ECWCD CONDUCTING SURVEY

East County Water Control District is conducting a survey to ensure that the agency is providing the best services possible, officials said.

They ask that you take a few moments to take this short survey as your response would be greatly appreciated.

Here is a link to the survey:

www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Ege0ZFEPbXymVzB5n2roGQ_3d_3d.

HAITIAN FASHION SHOW SET AT CHURCH

First Community Congregational Church, 200 E. Leeland Heights Blvd. is sponsoring a Haitian Fashion Show with the young Development Group of Haiti on Feb. 28 at 3 p.m.

Eighteen models will be modeling attire of Haiti while explaining what city they are from in Haiti. Following the Fashion Show, Haitian dancing and Haitian desserts will be enjoyed by all. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy an afternoon of fun and excitement. The cost is $5 and 100 percent of the proceeds will be given to the Red Cross for Haiti.

LIONS TO HOLD CHICKEN BARBECUE ON FEB. 27

The Lehigh Lions Club will hold a chicken barbecue on Feb. 27 at the Masonic Temple on Ashlar Ave. from 11:30 to 4 p.m. The cost of the barbecue is $8 and take-outs are available. Proceeds go to the purchase of eye glasses for children and adults in Lehigh. For advance tickets, call Ralph Hemingway at 368-5096.

LUNCHEON, FASHION SHOW TO BENEFIT LEHIGH HOPE HOUSE

A special luncheon and fashion show will be presented by the General Woman’s Club of Lehigh Acres on March 13 at the Colonial Country Club on Colonial Blvd, just outside Lehigh. It begins at 11:30 a.m. and continues to around 2 p.m. Six members of the club will wear the newest spring fashions which will be supplied by Belk’s of the Gulf Coast Town Center on Treeline Blvd. Cost of the luncheon and fashion show is $20. Proceeds go to furnish a room at the new Hope Hospice House in Lehigh. For more information and to buy advanced tickets, call Monday at 368-2205.

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FESTIVAL PAGEANTS

Lehigh Acres Spring Festival is now accepting applications for the Spring Festival Pageants for all children ranging from newborn through 18 years

of age.

Applications may be found on the website at lehighspringfestival.com or picked up from Morgan & Associates Title Company, Veterans Park Recreation Center, and the East County Regional Library on Gunnery Rd.

For more information you can contact Judy Carter at 369-4003 or 281-1132.

HOPE HOSPICE TO OFFER VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

Hope Hospice Volunteer Training Hope Hospice will offer volunteer orientation at its office located at 25

Homestead Road North, Suite 35 in Lehigh Acres on February 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Volunteers are needed for transportation and patient and family assistance.

No experience is necessary. A volunteer application, TB test, and criminal background check need to be completed prior to the class. Applications must

be received by February 19 in order to attend class.

To enroll, call (239) 489-9180.

ALVA COMMUNITY YARD SALE IS MARCH 1

Clean out your closets and turn your junk into someone’s treasure. That’s the word today from Sandra Bates from Alva, who runs the Parks & Recreation Dept.

Tables available for $10 each or spots available for $5 (You must provide your own tables).

This community yard sale will be held at the tennis court from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 20.

Must call 239-728-2882 to reserve your table/spots with your MC/Visa card.

The Alva Community Center address is 21471 N. River Road, Alva. For more information, visit www.leeparks.org or call 728-2882.

HAWAIIAN LUAU PLANNED BY ELKS ON FEB. 27

The Elks Lodge will have a Hawaiian Luau on Saturday, Feb. 27 at the Lodge at 1050 Joel Blvd. with cocktails, 6 p.m., and dinner at 7 p.m. The menu consists of Hawaiian buffet. Come dressed in Island apparel. Music will be by the K-Tones. Cost is $15 per person. for Tickets, call Melba McCleave at 303-1866. There will be Hawaiian dancing as entertainment.