e-Newsletter
January 6, 2022
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Venice MainStreet, Inc. is a nonprofit organization committed to preserving and enhancing the character, beauty, and economic vitality of historic downtown Venice. |
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Thank you, VAWCC, for joining
Venice MainStreet
as a Nonprofit Partner!
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“Reaching Out To Make A Difference”
The purpose of the Venice Area Women’s College Club is to promote fellowship among college women and to encourage their personal growth and participation in community affairs. Membership includes any woman with an Associate’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university.
Monthly Speaker and Luncheon
January 11 at 11:30am
Plantation Golf & Country Club
500 Rockley Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
Guest Speaker: Kim Cool
The January speaker is Kim Cool from the Venice Gondolier. She will talk to us about the new Circus History Museum. College club supports 2 yearly college educational scholarships and the South County Food Pantry with non-perishable foods and money donations. To inquire about club membership or for lunch ($25) reservations, Call 309-635-3058.
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Events
Subject to change or cancellation
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PLEASE NOTE: The Stephanie Nakasian
Concert is CANCELED- Friday, January 7th
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South County Jazz with Morrie |
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January 8, 2022 @ 7:00 pm
Venice Performing Arts Center
1 Indian Avenue, Building 5, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 218-0627
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Boating Skills and Seamanship
Online Course
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Boating Skills and Seamanship is an on-line course that meets on Monday and Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m. for five sessions. Classes will meet January 10, 13, 17, 20, and 24.
Upon completion of the course and successfully passing a test, each member will be awarded a certificate and a lifetime Florida Boaters Card. The cost of the course is $40 plus the textbook, Boating Skills & Seamanship, 14th edition, which can be purchased on Amazon or obtained from the Auxiliary for about $20. The same class will be offered each month except June in 2022.
For more information, call Judi Bidwick at 941-492-5904.
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Venice Performing Arts Center
1 Indian Ave. Building 5, Venice, FL 34285
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Lift Every Voice
A Tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
JAN 16
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An Evening with
Norm Lewis
JAN 23-24
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Let’s Hang On!
Frankie Valli Tribute Show
JAN 30-31
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Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave. W, Venice, FL 34285
941-488-1115
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January Classes
at Venice Locale
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Venice Locale
121 Miami Ave. West, Venice, FL 34285
941-444-0336
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Mondays, January 17, 24, 31, 7 P.M.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
790 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285
The past 2 years have been challenging physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. The isolation, fear, anxiety, and grief have hit children and seniors especially hard. This winter series we take time to reflect on how we as an Interfaith Community have responded to the needs of our community during the pandemic and what more we can do to uplift our neighbors and ourselves.
January 17: Martin Luther King Jr Celebration
Come celebrate Martin Luther King Jr with the spirit-filled, justice-seeking words of Dr. John Walker and stirring gospel music performed by Brenda Watty of the Marvelettes, joined by her back-up singers and pianist.
January 24: Lifting Up Our Children in the Wake of the Pandemic: Supporting Resilience and Fostering Joy
Children have faced many losses and traumas during COVID including in-person schooling, limited peer exposure, psycho-social delays, anxiety regarding illness and death, loss of a family member, parental anger/fear related to vaccine, masks, social distancing. Hear about our role as caretakers, modalities to support emotional wellbeing, and determining the need for professional assistance. And hear from a teen who is a COVID survivor!
January 31: Turning Mourning into Dancing: Changing Sackcloth into Garments of Joy
Local religious leaders discuss the sources of hope and resilience in our various faith traditions. The discussion will be moderated by Rabbi Ben Shull.
The series is free of charge, with free-will donations accepted during each session to support our programming.
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Venice Interfaith Community Association
Email: vica@veniceinterfaith.org
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Program Speaker: Paddy Padmanabhan, Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County (LVSSC)
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January 18, 2022
The Business & Professional Women of Englewood/Venice
invite you to join us for our monthly dinner meeting.
Relation Building: 5:15 p.m.
Dinner at 5:45 p.m.
Location: Plantation Golf & Country Club, 500 Rockley Blvd
Venice, FL 34293
Cost: $28 (Door) / $28 (PayPal)
Registration Deadline:
January 16, 2022 - 5 p.m.
Dinner reservations are necessary! For reservations
visit our website bpwev.org
Cancellations: Call 315-440-6814 or email estherbird2@ aol.com by
Sunday, January 16 - 5 p.m.
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Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County (LVSSC) was founded in 1982 by Eleanor Byrnes. It is affiliated with Literacy Volunteers of America Inc. now known as Pro-Literacy Worldwide founded by Ruth Colvin in Syracuse, NY in 1962. Our mission is to change the lives of adults with low literacy skills in English through active one on one tutoring. We have students from over 47 countries including, our own, the USA. Currently we have over 175 Tutors and over 325 students. As there is more demand from ever growing immigrant population we do need more volunteer tutors. We also offer weekly classes for those who prefer learning with a group.
Paddy is the Vice President and Board member at the Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County (LVSSC). He worked in the Pharmaceutical industry in various capacities in Sales, Marketing, Business development and Alliance Management before he retired in 2015. Paddy is also an active member and President of Venice Lions club. He wife, Latha, is a retired Registered Nurse. They have two daughters, Asha and Tina. Paddy and Latha make their home in Venice, FL.
Paddy joined LVSSC in 2016 and has been a member on the board and their speaking program coordinator. In his words, “I love volunteering at LVSSC where many of the initial founding members are still active and an inspiration to the new volunteers like me”. ”It is a rewarding experience as not only are the students benefitted, through their learned use of the Literacy skills, the community and the country at large is benefitted as well.
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Are you interested in learning more about the many non-profit organizations serving the greater Venice area? Come explore the many opportunities there are to give of your time, talent, and/or treasure and support non-profits.
British Open Pub-2-Go and Auntie Anne's Pretzel Truck SWFL
will be on site during the event!
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Venice Area Chamber of Commerce
597 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285
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Italian American Club of Venice
1375 Ringling Dr., Venice, FL 34285
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Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers are one of the biggest chart toppers in rock history, amassing dozens of hits and performing sold out shows for four decades. Free Fallin’ is heading into their 15th year as a band and has played before thousands of fans at many festivals, fairs, venues, and concerts. Along the way they have evolved into a complete and spectacular live music production. Their shows, featuring all the best hits of Tom Petty, include the instruments and costumes that re-create the authentic experience of a live Tom Petty concert! |
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Explore Local History
Tours, sites, exhibits & more!
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Ongoing
Things to Do Downtown
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Free Carillon Performances
every Saturday at 10am
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Venice Institute for Performing Arts, in partnership with the Venice Carillon Society, presents free 30-minute musical performances by carillonneur Wylie Crawford on this beautiful bell instrument.
In front of the
Venice Performing Arts Center
1 Indian Ave. Building 5
Venice, FL 34285
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Venice MainStreet
Nonprofit Partners
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Venice MainStreet
Business Partners
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Beautiful items from USA, Germany, Italy, and England. Come and see our exclusive items for
your beautiful home.
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Luxurious Interiors
205 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
941-485-0319
Follow on Facebook and Instagram @luxuriousinteriorsfl
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Venice Olive Oil Company
101 West Venice Avenue Suite #5, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 483-4200
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Partners of the Week
Thank you for renewing or joining Venice MainStreet!
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Business Partner
Devine's Wine Bar
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Nonprofit Partners
Venice Area Women's College Club
Venice Heritage Inc.
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FREE copies of the Venice MainStreet Downtown Directory are available at the VMS office at 101 W. Venice Ave., Suite 23 (above Venice Olive Oil Company) Mondays - Fridays, 9am-5pm. Please call 941-484-6722 to schedule.
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Thank you for your partnership,
City of Venice
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Submissions to this newsletter are from Venice MainStreet partners. To become a member, join today at VisitVeniceFL.org. |
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Venice MainStreet, Inc. is a nonprofit committed to preserving and enhancing the character, beauty, and economic vitality of historic downtown Venice.
Venice MainStreet Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit registered with the
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OR VISIT WWW.FDACS.GOV. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. [s.496.405(1)(c), F.S.] Registration # CH50211
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