LEMON BAY FESTIVAL
Englewood History With Zest!
Call (941)861-5000 for information on programs at the Elsie Quirk Library. Call(941)681-3736 for information on the Englewood Charlotte Library programs. Library programs are made possible by generous donations from the Friends of the Elsie Quirk Library and the Friends of the Englewood Charlotte Library.
EVERY DAY
2-3:30 pm–Nature Cruises
Captain Bruce LaMotte, Lemon Bay Tours. Includes Englewood History Narration. Beach Road near Tom Adams Bridge. Admission$25 per person ($5 off with coupon available only by attending a Lemon Bay Fest program at the Elsie Quirk Library or Englewood Charlotte Library) Call 475- 3168 to confirm sailing times.
Mango Bistro–10% off lunch
The Mango Bistro at 301 W Dearborn Street is offering a discount coupon – get your coupon by attending a Lemon Bay Fest program at either library February 4 - 10, 2012.
LEMON BAY FEST PASSPORT
Attend three library programs at either location and get your Passport stamped. Redeem the completed Passport at the Lemon Bay Historical Society booth at the Cracker Fair for one free raffle ticket. (Ticket must be picked up in person at the Cracker Fair)
THEATER PROGRAM
The Case of the Purple Porpoise
2/3 – 2/10/2012
7:00 pm Fri, Sat, Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri & 2:00 pm Saturday (2/4), Green St. Church
Presented by the Suncoast Players – A murder mystery about red tide in 1947 Englewood and live television in 1957 New Jersey. Admission is $8 for 1 or $10 for 2. Tickets on-line here or call 941-474-3764.
10:30-11:30 am Whimsical Stories of Old Englewood
The Suncoast Writers Guild presents original humorous stories and poems based on happenings in Englewood’s past. Elsie Quirk Library
11 am-12 pm The Roaring 20s
The Charlotte County Historical Center docents bring to life the birth of our counties in the 1920s featuring stories about Joel Bean and P. E. Buchan. Tringali Community Center
2-3 pm Flute Songs & Stories
Lydia Swystun talks about the history of the flute, performs a flute concert with audience interaction and tells stories with music. Elsie Quirk Library
9:30 am-1:00 pm Open House
An open house at the historic Lemon Bay Woman’s Club with refreshments, quilting & craft demonstrations. Cocoanut & Maple Streets
10:30-11:30 am Library Beginnings
Betty Nugent from SHORE discusses the history of different types of libraries in Englewood’s history. Elsie Quirk Library
2-3 pm Florida Author Carol Mahler
Carol Mahler discusses her work Guy La Bree: Barefoot Artist of the Florida Seminoles. Elsie Quirk Library
5-6 pm Florida Crackers
The cattlemen and cowboys of Florida: this film is about real-life, working cowboys in Florida. Elsie Quirk Library
10:30-11:30 am Birding in Englewood
Dr. Bill Dunson discusses the history and how tos of birding in Englewood. Elsie Quirk Library
2-3 pm Native American Flute Music & Stories
Lydia Swystun talks about the history of the Native American flute, performs a flute concert with audience interaction and tells stories with music. Tringali Community Center
2:00 pm Lemon Bay Park Eagle Walk
Ed Baker, Lemon Bay Park volunteer, takes you on a tour to see where the eagles are in Lemon Bay Park. Meet Ed at the Lemon Bay Park amphitheater. Lemon Bay Park
10:30-11:30 am Astronomy Program
Dr. Kevin Manning presents a historical account of how early settlers and Native Americans viewed the constellations and their significance to these and other cultures. Tringali Community Center
10:30-11:30 am Medicine Man Magic
Paul Esterline, dressed in historical costume, performs a fun, interactive medicine show with magic and comedy. Elsie Quirk Library
2-3 pm Astronomy Program
Dr. Kevin Manning presents a historical account of how early settlers and Native Americans viewed the constellations and their significance to these and other cultures. Elsie Quirk Library
6-7 pm Peter Fletcher Classical Guitar
Famed Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher performed at Carnegie Hall and now he’s here in Englewood, don’t miss it! Elsie Quirk Library
7:30-8:30 pm Lemon Bay Playhouse
The Lemon Bay Playhouse presents an informational program based upon the early history of Englewood. Lemon Bay Playhouse
10:30-11:30 am The Roaring 20s
The Charlotte County Historical Center docents bring to life the birth of our counties in the 1920s featuring characters such as Joel Bean and P.E. Buchan. Elsie Quirk Library
10:30-11 am History of Valentine’s Day
Beach Story Time – holiday themed craft & story for kids and parents at Pavilion #3 on Englewood Beach.
2:00 pm In Tune with the Times
History set to music by Angie Zerad accompanied by Friends of the Library. Elsie Quirk Library
2-3 pm History of Birding
Dr. Bill Dunson discusses the history and how tos of birding in Englewood. Tringali Community Center
10:30-11:30 am Our Local Treasures
Research assistant Steve Koski of Little Salt Spring will compare and discuss Warm Mineral Springs and Little Salt Spring. Elsie Quirk Library
2-3 pm What is a Florida Cracker?
Self-proclaimed local Cracker, Bart Tracy, will take you on a lighthearted romp through the history and folklore of the Florida Cracker. Elsie Quirk Library
2-3 pm How To Prepare Shells for Display
The Englewood Shell Club discusses how to clean and enhance your shell collection. Tringali Community Center
10 am – 4 pm CRACKER FAIR
Festivities for the whole family: games, crafts, food vendors, artists, music, and more. Located in Pioneer Park on Dearborn Street – between Amherst Junction and Mango Bistro. Partially sponsored by a grant from Florida Power and Light.
CRACKER FAIR SCHEDULE:
10-11 am Lemon Dessert Contest
(Entry forms available at the Fair or download HERE)
11 am – 12 pm Dessert Judging
12 pm Lemon Dessert Contest winners
announced on stage
Pre-plated samples of all desserts will be
for sale after judging for $1.00 per plate.
Proceeds benefit the Lemon Bay Historical
Society.
1-4pm EZ Street Band
4pm Historical Society raffle drawing
6-9 pm Saturday Nite Live
Shop, dine, play and enjoy on Dearborn Street
