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GULFSHORE OPERA is a regional opera company presenting
in Charlotte, Lee and Collier counties enriching the community by
presenting high quality opera theatre and classical vocal music and
offering musical education programs. Its mission is to make opera
accessible to the general public by maintaining affordable ticket
prices and a wide range of performance experiences suitable for
diverse audiences. For more information call 239-529-3925 or visit
www.gulfshoreopera.org
CHARLOTTE EXTENSION SERVICES - The University of
Florida IFAS Extension Service serves local needs by providing
research-based information concerning agriculture, horticulture,
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™, 4-H Youth Development and Sea
Grant programming. Specific programming includes the Master
Gardener Program, 4-H clubs and non-traditional youth programs.
For more information, call 941-764-4340 or visit http://charlotte.
ifas.ufl.edu/.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - Charlotte 2-1-1 is an easyto
dial number that connects you to health and human services
information, as well as community and government numbers and
volunteer/donation opportunities. When you have questions, call
2-1-1. Cell phone and TTY users call 941-205-2161.
CHILD CARE RESOURCE & REFERRAL - The Early Learning
Coalition of Florida’s Heartland can provide free, customized,
computer generated referrals to legally operating child care,
including family child care, centers, faith-based, pre-K, Head Start
and school-age programs. The ELCFH can also provide families with
vouchers for the state funded Voluntary Pre-K program and financial
assistance for child care. For more information call 941-255-1650 or
visit the office at 2886 Tamiami Trail, #1, in Port Charlotte or www.
elcfh.org.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
The following organizations are active in Charlotte County and
offer programs for youths:
• Charlotte County Historical Center
• Charlotte County Parks & Recreation
• Charlotte BMX
• Pop Warner Football
• Boys & Girls Club
• Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts
• New Operation Cooper Street
• 4-H Club
• SkateParks
• SKY Family YMCA
AIRLINES
ALLEGIANT AIR
www.allegiantair.com
• Reservations: 702-505-8888
• Baggage Service Office/Lost & Found: 866-719-3910
• Destinations: Allentown, PA; Akron/Canton, OH; Asheville,
NC; Bellevill, IL; Cedar Rapids, IA; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus,
OH; Dayton, OH; Des Moines, IA; Fort Wayne, IN; Grand Rapids,
MI; Greenville/ Spartanburg, SC; Harrisburg, PA; Huntington, WV;
Indianapolis, IN; Kansas City, MO; Knoxville, TN; Lexington, KY;
Moline/Quad Cities, IL; Niagara Falls, NY; Peoria, IL; Pittsburgh,
PA; Plattsburgh, NY; Portsmouth, NH; Raleigh/Durham, NC;
Rockford, IL; South Bend, IN; Springfield, IL; Springfield/Branson,
MO; Toledo, OH; Youngstown, OH
/www.gulfshoreopera.org
/elcfh.org
/www.allegiantair.com
/deepcreekgolf.com
