CAPTIVA CIVIC ASSOCIATION The Captiva Civic Association will host its last Porch & Patio of the season on April 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Captiva Civic Center on Captiva.

Reservations are open for the Captiva Civic Association’s last Porch & Patio of the season.

The Porch & Patio Aloha Party will take place on April 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. outdoors on the porch and patio at the Captiva Civic Center on Captiva. Free and open to the public, the casual cocktail party will feature live music, bar refreshments and light fare, along with a chance for the community to connect.

“The Porch & Patio series is designed to bring the community together,” CCA Executive Director Emily Hess Ankerson said of the seasonal offering. “It’s a social event and is open to the community.”

The Aloha Party theme will serve as the perfect send-off to close and celebrate the season.

“In Hawaiian tradition, aloha can be a welcome or a farewell,” she said.

Hawaiian-themed attire is encouraged but not required.

“Hawaiian shirts or sundresses or tropical clothing,” Ankerson said.

Catering by Leslie Adams will serve up hors d’oeuvres.

“She knows the theme and will do something to go with our aloha party theme,” she said.

There will be a donation bar with refreshments.

The CCA will also hold a silent auction featuring about a dozen items.

Ankerson explained that they had a lot of donations come in for the CCA’s ABC Gala, which took place in February. They were not able to use some of the items and others came in too late to include.

“We still wanted to honor the people who donated them,” she said.

“We have some antique mirrors, some unique original artwork, an antique ship’s wheel,” Ankerson added, noting that auction packages will also be available. “And we have a private tiki cruise.”

The proceeds will go to the CCA Foundation, which supports the CCA and other island organizations.

CCA apparel will also be available for sale, including a new limited edition shirt featuring the ABC Gala Octopus Painting that was designed by local artist Lacy McClary.

The Pfeifer Realty Group is the sponsor for this season’s series.

“So this is a free event for the community,” she said.

While it is free, RSVPs are requested.

To RSVP, visit https://ccacaptiva.org/ or the Captiva Civic Association on Eventbrite.

The community is encouraged to come out and enjoy the evening.

“It’s a tradition for the CCA to do an end-of-season farewell party. It’s in celebration of a full season and a farewell for now to our friends who go home north or to other places for the summer,” Ankerson said. “It’s just a nice way to celebrate the end of the season on the islands and to gather with neighbors and other members of the community.”

For more information, visit the CCA website or contact 239-472-2111 or info@ccacaptiva.org.

The Captiva Civic Center is at 11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva.

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IF YOU GO

What

Porch & Patio Aloha Party

When

April 4 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Where

Captiva Civic Center, 11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva

Details

Free for the public, but RSVPs requested