BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Santiva Chronicle - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Santiva Chronicle X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://santivachronicle.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Santiva Chronicle REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T063404 CREATED:20260124T214931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T214931Z UID:10004909-1770462000-1770465600@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:Author Michelle D. Gladieux DESCRIPTION:The Sanibel Public Library District and the Charitable Foundation of the Islands have partnered to offer a free lifelong learning opportunity for the Sanibel and Captiva community: Chat with an Author: Michelle D. Gladieux. Registration is required and available at sanlib.org/calendar. \nLed by communication expert and author Michelle D. Gladieux\, the interactive session will focus on helping participants become braver\, more effective communicators. Drawing from her book\, Communicate with Courage\, Gladieux will share practical strategies to overcome four hidden challenges that often hinder everyday communication and workplace interactions. \nAs part of the event\, copies of Communicate with Courage will be gifted to the first 50 registered attendees. This program is free and open to the public and is part of an ongoing collaboration between the Sanibel Public Library District and the Charitable Foundation of the Islands to provide meaningful educational opportunities that enrich the Island community. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/author-michelle-d-gladieux/ LOCATION:Sanibel Public Library\, 770 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Sanibel Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santivachronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Gladieux-headshot.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T063404 CREATED:20260121T182430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T182740Z UID:10004906-1770829200-1770836400@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:Audubon Lecture: Two Useful Apps DESCRIPTION:The Sanibel Captiva Audubon Society is excited to announce the start of their mini lecture series this season at 5:30 p.m. on February 11 at the Community House. The first presenter is Alli Smith\, a project coordinator with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Smith will present on the useful apps eBird and Merlin Bird ID. Smith will elaborate on how to contribute to these apps\, how they work behind the scenes\, and how data from these apps are used by scientists for bird conservation. \nSmith’s love of birds was sparked on a middle-school field trip to Cape May to see the annual spring spawning of horseshoe crabs and the shorebirds that depend on them. She attended the Young Birders Event at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in 2011 and learned about careers in bird conservation\, and later earned a B.S. in Wildlife Science from the State University of New York\, College of Environmental Science and Forestry. \nSince graduating\, Smith has worked in Southwest Florida with shorebirds\, burrowing owls\, and community science. She strongly believes in the power of birds to connect people to one another and to conservation. Smith has found the most impactful experiences to be working with participatory scientists\, volunteers\, and birders\, which is what has led her to her current role with Merlin and eBird. \nBirding and participatory science have a significant positive impact on conservation and our understanding of birds\, and eBird and Merlin are fantastic ways for birders of all levels to connect with the birds around them. \nSmith connects people to the Cornell Lab’s Merlin Bird ID and eBird through talks\, webinars\, and other outreach activities\, while assisting eBird and Merlin users by managing the help desk. Smith loves supporting both new and experienced birders\, and these apps are amazing tools that can help anybody learn! \nSan-Cap Audubon Society board members are excited to host Smith and explore an app many birders use daily. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on San-Cap Audubon’s website. If tickets are not purchased in advance\, they will cost $10 at the door. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/audubon-lecture-two-useful-apps/ LOCATION:Sanibel Community House\, 2173 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel\, Florida\, 33957 CATEGORIES:Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santivachronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/AlliSmith-audubon-rotated.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T063404 CREATED:20260128T183105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T183520Z UID:10004914-1771063200-1771088400@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:Rotary Arts & Crafts Fair DESCRIPTION:The juried festival offers more than 85 artists and crafters\, exhibitors\, cultural jewelers\, and activities relating to health\, life enrichment\, and disaster relief education\, along with a Silent Auction and Sale with over 200 items to bid on. Held at The Community House and Sanibel Community Playground. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/rotary-arts-crafts-fair-4/2026-02-14/ LOCATION:Sanibel Community House\, 2173 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel\, Florida\, 33957 CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santivachronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Rotary-Festival-pre.-11.26.25.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T063404 CREATED:20260128T183105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T183520Z UID:10004915-1771146000-1771171200@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:Rotary Arts & Crafts Fair DESCRIPTION:The juried festival offers more than 85 artists and crafters\, exhibitors\, cultural jewelers\, and activities relating to health\, life enrichment\, and disaster relief education\, along with a Silent Auction and Sale with over 200 items to bid on. Held at The Community House and Sanibel Community Playground. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/rotary-arts-crafts-fair-4/2026-02-15/ LOCATION:Sanibel Community House\, 2173 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel\, Florida\, 33957 CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santivachronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Rotary-Festival-pre.-11.26.25.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T063404 CREATED:20260114T211356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T211356Z UID:10004904-1771520400-1771527600@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:Violins on the Veranda DESCRIPTION:Violins on the Veranda\, an evening of music and hors d’ouevers in support of the Sanibel Music Festival\, will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday\, Feb. 19\, on the veranda at the Florida Trust Wealth Management\, 2054 Periwinkle Way. \nSMF’s “Painting of the Year\,” a colorful roseate spoonbill by Carol Good\, featured on the festival’s promotional material\, is the highlight of the evening’s auction. Tickets are $125 per person and can be purchased online here or by calling 239-344-7025 to RSVP for tickets at the door. \nFlorida Trust Wealth Management has generously underwritten a portion of Violins on the Veranda. \nSMF opens its season on Tuesday\, March 3\, with the Cliburn International Piano Competition winner Aristo Sham performing at 7:30 p.m. at the Sanibel Congregational Church. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/violins-on-the-veranda/ LOCATION:Florida Trust Wealth Magement\, 2054 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santivachronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/smf-violins-veranda-1.14.25.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T063404 CREATED:20260124T203523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T203523Z UID:10004907-1771520400-1771527600@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:Progressive Club: U.S. House Candidate Sapp DESCRIPTION:Progressives of the Islands are hosting a talk with Howard Sapp\, a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida’s 19th Congressional District\, serving Southwest Florida\, on Thursday\, Feb. 19\, from 5 to 7 pm at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church on Sanibel. Sapp is a community leader\, a retired federal air traffic controller\, an educator\, a minister\, and a devoted family man. \nRaised in Fort Myers with deep local roots\, he has dedicated his life to service\, both in his community and in his career choices. After retiring from the FAA after more than 30 years protecting travelers and ensuring public safety\, Sapp has continued to serve his community as a non-profit leader and in ministry as a licensed Reverend. \nAccording to Sapp\, he is running for Congress to be the servant leader Southwest Florida deserves and is championing affordable housing\, quality education\, healthcare access\, environmental protection\, and economic opportunity for every family. \nIf elected\, Sapp wants to help build a Florida where all families thrive while bringing honest\, compassionate leadership to Washington\, D.C. Sapp will speak to POI members and guests at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church\, 2304 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel. \nIf interested in attending\, RSVP via email to: prosancapislands@gmail.com. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/progressive-club-u-s-house-candidate-sapp/ LOCATION:Saint Michael & All Angels Church\, 2304 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957 CATEGORIES:Politics ORGANIZER;CN="Progressive Club of the Islands":MAILTO:pcisancap@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T063404 CREATED:20260128T182017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T182232Z UID:10004913-1771750800-1771768800@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:February Arts & Crafts Fair DESCRIPTION:Sanibel’s Community House is hosting an Arts & Crafts Fair featuring a delightful variety of original art and handmade items\, including: paintings and prints in a variety of sizes and media\, pottery\, greeting cards\, shell crafts\, jewelry\, hand-sewn decorations & pillows\, handcrafted baskets\, purses\, glass and resin artwork\, wildlife photography\, Sanibel decor and gifts\, and delicious baked goods. \nThis month\, there will be more than 30 artists situated indoors. The Community House’s Shell Crafters will also be offering shell bouquets and other beautiful shell creations. \nFree admission and parking. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/february-arts-crafts-fair/ LOCATION:Sanibel Community House\, 2173 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel\, Florida\, 33957 CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santivachronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SCA-Feb-AC-Fair-crop.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T063404 CREATED:20260124T215651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T215651Z UID:10004910-1772701200-1772730000@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:Sanibel Shell Show DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Sanibel Shell Show\, to be held March 5th\, 6th\, and 7th\, will feature shells from around the world displayed in amazing artistic and scientific exhibits\, in exquisite works of art\, and for sale from world-class shell vendors. The Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club is excited to be returning to the Sanibel Community House on Sanibel Island in March to reunite with the 89th annual Shell Festival. Hosted jointly by the Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club and the Sanibel Community Association\, this shell event will enable shell lovers to experience more shell items than ever before! \nThe Sanibel Community House at 2173 Periwinkle Way will provide a comfortable\, on-island venue for shell lovers\, with an outdoor dining area and family-friendly activities\, including a Living Shell Exhibit to educate and entertain youngsters about the wonders of conchology/seashells. \nProceeds from the 2026 Show will support both The Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club’s annual Grants Program\, as well as Community House programs and its operating budget. For more information about the annual show or to join the club\, please visit the Sanibel Shell Club’s website at http://sanibelshellclub.com. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/sanibel-shell-show/2026-03-05/ LOCATION:Sanibel Community House\, 2173 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel\, Florida\, 33957 CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santivachronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/3-Sanibel-Shells.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T063404 CREATED:20260124T215651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T215651Z UID:10004911-1772787600-1772816400@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:Sanibel Shell Show DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Sanibel Shell Show\, to be held March 5th\, 6th\, and 7th\, will feature shells from around the world displayed in amazing artistic and scientific exhibits\, in exquisite works of art\, and for sale from world-class shell vendors. The Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club is excited to be returning to the Sanibel Community House on Sanibel Island in March to reunite with the 89th annual Shell Festival. Hosted jointly by the Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club and the Sanibel Community Association\, this shell event will enable shell lovers to experience more shell items than ever before! \nThe Sanibel Community House at 2173 Periwinkle Way will provide a comfortable\, on-island venue for shell lovers\, with an outdoor dining area and family-friendly activities\, including a Living Shell Exhibit to educate and entertain youngsters about the wonders of conchology/seashells. \nProceeds from the 2026 Show will support both The Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club’s annual Grants Program\, as well as Community House programs and its operating budget. For more information about the annual show or to join the club\, please visit the Sanibel Shell Club’s website at http://sanibelshellclub.com. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/sanibel-shell-show/2026-03-06/ LOCATION:Sanibel Community House\, 2173 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel\, Florida\, 33957 CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santivachronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/3-Sanibel-Shells.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T063404 CREATED:20260124T215651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T215651Z UID:10004912-1772874000-1772899200@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:Sanibel Shell Show DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Sanibel Shell Show\, to be held March 5th\, 6th\, and 7th\, will feature shells from around the world displayed in amazing artistic and scientific exhibits\, in exquisite works of art\, and for sale from world-class shell vendors. The Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club is excited to be returning to the Sanibel Community House on Sanibel Island in March to reunite with the 89th annual Shell Festival. Hosted jointly by the Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club and the Sanibel Community Association\, this shell event will enable shell lovers to experience more shell items than ever before! \nThe Sanibel Community House at 2173 Periwinkle Way will provide a comfortable\, on-island venue for shell lovers\, with an outdoor dining area and family-friendly activities\, including a Living Shell Exhibit to educate and entertain youngsters about the wonders of conchology/seashells. \nProceeds from the 2026 Show will support both The Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club’s annual Grants Program\, as well as Community House programs and its operating budget. For more information about the annual show or to join the club\, please visit the Sanibel Shell Club’s website at http://sanibelshellclub.com. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/sanibel-shell-show/2026-03-07/ LOCATION:Sanibel Community House\, 2173 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel\, Florida\, 33957 CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santivachronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/3-Sanibel-Shells.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR