BOCA BUNCH
The Friends of Boca Grande provides a high-quality teen program for sixth- through ninth-graders. The Boca Bunch gives island tweens and teens a
unique opportunity to pursue new interests, improve existing skills and make new friends. The Bunch will once again have an opportunity to travel
across Florida for some action-packed, stimulating excursions. A few of the short journeys planned are: Busch Gardens (Howl-O-Scream), the NFL
Tampa Bay Bucs, Adventure Island Water Park, Tampa Grand Prix, B&D Paintball, Q-Zar Laser Tag of Tampa and Universal Studios Orlando. These kids
have FUN! THANK YOU Boca Grande community for your continued support of this exceptional program. This program operates year-round. Please
call the Friends office at 941-964-0827 to inquire about your child’s participation in our Boca Bunch program.
For area and visiting youth, the Friends of Boca Grande Community Center offers Open Game Room on Saturdays throughout the year. Our
Houghton Room is transformed into a kid’s favorite place to meet up with friends both old and new! With a choice of games including Xbox,
ping pong, chess and assorted board games, the kids have a safe place to hang out on the island.
16TH ANNUAL BOCA GRANDE 5K RUN & FUN WALK
SP ONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE COMMUNITY CENTER, THE GASPARILLA INN & CLUB
AND LEE COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION
Sunday, February 25, 2018 | 7:30am | Boca Grande Community Center
Join us on February 25th at 7:30am SHARP for an island run through historic Boca Grande. Start your run
at the Boca Grande Community Center (on the National Register of Historic Places), pass beautiful views of
Charlotte Harbor and the famous Gasparilla Inn, go along scenic Gilchrist Avenue (lined with palm trees) and
finish on Banyan Street (named for the very large trees that line both sides of the street). Refreshments will
be available during post-race activities at the community center.
For more information go to runbocagrande.com or contact Joe Wier (941.964.2564, email: [email protected]).
BIKE PARADE AND WOMAN’S CLUB FAIR
SP ONSORED BY THE BOCA GRANDE WOMAN'S CLUB, FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE COMMUNITY CENTER
AND LEE COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION
Saturday, March 24, 2018 | 10:30am | Free Admission | Starts at 5th St. Bike Path
Decorate your bike, scooter, wagon, golf cart or yourself and joi n the annual Bike Path Parade. Awards
are given in four categories: Business/Commercial, Non-Profit Organizations, Group Entry and Children.
Registration forms can be obtained at the Boca Grande Community Center. The theme for the Woman's
Club Fair is the same theme for the Bike Path Parade.
The parade starts at 10:30am at the bike path and 5th Street. Line-up is at 9:50am. Late registration will be
at 5th Street at 9:45am on the day of the parade. Gas-powered vehicles are not allowed on the bike path and
will not be allowed in the parade. The parade route ends at the community center, where the Woman's Club
Fair will be starting at 11:00am.
BOCA GRANDE EGG HUNTS
SP ONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE COMMUNITY CENTER AND LEE COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION
March 31, 2018 | 10:00am | Free | Community Center
Bring your camera for pictures with the Easter Bunny. There will be three separate egg hunts, starting with
the 4 &under age group. The 5-7 age group will go next and the 8-11 age group will finish the event. We
encourage everyone to arrive by 9:50am.
Please drop off one bag of INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SOFT (NOT HARD) candy per child by Friday, March 30th.
Please do not bring hard candy.
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