2010 Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival

Socials

Friday, Oct. 29:

• Paddlers’ Reception at The Prawnbroker Restaurant sponsored by Sea Kayaker magazine 5-7 p.m.
  • First round of beverages courtesy of Sea Kayaker magazine
  • Appetizers courtesy of The Prawnbroker Restaurant
  • Cash bar, raffles and more
  • Donation gets you admission and a blueway wristband
  • 13451-16 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33919 (239) 489-2226

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Saturday, Oct. 30:

• Bonita Springs RiverFest - Imperial River Challenge and Harvest Fry at Riverside Park
  • Sponsored by Rapid Media's Adventure Kayak Magazine
  • 1 p.m. Registration
  • 2 p.m. Kayak and Canoe Races
  • 4 p.m. Florida Quacker Rubber Duck Race
  • 5-8:30 p.m. Fish Fry & Costume Party
  • RiverFest Duck Race sponsored by First Community Bank of SW Florida
  • 27300 Old U.S. 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34135

• Paddlers’ Reception at Bonita Bill’s sponsored by Canoe & Kayak magazine 5-6:30 p.m.
  • Beer, food, raffles/prizes
  • Donation gets you admission and a blueway wristband
  • Follow up dinner special offered next door at Doc Ford’s with live entertainment
  • 702 Fishermans Wharf, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 (239) 463-6119

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Sunday, Oct. 31:

• Florida Paddling Trails Association board meeting at San Carlos RV Resort
  • 18701 San Carlos Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 239-466-3133

• Paddlers’ Club Picnic at San Carlos RV Resort 2-6 p.m
  • 2-4 p.m. classes/demo/speakers
  • 4-6 p.m. cookout and live music
  • Ticket information call 239-466-3133 or 800-525-7275
  • Tickets purchased by Oct. 22 will be $12, after that date they will cost $19
  • 18701 San Carlos Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 239-466-3133

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Monday, Nov. 1:

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Thursday Nov. 4:

• How to pack your kayak for camping with notable Southwest Florida paddler, Teri Krass at Hilton Garden Inn, Fort Myers 6 p.m.
  • Sponsors: West Marine & Hilton Garden Inn
  • Cash bar, complimentary desserts
  • Donation gets you admission and a blueway wristband
  • 12600 University Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33907 (239) 790-3500 

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Friday, Nov. 5:

• Paddlers’ Reception at Angler’s Inn and sponsored Bert’s Bar, Matlacha 5:30-7 p.m.
  • Happy hour food and drinks
  • Donation gets you admission and a blueway wristband
  • 11282 Matlacha Avenue, Matlacha, FL 33993 (239) 898-2121

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Saturday, Nov. 6:

• Photo Contest Reception at Matlacha Community Park Noon-1:30 p.m.
  • Presentation by outdoors photography speaker, painter and photo contest past winner Jeanette Chupack.
  • Presentation by nature photographer Mark Renz
  • 4577 Pine Island Road NW, Matlacha, FL 33993 (239) 229-7367

• Paddlers’ Reception at The Sun & The Moon Inn 4:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Food, beer, raffle
    • Donation gets you admission and a blueway wristband
    • 3962 NW Pine Island Road, Matlacha, FL 33993 (239) 283-3192

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Sunday, Nov. 7:

• Taste of Matlacha & Bluegrass for a Blueway concert in Matlacha Community Park 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Featuring the MclItrot Brothers Band
  • Kayak demos
  • Paddle of the Pass Race Awards
  • Proceeds benefit Pine Island hunger organizations
  • Hosted by the Matlacha Civic Association and Lee County Parks & Recreation
  • 4577 Pine Island Road NW, Matlacha, FL 33993 (239) 229-7367

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