Islands continue to usher in season with events
The islands will continue to kick off the holiday season this week with more festive activities.
The SanCap Chamber announced the postponement of its Holiday Luminary this year, waiting until 2024 to host the event as a kickoff to the 13-month celebration of the city of Sanibel’s 50th anniversary.
However, island entities will hold a mix of events this year to keep the Luminary season spirit alive.
SANIBEL LUMINARY
Located in the Tahitian Gardens, Adventures in Paradise Outfitters will hold a Luminary event on Dec. 8 from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sanibel. Attendees can enjoying complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
For more information, visit https://www.adventuresinparadisestore.com/.
AIP Outfitters is at 2019 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.
HOLIDAY LUMINARY EVENT
Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel will present a “Holiday Luminary Event” on Dec. 8 from 5 to 8 p.m.
There will be Christmas caroling and ornament decorating, plus the arrival of Sanibel. Food samples and wine tastings will be set up, with the Boy Scouts serving up hot dogs and sodas for donations.
Prior to the holiday festivities, there will be a meet-and-greet and book signing with author Ronnie Morrison from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Books will be available for purchase and can be ordered on Amazon.
Morrison wrote “Open Doors & Receptive Hearts,” “Kids on the Block” and the novel “Russian Revenge of Sanibel Island.” “Kids on the Block” is in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. As a missionary for a quarter of a century, he led hundreds of mission campaigns in Russia and Ukraine.
For more information, visit https://www.jerrysofsanibel.com/.
Jerry’s is at 1700 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.
SANIBEL LUMINARY
Whitney’s Bait & Tackle will take part in Luminary on Dec. 8 starting at about 5 p.m. on Sanibel. Attendees can take part in holiday shopping, while being welcomed with cheer for the season.
For more information, visit https://whitneysbaitandtackle.com/.
Whitney’s is at 1554 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.
LUMINARY
The Sanibel Community Church will celebrate Luminary on Dec. 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sanibel.
There will be Christmas lights to stroll, along with free pony rides, a petting zoo and snow pit. Other activities will entail arts and crafts stations, along with provided food and firepits to make s’mores.
For more information, visit https://www.sanibelchurch.com/.
SCC is at 1740 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.
SANIBEL LUMINARY
Located in the Seahorse Shopping Center, Tuttle’s Seahorse Shell Shop will host a Luminary event on Dec. 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sanibel. Attendees can enjoy live music and do some holiday shopping.
For more information, visit http://www.tuttleseahorse.com/.
Tuttle’s is at 362 Periwinkle Way, Suite 3, Sanibel.
HOLIDAY ICE CREAM SOCIAL
The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge will host its first-ever “Holiday Ice Cream Social” on Dec. 13 starting at 2 p.m. at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel.
Taking place at The Roost — the new outdoor pavilion — the event is free and open to the community. There will be sweet treats provided and festive music, plus getting to know neighbors new and old.
For more information, visit https://dingdarlingsociety.org/.
The refuge is at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel.
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