Ballyhoo
Ballyhoo... your local calendar of events
Summer Art Market, The Highwaymen, Adventure at the Library ...
Barbara Anne’s ...
Stop in and see our summer clearance $15 and $25 clothing sale racks. Storewide 20 percent off jewelry and clothing.
Sincair’s vacation ...
Sinclair’s Food Truck will be closed as of Friday, July 19 and will reopen in August.
Aura Boutique ...
The Aura Boutique in Englewood will be closed for vacation Saturday, July 20 to Saturday, July 27. They will reopen on Monday, July 29.
Summer Art Market ...
Englewood Art Center is presenting their annual Summer Art Market on Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 350 S. McCall Rd., Englewood. High quality, original, contemporary and diverse art with fine crafts vendors, food trucks outside, live music and creative activities for the young and young at heart. The market is free and open to the public.
The Highwaymen ...
The Summer Exhibition of Selby Gardens in Downtown Sarasota is The Florida Highwaymen: Interstate Connections from Saturday, July 20 to Sunday, Sept. 15. B 1534 Mound St., Sarasota Call (941) 366-5731.
Lunch & Learn ...
The OCEAN (Our Charlotte Elder Affairs Network) is hosting a financial literacy luncheon on Tuesday, July 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 24TwentyOne Event Center, 2421 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte. Topics will include insurance, wills and trusts, financial planning and banking solutions. Register at OceanPortCharlotte@gmail.com or call (941) 763-2195.
Online at the Library ...
Join in on this online author event with Elizabeth Acevedo and learn the power of poetry on Tuesday, July 23 from 2 to 3 p.m. Register for this online event at
LeeLibrary.librarymarket.com/events/.
Create & Sip Art Social ...
Wire Wrap & Wine - Shall We Shell with Diana Reinhard on Tuesday, July 23, 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St., Punta Gorda. New creative projects each month. Wine and snacks are included. Tickets $45 VisualArtCenter.org.
Adventure at the Library ...
Adam’s Animal Encounters for Kids with SWFL Wildlife Biologist Adam Pottruck. Learn more about animals on Wednesday, July 24 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Boca Grande Community Center, 131 First St., W Boca Grande.Call (941) 964-2488.
Create & Sip Art Social ...
“Etched wine glasses” a Wine & Art Party. Create a set of playfully etched wine glasses that are dishwasher safe and won’t fade over time. On Wednesday, July 24 at 6 p.m. at the Visual Arts Center, 210 Maud St., Punta Gorda. New creative projects each month. Tickets $45 VisualArtCenter.org
Hermitage ...
“Interrupted History” with Fellows Jeffery Renard Allen and Yasi Alipour on Thursday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m. Hermitage Campus, 6660 Manasota Key Rd., Englewood. Register at
HermitageArtistRetreat.org
Art Exhibition Reception ...
Join the Venice Art Center for the “Make an Impression” exhibition reception on Friday, July 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. In the Pat Buster Main Gallery will be “Make an Impression”, an exhibit showcasing submitted pieces from members of the Venice Art Center, as well as non-members. Appetizers and drinks will be provided during the reception. This is a free event. 390 Nokomis Ave. S, Venice.
Family Movie Night ...
Gulf Cove United Methodist Church invites you to “The Naughty Nine.” It will be shown on Friday, July 26, at 6 p.m., inside the church. Bring your own snacks and drinks. Free popcorn available. (Please, no drop-offs.) Gulf Cove UMC is located at 1100 S. McCall Rd., Call (941) 697-1747 or
email GulfCoveUMC@gmail.com
Pineapple Fest ...
The Pineapple Fest Kick-off Bash begins on Friday, July 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, 5827 Riverside Dr., Punta Gorda. Live music, food trucks, sweet treats, beverages and more. The festival continues on Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. PeaceRiverGardens.org
Family Fun Day ...
Venice Art Center Family Fun Day on Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice Free family fun, meet your favorite super hero, wear costumes, arts & crafts, food and drinks, photo booth.
Arts & Craft Show ...
The Largest Indoor Summer Arts & Craft Show on Saturday & Sunday July 27 & 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Charlotte Harbor Event & Conf. Center, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda
Antique Fair ...
Historic Downtown Arcadia, West Oak Street, Saturday, July 27 at 8 a.m. TreasureAlleyArcadia.com
Boating Course ...
America’s Boating Club-Peace River is holding the How To Use a Chart Seminar on Saturday, July 27 at 9 a.m. at PRSPS Education Center, 21243 Olean Blvd., Port Charlotte FL (941) 584-5993 or
AmericasBoatingClub.org/learn
Sales Tax Holiday ...
2024 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins on Monday, July 29 through Sunday, Aug. 11. Visit FloridaRevenue.com/BacktoSchool for details.
Nighttime Wading ...
Embrace your inner nocturnal side for two hours of night time wading adventure through sea grass beds of Lemon Bay on Tuesday, July 30 at Cedar Point Enviro. Park, 2300 Placida Rd., Englewood from 7:45 to 9:45 p.m. Register at ChecFlorida.org
Ongoing Local Events
LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS
Fresh Harvest Farmers Market at Downtown Wellen, 19745 Wellen Pk Blvd., Venice every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WellenPark.com
Wellen Park Night Market at Downtown Wellen Park, 19745 Wellen Park Blvd., Venice. Held on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 6 to 9 p.m. WellenPark.com
The Venice Farmers Market is in front of City Hall, 401 W. Venice Ave. Saturday hours from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information, go to thevenicefarmersmarket.org.
The Punta Gorda Farmers Market is located at the corner of Taylor and Olympia in downtown Punta Gorda. The market is every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. For more information visit puntagordachamber.com/punta-gorda-farmers-market
Dearborn Street Market is open Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 335 W. Dearborn St., Englewood. Now accepting vendors.
ENTERTAINMENT & EDUCATION
Guided Nature Walks
All walks begin at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays from May to October. On these walks with CHEC volunteers, you will search for and learn about plants, animals, fungi and more that live in Charlotte County preserves. Bring plenty of water, insect repellent, sunscreen and clothing that protect from insects and plants. Advance registration is required at ChecFlorida.org
Downtown Wellen Music Series on the first and last Friday of every month on Solis Hall stage, 19745 Wellen Pk Blvd., Venice from 6 to 10 p.m. WellenPark.com
Dueling Pianos Night on the third Thursday of the month from 6 to 10 p.m. on the stage of Solis Hall, 19745 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice. WellenPark.com
Summer Camps
Visual Arts Center A new theme each week and new projects every day. Camps through July 26.VisualArtCenter.org
Education
Gasparilla Maritime Museum Come visit the Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum at Whidden’s Marina! View the tarpon tournament footage and history on the new TV. 190 E 1st St, Boca Grande. Open Monday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call (941) 964-4466.
Boca Grande Historical Society & History Center is open to the public Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free to all. For more information call (941) 964-1600.
Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum has new Summer hours come explore the rich history. Tuesday through Saturday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Englewood Sailing Association keeps delivering their agenda of teaching youngsters ages eight to 17 the basics of sailing by offering three Learn to Sail Summer Camps.
The latest LTS students along with C.H. Ritt, President of ESA, proudly display their graduation certificates.
The class managed to complete their duties in spite of high winds and rain during their week. They were able to show off their newly learned sailing skills by skippering a boat for their family on the last day of class and will likely be coaching new students in the future!
Graduating Students: Addie Yoder, Elizabeth Kerr, Isaiah Hartsell, Katya Pavlyshyna, Olivia Biagoli, Sebastian Bennett, Preston Yanda, Ella Yanda, Jacob Rathmell, Paityn Depergola, Skye Smith, Jonathan Nitikin, Leona GoswDami, Emma Van Valin, Isaac Sukarsky, Baile Bennett, Evren Yidirim, Jacob Eaton, Jaysa Hill, Nicholas Kerr, Ryan Biagoli, Stevens Baker, Austin Hoffman, Benjamin Zimmer, Chjarlize Baker, Jakson Barbagallo, Jaylee Hill, Leandra Demarco, Preston Yanda, Tighe Jacobs
Boca Grande Church Service Schedule
Lighthouse United Methodist Church - 300 Gilchrist Ave. Worship begins at 10 a.m. on Sundays. bglighthouseumc.com.
First Baptist Church - 421 4th St. W. Worship will be held at 11 a.m. on Sundays. Pastor Beatty can be reached at (941) 276-1546.
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church - 240 Park Ave. Saturday Vigil mass is at 5 p.m., Sunday masses at 9 & 10:30 a.m. Confessions: Saturdays 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. (941) 964-2254.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church - 390 Gilchrist Ave. Sunday worship will be in-person at 9:30 a.m. and online live-streamed on YouTube. Pastoral care is always available by calling (941) 964-2257, ext. 1. standrewsbocagrande.org.