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SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Last year, 900 people attended the Love Sanibel Community Gathering in an outpouring of the true spirit of Sanibel.
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SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Last year, 900 people attended the Love Sanibel Community Gathering in an outpouring of the true spirit of Sanibel.
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SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Last year, 900 people attended the Love Sanibel Community Gathering in an outpouring of the true spirit of Sanibel.
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SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Last year, 900 people attended the Love Sanibel Community Gathering in an outpouring of the true spirit of Sanibel.
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SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Last year, 900 people attended the Love Sanibel Community Gathering in an outpouring of the true spirit of Sanibel.
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A family-friendly event aims to bring island neighbors together to reconnect, create and celebrate.
Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church will host the Love Sanibel Community Gathering on Nov. 2 from noon to 2:30 p.m. at The Community House on Sanibel. Free and open to all, the gathering is the culmination of the summerlong Love Sanibel Back — the initiative to support island businesses.
“But it’s not only the businesses. It’s the nonprofits, the Sanibel school. They all are going to be represented to showcase the spirit of Sanibel,” Director of Communications, Community Engagement and Formation Sue Van Oss said. “It’s a great way to connect, for everyone to come together and celebrate Sanibel.”
A 1 p.m. program will feature a special performance by The Sanibel School’s Seahorse Chorale, along with remarks from Mayor Mike Miller, Vice Mayor Holly Smith and other voices in the community.
“And a special video that we put together about the spirit of Sanibel,” she added.
There will be 30 community booths with a variety of activities.
“We encouraged all the nonprofits to have their booths be interactive for all ages,” Van Oss said.
For instance, the Sanibel Public Library is planning on bringing its interactive, life-sized chess set, and the church and Children’s Education Center of the Islands will provide arts and crafts to take part in.
“We’ll have a free photo booth,” she said.
Attendees will also enjoy free hot dogs, chips, ice cream and treat bar, and beverages.
“Many of the island businesses have provided great door prizes,” Van Oss said, explaining that attendees will receive a ticket upon arrival and the winners will be announced at the event.
The sponsors for this year’s gathering are A Bit Of Bailey’s, Bank of the Islands, Charitable Foundation of the Islands, city of Sanibel, Pinocchio’s Original Italian Ice Cream, and The Community House.
“This event would not be possible without their generous support,” she said.
The community is encouraged to come out.
“We’ve made this a free event because we want as many people as possible to experience the spirit of Sanibel,” Van Oss said. “Our island has gone through a lot in the past three years. People have struggled. But this is a day to come together and celebrate the Sanibel that we all know and love.”
For more information, visit https://www.saintmichaels-sanibel.org/love-sanibel-back or contact the church at 239-472-2173 or communications@saintmichaels-sanibel.org.
Love Sanibel Back ran from the end of May through August. In partnership with the Charitable Foundation of the Islands, SanCap Chamber and city, the church initiated the campaign to connect the island community and support businesses.
The Community House is at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.
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IF YOU GO
What
Love Sanibel Community Gathering
When
Nov. 2 from noon to 2:30 p.m.
Where
The Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
Details
Free and open to public