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Island Sun News Sanibel Read Us Online at A IslandSunNews.com SECTION NEWSPAPER VOL. 19, NO. 23 SANIBELSanibel & CAPTIVA & Captiva ISLANDS, Islands FLORIDA DECEMBER 2, 2011 DECEMBER SUNRISE/SUNSET: 2 6:59 • 5:36 3 7:00 • 5:36 4 7:01 • 5:36 5 7:02 • 5:36 6 7:02• 5:36 7 7:03 • 5:36 8 7:04 • 5:36 Travel the Luminary Trail CROW’S Giving Tree Festival he Sanibel he 5th Giving Tree Festival & Captiva supporting the Clinic TChamber of Tfor the Rehabilitation of Commerce is getting Wildlife (CROW) will take place ready to celebrate its Sunday, December 4 at The 27th Annual Luminary Sanctuary Golf Club. Festive Festival this weekend holiday centerpieces, trees, December 2 and 3. wreaths, and garlands will be Visitors and residents featured in a silent auction, are invited to this spe- raising important philanthropic cial event. support for CROW. The Giving For more than two Tree will be decorated with decades, island busi- “ornaments” representing spe- nesses, organizations, cific items needed by CROW residents and visitors and purchased by event par- have gathered for ticipants. The Sanibel Captiva one of Sanibel and Trust Company is once again Captiva’s most trea- the premier sponsor of the sured annual events, event. the Luminary Festival. “The festival is a wonderful The complimentary way to get into the holiday spirit trolley service brings by experiencing the winter won- guests to various shop- derland of decorations as well ping centers, island as music by Johnny Raye,” said businesses and galleries, where they can enjoy refreshments, music, holiday activities CROW board member Daniel and most importantly, connect with the community. Moore-Thompson, chair of the Ric Base, president of the Sanibel & Captiva Chamber of Commerce said, “The event and designer of two trees. chamber of commerce is working with more than 100 volunteers this year to ensure “The festival will showcase some Luminary 2011 will be the best ever. We expect to have more live music and entertain- of the most amazing talent this ment and more trolley stops this year – don’t miss it!” said Base. “We want our island island has to offer, thanks to guests to join us for Luminary, so you’ll be seeing our new logo reminding you of this all the following designers who are over Sanibel and Captiva,” he concluded. participating this year: Spring continued on page 8 Rosen, Bank of the Islands, Bailey’s, Susan Gordon, John Jurek, Luc Century, Congress Jewelers, Kym Nader, Fran Three-foot high Birdhouse Tree created by well-known Community Chorus To Perform Grant, Diane Cortese, Sanibel island decorator Jaye Boswell for this year’s Giving School Art Class, Lily & Co., Tree Festival Traditional Music, Popular Holiday Donnasue Andazola, JB Designs, Floral Artistry, Sanibel Home Furnishings, Jaye Boswell, Liz Gresham, Mary Demik, Liz Tunes To Celebrate The Season Kennedy, and Anne Potter.” IG ARTS continued on page 8 Community BChorus Following the dinner, the fun of play- Director Steve Play Bingo At ing Bingo for turkeys and gift certificates Cramer invites all to will begin. (No children will be allowed to enjoy music of the The Community play Bingo). This is the most sought-after holiday season at game you have been asking for, so let’s the chorus holiday House Party re-live the past when Bingo was a big part concert Thursday, ou’ve asked for it, now Bingo is of getting together at The Community December 8 at 7 back as part of the Welcome Back House. p.m. at BIG ARTS YParty on December 9 starting at Welcome Back Sanibel was started Schein Performance 6 p.m. at The Community House. The several years ago by Sam Bailey, and his Hall, 900 Dunlop evening starts with a pulled pork dinner memory carries on as this is the kick-off Road. with all the trimmings. Dessert is a pot for the island-wide membership campaign. Accompanied by luck, so bring enough of your favorite Ticket prices for the dinner are $10 Ellen Whitten, the Community Chorus in the 2010 Holiday Concert dessert to feed six so everyone can have for members, non-members are $15. chorus will perform a sample while welcoming back friends Bingo is an additional $10. Adult bever- Les Brown’s Wish You the Merriest; Hanukkah Song, a folk song arranged by Donald and neighbors. There will also be a des- ages will be available. Call the Community Sellew; Carol of the Bells; Simple Gifts, a Shaker song arranged by Andy Beck; and sert contest for those who want to enter House at 472-2155 or stop by in person. holiday favorites. their dessert with its recipe. Reservations help to plan for plenty of continued on page 8 food for everyone. 2 ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 2, 2011 Community Band Plays Merry Music BIG ARTS Community Band performing the 2010 Holiday Concert IG ARTS Community Band Director Don Knowland invites all to attend the Holiday Concert at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13. B The band will perform many marches and holiday favorites including National Emblem March, Beneath the Holly, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, O Holy Night, The Footlifter March and Hey Man, Christmas Swings. Sanibel Santa on the Fire Truck The concert will also feature solos by Hannah Czoski, Terry Flannery, Joan Knowland and Kathy Lamado. The Community Band was formed in January 2003, under the aegis of Laverne Santa To Arrive On Fire Truck Phillips, Tom Uhler, and Don Knowland. It has grown from a handful of players to more than 30 musicians during the winter season, most of who travel from “the main- During Sanibel Luminary Night land” for rehearsals and performances. anta is making his annual appearance on Sanibel during the 27th Annual Tickets for adults are $7, free for children 17 and under with an adult. Luminary Festival this weekend. Visitors and residents are invited to mark their The Community Chorus Holiday Concert will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Scalendars for this special event. December 8. Santa’s schedule is as follows on Friday, December 2: Both concerts are in BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall at 900 Dunlop Road, 6 to 6:15 p.m. at the Bailey’s Center, Sanibel. 6:25 to 6:40 p.m. at Tahitian Gardens, and For further information or for tickets, call 395-0900, e-mail [email protected], or 6:50 to 7:05 p.m. at the East End Shops. log on to www.BIGARTS.org. Everyone is invited to visit Santa as he travels up and down Periwinkle on his fire truck before returning to the North Pole. Trolley services will be provided across the island. For trolley stops and more infor- mation on the Luminary Festival, visit the Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Commerce at CROW Offers www.sanibel-captiva.org/luminary.asp. Santa Photos At Luminary ROW, the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, will Coffer pet (and/or human) photos with Santa on Sanibel Luminary Night, Friday, December 2. Santa will be available for photos from 5 to 7 p.m. at Island Paws in the Sanibel Shoppes at the junction of Periwinkle Way and Tarpon Bay Road. Photography is provided by Shari Brownie Photography. The donation to CROW is $35 and will include four photos emailed to you as well as a one- year membership to CROW. Additional printed copies of the photos will be avail- able from Island Graphics. Bring your pet, human or animal for a photo with Santa Hours: Find us on Mon. - Sat. 10am - 5pm Scrapbook Rubber Papers Stamping Quilting Art Supplies Fabric Shell Craft 6/*26&(-"44t.&5"- Beads Craft Supplies $&3".*$4t$"3%4t+&8&-3: Notions Gifts 00 0MEF4BOJCFM4IPQQFTOFYUUP0WFS&BTZ$BGFtOpen 7 Dayst Make It & Take It Bead Bracelet Every Thursday $4. 1628 Periwinkle Way • 472-2893 • Heart of the Islands, Sanibel ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 2, 2011 3 Lily & Co. For Gifts of a Different Breed The North Pole has asked Lily & Co. for some help stuffing those stockings with some amazing eye candy this year. From elegant lines of diamond jewelry, gold, silver, watches and gift ware, you won't be able to help your-elf! JEWELRY GALLERY LILYJEWELERS.COM 520 TARPON BAY ROAD | (ACROSS FROM BAILEY'S) Karen Bellell SANIBEL, FL 33957 | 239-472-2888 Visit the boutique in Dan Schuylererr our Fort Myers store. VISIT OUR NEWEST JEWELRY GALLERY Lily, Angel & Graciee 13550 REFLECTIONS PKWY. | (NEXT TO JASON’S DELI) FT. MYERS, FL 33907 | 239-466-4949 Voted BEST of the Islands Five Consecutive Years 4 ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 2, 2011 Racing the storm home Captiva Shoreline 1950 Rich in history and bountiful in nature, The afternoon of December 2 offers just know the tent will be filled with laugh- Chautauqua the area lends itself well to a diverse a chance to learn some little known ter and fun. number of topics. Kicking off the first facts about birds of the beaches, bay and Prior to Viglione’s surprise will be Offers Two Weeks day, will be Sanibel-Captiva Conservation skies above the islands, thanks to the JN a walking history tour of Andy Rosse Foundation Marine Lab Director Dr. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Lane presented by Richard Finkel. How Of Activities Eric Milbrandt, followed by the Bailey- Also that afternoon there will be a pre- many people know there is at least one Matthews Shell Museum’s Dr. Jose Leal. sentation by the Clinic for Rehabilitation 100-year-old building on the island of he first annual Captiva Chautauqua Millbrandt will be speaking about how of Wildlife (CROW).
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