Lehigh Elks to hold golf tourney Sept. 25

The Lehigh Acres Elks Lodge No. 2602 will hold its 13th annual Golf Tournament on Sept. 25 at Mirror Lakes Golf Club. Registration is 8 a.m. with shotgun following. Price is $40 per golfer and $30 for Mirror Lakes members, who must present membership card. Lunch is $10 The proceeds from the gold tournament helps to send children to camp.

To help sponsor the tournament, contact Quinn Jerriey at 239-368-1747 or at the lodge at 239-369-2602.

Church celebrates Open House Oct. 2

New Image Ministries is celebrating its third annual Open House. This is a free community event open to the public. The event will be held on Saturday, ?October 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., located at 29 Homestead Rd., just before Veterans Park on the lefthand side in Lehigh Acres. ?It will be a fun day for the family. There will be a bounce house, face ?painting and popcorn. Barbeque lunch will served be at 1 p.m. This year ?there will be “Sunday’s Best” singing contest and a baking contest. ?Visit their website for more details on the contests and event, ?www.new-image-ministries.org. For more information call the church at 239-369-9673.

Kreegel aide to be in Lehigh library

Rep. Paige V. Kreegel (D-72) will have a member of his staff at the East County Regional Library on Sept. 23 and again on Thursday, Oct. 28 to answer questions about any state related issues that local citizens may have. The hours are from 10 to 11 a.m. For more questions, call Cynthia Beckett at Kreegel’s office at 941-575-5820. Do not call the library.

Rummage sale to benefit church

A rummage sale will be held Saturday, September 25 from 7 to 11 a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 1430 Homestead Road, Lehigh Acres (corner of Homestead Road and Lee Blvd).

Benefits to go to Crossroads Preschool which is an accredited VPK preschool program at the church. For more information call the church at 369-1433.

Bus to provide trip to Steelers game at Tampa Bay on Sept. 26

Fun Biz Charter in Lehigh is planning a bus ride from Majestic Golf Club on Sunday, Sept. 26 at 8:30 a.m.

“We going to the Steelers game at Tampa Bay,” said Steve Baker, owner of the Fun Biz Charter bus.

Continental breakfast, tail gate party, drinks, snacks, ticket for the game with great seats, Baker says, and a fun bus party fide will be provide for $150 per seat and that includes tickets.

“We’re taking you to the Steelers/Tampa Bay football game. You just have to step into the bus, take a seat and enjoy the 50-inch flat panel TV with surround sound, hardwood floor, wet bar, restroom, air ride, beverages, snacks and laughter with your friends. To sign up for this trip, call 239-789-7971.

Egyptian dinner dance set at the Elks

An Egyptian dinner dance with entertainment is planned for Saturday, Oct. 2 at the Lehigh Acres Elks Lodge at 1050 Joel Blvd. in Lehigh. Tickets may be purchased from the Lodge Lounge or by calling 369-2602. For more information call 368-3709 or 368-7485. Tickets are $20. There will be prizes given away, said Bobbie Slanker, a spokeswoman with the Lodge. Everyone who attends is encouraged to dress as an Egyptian, Slanker said.

Demorat Club to meet Sept. 26

Lehigh Democrat Club is hosting its 4th annual Pasta Palooza on Sunday, Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Majestic Golf Club on Homestead Rd. The public is encouraged to attend.

State beekeepers group to meets in October

The Beekeepers Association of Southwest has announced its 2010 Florida State Beekeepers Association Annual Convention will be held in Southwest Florida.

The Convention will be held at the Estero Community Park, Estero on Friday and Saturday October 29 and 30. Seminars and vendors will be in the Park Recreation Center and on the Park Grounds. For more details, see swfbees.com.

Women’s Club holds annual luncheon in October

The General Women’s Club of Lehigh Acres will hold its annual luncheon and card party and game day on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Faith Lutheran Church’s Sweatlock Hall at 705 Leeland Heights Blvd. in Lehigh.

The admittance of $6 will benefit the General Women’s Club Scholarship Fund. It is open to the public. For ticket information and reservations, call Loretta Mulligan at 303-2454 or Linda Saul at 368-6753.

Medicine Shoppe to offer flu shots

Flu shots are available on two dates at the Medicine Shoppe at 57 Homestead Rd. N. on Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and again on Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 pm.

Abdel Aryan, who operates the Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, said Lehigh residents can get their flu vaccinations at the Medicne Shoppe as they have done in years past.

“It’s the smart and healthy thing to do,” he said. For more information, call them at 239-369-0141.