THE COMMUNITY HOUSE
\nThe Community House will present a Community Social, with the theme National Vinyl Record Day, on Aug. 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Sanibel.<\/p>\n
The islands community will have a chance to dust off their old records at a unique happy hour.<\/p>\n
The Community House (TCH) will host a Community Social, with the theme National Vinyl Record Day, on Aug. 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Sanibel. The event will feature music, food and drinks.<\/p>\n
\u201cA lot of places are slow because the islands are slow, so it\u2019s something to do,\u201d Community Engagement Coordinator Ivy Ankerson said of the offseason for Captiva and Sanibel. \u201cSo we wanted to provide a little party, a little get-together for the community before the new season starts.\u201d<\/p>\n
National Vinyl Record Day is recognized around the country on Aug. 12. It was founded to commemorate the day that Thomas Edison finished his first working phonograph in 1877.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe were looking up fun national days in the month of August,\u201d she said. \u201cWe thought that doing the vinyl records would be cool, kind of old-school.\u201d<\/p>\n
Attendees can contribute to the playlist for the evening by bringing a record from their collection.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople are encouraged to bring their favorite vinyl record, if they have one,\u201d Ankerson said. \u201cWe will also have records, so people aren\u2019t required to bring one.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s kind of a way to connect with each other and learn a little more about each other,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n
TCH will provide complimentary appetizers.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ll have some refreshments,\u201d Ankerson added. \u201cAnd we\u2019ll have a cash bar.\u201d<\/p>\n
In addition, attendees can get in the spirit and dress in the attire of their favorite musical decade.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf people want to dress in their favorite music decade, they can,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Tickets are $5 for members and $20 for non-members.<\/p>\n
Entry is free for nonprofit employees and interns, but they must call to reserve a spot.<\/p>\n
The islands are invited to secure their ticket.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a chance for people in the community to get to know each other kind of on a different level,\u201d Ankerson said. \u201cYou are sharing a part of yourself by sharing your music.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd it\u2019s a good opportunity to get together during the offseason and connect,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n