TODAY, JANUARY 23

Family Storytime

An all-ages program from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the Sanibel Public Library, at 770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, that encourages the development of pre-reading skills through songs, rhymes, fingerplays and stories. For information, call Deanna Evans at 239-472-2483.

Open Mic

BIG ARTS will host Open Mic at 7:30 p.m. at the Strauss Theatre, at 2200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Performance poet Brodie Burns will be the featured poet. Southwest Florida poets and writers are invited to perform their latest works on stage. Attendees are welcome to read their favorite poem or prose passage for the audience. To participate, come early and sign the reader list. Admission is $5; cash only. For information, contact Joe Pacheco at 239-472-1280 or “mailto:SanibelJoe@comcast.net”>SanibelJoe@comcast.net.

Birds and Wildlife Tour

Follow along on a car caravan tour of J.N. “Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The free tour highlights the the mangrove ecosystem and the wildlife that live in the area; entrance fee to Wildlife Drive applies. Meet at the flagpole in front of the Visitor & Education Center, at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel. For information, call 239-472-1110.

Birds of the Refuge Program

Learn interesting facts about birds and how to identify them in the estuary at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge from 11 to 11:30 a.m.; entrance fee to Wildlife Drive may apply. Meet at the Visitor & Education Center, at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel. For information, call 239-472-1110.

Florida Manatees Program

Explore the Florida manatee as it faces a challenging future. Find out what you can do to help save the species from 1 to 1:30 p.m.; entrance fee to Wildlife Drive applies. Meet at the Crossdike Pavilion off Wildlife Drive at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel. For information, call 239-472-1110.

Bowman’s Beach, Bayou Walk

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation provides a guided walk from 9 to 10 a.m. along the beach toward Blind Pass, then along the back dune/bayou trail. Meet at the foot of the bridge that crosses the bayou on the way to the beach, at 1700 Bowman’s Beach Road, Sanibel. Walk is free; attendees must pay to park. For information, call 239-472-2329.

Trail Walks: Explore Sanibel’s Interior Wetlands

Join the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation from 11 a.m. to noon for a guided walk through the interior wetlands and mid-island ridges of the Center Tract with discussion of native habitats, natural and cultural history and preservation efforts. Cost is $5 for non-members. Meet at the Nature Center, at 3333 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel, and proceed to the trails. For information, call 239-472-2329.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24

Fun with Green Screen

Create green screen videos and photos by combining images from multiple sources into a single video from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Sanibel Public Library, at 770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Play with screen effects with Green Screen app by Do Ink on a green screen wall. Open to all ages. For information, call 239-472-2483.

Family Storytime

An all-ages program from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the Sanibel Public Library, at 770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, that encourages the development of pre-reading skills through songs, rhymes, fingerplays and stories. For information, call Deanna Evans at 239-472-2483.

After-school Crew

Favorite books, new books and never-knew-existed books, plus puzzles, games, crafts and more from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Sanibel Public Library, at 770 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel. Geared toward kindergarten to third grade. Snack provided. For information, call Deanna Evans at 239-472-2483.

R.E.A.D. with Bessie

If you love dogs and books, then you might enjoy reading to Bessie, a bearded collie and Reading Education Assistance Dog, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Sanibel Public Library, at 770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Sign-ups are on-the-spot. For information, call Deanna Evans at 239-472-2483.

Island Yoga

Island Yoga will be held from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. at The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Designed for all experience levels. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for guests. For information, call 239-472-2155 or visit sanibelcommunityhouse.net.

Vinyasa Yoga

Vinyasa Yoga will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. at The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Instructor is Dr. Susan Pataky. Designed for all experience levels. Cost is $18 for members and $20 for guests. For information, call 239-472-2155 or visit sanibelcommunityhouse.net.

Chi Yoga

Chi Yoga will be held from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Instructor is Dr. Susan Pataky. Designed for all experience levels. Cost is $18 for members and $20 for guests. For information, call 239-472-2155 or visit sanibelcommunityhouse.net.

Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge

Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge will take place at 12:30 p.m. at The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. For information, call 239-472-2155 or visit sanibelcommunityhouse.net.

Biking the Refuge Tour

Learn about the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge’s bird life and ecology in a tour with a naturalist from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the Wildlife Drive/Indigo Trail loop; entrance fee for Wildlife Drive applies. Meet at the flagpole in front of the Visitor & Education Center, at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel. For information, call 239-472-1110.

Florida’s Venomous Wildlife Program

Learn about the venomous wildlife that lives in Southwest Florida from 11 to 11:30 p.m. in the Visitor & Education Center at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel. Learn how to identify the animals and their habitats. For information, call 239-472-1110.

Birds of the Refuge Program

Learn interesting facts about birds and how to identify them in the estuary at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge from 1 to 1:30 p.m.; entrance fee to Wildlife Drive may apply. Meet at the Crossdike Pavilion off Wildlife Drive, at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel. For information, call 239-472-1110.

Turtle Tracks

Learn about the life cycles and habits of the sea turtles and shorebirds that nest on Sanibel beaches, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation’s monitoring activities and what it is doing to protect them from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Nature Center, at 3333 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel. Cost is $5 for non-members. For information, call 239-472-2329.

Trail Walks: Explore Sanibel’s Interior Wetlands

Join the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation from 11 a.m. to noon for a guided walk through the interior wetlands and mid-island ridges of the Center Tract with discussion of native habitats, natural and cultural history and preservation efforts. Cost is $5 for non-members. Meet at the Nature Center, at 3333 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel, and proceed to the trails. For information, call 239-472-2329.

Learn Qigong

Learn Qigong will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Captiva Civic Center, at 11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva. Taught by tier I certified instructor Paul Lawrence, the classes will run through March 28. Cost is $30 at the door for all of the classes, or a $5 drop-in fee per class. Cash and check payments are accepted. Proceeds benefit the Captiva Civic Association. For information, call 239-472-2111 or visit www.ccacaptiva.org.

Free Garden Tour

In The Garden will host a free garden tour at 10 a.m. at 3889 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel. It highlights the specialty gardens, how to incorporate more interest into a garden and some history behind the garden center. For information, call 239-395-5859 or visit www.rswalsh.com.

Coffee, Tea and Trivia

Coffee, Tea and Trivia at 7 p.m. in the Carpenter’s Caf & Bookstore at Sanibel Community Church, at 1740 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Family-friendly fun for all ages. Caf opens at 6:30 p.m.; all cafe proceeds go to missions. For information, call Beth Burns at 239-896-0058.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 25

Experience Virtual Reality

Paint in 3-D space with virtual reality using Google Tilt Brush from 10 a.m. to noon at the Sanibel Public Library, at 770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Open to ages 8 and older. First come, first served; 10 minutes per user. For information, call 239-472-2483.

Beach Walk

Join the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge for a guided exploration of Perry Tract from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; parking fees apply. Learn about the vital beach ecosystem. Meet at the Gulfside City Park parking lot on Algiers Lane, off of West Gulf Drive. For information, call 239-472-1110.

Indigo Trail Walk

Naturalists lead a tour identifying and discussing the ecosystem’s plant and animal species from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge; entrance fee applies. Meet at the flagpole in front of the Visitor & Education Center, at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel. For information, call 239-472-1100.

Bailey Tract Tour

Walk the trails of the Bailey Tract with a naturalist from 1 to 2:30 p.m. to learn about the inhabitants of the freshwater ecosystem of Southwest Florida. Meet at the Bailey Tract parking lot at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel. For information, call 239-472-1110.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26

Free Beach Walk

The Sanibel Sea School will host a free Beach Walk from 9 to 11 a.m. for all ages. Join the organization’s marine science educators and explore what washed ashore. They will talk about any interesting organisms and objects found, share some basic shell biology and answer questions. To take part, meet at the Sanibel Sea School at 455 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. For information, visit sanibelseaschool.org or call 239-472-8585.

Community Play Reading

A Community Play Reading of “Blithe Spirit: An Improbable Farce,” by Noel Coward, will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the BIG ARTS Strauss Theater, at 2200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Tickets are $12 each. Advance tickets are available at 239-395-0900 or www.BIGARTS.org; they may also be purchased at the door beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Story and Wildlife Wonders Program

Join a naturalist for story time from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge’s Visitor & Education Center, at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel. Learn about different wildlife that call the refuge home. For information, call 239-472-1110.

Gators and Crocs Program

Learn about crocodiles, gharials, alligators and caimans from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel; entrance fee for Wildlife Drive applies. Learn how to identify families and local species. Meet at the Crossdike Pavilion on Wildlife Drive. For information, call 239-472-1110.

Indigo Trail Walk

Naturalists lead a tour identifying and discussing the ecosystem’s plant and animal species from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge; entrance fee applies. Meet at the flagpole in front of the Visitor & Education Center, at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel. For information, call 239-472-1100.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27

Sanibel Island Farmers Market

Organized by Local Roots, the Sanibel Island Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sanibel City Hall, at 800 Dunlop Road. For information, visit buylocallee.com.

Beach Walk

Join the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge for a guided exploration of Perry Tract from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; parking fees apply. Learn about the vital beach ecosystem. Meet at the Gulfside City Park parking lot on Algiers Lane, off of West Gulf Drive. For information, call 239-472-1110.

Endangered Species Program

Discover endangered species of Southwest Florida and what you can do to help them from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the Visitor & Education Center at J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel. For information, call 239-472-1110.

Florida Manatees Program

Explore the Florida manatee as it faces a challenging future. Find out what you can do to help save the species from 1 to 1:30 p.m.; entrance fee to Wildlife Drive applies. Meet at the Crossdike Pavilion off Wildlife Drive at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel. For information, call 239-472-1110.

MONDAY, JANUARY 28

Current Events

Current Events at 10 a.m. in the BIG ARTS Phillips Gallery, at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Enjoy lively discussion of the biggest headlines. For information, contact Malcolm Martini at 239-395-1362 or mlmartini@icloud.com.

Monday Night Film

BIG ARTS will host its Monday Night Film at 7 p.m. in Schein Hall, at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. The scheduled film is “Columbus.” For information or tickets, call 239-395-0900 or visit www.bigarts.org.

Island Yoga

Island Yoga will be held from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. at The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Designed for all experience levels. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for guests. For information, call 239-472-2155 or visit sanibelcommunityhouse.net.

Shell Crafters

Shell Crafting Class from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Make flower figures or animals. Limited class size; first come first served. Children must be accompanied by an adult due to the complexity/dexterity required. For information, call 239-472-2155 or visit sanibelcommunityhouse.net.

Birds and Wildlife Tour

Follow along on a car caravan tour of J.N. “Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The free tour highlights the the mangrove ecosystem and the wildlife that live in the area; entrance fee to Wildlife Drive applies. Meet at the flagpole in front of the Visitor & Education Center, at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel. For information, call 239-472-1110.

Horseshoe Crabs Program

Learn why the “living fossil” is not a “true crab” and its importance to migrating shorebirds and to the medical field from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the Visitor & Education Center at the J.N. “Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge, at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel. For information, call 239-472-1110.

Gators and Crocs Program

Learn about crocodiles, gharials, alligators and caimans from 1 to 1:30 p.m. at J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel; entrance fee for Wildlife Drive applies. Learn how to identify families and local species. Meet at the Crossdike Pavilion on Wildlife Drive. For information, call 239-472-1110.

Weeds and Seeds

Join a group of amateur botanists for a walk from 8:45 to 10 a.m., visiting different locations on Sanibel, guided by a leader with a plant list. Meet on the porch of the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation’s Nature Center, at 3333 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel. Bring a hat, water, sunblock and comfortable enclosed shoes with socks. Depending on the location visited, parking money may be needed; donations to SCCF are welcome. For information, call 239-472-2329.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 29

Captiva Island Farmers Market

Organized by Local Roots, the Captiva Island Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South Seas Island Resort, at 5400 Plantation Road, Captiva. For information, visit buylocallee.com.

Experience Microsoft HoloLens

Interact with holograms with Microsoft HoloLens, a holographic computer and head-mounted display, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Sanibel Public Library, at 770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Open to ages 12 and older. First come, first served; 10 minutes per user. For information, call 239-472-2483.

Vinyasa Yoga

Vinyasa Yoga will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. at The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Instructor is Dr. Susan Pataky. Designed for those with prior yoga experience. Cost is $18 for members and $20 for guests. For information, call 239-472-2155 or visit sanibelcommunityhouse.net.

Chi Yoga

Chi Yoga will be held from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Instructor is Dr. Susan Pataky. Designed for all experience levels. Cost is $18 for members and $20 for guests. For information, call 239-472-2155 or visit sanibelcommunityhouse.net.

Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge

Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge will take place at 12:30 p.m. at The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. For information, call 239-472-2155 or visit sanibelcommunityhouse.net.

Birding Tour

Follow a naturalist along Wildlife Drive in your car from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the J.N. “Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge; entrance fee to Wildlife Drive applies. Meet at the flagpole in front of the Visitor & Education Center, at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel. For information, call 239-472-1110.

Biking the Refuge Tour

Learn about the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge’s bird life and ecology in a tour with a naturalist from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the Wildlife Drive/Indigo Trail loop; entrance fee for Wildlife Drive applies. Meet at the flagpole in front of the Visitor & Education Center, at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel. For information, call 239-472-1110.

Nature Photography Program

Learn about the art of nature photography from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the Visitor & Education Center at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel. For information, call 239-472-1110.

Calusa/Shell Mound Trail Tour

Meet naturalists who will enthrall you with tales of the Calusa people’s history and teach you about native Florida plant life on the enchanting boardwalk trail from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the J.N. “Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge, at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel. Meet at the Shell Mound Trail parking lot on Wildlife Drive; entrance fee applies. For information, call 239-472-1110.

Trail Walks: Explore Sanibel’s Interior Wetlands

Join the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation from 11 a.m. to noon for a guided walk through the interior wetlands and mid-island ridges of the Center Tract with discussion of native habitats, natural and cultural history and preservation efforts. Cost is $5 for non-members. Meet at the Nature Center, at 3333 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel, and proceed to the trails. For information, call 239-472-2329.

Learn Qigong

Learn Qigong will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Captiva Civic Center, at 11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva. Taught by tier I certified instructor Paul Lawrence, the classes will run through March 28. Cost is $30 at the door for all of the classes, or a $5 drop-in fee per class. Cash and check payments are accepted. Proceeds benefit the Captiva Civic Association. For information, call 239-472-2111 or visit www.ccacaptiva.org.