Local Groups Raise Funds for Youth Health and Alzheimer's Awareness
Charitable events across Charlotte County are scheduled for mid-November, including a gala in Englewood and a walk in Rotonda.
By Claire Castillo ·
The Englewood Community Coalition and Englewood Creative Arts are holding a Southern Nights Fundraising Gala on Nov. 14 to support efforts to prevent youth substance use. The event will run from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Rotonda Hills Golf & Country Club. Attendees will enjoy dancing, casino games, Southern cuisine, a live auction, and an open bar. Organizers can be reached at 941-681-0091 or office@ccenglewood.com for more details.
In Rotonda West, the GFWC Rotonda West Woman's Club is hosting the Charlotte County 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's on Nov. 14. The event will take place at Broadmoor Park, located at 646 Rotonda Circle. Registration and a rally are scheduled for 8:30 a.m., with the walk beginning at 9 a.m. Interested individuals can contact Kathryn at 610-952-1333 or visit act.alz.org/goto/CharlotteCountyRotondaWest to register or donate.
Several other community fundraisers are scheduled for the same week. The Charlotte County Jazz Society is presenting jazz events at Sunseeker Resort in Port Charlotte. On Nov. 5 and 6, the free "Wine Around" event runs from 6 to 10 p.m., featuring live music, food tastings, and wine pairings from Trinchero and Foley Family Wines. On Nov. 7, the Jazz Society will host Serenade & Supper in the resort ballroom from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets for that evening cost $149 and include a four-course dinner with wine pairings.
The eighth annual Great Garage Sale is planned for Nov. 21 at Charlotte Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Road in Port Charlotte. The sale runs from 8 a.m. to noon and is free for shoppers. Vendor registration closes on Nov. 7. Costs are $20 for a 10-by-10-foot space or $30 for a 20-by-20-foot space. Interested vendors can register online at tinyurl.com/GreatGarageSale2026 or call 941-235-5010.
North Port is holding a Community Yard Sale on Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. to noon at the City Center Front Green, 4970 City Hall Blvd. Admission is free for shoppers. Vendor fees are $20 per space, with tables available to rent for an additional $10. Food vendors may apply online, though acceptance is based on a first-come, first-served basis. This event coincides with North Port Newcomer Day at the Morgan Family Community Center, 6207 W. Price Blvd.
Additional charitable gatherings include the Rotonda American Legion Auxiliary Unit 113 Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair on Nov. 7 at 3436 Indiana Road in Rotonda West. The fair runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes a visit from Santa. The GFWC Rotonda West Woman's Club also has an annual Holiday Bazaar on Nov. 7 at the Rotonda West Community Center, featuring handcrafted items, a bake sale, and a gift basket raffle.
The Lemon Bay Woman's Club will hold its annual Holiday Bazaar on Nov. 13 and 14 at its historic clubhouse at 51 N. Maple St. in Englewood. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 13 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 14. Proceeds benefit local charities and the upkeep of the clubhouse, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Meanwhile, the Friends of the Mid-County Regional Library in Port Charlotte are seeking volunteers to help at their bookstore, which sells used media to fund library programs.
Source: Sun Newspapers (North Port Sun)
