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Newspaper
The Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1977
Page
6
The National Federation Grandmothers' Club Suncoast Chapter 788 of North Port brings handmade lap robes and cookies to the west wing infirmary of the Sarasota Welfare Home in Sarasota, spreading smiles.
The Isle of Venice Chapter of Sweet Adelines hosted a birthday party for Loveland School youngsters on Monday May 16. The program featured music as children joined the chorus, followed by cake and ice cream and each child receiving a small gift and card. The chapter meets Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at Venice Nokomis United Methodist Church on Palm Ave. in Nokomis. women who wish to sing are invited.
The last ballroom dance of the season happens at the Venice Isle Mobile Home Park Phase 1 recreation center on Saturday May 21. Lottie and Sam R Scheen co chairmen say dancing runs 8:30 to 11:30 with Bill Feral's Orchestra. Ice glasses provided for the BYOB event and admission is 1.50 per person.
The Venice CB Club sponsors a May 22 picnic at Oscar Scherer State Park in Osprey starting 9 a.m. The event includes a brief business meeting and a benefit fund announcement to cover hospital costs for member Foxie Mama who recently died.
The South Venice Civic Association will sponsor a May Dance on Saturday May 21 at 8 30 p m in the community hall on Alligator Drive. Willy's Orchestra will provide music and proceeds go to the ferry fund. Open to the public tickets at the door with refreshments available.
The Gulfcoast Council showcases its nine camps including two resident sites Chanyatah and Honi Hanta with boating, circus themed sessions, and Day n Stay programs. Camp sessions run June to August with fees from 35 to 70 dollars plus optional add ons. The Campership Fund aids girls needing help, and information is available via the Gulfcoast Council office and camp folder.
Ralph Bakshi writes produces and directs WIZARDS an animated fantasy epic opening Friday at the Venice Twin Theatre. The 20th Century Fox release promises a richly detailed world and a bold visual style surpassing Bakshi prior works with a futuristic adventure of wizards elves and roving bands.
Entertainers Denny Mela and Cyndi perform as Cream and Sugar in the Cabaret Lounge of the Venice Motor Inn on the U S 41 By-Pass. They use a Dokorder multi track deck to record instrumental backgrounds and entertain with a broad repertoire including requests.
Florida’s only major summer festival returns for a 13th year in Sarasota at Van Wezel Hall with 19 visiting artists, six concerts, and 200 students coached. The schedule includes all Mozart on June 4 and all Beethoven on June 17 with chamber and full orchestra performances. Tickets and program details are available at the Van Wezel box office.
The Longboat Key Art Center announces its 1977-78 Cover Design competition and exhibit inviting area artists and students to submit black and white designs. Prizes are 150 for first 50 for second and 25 for third with a 2 entry fee. entries due November 7 and 8. winning designs become center property and exhibited November 20 to 30 in the Main Gallery. For details call 383 2345 during summer hours 10 am to 4 pm.
The Venice Nokomis area association presents a student recital of piano voice and organ on Sunday May 22 at 4 p.m. at Venice Nokomis United Methodist Church. Students from active member classes of Florida and National Music Teachers Associations perform under program coordinators Joan Clayton and Margaret Strong with notable instructors named.
The final performances of The Ruling Class and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof are set for Asolo State Theater with closing runs next week. Cyrano de Bergerac opens June 3 with guest director John Ulmer, marking Asolo’s seventh season production at the State Theatre.
Area alumnae of Delta Delta Delta are invited to a noon Monday luncheon and social on May 23 at 1807 Oleander Dr Sarasota hosted by Mrs Richard Hinze. After lunch she will show slides from her Orient trip and guests should bring a sandwich. Beverages and dessert provided. Contact Mrs Robert Hall at 4854746.
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