Public invited to Elks dinner, dance on July 9

The Lehigh Elks Lodge 2602 at 1050 Joel Blvd. will hold an Italian Night Dinner and Dance on Saturday, July 9.

Music will be Jerry Ward. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m.

The public is invited to join the Elks for an evening of fun and dancing. Call Barbara Guido at 770-2497 for tickets which are $16 in advance or $18 per person at the door.

LA Edible Gardening Club holds first meeting

The first meeting of the Lehigh Acres Edible Gardening Club will be held Wednesday, July 20 at the East County Regional Library’s meeting room.

Russ Luther from ECHO will be the guest speaker at their first meeting.

For those that can, sign up at the group’s new Facebook page: Lehigh Acres Edible Gardening Club or call Karen Harty at 239-206-3373.

ECHO is a global Christian organization that equips people with agricultural resources and skills to reduce hunger and improve the lives of the poor. Its vision is honoring God through sustainable hunger solutions

They provide subtropical and tropical seed plus education on how to use them to starving nations of the world. At their location in Fort Myers, they have a store that sells seed and a nursery to the public.

Community Plan Workshop is July 9

he next Lehigh Acres Community Plan Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, July 9, from 9:30-11:30 at the East County Regional Library, 881 Gunnery Road North, Lehigh Acres.

Legion to host first Fish Friday on July 15

The American Legion Post 323 Riders will host its first Fish Fry on Friday, July 15 at 5 p.m.. Dinner will include fish filet, French fries, cole slaw and a roll for $7.

After dinner, you are invited to stay and enjoy karaoke with Ronnie D. and Tammy.

Karaoke begins at 7:30 p.m. The proceeds from the Fish Fry will go to the riders various programs. For more information, call the American Legion Post at 369-3178. The American Legion Post is located on Ashlar Ave., just behind the Burger King which is on Homestead Rd.

Plan for summer camp at the Alva Community Center

Don’t be left without a spot in camp, says Sandra Bates of the Alva Community Center.

“Summer is fast approaching and camps fill early, don’t delay and register today,” she said.

The Traditional Summer Camp at Alva is open to children ages 6 to 13.

Activities include indoor and outdoor games, crafts, swimming, fishing, kayaking, special speakers, nutritional, environmental and fitness, limited field trips and more. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack are included for $75 per week. Sign up online at: at www.leeparks.org and receive a 10 percent discount.

There will only be 45 participants a week, Bates said.

The following are the last camp sessions:

• Session four – 7/11 -7/15, Week of Caring

• Session five – 7/18 -7/22, Silly Week

• Session six – 7/25 – 7/29, Friendship Week

For more information, call Bates at (239) 728-2882. The Alva Community Center is located at 21471 North River Road, Alva.