Charlotte Harbor Visitors Guide 2009 - (Page 22) Events GET FESTIVE IN CHARLOTTE HARBOR Ongoing Area Happenings Saturday Night Live on Dearborn Street Second Sat. of each month. Refreshments, entertainment and shopping. 6 – 8 p.m. Englewood. 941-474-551 1, www.englewoodchamber.com Charlotte County Motorsports Park Stock car racing on a 3/8-mile oval asphalt track. Every Sat. night year ’round. 8655 Piper Rd., Punta Gorda. 941-575-7223, www.charlottecountyracing.com Downtown Punta Gorda Gallery Walk Lively gathering of artists, musicians, shops and eateries in charming Punta Gorda Historic District. Every third Thurs., 5 – 8 p.m. 941-639-3990 Live Entertainment at Fishermen’s Village Country line dance lessons, variety of live bands and performers, year-round special events. 1 200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. 941-639-8721, www.fishville.com Worden Farm Organic Market Fresh, local organic products, including many different vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers. Every Wed., November – April, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Fishermen’s Village, Punta Gorda. 941-637-4874, www.wordenfarm.com Gilchrist Park Waterfront Music Jam Session Join in or listen to diverse musical offerings of guitar, bluegrass, jazz, folk and country music at this waterfront park. Every Thurs. evening. 400 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. Free Shallow Water Wading Adventures Discover the estuary’s hidden treasures with the help of the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center. Two locations: Ponce De Leon Park, Punta Gorda. 941-575-5435; Cedar Point Park, Englewood. 941-475-0769, www.checflorida.org Punta Gorda Downtown Farmers’ Market Open year ’round. Every Sat. from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. In front of the Historic Court House on Taylor Road. Punta Gorda. 941-639-3720 or 941-639-3990 Charlotte County Fairgrounds Fairgrounds, festivals and concerts. Call for information. 2333 El Jobean Rd., Port Charlotte. 941-629-4252, www.thecharlottecountyfair.com Cultural Center of Charlotte County Offers vast array of weekly entertainment options including dinner theater, dance, concert series and classes. 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte. 941-625-41 www.theculturalcenter.com 75, January 2009 January 10 - 11 Sullivan Street Craft Fair Downtown Punta Gorda. More than 175 high-quality craftsmen. 941-639-3720 The Center for Performing Arts & Education Home of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, Charlotte Chorale and Charlotte Jazz Society, this season will be sparkling with music, dance, drama, laughter and learning. Enjoy award-winning Broadway and top-notch musical talent with an eclectic mix of performers. Call for information on shows and schedule. 701 Carmalita St., Punta Gorda. 941-505-SHOW (7469) January 22 - 25 Charlotte County Boat Show Charlotte County Fairgrounds. 2333 El Jobean Rd., Port Charlotte. 941-629-4252, www.fortmyersboatshow.com/charlotte_show.htm 22 Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands Visitor’s Guide http://www.charlottecountyracing.com http://www.englewoodchamber.com http://www.fishville.com http://www.wordenfarm.com http://www.checflorida.org http://www.thecharlottecountyfair.com http://www.theculturalcenter.com http://www.fortmyersboatshow.com/charlotte_show.htm
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