Once again it’s time for the Miss Lehigh Spring Festival pageant which takes place during the 10-day festival celebration, says Liz Eilf, a spokeswoman with the festival.

She said those interested in competing should go to the festival website at www.lehighspringfestival.com and download the applications.

She said the pageant will be on March 20.

There are four categories to win a crown, Eilf said. They include:

Toddlers, ages infant to 3; Prince and Princess, ages 4 to 8; Junior Miss Spring Festival, ages 9 to 13, and Queen of the festival, ages 14 to 18.

If you have any questions or to make arrangements to drop off applications and entry fees, call 369-4003 and speak to Judy Carter.

The festival begins with introduction ceremonies and music on the first Friday night. Then there is a concert on Saturday night featuring a country music star. There are many events throughout the week and the festival is open each night with a midway of rides and other entertainment such as the Festival Spring Idol Contest. A parade takes place on the final Saturday with Veterans Park open all day to festival goers with plenty of music and entertainment.

American Legion to tell story of ‘Four Chaplains’

The American Legion Post 323 at 1124 Ashlar Ave. in Lehigh Acres will present the program “Four Chaplains” on Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. Hors d’oeurves will be served.

A spokesperson for the event said they will honor “The Four Chaplains” that paid the ultimate price, giving their life jackets to others thus choosing to go down with the USAT Dorchester, in the icy Atlantic Ocean on Feb. 3 in 1943.

“Join the members of Post 323 as they tell the story of these wonderful men,” the spokesperson said.

Pirohi Dinner planned for Feb. 5

The All Saints Byzantine Catholic Church at 10291 Bayshore Rd. in North Fort Myers will have its annual Ethnic Pirohi Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 5 from 3 to 7 p.m.

Mariann Gaydos, chairman of the All Saints Guild said the dinner will include Pirohi, vegetables, stuffed cabbage, salad, dessert of the choice, coffee or tea, all of $10.

The church is located on Bayshore Rd., Exit 143 east of I-75 toward the Lee Civic Center.

Lady Elks to hold Winter Card Party

The Ladies of the Elks Lodge 2602 oat 1050 Joel Blvd. in Lehigh Acres will hold their annual Winter Card Party on Feb. 8.

It will be held from noon to 3 p.m. with a $5 luncheon included. Tickets are available at the door.

Land development codes workshop set next month

The next Lehigh Acres Land Development Codes Workshop will be held on Saturday, February 26, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. The meeting will be located at the East Lee County Regional Library, 881 Gunnery Road North in Lehigh Acres. The focus of the meeting will be to review draft LDC language, said Janet Miller, an administrative assistant with the DCD Administration of Lee County.

Avia Maria University presents special program

All are invited to the next Ave Maria University Naples Founders Club dinner Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011 at the Naples Hilton 5111 Tamiami Trail in Naples.

“Washington and Lincoln: in God We Trust” will be presented by theologian and author Michael Novak. He has written more than 30 influential books on the philosophy and theology of culture including the essential elements of a free society.

Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. with the dinner and presentation to follow. The cost is $35. Call

Veronica at 239-254-9730 or email veronicaabbate@earhtlink.net by Thursday, Feb. 3 to make your reservation or visit www.avemaria.edu/naplesclub for more information.