July 3, 2025

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Our Mission Statement:

“To enrich community spirit through educational, cultural and social gatherings in our historic Community House.”

Family-Friendly Summer Arts & Crafts Fair🖼️

This Saturday, July 5th!

Time: 9 am - 2 pm

Back by popular demand! Join us for a very special July 5th Arts & Crafts Fair, featuring 30+ unique and talented vendors!

Local artists and crafters will offer a variety of handmade and homemade wares, like paintings, shell and other crafts, jewelry, glass art, pottery, greeting cards, children’s books, wearable art and more!

Fresh-squeezed lemonade will be for sale, and J Dubs Chi-Town Dogs will be out front (weather dependent).

Grab a delicious Chicago dog and a refreshing lemonade and shop around!🌭🍋🥛

The Arts & Crafts fair will be held indoors.

Free parking & free admission.

Breakfast at Wimbledon Brunch

🎾🍾🥂🥯🍓

Sunday, July 13th

Doors Open at 9:30 am

Entry includes a bubbly bar (bottomless mimosas!), coffee, bagels from The Bel with all the fixings, and strawberries & cream, while watching the Wimbledon Men’s Tennis Championship Match on the big screen in our Great Hall.

Get in the spirit and wear Wimbledon white attire!

Thank You Sponsors!

The Bel Bagels & Deli

Beachview Tennis Club

The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club

Sanibel Carts

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

Entry includes all food and drink!

Community House Members $10

Non Members $15

• Nonmembers, click HERE to register.

• Members, please call us at 239-472-2155 before purchasing your tickets to receive your DISCOUNT CODE!

• Not a member yet? Click HERE to join or renew your membership today!

Happy Hour at the House

🍹🌴🌊🏖️

Tuesday, July 22nd

Time: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Surf's Up!

Stop by for a beachy summer social! Door prizes, specialty cocktails, surfer snacks, photo spot, craft table, discounted drinks & beachy tunes!

Free for members & only $5 for non members!

This is a family-friendly event & kids are no charge.

Members, don’t forget to use your discount code to get free admission.

Not a member yet? Call us at 239-472-2155 to join today!

Other Organizations' Events Coming Up at The House

FISH Friendly Faces Luncheon🍽️

Tuesday, July 8th

Time: 11 am - 1 pm

Lunch, prepared by Sanibel Deli, is provided by FISH at no cost to guests.

Meal selections will be provided upon RSVP.

Space is limited.

Please RSVP by this Thursday, July 3rd by calling 239-472-4775 or emailing erika@fishofsancap.org.

SanCap Chamber

Business Lunch

Wednesday, July 16th

Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

The event will feature guest speaker Matt Devitt from WINK News, who will share valuable insights on how Sanibel-Captiva Island residents and businesses can best prepare for the upcoming hurricane season—now entering its third year since Hurricane Ian.

He’ll cover updated forecasts, essential preparedness tips, and key indicators to watch as the season unfolds, offering timely and helpful information for both the Chamber and the broader island community.

Thank you to Alliant Association Management for sponsoring this luncheon!

◾All online registrations now require payment at time of registration.

◾Reservations are $35 in advance. No walk-ins please.

◾Register by 5pm on Friday, July 11.

◾You can also register by calling the Chamber at 239-472-8255.

◾Payment is due at time of registration.

◾Cancellations must be 24 hours prior to the event for refund.

Weekly Happenings📅

Check out our website calendar for an up-to-date listing of local events all "Happening at the House".

Shellcrafters Class🐚—Observe the original Sanibel Island Artists at work on Mondays from 10am-1pm.

Join in on the fun, browse and shop for your favorite locally hand crafted items! All sales benefit the operations of the non-profit historical Community House.

The shell crafting class starts at 10am, the class is free, just pay for supplies to create a beautiful shell flower. Approximate Shell Flower Costs: $3-$5/per flower. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Sanibel Hearts❤️—Fridays from 1-3pm. No reservations required, $5 suggested donation. This fun card game is available to all. Beginners are always welcome!

Shout Out to Last Week's Winners! 🏆

1st: Jim Liichow

Tie for 2nd: Jim Marianski & Mary Beth Zerby.

There will be no Hearts Club this Friday, July 4th.



Rotary Meeting🛞—Fridays from 7:30-9am. Click here to learn more about the Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva, or how to become a member.

There will be no Rotary Meeting this Friday, July 4th.

Office and Retail Hours

Weekdays | Mon - Fri

9am to 1pm

(239) 472-2155

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