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Engineering: Creating Safe & Convenient Places to Ride & Park.
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Enforcement: Ensuring Safe Streets For All Users.
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Public Education: Giving People the Skills & Confidence to Ride.
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Encouragement: Creating a Strong Bicycle Culture
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Evaluation and Planning: Planning Safe & Viable Transportation Options.
It will take all of us working together to make this vision a reality. There is no guarantee that if we do these all of things that we will be recognized by the League of American Bicyclists. However, if we carry out the plan, we will have created the Bicycle Friendly Community that our citizens want and need.
Nancy Johnson
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TEAM Moves its Offices - come to Ribbon Cutting!
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Now located in Charlotte Community FND Building
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TEAM moved its offices to the Charlotte Community Foundation Building. The new address is 227 Sullivan Street, Suite 124, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, phone 941-637-8326.
Please come to the Ribbon Cutting provided by the PG Chamber of Commerce, on November 18, 5:30 p.m. Come in and say hello. We'd love to show you around.
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Upcoming Founder's Day Week TEAM Mixer
Mix It Up at the History Park 
Join TEAM Punta Gorda as we celebrate the kick-off of Founders Day Week and our new partnership with the History Park.
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Learn about the history of Punta Gorda while strolling through the beautiful History Park.
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Come see the progress of our future community garden.
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Enjoy spending time with TEAM Punta Gorda volunteers and members.
Date: December 1, 2015 (Tuesday)
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Location: Punta Gorda History Park
Refreshments, entertainment, a history scavenger hunt, and prizes are all part of the fun and it's all free.
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36 Beds constructed in History Park
Community Gardens
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Hooray!
Many residents helped TEAM build our newest Community Gardens beds in the History Park.
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From amazing Heleen Schouten, who organized the building, "Thank you to all you wonderful friends, for making these Saturday mornings,building these monster beds, special. We did it, 36! Thank you for your enthusiasm, your hard work and your generosity of your time. When you look at the attached picture and this video, both made by BruceTompkins, it shows the spirit of all you, of this true community event.":
Check this out - unbelieveable! https://vimeo.com/143618978Wow! It takes a village and you did it!
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TEAM Mixer at Hurricane Charleys
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What a wonderful evening it was at the mixer at Hurricane Charleys!. At least 65 people enjoyed themselves and TEAM signed up 10 new members.
The food was outstanding and plentiful. It was donated by Bob from Hurricane Charley's. He out did himself with a superb buffet.
The raffle was great with very nice prizes. Three were donated by our members as follows: Sandy Dressler, gift card to Amazon, Betsy Spagnolo, gift bag with wine glasses and coasters and Cheryl Karba, a basket of cheer. A gift certificate and shirt were donated by Debbie Malinoski from HipNotique, a local business.
Thanks so much for a wonderful TEAM mixer!
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Calling All Golfers - Help with Spring Tournament
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Please help with 2016 Golf Tournament
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March 19, 2016 is the date of our Annual Golf Tournament. Volunteers are needed for:
- Publicity
- Fundraising
- Goody Bag Donation
Coordination
Meetings will be held monthly during October - December, bi-weekly in January, and then move to weekly format from mid-Feb to tournament date.
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FREE Kids Fishing Clinic
 TEAM's Maritime Committee in partnership with Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (CHEC) is conducting a series of FREE Kids Fishing Clinics at the Cedar Point Environmental Center in Englewood and Bayshore Park in Port Charlotte. Children ages 8-12 are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is limited and mandatory. Clinics will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include lunch and a time for the children to fish.
December 12, 2015 Cedar Point, Englewood
January 9, 2016 Bayshore Pk,Pt Charlotte
February 20, 2016 Cedar Point, Englewood
March 26, 2016 Bayshore Park, Pt Charlotte
April 16, 2016 Bayshore Park, Pt Charlotte
This hands-on program teaches conservation-based fishing techniques including knot tying, rod & reel use, fish-identification and proper fish handling for responsible and ethical salt water fishing. All sessions will be taught by knowledgeable and experienced local anglers using Florida Fish & Wildlife protocol.
Volunteers are welcome and donations are appreciated. Contact Bobbi Rogers at 941-475-0769 or bobbi@CHECflorida.org to reserve a spot or to volunteer.
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Houses wanted for Paint Your Heart Out
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Do you know that TEAM with Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity are partners in helping elderly, disabled and needy residents paint their homes?
On February 27, 2016, for the third year in Punta Gorda, hundreds of volunteers will join together to beautify our community. This will send a message of pride and build a sense of community spirit that will last long after the paint brushes have dried.
We are looking for homes that fall within the following criteria:
- House must be owned
- House must be located in Salona, Trabue Woods or Charlotte Parks area of PG
- Houses must be one story, not brick or aluminum siding, and not already painted
with lead-based paint
A nomination form must be filled out and sent in by December 14, 2015 to be reviewed by a Selection Committee.
Eight homes will be chosen to be painted. Candidates will be inspected for feasibility and selected homes' occupants will be notified and arrangements made for necessary preparation work. If you would like to be selected or know of a home that fits the criteria listed above, contact TEAM at team@teampuntagorda.org 941-637-8326 or Habitat for Humanity at 941-639-3162.
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Help Wanted - TEAM needs YOU!
 Are you retired with some extra time on your hands?
Look no further than TEAM Punta Gorda. We can use your help. Here's just a sampling of some of the fun things you can do with just a little bit of your time.
- Become a member of the Outreach Committee and participate in
developing socials or help members with special projects
- Monitor our Government Relations and make suggestions
- Join the Membership Committee in welcoming new members, obtaining
and coordinating memorabilia. helping with member recognition and more
- Help us paint bikes - not just paint them, but add some artistic flare as
they are displayed around our town!
- Help us with yellow bicycle maintenance or join us with your
enthusiatic support on our Bicycle Friendly Committee
Interested? Just give a call to
Sue Carman, TEAM Volunteer Coordinator
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Holly Days Garden Tour - Dec 4 & 5
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Don't miss Sparkling Christmas Memories, on December 4th and 5th from 11 am to 4 pm.
Punta Gorda Garden Club's annual Holly Days Home Tour is always held the first weekend in December. This endeavor supports all of the club's local, state and national projects. The 2014 Home Tour was such a success that they were able to provide scholarships to five local high school students who plan to pursue careers in environmental fields.
Using only fresh and dried natural materials, they decorate four homes in the Punta Gorda Historic District. The Home Tour includes the sale of poinsettias and tour-goers are treated to punch and homemade holiday cookies baked by club members. Suggested donation is $15. Advance ticket purchase at the Chambers of Commerce in Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte or from individual garden club members. Tickets are also available the day of the tour at any of the home locations.
This year's four tour homes and the church are located at 308 W. Grace, 319 Durrance, 312 Durrance, 507 W. Marion, 612 W. Marion. Call (941) 575-4653 or visit www.pggc.org.
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Save the DATES for TEAM
Don't forget to put these dates
in your iPhone or paper calendar!
January 28, 2016 - TEAM Annual Community Meeting
February 27, 2016 - Paint Your Heart Out
March 19, 2016 - Golf Tournament
April 2, 2016 - Pedal & Play Bike Event
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HAPPENINGS ON THE HARBOR!
We invite you to visit the community calendars below for more information about upcoming events.
Nov 1: Murder Mystery Dinner, Hurricane Charley's, 5:00 p.m. cocktails, 6:00 p.m. dinner, $45 pp, sponsored by Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce, for tickets, call 941-639-3720.
Nov 14: Lighting of the Village, Fisherman's Village, 5:30 p.m. Kickoff of the Festival of Lights featuring the Charlotte High Silver King Band, magic shows, balloon creations, Juggles the Clown and a special meet/greet of Santa and his Helpers.
Nov 18: Ribbon Cutting, TEAM Punta Gorda's new offices, 227 Sullivan Street, PG, 5:30 p.m.
Dec 1: TEAM Founder's Day Mixer, History Park, 5:30 p.m. See above article.
Dec 4 & 5: Garden Club's Holly Days Tour, Sparkling Christmas Memories, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. See above article.
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Parting Shot
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Thanks to our "year-round" sponsors
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