Saturday Evening Fun At SCCF

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) is hosting its 2^nd annual Beer in the Bushes event this evening this Saturday, April 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance or $40 at the door. There will be craft beer, barbecue, live music, dancing and games. Reservations and advance payment are requested by calling 472-2329.

Beer in the Bushes is sponsored by The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company. Local startup brewer Point Ybel Brewing Company, located just off island, will be introducing six brews: Endless Summer Pale Ale, Sanibel Red Island Ale, Sanibel Saison, Black Mangrove American Dark Ale, Snook Bite IPA and Brewers Choice.

Distributor Red White & Brew is presenting five additional beers from three craft breweries. From Belfast Bay Brewing Co. (Maine): McGoverns Oatmeal Stout and Lobster Ale; from Black Diamond Brewing Company: White Lightning; and from Full Pint Brewing Company (Pittsburgh): Jagged Edge IPA and Rampage Imperial IPA.

Food will be provided by Island BBQ. Thank to Jensen’s Twin Palm Marina and The Grog Shop for additional support.

Sanibel Double D will be providing alternative transportation and can be reached at SanibelDoubleD.com or at 472-3458.

Uproot Hootenanny is the featured entertainment and will bring their unique brand of fold, bluegrass, Irish and rock from the east coast.

Proceeds will help support SCCF’s mission of conserving coastal habitats and aquatic resources on Sanibel and Captiva and in the surrounding watershed.

Beer in the Bushes will be help on the grounds at SCCF’s Nature Center, 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road on Sanibel, from 7 to (about) 9 p.m. Cost for this fun evening is $30 per person in advance; $40 at the door. Reservations and advance payment are requested and can be made until 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 20. Call 472-2329.

Island Sun (April 19, 2013)