"YaYa Girls Golf Tournament
7/26/2008
Registration at 7:00 am - Shotgun start 8:00 am
Breast Cancer fundraiser to be held at Bobcat Trail Golf Club, North Port. Cost is $65.00 includes green fee, cart continental breakfast & lunch. For more information call: 429-0500 or 258-6262.
5th Annual Summer Ball
7/26/2008
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Gala fundraising event presented by Fred Lang Foundation and Charlotte Behavioral Health Care at the Isles Yacht Club, Punta Gorda. Cash bar, dinner, live & silent auction & dancing. RSVP by July 15. For reservations or more information contact; Cheryl 639-8300; Jeri 575-1413; Natalie 637-5837.
Death By Chocolate Benefit
7/27/2008
1:00 pm
Performed by the Charlotte Players to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Charlotte County. It will be held at the Punta Gorda Woman's Club, 118 Sullivan. For reservations or more information call 625-6125.
Free Eye Screening
7/31/2008
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Free screening offered by Eye Centers of Florida, fron parking lot of Fishermen's Village.
New Teacher's Luncheon
8/6/2008
12:00 Noon
New teachers welcomed by the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce. Keynote speaker, Teacher of the Year, Adrienne McElroy. Cost for Chamber Member & sponsor a teacher $34.00. Register on line at www.charlottecountychamber.org or call 639-2222
Soldier Fun Day
8/9/2008
10:00 AM
Meet & thank 21 wounded veterans from the Iraq & Afghanistan wars at Charlotte State Bank, 2331 Tamiami Tr, Port Charlotte. Purchase sponsor flags at the bank to cover the cost of bringing these troops to the city and giving them a day to remember.
Back to School Carnival
8/9/2008
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Event at the Cultural Center will feature games, educational and safety information that is informative for parents & entertaining for students. Donations are needed to help elementary school age students have the needed supplies for the new school year. For more information contact Donna at 625-4175 ext. 253
National Marina Day at Fishermen's Village
8/9/2008
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
"Environmental Stewardship of Charlotte Harbor" at Fishermen's Village. Visit with local, state & national organizations who are stakeholders in Charlotte County and its aquatic and terrestrial environment. Free docking & hosting 70 vessels representing eight local boat clubs. Displays & promotions by marine-related organizations. Free, public is invited to attend. Call 941 575-3000 for
National Marina Day at Gasparilla Marina
8/9/2008
12:00 noon - 5:00 pm
Celebrate with a Hawaiian Luau! Music, Contests & raffles.Merchant booths, boat rides Marine, boating & fishing information and demonstrations, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and beverages.We provide the Lei, wear your Hawaiin attire. For more information call Christine at 941-697-2280
7th Annual YMCA Safari Party
8/16/2008
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
For Charlotte County Family's ...Let's rock the Jungle for completion of the new Child Development Center. Held at the Cultural Center in Port Charlotte.
Gallery Walk
8/21/2008
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Coll Jazz on a Hot Summer Night is this month's theme for teh gallery walk. Visit downtown merchants, restaurants and galleries. Live entertainment, food & drink samplings and demonstraions. for more information call 505-1915 or visit the website.
www.puntagordashopping.com
18th Annual Caladium Festival
8/22/2008 - 8/24/2008
Held in Lake Placid, Florida, the Caladium Capital of the World. Visit the citrus, foliage and wine & grape boothes. For more information contact the Greater Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce 863-465-4331 or visit the website below;
www.visitlakeplacid.com
Charlotte Harbor Challenge
8/22/2008 - 8/23/2008
TBA
Redfish, Trout, Snapper Tournament & Festival presented by Charlotte-DeSoto BIA. Festival will be at Laishly Park, proceeds to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Charlotte County. For more information 625-0804
Ultimate Rib Fest & Festival
8/23/2008
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hosted by the CDBIA at Laishley Park in Punta Gorda. Bring your family & your appetite. Booths, entertainment & a children's area.Local restaurants compete in the Rib Challenge, the winner will be judged, receive a trophy and bragging rights for a year! Proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Charlotte County. For more information call 625-0804 or visit the website: charlotteharborchallenge.com
The Whalley Stage at Laishley Park Dedication
8/28/2008
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free - Jim Morrison in concert to celebrate the dedication of the new Whalley Stage in Laishley Park dedicated to the memory of John Whalley IV. Information Marilyn Thorndycraft 505-1915.
52nd Englewood Jaycees Pioneer Days
8/29/2008 - 9/1/2008
Taste of Englewood and entertainment daily during the weekend at Pioneer Park. Carnival, Arts & much more. South Side of West Dearborn. For more information call Charlie Bush 941-475-2380
www.englewoodjaycees.com
Faces & Figures Exhibit
9/8/2008 - 10/2/2008
Awards reception September 11 at 7:00 pm
Open Mic Night
9/8/2008
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Read, sing listen and enjoy! Presented by The Peace River Center for Writers at Fishermen's Village Center Stage. Call 575-1976 for more information.
Welcome Back from Iraq
9/13/2008
12:00 Noon - 8:00 PM
Benefit concert/Fundraiser for Vets & families of the Iraq war. Lots of live music, pig roast, barbeque, booths & concessions to help raise funds. Presented by Concerts From the Heart at the Charlotte County Fairgrounds, Port Charlotte. For more information call: 941-423-1266
Hook Kids on Fishing
9/13/2008
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Presented by King Fisher Fleet at Center Court, Fishermen's Village. For kids ages 6-16, free. Pre-registration is required. Call 639-2628
Fishermen's Village Boat Show
9/19/2008 - 9/21/2008
10:00 am-6:00pm Fri/Sat - Noon-5:00 pm Sunday
Free Admission, see boats in and out of the water on display. For more information call 877 470-2825.
Sullivan Street Arts & Crafts
9/20/2008 - 9/21/2008
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Annual Event on Sullivan Street in Punta Gorda. 175 quality vendors along a three block section of downtown Punta Gorda. For more information call; 639-3720
POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony
9/20/2008
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Fishermen's Village, Center Stage presented by Vietnam Brotherhood, Echo Company, AMVETS Post 60 & the Military Heritage and Aviation Museum. For more information contact Kim at 575-2825.
2nd Annual Always Faithful Golf Scramble
9/27/2008
7:30am
To benefit the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund. Riverwood Golf Club. Info contact Bill Arbuckle 941-623-8405 or Marge Baker 941-875-0707
Mote Marine Mobile Lab Exhibit
9/27/2008
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Front Parking lot of Fishermen's Village. Free.For more information call 639-8721
Chrome Coming
9/27/2008
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Live Music & Food at Black Widow Harley-Davidson/Buell, 2224 El Jobean, Port Charlotte.
Charlotte County Chamber's Annual Banquet
10/4/2008
Wild Thing Art Exhibit
10/6/2008 - 10/30/2008
Exhibit featuring any wild animal and/or plant at the Visual Arts Center 639-8810
Faces & Figures Art Exhibit
10/8/2008 - 11/2/2008
Art of the Human Form as recreated by the artists of the Visual Arts Center, multi-media exhibition. 639-8810
Fine Arts & Crafts Show
10/11/2008
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
At Fishermen's Village. for more information call 639-8721 or 379-0951
Placida Rotary Nautical Flea Market
10/18/2008 - 10/19/2008
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
At the Fishery Resaurant, Placida. Boaters fun at the water's edge. A variety of marine & boat items, food & fun. Admission $3.00 Children under 12 free. For more information call 697-2271 Ext. 2 or go to the following website;
www.placidarotary.net
Edison Pops at Sunset
10/18/2008
Gates Open 5:00 pm - Showtime 7:0 pm
Spend an Evening under the stars with the Charlotte Symphony and Paul Todd at the Edison College, Charlotte Campus. General Admission $15.00 ($20. at gate)& bring a chair or blacket for seating. Reserved table seating $35.00.
IT Expo 2008: Imagine the Possibilities
10/24/2008
10:00am - 6:00pm
Technology vendors and displays showcasing the latest technology available for businesses and individuals. Location is Fisherman's Village. Featuring the Microsoft Across America Truck. Presented By PDQ Technologoy Solutions and Fishermen's Village.
Info: 941-235-7371
Annual "Boo Ball"
10/25/2008
7:00 pm
This Halloween Party Fundraiser is hosted by the Charlotte County Chapter of the American Red Cross. Enjoy a buffet of finger foods, complimentary beer & wine, auction, dancing, costume contest & festive activities at the Punta Gorda Isles Civic Assn Bldg. Throw on your Halloween attire – silly, scary or just plain “you” – and help raise money for a worthy cause! Contact Katheryn Whalen at 629-4345 or visit www.hallowboo.com for more info.