#PUNTA GORD FREE#

#PUNTA GORD FREE#

Some of them include the Kiwanis Foundation of Charlotte County, the Punta Gorda Rotary, Gator Wilderness Camp, the Homeless Coalition, the Boys and Girls Club, the Animal Welfare League, CARE, Charlotte Alliance for Safe and Drug Free Community, the Visual Arts Center, Healthy Start, CHEC, Team Punta Gorda, Punta Gorda Historical Society, Punta Gorda History Center and Punta Gorda Historic Mural Society and more.The City of Punta Gorda is a Council-Manager form of government, which combines the political leadership of elected officials with the managerial experience of an administrator. Many Charlotte County organizations are participating this year - all with needs. Funds from the past five Giving Challenges have helped seniors and veterans cultural organizations vulnerable populations environmental causes and thousands of sheltered animals among others. For more information, call 941 639-8721 or visit This means a lot for organizations in our community that work to protect children and other vulnerable groups, help feed the needy, build homes for those who can't affort them, protect animals, preserve history, protect the environment, provide cultural enrichment and education and many other local causes. Security personnel will be offering golf cart rides throughout the evening to transport you from your car to the Village entrance.įishermen’s Village Waterfront Mall, Resort and Marina is located on Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. Overflow parking will be available off site at Former IMPAC building (900 West Marion Avenue) and Five Star Reality (across the street from Fishermen’s Village). Parking will fill up fast, so visitors are encouraged to arrive early. Their current critical need is for paper hygiene products.

Their mission is to provide hygiene, cleaning and non-perishable food items which serve over 500 individuals and 150 families each month.

The Sugar Plum Fairy, aka Bob “Fig” Newton, will make a special appearance and be available for photo ops.Īdmission: Patrons are being asked to bring toilet paper, paper towels and bleach to be donated to “Share The Blessings Ministry,” an all-volunteer, nonprofit charity benefiting those in need in Charlotte County. Other festivities include live music/dancing with the Shane Duncan Band, Juggling/balloon creations by Jeff the Juggler, Finest Face Painting by MaryRose, pictures with Santa (bring your camera!), complimentary refreshments courtesy of Village Merchants, and live radio remote with Todd Matthews of Seaview Radio. The Lee County Pipes and Drums Band will then parade through the Village, followed by a performance in Center Court. As the ribbon is cut, visitor’s will witness the reveal of the annual Lighting of the Village. Part of this year’s ribbon cutting will include a performance by Charisma, the premiere touring vocal ensemble at Charlotte High School. At 5:30 p.m., an official ribbon cutting will take place with Santa and City of Punta Gorda officials. Santa is expected at the Village front entrance courtesy of Punta Gorda Fire Chief Ray Brigg’s Antique Fire Truck. Turning Punta Gorda’s popular shopping and dining mall into a holiday aattraction, the display of more than one million lights and themed decorations draws both residents and visitors alike to enjoy beautiful traditional themed holiday décor and lights both inside and outside the Village. Fishermen’s Village will kick off its annual “Festival of Lights “ with the “Lighting of the Village” on Saturday, November 17.

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