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 made possible by generous donations from the Friends of the Elsie Quirk Library and the Friends of the Englewood Charlotte Library.
Every Day
2:00-3:30 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 a coupon available only by attending a Lemon Bay Fest program at either library location) Call 941-475-3168 to confirm sailing times.
10% off lunch Mango Bistro
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 2- 9, 2013.
FREE PASS Englewood Sports Complex
Attend any library program at either location and get a pass for one free fitness visit at the Englewood Sports Complex at 1300 S River Road in Englewood. For more information about the ESC and the services offered call 941-861-1980.
Photo Contest – Theme: Natural History of Englewood. Contest sponsored by the Englewood Camera Club – entry deadline 1/31/13. Enter On-Line HERE.
Theater Program
The Case of the Doctored Drink
2/1 – 2/8/2013
2:30 pm Saturday (2/2)
7:00 pm Fri, Sat,
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
Presented by the Suncoast Players – the fifth annual Billery Dean murder mystery set in 1957 Englewood during preparations for the second Pioneer Days.
Admission is $8 for 1 or $10 for 2 tickets. More Information HERE. Call 941-474-3764.
Proceeds benefit the Lemon Bay Historical Society
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 2
10:00 am-2:00 pm Open House
SHORE will guide open house tours of the 1928 Historic Lampp Home. Call Betty at
941-475-2696.
604 Perry Street
11:00 am-12:00 pm Shipwrecked!
The Florida Public Archaeology Network gives a presentation on the science of shipwrecks.
Hear the tales of a few local wrecks and about how you can visit them.
Tringali Community
Center
2:00-3:00 pm Archaeology Detectives & Chocolate Chip Cookie Excavation
The Florida
Public Archaeology Network invites you to learn more about archaeologists and their
work. Chocolate chip cookie lovers of all ages invited to attend!
Elsie Quirk Library
MONDAY FEBRUARY 4
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 Beggar’s Legacy
Dr. Katie McHugh from the Dolphin Research Program at Mote Marine shares information about dolphin research and some special dolphins.
2:00-3:00 pm Music of Old with Dave
Dave Kilbride, guitarist and vocalist, plays music of the 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s.
Elsie
Quirk Library
5:00 – 7:00 pm Monday Matinee
A family film inspired by the amazing true story of a brave dolphin and the strangers who banded together to save her life.
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 5
10:30-11:30 am Geocaching 101
An informative, hands-on program about geocaching and how to get involved locally.
1300
S River Road Englewood Sports Complex 941-861-1980
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Cookie House
Bobbie Rodgers, Erin Mahaney & John Bass discuss the history of the Cookie House
and Bass Lab.
Cedar Point Environmental Center – 2300 Placida Rd 941-475-0769
2:00 – 3:00 pm Crafting to Hollywood and Beyond
Join Garry & Cindy Walter on their journey from Englewood to Hollywood featuring Garry’s art in the movie about
Winter, a local dolphin.
Tringali Community Center
2:00 -3:00 pm Elsie Quirk Library History
Cris Walton presents a narrated slide show of the history of the Elsie Quirk Library.
Elsie
Quirk Library
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 6
8 :00-10:00 am Lemon Bay Park Sunrise Bird Walk
A guided walk through Lemon Bay Park at the best time of day to see wildlife.
Lemon
Bay Park – 570 Bay Park Blvd
10:00-11:30 am Pickleball Workshop
The ESC “Pickleballers” will introduce this fun and easy-to-learn game that is taking
Florida by storm. The program includes game history, demos and playtime.
1300 S River
Road Englewood Sports Complex 941-861-1980
10:30-11:30 am The Natural Treasures of Charlotte and Sarasota Counties
Local author Charles Sobczak presents a program focusing on the numerous parks,
preserves and wildlife within these two Florida counties.
Elsie Quirk Library
2:00-3 :00 pm History of Indian Mound Park
Don Schilke, President of the Friends of IMP, shares its history from 1000 BC to
the present.
Elsie Quirk Library
2:00-3 :00 pm The Natural Treasures of Charlotte and Sarasota Counties
Local author Charles Sobczak presents a program focusing on the numerous parks, preserves
and wildlife within these two Florida counties.
Tringali Community Center
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 7
10:30-11:30 am Let the Waves Roll High
Sail the coast of Florida aboard a Tall Ship with singer, sailor, songwriter & storyteller
Chris Kastle.
Elsie Quirk Library
10:30-11:00 am History of Valentine’s Day Beach Story Time
Holiday themed craft & story for kids and parents
Pavilion #3 on Englewood Beach
2:00-3:00 pm Let the Waves Roll High
Sail the coast of Florida aboard a Tall Ship with singer, sailor, songwriter & storyteller
Chris Kastle.
Tringali Community Center
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 8
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Pine Needle Baskets
$10 material fee, call Judy Briscoe at 941-497-5667 at the Arts Alliance to register.
Arts Alliance of Lemon Bay – 452 Dearborn Street
10:30-11:30 am Crafting to Hollywood and Beyond
Join Garry & Cindy Walter on their journey from Englewood to Hollywood featuring Garry’s art in the movie about Winter, a local dolphin.
1:00 – 4:00 pm Boondoggles
Learn to weave a small palm leaf for a wall decoration. No material fee, call Judy
Briscoe at 941-497-5667 to register.
Arts Alliance of Lemon Bay – 452 Dearborn Street
2:00-3:00 pm Backintyme – A Hint of Lemon
A storytelling and music program featuring Frank and Mary Lee Sweet.
2:00-3:00 pm History of Indian Mound Park
Don Schilke, President of the Friends of IMP, shares its history from 1000 BC to the present.
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 9
9:30 – 11:30 am Lemon Bay F.I.S.H. Project
Folks Interested in Submerged Habitats – a wading tour with American Littoral Biologist Chuck Idelberger. Meet at the LBP amphitheater north of the main building.
Lemon Bay Park 570 Bay Park Blvd
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Florida Seashell Postcards
Using shells as their model, children ages 5 & up design and color their own postcard. Register online at www.sclibs.net.
10:00 am – 4:00 pm CRACKER FAIR
Festivities for the whole family: kids games, crafts, food vendors, artists, music, and more. Located in Pioneer Park.
3:00 – ??:?? pm OPEN STUDIO PARTY
From yoga to pottery classes to organic gardening, visit Open Studio for a tour and, starting at 5:00, pot luck, lemon treats and the fire pit.
380 Old Englewood Road
2013 Program – Watch for NEXT year!!