Tag: Boca Grande Strawberry Festival

Boca Grande UMW Strawberry Festival just around the corner on March 7

February 28, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

BY SUSAN HANAFEE – George Benisek can’t say how many handmade bowls he’s donated to the United Methodist Women’s (UMW) annual Strawbery Festival. He just knows that when Boca Grande/Michigan resident...

Winner, winner – a French-themed dinner! Island residents reap benefits of 2019 Strawberry Festival winnings

February 7, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – Ooh, la la! That is what guests had to say as they entered the Lavender Bistro on Pilot Street Friday evening. The Bistro, also known as the home of Dennis and Marsy Doan, was the...

Profile: Rebecca DeRosa

December 27, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN Rebecca DeRosa has been keeping busy helping out with charity events this holiday season. She recently led a fundraiser for Boca Grande’s Lighthouse United Methodist Church. More than...

United Methodist Women give to 25 organizations after amazing Strawberry Festival success

■ STAFF REPORT The United Methodist Women of Boca Grande announced this week the distribution of $79,700 to 25 charitable organizations. The monies were raised during the 19th annual Strawberry Festival...

It’s Strawberry Festival time!

March 3, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ 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 tent...

Strawberry Festival happening tomorrow

February 24, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

■ 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

February 10, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

■ 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 Methodist...

Strawberry Festival to feature artists Mitchell, Hannah and many more

February 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

Artist John Mitchell BY SUSAN HANAFEE – What do the United Methodist Women’s Strawberry Festival and Boca Bargains have in common? Artist John Mitchell, Sr. for starters. Mitchell is a frequent...