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Organized by the Sanibel Community Association, the first-ever Community Social will take place today, July 25, at 6 p.m. at The Community House on Sanibel.
Earlier this year, the facility announced that it would replace its monthly potlucks with a new social initiative that would enable attendees to enjoy the camaraderie, without having to worry about bringing a dish to share. For the new Community Socials, Resident Chef Jarred Harris will whip up the food.
The theme for the first event is “Taco Night Buffet.”
According to Harris, there will be crunchy and soft tacos, with the range of fillings to consist of shredded and ground beef, pork, chicken and fish. There will be char-grilled vegetables for a meatless option, along with black beans and rice. Cheese, sour cream and onion are some of the toppings.
He noted that there will also be homemade salsa and guacamole.
Adults are $15 per person; children ages 10 and under are $10. For an additional $5, attendees can enjoy churros served with ice cream and Harris’ dessert sauces, which are all made from scratch.
Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
For more information, call 239-472-2155 or visit sanibelcommunityhouse.net.
The Community House is at 2173 Periwinkle Way.
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The League of Women Voters of Lee County and the Alliance for the Arts will host a Candidates’ Forum for the race for State Attorney of the 20th Judicial Circuit.
It will be held on July 19 at 6 p.m. at the alliance, at 10091 McGregor, Fort Myers.
Candidates Chris Crowley, Amira Fox and Joseph Hoffman have qualified to run for the seat.
According to the league, each candidate will make an opening and closing statement. They will also be asked to respond to questions from the league, as well as from attendees in the audience.
It is free and open to the public; the community is encouraged to attend.
The remaining forums to be held at the alliance include:
– July 26 at 6 p.m.: State Representative, District 78
– Aug. 2 at 6 p.m.: U.S. House, Seat 19
For more information, contact Jim Pelstring, voters service chair for the League of Women Voters of Lee County, at voterservice@lwvlee.org.
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Lily & Co. will host its 12th Anniversary Celebration on July 13, with the raffle proceeds and portion of its day’s proceeds to benefit Community Housing & Resources on Sanibel.
It will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a raffle drawing held hourly for various prizes.
In partnership with Sanibel Catering Company by Bailey’s, a free full lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition, Lily & Co. will offer Half Off Half the Store for Half the Day.
The celebration will conclude with a champagne and cake-cutting ceremony.
The raffle tickets are $5 each or $25 for six tickets. They are available for purchase at Lily & Co.; CHR, at 2401 Library Way; and Bailey’s General Store, at 2477 Periwinkle Way.
Those unable to attend can make a donation to CHR via Lily & Co.’s Facebook page.
Lily & Co. is at 520 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel.
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The 28th Annual Independence Day Parade will take place today, July 4, at 9:30 a.m.
Free and open to the community, the route will start out from Tarpon Bay Road and Periwinkle Way. The parade participants will then travel down Periwinkle, before existing at Casa Ybel Road.
Hosted by the Friends of Don, dozens of floats are anticipated for the event.
The grand marshal for this year’s parade is the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife. The theme selected for the 2018 event, which CROW helped to pick out, will be “Wild About America.”
Awards will be handed out for: best float for commercial, small entry, not-for-profit and family; best salute to the U.S. military; most patriotic; best nature theme; best original design; and best music.
The public is welcome to bring chairs or something to sit on.
Attendees are also encouraged to bring a bag to collect goodies thrown by the floats.
Periwinkle will be closed from Donax Street to Tarpon Bay from 9 a.m. until about noon.
For more information, contact Trish Phillips at 239-246-2981.