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SUMMARY:Social Media Class for Businesses & Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:Social Media Class for Businesses & Nonprofits\nWant to get more from your social media? Join us for a FREE Social Media Class\, open to businesses\, nonprofits\, entrepreneurs\, and anyone looking to strengthen their digital presence!\n📅 Monday\, October 12th\n⏰ 6:00 PM\n📍 Lakehouse Restaurant | Babcock Ranch\nWe’ll cover analytics\, Reels\, content strategy\, scheduling\, advanced AI prompting\, content repurposing\, and collaborations — with practical ideas you can start using right away.\nFREE & OPEN TO ALL!\nRSVP on the Facebook event page or message 415.802.5001.
URL:https://www.babcocknews.org/event/social-media-class-for-businesses-nonprofits/
LOCATION:The Lakehouse\, 42860 Crescent Loop\, Punta Gorda\, FL\, 33982\, United States
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SUMMARY:Weekly Mahjong Social at The Lakehouse (Every Tuesday)
DESCRIPTION:🀄✨ SWFL Rotary Mahjong Social at The Lakehouse ✨🀄\nLooking for a fun and relaxing way to spend your Tuesday? Join us for our weekly Mahjong Social\, hosted by SWFL Rotary Club at The Lakehouse in Babcock Ranch!\n📍 Location: The Lakehouse Restaurant\n📍 42860 Crescent Loop\, Punta Gorda\, FL 33982\n📅 When: Every Tuesday\n⏰ Time: 6:00 PM\n🀄 Open to All | Free to Play!\nWhether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to Mahjong\, everyone is welcome. Come learn\, play\, and enjoy a friendly\, laid-back atmosphere.\n👥 Meet new friends\n💬 Share laughs and great conversation\n🍽️ Enjoy delicious food and drinks from The Lakehouse\n💫 Play. Connect. Unwind.\n📲 Any questions?\nMessage 415.802.5001
URL:https://www.babcocknews.org/event/weekly-mahjong-social-at-the-lakehouse-every-tuesday/
LOCATION:The Lakehouse\, 42860 Crescent Loop\, Punta Gorda\, FL\, 33982\, United States
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SUMMARY:YOU’RE INVITED: JC CASTLE ACCOUNTING & TAX OPEN HOUSE! 🥂
DESCRIPTION:🏢 YOU’RE INVITED: JC CASTLE ACCOUNTING & TAX OPEN HOUSE! 🥂\nSWFL Rotary is excited to celebrate our Corporate Member\, Candace Sonne\, and the opening of JC Castle Accounting & Tax’s new office in Babcock Ranch!\nJoin us for a special Open House & Happy Hour at their new location inside Woodlea Hall in Founder’s Square. Come meet Candace\, tour the new office\, connect with friends and neighbors\, and celebrate this exciting new chapter!\n🍷 Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres\, wine & beer!\nThursday\, October 15th\n⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n📍 Woodlea Hall – Second Floor\n42850 Crescent Lp\, Punta Gorda\, FL 33982\n✨ Limited spots available!\n📲 RSVP: 239.299.6577\nCome raise a glass with us as we celebrate a fellow SWFL Rotary member and another local business growing right here in Babcock Ranch!
URL:https://www.babcocknews.org/event/youre-invited-jc-castle-accounting-tax-open-house-%f0%9f%a5%82/
LOCATION:Woodlea Hall\, 42850 Crescent Loop  \, Punta Gorda\, FL\, 33982\, United States
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SUMMARY:END POLIO NOW 1K WALK
DESCRIPTION:❤️END POLIO NOW 1K WALK ❤️\n(see ticket link to register)\nEvery Step Brings Us Closer to a Polio-Free World!\nJoin SWFL Rotary for a morning of walking\, family fun\, community\, and impact as we come together to support Rotary’s global fight to END POLIO NOW!\n📅 Saturday\, October 17\, 2026\n📍 South West Florida Horse Rescue\, Inc.\n14811 SR 31\, Punta Gorda\, FL 33982\n🚗 Car Parking Available\n⭐ SPECIAL GUEST: District Governor Dennis Wallace\n⏰ EVENT SCHEDULE\n8:00–8:45 AM — Registration & Interactive Activities\n9:00 AM — 1K Walk Begins\n10:00 AM — Event Wrap-Up\n👨👩👧👦 ALL AGES & FAMILIES WELCOME!\nThis isn’t just a walk! Come early and enjoy fun\, interactive stations for the whole family:\n📸 Photo Booth\n🫧 Bubble Station\n🎨 Face Painting\n💧 Water Station\n🍎 Snack Station\n🎉 And more!\n🎟️ REGISTRATION\n$20 per person\n$30 per family\n❤️ Adults receive an End Polio Now wristband.\n💜 Kids receive a sticker and purple pinwheel!\nCan’t attend the walk? You can still make a donation and be part of the fight to end polio!\n🤝 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES\n🏆 $1\,000 — End Polio Champion Sponsor\n🌎 $500 — Polio-Free World Sponsor\n👟 $250 — Steps for a Cause Sponsor\nHosted by SWFL Rotary\nA very special thank you to South West Florida Horse Rescue\, Inc. for providing the location and helping us bring our community together for this important cause.\n🌦️ RAIN OR SHINE • NO REFUNDS\n❤️ ALL PROCEEDS GO TOWARDS THE END POLIO NOW CAMPAIGN.\nCome walk with us. Bring your family. Bring your friends. And help us take another step toward a world where no child ever has to suffer from polio again.\nTogether\, we can End Polio Now.
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LOCATION:South West Florida Horse Rescue\, Inc.\, 14811 SR 31\, Punta Gorda\, FL\, 33982\, United States
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SUMMARY:NEW TO BABCOCK RANCH? LET’S GET TOGETHER!
DESCRIPTION:NEW TO BABCOCK RANCH? LET’S GET TOGETHER!\nMoving somewhere new is exciting — but meeting your neighbors is what really starts to make it feel like home!\nJoin us for a casual New Resident Meetup at M’Xuma Tacos Mexican Grill. Whether you moved to Babcock Ranch last week\, last month\, or simply want to meet some new faces\, everyone is welcome!\nWednesday\, October 21st\n⏰ 6 PM\n📍 M’Xuma Tacos Mexican Grill\n42091 Cypress Pkwy Ste 9\, Punta Gorda\, FL 33982\n🌮 Complimentary chips & salsa\n✨ Complimentary churros\n🎶 Live music by Heart & Sole Duo\n👨👩👧👦 Bring the whole family!\nNo formal program. Just come say hi\, grab some chips and salsa\, meet other residents\, make a few new connections\, and enjoy a fun evening together.\nNew to Babcock? Come meet your community!
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LOCATION:M’Xuma Tacos Mexican Grill\, 42091 Cypress Pkwy Ste 9\, Punta Gorda\, FL\, 33982\, United States
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SUMMARY:AI & Technology Class for Businesses & Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:AI & Technology Class for Businesses & Nonprofits\nAI and technology are changing the way we work — but how can you actually use them in your business or nonprofit?\nJoin Laura Gent Felker for a FREE\, practical AI & Technology Class designed to make these tools easier to understand and use.\n📅 Thursday\, October 22nd\n⏰ 6:00 PM\n📍 Lakehouse Restaurant | Babcock Ranch\nWe’ll explore AI basics\, useful technology tools\, productivity and efficiency\, and real-world applications for businesses and nonprofits.\nFREE & OPEN TO ALL!\nRSVP on the Facebook event page or message 415.802.5001.
URL:https://www.babcocknews.org/event/ai-technology-class-for-businesses-nonprofits/
LOCATION:The Lakehouse\, 42860 Crescent Loop\, Punta Gorda\, FL\, 33982\, United States
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SUMMARY:THE COMMUNITY CHURCH ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING OF FELLOWSHIP HOUSE IN BABCOCK RANCH
DESCRIPTION:The Community Church in Babcock Ranch will hold the grand opening of its new Fellowship House during a two-day celebration Oct. 24–25. \n\n\n\nAccording to information released by the church\, events will begin Saturday\, Oct. 24\, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The day is scheduled to include a procession from the Babcock Ranch Field House to The Community Church\, followed by a dedication and lunch. \n\n\n\nOn Sunday\, Oct. 25\, the church will hold services at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.\, with lunch also planned as part of the celebration. \n\n\n\nThe new Fellowship House is located at 17815 Commons Drive in Babcock Ranch. \n\n\n\nThe Community Church described the opening as the culmination of a period of planning\, prayer and construction for the new facility. \n\n\n\n 
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CATEGORIES:Faith & Fellowship,Family & Kids,Restaurant Openings & Grand Openings
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SUMMARY:BUSINESS EXPO & SERVICE DONATION DRIVE
DESCRIPTION:BUSINESS EXPO & SERVICE DONATION DRIVE\nBusiness with Service\nBusiness. Service. Community. Impact.\nJoin us for a special evening bringing together local businesses and community service — hosted by the SWFL Rotary Club and supporting Rotary Means Business and Rotary’s Community Economic Development Area of Focus.\n📅 Thursday\, November 19th\n⏰ 5 PM – 7 PM\n📍 Oar & Iron at Babcock Ranch (42070 Cypress Pkwy\, Punta Gorda\, FL 33982)\nCome meet and discover local businesses\, learn about their products and services\, make new connections\, and enjoy complimentary appetizers — all while giving back to our community!\nAnd there are 3 Ways to Serve/Donate during the evening:\n🧺 THANKSGIVING BASKETS\nHelp us provide Thanksgiving baskets for local families in need.\n🎁 HOLIDAY CHEER FOR KIDS\nHelp us collect needed and wish-list items for the children at Crossroads Hope Academy.\n✨ SENIOR HOLIDAY CHEER\nHelp us bring some extra joy to residents at a local senior care community.\nThe event is FREE\, family friendly and open to everyone — and yes\, we’ll have a special area for kids!\n🏢 SWFL Rotary Corporate Members: Booths are FREE! Want to showcase your business? Reach out to Stephanie Johnson at 217.494.5619 or email impact@swflrotary.org.\nMore information on participating businesses\, donation needs\, and event details will be coming soon!\nCome connect. Support local. Serve together. Make an impact.
URL:https://www.babcocknews.org/event/business-expo-service-donation-drive/
LOCATION:Oar & Iron at Babcock Ranch\, 42070 Cypress Pkwy\, Punta Gorda\, FL\, 33982\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business & Networking
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