AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free, individualized tax preparation for low-to moderate-income taxpayers. Call 727-755-3112 to request an appointment and a volunteer will call you back to schedule a time. You will not recognize the area code of the volunteer's phone number because it is a Google phone number. There will be no walk-in tax preparation. You will need to bring your important documents to the site. Access the complete list. . Masks are optional at the site during tax preparation. Call 1-888-227-7669 for additional information or visit www.aarp.org…

Join us for a weekly knitting and crochet group! Bring your current project, start something new, learn a new skill, and meet other crafters! Don't know how to knit or crochet? That's ok, we can help you get started. Our group will be meeting in the Reading Garden or the main area of the library (weather permitting) during February, March, and April. Call 727-893-1074 for additional information.

Link: https://visitgulfportflorida.com/event/gulfport-fresh-market/

Gulfport's Tuesday Morning Fresh Market
takes place EVERY Tuesday
9:00 am-3:00 pm - October - May
9:00 am-2:00 pm - June - September.

The Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market is a year-round open-air market held in Gulfport's Waterfront District on Beach Blvd. below 28th Ave. South.
 

Specially trained volunteers of the SHINE Program will offer a Medicare 101 presentation.
SHINE is a free program of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs that empowers elders to make informed decisions about their health care coverage. SHINE volunteer counselors through the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco & Pinellas County provide free, unbiased information and counseling at sites across Pasco & Pinellas counties and will now also help elders at the new Gulfport location. www.floridashine.org

Children practice their developing literacy skills by reading aloud to a therapy dog, accompanied by an animal handler. Bring your own books or borrow one from the library to read! We are excited to welcome the Hearts of Gold therapy team to our Read to a Dog program! This local organization brings the healing power of canine companionship to communities throughout mid-Florida. They are recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) to certify dog-handler teams for canine therapy work and bring furry friends ready to listen to stories from all readers. Recommended for Grades 2-5, but older and younger children are also welcome. For additional information call 727-893-1074. 

Etch your own design into a CD, then, print with it using our etching press. Supplies limited. Registration required. Sign-up by emailing ArtsCenter@mygulfport.us

Join us for our monthly Book Club! Read, listen, download, then discuss your thoughts among your peers. This month we will be discussing The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. This title is also available for download from Libby as an eBook or eAudiobook. Call 727-893-1074 for additional information.
 
"France, 1714: in a moment of desperation, a young woman makes a Faustian bargain to live forever―and is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets. Thus begins the extraordinary life of Addie LaRue, and a dazzling adventure that will play out across centuries and continents, across history and art, as a young woman learns how far she will go to leave her mark on the world. But everything changes when, after nearly 300 years, Addie stumbles across a young man in a hidden bookstore and he remembers her name."

Christa Fairbrother, Gulfport Poet Laureate, presents a monthly program. Everyone is invited to attend. Donations received during event benefit the Circle of Friends of the Gulfport Library for support of Library programs.

Link: https://gulfportcommunityplayers.org/



Quartet by Ronald Harwood is a warm, witty, and deeply moving play set in a retirement home for former musicians. Four once-celebrated opera singers reunite with plans to perform a concert honoring Verdi’s birthday, but the arrival of Jean, a glamorous former diva and Reginald’s ex-wife, disrupts the group’s harmony and brings old rivalries and unresolved emotions back to the surface. Exploring themes of aging, forgiveness, love, and lasting friendship, Quartet builds to a poignant and bittersweet finale that celebrates both memories of the past and the bonds that endure.

• Thur. - Fri. - Sat. at 8 p.m., Sat. & Sun. at 2 p.m.
• Tickets available at: https://gulfportcommunityplayers.org/

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free, individualized tax preparation for low-to moderate-income taxpayers. Call 727-755-3112 to request an appointment and a volunteer will call you back to schedule a time. You will not recognize the area code of the volunteer's phone number because it is a Google phone number. There will be no walk-in tax preparation. You will need to bring your important documents to the site. Access the complete list. . Masks are optional at the site during tax preparation. Call 1-888-227-7669 for additional information or visit www.aarp.org…

Link: https://gulfporthistoricalsociety.wildapricot.org/event-6591694

RSVP HERE

Florida is so much more than what we see. It’s one of the most incredible pieces of property on the planet Earth. Created out of the collision of continents, it was then torn apart when the Americas were ripped away from Africa. This is a tale of powerful forces and deep time. This is a story of massive earthquakes, volcanoes, and asteroid impacts. This is a chance to discover the real depths of Florida’s very beginnings.   

Gulfport Arts & Heritage is thrilled to welcome our neighbor, Hermann Trappman. Trappman's journey began when his family relocated to Florida from Rochester, NY. His fascination with fossils was sparked when he found a mammoth toe bone in a construction site at the age of nine and Indian arrowheads on his elementary school playground. Since then, he has been on a lifelong quest to uncover Florida's geology, ancient creatures, and indigenous people. His artwork can be found in museums and parks throughout the Southeastern United States, in films, books, and publications.

This event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the program begins at 7:00pm. 

Link: https://gulfportcommunityplayers.org/



Quartet by Ronald Harwood is a warm, witty, and deeply moving play set in a retirement home for former musicians. Four once-celebrated opera singers reunite with plans to perform a concert honoring Verdi’s birthday, but the arrival of Jean, a glamorous former diva and Reginald’s ex-wife, disrupts the group’s harmony and brings old rivalries and unresolved emotions back to the surface. Exploring themes of aging, forgiveness, love, and lasting friendship, Quartet builds to a poignant and bittersweet finale that celebrates both memories of the past and the bonds that endure.

• Thur. - Fri. - Sat. at 8 p.m., Sat. & Sun. at 2 p.m.
• Tickets available at: https://gulfportcommunityplayers.org/

Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fusion-49th-district-cleanup-tickets-1980017992115



Fusion 49th District Partners with Keep Pinellas Beautiful and Local Cities for Trolley Market Square Cleanup

Fusion 49th District, in partnership with Keep Pinellas Beautiful (KPB), the City of Gulfport, and the City of St. Petersburg, is hosting a community cleanup at Trolley Market Square.

Volunteers of all ages are invited to help beautify this important community space. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Event Details:

• Where to Meet: Trolley Market Square, 4900 Tangerine Ave S, Gulfport, FL 33707
• Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (please arrive a few minutes early to sign in)
• What to Wear: Closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
• What to Expect: All cleanup supplies will be provided by KPB. A water refill station will be available; volunteers are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles
• Parking: Limited parking is available; carpooling is encouraged

There is no need to print tickets. Volunteers will be notified via email in the event of a cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

For questions or additional information, contact Megan Jackson, Program Coordinator, at mjackson@kpbcares.org or 727-533-0402.

Join us in keeping Trolley Market Square clean and vibrant, your help makes a difference in the community!

Link: https://gulfportcommunityplayers.org/



Quartet by Ronald Harwood is a warm, witty, and deeply moving play set in a retirement home for former musicians. Four once-celebrated opera singers reunite with plans to perform a concert honoring Verdi’s birthday, but the arrival of Jean, a glamorous former diva and Reginald’s ex-wife, disrupts the group’s harmony and brings old rivalries and unresolved emotions back to the surface. Exploring themes of aging, forgiveness, love, and lasting friendship, Quartet builds to a poignant and bittersweet finale that celebrates both memories of the past and the bonds that endure.

• Thur. - Fri. - Sat. at 8 p.m., Sat. & Sun. at 2 p.m.
• Tickets available at: https://gulfportcommunityplayers.org/

It's time to build! Join us for some Lego creativity and see what construction challenges we have for you this week. Recommended for Grades K-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For additional information call 727-893-1074.

Collage Group Meetup now scheduled the 1st and 3rd Saturday from 3:00 - 5:30. Open to collage artists and enthusiasts of any skill/experience level. Feel free to bring materials to share and swap with others. Scissors and glue sticks will be provided. Sign-up by emailing ArtsCenter@mygulfport.us

Link: https://visitgulfportflorida.com/gulfport-night-market



Gulfport Night Market

The Gulfport Night Market is a vibrant, year-round evening marketplace held from 5 to 9 p.m. on the first Friday and third Saturday of each month in downtown Gulfport. Formerly known as Art Walk and IndieFaire, the event features local artists, makers, and boutique-style vendors offering handmade goods, art, jewelry, clothing, pet products, and packaged artisan foods. Presented by the Gulfport Merchants Chamber in partnership with Tampa Bay Markets, the event invites the community and visitors to shop, stroll, and sip in a lively, creative atmosphere.

Link: https://gulfportcommunityplayers.org/



Quartet by Ronald Harwood is a warm, witty, and deeply moving play set in a retirement home for former musicians. Four once-celebrated opera singers reunite with plans to perform a concert honoring Verdi’s birthday, but the arrival of Jean, a glamorous former diva and Reginald’s ex-wife, disrupts the group’s harmony and brings old rivalries and unresolved emotions back to the surface. Exploring themes of aging, forgiveness, love, and lasting friendship, Quartet builds to a poignant and bittersweet finale that celebrates both memories of the past and the bonds that endure.

• Thur. - Fri. - Sat. at 8 p.m., Sat. & Sun. at 2 p.m.
• Tickets available at: https://gulfportcommunityplayers.org/

Link: https://gulfportcommunityplayers.org/



Quartet by Ronald Harwood is a warm, witty, and deeply moving play set in a retirement home for former musicians. Four once-celebrated opera singers reunite with plans to perform a concert honoring Verdi’s birthday, but the arrival of Jean, a glamorous former diva and Reginald’s ex-wife, disrupts the group’s harmony and brings old rivalries and unresolved emotions back to the surface. Exploring themes of aging, forgiveness, love, and lasting friendship, Quartet builds to a poignant and bittersweet finale that celebrates both memories of the past and the bonds that endure.

• Thur. - Fri. - Sat. at 8 p.m., Sat. & Sun. at 2 p.m.
• Tickets available at: https://gulfportcommunityplayers.org/