COMMUNITY CALENDAR

September | October

September

Sept 1    Country Line Dance Lessons, $3/person, 7-9 pm, Center Court, Fishermen’s.  Call 941 575-8188 for information.

Sept 1 – 30   September is Yoga Month – Celebrate with The Yoga Sanctuary and challenge yourself to 20 classes in 30 days – Have your friends and family support you by sponsoring you for each class you complete – All funds collected go to the Peace River Wildlife Center – For more info visit www.theyogasanctuary or call 941.505.YOGA(9642)

Sept 2    Muttini Mingle The Floating "Yappy Hour" 5:30-8 pm.  Social time for people and their pets!  Call Salty Paws 575-7599 for more information.  Live Music by Reconnections Band.
  
Sept 2    THINK THURSDAY. See www.thinkthursday.com for info.

Sept 3    Destined performs variety and dance music 5-9 pm, Center Stage, Fishermen’s.

Sept 4   8am-1pm - Farmer's Market presented by the Downtown Merchants Association on Taylor Street in front of the Historic Courthouse.

Sept 4    Homeward Bound Greyhounds Pet Adoption 1-3 pm in front of Salty Paws, Fishermen’s.

Sept 4    The Yard Dogs perform Florida Cajun Music 5-9 pm, Center Stage, Fishermen’s.

Sept 6    LABOR DAY. 

Sept 6   Yoga & Kayaking Adventure – Discover the natural beauty of Charlotte Harbor – Enjoy a leisurely paddle across the harbor, a peaceful yoga session, and then lunch before paddling back – 9am – $65 – Brought to you by The Yoga Sanctuary and O-Sea-D Aquatics Adventures – For more info visit www.theyogasanctuary or call 941.505.YOGA(9642)

Sept 7 – 28   Meditation Series – The Yoga Sanctuary – Learn the tools needed to develop an ongoing meditation practice – No experience needed – 5:30pm – $40 –  For more info visit www.theyogasanctuary or call 941.505.YOGA(9642)

Sept 8    Country Line Dance Lessons, $3/person, 7-9 pm, Center Court, Fishermen’s.  Call 941 575-8188 for information.

Sept 9    THINK THURSDAY. See www.thinkthursday.com for info.

Sept 10   Punta Gorda's own Jim Morris performs Trop Rock music 5-9 pm, Center Stage, Fishermen’s.

Sept 11   8am-1pm - Farmer's Market presented by the Downtown Merchants Association on Taylor Street in front of the Historic Courthouse.

Sept 11   EVENT: 2ND ANNUAL PIRATE'S DAY FESTIVAL!  Fishermen’s  Village – 11 am – 9pm.  Costume contest, Belly Dancers, Treasure Hunt register at 11 am. (Noon-5pm); Yo Ho Ho !!! All ye Mateys and Wenches dance away the evening with the music of “Soul Machine” in Center Court, Fishermen’s. from 5pm-9pm and a Pirate’s Ball and adult costume contest at Harpoon Harry’s at 9pm!  Register at www.fishville.com.

Sept 11-12 Sullivan Street Arts and Craft Fair.  For info call Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce, 639-3720

Sept 13   Open Mic Night, 6:30-8:30 pm, Center Stage, Fishermen’s.  Come read, sing, listen and enjoy!  Presented by The Peace River Center for Writers.  Call 637-3514  for more information!

Sept 15-17 Florida Main Street Conference, Charlotte Harbor Events and Conference Center, Punta Gorda, for information see www.mainstreetpuntagorda.org or call Jan Sidebottom at 575-9099.

Sept 15   Country Line Dance Lessons, $3/person, 7-9 pm, Center Court, Fishermen’s.  Call 941 575-8188 for information.

Sept 16   THINK THURSDAY. See www.thinkthursday.com for info.

Sept 16   5-8 pm - GALLERY WALK. Downtown Merchants host an evening of music, arts, and tasting in downtown Punta Gorda.

Sept 16   SUNLOFT Open House during Gallery Walk.

Sept 17   Reconnections Band performs variety and dance music 5-9 pm Center Stage, Fishermen’s.

Sept 18   8am-1pm - Farmer's Market presented by the Downtown Merchants Association on Taylor Street in front of the Historic Courthouse.

Sept 18   POW/MIA Ceremony 1-3 pm, Center Court, Fishermen’s, presented by the Military Heritage Museum.  Call 575-9002 for details.

Sept 18   Reconnections Band performs variety and dance music 5-9 pm Center Stage, Fishermen’s.

Sept 19   The Eight Limbs of Yoga – The Yoga Sanctuary - Discover that yoga postures, while often the foundation of most yoga classes is only one aspect of the yogic journey – Lecture and experiential – 11am – $35 – For more info visit www.theyogasanctuary or call 941.505.YOGA(9642)

Sept 21   Chanting for Peace – The Yoga Sanctuary – Honor the UN International Day of Peace and Fall Equinox by chanting the sacred sound of OM 108 times – Free – 11:30am – For more info visit www.theyogasanctuary or call 941.505.YOGA(9642)

Sept 22   Country Line Dance Lessons, $3/person, 7-9 pm, Center Court, Fishermen’s.  Call 941 575-8188 for information.

Sept 23   THINK THURSDAY. See www.thinkthursday.com for info.
 
Sept 24   Father/Daughter Duo "Magen & Mike" perform variety and dance music 5-9 pm Center Stage, Fishermen’s.

Sept 25   8am-1pm - Farmer's Market presented by the Downtown Merchants Association on Taylor Street in front of the Historic Courthouse.

Sept 25   Beans & Seeds perform their eclectic style of music 5-9 pm Center Stage, Fishermen’s.

Sept 25   EVENT:  Anglers for Conservation "Hook Kids On Fishing" program, 11 am-2 pm, Center Court, Fishermen’s.. Free.  Presented by Coastal Angler Magazine.  Kids 6 to 16 will take part in clinics on casting, conservation, fishing safety and more!  Pre-registration required.  Call 941 639-2628 to pre-register.

Sept 29   Country Line Dance Lessons, $3/person, 7-9 pm, Center Court, Fishermen’s..  Call 941 575-8188 for information.

Sept 30   THINK THURSDAY. See www.thinkthursday.com for info.

Sept 30   Introduction to Yoga Series – The Yoga Sanctuary – 6 week series – Learn the basics to prepare yourself for a Level 1 class – 12 noon – $90 – For more info visit www.theyogasanctuary or call 941.505.YOGA(9642)

October

Oct 1   6 – 10 pm - OKTOBERFEST 2010 – In front of Historic Court House on Taylor Street, Downtown Punta Gorda – authentic German Food and Beer, LIVE MUSIC with Germany’s Dynamic Duo.  Contact Jerry Presseller, 941-391-4856.

Oct 1   Reconnections Band performs variety and dance music 5-9 pm Center Stage, Fishermen’s.

Oct 2   8am-1pm - Farmer's Market presented by the Downtown Merchants Association on Taylor Street in front of the Historic Courthouse.  
      
Oct 2   "Think Pink On The Pier" Breast Cancer Awareness fundraising event, 10 am-6 pm.  Benefits American Cancer Society and Susan G. Koman Foundation.  Memorial Walk, Bra Decorating Contest, Educational Symposium and more! Fishermen’s Village Participating merchants will be offering Pink on the Pier merchandise with a percentage of sales donated to Breast Cancer Awareness.  Live entertainment 4-8 pm presented by "He Said, She Said"!  Call 575-3067 for details.

Oct 2   Homeward Bound Greyhounds Pet Adoption 1-3 pm in front of Salty Paws, Fishermen’s.

Oct 6  Country Line Dance Lessons, $3/person, 7-9 pm, Center Court, Fishermen’s.  Call 941 575-8188 for information.

Oct 7  THINK THURSDAY. See www.thinkthursday.com for info.

Oct 7   Guitar Army, spontaneous jam session. Gilchrist Park at Sunset. Bring lawn chair.

Oct 7   Muttini Mingle The Floating "Yappy Hour" 5:30-8 pm.  Social time for people and their pets!  Call Salty Paws 575-7599 for more information.  Live Music by Singer/Guitarist Michael Hirst.

Oct 8  Punta Gorda's own Jim Morris performs Tropical Rock Music 5-9 pm Center Stage, Fishermen’s.

Oct 9 8am-1pm - Farmer's Market presented by the Downtown Merchants Association on Taylor Street in front of the Historic Courthouse.

Oct 9   Fishermen's Village annual OKTOBERFEST.  Events include:  East Elementary School PTO Pumpkin Patch; SW Florida German Shepherd Schutzhund Club obedience training demos 10:30 am & 1 pm; performances by Peace River, East Elementary and Sallie Jones School Chorus 11:30 am-12:30 pm; Live Music 1-3 pm featuring the Steinswingers Ooompah Band performing German and Bavarian Polkas, Waltzes and Marches and Peter and Edith performing your favorite German tunes 4-8 pm, Center Stage.  Village restaurants will feature German food specialties.  You can also vote for your favorite Scarecrow!  Just stop in participating merchant stores and vote for your chance to win a $100 gift certificate!   Call 575-3067 for details.

Oct 11 Open Mic Night, 6:30-8:30 pm, Center Stage, Fishermen’s.  Come read, sing, listen and enjoy!  Presented by The Peace River Center for Writers.  Call 637-3514  for more information!

Oct 12  Ashtanga Yoga Basics – 5:15 –  The Yoga Sanctuary – 6 week series – Learn the fundamentals of this challenging and invigorating practice - $90 for 6 weeks – For more information visit www.theyogasanctuary.biz or call 941.505.YOGA(9642)

Oct 13  The Yoga Sanctuary Teacher Training Program Information Session – 7pm – Free session that will answer all of your questions about this newly added program – For more information visit www.theyogasanctuary.biz or call 941.505.YOGA(9642)

Oct 13 Country Line Dance Lessons, $3/person, 7-9 pm, Center Court, Fishermen’s.  Call 941 575-8188 for information.

Oct 14 THINK THURSDAY. See www.thinkthursday.com for info.

Oct 14 Guitar Army, spontaneous jam session. Gilchrist Park at Sunset. Bring lawn chair.
 
Oct 15 Singer/Songwriter Roy Schneider performs acoustic lite rock music, 5-9 pm Center Stage, Fishermen’s.

Oct 16 11 am – 7 pm - ULTIMATE RIB FEST, Laishley Park, Punta Gorda – www.ultimateribfest.com.

Oct 16 Yoga for Tennis –The Yoga Sanctuary –  1pm – Learn yoga techniques that will  stretch and strengthen the muscles to increase reach and power, while preventing injuries –  $35 – For more information visit www.theyogasanctuary.biz or call 941.505.YOGA(9642)

Oct 16 8am-1pm - Farmer's Market presented by the Downtown Merchants Association on Taylor Street in front of the Historic Courthouse.

Oct 16 Youth Singer/Performer, Mike Imbasciani performs classic rock and blues, 5-9 pm, Center Stage, Fishermen’s.

Oct 19  10 am-11:30 am – Bird Migration & Nesting in Florida, FGCU, Herald Court Centre, $15 fee, Contact Nancy Staub, 505-7414, www.fgcu.edu/charlottecenter.

Oct 19 "Southern Express" performs 5:30-7:30 pm Center Stage, Fishermen’s. Come enjoy dinner, great music and dance the night away!

Oct 20  10 am – 11:30 am - Causes of the American Civil War, FGCU, Herald Court Centre, $15 fee, Contact Nancy Staub, 505-7414, www.fgcu.edu/charlottecenter.

Oct 20 Country Line Dance Lessons, $3/person, 7-9 pm, Center Court, Fishermen’s.  Call 941 575-8188 for information.

Oct 21 5-8 pm - GALLERY WALK. Downtown Merchants host an evening of music, arts, and tasting in downtown Punta Gorda.

Oct 21 Guitar Army, spontaneous jam session. Gilchrist Park at Sunset. Bring lawn chair. 
Oct 21 SUNLOFT Open House during Gallery Walk.

Oct 22 Singer/Piano Player Pat Walsh performs 5-9 pm, Center Stage, Fishermen’s.

Oct 23 8am-1pm - Farmer's Market presented by the Downtown Merchants Association on Taylor Street in front of the Historic Courthouse.

Oct 23 Salty Paws  BARKTOBERFEST Pet Costume Contest, 11 am-1 pm, Center Court, Fishermen’s.  Pre-registration required.   Call 575-7599 for more information.
  
Oct 23 Father/Daughter Duo "Magen & Mike" perform variety and dance music 5-9 pm Center Stage, Fishermen’s.

Oct 24 Harpoon Harry's  Halloween Extravaganza 12 Noon-4 pm.  Costume Contests for various age groups, entertainment, fun and games! Free.   Call 637-1177 for more details! 

Oct 25 Introduction to Yoga Series – 7pm – The Yoga Sanctuary – 6 week series – $90 – Learn the skills needed to safely and comfortably enter a Level 1 class – For more information visit www.theyogasanctuary.biz or call 941.505.YOGA(9642)

Oct 27 Country Line Dance Lessons, $3/person, 7-9 pm, Center Court, Fishermen’s.  Call 941 575-8188 for information.

Oct 28 THINK THURSDAY. See www.thinkthursday.com for info.

Oct 28 10 am – 11:30 am – History of the Circus, FGCU, Herald Court Centre, $15 fee, Contact Nancy Staub, 505-7414, www.fgcu.edu/charlottecenter.

Oct 28 Guitar Army, spontaneous jam session. Gilchrist Park at Sunset. Bring lawn chair.
 
Oct 29 7pm – Halloween Boo Ball, Punta Gorda Civic Association - Join us for dinner & drinks in a spooky carnival atmosphere with a professional DJ to keep you dancing! Guests will also enjoy a silent and live auction, costume contest and festivities. The Fourth Annual Halloween Boo Ball will benefit the Charlotte County Chapter of the American Red Cross.    Excellent sponsorship opportunities are available. www.hallowboo.com

Oct 29 National Recording Artist CHRIS MACARTHUR performs original and country classics 5-9 pm Center Stage, Fishermen’s.

Oct 30 8am-1pm - Farmer's Market presented by the Downtown Merchants Association on Taylor Street in front of the Historic Courthouse.
 
Oct 30 Singer/Piano player Pat Walsh performs 5-9 pm, Center Stage, Fishermen’s.