Friends of Lisa pasta dinner fundraiser April 15 at SJCCA
A pasta dinner fundraiser for Pine Islander, Lisa Dence will be held Wednesday, April 15, at the St. James Civic Center. Dinner will be served from 5-7 p.m.; eat-in or carry-out. Tickets are $20 and available in advance from Julie Robbers at (239) 744-9767 or at the door.
Dence is the owner of Salty Girls Cafe in Bokeelia. She has been experiencing some serious medical issues and is unable to return to work. This is a severe hardship for Dence and her family.
Dence has been a generous and accommodating member of the Pine Island community for many years, whether lending her previous Olde Fish House location for island fundraisers such as the Matlacha Hookers Fishing Derbies or cooking for the Beacon Bites program. She also provided meals to many island recipients and contractors who struggled after Hurricane Ian.
Many recall a friendly smile, words of encouragement and a hot delicious meal prepared and served by her.
The St. James Civic Center is located at 3300 Fourth Ave., St James City.
Donations to the Lisa Dence Fund can be made by check to the Beacon of HOPE or through the Beacon’s PayPal account or to the Centennial Bank branch (see Branch Manager Elsie Stearns) on Stringfellow Road.