Church to hold ethnic bake sale

All Saints Catholic Church will have a bake sale on Saturday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Several ethnic baked good swill be available such as nut roll, poppy seed rolls, cookies and several breads. Also available will be the traditional Easter Bread, both egg and white raisin.

The church is located on Bayshore Rd., Exit 143, east of I-75 and a quarter mile and west of the civic center, said Mariann Gaydos, chairman of the bake sale.

Lobster Bake set

Lehigh Community Services will hold an Old Fashioned New England Lobster Bake on Saturday, March 31 at the Microtel Inn & Suites in Lehigh Acres beginning with an open bar around the pool at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. There will be music, entertainment and a reserve raffle

This will be a fundraiser for Lehigh’s oldest and largest non-profit organization serving the under privileged population in this area. In addition to Maine lobster there will be optional choices of sirloin steak or chicken. The rest of the menu will be traditional Maine steamed clams and mussels, clam chowder, corn on the cob, cole slaw and strawberry short cake. The price is $55, a portion of which is tax deductible.

The principle sponsors include Lehigh Regional Medical Center, Lehigh Medical Group, Majestic Golf Club, Divots Lounge, Goodlad Insurance, 21st Century Oncology, Coldwell Banker Preferred Properties, Landex International and Accent Business Products. Reservations may be made by calling LCS at 369-5818.

Canada Club to meet with ham dinner

The Canada Club of Lehigh Acres will meet on Sunday April 1 at the Faith Lutheran Church located at 705 Leland Heights Blvd. at 3:30 p.m. Ham will be served and pot luck to compliment the ham. The next meeting will be held in November. For more information, call 369-3846.

ABWA meets on

second Thursdays

The Lehigh Acres chapter of the American Business Women’s Association meets the second Thursday of the month at Bistro Rudy’s at 1251 Taylor Lane at 6 p.m. Bring your business cards for networking from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Dinner is $15 and includes a speaker presentation on many exciting topics affecting small businesses throughout the year. Meetings are open to the public and the club welcomes you to join them in supporting local community businesses and gain knowledge and support from other business owners. Call Maralyn Waline, their hospitality chair for the menu and reservations at 239-368-4222.

Land Use Plan

workshop rescheduled

The March 10 workshop for the Lehigh Acres Land Use Plan has been rescheduled for April 14 and will be held at Veterans Park Recreational Center starting at 9:30 a.m. Previously, it had been scheduled at the East Regional Library, said Janet Miller, an administrative assistant in the DCD Administration of county government.

Meet and greet

Rep. Tom Rooney

A Meet and Greet program with U.S. Congressman Tom Rooney from Florida’s 16th Congressional District will be held on Thursday, April 5 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Bistro Rudy Restaurant at 1251 Taylor Lane Extended in Lehigh Acres.

There is no cost to attend this event. Rooney will provide a legislative and political update with question and answers to follow. To RSVP, contact Larry Hart at papatwo@comcast.net or 239-770-7127.

Festival in

Immokalee planned

The Seminole Casino Immokalee in conjunction with the Arts of the Inland will hold a Balloons Over Paradise festival at the Immokalee Regional Airport, 165 Airport Blvd., Immokalee, during the weekend of April 13 through 15.

Public invited to see ‘Cricketers’ play

Lehigh Cricketers (host) will play a two-day match against a team from Connecticut at Veterans Park (in front of the school) on March 31 and April 1. Game will be on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and Sunday at around 9 a.m. The public is invited to enjoy and learn about the sport. Some food will be available.

Charleston Park Day activities planned

Charleston Park Day is fast approaching, It comes once a year in Charleston Park. So plan your Schedule to include a ride out for lots of history, fun and festivities on Saturday, April 28, 2012, says Alice Washington, one of the organizers of Charleston Park Day activities.

For more information about booth setup or anything, call Washington at (239) 728 2287.

BBQ, Bands &

Brew scheduled

BBQ, Bands & Brew takes place from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. April 1 at the Lee County Alliance for the Arts, at McGregor Boulevard and Colonial Boulevard. The event features the best in BBQ cuisine, live music from local bands and fun for the whole family with a children’s area, petting zoo and cornhole games. Barbecue vendors and restaurants vie for the naming rights of Best BBQ in town judged by local VIPs.

Annual Fashion

Show planned

The General Women’s Club of Lehigh Acres will hold its annual Fashion Show and Luncheon on Saturday, April 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Colonial Country Club at 9175 Independence Way, Fort Myers. Fashions will be Belk’s. For ticket information, contact Mary Beck at 368-6076 or Maralyn Waline at 368-4222.

Donate blood Thursday

Florida Blood Center’s Big Red Bus will be at the Lehigh Regional Medical Center, at 1500 Lee Blvd., from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, March 29. All donors receive a free gift. Must have picture ID. For information, call 368-4596 or (800) 9-DONATE (936-6283).