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The Boys & Girls Club of Charlotte County is hosting our Fall-O-Ween Event on Saturday, October 18th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and we would love for your organization to join us as a vendor for this fun-filled community event. We kindly ask that vendors provide candy at their tables for the children who will be visiting each station. You're also more than welcome to include a game or activity at your booth. If you're able to attend, please let me know how many tables and chairs you will need so we can reserve your spot accordingly. Contact Maria Jenkins Mjenkins@bgcofcc.org 941-787-4263

We are excited to invite you to be a vendor and/or sponsor at our Veteran Family Fun Day on November 8th, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This event will celebrate and honor the service of our local veterans and their families, and we would love for you to join us in offering your support and resources to this important community gathering. As a vendor and/or sponsor, your participation will help make the day even more meaningful for our veterans and their families. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to connect with the community, share your services or products, and show your support for those who have served. Contact Stacy Jones stacy.jones@sci-us.com for details.

The next session of Gulf Coast Host is quickly approaching! As we prepare for the upcoming season, you’ll find this fast-paced, 90-minute presentation is perfect for you or your front-line team members who interact with visitors daily. Participants will learn about the wide range of things to see and do in our area—so the next time someone asks, “What can I do around here?” you'll have great answers at the ready. The next session takes place Friday, September 19 at 10:00 a.m. at the Punta Gorda-Port Charlotte Association of Realtors. Click here to learn more and register.

Charlotte County Community Services presents LinkedIn 101: Stand Out, Get Noticed, Get Hired at 3 p.m., Sept. 3 at the Port Charlotte Public Library located at 2280 Aaron St., in Port Charlotte. This hour-long informative workshop helps you develop a strong presence on LinkedIn. Learn how to develop plug-and-play profile templates, networking hacks, and strategies to make LinkedIn work for you. All attendees receive a free 20-page “How to Be a LinkedIn Sensation” digital workbook. Anne Ryan, a successful and celebrated career coach, speaker, and workshop presenter, will lead the free workshop. Space is limited to 30 participants. Registration required, call 941-764-5562 or visit https://charlottecountyfl.libcal.com

Art classes are now open for registration at the Visual Arts Center of Punta Gorda! Explore your creativity with classes in Painting, Pottery, Jewelry, Drawing, Glass, Fiber, Resin, Photography, and more. New to art or experienced, there's something for everyone. Looking for a shorter option? Try a half- or full-day workshop - focused sessions to learn new skills or refine techniques. Want a fun night out? Join our Art Socials, create a project, and take it home the same evening.

Charlotte County Libraries & History presents: LinkedIn Get Hired, Wednesday, September 3rd, at 3 p.m. at the Port Charlotte Public Library, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte FL 33952. For questions, please call 941-764-5562. This workshop will give you strategies to make LinkedIn work for you. This unique seminar is led by Anne Ryan, a renowned career and resume coach with over 20 years’ experience in the tech and business fields.

We’re beyond honored to announce that B-29 Doc is joining the lineup for the 2025 Florida International Airshow! One of only two B-29 Superfortresses still flying in the world today, Doc is a living piece of WWII history—and YOU have the chance to see it up close right here in Charlotte County. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness a true warbird legend in action. When: November 1 & 2 | Punta Gorda Airport, for Tickets: FloridaAirshow.com To learn more about Doc: b29doc.com

CAMPAIGN KICKOFF FOR COMMISSIONER STEPHEN R. DEUTSCH Please join your fellow veterans, first responders, elected officials, community figures, and Team Deutsch on August 30th at Post 110 on Harbor Blvd for the official 2026 Campaign Kickoff for Commissioner Stephen R. Deutsch! Gourmet BBQ, live entertainment, good friends, and good times. Please RSVP as this is setting up to be the MOST attended Deutsch event ever (and we all know what a statement that is!!!). RSVP: PHONE: (941) 830-5585 EMAIL: Team@StephenRDeutsch.com

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The Punta Gorda Rotary Club has changed its Thursday lunch meeting location to the Four-Point Sheraton by the Harbor at 33 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda. Lunch meetings start promptly at noon on Thursdays. If you would like to learn more about Rotary and its service opportunities in our community, if you're a prospective member, or a Rotarian elsewhere, please join us for lunch one Thursday. Please reach out to Punta Gorda Rotary at rotary33950@gmail.com.

Art Classes | May - September – Sign Up Now! Explore your creativity this summer with hands-on art classes for all ages and skill levels! New Youth Classes: Pottery, Fabric Painting, Cell Phone Photography, Friendship Bracelets, and a Painting Workshop. Plus, try our NEW Tai Chi sessions with Sharon Fultz, Wednesdays & Fridays in the gallery. Small class sizes - register early! Also on view: “Coastal Vibes,” “Reimagine,” and “Over the Bridge” - free exhibits open to all. Onsite at the Visual Arts Center VisualArtCenter.org | (941) 639-8810

The C.A.R.E. ReUse Store, located in Port Charlotte, at the Mid County Mini Transfer Station, 19765 Kenilworth Blvd, Hours: Tues –Sat, 9-3:30pm, 941-624-3488, plays a vital role in supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes throughout Charlotte County. By donating gently used household items, you’re contributing directly to C.A.R.E.’s programs, which provide safety, advocacy, and resources to individuals seeking to rebuild their lives. Join us in turning unwanted belongings into hope. Donate today and be part of the solution for survivors in Charlotte County.