THE COMMUNITY HOUSE
\nThe Hot Buttered Nuggets will provide live entertainment at The Community House and Sanibel Community Association’s 99th Anniversary Roaring Twenties Gala on Jan. 23 on the island.<\/p>\n
An upcoming celebration will mark the anniversary of The Community House (TCH) on Sanibel.<\/p>\n
The Sanibel Community Association and TCH will host their 99th Anniversary Roaring Twenties Gala on Jan. 23 from 5 to 9 p.m. It will feature entertainment, auctions, themed food and drinks, and more.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s an annual anniversary party, but also our main fundraiser of the year,\u201d Executive Director Emily Ankerson said.<\/p>\n
The proceeds will support TCH\u2019s programs and operations.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom holding classes and lectures, to having programming that is affordable for everyone,\u201d she said. \u201cAnd for the maintenance, repairs and upkeep of The Community House.\u201d<\/p>\n
The annual event is designed to honor the origins of TCH.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe reason we\u2019re doing 1920s themes is because The Community House was founded in 1927,\u201d Ankerson said. \u201cSo we\u2019re trying to make it our signature event to do 1920s every year.\u201d<\/p>\n
Local band The Hot Buttered Nuggets will provide live music for dancing.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey\u2019re really fun and talented musicians and entertainers,\u201d she said. \u201cThey\u2019ll do the 1920s theme for us. They\u2019ll dress up in the attire.\u201d<\/p>\n
There will be five items up for grabs during a live auction.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat we tried to do was put together auction items that were, in large part, experiential opportunities. Things for people to do or participate in that are unique,\u201d Ankerson said, adding that they thought of excursions for island visitors, too.<\/p>\n
The items will include: an Adventures in Paradise sunset cruise for 49 people; a $5,000 gift card to Congress Jewelers; a private three-course dinner for eight at home with Chef Michael Elias; a Sanibel package featuring rentals, gift certificates, passes, tours and more; and a private cocktail party for 25 people at TCH, with flowers by Florabel.<\/p>\n
In addition, attendees will have an opportunity to take part in a silent auction. Some available items will include artwork, electronic games like darts, an ergonomic chair, gift certificates and more.<\/p>\n
\u201cSome fun and unique things,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Local favorites will serve up the 1920s-inspired cuisine.<\/p>\n
\u201cA variety of island restaurants are donating a component of the theme,\u201d Ankerson said.<\/p>\n
The Lazy Flamingo will have its speciality garlic bread, and the Over Easy Cafe will provide deviled eggs. The Paper Fig Kitchen will offer finger sandwiches, while Timbers Restaurant & Fish Market will supply oysters Rockefeller. Other supporters will include ACT Catering, Doc Ford\u2019s Rum Bar & Grille, Gramma Dot\u2019s, Pinocchio\u2019s Original Italian Ice Cream, the Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory, and Tutti Pazzi Italian Kitchen.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ll have a full open bar with some signature-themed cocktails,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
1920s attire is welcome but not required.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf people feel inspired to get in costume, we\u2019re definitely encouraging that,\u201d Ankerson said, noting that attendees last year really got into dressing the part. \u201cWhether it\u2019s kind of flapper or Roaring Twenties.\u201d<\/p>\n
She expressed gratitude for those helping to support the annual fundraiser.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe really appreciate those who have stepped up to be sponsors or those who have donated in-kind items,\u201d Ankerson said.<\/p>\n
Tickets are $175 per person.<\/p>\n
The community is invited to reserve one.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are essential to the island. We support a lot of other organizations and have our doors open for people to use,\u201d she said. \u201cHelp us celebrate 99 years of being an island establishment in this fun 1920s-themed way.\u201d<\/p>\n