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June - September — Community Events
June 5
SELF DEFENSE CLASS FOR SENIORS June 5 Burglars and petty thieves see seniors, especially older women, as “targets of opportunity.” Seniors can level the playing field with an easy-to-learn self-defense class, designed specifically for seniors. Taught by 5th degree Dan level black belt master Ingrid Oliver, the class will focus on protection strategies for seniors. Participation costs $10, and RSVP required to (239) 489-8472. Friday, June 5 at 3 PM. www.sanibel-captiva.org. B4 WEEKEND: BEACH, BOURBON, BBQ & BEER June 19 - 21 Soak in the rays on a white sand beach, savor the ultimate BBQ, sip well-aged bourbon or take a spin around the island in a Porsche 911. It’s all part of the historic Gasparilla Inn & Club’s Second Annual B4 Weekend (Beach, BBQ, Bourbon & Beer) June 19-21. Experience Florida and barbecue as it was meant to be. www.fortmyers-sanibel.com. June 19- 21 SUMMER READING PROGRAM KICK OFF - SANIBEL PUBLIC LIBRARY June 13 Teens and grammar-school-aged children can enroll in the Summer Reading Program; enjoy games, crafts and popcorn. Participants will receive a special gift when they sign up. Please call Youth Librarian Barbara Dunkle at: (239) 472-2483 ext. 201 for more information. There is no charge to participate in this Library program. Saturday, June 13 at 10 AM. www.sanlib.org. TODDLER TIME AT SANIBEL PUBLIC LIBRARY Mondays Weekly Bring your one and two-year-old toddlers and join in the fun as we sing songs, do finger-plays and tell stories on the flannel board. Toddlers will also enjoy exploring our new Early Literacy Center that features new soft sculptures as well as manipulatives - including unit blocks, sorting games, magnetic letters, puzzles and numbers - to encourage curiosity, imagination and play. Toddler Time meets Mondays at 10 AM, locals and non-residents welcome! No registration required. www.sanlib.org. BATTLE ON THE BLUEWAY SUP RACE May 30 - June 30 The Battle on the Blueway SUP Race will be held Saturday-Tuesday, May 30-June 30, on the Calusa Blueway in Fort Myers Beach, FL. This sanctioned WPA points event will feature two distance races (seven mile and two mile), a kids’ and Special Olympic race, a demo day, vendors displaying paddle merchandise, and non profits displaying nature / history materials and artifacts. This is a family oriented event with a festival atmosphere that brings paddling and Florida’s native wildlife and Calusa heritage together. www.paddleguru.com. FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS CRUISE July 4 Enjoy the Sanibel Island fireworks from the water on the Fireworks Cruise! Patrons will cruise the tranquil waters of San Carlos Bay, by “Bird Island.” Guests will partake in watching the beautiful Sanibel sunset, followed by a great view of the Sanibel Fireworks! Join us on the Miss Paradise, Dolphin Waters, and Sun Princess to view the show. Each vessel fits up to 49 passengers. Departs 7:30 PM and returns at 9:30 PM. www.adventureinparadiseinc.com. July 4 Mon days
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