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April 2010


                                Dianne Sandler
                                Editor
TEAM Punta Gorda
Volunteer Appreciation Reception



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All TEAM Punta Gorda volunteers are cordially invited to an Appreciation Reception on Tuesday, April 20 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Pavilion at Gilchrist Park on West Retta Esplanade.

Our reception is held to thank our wonderful volunteers for all the work they do to help make our city such a wonderful place to live and visit. 

Please RSVP by April 13 to Naomi Gazzola at nomes2@comcast.net.

We look forward to seeing everyone and having a great time together.
 

Pedal and Play in Paradise
 

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Plan on a great family weekend, April 30 to May 2, by joining in on the Pedal and Play in Paradise in Punta Gorda. There will be long rides, medium rides, short rides and some rides with the City Manager of Punta Gorda. You will see friends and their families enjoying themselves on their bicycles.

Proceeds from this event will help TEAM's Spokes and Trails Committee make Punta Gorda a Bicycle-Friendly Community and get a higher award from the State of Florida.

Visit www.pedalandplayinparadise.com to find all of the activity information and registration form. 
 
TEAM Punta Gorda Happenings


  • TEAM Punta Gorda's Fifth Annual Golf Tournament was a huge success thanks to the sponsors and golfers who participated in the event. Please visit www.teampuntagorda.org to view the list of sponsors and thank them for their support the next time you visit their establishments.
  • TEAM sent a wonderful memo to Google stating why Charlotte County would be the best place to test-market their new high-speed internet service. We hope everyone completed the survey.
  • TEAM is working hard on the South County Gateway Project to have signs welcoming visitors to our community.
  • TEAM is working on getting the Artisians' Atelier completed as soon as possible.
  • TEAM member Frank Mazur made a presentation about TEAM before the National Association of Retired Federal Employees on March 2.
  • TEAM continues their work on the Community Gardens committee (see info about a fund raiser in "Did you know...").
  • TEAM Punta Gorda will be selling this spectacular coffee table book for $38.50 each including tax. They will make great presents for family and friends who are interested in what's taking place in Punta Gorda. TEAM has a special page, too. Copies can be purchased at the TEAM office or the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce.
 
Did you know...


...that the Twin Isles Fun Fest, a fun and fund raising benefit for TEAM Punta Gorda's Beautification Committee, the Community Gardens project and the Punta Gorda History Park will be held on Saturday, April 24 at Twin Isles Country Club on Madrid Blvd.? Golf begins at 1 p.m.; tennis begins at 3 p.m.; bridge begins at 3 p.m.; and the garden party is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. For complete information, call 941-637-1232, ext. 2, before the registration deadline on April 21.
...that St. Mary's PB Church is having a raffle for a three-night cruise for two to the Bahamas? Tickets are $25 and the drawing will be held on April 11. Call the office at 941-268-3289 for information.
...that on Arbor Day, Tuesday, April 30, a celebration will be held at Laishley Park where students from area elementary schools will participate in planting six trees? Join our Mayor, City police, Smokey the Bear and forestry rangers from 10 a.m. to noon. The students will also participate in a poster contest with the winner being announced at the April 21 City Council meeting.
...that Congressman Tom Rooney is having a Veterans Forum on Monday, April 19 at 10 a.m., at the American Legion Post 103, and all are invited to attend?
...that an Air Show Preview will be held on April 8 beginning at 5 p.m. where Flying Elvises will land at the City Marketplace? Contact Sam Sanders at 941-505-0016 for information on the activities.


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