LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Summer and fall news at BGCC
To the Editor:
The summer has been an active season at the Boca Grande Community Center, and that will continue through the fall. Here are some highlights of what has happened and what is to come at the Boca Grande Community Center, 131 First Street West:
Summer Camp
Lee County Parks & Recreation staff wrapped up a successful summer camp. Camp was at full capacity of 60 campers for six weeks, Monday, June 19, through Friday, July 28. The children enjoyed art at the Art Center every Monday, presentations by the Lee County Library Summer Reading Program, a beach cleanup and numerous field trips. A few of the favorites were to Sky Zone, Mote Marine, the Sarasota Circus and Sun Splash water park. A huge thank you the Boca Grande Woman’s Club for supporting our summer camp program. Without their support these amazing trips would not be possible.
New Park Ranger
Lee County Parks & Recreation has hired a new Park Ranger, who is scheduled to start in Boca Grande this month.
Wheeler Road Community Park
Remediation of the dog park was delayed in August due to a shortage of construction materials. They are back working daily and hope to have the project finished this fall.
Youth Fishing Tournament
Saturday, Sept. 16, 9-11 a.m.
Grab your fishing pole and tackle box and come join the family fun at our youth fishing tournament. Tournaments are for boys and girls ages 13 and under. Bait will be provided (no lures allowed). All children must be supervised by a parent or guardian for this event. This is a catch-and-release tournament. For more information or to register, please contact Dawn in the Lee County Parks & Recreation office – Room 9; call 239-533-2923; or email dbalsizer@leegov.com.
Sponsored by the Boca Beacon, Boca Grande Marina and Lee County Parks & Recreation.
Fall Festival
Thursday, Oct. 26, 3-5:30 p.m.
Come out to the center for our annual Fall Festival. Festivities include bounce houses, a cake and pumpkin walk, tractor pictures, guess the candy jar count, and goodie bags. One bag of individually wrapped candy per child is appreciated (please drop candy to the Lee County Parks & Recreation office, Room 9 by Tuesday, Oct. 24). Sponsored by the Boca Grande Woman’s Club, The Friends of Boca Grande and Lee County Parks & Recreation.
Turkey Hoop Shoot
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 4-5:30 p.m.
Community Center Basketball Court. The Turkey hoop shoot contest is a free event for children 17 and under. The contest will feature three “around the world” spots on the court marked specifically for the age group. The top three competitors in each age group will advance to the final round.
Prizes are awarded for first place in each age group as follows:
• 5 & under
• 6-9
•10-14
•15-17
For more information or to register, please contact Dawn in the Lee County Parks & Recreation office, Room 9, or 239-533-2923 or dbalsizer@leegov.com. Sponsored by the Boca Beacon and Lee County Parks & Recreation.
Community Center Closures
The Boca Grande Community Center will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
To inquire about the activities listed above, please contact Dawn Balsizer at (239) 533-2923 or dbalsizer@leegov.com.
Tim Engstrom
Communications Specialist
Lee County government
