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(Subject to change or cancellation)

370 Commercial Court

Venice, FL 34292

(941) 484-2337

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Colonial Baptist Church

2400 Taylor Ranch Trail, Venice, FL 34293

TRUNK OR TREAT and a SOUTHERN GOSPEL CONCERT all in the same night!?! That’s Right! Everyone is invited to our Family Fall Festival

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The Venice Police Department will join several law enforcement agencies throughout Sarasota County on Saturday, Oct. 24 for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day so citizens may properly dispose of prescription medications.

The Venice Police Department lobby, at 1575 E. Venice Ave., will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 24 to participate in the Drug Take Back Day. Officers will be on hand during that time to assist anyone bringing in their expired or unwanted prescription medications.

Contact:

Lorraine Anderson

City of Venice Public Information Officer

Via City Hall Switchboard: (941) 486-2626 ext. 7401

Direct: (941) 882-7401

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October

25th Fundraiser

4-6pm

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Job seekers register here

Venice Area Chamber of Commerce Virtual Job Fair 2020

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

The Venice Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with CareerSource Suncoast, will be holding a

Virtual Job and Career Fair on

Wednesday, October 28th

from 9:00 AM – 1 PM

You’ve got jobs and we’ve got the talent you need!

Let’s connect the two from the comfort of your office or home.

For more information, please contact Debra Mattar

dmattar@venicechamber.com

Employers register here

There's still time!

Submit your entry by

October 30th

Download entry form

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The Vagina Monologues

by Eve Ensler

Starring Candace Artim,

Laurie Colton & Kim Kollar

In The Jervey Theatre

Oct. 30 at 7:30pm

Oct. 31 at 7:30pm

Nov. 1 at 2pm

Buy tickets

Venice Theatre

140 Tampa Ave W, Venice, FL 34285

info@venicetheatre.net

Box office: 941-488-1115

October 31st

from 6pm-9pm

St. Francis Animal Rescue and Venice Masonic Lodge No, 301 will be hosting a Trunk or Treat

drive through event at

St. Francis Thrift Store

1925 Tamiami Trail Venice, FL 34293

All Venice families are welcome to participate.

Anyone who can please drop off candy donations to the St. Francis Thrift Store before the event, it is appreciated.

https://epiphanyknights.org/

Ongoing

Classes, Events and Tours

(Subject to change or cancellation)

Beach Yoga with Elin

Venice Beach

Starting October 18

Daily: 8am and 9am,

Mondays thru Thursdays: 6pm

Changing to 5pm on November 2

FREE

941-408-9642

yogawithelin.us

Blue Lotus Meditation Center

Online meditation and classes

Zoom links to participate

DONATIONS APPRECIATED

941-323-8033

deerdancre2211@aol.com

blbmc.org

Laughter Yoga Venice

In person: Centennial Park, Saturdays at 10am

Zoom online: Wed. 9:30am,

Thurs. 9:15am & Sat. 10am

FREE

203-856-6427

laughteryogavenice@gmail.com

laughteryogavenice.com

Sundays Bingo

Knights Hall, 512 Substation Rd.

Sundays: Doors open at 11:30 Games start at 1pm-4pm

Packages of 14 games start at

Contact: Council7052@gmail.com

Venice Drum Circle

Venice Beach

Sundays 1.5 hours before sunset

FREE

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Venice Farmers Market

City Hall

Saturdays 8am-12pm

FREE ENTRY

**MASKS REQUIRED**

941-445-9209

info@thevenicefarmersmarket.org

thevenicefarmersmarket.org

Venice Florida Tours

Downtown Venice

Walking history tours, ghost tours

and group tours available

CONTACT FOR PRICING

Reservations required

817-793-8433

venicefloridatours@yahoo.com

Facebook.com/venicefloridatours

Venice Tennis Clinics

Hecksher Park (downtown)

Saturdays, Sundays 12-5pm

Reserve your one-hour slot

FREE

Contact: ed2000@gmx.com

vitf45.wixsite.com/tennis

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Come vote for your favorites in the

Best of Venice 2020 ballot!

You can vote between

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 and

Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at 11:00 PM EST

Thanks!

The Venice Gondolier Sun

Click to vote

North American Butterfly Association (NABA)

names Monty Andrews Arboretum

a Certified Butterfly Garden

Photos and information courtesy of Lorraine Anderson, City of Venice

Volunteer Monty Andrews (pictured above), for whom the Arboretum is named, received the certification on October 12.

Monty Andrews especially noted the efforts of volunteers Tracy and Larry Ivey. Tracy is pictured above.

According to Monty Andrews, “It is important to add this certification to the Arboretum, as the whole idea of the project is to help educate and instruct interested visitors on its importance and environmental impact. Volunteers and the City Public Works Department staff work hard to maintain the park and make it a valuable asset to the community.”

Learn more about NABA

The North American Butterfly Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works to promote the public enjoyment and conservation of butterflies.

Learn more about arboretum

Monty Andrews Arboretum Located at West Blalock Park

401 Pensacola Road

Venice, FL 34285

Luxe Realty

230 Tamiami Trl. S. Suite 1

Venice, FL 34285

941-621-3078

Venice Olive Oil Co.

101 W Venice Ave #5, Venice FL 34285

(941) 483-4200

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Scarlet Macaw Resort Wear

225 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285

(941) 483-3500

Celebration Corner

303A West Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285

941-484-2206

Café Venice

101 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285

Hair Fairy Cait will be flying in on

Friday, October 23rd from 11- 4pm

Book your appointment to

get your Sparkle on!!

Book appointment

Patchington Venice Beach

136-138 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285

(941) 488-4128

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New cheese boards in store perfect gift for family, friends

or yourself......

Luxurious Interiors

205 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285

(941) 485-0319

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Puttin' on the Ritz

Salon and Spa

205 Nokomis Ave S

Venice, FL 34285

(941) 488-6650

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