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Kindness Closet – Community Clothing Ministry The Kindness Closet at Trinity United Methodist Church is a free community clothing resource created to serve our North Port neighbors with dignity, compassion, and care. The closet offers [...]
An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home or school that is not accessible to the public. Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Age Group: Youth, Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years) Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Summer Learning
St. David's Jubilee Center, 401 S. Broadway, Englewood is open 10 a.m. to noon every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Free adult clothing on Tuesdays.
Falls are one of the leading causes of injury, especially for older adults. This class covers practical ways to make your home safer, improve balance, and reduce your risk of falling so you can stay independent and safe.
Magic: The Gathering is a fast‑paced, endlessly creative strategy card game where players become powerful planeswalkers, summon creatures, cast spells, and battle for victory. Whether you’re a seasoned Commander veteran or someone who’s only heard rumors about “the stack,” this meetup is all about c
Drop in and work on your quilting project in a social setting. The group members assist each other and sometimes share supplies. Registration is not required, but it is available in case you would like an email or text reminder about the event.
Enjoy a variety of summer reading program table-top crafts and activities this summer for all-ages, while supplies last. Including but not limited to: Kids/Teens - Paint, Plant & Grow! Paint your own pot, plant your seeds and watch it grow. Adults can enjoy coloring pages, too! Arts & Crafts Technol
Come and get assistance with genealogy research from experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.Bring your questions!REGISTER AT THE INFORMATION DESK. Adults, Seniors Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Genealogy
Enjoy special uninterrupted play time with your child in our drop-in FREE Partners In Play® (PIP) parenting education groups. Meet our Friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots can help you enhance your parenting skills even more. Hands-on developmental age appropriate activities,
Forever Fit is an exercise class for ages 55+. Join us and learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance, and endurance. Summer Learning Active Older Adult Living Healthy Living Adults Seniors
For ages birth to 23 months. Designed especially for babies, this informal social hour offers a cozy space to play, move, and explore while caregivers connect and chat. Soft music will be playing in the background to create a calm, welcoming space for play and early socialization. No registration re
Join us for songs, rhymes, play, and of course great stories! Engage kids in visual literacy, language development, and social skills in a fun class presented by our Youth Services team. Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Age Group: Babies (Birth
Join us for Adult Coloring Group on Mondays! (Make sure to check the calendar for full availability.) All materials provided. Arts & Crafts Adults
For children ages birth-24 months with caregiver. Wiggle and giggle to bond with your baby through books, rhymes and songs in this lap-sit program that introduces early literacy skills and encourages language, motor and social skills. Each program offers literacy tips and strategies to stimulate you
Preschoolers, get ready for games, activities, and crafts to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. This summer reading program is for birth to 5 years. No registration, but space and supplies are limited. This program is part of the America250 celebration. Arts & Crafts Technology &
Join us for storytime! Stories, rhymes, songs, and simple crafts for little ones and their special grownup. Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Age Group: Youth, Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years) Program T
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A Tuesday North Naples farmers market with produce, food vendors, and local market goods near Lake San Marino. Schedule: Tuesdays, 7:00 AM-noon.
A midweek market at Nathan Benderson Park near University Town Center with 50+ local vendors, food, local shopping, family-friendly browsing, and park views. Schedule: Tuesdays, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM.
Experience deep relaxation and calm through guided meditation designed to quiet the mind and reduce stress. Classes focus entirely on stillness and inner presence, with no physical movement; please arrive 10 minutes early. Call 239-252-7542 for more information.
@ Enjoy a staff-led, themed daily tour included with Garden admission. Daily Tours begin at 9:30am and last 30 minutes with up to 16 guests per tour. Upon arrival, refer to the daily schedule posted in the Garden to view the tour themes. Reserve your Daily Tour spot with a staff member at the ticket
Everyone is Welcome! Come repair your bike for free! Tools and parts provided. Come repair your bike with assistance from maintenance advisors! First Tuesday of every month from 10am-noon at EPIC Community Resource Center 697 [...]
Use 1 of 5 Brother sewing machines on Your Own Project. Must Know How to Sew. Machines Available on first come first serve basis. Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station,
St. David's Jubilee Center, 401 S. Broadway, Englewood is open 10 a.m. to noon every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Free adult clothing on Tuesdays.
Join us for a Storytime just for toddlers. We read stories, sing songs, and provide hands-on activities, all focusing on pre-literacy skills. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
This summer, reading becomes an adventure with Mission: Possible — our action-packed summer reading program FREE for middle school students! June 16 - July 23 Tuesday-Thursday 10:30am - 1:30pm To register visit Truly Valued Mission Possible Summer Camp
For mobile babies to 5 years old. Drop in to enjoy special play time with your child, meet our friendly Parenting Educators and discover how Forty Carrots Family Center can help you enjoy parenting even more. Space is limited, pick up a ticket at the Youth Desk the day of the event. Youth, Babies (B
Learn how to landscape for, attract and identify bees found on the Florida Suncoast. Learn how to attract and ID local bees. Learn how to identify a few of the most common and interesting bees. Then learn about what plants you can place in your landscape to help them thrive. Please register for this
Little ones and their special grown-ups are welcome to learn and practice yoga with Sarah of Venice Kids' Yoga. Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Age Group: Youth, Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Families Program Type: Healthy Living, Summer
Come and join other parents and their children for stories, crafts and songs.
Tired of forgetting passwords or writing them down on sticky notes? In this hands-on workshop, we'll learn how to have your phone remember them for you.
Get tied up in the art of macrame to create your own stylish plant holder. Participants will practice simple knotting techniques while crafting a functional, decorative piece to take home. Free terracotta pot provided! Registration required as supplies are limited. Arts & Crafts Summer Learning Life
Hear our toddlers ROAR! This summer, come and hang out with us on Tuesdays as we read a variety of dinosaur and rocky books that we will follow with a themed craft. This program is intended for children ages 1-4. This is not a series. Please register for each date individually. If you need to cancel
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Start Your Day with Connections, Conversation, and Community! Join the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, July 8th for our next Business Over Breakfast, hosted by our friends at The Daily Sun! This popular morning networking event is the perfect way to start your day alongside fellow busi
Englewood Car Crazy Every Wednesday morning 7:30 am until 10:30 am or until we run out of stories. Stop and grab a coffee & snack at one of Englewood’s great food and snack restaurant’s or [...]
@ On view now – July 12 in Fogg Café This juried exhibition features creativity cultivated by the team at Naples Botanical Garden. The Garden is a Living Canvas —of plants and of people. Our team works together to conserve the plants and habitats of the tropics, cultivate beauty, offer knowledge, an
The Board of Zoning Appeals meetings include public hearings where they primarily consider and make decisions on three types of applications: special exceptions, variances and appeals from a zoning official determination.
@ Enjoy a staff-led, themed daily tour included with Garden admission. Daily Tours begin at 9:30am and last 30 minutes with up to 16 guests per tour. Upon arrival, refer to the daily schedule posted in the Garden to view the tour themes. Reserve your Daily Tour spot with a staff member at the ticket
Regular Meeting of the West Charlotte Stormwater MSBU Advisory Board Find the latest information on the West Charlotte Stormwater MSBU webpage
An Agency Site is a stop such as a senior living community, nursing home or school that is not accessible to the public. Outreach Active Older Adult Living Adults Seniors
Don't try this at home! IMAG joins the library for a fiery summer reading program. Get ready for a messy, hair-raising, explosive, freezing and thrilling show! Watch IMAG create colorful fireballs, ignite giant Whoosh Tubes, light bubbles on fire in their hands, erupt a giant bubbling Nitrogen cloud
Creation Stations are the makerspaces in Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources. Makerspaces make it possible for people of all ages to explore, design and create! From sewing to crafting, to coding and designing, the Creation Station helps creatives transform ideas and turn them into re
Join us for stories, activities and an art project for children. Please dress children appropriately--they may be using paints, glitter, glue or clay, to name a few!
St. David's Jubilee Center, 401 S. Broadway, Englewood is open 10 a.m. to noon every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Free adult clothing on Tuesdays.
Join Sarasota Extension Services Master Gardeners for questions pertaining to Florida-friendly gardening, composting, and identifying insects. Homeowners can receive research-based lawn, landscape and pest management help from the University of Florida. These sessions are made possible through a par
Join Mr. Glen on his quest to repair a childhood storybook where the pages have been strewn throughout the world. Learn about fossils, landforms, geology, and earth’s place in the galaxy. Using simple machines, we will solve problems and reveal the locations of each missing page in this adventurous
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OneBlood donation drives helps maintain a steady and reliable blood supply for hospitals, especially in emergencies. By bringing donation opportunities directly into the community, OneBlood increases participation and helps save lives through accessible donation options. To thank donors for their li
Join us for Storytime with Barnes & Noble – summertime edition! To beat the heat, we’re moving the fun inside Barnes & Noble at UTC. Meet us indoors near the café on Wednesday, July 8, for stories, snacks and crafts starting at 10 a.m. Storytime on The Green is held the second Wednesday of every mon
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@ On view now – July 12 in Fogg Café This juried exhibition features creativity cultivated by the team at Naples Botanical Garden. The Garden is a Living Canvas —of plants and of people. Our team works together to conserve the plants and habitats of the tropics, cultivate beauty, offer knowledge, an
Regular meeting for the Agricultural & Natural Resources Advisory Committee
9am to 3 pm, Rotonda Marina, 117 Rotonda Circle. Donors receive $20 eGift Card, Chick-fil-A Coupon, Wellness Checkup. ID required. Appointments encouraged. Visit oneblood.org/donate-now(use sponsor code 39275) or contact Kathryn at 610-952-1333. Same Day, Time and Place, the Woman's Club will be col
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