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You can help the Friends of Boca Grande Community Center! The Friends rely upon the generosity of our community to be able to carry out the exceptional programs and services at the Community Center. There are five ways you can show your generosity. 2013 - 2014 Community Center Hours OFFICE Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday Closed FITNESS CENTER Hours Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday Closed Holiday Closings 2013 Veteran’s Day: November 11 Thanksgiving: November 28 & 29 Christmas: December 24 & 25 New Years: December 31 2014 New Year’s: January 1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: January 20 Memorial Day: May 26 Independence Day: July 4 Labor Day: September 1 Become a Member! Funding is our biggest challenge and to date we are very happy to acknowledge that our members have contributed just over $169,000 of our 2013 goal of $350,000. In essence that means that we need to raise another $181,000 to meet our expenses. Why not become a member right now and make a tax-deductible contribution? Please join us in keeping Boca Grande, and the Community Center, special. Consider volunteering! Join the staff in the office to help sell tickets or answer phones during the busy season; sign up to be a volunteer for the Civil War Reflections symposium; learn how to operate the projection equipment and show movies; if you have special knowledge on a topic of interest – consider giving a lecture; or sharing your interests in other ways. Talk us up! Did you know that Boca Grande is one of ONLY two locations on the West Coast of Florida to be featuring National Theatre Live!? Help us fill the auditorium by spreading the word on this outstanding opportunity to watch live theatre. Become a Sponsor Sponsorship opportunities are available and are an important way for you to help specific programs at the Community Center. Call the office at 964-0827 to find out more about becoming a sponsor and showcasing your support. Support the Dee Wheeler Scholarship Fund This fund helps families living or working on the island who need their children to attend After School Care or Summer Camp, but cannot afford it. This year we have given eight scholarships for summer camp and expect to give another ten scholarships for after school. More information about all activities can be found on the community calendar website www.bocagrandehappenings.org and the Friend’s website www.friendsofbocagrande.org. 2 THE COMMUNICATOR FALL 2013 | VOL 9