Johann Fust Foundation Book Sale
Monday, Nov. 13 through 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Johann Fust Library, 1040 W 10th Street, Boca Grande
Hundreds of almost-new and used hardback and trade
paperback books, DVDs, CDs and rare books. Come and do
your holiday gift shopping.
The sale runs Monday, Nov. 13 and Tuesday, Nov. 14 from
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to
noon. Call (941) 964-0211 for more information.
The Sunshine State
No Appointments and a Tank of Gas
Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2 p.m.
Boca Grande Community Center’s Auditorium
Interested in a different perspective on Florida history &
landmarks? The Boca Grande Historical Society presents Tim
Dorsey, New York Times best selling author of 20 novels and a
recipient of the John D. MacDonald Award for excellence in
Florida fiction. For more information and to purchase the $15
tickets see BocaGrandeHistoricalSociety.com or call (941) 964-
1600. Tim Dorsey’s books will be
available for purchase at the event.
Royal Palm Players: Duets
Wednesday, Nov. 15 through
Saturday, Nov. 18
Boca Grande Community
Center’s Auditorium
The curtain opens with “Duets” a
staged reading on Wednesday., Nov. 15th through Friday, Nov.
17 at 7 p.m. and on Saturday Nov. 18 at 5 p.m.
Please stop in the Royal Palm Players Office, located at the
Boca Grande Community Center, for your season tickets or
you can purchase tickets online at RoyalPalmPlayers.com, by
phone (941) 964-2670 or at the box office. The office is
located at 131 First St. W. at the Boca Grande Community
Center.
Boca Grande Art Center’s Fall Art Exhibit
Member’s Opening Reception
Thursday, Nov. 16, 5 to 7 p.m.
Boca Grande Art Center, 236 Banyan Street, Boca Grande
The Boca Grande Art Center along with Gulf to Bay
Sotheby’s is hosting a “Welcome Back -Members’ Opening
Reception”on Thursday, Nov. 16, from 5 to 7 p.m.
The fall show continues Friday, Nov. 17 & Saturday, Nov. 18,
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to
4 p.m.
Come to the Art Center where paintings, sculptures,
jewelry and more are on display for sale, all created by
local artists. For more information call(941) 964-1700.
Lighting of the Village: Holiday Christmas Celebration
Saturday, Nov. 18, 5:30 to 9 p.m.
Fishermen’s Village, 1200 W Retta Esplanade, Punta
Gorda
All are invited to come and be festive and enjoy viewing
over one million lights and holiday themed decorations.
There will also be parade, live music, photos with Santa,
refreshments and so much more.
Admission is a canned food item or toiletries to be
distributed by Share the Blessing Ministry. For more
information see fishville.com
Turkey Hoop Shoot
Saturday, November 18, 10 a.m.
Boca Grande Community
Center,
131 First Street West, Boca Grande
All ages are encouraged to attend,
winners in many age categories. Registration will take place
the day of the event between 9:15 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.
Shoot the most hoops in your age category and win great
prizes! The three top competitors in each age division will
advance to the final round. Call (941) 964-2564 for more
information.
2016 Gasparilla Island Fly Fishing Tournament
Tuesday, November 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Entry fee is $300 per two-angler team. The cocktail
party/ captain’s meeting is
on Monday, Nov. 20 at 6
p.m. at P.J.’s Seagrille in
Boca Grande. Anglers depart
from the Pink Elephant
Docks in Boca
Grande on Tuesday. Tickets
are $35 at the door for cocktail party, everyone is invited.
Monies raised go to the Boca Grande Pass and Sunset
web camera projects. Call Gasparilla Outfitters at (941)
964-0907 or go to GasparillaOutfitters.com
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thursday, November 23
Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk
Saturday, November 25
5 to 8 p.m., Downtown Boca Grande
Great sales in the stores, refreshments abound and
Santa will make his first appearance of the season in Boca
Grande with toys for the kids. Call the Boca Grande Area
Chamber of Commerce at (941) 964-0568 for more
information.