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Charlotte County Red Cross training programs
RED CROSS TRAINING PROGRAMS www.redcross-charlotte.org
CPR/AED – Adult - 1 yr. certification- $30.00 Thu May 28 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm Wed Jun 3 8:30 am – 1:00 pm Sat Jun 13 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
CPR—Child and Infant - 1 yr. certification-$30.00 Wed May 20 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm Thu Jun 4 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm Sat Jun 20 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
First Aid Training - 3 yr. certifcation - $30.00 Wed Jun 10 8:30 am – 1:00 pm Mon Jun 22 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Babysitter Workshop – 2 days - $75.00 Tues/Wed Jun 16/17 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Tues/Wed July 14/15 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider - $60.00 (2 yr. certification) Sat Jun 6 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
The Charlotte Warriors Pop Warner Football & Cheerleading organization is celebrating it's 50th anniversay this year and needs your help! If you have pictures, names & numbers of people to contact or just want to share some memories please contact...Mickie Dunn @ 628.4559 or Dawn Morris @ 639.3408.
Be A Hero at Florida’s Blood Centers!WHAT:All donors between Saturday, May 23 – Tuesday, May 26 receive a $20 Darden restaurant gift card by mail! The Port Charlotte Branch’s Hurricane Madness ’09 also begins on Monday, May 25 and runs through Saturday, May 30th.All donors between Monday, May 25 and Tuesday, May 26 receive a $20 Darden restaurant gift card by mail, a free T-shirt and a drawing entry for a Briggs & Stratton Elite Series 5500 Watt generator.Donors on Wednesday, May 26 through Saturday, May 30 will receive a $10 Darden restaurant gift card by mail, a free T-Shirt, and a drawing entry for the generator.As in years past, the bucket truck will be hoisting Hurricane Hostages over the blood center on Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30, along with food and refreshments being served.Ten or more donors from the same organization will receive recognition for helping provide a stable blood supply in our community.If you are interested in organizing a team, contact Sheryl Miller at 941.625.1874.
WHY:Blood donations are needed immediately to sustain the supply in our local hospitals.Florida’s Blood Centers (FBC), the local blood bank, is asking for donations for all blood types. Each donation will likely be transfused into a patient within 48 hours. Donors will literally be saving lives.Florida’s Blood Centers is the sole provider of blood and blood products for Peace RiverRegionalMedicalCenter, FawcettMemorialHospital, CharlotteRegionalMedicalCenter, VeniceRegionalMedicalCenter, and EnglewoodCommunityHospital.
.WHERE:Florida’s Blood Centers – Port Charlotte23080 Harborview Road (the corner of Kings Highway and Harborview Rd)Port Charlotte, FL33980Phone (941) 625-1874WHEN:Monday, May 25 thru Saturday, May 30.The branch will be openMonday, Wednesday: 8 am – 4 pmTuesday, Thursday, Friday:7 am – 7 pmSaturday:8 am – 6 pmWHO:We need any person who has ever considered giving blood to please contact Florida’s Blood Centers. Cancer patients are in daily need of treatment, burn victims use plasma, trauma victims need red blood transfusions, and routine surgeries depend on the gift of a volunteer donor.Donors can be as young as 16 and should weigh at least 102 pounds. There is no upper age limit.Current Facts!
Florida’s Blood Centers currently needs all blood types, especially Type O Negative and A Negative.
Florida’s Blood Centers currently has a 2-day supply of blood.
Every donation is separated into components in our region and will be transfused into a patient usually within 2 to 3 days.
Just one donation can save multiple lives, because it's separated into components-- Red Blood Cells, Plasma and Platelets, Clotting Factors and a host of pharmaceuticals.
Every three seconds someone is in need of a blood transfusion.
Platelet donations are also being encouraged.Donors should ask about moving into this stage of donating.
H.E.L.P. of CharlotteCounty invites the community to join with them as they work to drive out hunger in CharlotteCounty this Saturday May 30th from 11 am to 2pm at the CharlotteHarborEvents & ConferenceCenter in Punta Gorda. The goal is to raise enough funds to fill as many semi-trucks with non-perishable items for CharlotteCounty food pantries as possible. The current financial situation is causing many more people to seek assistance in feeding their families. Our local food banks want to meet the community’s needs but they are being depleted quickly each month, forcing them to close their doors for the remainder of the month, some permanently. This means that hundreds of families in CharlotteCounty go without desperately needed food assistance each month. We have been offered matching grants up to $22,500. Please help us take advantage of this wonderful opportunity of raising $45,000 in one day!
The Phyllis Wiedewitsch Memorial Food Drive is a free family oriented event.We request that you bring non-perishable food items. In return, you will receive a free ticket to be used at the event.There will be 50/50 drawing every hour, a prize wheel, free gifts & door prizes, Chinese Auction, Tupperware Demonstrations and a Children’s Play Corner. Application has also been made to the Guinness Book of World Records for the event to be recognized as the largest Tupperware Party in the World.A portion of the proceeds from Tupperware Sales will go to support the food pantry project.
At noon a special ceremony honoring Ana Romilla, former CEO of the Charlotte County Homeless Coalition for her years of dedicated service to our community.
Mrs. Phyllis Wiedewitsch was an active volunteer in CharlotteCounty for several years before her death in 2008. Phyllis and her husband Jerry knew that children have value and need our support. One program she brought to life was a free community dinner at a local church every Wednesday, which continues to this day.In addition, she volunteered at the Homeless Coalition, served as a Youth Leader at PeaceLutheranChurch and helped at several children’s and homeless outreach events. Phyllis’ love of children and her community is still helping local families today.
For more information or to donation, please contact H.E.L.P. in CharlotteCounty Inc. at 941-625-4543. The website is www.HELPCCFL@gmail.com.
On June 6th, The Cultural Center of Charlotte County will be celebrating 48 years! Come join in the celebration, from 9am-2pm with lots of fun and deals- BBQ, Buy 1 Get 1 Free Clothing Sale, and the most yummiest Strawberry Shortcake for only 48 cents! On this day, come take part in the Community Charity Challenge! Nonprofit Organizations will be there with fun, prizes, raffles, giveaways, and auctions and information! All non-profits will be able to keep the money they raise, and the non-profit that raises the most money will win the $500 Grand Prize, donated by Peace River Regional Medical Center- Your Hospital for Life! Come enjoy a day of fun and giving back. Every Dollar Builds a Dream!
For more information, please call 941-625-4175 ext.253
FUNDRAISER FOR MEIKAH HEATON. 6 MONTH OLD MEIKAH NEEDS A LIVER TRANSPLANT. WE WILL BE OFFERING $10 HAIRCUTS. 100% OF PROCEEDS WILL GO TO COTA (CHILDRENS ORGAN TRANSPLANT ASSOCIATION)
EVENT: CUT-A-THON
WHEN: SUNDAY-JUNE 14TH /2009-10AM-3PM
WHERE: FANTASTIC SAMS
3280 TAMIAMI TRAIL (PROMENADES) RT41 & HARBOR
PORT CHARLOTTE,FL 33952
LOCATION PHONE-SALON # 941-627-1007
CONTACT FOR EVENT: ROGER MONGEON-CELL# 941-875-7609
*no appointments will be taken for this event
donations made by check should be made out to COTA with Meikah Heaton in the memo line
If you need additional information or directions to the seminars please don't hesitate to contact call 941-575-9101.
“Habitat Night” at Visani’s!Get your tickets now!Don’t Miss - Wednesday, June 24th, Visani’s Comedy Dinner Theater & Restaurant presents “Habitat Night”.Enjoy an evening of ‘hilarity’ from comedians Tim Statum and D Cameron, and help raise funds for Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity.What a great (and inexpensive) evening out for you and a spouse or friend.Cost for the show is $10; Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity receives 100% of all Ticket Sales! The show begins at 8 pm.Visani’s opens at 4 pm for dinner, and happy hour goes until 6 pm.Visani’s requests that a 2 item minimum purchase be made from their menu, which is in addition to the cost of the comedy show ticket.To purchase your tickets, you may drop by the Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity office or ReSale Store at 1750 Manzana Ave in Punta Gorda, or visit our Home Improvement Center at 1354 El Jobean in Murdock.You may also call Daria Erdmann at the Habitat office, at 941-639-3162, if you need ‘special delivery’ of your tickets!
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Fourth Annual Punta Gorda Hibiscus Festival Bicycle TourJune 20th. 2009Choice of Scheduled RidesMetric Century (62 miles), Half Century (30 Mile)Quarter Century (15 Mile) plus7 Mile City Managers Tour of Punta Gorda$35.00 pre registration (Must be mailed by May 30), $40.00 on the day.Includes: Route Maps, Schwag bag, Cycling Socks, Post Ride Lunch (Healthy Wrap), SAG support, Rest Areas with snacks and cold drinks.Registration opens at 7:00am and rides will be staggered starting with the Metric Century at 8:00amFor registration form and more information call;TEAM Punta Gorda (941) 637-9426Download registration form fromwww.teampuntagorda.comwww.CharlotteCHD.comwww.acmebicycleshop.com
REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERSCHARLOTTECOUNTY, Fla. (May 6, 2009) – The Board of County Commissioners is seeking volunteers for the following appointments:Burnt Store Village Street & Drainage Unit Advisory Board - is seeking one member and one alternate member. Volunteers must reside within the boundaries of the unit.Construction Industry Licensing Board - is seeking a volunteer to represent the electrical contractor category. Volunteer must be a resident of CharlotteCounty for at least 2 years and be a licensed electrical contractor. Length of term: until Mar. 2012.Construction Industry Licensing Board - is seeking a volunteer to represent the specialty contractor category. Volunteer must be a resident of CharlotteCounty for at least two years and be a licensed specialty contractor. Length of term: until May 27, 2012.Environmentally Sensitive Lands Oversight Committee - is seeking two volunteers who are residents and electors of the County to represent the environmental expertise category. One term is for three years and the other one is until Jan. 23, 2010.Grove City Advisory Board - is seeking one member to serve as the multi-family interest representative on this newly formed board. Must reside or own property within the boundaries of the Grove City Community Planning Area. Term is for three years.Grove City Street & Drainage Advisory Committee - is seeking two volunteers. Terms effective May 23, 2009, expiring May 23, 2012. Must reside within the unit.Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee - is seeking two volunteers to serve as at-large members. These are three (3) year terms effective Jun. 14, 2009 and expiring Jun. 14, 2012.Town Estates Street & Drainage Unit Advisory Board - is seeking two regular members for three year terms, effective immediately. Must own property and live within the unit.**Note: THIS IS NOT A LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT AND SHOULD NOT BE USED AS SUCH.Unless otherwise noted, please submit resume to: Board of County Commissioners, 18500 Murdock Circle, Room 536, Port Charlotte, FL33948-1094, ore-mail bcc@charlottefl.com. If you require special assistance or accommodations please include this information with your resume.
P R E S S R E L E A S E (Please click HERE for a map of the area of concern)
Rabies Alert Area Announced
Charlotte County, FL - On Aug. 21, Charlotte County Animal Control responded to the 24000 block of Madaca Lane, Port Charlotte, (located at the Lakes of Tuscana Apartment Complex on Veterans Blvd) in regards to a dog coming into contact with a bat. The bat was confiscated and sent to the Tampa State Lab for rabies testing.
On Aug. 25, the Tampa State Lab confirmed that the bat tested positive for the rabies virus.
In response, Charlotte County Animal Control has declared a rabies alert area for the following area (map attached):
Veterans Blvd. and all areas south to Peachland Blvd. Interstate 75 (Exit 170) and all areas west to Viceroy Terr. Peachland Blvd. and all areas north to Veterans Blvd. Viceroy Terrace and all areas east to Interstate 75 (Exit 170)
Residents in these areas should observe the following:
Report any sick or injured wildlife Report any stray domestic animals Report any animals acting unusual Refrain from coming into contact with any unknown animal Ensure that your animals are currently vaccinated against rabies
The rabies alert area will be in effect for 30 days (Expires Sept. 24, 2008).
Any questions or concerns should be directed to Charlotte County Animal Control @ 833.5690
HOW TO HELP.... Residents across Southwest Florida interested in helping the family of Denise Lee can make donations at several Charlotte County locations. Please make checks payable to Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, and write "Denise Lee" in the memo line. Lee family donation drop-off locations are as follows:
*Charlotte County Sheriff's Office - Main Office 7474 Utilities Road Punta Gorda
*Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, Promenades Substation Promenade Shopping Mall 3280 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte
*Charlotte County Sheriff's Office - West County Office 6868 San Casa Road Englewood
*Charlotte County Sheriff's Office - Murdock 1441 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte
also at......
*Wendy's Restaurant in El Jobean 13417 McCall Rd. (Hwy. 776) Pt. Charlotte (El Jobean) 941-698-9445
*Super Day Express 1595 McCall Rd. (Hwy 776) Pt. Charlotte (El Jobean) 941-697-1556
(please note, driving directions can be found by clicking on the )
Donations can also be mailed to: Charlotte County Sheriff's Office c/o Denise Lee Donation Fund 7474 Utilities Road Punta Gorda, Fl. 33982
The Charlotte Warriors Pop Warner Football & Cheerleading organization is celebrating it's 50th anniversay this year and needs your help! If you have pictures, names & numbers of people to contact or just want to share some memories please contact...Mickie Dunn @ 628.4559 or Dawn Morris @ 639.3408.
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