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18 Let’s Go! E/N/C/V March 14-20, 2012Redfish tournament to benefit PCHS footballBY RACHAEL TAFTSTAFF WRITERThe annual Pirate Redfish Tournament, afundraiser for Port Charlotte High School’sfootball program, will be held Saturday,starting off from Laishley Park.While the tournament has previously been heldat other times of the year, event organizer Gary Ingman,owner of Ingman Marine, said the spring dateshould ensure a great turnout at the tournament. Heestimated 30 to 50 teams would participate.“The good thing is this year we have focusedour tournament and put it smack dab in the heartof redfish season,” he said. “In the springtime fishstart changing their pattern. It’s one of the bettertimes.” He added that the weather would bebetter, with no tropical storms to worry about andlittle chance for a cold front.“It’s a phenomenal fishing estuary that wehave here,” Ingman said. “Charlotte Harbor hasso much to offer; we’re one of the only areas thathas these local redfish all the time.”The tournament prizes are one thing that setsit apart from other redfish tournaments. The firstplaceteam with the two heaviest redfish will receivea new 70-horsepower, four-stroke Yamaha outboardengine valued at more than $9,000. There will alsobe prizes for second through fifth place.Also, for the third year in a row, the tournamentwill include the Rivals Across the River tournament.Students, alumni, teachers and employeesfrom Port Charlotte and Charlotte high schoolswill compete against each other. The fishermanwho catches the biggest fish will win $50 andwill have his name engraved on a plaque thatwill hang at the goal post at PCHS. So far thetournament has been won by CHS once andPCHS twice.The additional tournament is intended toencourage more locals who fish but wouldn’tnormally enter a tournament to participate.“We try to make it a little bit more interesting,especially for local people that do fish that arefrom the schools,” Ingman said. “I hope to reachmore people out there who...will fish this one becausethey’ll say, ‘I’m an alumni of Port Charlotteand I want to help out the football program.’”The event kicks off the night before the tournamentwith a Captain’s Party at 6 p.m. at GoalPost Grill & Sports Bar. Participants will reviewtournament rules, receive t-shirts and socializewhile eating a meal provided by Goal Post.Check-in on Saturday will begin at 6 a.m. atLaishley Crab House. The weigh-in will take placeat Harpoon Harry’s from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.Registration is $225 per team, with threefishermen per boat, until March 10. After thatdate, registration will be $250. Fishermen canregister at Ingman Marine, 1189 Tamiami Trail inPort Charlotte. Registration fees include a longsleevedPirate Redfish Tournament shirt.Ingman is also looking for local businessesto become sponsors. Sponsors will have theircompany logo displayed on the Redfish PirateSponsor Board at the entrance to the PCHSfootball field.For more information, call Gary Ingman at941-628-2776.Lionetti helps bring closure, healingPROVIDED BY VISANIRenowned medium Gail Lionetti will be atVisani at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.Lionetti was aware at the age of 6 thatshe had a gift with which she was able to seespirits and visions of what was to come.Using this gift, she has worked directly with lawenforcement agencies, helping solve numerouscases involving missing and exploited children.Recently, Lionetti’s gift has expanded, and sheis now able to communicate with animals. Lionettihelps bring closure and healing to many in heraudience. Be prepared, because you never knowwho might visit you from the past.Doors open for dinner at 5 p.m. Tickets are $25and can be purchased by phone by calling941-629-9191 or person at Visani Restaurant,2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte.Gail Lionetti will be at Visaniat 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.PHOTO PROVIDED'The Venice Circus ArtsFoundation, Inc.P R E S E N T S1 o448510-- -------- ---------------------------------------------River City GrillSt. Patty’s Day 2012At The TavernBar opens at 12:30TWO FOR $29 NIGHTLY!!6pm to closeDennyezzilnlim e Man ShowTwilight Menu $10.954:30 to 6pm -7 Days A WeekNot available on HolidaysIrish BeerCar BombsNutty IrishmanGreen Apple MartinisCorn beef & CabbageLive Music starts at 5:00Fridays 8:00 - 11:00Everything from Elvis &Garth to the 50’s - 60’s .“Rock-n-Roll& Phantom of the Opera ”You ask, he does it.Join Us forGallery WalkMarch 15thSaturday “Ladies Night” Dancingstarts at 10:00Saturday: Emmy QSings today’s favorite to50’s & 60’s classics.Come and Listen to“The Voice” Every Saturday7:30 - 10:00131 West Marion Ave., Punta Gorda • 941-639-9080www.rivercitygrillpg.com--- --------------------------------------------------443629March 23 • 24 • 25March 29 • 3031 • 31 .April 01SAo---For Showtimes& Tickets Call:941-485-7675O S O S OP R O U D L Y S P O N S O R E D B Y :4)0' Habitat GBuL EXPREfffor Humanity 411IN 96,65MFRAwww.venicecircusarts.com
March 14-20, 2012 E/N/C/V Let’s Go! 19% POORacingWeeklyEventsJanuary 24 - May 5, 2012 March 14, 2012Racing to help thehomeless in Charlotte CountyCCHC DERBY EVENTS (Posted by March 9)The Charlotte County Homeless Coalition is a registered 501(c)3with the IRS. Registration # CH2328St. Patty’s On EnglewoodSaturday, March 17th from 4pm - 8pmEnglewood Garden Beach Club • 2560 N. Beach Rd, Englewood$30 per person (tickets are limited!) Irish Dinner, Music, Raffle, LiveAuction with great items like art, tools, electronics, jewelry, vacation stays,boating, dining, and more! Cash bar. For more information, call 627-4313x118 or email cchcderby@comcast.net. A Miss Understood eventHelping thehungry andhomelessin ourcommunityMega Yard Sale on Saturday, March 24thfrom 8am - 3pmCharlotte Sun • 23170 Harborview Rd, Port CharlotteDonations needed! Please drop off donations to the Charlotte Sun.100% of the proceeds benefit the CCHC. For information, call 206-1220.A Sun State Favorite eventFUN Night on Saturday, March 24th from 6pm - 9pm2421 Cyber Café • 2421 Tamiami Trail, Port CharlotteWin Cash! Enjoy food, beer and wine. Call Alecia Cunningham withquestions at 627-4313 x119. A GiddieUp Girlz eventCharlotte County Homeless Coalition DayWednesday, March 28th at 7:05pmTampa Bay Rays vs. Pittsburgh PiratesCharlotte Sports Park • 2300 El Jobean Rd, Port CharlotteThis spring training home game is dedicated to the CCHC.Autographed memorabilia will be auctioned off at the game.For additional details, call 206-1220. A Sun State Favorite event“Countdown to Opening Day” Radio Show on Thursday, March 29th at 6pmWyvern Hotel rooftop bar • 101 East Retta Esplanade, Punta GordaTampa Bay Rays guest bartender event and radio show to benefit the CCHC. Radio show begins at 7pm. A Sun State Favorite eventGiant Yard & Bake Sale on Saturday, March 31st from 7am - 2pmPort Charlotte Elks • 20225 Kenilworth Blvd, Port CharlotteItem Donations are Needed! Drop off items or call John Deroche for pick up at 743-8922. A Grand Poobah eventSAVE THE DATE – Big Crush Distribution Wine Tasting on Friday, April 6thBig Crush Distribution • 105 W. Marion Ave, Punta GordaMore information to come soon! A Miss Priss eventBack Nine 3 Bar Stool Open on Saturday, April 7th from 10am - 6pm9 Participating Port Charlotte Locations. $100 per team of 4. The event begins with a shotgun start at 10:30am and ends witha wrap up party at 5:00pm at Chubbyz2. For additional details of the event, or to register a team, please contact Denise Dull attwodull@yahoo.com or 626-9439. A GiddieUp Girlz eventSecond Annual Racing Against Hunger on Saturday, April 7th at 4pmPunta Gorda Speedway • 8655 Piper Rd, Punta GordaGates open at 4pm. $10 each, kids 12 & under free. 50/50 raffle, face painting, family fun, Easter fun for the kids and great racing!Call 429-1871 for ticket locations and more information. A Smarty Jones eventSAVM 4M O - ie A" 04MSAVE THE DATE – Southern BBQ on Saturday, April 14th A Miss Priss eventCHARLOTTE COUNTYHOMELESSC O A L I T I O NJoin the fun at the exclusiveEnglewood Garden Beach Club2560 N. Beach Rd., Englewood, FL 34224Saturday, March 17, 2012 • 4PM - 8PMIrish Food • Green Beer & Irish Whiskey • Irish Music & Dancing • Irish Auction!All proceeds will benefit the Charlotte County Homeless CoalitionDonation of $ 30. 00 per person (tickets are limited!)Includes Appetizers, Corned Beef & Cabbage, Potatoes, Irish Soda Bread, Irish Dessert Buffet,a soft beverage and Irish Coffee. Cash Bar for wine, beer, Irish whiskey, & Bailey’s.For tickets, sponsorship opportunities or for more information, emailcchcderby@comcast.net or call 473-2800, or 474-7511 or CCHC at 627-4313.GENUINEIRISH } I n He ave n t h e r e i s n o b e e r, t h a t i s w h y we d r i n k i t h e r e .PRAYERBowling Tournament at Treasure Lanes on Saturday, April 28th at 4pm (Check-In 3:30pm)Treasure Lanes • 1059 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte$20 per person - 4 person teams. Kids are welcome but must have at least one adult per team. Enjoy bowling, a 50/50 raffle, asilent auction, and other fun! For more information, contact Jim Kelley at (941) 625-6738. A Joe Cracker event447954C C H CI, By"D DERBY I T P .d,TM A Y 5 , 2 0 1 2Racing to help the homeless in Charlotte CountyCHARLOTTE COUNTYHOMELESSC O A L I T I O NFor ongoing event information during the race, watch for thisad running weekly in Let’s Go or go online towww.cchomelesscoalition.org/derby.We encourage you to support the volunteers participating in theDerby in any way you can. Thank you and enjoy the race!
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