The community is invited to attend an upcoming event that will take place at the island school.

The Sanibel School’s Parent Teacher Association will host a “Valentine’s Movie Night on the Lawn” on Feb. 2 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the pavilion on the school’s grounds on Sanibel. Free and open to the public, it will feature a showing of the movie “Shrek,” along with food trucks, a photo booth and more.

PTA member Samantha Britt explained that the event was originally planned for mid-December. However, a strong storm blew in and the group decided to postpone it until after the holidays.

“Due to the weather and the winds, we could not have the projector and movie display up,” she said.

Britt reported that the movie is an opportunity to bring the school and the community together.

“We do a couple fundraisers a year to help our PTA and our school and our students, but one of our other missions is to give back in other ways,” she said.

Seating and the food trucks will open at 5:30 p.m.

“It will be on the small lawn next to the pavilion, so we encourage people to bring their own blankets or chairs,” Britt said, adding that the PTA will have a few bleachers set up for attendees to use.

The participating food trucks will include Kona Ice, Red Roc Cravings and The Dawg Pound.

“Those are available for purchase,” she said.

In addition, the PTA will provide some free items.

“Free popcorn, free bottled water and a free treat — candy and fruits snacks,” Britt said.

There will also be a photo booth set up with props.

“People can bring and use their own camera,” she said.

The movie will begin at 6:15 p.m., approximately 15-30 minutes after sunset.

“We tried to bring in more of a story type of kids’ movie that would be great for boys and girls,” Britt said, noting that “Shrek” also contains some adult content, so it should be enjoyable for all ages.

“And it has that underlying love story between Princess Fiona and Shrek, so it ties in with our Valentine’s theme,” she added.

The PTA will have its merchandise table on-site.

“We have new long-sleeved shirts for children and adults and children’s zip-up jackets,” Britt said. “We also always have our welcome table, where people can learn about the PTA and what our mission is.”

She noted that people do not have to have a child enrolled at the school to be a member.

A group of middle-school students are volunteering their time to assist with the set up before the movie. In addition, Billy Kirkland, of Billy’s Bike Shop, usually helps and lends coolers for the water bottles.

“He donates all of his time,” she said.

While the event is free and open to the public, the PTA is asking for RSVPs.

“It gives us a better idea on what to expect,” Britt said.

To RSVP, visit https://www.evite.com/event/0348MWYHUWEDPUJAUEPOVN5B26VDOI.

The community is encouraged to plan to attend.

“People should come out and enjoy their time,” she said. “Bring the kids, bring the grandkids and enjoy a community event together — and have some good food that’s normally not offered on the islands.”

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/sanibelschoolpta/ or contact SanibelSchoolPTA@gmail.com.

The Sanibel School is at 3840 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel.

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IF YOU GO

What

Valentine’s Movie Night on the Lawn

When

Feb. 2 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Where

The Sanibel School, 3840 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel

Details

Free and open to the public, but RSVPS appreciated