Interesting event coming up to kick off your Independence Day weekend:

Former Sarasota Mayor Kelly Kirschner is bellying up to the bartending side of the bar on Friday, July 1st at the Shamrock Pub, 2257 Ringling Boulevard.

He’ll be mixing and pouring drinks, I believe, between 8 and 11 pm … to raise funds for UnidosNow.org, an organization which lists Kelly as a significant supporter on its website.

There will be music, a band, and a foosball competition with a cash prize.

Organizers describe UnidosNow as local non-profit organization seeking to stimulate conversation and movement for greater levels of civic participation by Florida residents, in particular focusing on the Latino community of SW Florida.