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Ballyhoo... your local calendar of events
Catch a car show, some kids’ fishing and check out some pearls ...
Ariel Ltd. sale ...
Beginning June 1, Ariel summer store hours are Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sundays. 444 4th St., Boca Grande.
Timeless Elegance at Barbara Anne’s Jewelry ...
Join in celebrating the beauty of June and the timeless allure of pearls. Visit Barbara Anne’s Jewelry today to explore their shimmering collection. Let them help you find the perfect June birthstone piece that resonates with your style. Embrace elegance with pearls. Shop at Barbara Anne’s Jewelry now!
Range Light climb ...
The 2023 climb schedule is out. June 3, 5, 10, 12 and 17. Climbs are weather-permitting. Adults $15, children under 12 $5. BIPS.org
Lunch and a show ...
“How I Became a Pirate” presented at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre on Friday, June 2 through June 30, 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft. Myers. Lunch & show tickets $25 at BroadwayPalm.com.
Dinner and a show ...
“Footloose” presented at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre now through July 1. 1380 Colonial Blvd, Ft. Myers. Dinner & show tickets $85. BroadwayPalm.com
Kids Classic ...
Gasparilla Island Kids Classic is hosted by the Boca Grande Chamber on Saturday, June 3. (941) 964-0568
Cruisin’ on Dearborn ...
Hundreds of cars & thousands of car lovers will converge on W. Dearborn St., Englewood on Saturday, June 3 from 2 to 8 p.m. Free admission.
Grow Up ...
“Trey Kennedy: Grow Up” will be performing on Saturday, June 3 at 7 p.m. at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Pkwy., Ft Myers. Tickets at bbmann.evenue.net.
Run/Ultra Race 5K ...
Brokentrack ULTRA & Durti’s Broken 5K will be run on Saturday, June 3 at 7:30 a.m. The event will be held at 129 Carmalita St., Punta Gorda. Register at RunSignUp.com
Summer movie nights ...
CoolToday Park will be showing “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” on Sunday, June 4 at 5 p.m. Children ages three and under are free, while tickets for ages four to nine are $3, and ages 10+ are $7. Tickets available now at CoolTodayPark.com/movies or at (941) 413-5004. Parking is free, and seats will be available in the seating bowl. No outside food, beverages or chairs are allowed inside stadium. The Superior Pools Tomahawk Tiki Bar & Grill will be open for full dinner service.
Theatre ...
What happens after last call just might change your life. “Now and Then” presented by the Lemon Bay Playhouse on Wednesday, June 7 through June 25, 96 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood. Tickets $25
LemonBayPlayhouse.com
Baubles & bubbly ...
Enjoy an evening of art & fun as you make many different styles of earrings. Learn jewelry-making techniques. Sessions begin with a glass of champagne served at 6 p.m. and end before 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 7 at Visual Arts Center of Punta Gorda, 210 Maude St, Punta Gorda. Tickets $45. Register at VisualArtCenter.org.
Trivia night ...
The Bay Preserve at Osprey, 400 Palmetto Ave., Osprey is hosting a family-friendly trivia night on Friday, June 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. This month’s theme is “Water, Water, Everywhere!” Free event, but registration is required at ConservationFoundation.com.
Ladies ‘Howl at the Moon’ ...
Ladies, get your fishing poles ready! Hosted by Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum, (941) 964-2878 on Saturday, June 10.
Car show ...
Join Kappy’s Karts at Rotonda Plaza, 5855 Placida Rd., Englewood for fun, food and cars. Saturday, June 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your car, invite some friends and have fun!
Summer movie nights ...
CoolToday Park will be showing “The Lego Movie” Sunday, June 11 at 5 p.m. Children ages three and under will receive free admission, while tickets for ages four to nine are only $3, and ages 10+ are $7. Tickets are available now at the CoolTodayPark.com/movies or by calling (941) 413-5004. Parking is free. Seats will be available in the seating bowl. No outside food, beverages or chairs are allowed inside the stadium. The Superior Pools Tomahawk Tiki Bar & Grill will be open for full dinner service.
Nature walk ...
Join Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center for a guided walk through the scrub and pine flatwoods. Wednesday, June 14 from 8 to 9 a.m. Amberjack Environmental Park, 6250 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood. Register at tome@checFlorida.org or call (941) 475-0769.
Nature explorers ...
Just for kids! Wade in the grass flats of Little Sarasota Bay and use dip nets to collect the baby creatures that live there - fish, shrimp, crabs and maybe even a seahorse! For children ages five to 10. A parent or guardian must be present. Those attending are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the shore following this fun-filled morning. Bay Preserve at Osprey, 400 Palmetto Ave., Osprey on Saturday, June 17 from 9 to 11 a.m. Free event, but registration is required at ConservationFoundation.com or call (941) 918-2100.
Red Gill tarpon tourney ...
Have you fished in a tarpon tournament yet this year? The last one of the season is Saturday, June 17 Hosted by William Woodroffe. Call (813) 310-1609. Don’t miss out!
Craft Festival ...
30th annual Downtown Venice Craft Festival. Some of the nation’s best crafters will converge along the Avenue on Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 101 W., Venice Ave., Venice. Free event.
Blues Fest ...
Fishermen’s Village is proud to host our first Blues Fest, featuring talented blues artists from around the country at our Dry Beach. Saturday, June 17 from noon to 10 p.m. at 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. Featured artists include Joey Gilmore Band, Dottie Kelly Band and Rockin’ Jake.
Concert ...
“Grease in Concert: A tribute to the music of Grease.” Venice Performing Arts Center on Saturday, June 17 at 7 p.m. 1 Indian Ave., Venice Tickets $35. VenicePerformingArtsCenter.com
Summer Movie Nights ...
CoolToday Park will be showing “Top Gun Maverick” on Sunday, June 18 at 5 p.m. Children ages three and under will receive free admission, while tickets for ages four to nine are only $3, and ages 10+ are $7. Tickets are available now at the CoolTodayPark.com/movies or by calling (941) 413-5004. Parking is free, and seats will be available in the seating bowl. No outside food, beverages or chairs are allowed inside the stadium. The Superior Pools Tomahawk Tiki Bar & Grill will be open for full dinner service.
VBS ...
Kids age four through those leaving grade five are invited to Gulf Cove United Methodist Church, where they will launch on a cosmic quest through our Vacation Bible School. The VBS will be held Monday, June 19 through Friday, June 23, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. After the opening ceremony, all VBS kids (and their families if they choose to eat with us) will receive a free, kid-friendly dinner. Register at GulfCoveChurch.com. or call the church office at (941) 979‑9927 by June 15. Registration is limited. Gulf Cove UMC is located at 1100 South McCall Rd., Port Charlotte.
Hermitage ...
“The Many Languages of Jennifer Croft,” featuring Jennifer Croft on Tuesday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Heritage Beach, Manasota Key. Additional information and registration $5 at HermitageArtistRetreat.org/calendar/.
Nature walk ...
Join Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center at Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park, 6791 San Casa Dr., Englewood for a guided walk through old-growth pine flatwoods and mangrove fringe. Wednesday, June 21 from 9 to 10 a.m. Call (941) 475-0769.
Watershed Summit ...
The 2023 Watershed Summit will be held on Wednesday, June 21 and Thursday, June 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda. The Summit will feature expert presenters exchanging ideas on how to further water and wildlife protection across Central and Southwest Florida, with interactive audience question-and-answer sessions. To register online or for additional information about this free event, please visit chnep.org/2023-watershed-summit.
An Evening with the Arts ...
Charlotte County Arts Showcase “An Evening with the Arts” in the Gulf Theather at the Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda on Thursday, June 22 at 7 p.m. Enjoy the opportunity to see a potter’s wheel in action, young people singing and performing, a taste of opera and the glorious sound of an orchestra.
Tickets $24. Go to GulfTheater.org.
Fundraiser! ...
The Englewood Alano Club and Englewood Ford have partnered in a raffle to give away a brand new 2023 Ford Escape! Drawing will be held on Saturday, June 24 at Englewood Ford. Please email your questions to info@englewoodalanoclub.com.
You do not need to be present to win. Proceeds will go to building fund towards the club’s future home. Only 600 tickets will be sold, so get your ticket while supplies last! Tickets are $100 each (a small fee for online purchases).
Have a graduate? ...
Are you or do you know someone who’s graduating from a local high school or college this year and has ties to Boca Grande?
The Boca Beacon would love to celebrate their accomplishments and feature a photo and a short biography of the graduates. Please send photos and a biography to
Food donations needed!
Please continue to support The Englewood Helping Hand blue barrel campaign. This off island mission supports and helps those in need right in our backyard!
There are blue barrel locations around Boca Grande in front of the Barnichol, at the registration building at the Boca Grande Club, at Parsley-Baldwin Real Estate, at Englewood Bank & Trust, at the Post Office and two more barrels at the Lighthouse United Methodist Church.
Here are some suggestions:
Tuna Fish, Spaghetti Sauce, Canned Meats, Ramen Noodles, Cereal/Pancake Mix, Canned Veggies, Rice/Snacks, Canned Fruit, Pasta/Mac & Cheese, Soups/Chili, Canned/Dried Beans, Evaporated Milk, Peanut Butter/Jelly, Canned Sloppy Joe, Deodorant/Razors, Bar Soap, Feminine Products, Condiments, i.e., Ketchup, Mustard, etc.
Interested in volunteering, or have questions, call Jane at (941) 223-2367 for further information.
Boca Grande Church Service Schedule
• Lighthouse United Methodist Church - 300 Gilchrist Avenue.
Worship service held at 10 a.m. (in-person & live-streamed on Facebook). bglighthouseumc.com
• First Baptist Church - 421 4th St. W. In-person worship is at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Adult Sunday School is at 9 a.m. on Sunday.
(941) 964-2386
• Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church - 240 Park Avenue.
Weekday mass at 8 a.m., Saturday Vigil mass is at 5 p.m., Sunday
masses at 9 & 10:30 a.m. Confessions: Saturdays 11:30 a.m. to noon.
(941) 964-2254
• St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church- 390 Gilchrist Ave. Sunday worship is at 9:30 a.m. in-person & live-streamed on YouTube. Pastoral care is always available by calling (941) 964-2257, ext. 1.
standrewsbocagrande.org