Ballyhoo... your local calendar of events

 Barbara Anne’s Jewelry ...

Easter sale at Barbara Anne’s Jewelry. Twenty percent off all jewelry. Many new items in 14kt and 18kt gold, pearls, gemstones and sterling silver. Lots of nautical and sealife items and Boca Grande, Gasparilla Island jewelry. Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 410 Park Ave, Suite 1. Call (941) 964-1776.

Frondezvous ...

Friday night in the Pink Pony Courtyard. Live music by Fred Andy with Wild Bill’s Cigar Box Guitars, design your own tie-dye shirt and local sourdough bread.

Venice Theatre ...

“The Learned Ladies,” Moliere’s witty, classical verse comedy showing on Friday, April 11 to Sunday, May 4 at the Pinkerton Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W, Venice. Tickets $35.

VeniceTheatre.org

Cedar Point Lecture ...

The Lemon Bay Historical Society will paint the picture of how Englewood became such a central fishing and marine research town on Friday, April 11 at 10:30 to noon, 2300 Placida Rd., Englewood. Register at
ChecFlorida.org/lectures-cedar-point.

US Coast Guard ...

GPS/Navigation for Mariners - US Coast Guard-Approved Boating Safety Course will be held on Saturday, April 12, 8:30 a.m. at the South Gulf Cove HOA , 14859 Ingraham Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL. 33981. Preregistration is required (941) 249-5848 or email
abbrengle.uscgaux@gmail.com.

Classical Music ...

The Florida Wind Band will be performing “The Dream of Angus” on Saturday, April 12 at 6 p.m. at the Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, 11330 Burnt Store Rd., Punta Gorda. FloridaWindBand.org

Lemon Bay Playhouse ...

“Mary Ellen DePetrillo Comedy Show.” Experience the laughter and charm of a clean stand-up comic on Saturday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. 96 W. Dearborn Street, Englewood. Tickets $27. LemonBayPlayhouse.com

Green Flash ...

The Green Flash band will be at Miller’s Dockside on Saturday, April 12 at 8:30 to 11 p.m.

Earth Day Celebration ...

Join the Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) at the Englewood Earth Day Festival on Sunday, April 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Buchan’s Airport Community Park. 1390 Old Englewood Rd., Englewood.

Fashion Show & Lunch ...

The Lighthouse United Methodist Church is holding a fashion show and luncheon on Monday, April 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Limited space, sign-up in the Fellowship Hall.

Casual Birding ...

On Monday, April 14 at 8 a.m., birding expert Ken Blackshaw will lead a casually paced guided walk through Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve, 3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood. The preserve includes upland habitats, along with freshwater ponds and brackish water wetlands that attract a wide variety of birds.
LemonBayConservancy.org

All That Jazz ...

Tony DeSare: Sinatra & Beyond, described as “two parts Sinatra and one part Billy Joel,” will perform on Monday, April 14 at 5 p.m. at the Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium, 131 1st St. W. For tickets or additional information call (941) 964-0827 or FriendsofBocaGrande.org.

Venice Theatre ...

Alter Eagles will perform a tribute to The Eagles on Monday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave., Venice. VeniceTheatre.org

Coffee & Conservation ...

SUP Englewood event will be hosting a discussion with Diane Coll on oyster restoration, Tuesday, April 15 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Englewood Chamber of Commerce, 601 S. Indiana Ave., Englewood. Learn about oysters with the Lemon Bay Conservancy. RSVP Required at SUPenglewood.com

Let’s Talk About Florida ...

Join author Lyn Millner to discuss her book “The Allure of Immortality” on Tuesday, April 15, from 4 to 5 p.m. via zoom. No charge to register!
BocaGrandeHistoricalSociety.com

 Art Around the Corner...

   Original art for sale by Boca Grande artist Rae Medgyesy, Thursday, April 17,18, 19, 4th St. & Palm Ave. 

Seashell Hunt...

  Join the Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) for the Great Seashell Hunt on Wednesday, April 16 at 11:00 a.m.at the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse. Kids 2 to 12 years of age (parent/guardian supervision required). Reserve your spot BIPS.org

President & Politics ...

“Designing Camelot: The Kennedy White House Restoration and its Legacy” lecture by Stewart McLaurin on Wednesday, April 16 at 4:30 p.m. at the Boca Grande Community Center, 131 First St. W., Boca Grande. Call (941) 964-0827 or FriendsofBocaGrande.org.

Holy Week at UMC ...

Gulf Cove United Methodist Church Maundy service, Thursday, April 17 at 5 p.m. Please bring a simple potluck meal to share, the Tenebrae Service on Friday, April 18 at 6 p.m. and multiple Easter services will be held on Sunday, April 20. 1100 South McCall Rd. GulfCoveChurch.com or call (941) 697-1747.

Art on the Screen ...

“Perugino: Eternal Renaissance” showing on Thursday, April 17 at 5 p.m. in the Auditorium at the Boca Grande Community Center, 131 First St. W., Boca Grande. Tickets $25. Call (941) 964-0827 or FriendsofBocaGrande.org.

Chamber Mixer ...

The April Mixer will be hosted by Grande Aire Services on Thursday, April 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 330 E Railroad Ave., Boca Grande.

Trunk Show ...

Special Effects & Gasparilla Outfitters will be hosting a trunk show on Saturday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring Julie Salvetti and Linda Tilson and her hand-painted silk scarves and accessories.

Ongoing Local Events ..

Bridge Club will be meeting on Monday at 1 p.m. at Miller’s Marina. Register at bgdbc.org.

Mangroves/Manatees Kayaking Tour every Monday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Don Pedro Island State Park. Registration required. (941) 265-2925/SUPEnglewood.com

Free Guided Nature Walks every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 9 a.m. from November to May. For registration and information visit ChecFlorida.org or call (941) 475-0769.

Croquet is temporarily postponed on the Island, but the Sarasota County Croquet Club has free instruction every Tuesday at 10 a.m. Contact (978) 929-9000 or
BocaGrandeCroquet.com for more information and updates.

Gasparilla Island Lighthouse Climb Tours- A paid climb and tour on Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. BIPS.org

Boca Bargains Boutiques open every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon and Saturday from 9 to 3 p.m. on Banyan Street through May 3.

Frondezvous, The Pink Pony’s Market every Friday night in April from 6 to 9 p.m. Featuring local artists and vendors. 471 Park Ave.

Boca Grande Farmers Market, 4th & Bayou Ave., Boca Grande, every Friday through April 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. BuyLocalLee.com

Easter Celebration

Good Friday - April 18

Easter Sunday - April 20

Stations of the Cross - Good Friday, April 18 at 12 noon. Begins at Our Lady of Mercy courtyard for all Island Churches, parking at the end of Wheeler Rd.

Ecumenical Sunrise Service - Sunday, April 20 at 6:45 a.m., a new location atGasparilla Island Lighthouse (Range Light). Bring chairs or blankets if you desire.

Lighthouse United Methodist Church - 300 Gilchrist Avenue.
Thursday, Communion Service, 6 p.m.
Easter Sunday 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Liturgical Service

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church - 390 Gilchrist Ave.
Good Friday, April 18 at 1:15 p.m., in the church.
Easter Sunday Service 8 a.m. service on the beach at 4th St. Seawall; 9:30 a.m. in the church (with brass & choir)

First Baptist Church - Will be worshiping at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church at 11 a.m.

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church - 240 Park Ave.
Thursday Mass at 6 p.m.
Good Friday: Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion: 3 p.m.
Saturday: Solemn Easter Vigil, Saturday, 8:30 p.m.
Easter Sunday, 7, 9 and 10:30 a.m. in the Family Life Center