The Community Services Connection Podcast: Charlotte County

Charlotte County Libraries & History will be hosting a health fair and cookout event for the homeless, low-income, and financially at-risk residents of Charlotte County on Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Port Charlotte Public Library located at 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte.  In this episode, Library Technician Kevin Payen explains the inspiration behind the event and what attendees can expect. 

We're getting ready to celebrate our 59th Annual Hippity Hoppity Hopalong event in Charlotte County! Save the date of April 8  for our Easter event at Cenntennial Park in Port Charlotte.  Join in on the fun leading up to event by participating in our county wide Easter Egg-scursion. 

In this episode, Breanna talks to Community Services Coordinator Leah Williams who is entering her 11th year of summer camp here in Charlotte County.  Find out what sets Charlotte County's summer camp apart and hear tips and tricks on how to get registered quickly and easily. 

The University of Florida IFAS Extension Charlotte County is a partnership between the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Charlotte County government, to provide scientific knowledge and expertise to the public. On this episode of the podcast,  Breanna and Sara discuss the upcoming workshops being offered by the UF/IFAS extension office and what community members can expect to learn.

For a full list of workshops, visit UF/IFAS Extension Charlotte County Events | Eventbrite.

Is your child considering trying a new sport? Join the Youth Volleyball Clinic at Harold Avenue Regional Park! On this epsiode, volleyball coaches and sisters Arianna and Tianna as well as Recreation Specialist Paul explain what young athletes can expect to gain from the clinic. 

Hurricane Ian caused a significant amount of damage to our parks. While most of the parks in Charlotte County have reopened, there is still work to be done. Parks Supervisor Michelle Long joins the podcast on this episode and breaks down the process of cleaning the parks and reopening them safely to the public. 

Meet the team working hard behind the scenes to protect our coastal residents here in Charlotte County.   In this episode,  Breanna talks with Alexandria and Susie about the work they do for our sea turtles, shore birds, and what residents should know about our nesting seasons. 

 It's officially the most wonderful time of the year! On this episode of the Community Services Connection, Youth Services Librarian Elizabeth Lee and Breanna highight what's on the horizon for the holidays and upcoming programming at the Punta Gorda Charlotte Library. 

In this episode, Breanna and Hana discuss how libraries are evolving into much more than just books. Libraries have become a space for community engagement, events, and innovative education.