Tag: Boca Grande Community Center
Our sweet Miss Dee: 1941-2017
BY MARCY SHORTUSE – If Louise du Pont Crowninshield could be called “the fairy godmother of Boca Grande,” Dee Wheeler could most certainly be called “the mom of Boca Grande.” There is not...
Furry friends from here to eternity
■ SUE ERWIN
When you’re placed in the awful position of deciding what to do when your pet is nearing the end-of-life stage, you are faced with some serious questions:
How do I know it’s time?
Is...
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day West of Galway
BY SUE ERWIN – Keep your St. Patrick’s Day mood going all throughout the weekend and come listen to the West of Galway perform Irish music on Sunday, March 19 at 5 p.m. Bring your golf...
It’s Strawberry Festival time!
■ STAFF REPORT.
Don’t forget to stop by the 19th annual Strawberry Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Boca Grande Community Center grounds.
The live auction begins at 2 p.m. in the...
Step it up and join the 5K fun
■ STAFF REPORT
The Boca Grande 5K run will be held this Sunday, Feb. 26. Staff at the Boca Grande Community Center would like to ask all islanders to please share the road with the runners and...
Strawberry Festival happening tomorrow
■ STAFF REPORT
Nearly 70 businesses, individuals, families and local clubs have stepped up to provide items for the Strawberry Festival’s live and silent auctions on Saturday, March 4.
“It’s an...
Berries, bargains and much more: The Strawberry Festival returns on March 4
■ STAFF REPORT.
Take 55 flats of strawberries, 55 dozen biscuits, 48 cans of whipped topping, 24 cases of hotdogs and brats, and you have a few of the makings for the 19th annual United...
Economic Summit 2017 planned
■ BY SUE ERWIN
Residents are invited to a financial discussion at the annual 2017 Economic Summit planned for Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 3:30 p.m. in the Boca Grande Community Center Auditorium....
Residents meet and greet with Senator Benacquisto
■ BY SUE ERWIN
An informal roundtable discussion with State Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto was held on Thursday, January 5 at the Boca Grande Community Center.
Residents were invited to come and...