 941-255-1022 or visit our website: www.charlotteplayers.org