Community In The Know

Personal banker Faith Schreiber and retail banking officer Holli Livingston add items to the “Kids Thrive!” donation collection at the Crews Bank & Trust Punta Gorda branch. COURTESY PHOTO

Super Safari event coming to Centennial Park on Saturday

Centennial Park Recreation Center, 1120 Centennial Blvd., Port Charlotte, will host Sam and Charlotte’s Super Safari on Saturday, April 13. The safari-themed event ensures that participants of all abilities can fully engage in and enjoy the adventure without any barriers or limitations. The event will feature engaging activities, crafts and photo opportunities. Various Charlotte County agencies will be on site with information for families with individuals with disabilities.

This is a free, family-friendly event for all ages. For information, contact Leah Williams at 941-613-3232 or Leah.Williams@ CharlotteCountyFL.gov .

Crews Bank collecting supplies for ‘Kids Thrive!’ benefit

Several Crews Bank & Trust branches are serving as collection points through April 16 for “spring refresh” supplies. Donations will be distributed to families in need through the United Way of Charlotte County’s Women United “Kids Thrive!” Collaborative. Five Crews Bank branches are collecting items that are considered critical needs, such as paper towels, diapers and wipes, hygiene and cleaning products — items that don’t always make it into the shopping cart when budgets are tight. Wish lists are posted in each participating branch, along with the donation boxes.

“We’re always happy to join the United Way to help local children whose families are struggling,” said Lory Weisensee, president of Trust & Wealth Management at Crews Bank & Trust. “Our customers and staff always respond with full hearts and much enthusiasm.”

Customers and visitors to the bank are welcome to donate one or more of the items on the wish lists during lobby hours, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. -6 p.m. Friday, at the following locations:

¦ Murdock branch, 1100 Tamiami

Trail, Port Charlotte

¦ Parkside branch, 3002 Tamiami

Trail, Port Charlotte

¦ Punta Gorda branch, 2331 Tamiami

Trail, Punta Gorda

¦ Peachland branch, 24163 Peachland

Blvd., Port Charlotte

¦ Gulf Cove branch, 12651 S. McCall

Road, Port Charlotte, will accept donations 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Friday.

The United Way of Charlotte County focuses on education, health and financial stability — the building blocks for a good quality of life. With administrative support from United Way of Charlotte County, and through a collaboration of community partnerships, Women United makes an impact in the community by assisting the “Kids Thrive!” Circle of Parents peer support group, women who are raising children exposed to early childhood trauma.

Punta Gorda church celebrates Earth Day with free event

Punta Gorda Congregational UCC, 1201 Aqui Esta Drive, Punta Gorda, is holding a big Earth Day event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, in the parking lot. Everyone is welcome and it is free to attend. Bring the whole family. There will be a live bluegrass band and a food truck. Vendors include environmental organizations, educational displays, plants, solar oven, electric cars and children’s activities. Come for a day full of fun.

For more information, call 941-637- 8443 or see puntagorda-ucc.com . ¦

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