Hometown carnival coming to Pine Island Nov. 19
The Matlacha Mariners is joining the Matlacha Hookers and other local civic and charitable organizations to bring a nostalgic, old-fashioned town carnival to Pine Island on Nov. 19. The new family event for all ages will be held adjacent to the Winn-Dixie Shopping Center at 9864 Stringfellow Road, one mile south of Pine Island Center, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will benefit Pine Island charities. Admission and parking are free.
Tickets can be purchased at the event entrance for all booth activities. There will be carnival-style food and snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, event T-shirts and live music. Games, contests and activities will include a dunking booth, face painting, photos with props, corn hole toss, a gold fish bowl, football and ring tosses, pine seedlings for planting fun, another man’s treasure, guess your weight and art activities.
Community sponsors are the Matlacha Mariners, Matlacha Hookers, Pine Island Kiwanis, Greater Pine Island Chamber of Commerce, Olde Fish House Marina, Calusa Land Trust, Pine Island Garden Club, Beacon of HOPE, Greater Pine Island Lions Club and Pine Island Fire Department, in addition to several churches and other groups on the Island.
“We’re excited to join forces with most of the local civic and charitable organizations on Pine Island to provide a fun family event to raise money that will stay right here on the island to help local neighbors in need,” said Wayne Reed, president of the Matlacha Mariners.
Bring the whole family Nov. 19 to enjoy the food, fun and festivities for good causes.
For additional details, please visit www.MatlachaMariners.org. For more event or sponsor information, contact event coordinator Reed at wayne@waynereed.com or at 239-283-8045 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
The Matlacha Mariners and Matlacha Hookers are independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that raise funds through several popular events year round and then contribute to deserving local community charities and support groups throughout the year.