Calling all rhymers—the Crow’s Nest is hosting its 41st annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Friday, March 17. Entries for the annual Limerick Contest will be accepted March 1 through March 15 at noon. Up to 30 finalists will be selected by the Crow’s Nest for final judging by the lively crowd in the Crow’s Nest Tavern on the 17th after 9pm while Darryl O’Lawhorne entertains and presides over the judging. The Crow’s Nest will also be serving traditional corned beef and cabbage along with other St. Patrick’s Day favorites and Irish-inspired beverages all day long. Winning limericks will receive a $100 Crow’s Nest gift certificate for 1st place and $25 Crow’s Nest gift certificates for 2nd through 5th places. Official rules and entry forms are available at the Crow’s Nest or online at crowsnest-venice.com. Limerick entries may be mailed to or dropped off at 1968 Tarpon Center Dr., Venice, FL 34285, faxed to 941-485-9154 or emailed to mgreen@crowsnest-venice.com.

Crow's Nest, 1968 Tarpon Center Dr., Venice, 941-484-9551.