COASTE | COMMUNITY EVENTS
OCTIFEST ON THE BEACH April 12 Our annual Octifest fundraiser is the single
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largest influx of funds to Sanibel Sea School each year. Sanibel Sea School is a unique nonprofit dedicated to promoting marine conservation by deepening the engagement of those who value, understand, and care for the ocean. “Our goal is to reach the broadest range of people possible — all age groups, all backgrounds, all developmental needs. We want to create a legacy of environmental literacy through positive ocean learning experiences for everyone touched by Sanibel Sea School.” This year’s fundraiser is on the causeway islands leading to Sanibel. For more information and advance tickets: www.sanibelseaschool.org.
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MONDAY AFTER THE MASTERS April 14 The 3rd Annual “Monday After the Masters” golf tournament benefits the Captiva Community panel, the recognized governing agency of Captiva, whose mission is to preserve Captiva’s unique island lifestyle. Open to the public at South Seas Island Resort and played on one of the finest golf courses in Florida, according to Conde Nast . For information: dsmock@southseas.com. UPCYCLE! ART FEST April 16 Sanibel’s first fine arts and crafts festival with artistic inspirations that use only repurposed and re-envisioned materials. The free event take place at the J.N. “Ding” Darling Visitor & Education Center from 9 AM to 4 PM, featuring all manner of works for display, judging, sales and of course, fun. Information: dingdarlingsociety.org/upcycleartfest. Apr 16
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CHILDREN’S SPRING FESTIVAL April 19 Calling all kids to the Sanibel City Park for Easter egg hunts at 10 AM (ages 4 and
younger) and 10:10 AM (ages 5 to 8). Activities include a bounce house, giant slide, face painting and pony rides. Arts and crafts run from 10 AM to 1 PM. An activity armband is $10. Easter Bunny photos are $5. Information: www.cecikids.org.
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HOLIDAY EGG HUNT April 19 If you’re in Boca Grande, meet up at Boca Grande Community Center by 9:50 AM to scramble for eggs in a hunt that begins at 10 AM for the 4-and-younger age group, followed by ages 5 to 7 and 8 to 11. Information: www.leeparks.org.
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