BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Santiva Chronicle - ECPv6.18.2//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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T233000 DTSTAMP:20261021T175818Z CREATED:20261021T175818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T175818Z UID:10005920-1792861200-1792884600@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:Swashbuckler's Ball Sunset Voyage DESCRIPTION:Captiva Cruises is once again teaming up with The Island Club at North Captiva to offer a one-of-a-kind sunset cruise experience to the Swashbuckler’s Ball\, a pirate-themed celebration. Guests are invited to don their best pirate attire and enjoy a night packed with live music\, a Caribbean buffet\, a costume contest\, specialty drink offerings and pirate-themed entertainment. \nFor Captiva Cruises’ sunset cruise to the ball\, guests will board Captiva Cruises’ Santiva\, a 45’ motorized catamaran\, at McCarthy’s Marina and depart at 6 p.m. for a scenic journey to North Captiva. \nThe cruise package\, which is bested suited for adults\, includes a sunset cruise with beautiful views from Captiva Pass\, transportation to and from The Island Club at North Captiva\, and two hours of access to The Island Club’s Swashbuckler’s Ball\, where guests will have access to all of the food\, drinks\, entertainment and fun available to general-admission ticketholders. \nTickets for the cruise and two-hour event experience are $100. Space is limited to 49 guests\, so early booking is encouraged. For those who want to enjoy the full event from 5 p.m. to midnight\, tickets are available from The Island Club at North Captiva. \nThe ball is the latest incarnation of a celebration that commemorates when North Captiva split from Captiva in October 1921 when a hurricane created Redfish Pass\, separating the landmass. Previously connected\, the powerful storm surge carved a channel\, dividing the island into the separate islands of Captiva and North Captiva. \nPurchase cruise tickets here from Captiva Cruises \nPurchase tickets for the full event from The Island Club at North Captiva here (cruise not included) \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/swashbucklers-ball-sunset-voyage/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santivachronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Sunset-Cruise-with-Captiva-Cruises-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T170000 DTSTAMP:20261021T200126Z CREATED:20261021T200126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T200126Z UID:10005925-1793692800-1793725200@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:SCAL Season Opening Exhibit DESCRIPTION:The Sanibel-Captiva Art League\, in collaboration with the Sanibel Public Library\, presents the first exhibition of the 2026-2027 season\, featuring work by local artists at the library\, 770 Dunlop Road\, Sanibel. The exhibition will be on display throughout the library’s upper level and available for public viewing during regular hours from Tuesday\, November 3\, 2026\, through Monday\, January 11\, 2027. Visitors can purchase all exhibited works directly from the artists\, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library’s educational programming. SCAL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to advancing public interest in and appreciation of the visual arts. SCAL is also a proud member of the Art Council of Southwest Florida. \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/scal-season-opening-exhibit/ LOCATION:Sanibel Public Library\, 770 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T130000 DTSTAMP:20261021T184323Z CREATED:20261021T184323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T184323Z UID:10005923-1794308400-1794315600@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:Friendly Faces Luncheon: Medicare Open Enrollment DESCRIPTION:Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period is underway\, and the November FISH Friendly Faces luncheon will help participants learn more about their options and upcoming changes in 2027. \nCamilita Aldridge\, SHINE Program Manager at the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida\, will lead the presentation on Tuesday\, Nov. 10\, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Sanibel Community Church\, 1740 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel. \nAldridge will discuss Medicare options\, ways beneficiaries may save on Part D prescription drug costs\, and important changes taking effect in 2027. This timing gives participants a chance to ask questions and gather information before Medicare Open Enrollment ends Dec. 7. \nThe presentation is provided through SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders)\, a free\, unbiased Medicare counseling and education program. SHINE counselors help Medicare beneficiaries\, their families\, and caregivers understand coverage and make informed decisions. \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/friendly-faces-luncheon-medicare-open-enrollment/ LOCATION:Sanibel Community Church\, 1740 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santivachronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FISH-LOGO-no-tag.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T170000 DTSTAMP:20261021T181608Z CREATED:20261021T181608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T181608Z UID:10005922-1794470400-1794502800@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:Fort Myers Philharmonic: The Soldier's Tale DESCRIPTION:The Fort Myers Philharmonic explores that timeless question this November with The Soldier’s Tale\, an imaginative production combining live chamber music\, theater\, dance and storytelling. Written by Igor Stravinsky\, The Soldier’s Tale follows a soldier who makes a fateful bargain with the Devil\, trading his violin for the promise of wealth. What follows is a story of temptation\, ambition\, and consequence brought to life through Stravinsky’s inventive score\, theatrical storytelling\, and dance. Maestro Paul Nadler\, Music Director and Conductor of the Fort Myers Philharmonic\, leads the ensemble\, bringing his extensive orchestral and operatic experience to Stravinsky’s vivid and rhythmically charged score. \nRather than presenting the production in a single concert hall\, the Fort Myers Philharmonic is taking The Soldier’s Tale directly into communities throughout Southwest Florida\, making the production accessible to audiences from Punta Gorda and Bonita Springs to Sanibel\, Cape Coral and Fort Myers. \nIn recognition of Veterans Day\, 20% of net proceeds from the November 9 performance at the Military Heritage Museum in Punta Gorda will be donated to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Tickets start at $48 per person. For tickets\, performance details and information about the Fort Myers Philharmonic’s inaugural season\, visit fmphil.org. \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/fort-myers-philharmonic-the-soldiers-tale/ LOCATION:Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ\, 2050 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T140000 DTSTAMP:20261021T180423Z CREATED:20261021T180423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T180423Z UID:10005921-1794477600-1794492000@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:'Bloom' Exhibit Opens DESCRIPTION:The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation and Sanibel-Captiva Art League will host “Bloom\,” an art exhibition celebrating Southwest Florida’s natural environment\, from November 12 to December 10\, 2026\, at the Historic Bailey Homestead Preserve in Sanibel. The exhibit will showcase new artwork inspired by local plants and wildlife\, supporting SCCF’s conservation mission. It is open Tuesday through Friday\, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm\, with free admission and parking. Artwork will be available for purchase\, with proceeds benefiting SCCF educational programs. \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/bloom-exhibit-opens/ LOCATION:Bailey Homestead Preserve\, 1300 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santivachronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/art-league-bloom-10.21.26.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T130000 DTSTAMP:20261021T185008Z CREATED:20261021T185008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T185008Z UID:10005924-1794479400-1794488400@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:'Tell Your Holiday Story' Workshop DESCRIPTION:FISH of SanCap invites the community to bring those memories to “Tell Your Holiday Story\,” a relaxed\, interactive storytelling workshop on Thursday\, Nov. 12\, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at St. Michael’s Church\, 2304 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel. Light refreshments and coffee will be provided. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP here. \nThe gathering will give participants a chance to reflect on the people\, places\, traditions\, and moments that have shaped their holidays over the years. The workshop is open to adults of all ages\, and participants are welcome to come on their own or with a friend or family member. \nThe workshop is part of FISH’s Island-Based Education programming\, which offers residents\, island workforce members\, and others in the community opportunities throughout the year to learn\, participate\, and connect. \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/tell-your-holiday-story-workshop/ LOCATION:St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church\, 2304 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santivachronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FISH-LOGO-no-tag.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T160000 DTSTAMP:20261021T174640Z CREATED:20261021T174640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T174640Z UID:10005918-1794909600-1794931200@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:CIHS Cruise to Boca Grande DESCRIPTION:The Captiva Island Historical Society is launching its first event of the 2026-27 season. In collaboration with the Boca Grande Historical Society\, CIHS is offering a cruise to Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island aboard Captiva Cruises. \nDuring the ride to Boca Grande\, Bob Rando and Richard Finkle of Captiva Cruises\, who are also new CIHS board members\, will share stories about Pine Island Sound. Attendees will hear tales of Spanish explorers\, the area’s famous tarpon fishing\, the legacy of Cubans and Native Americans\, and more. \nUpon arrival in Boca Grande\, a history tour will include the Crowninshield Community House\, home of the Boca Grande Historical Society; Boca Grande’s Johann Fust community library and gardens\, considered architectural gems; and the downtown area. A walkthrough of the legendary Gasparilla Inn will also be offered. \nThe Crowninshield Community House will serve a catered buffet lunch. The event costs $95\, which includes lunch. Attendees should wear comfortable walking shoes\, although golf cart transportation will also be available. Reservations are required through Eventbrite\, and spots are limited. The boat departs promptly at 10 a.m. \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/cihs-cruise-to-boca-grande/ LOCATION:Captiva Cruises\, 11401 Andy Rosse Lane\, Captiva\, FL\, 33924\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santivachronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/CIHS-boca-trip-10.21.26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270127T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270127T180000 DTSTAMP:20261021T173417Z CREATED:20261021T173417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T173417Z UID:10005916-1801063800-1801072800@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:2027 Volunteer Expo DESCRIPTION:Registration opens: November 1\, 2026 \nWith this year’s theme\, “Together\, We Can Make a Difference\,” the Volunteer Expo will bring together 50 local nonprofit organizations\, clubs\, and community groups\, connecting residents and visitors with meaningful opportunities to volunteer\, build relationships\, and contribute to the vitality of Sanibel and Captiva. \nThe 2027 Expo will feature opportunities to meet local organizations\, learn about volunteer needs\, and discover ways to share individual skills\, interests\, and talents. Attendees will also receive a free copy of CFI’s 2027 Volunteer Directory\, available in print at the event and online\, providing a resource for discovering local nonprofits\, clubs\, and community opportunities throughout the year. Food and refreshments and event giveaways will add to the afternoon’s community atmosphere. \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/2027-volunteer-expo/ LOCATION:Sanibel Community House\, 2173 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel\, Florida\, 33957 CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santivachronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/volunteer-expo-logo-2027.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR