Clothing drive set
ENGLEWOOD — Englewood Christian School, 571 Medical Drive, is holding a fundraiser for its volleyball court.
The school is asking people to donate worn-out clothing, bed linens and other material items. A collection trailer will be set up in the parking lot of Merchant’s Crossing Shopping Center, 1500 Placida Road, Englewood.
For more information, call 941-208-5773.
Clothing drive set for church
NORTH PORT — The North Port Community United Church of Christ, 3450 S. Biscayne Drive, announced its monthly food drive will be from 10 a.m. to noon Monday.
Members of the congregation will help unload donations from vehicles. Donations are for the Salvation Army Food Bank. Food Staples, paper goods, toiletries, bottled water and school snacks are appreciated.
For more information, call 941-426-5580.
Two-piano concert at First Presbyterian Church of Punta Gorda
PUNTA GORDA — The Two Piano Group will present its spring concert at 3 p.m. May 5 at First Presbyterian Church of Punta Gorda, 25250 Airport Road, Punta Gorda.
Seven professional musicians will be performing music on two pianos. A free will offering takes place during it with a suggested donation of $15. For more information, call 941-639-1959 or go to www.fpcpunta.org.
Mother’s Day breakfast
PORT CHARLOTTE — St. Charles Knights of Columbus Council 5399 holds a Mother’s Day breakfast from 7:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 12 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Parish Center, 21505 Augusta Ave., Port Charlotte.
Breakfast will include scrambled eggs, sausage or ham, biscuits and gravy, home fries, pancakes, juice and coffee. Adults are $10 and children 8 and under are $5. Mothers eat free.
Sonrise Baptist plans car, craft shows
ENGLEWOOD — Sonrise Baptist Church, 11050 Willmington Blvd., Englewood, has planned a car show and an arts and crafts show for 2-6 p.m. May 18 at the church
The event will be followed by a free spaghetti dinner at 6 p.m.
For more information, call 941-626-9607.
Mothers Helping Mothers at GCUMC
GULF COVE — The Mothers Helping Mothers relief trailer is available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month at Gulf Cove United Methodist Church, 1100 S. McCall Road. The group offers free clothing for the entire family and other basic necessities.
For more information, call 941-697-1747.
Closet of Hope is open
GULF COVE — Gulf Cove United Methodist Church, 1100 S. McCall Road, has reopened its Clothes Closet for people in need.
The Closet of Hope offers free clothing for children and adults. It is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of each month, except holidays. People must present a photo ID that shows residency of Charlotte County or Englewood, North Port, or Venice of Sarasota County. Families are limited to one bag of clothing each month.
For more information, call 941-697-1747.
Card parties at St. Francis
GROVE CITY — The Women’s Guild of St. Francis of Assisi Church, 5265 Placida Road, Grove City, has monthly card parties the first Wednesday of each month through May.
The parties are 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pay $12 for lunch, card play and door prizes. Reserve tables at sfoachurch.com or call 941-697-4899 and press 6 to leave a message with a name and phone number.
FREE FOOD
The Seventh-day Adventist Community Center has a food pantry every Thursday from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at 1655 Taylor Road, Punta Gorda. Drive-thru available. For more information, call 941-916-1332.St. Francis of Assisi Food Pantry, 5265 Placida Road, Grove City, is open 9:15-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.Wintergarden Presbyterian, 18305 Wintergarden Ave., Port Charlotte, drive through food pantry is open from noon-4 p.m. Thursday.Free food will be given away from 4-5:30 p.m. every Thursday in a drive-thru at Community Life Center, 19048 Edgewater Drive, Port Charlotte. For more information, call 941-629-0999.Free baked goods will be given away between 9:30-10:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays at Praise Tabernacle, 18350 Edgewater Drive, Port Charlotte. For more information, call 941-766-9995.
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