Club Chatter

Join the ‘Fox” Hunt
Ham radio operators from the Englewood Amateur Radio Society (EARS) will meet at 9am on Saturday, December 14 at Tringali Park, 3460 N. Access Road, with radio direction-finding equipment designed to home in on the “Fox” that will be hidden somewhere within a few miles of the meeting point. The public is welcome to observe the club in action and perhaps join with one of the teams for an adventure. Learn more about the club at EarsRadioClub.org

BPWEV Wine Tasting Event
The annual BPWEV Wine Tasting Event: Passport to Your Future will be Friday, January 10, 5:30 to 8pm, at Rumours Wine Bar, 1807 Englewood Road (in Lemon Bay Plaza). This event by the Business and Professional Women of Englewood & Venice (BPWEV) benefits the BPWEV scholarship fund. The evening provides great entertainment by “The Beaches”, delicious wines and food catered by Rumours, and the opportunity to win auction items. Advance tickets are $40 pp ($45 at the door) and available online at bpwev.org. For questions, contact Cyndi at 941•228•6883.

Shows at the Elks
The Englewood Elks Lodge 2378 has some great entertainment lined up this winter. On Saturday, January 11th, it’s “Memories” with Kim, Dave & Chris bringing you a tribute to Johnny Cash by Keith Coleman, Shania Twain and Elvis. On Saturday, January 18th, it’s “Uptown Express”, taking you back to the golden era of American Bandstand. Bonnie Kilroe portrays female divas from Mae West to Tina Turner, Barbra Streisand and Lady Gaga in this one woman show on Saturday, February 1st. Dinner is served 5 to 6:45pm and the show begins at 7pm. Dinner & show are $45 and the show only is $30. Michael D’Amore also has shows at the Elks this season. He will be performing the best of the 60s-80s Motown and more on Tuesdays, January 7, February 4, March 4, April 8 and April 29 at 6pm. Tickets are $15. Tickets for these events may be purchased by calling 941•474•1404 or stopping in the office at 401 N. Indiana Avenue.

Secrets for Catching Sheepshead
The Englewood Fishing Club meets 6:30 pm on Thursday January 9 at the Rotonda Community Center, 646 Rotonda Circle, Rotonda West. January’s speaker is Captain Josh Olive who is an educator, founder of the “Radio Waterline” show and editor of the weekly “WaterLine Magazine”. His talk will reveal the secrets of catching Sheepshead in the Charlotte Harbor area. Attendees are encouraged to bring their questions to the talk. Attendees are also asked to bring an item of non-perishable food that will be shared with local food pantries. For additional information about the club, visit EnglewoodFishingClub.net. Visitors are welcome.

Clay Shooting Tournament
It’s time to sign up for Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary’s fourth annual Sporting Clay Tournament which will take place on Saturday, February 1st. The shoot will take place at Sarasota Trap, Skeet & Clays, 3445 Rustic Road, Venice. Registration/check-in is 11am to noon, a catered lunch is served from 11:30am to 12:30pm and the shoot is 1 to 3pm. Prizes, raffle & more will take place after the shoot. The cost for a four-person team is $500, and sponsorships are available. For more info, contact Justin Stiver at 941•468•7202.

Sarasota Shell Club
Seashell collectors and enthusiasts, beachcombers and artisans of all ages should mark their calendars for the 2025 Sarasota Shell Show on Friday & Saturday, February 7 & 8 at the Sarasota Fairgrounds, 2896 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. Hours are 10am to 5pm both days. The Sarasota Shell Show offers a great way to learn about seashells and the critters that created and inhabited them, plus view unique shell art and learn from scientific exhibits. Adult admission is $5, $3 for teens ages 12-18 and children 12 & under free. Guests receive a free bag of shells with paid admission. Your host is the Sarasota Shell Club and new members are welcome. Learn more about the club at SarasotaShellClub.com.