ANNA MARIA – The Center of Anna Maria Island’s annual Lester Family Fun Day is happening on Saturday, Dec. 6.
Admission is free for the family-friendly event that starts at 10:30 a.m. and concludes at 2 p.m. with the 50/50 raffle Helicopter Golf Ball Drop.
Lester Family Fun Day started more than 20 years ago and was sponsored by longtime seasonal Holmes Beach residents Chuck and Joann “Joey” Lester. Joey Lester continued the sponsorship after her husband’s death.
“This beloved annual celebration offers old-fashioned fun at old-fashioned prices and activities for all ages – especially the young and the young at heart,” according to The Center press release.
The activities and entertainment include pony rides and inflatables, DJ Freeze spinning tunes, a live performance by the Manatee High School Drum Line, crafts and cookie decorating for kids and a noon visit from Santa, who will arrive bearing small gifts for each youngster who visits him.
The food available for purchase will include burgers from Duffy’s Tavern, hots dogs from the Anna Maria Oyster Bar and ice cream from Small Town Creamery.
At 2 p.m., a helicopter will hover over The Center athletic fields and drop a multitude of numbered golf balls. The ball that lands closest to the flag wins a share of the 50/50 raffle proceeds. The cost is $50 per ball or three balls for $100. Golf balls can be purchased at The Center’s front desk, 407 Magnolia Ave., by calling 941-778-1908 or online at www.centerami.org/events.
The Lester Family Fun Day proceeds will benefit The Center’s community programs, supporting wellness, recreation and enrichment for all ages.
