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The Island Seniors’ Trash & Treasures Sale is set for this weekend at the Center 4 Life.
The membership group will host the annual event on Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the proceeds helping to subsidize programs, staffing hours, fitness equipment and more at the center that the funding received from the city of Sanibel does not cover. Approximately $13,000 was raised at last year’s sale.
The gently used items run the gamut, from linens, housewares, lamps and home dcor, to children’s toys, chairs, shelving and other furniture, and pet accessories. There are even holiday decorations.
As of Oct. 25, there was a possibility there might be some bicycles available.
One of the big draws is the jewelry. With hundreds of pieces, they range from necklaces, rings and pins, to earrings, clip-ons and more. There is sterling silver, as well as pieces by Chico’s, Trifari and Coro.
A new element at this year’s event is a china cabinet available for sale, with the proceeds to benefit Community Housing & Resources. It was donated to CHR, but the non-profit had no method to sell it.
Cash and local checks will be accepted.
There will also be hot dogs, chips and drinks available for purchase.
For more information about the event, contact 239-472-5743.
The Center 4 Life is at 2401 Library Way, Sanibel.
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The Sanibel Public Library will offer 3-D printing sessions on Oct. 26 and Oct. 30.
They will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m., respectively.
Visitors can learn about 3-D printing, as well as watch an object get printed or print a small object themselves using a Makerbot 3-D printer, located in the Technology Area of the library.
The sessions are open to all ages; no registration is required.
For more information, call 239-472-2483 or visit online at www.sanlib.org.
The Sanibel Public Library is at 770 Dunlop Road.
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BIG ARTS will host an Artists Reception on Oct. 19 for its first two exhibits of the season.
It will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Phillips Gallery and Founders Gallery.
“The Sense of Things” features three Southwest Florida artists – Del Holt, Guy Tieman and Dale Weber – in an exhibit that explores their art, as well as each individual’s creative process.
Holt paints creatures and scenarios that refer to the world in whimsical and thought-provoking ways, while Tieman’s “Scribbles & Bits” pieces depict birds and abstract geometrics, some with robotic associations. All about second chances, Weber creates assemblages from found objects.
“Passion for Pastels” features Suzanne G. Bennett and Michele Barron Buelow with unusual approaches to plein air painting.
Bennett, inspired by her surroundings, focuses on the twisting lines of the local foliage, large swatches of color from landscapes, and huge colorful domes of sunsets. Buelow focuses on portraying the scene in front of her, the movement, the incredible variety of hue and shape that nature displays.
Complimentary wine and hor’dourves will be provided.
Both shows are on display through Nov. 25.
For information, visit online at www.BIGARTS.org or call 239-395-0900.
The Phillips and Founders galleries are at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel.
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The community has an opportunity to support the fight against breast cancer and show their commitment to reducing plastic on Oct. 13 by swinging into Bailey’s General Store.
The Let’s Pink Out volunteers will be “Bagging for Tips” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The monies raised benefit uninsured individuals in need of mammograms and F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva in helping with cancer-related needs. Bagging for Tips will take place every Saturday during the month of October.
To volunteer to be a bagger, visit www.PinkOutSanibel.com.
In addition, Coastal Keepers will hold a BYOB event starting at noon. People can receive a free reusable, washable canvas bag, while supplies last. The aim of the BYOB events is to reduce the use of disposable plastic bags and educate the public about the harm they can have on the environment.
For more about Let’s Pink Out, contact 239-839-3663 or PINKOUTSANIBEL@gmail.com.
For more information on Coastal Keepers, visit www.sancapcoastalkeepers.org.
Bailey’s General Store is at 2477 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.
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A Shell Crafting Class is held on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Community on Sanibel.
Hosted by the Shell Crafters, participants can learn to make flower figures and animals.
The classes are open to adults and children; however, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Class sizes are limited to first come, first served starting at 10 a.m. sharp.
The community is invited to stop by and admire the work or shop.
Called the “best kept secret” on the islands, new pieces are made fresh each week.
For more information, call 239-472-2155 or visit sanibelcommunityhouse.net.
The Community House is at 2173 Periwinkle Way.