BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2060@aboveboardchamber.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T190000 DTSTAMP:20260515T182241Z URL:https://www.aboveboardchamber.com/events/wandering-goat-chartreuse-to- support-bert/ SUMMARY:Wandering Goat @ Chartreuse to support BERT DESCRIPTION:Grumpy Goat Coffee today announced a new direction for its annu al Wandering Goat summer series\, shifting the focus of the popular commun ity events toward supporting the Bonita Estero Rail Trail (BERT) initiativ e and building awareness about the upcoming bond referendum on the August 18 ballot in the City of Bonita Springs. \n\nThe kickoff event is Sunday M ay 31\, 3 to 7:00 p.m. at Chartreuse Craft Cocktail Lounge\, 27313 Old 41 Rd. in historic downtown Bonita Springs. The event will also feature an ex clusive menu of savory creations by Chef Christopher John available for pu rchase and specialty coffee samples by Grumpy Goat. Grumpy Goat is also se lling an exclusive specialty coffee called the BERT Blend with profits don ated to the Friends of BERT organization. Chartreuse will be sampling an e xclusive craft coffee cocktail collaboration with Grumpy Goat.\n\nFor the past four years\, the Wandering Goat series has been known for bringing to gether local food and beverage artisans to offer complimentary tastings wh ile driving summer traffic to small businesses during the quieter off-seas on. In 2026\, the series will take on a broader civic purpose—serving as a platform to inform\, engage\, and mobilize Bonita Springs residents aro und funding a transformative community project.\n\nThis year’s Wandering Goat events will spotlight BERT’s mission to convert 11.4 miles of inac tive Seminole Gulf Railway corridor into a multi-use walking and biking tr ail. The project aims to enhance connectivity\, promote outdoor recreatio n\, and contribute to the long-term quality of life in Bonita Springs.\n\n “Wandering Goat has always been about community connection\,” said Bri an Abernathy\, founder of Grumpy Goat Coffee. “This summer\, we’re exp anding that mission by creating opportunities for residents to learn about BERT\, ask questions\, and understand how this project could shape the fu ture of our city.”\n\nRather than centering on free tastings\, the 2026 series will feature informational exhibits\, community conversations\, and opportunities for voter education and registration. Local businesses will continue to participate\, but with an emphasis on collaboration and commu nity engagement rather than product sampling alone.\n\nRepresentatives and advocates from BERT will be present at each event to share insights\, pro vide updates on the initiative\, and encourage informed participation in t he upcoming vote.\n\n“Community awareness and participation are critical to the success of this referendum\,” said Deb Orton\, president\, Frien ds of BERT. “We’re grateful for Grumpy Goat Coffee’s leadership in h elping bring this conversation directly to residents in a meaningful and a ccessible way.”\n\nThe second Wandering Goat event is Saturday June 27 a t Riptide Brewing in Bonita Springs. Additional Wandering Goat event dates and locations will be announced in the coming weeks through Grumpy Goat C offee’s website\, email and social media channels.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.aboveboardchamber.com/wp-content/upl oads/2026/05/May-2026-Wandering-GOAT-250x250-1.png LOCATION:Chartreuse Craft Cocktail Lounge\, 27313 Old 41 Rd.\, Bonita Sprin gs\, FL\, 34135\, United States GEO:26.341214;-81.778754 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=27313 Old 41 Rd.\, Bonita S prings\, FL\, 34135\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Chartreuse Craft Cocktail Lounge:geo:26.341214,-81.778754 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR