Of Special Note (10/1/14)
Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights to meet
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus will meet on Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at 1250 Business Way.
All practicing Catholic women over the age of 18 are invited to attend the meeting.
The Auxiliary supports the charitable works of the Knights of Columbus.
Autism screening available for youth
The Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida will offer a free autism spectrum disorder screening for children ages 18 months to 5 years old.
Held on the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, it will take place Oct. 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the New Life Assembly, at 5146 S. Leonard Blvd.
The screenings are administered by an advanced registered nurse practitioner, who has extensive training and experience in typical child development and developmental disorders.
A physician referral is not required. To schedule a screening, call (239) 343-6838.
LCDAS announces Microchip Clinics
Lee County Domestic Animal Services will host a series of clinics to encourage microchipping of pets to help increase the return of stray animals and protect owners if their pet is lost or stolen.
Microchip Clinics will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on the first Friday of each month, with the exception of July. The dates are:
– Oct. 3
– Nov. 7
– Dec. 5.
No appointment is necessary.
The cost is $15 or $5 with proof of public assistance.
Visit: www.leelostpets.com to view pets or for information.
Chamber to hold golf tournament
The Greater Lehigh Acres Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its annual golf tournament on Oct. 4 at the Mirror Lakes Golf Club, at 670 Milwaukee Blvd.
Open registration is 7 a.m., with shotgun start and scramble at 8 a.m.
Cost is $40 per player for members of the chamber or $50 per player for guests. The cost includes breakfast, green fee, cart, lunch and goody bag.
There will also be 50/50 raffle tickets available.
Proceeds will benefit the membership and general fund.
The tournament format is a four-person scramble with three divisions – men, women and mixed; no mulligan’s, strings, handy sanday’s or such.
Registration forms are available at the chamber office at 25 Homestead Road.
For information, call (239) 369-3322 or email ibaker@lehighacreschamber.org.
Free ‘Introduction to Clowning’ class set
Members of The Caloosa Clown Alley will present a free class, “Introduction to Clowning,” on Oct. 4 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Iona McGregor Fire District’s Station 74, at 6061 South Pointe Blvd., Fort Myers.
The class will cover clown history, makeup demonstration and balloon animals.
A firehouse open house will take place afterward until 3 p.m.
Seating is limited.
For information and reservations, contact Kayo the Clown at (239) 995-8881 or Turkleberry the Clown at (239) 218-1057.
League of Women Voters plans candidate forums
The League of Women Voters will hold the following candidate forums:
– Oct. 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Fort Myers, at 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers: Candidates for the Lee Memorial Hospital Board of Directors in Districts 1, 2 and 4
– Oct. 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Lee County Commissioners Chambers, at 2120 Main St., Fort Myers: Candidates for the Lee County Commission in District 4
The public is invited to attend.
Career training program taking applications
Lee County residents currently working at low-skill, low-pay jobs may be eligible to take advantage cost-free career training program in the medical front office field to help increase their pay.
The seven-month L.E.E. Medical Office Skills Program starts Oct. 14. Graduation will be held in May.
Telephone application interviews are being accepted now through Oct. 10. Qualified students are accepted into the program on a first-come, first-served basis and the class fills quickly.
All applicants must be working; must provide proof of earned income or unemployment compensation, high school diploma or GED; and be a Lee County resident. In addition, students must pass a criminal background check and a basic assessment in reading, language and spelling.
The medical office skills (certificate) program provides instruction in keyboarding, computer applications, medical and dental terminology, medical front office procedures, HIPAA regulations, basic medical billing and coding, and electronic medical records.
Students also receive instruction and assistance with resume writing, interview skills and job searching. All students will receive one year of intensive case management with a L.E.E. program coordinator.
Successful applicants must also have reliable transportation to the classes, held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Fort Myers Institute of Technology, at 3800 Michigan Ave., Fort Myers. The program covers all costs for tuition and books and can assist with childcare fees during class hours.
Solid waste facility to host open house
Residents interested in Lee County’s waste disposal and recycling processes are invited to a 20th anniversary celebration and open house on Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Solid Waste Resource Recovery Facility, at 10500 Buckingham Road. Formal presentations will be held at 10 a.m.
Free seminar on public records, searches
The Lee County Clerk of Court will host a free public seminar on “The Value of Searching Public Records and Online Services” on Oct. 16 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the East County Regional Library, at 881 Gunnery Road.
Join Linda Doggett as she guides you through the information available on the Lee County Clerk of Court website.
Registration is not required, however seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis.
Public records can help businesses and organizations to make better informed decisions:
– Review the civil and criminal public records of prospective tenants or employees, or when choosing a new doctor or selecting a local contractor
– Learn how to obtain copies of deeds and mortgages
– Review county financial and audit reports
– Find interactive forms for evictions, small claims and simple divorce
– Learn how to pay your traffic ticket online
– Bid on foreclosure properties or on tax deed certificates
– Request postponement or excusal of jury duty
– Obtain passport and marriage license information
– Locate links to other local and state agencies
Edible Gardening Exchange to meet
The Lehigh Acres Edible Gardening Exchange will meet Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Veterans Park Recreation Center, at 55 S. Homestead Road.
An informal gardener’s chat is held beforehand at 5:30 p.m.
The guest speaker is Lee County Master Gardener Adrienne Diaz. She will talk about how to incorporate edibles into landscaping.
For details, contact Karen Harty at (610) 530-8883.
General Woman’s Club planning card party
The General Woman’s Club will host its annual card party on Oct. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Sweatlock Hall at Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 E. Leeland Heights Blvd.
This is one of the events to benefit the Annual Scholarship Awards Program. There will be cards, games and 50/50 drawings and raffled, as well as lunch.
Tickets are a donation of $7 and can be purchased at the Sept. 19 or Oct. 17 meetings.?They can also be purchased by contacting Diane Lashua at (412) 708-0422.
Boys & Girls Club collecting costumes
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County’s Lehigh Acres Club will collect gently used and new Halloween costumes during its Halloween Costume Drive now through Oct. 24.
The collection will be handed out to children at the Make A Difference Day event on Oct. 25.
The costumes will be distributed to any youth who attends with a parent or guardian and who participates in the costume contest.
Costumes may be dropped off at the Lehigh Acres Boys & Girls Club, at 1262 Wings Way, Unit 206, Monday through Friday from noon to 6 p.m.
Costumes are also being collected at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office substation, at 1301 N. Homestead Road, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or at the Veterans Community Park Recreation Center from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Lehigh Makes A Difference Day set
The planning for the Annual Lehigh Makes A Difference Day 2014 is in full swing and organizers are calling on residents, civic groups and businesses to take part.
Join the effort by creating a service project or participate in an existing project that will have a direct impact on Lehigh Acres.
The Fall Harvest Style event will be held Oct. 25 from noon to 5 p.m. at Veterans Park.
For project ideas, visit: www.makeadifferenceday.com or call (239) 477-1485.
Symphony presents Cool Jazz fundraiser
The Southwest Florida Symphony will hold its annual Cool Jazz fundraiser concert on Oct. 26 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, at 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers.
Tickets cost $25 in advance or $30 at the door. A cash bar will be available.
Patrons may bring their own food. Halloween costumes are welcome and encouraged.
There will also be a silent auction, including opportunities to bid on private performances by the Southwest Florida Symphony musicians and to conduct a piece of music at a Southwest Florida Symphony concert.
Open call to artists
Visual artists are invited to submit up to two framed/gallery wrapped pieces of art for the juried Perceptions Art Show 2014.
Presented by the Arts of the Inland, the show will be held Nov. 9 in the Crown Room at the Majestic Golf Club, at 350 S. Homestead Road.
Art mediums are accepted: photography, watercolor, mixed media, pen and ink, oil, acrylic, pastels and charcoals.
Works must have been completed within the last two years and must be original; works which have received an award higher than honorable mention in any AOI or ACSWF shows are not eligible.
Cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded.
Entry fee for Arts of the Inland and Art Council of Southwest Florida members is $10 per artwork; non-members fee is $20.
For prospectus and an application, visit: www.artsoftheinland.com. Applications, fees and a digital image or photo must be received by Nov. 4.
For information, contact LaVon Koenig at (239) 303-5849 or artsinland@gmail.com.
Golf scramble scheduled
The Lehigh Acres Kiwanis Club will host a golf scramble on Nov. 8 at the Majestic Golf Course, at 350 S. Homestead Road. Registration will open at 7:15 a.m., and play will begin at 8 a.m.
Profits from the event will support ECHO and the Kiwanis Endowed Scholarship Fund at Florida SouthWestern State College.
Teams will be made up of four players. The entry fee is $60 per player and includes golf, cart, lunch, range balls and continental breakfast. Handy sandy, mulligan, arm length string and 50/50 are available for purchase.
Sponsorships are available for naming sponsor for $1,000, major sponsor for $500, team sponsor for $275, bar/cart sponsor for $200 and hole sponsor for $50.
To register or for details, contact Carrie Chase at (239) 410-2909.
The Lehigh Acres Kiwanis Club is also looking for more service-minded individuals and business professionals who would like to make a direct impact on the community through volunteering. Meetings are held Wednesdays at 7 a.m. at the Hope Healthcare Services in Lehigh Acres.
For information, call club President John Graham at (239) 368-5119 or email johng0512@hotmail.com.
Lee County band to begin season
The Lee County Community Band will begin its 129th season on Nov. 9 with the first of its concerts.
The program will feature patriotic American music by American composers, including a salute to the U.S. Armed Forces veterans.
The band will perform six concerts this season. The dates are:
– Dec. 14
– Jan. 11
– Feb. 8
– March 8
– April 12
All of the concerts will be held at 3 p.m. in the auditorium at Cape Coral High School, at 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd.
The programs are free of charge, but donations are accepted.
The 60-member band rehearses Thursday nights at St. Michael Lutheran School in Fort Myers. Rehearsals for the season start Oct. 16; new members are welcome. If you are interested in joining, call Norman Jones at (239) 995-2097.
For details, visit: www.leecountyband.org.
Pool offers swim lessons, aqua aerobics
The Lehigh Acres Community Pool, at 1400 W. Fifth St., is heated and open to the public year round.
There are fall swim lessons offered beginning in September, with a wide range of skill levels taught by American Red Cross certified instructors. Classes available for ages 6 months to adult. Receive eight classes for just $50.
Prepare for the beach with aqua aerobics. Choose from an invigorating fast paced workout offered at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday through Friday or the ultra-low impact National Arthritis Foundation sponsored class at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday and Friday. Classes are in chest deep water and 45 minutes in length. There are always lifeguards-on-duty. Lap swimmers welcome.
For hours and rates, call (239) 369-8277 or visit the website at:?www.leeparks.org.
Boot camps focus on fitness, nutrition
Healthy Harvest Community Farms, at 607 Mirror Lakes Drive, will host boot camp classes to support a healthier community through fitness and nutrition.
The following are planned:
– Mondays and Fridays from 6 to 7 p.m. at Williams Park
– Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Veterans Park
– Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m and Saturdays from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Healthy Harvest Community Farms
The classes are free; donations are welcome and appreciated. At least 10 people must be signed up for a class to take place.
For the full schedule, visit: www.HealthyHarvestFarms.org.
Farmer’s Market open
The Fenway South Farmer’s Market will be held every Monday from 2 to 6 p.m. at JetBlue Park at Fenway South, at 11500 Fenway South Drive, Fort Myers.
The market offers produce, cheeses, pastas, seafood, baked breads, meats, herbs, ready-to-eat meals, flowers, crafts, soaps, candles, live music and more.
Visit online at: www.buylocallee.com.
Choir holding rehearsals
The Lehigh Children’s Choir rehearses from 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays at Cayuga Music Studio, at 1100 Homestead Road.
For information, call (239) 368-2488.
Concert Band in session
The Lehigh Concert Band has open spots for any concert band musician who can play at a high school or college level or above.
Clarinet and tuba players are particularly needed.
The season runs from November to April, and the band rehearses at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at the Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 Leeland Blvd.
Those interested in joining are invited to stop by a Tuesday rehearsal or performance.
For information, call Lynne Criss at (239) 949-1834 or visit: www.lehighconcertband.org.
Lehigh Singers seeks members
The Lehigh Singers rehearse every Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. at the Cayuga Music Studio. Members are asked to attend every rehearsal until the concert in early April.
Tenors and basses needed. If you are interested, call (239) 822-1890 for an audition.
Of Special Note (10/1/14)
Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights to meet
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus will meet on Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at 1250 Business Way.
All practicing Catholic women over the age of 18 are invited to attend the meeting.
The Auxiliary supports the charitable works of the Knights of Columbus.
Autism screening available for youth
The Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida will offer a free autism spectrum disorder screening for children ages 18 months to 5 years old.
Held on the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, it will take place Oct. 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the New Life Assembly, at 5146 S. Leonard Blvd.
The screenings are administered by an advanced registered nurse practitioner, who has extensive training and experience in typical child development and developmental disorders.
A physician referral is not required. To schedule a screening, call (239) 343-6838.
LCDAS announces Microchip Clinics
Lee County Domestic Animal Services will host a series of clinics to encourage microchipping of pets to help increase the return of stray animals and protect owners if their pet is lost or stolen.
Microchip Clinics will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on the first Friday of each month, with the exception of July. The dates are:
– Oct. 3
– Nov. 7
– Dec. 5.
No appointment is necessary.
The cost is $15 or $5 with proof of public assistance.
Visit: www.leelostpets.com to view pets or for information.
Chamber to hold golf tournament
The Greater Lehigh Acres Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its annual golf tournament on Oct. 4 at the Mirror Lakes Golf Club, at 670 Milwaukee Blvd.
Open registration is 7 a.m., with shotgun start and scramble at 8 a.m.
Cost is $40 per player for members of the chamber or $50 per player for guests. The cost includes breakfast, green fee, cart, lunch and goody bag.
There will also be 50/50 raffle tickets available.
Proceeds will benefit the membership and general fund.
The tournament format is a four-person scramble with three divisions – men, women and mixed; no mulligan’s, strings, handy sanday’s or such.
Registration forms are available at the chamber office at 25 Homestead Road.
For information, call (239) 369-3322 or email ibaker@lehighacreschamber.org.
Free ‘Introduction to Clowning’ class set
Members of The Caloosa Clown Alley will present a free class, “Introduction to Clowning,” on Oct. 4 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Iona McGregor Fire District’s Station 74, at 6061 South Pointe Blvd., Fort Myers.
The class will cover clown history, makeup demonstration and balloon animals.
A firehouse open house will take place afterward until 3 p.m.
Seating is limited.
For information and reservations, contact Kayo the Clown at (239) 995-8881 or Turkleberry the Clown at (239) 218-1057.
League of Women Voters plans candidate forums
The League of Women Voters will hold the following candidate forums:
– Oct. 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Fort Myers, at 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers: Candidates for the Lee Memorial Hospital Board of Directors in Districts 1, 2 and 4
– Oct. 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Lee County Commissioners Chambers, at 2120 Main St., Fort Myers: Candidates for the Lee County Commission in District 4
The public is invited to attend.
Career training program taking applications
Lee County residents currently working at low-skill, low-pay jobs may be eligible to take advantage cost-free career training program in the medical front office field to help increase their pay.
The seven-month L.E.E. Medical Office Skills Program starts Oct. 14. Graduation will be held in May.
Telephone application interviews are being accepted now through Oct. 10. Qualified students are accepted into the program on a first-come, first-served basis and the class fills quickly.
All applicants must be working; must provide proof of earned income or unemployment compensation, high school diploma or GED; and be a Lee County resident. In addition, students must pass a criminal background check and a basic assessment in reading, language and spelling.
The medical office skills (certificate) program provides instruction in keyboarding, computer applications, medical and dental terminology, medical front office procedures, HIPAA regulations, basic medical billing and coding, and electronic medical records.
Students also receive instruction and assistance with resume writing, interview skills and job searching. All students will receive one year of intensive case management with a L.E.E. program coordinator.
Successful applicants must also have reliable transportation to the classes, held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Fort Myers Institute of Technology, at 3800 Michigan Ave., Fort Myers. The program covers all costs for tuition and books and can assist with childcare fees during class hours.
Solid waste facility to host open house
Residents interested in Lee County’s waste disposal and recycling processes are invited to a 20th anniversary celebration and open house on Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Solid Waste Resource Recovery Facility, at 10500 Buckingham Road. Formal presentations will be held at 10 a.m.
Free seminar on public records, searches
The Lee County Clerk of Court will host a free public seminar on “The Value of Searching Public Records and Online Services” on Oct. 16 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the East County Regional Library, at 881 Gunnery Road.
Join Linda Doggett as she guides you through the information available on the Lee County Clerk of Court website.
Registration is not required, however seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis.
Public records can help businesses and organizations to make better informed decisions:
– Review the civil and criminal public records of prospective tenants or employees, or when choosing a new doctor or selecting a local contractor
– Learn how to obtain copies of deeds and mortgages
– Review county financial and audit reports
– Find interactive forms for evictions, small claims and simple divorce
– Learn how to pay your traffic ticket online
– Bid on foreclosure properties or on tax deed certificates
– Request postponement or excusal of jury duty
– Obtain passport and marriage license information
– Locate links to other local and state agencies
Edible Gardening Exchange to meet
The Lehigh Acres Edible Gardening Exchange will meet Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Veterans Park Recreation Center, at 55 S. Homestead Road.
An informal gardener’s chat is held beforehand at 5:30 p.m.
The guest speaker is Lee County Master Gardener Adrienne Diaz. She will talk about how to incorporate edibles into landscaping.
For details, contact Karen Harty at (610) 530-8883.
General Woman’s Club planning card party
The General Woman’s Club will host its annual card party on Oct. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Sweatlock Hall at Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 E. Leeland Heights Blvd.
This is one of the events to benefit the Annual Scholarship Awards Program. There will be cards, games and 50/50 drawings and raffled, as well as lunch.
Tickets are a donation of $7 and can be purchased at the Sept. 19 or Oct. 17 meetings.?They can also be purchased by contacting Diane Lashua at (412) 708-0422.
Boys & Girls Club collecting costumes
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County’s Lehigh Acres Club will collect gently used and new Halloween costumes during its Halloween Costume Drive now through Oct. 24.
The collection will be handed out to children at the Make A Difference Day event on Oct. 25.
The costumes will be distributed to any youth who attends with a parent or guardian and who participates in the costume contest.
Costumes may be dropped off at the Lehigh Acres Boys & Girls Club, at 1262 Wings Way, Unit 206, Monday through Friday from noon to 6 p.m.
Costumes are also being collected at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office substation, at 1301 N. Homestead Road, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or at the Veterans Community Park Recreation Center from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Lehigh Makes A Difference Day set
The planning for the Annual Lehigh Makes A Difference Day 2014 is in full swing and organizers are calling on residents, civic groups and businesses to take part.
Join the effort by creating a service project or participate in an existing project that will have a direct impact on Lehigh Acres.
The Fall Harvest Style event will be held Oct. 25 from noon to 5 p.m. at Veterans Park.
For project ideas, visit: www.makeadifferenceday.com or call (239) 477-1485.
Symphony presents Cool Jazz fundraiser
The Southwest Florida Symphony will hold its annual Cool Jazz fundraiser concert on Oct. 26 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, at 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers.
Tickets cost $25 in advance or $30 at the door. A cash bar will be available.
Patrons may bring their own food. Halloween costumes are welcome and encouraged.
There will also be a silent auction, including opportunities to bid on private performances by the Southwest Florida Symphony musicians and to conduct a piece of music at a Southwest Florida Symphony concert.
Open call to artists
Visual artists are invited to submit up to two framed/gallery wrapped pieces of art for the juried Perceptions Art Show 2014.
Presented by the Arts of the Inland, the show will be held Nov. 9 in the Crown Room at the Majestic Golf Club, at 350 S. Homestead Road.
Art mediums are accepted: photography, watercolor, mixed media, pen and ink, oil, acrylic, pastels and charcoals.
Works must have been completed within the last two years and must be original; works which have received an award higher than honorable mention in any AOI or ACSWF shows are not eligible.
Cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded.
Entry fee for Arts of the Inland and Art Council of Southwest Florida members is $10 per artwork; non-members fee is $20.
For prospectus and an application, visit: www.artsoftheinland.com. Applications, fees and a digital image or photo must be received by Nov. 4.
For information, contact LaVon Koenig at (239) 303-5849 or artsinland@gmail.com.
Golf scramble scheduled
The Lehigh Acres Kiwanis Club will host a golf scramble on Nov. 8 at the Majestic Golf Course, at 350 S. Homestead Road. Registration will open at 7:15 a.m., and play will begin at 8 a.m.
Profits from the event will support ECHO and the Kiwanis Endowed Scholarship Fund at Florida SouthWestern State College.
Teams will be made up of four players. The entry fee is $60 per player and includes golf, cart, lunch, range balls and continental breakfast. Handy sandy, mulligan, arm length string and 50/50 are available for purchase.
Sponsorships are available for naming sponsor for $1,000, major sponsor for $500, team sponsor for $275, bar/cart sponsor for $200 and hole sponsor for $50.
To register or for details, contact Carrie Chase at (239) 410-2909.
The Lehigh Acres Kiwanis Club is also looking for more service-minded individuals and business professionals who would like to make a direct impact on the community through volunteering. Meetings are held Wednesdays at 7 a.m. at the Hope Healthcare Services in Lehigh Acres.
For information, call club President John Graham at (239) 368-5119 or email johng0512@hotmail.com.
Lee County band to begin season
The Lee County Community Band will begin its 129th season on Nov. 9 with the first of its concerts.
The program will feature patriotic American music by American composers, including a salute to the U.S. Armed Forces veterans.
The band will perform six concerts this season. The dates are:
– Dec. 14
– Jan. 11
– Feb. 8
– March 8
– April 12
All of the concerts will be held at 3 p.m. in the auditorium at Cape Coral High School, at 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd.
The programs are free of charge, but donations are accepted.
The 60-member band rehearses Thursday nights at St. Michael Lutheran School in Fort Myers. Rehearsals for the season start Oct. 16; new members are welcome. If you are interested in joining, call Norman Jones at (239) 995-2097.
For details, visit: www.leecountyband.org.
Pool offers swim lessons, aqua aerobics
The Lehigh Acres Community Pool, at 1400 W. Fifth St., is heated and open to the public year round.
There are fall swim lessons offered beginning in September, with a wide range of skill levels taught by American Red Cross certified instructors. Classes available for ages 6 months to adult. Receive eight classes for just $50.
Prepare for the beach with aqua aerobics. Choose from an invigorating fast paced workout offered at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday through Friday or the ultra-low impact National Arthritis Foundation sponsored class at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday and Friday. Classes are in chest deep water and 45 minutes in length. There are always lifeguards-on-duty. Lap swimmers welcome.
For hours and rates, call (239) 369-8277 or visit the website at:?www.leeparks.org.
Boot camps focus on fitness, nutrition
Healthy Harvest Community Farms, at 607 Mirror Lakes Drive, will host boot camp classes to support a healthier community through fitness and nutrition.
The following are planned:
– Mondays and Fridays from 6 to 7 p.m. at Williams Park
– Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Veterans Park
– Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m and Saturdays from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Healthy Harvest Community Farms
The classes are free; donations are welcome and appreciated. At least 10 people must be signed up for a class to take place.
For the full schedule, visit: www.HealthyHarvestFarms.org.
Farmer’s Market open
The Fenway South Farmer’s Market will be held every Monday from 2 to 6 p.m. at JetBlue Park at Fenway South, at 11500 Fenway South Drive, Fort Myers.
The market offers produce, cheeses, pastas, seafood, baked breads, meats, herbs, ready-to-eat meals, flowers, crafts, soaps, candles, live music and more.
Visit online at: www.buylocallee.com.
Choir holding rehearsals
The Lehigh Children’s Choir rehearses from 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays at Cayuga Music Studio, at 1100 Homestead Road.
For information, call (239) 368-2488.
Concert Band in session
The Lehigh Concert Band has open spots for any concert band musician who can play at a high school or college level or above.
Clarinet and tuba players are particularly needed.
The season runs from November to April, and the band rehearses at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at the Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 Leeland Blvd.
Those interested in joining are invited to stop by a Tuesday rehearsal or performance.
For information, call Lynne Criss at (239) 949-1834 or visit: www.lehighconcertband.org.
Lehigh Singers seeks members
The Lehigh Singers rehearse every Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. at the Cayuga Music Studio. Members are asked to attend every rehearsal until the concert in early April.
Tenors and basses needed. If you are interested, call (239) 822-1890 for an audition.
Of Special Note (10/1/14)
Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights to meet
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus will meet on Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at 1250 Business Way.
All practicing Catholic women over the age of 18 are invited to attend the meeting.
The Auxiliary supports the charitable works of the Knights of Columbus.
Autism screening available for youth
The Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida will offer a free autism spectrum disorder screening for children ages 18 months to 5 years old.
Held on the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, it will take place Oct. 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the New Life Assembly, at 5146 S. Leonard Blvd.
The screenings are administered by an advanced registered nurse practitioner, who has extensive training and experience in typical child development and developmental disorders.
A physician referral is not required. To schedule a screening, call (239) 343-6838.
LCDAS announces Microchip Clinics
Lee County Domestic Animal Services will host a series of clinics to encourage microchipping of pets to help increase the return of stray animals and protect owners if their pet is lost or stolen.
Microchip Clinics will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on the first Friday of each month, with the exception of July. The dates are:
– Oct. 3
– Nov. 7
– Dec. 5.
No appointment is necessary.
The cost is $15 or $5 with proof of public assistance.
Visit: www.leelostpets.com to view pets or for information.
Chamber to hold golf tournament
The Greater Lehigh Acres Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its annual golf tournament on Oct. 4 at the Mirror Lakes Golf Club, at 670 Milwaukee Blvd.
Open registration is 7 a.m., with shotgun start and scramble at 8 a.m.
Cost is $40 per player for members of the chamber or $50 per player for guests. The cost includes breakfast, green fee, cart, lunch and goody bag.
There will also be 50/50 raffle tickets available.
Proceeds will benefit the membership and general fund.
The tournament format is a four-person scramble with three divisions – men, women and mixed; no mulligan’s, strings, handy sanday’s or such.
Registration forms are available at the chamber office at 25 Homestead Road.
For information, call (239) 369-3322 or email ibaker@lehighacreschamber.org.
Free ‘Introduction to Clowning’ class set
Members of The Caloosa Clown Alley will present a free class, “Introduction to Clowning,” on Oct. 4 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Iona McGregor Fire District’s Station 74, at 6061 South Pointe Blvd., Fort Myers.
The class will cover clown history, makeup demonstration and balloon animals.
A firehouse open house will take place afterward until 3 p.m.
Seating is limited.
For information and reservations, contact Kayo the Clown at (239) 995-8881 or Turkleberry the Clown at (239) 218-1057.
League of Women Voters plans candidate forums
The League of Women Voters will hold the following candidate forums:
– Oct. 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Fort Myers, at 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers: Candidates for the Lee Memorial Hospital Board of Directors in Districts 1, 2 and 4
– Oct. 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Lee County Commissioners Chambers, at 2120 Main St., Fort Myers: Candidates for the Lee County Commission in District 4
The public is invited to attend.
Career training program taking applications
Lee County residents currently working at low-skill, low-pay jobs may be eligible to take advantage cost-free career training program in the medical front office field to help increase their pay.
The seven-month L.E.E. Medical Office Skills Program starts Oct. 14. Graduation will be held in May.
Telephone application interviews are being accepted now through Oct. 10. Qualified students are accepted into the program on a first-come, first-served basis and the class fills quickly.
All applicants must be working; must provide proof of earned income or unemployment compensation, high school diploma or GED; and be a Lee County resident. In addition, students must pass a criminal background check and a basic assessment in reading, language and spelling.
The medical office skills (certificate) program provides instruction in keyboarding, computer applications, medical and dental terminology, medical front office procedures, HIPAA regulations, basic medical billing and coding, and electronic medical records.
Students also receive instruction and assistance with resume writing, interview skills and job searching. All students will receive one year of intensive case management with a L.E.E. program coordinator.
Successful applicants must also have reliable transportation to the classes, held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Fort Myers Institute of Technology, at 3800 Michigan Ave., Fort Myers. The program covers all costs for tuition and books and can assist with childcare fees during class hours.
Solid waste facility to host open house
Residents interested in Lee County’s waste disposal and recycling processes are invited to a 20th anniversary celebration and open house on Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Solid Waste Resource Recovery Facility, at 10500 Buckingham Road. Formal presentations will be held at 10 a.m.
Free seminar on public records, searches
The Lee County Clerk of Court will host a free public seminar on “The Value of Searching Public Records and Online Services” on Oct. 16 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the East County Regional Library, at 881 Gunnery Road.
Join Linda Doggett as she guides you through the information available on the Lee County Clerk of Court website.
Registration is not required, however seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis.
Public records can help businesses and organizations to make better informed decisions:
– Review the civil and criminal public records of prospective tenants or employees, or when choosing a new doctor or selecting a local contractor
– Learn how to obtain copies of deeds and mortgages
– Review county financial and audit reports
– Find interactive forms for evictions, small claims and simple divorce
– Learn how to pay your traffic ticket online
– Bid on foreclosure properties or on tax deed certificates
– Request postponement or excusal of jury duty
– Obtain passport and marriage license information
– Locate links to other local and state agencies
Edible Gardening Exchange to meet
The Lehigh Acres Edible Gardening Exchange will meet Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Veterans Park Recreation Center, at 55 S. Homestead Road.
An informal gardener’s chat is held beforehand at 5:30 p.m.
The guest speaker is Lee County Master Gardener Adrienne Diaz. She will talk about how to incorporate edibles into landscaping.
For details, contact Karen Harty at (610) 530-8883.
General Woman’s Club planning card party
The General Woman’s Club will host its annual card party on Oct. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Sweatlock Hall at Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 E. Leeland Heights Blvd.
This is one of the events to benefit the Annual Scholarship Awards Program. There will be cards, games and 50/50 drawings and raffled, as well as lunch.
Tickets are a donation of $7 and can be purchased at the Sept. 19 or Oct. 17 meetings.?They can also be purchased by contacting Diane Lashua at (412) 708-0422.
Boys & Girls Club collecting costumes
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County’s Lehigh Acres Club will collect gently used and new Halloween costumes during its Halloween Costume Drive now through Oct. 24.
The collection will be handed out to children at the Make A Difference Day event on Oct. 25.
The costumes will be distributed to any youth who attends with a parent or guardian and who participates in the costume contest.
Costumes may be dropped off at the Lehigh Acres Boys & Girls Club, at 1262 Wings Way, Unit 206, Monday through Friday from noon to 6 p.m.
Costumes are also being collected at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office substation, at 1301 N. Homestead Road, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or at the Veterans Community Park Recreation Center from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Lehigh Makes A Difference Day set
The planning for the Annual Lehigh Makes A Difference Day 2014 is in full swing and organizers are calling on residents, civic groups and businesses to take part.
Join the effort by creating a service project or participate in an existing project that will have a direct impact on Lehigh Acres.
The Fall Harvest Style event will be held Oct. 25 from noon to 5 p.m. at Veterans Park.
For project ideas, visit: www.makeadifferenceday.com or call (239) 477-1485.
Symphony presents Cool Jazz fundraiser
The Southwest Florida Symphony will hold its annual Cool Jazz fundraiser concert on Oct. 26 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, at 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers.
Tickets cost $25 in advance or $30 at the door. A cash bar will be available.
Patrons may bring their own food. Halloween costumes are welcome and encouraged.
There will also be a silent auction, including opportunities to bid on private performances by the Southwest Florida Symphony musicians and to conduct a piece of music at a Southwest Florida Symphony concert.
Open call to artists
Visual artists are invited to submit up to two framed/gallery wrapped pieces of art for the juried Perceptions Art Show 2014.
Presented by the Arts of the Inland, the show will be held Nov. 9 in the Crown Room at the Majestic Golf Club, at 350 S. Homestead Road.
Art mediums are accepted: photography, watercolor, mixed media, pen and ink, oil, acrylic, pastels and charcoals.
Works must have been completed within the last two years and must be original; works which have received an award higher than honorable mention in any AOI or ACSWF shows are not eligible.
Cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded.
Entry fee for Arts of the Inland and Art Council of Southwest Florida members is $10 per artwork; non-members fee is $20.
For prospectus and an application, visit: www.artsoftheinland.com. Applications, fees and a digital image or photo must be received by Nov. 4.
For information, contact LaVon Koenig at (239) 303-5849 or artsinland@gmail.com.
Golf scramble scheduled
The Lehigh Acres Kiwanis Club will host a golf scramble on Nov. 8 at the Majestic Golf Course, at 350 S. Homestead Road. Registration will open at 7:15 a.m., and play will begin at 8 a.m.
Profits from the event will support ECHO and the Kiwanis Endowed Scholarship Fund at Florida SouthWestern State College.
Teams will be made up of four players. The entry fee is $60 per player and includes golf, cart, lunch, range balls and continental breakfast. Handy sandy, mulligan, arm length string and 50/50 are available for purchase.
Sponsorships are available for naming sponsor for $1,000, major sponsor for $500, team sponsor for $275, bar/cart sponsor for $200 and hole sponsor for $50.
To register or for details, contact Carrie Chase at (239) 410-2909.
The Lehigh Acres Kiwanis Club is also looking for more service-minded individuals and business professionals who would like to make a direct impact on the community through volunteering. Meetings are held Wednesdays at 7 a.m. at the Hope Healthcare Services in Lehigh Acres.
For information, call club President John Graham at (239) 368-5119 or email johng0512@hotmail.com.
Lee County band to begin season
The Lee County Community Band will begin its 129th season on Nov. 9 with the first of its concerts.
The program will feature patriotic American music by American composers, including a salute to the U.S. Armed Forces veterans.
The band will perform six concerts this season. The dates are:
– Dec. 14
– Jan. 11
– Feb. 8
– March 8
– April 12
All of the concerts will be held at 3 p.m. in the auditorium at Cape Coral High School, at 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd.
The programs are free of charge, but donations are accepted.
The 60-member band rehearses Thursday nights at St. Michael Lutheran School in Fort Myers. Rehearsals for the season start Oct. 16; new members are welcome. If you are interested in joining, call Norman Jones at (239) 995-2097.
For details, visit: www.leecountyband.org.
Pool offers swim lessons, aqua aerobics
The Lehigh Acres Community Pool, at 1400 W. Fifth St., is heated and open to the public year round.
There are fall swim lessons offered beginning in September, with a wide range of skill levels taught by American Red Cross certified instructors. Classes available for ages 6 months to adult. Receive eight classes for just $50.
Prepare for the beach with aqua aerobics. Choose from an invigorating fast paced workout offered at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday through Friday or the ultra-low impact National Arthritis Foundation sponsored class at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday and Friday. Classes are in chest deep water and 45 minutes in length. There are always lifeguards-on-duty. Lap swimmers welcome.
For hours and rates, call (239) 369-8277 or visit the website at:?www.leeparks.org.
Boot camps focus on fitness, nutrition
Healthy Harvest Community Farms, at 607 Mirror Lakes Drive, will host boot camp classes to support a healthier community through fitness and nutrition.
The following are planned:
– Mondays and Fridays from 6 to 7 p.m. at Williams Park
– Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Veterans Park
– Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m and Saturdays from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Healthy Harvest Community Farms
The classes are free; donations are welcome and appreciated. At least 10 people must be signed up for a class to take place.
For the full schedule, visit: www.HealthyHarvestFarms.org.
Farmer’s Market open
The Fenway South Farmer’s Market will be held every Monday from 2 to 6 p.m. at JetBlue Park at Fenway South, at 11500 Fenway South Drive, Fort Myers.
The market offers produce, cheeses, pastas, seafood, baked breads, meats, herbs, ready-to-eat meals, flowers, crafts, soaps, candles, live music and more.
Visit online at: www.buylocallee.com.
Choir holding rehearsals
The Lehigh Children’s Choir rehearses from 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays at Cayuga Music Studio, at 1100 Homestead Road.
For information, call (239) 368-2488.
Concert Band in session
The Lehigh Concert Band has open spots for any concert band musician who can play at a high school or college level or above.
Clarinet and tuba players are particularly needed.
The season runs from November to April, and the band rehearses at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at the Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 Leeland Blvd.
Those interested in joining are invited to stop by a Tuesday rehearsal or performance.
For information, call Lynne Criss at (239) 949-1834 or visit: www.lehighconcertband.org.
Lehigh Singers seeks members
The Lehigh Singers rehearse every Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. at the Cayuga Music Studio. Members are asked to attend every rehearsal until the concert in early April.
Tenors and basses needed. If you are interested, call (239) 822-1890 for an audition.
Of Special Note (10/1/14)
Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights to meet
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus will meet on Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at 1250 Business Way.
All practicing Catholic women over the age of 18 are invited to attend the meeting.
The Auxiliary supports the charitable works of the Knights of Columbus.
Autism screening available for youth
The Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida will offer a free autism spectrum disorder screening for children ages 18 months to 5 years old.
Held on the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, it will take place Oct. 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the New Life Assembly, at 5146 S. Leonard Blvd.
The screenings are administered by an advanced registered nurse practitioner, who has extensive training and experience in typical child development and developmental disorders.
A physician referral is not required. To schedule a screening, call (239) 343-6838.
LCDAS announces Microchip Clinics
Lee County Domestic Animal Services will host a series of clinics to encourage microchipping of pets to help increase the return of stray animals and protect owners if their pet is lost or stolen.
Microchip Clinics will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on the first Friday of each month, with the exception of July. The dates are:
– Oct. 3
– Nov. 7
– Dec. 5.
No appointment is necessary.
The cost is $15 or $5 with proof of public assistance.
Visit: www.leelostpets.com to view pets or for information.
Chamber to hold golf tournament
The Greater Lehigh Acres Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its annual golf tournament on Oct. 4 at the Mirror Lakes Golf Club, at 670 Milwaukee Blvd.
Open registration is 7 a.m., with shotgun start and scramble at 8 a.m.
Cost is $40 per player for members of the chamber or $50 per player for guests. The cost includes breakfast, green fee, cart, lunch and goody bag.
There will also be 50/50 raffle tickets available.
Proceeds will benefit the membership and general fund.
The tournament format is a four-person scramble with three divisions – men, women and mixed; no mulligan’s, strings, handy sanday’s or such.
Registration forms are available at the chamber office at 25 Homestead Road.
For information, call (239) 369-3322 or email ibaker@lehighacreschamber.org.
Free ‘Introduction to Clowning’ class set
Members of The Caloosa Clown Alley will present a free class, “Introduction to Clowning,” on Oct. 4 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Iona McGregor Fire District’s Station 74, at 6061 South Pointe Blvd., Fort Myers.
The class will cover clown history, makeup demonstration and balloon animals.
A firehouse open house will take place afterward until 3 p.m.
Seating is limited.
For information and reservations, contact Kayo the Clown at (239) 995-8881 or Turkleberry the Clown at (239) 218-1057.
League of Women Voters plans candidate forums
The League of Women Voters will hold the following candidate forums:
– Oct. 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Fort Myers, at 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers: Candidates for the Lee Memorial Hospital Board of Directors in Districts 1, 2 and 4
– Oct. 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Lee County Commissioners Chambers, at 2120 Main St., Fort Myers: Candidates for the Lee County Commission in District 4
The public is invited to attend.
Career training program taking applications
Lee County residents currently working at low-skill, low-pay jobs may be eligible to take advantage cost-free career training program in the medical front office field to help increase their pay.
The seven-month L.E.E. Medical Office Skills Program starts Oct. 14. Graduation will be held in May.
Telephone application interviews are being accepted now through Oct. 10. Qualified students are accepted into the program on a first-come, first-served basis and the class fills quickly.
All applicants must be working; must provide proof of earned income or unemployment compensation, high school diploma or GED; and be a Lee County resident. In addition, students must pass a criminal background check and a basic assessment in reading, language and spelling.
The medical office skills (certificate) program provides instruction in keyboarding, computer applications, medical and dental terminology, medical front office procedures, HIPAA regulations, basic medical billing and coding, and electronic medical records.
Students also receive instruction and assistance with resume writing, interview skills and job searching. All students will receive one year of intensive case management with a L.E.E. program coordinator.
Successful applicants must also have reliable transportation to the classes, held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Fort Myers Institute of Technology, at 3800 Michigan Ave., Fort Myers. The program covers all costs for tuition and books and can assist with childcare fees during class hours.
Solid waste facility to host open house
Residents interested in Lee County’s waste disposal and recycling processes are invited to a 20th anniversary celebration and open house on Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Solid Waste Resource Recovery Facility, at 10500 Buckingham Road. Formal presentations will be held at 10 a.m.
Free seminar on public records, searches
The Lee County Clerk of Court will host a free public seminar on “The Value of Searching Public Records and Online Services” on Oct. 16 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the East County Regional Library, at 881 Gunnery Road.
Join Linda Doggett as she guides you through the information available on the Lee County Clerk of Court website.
Registration is not required, however seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis.
Public records can help businesses and organizations to make better informed decisions:
– Review the civil and criminal public records of prospective tenants or employees, or when choosing a new doctor or selecting a local contractor
– Learn how to obtain copies of deeds and mortgages
– Review county financial and audit reports
– Find interactive forms for evictions, small claims and simple divorce
– Learn how to pay your traffic ticket online
– Bid on foreclosure properties or on tax deed certificates
– Request postponement or excusal of jury duty
– Obtain passport and marriage license information
– Locate links to other local and state agencies
Edible Gardening Exchange to meet
The Lehigh Acres Edible Gardening Exchange will meet Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Veterans Park Recreation Center, at 55 S. Homestead Road.
An informal gardener’s chat is held beforehand at 5:30 p.m.
The guest speaker is Lee County Master Gardener Adrienne Diaz. She will talk about how to incorporate edibles into landscaping.
For details, contact Karen Harty at (610) 530-8883.
General Woman’s Club planning card party
The General Woman’s Club will host its annual card party on Oct. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Sweatlock Hall at Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 E. Leeland Heights Blvd.
This is one of the events to benefit the Annual Scholarship Awards Program. There will be cards, games and 50/50 drawings and raffled, as well as lunch.
Tickets are a donation of $7 and can be purchased at the Sept. 19 or Oct. 17 meetings.?They can also be purchased by contacting Diane Lashua at (412) 708-0422.
Boys & Girls Club collecting costumes
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County’s Lehigh Acres Club will collect gently used and new Halloween costumes during its Halloween Costume Drive now through Oct. 24.
The collection will be handed out to children at the Make A Difference Day event on Oct. 25.
The costumes will be distributed to any youth who attends with a parent or guardian and who participates in the costume contest.
Costumes may be dropped off at the Lehigh Acres Boys & Girls Club, at 1262 Wings Way, Unit 206, Monday through Friday from noon to 6 p.m.
Costumes are also being collected at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office substation, at 1301 N. Homestead Road, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or at the Veterans Community Park Recreation Center from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Lehigh Makes A Difference Day set
The planning for the Annual Lehigh Makes A Difference Day 2014 is in full swing and organizers are calling on residents, civic groups and businesses to take part.
Join the effort by creating a service project or participate in an existing project that will have a direct impact on Lehigh Acres.
The Fall Harvest Style event will be held Oct. 25 from noon to 5 p.m. at Veterans Park.
For project ideas, visit: www.makeadifferenceday.com or call (239) 477-1485.
Symphony presents Cool Jazz fundraiser
The Southwest Florida Symphony will hold its annual Cool Jazz fundraiser concert on Oct. 26 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, at 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers.
Tickets cost $25 in advance or $30 at the door. A cash bar will be available.
Patrons may bring their own food. Halloween costumes are welcome and encouraged.
There will also be a silent auction, including opportunities to bid on private performances by the Southwest Florida Symphony musicians and to conduct a piece of music at a Southwest Florida Symphony concert.
Open call to artists
Visual artists are invited to submit up to two framed/gallery wrapped pieces of art for the juried Perceptions Art Show 2014.
Presented by the Arts of the Inland, the show will be held Nov. 9 in the Crown Room at the Majestic Golf Club, at 350 S. Homestead Road.
Art mediums are accepted: photography, watercolor, mixed media, pen and ink, oil, acrylic, pastels and charcoals.
Works must have been completed within the last two years and must be original; works which have received an award higher than honorable mention in any AOI or ACSWF shows are not eligible.
Cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded.
Entry fee for Arts of the Inland and Art Council of Southwest Florida members is $10 per artwork; non-members fee is $20.
For prospectus and an application, visit: www.artsoftheinland.com. Applications, fees and a digital image or photo must be received by Nov. 4.
For information, contact LaVon Koenig at (239) 303-5849 or artsinland@gmail.com.
Golf scramble scheduled
The Lehigh Acres Kiwanis Club will host a golf scramble on Nov. 8 at the Majestic Golf Course, at 350 S. Homestead Road. Registration will open at 7:15 a.m., and play will begin at 8 a.m.
Profits from the event will support ECHO and the Kiwanis Endowed Scholarship Fund at Florida SouthWestern State College.
Teams will be made up of four players. The entry fee is $60 per player and includes golf, cart, lunch, range balls and continental breakfast. Handy sandy, mulligan, arm length string and 50/50 are available for purchase.
Sponsorships are available for naming sponsor for $1,000, major sponsor for $500, team sponsor for $275, bar/cart sponsor for $200 and hole sponsor for $50.
To register or for details, contact Carrie Chase at (239) 410-2909.
The Lehigh Acres Kiwanis Club is also looking for more service-minded individuals and business professionals who would like to make a direct impact on the community through volunteering. Meetings are held Wednesdays at 7 a.m. at the Hope Healthcare Services in Lehigh Acres.
For information, call club President John Graham at (239) 368-5119 or email johng0512@hotmail.com.
Lee County band to begin season
The Lee County Community Band will begin its 129th season on Nov. 9 with the first of its concerts.
The program will feature patriotic American music by American composers, including a salute to the U.S. Armed Forces veterans.
The band will perform six concerts this season. The dates are:
– Dec. 14
– Jan. 11
– Feb. 8
– March 8
– April 12
All of the concerts will be held at 3 p.m. in the auditorium at Cape Coral High School, at 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd.
The programs are free of charge, but donations are accepted.
The 60-member band rehearses Thursday nights at St. Michael Lutheran School in Fort Myers. Rehearsals for the season start Oct. 16; new members are welcome. If you are interested in joining, call Norman Jones at (239) 995-2097.
For details, visit: www.leecountyband.org.
Pool offers swim lessons, aqua aerobics
The Lehigh Acres Community Pool, at 1400 W. Fifth St., is heated and open to the public year round.
There are fall swim lessons offered beginning in September, with a wide range of skill levels taught by American Red Cross certified instructors. Classes available for ages 6 months to adult. Receive eight classes for just $50.
Prepare for the beach with aqua aerobics. Choose from an invigorating fast paced workout offered at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday through Friday or the ultra-low impact National Arthritis Foundation sponsored class at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday and Friday. Classes are in chest deep water and 45 minutes in length. There are always lifeguards-on-duty. Lap swimmers welcome.
For hours and rates, call (239) 369-8277 or visit the website at:?www.leeparks.org.
Boot camps focus on fitness, nutrition
Healthy Harvest Community Farms, at 607 Mirror Lakes Drive, will host boot camp classes to support a healthier community through fitness and nutrition.
The following are planned:
– Mondays and Fridays from 6 to 7 p.m. at Williams Park
– Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Veterans Park
– Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m and Saturdays from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Healthy Harvest Community Farms
The classes are free; donations are welcome and appreciated. At least 10 people must be signed up for a class to take place.
For the full schedule, visit: www.HealthyHarvestFarms.org.
Farmer’s Market open
The Fenway South Farmer’s Market will be held every Monday from 2 to 6 p.m. at JetBlue Park at Fenway South, at 11500 Fenway South Drive, Fort Myers.
The market offers produce, cheeses, pastas, seafood, baked breads, meats, herbs, ready-to-eat meals, flowers, crafts, soaps, candles, live music and more.
Visit online at: www.buylocallee.com.
Choir holding rehearsals
The Lehigh Children’s Choir rehearses from 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays at Cayuga Music Studio, at 1100 Homestead Road.
For information, call (239) 368-2488.
Concert Band in session
The Lehigh Concert Band has open spots for any concert band musician who can play at a high school or college level or above.
Clarinet and tuba players are particularly needed.
The season runs from November to April, and the band rehearses at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at the Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 Leeland Blvd.
Those interested in joining are invited to stop by a Tuesday rehearsal or performance.
For information, call Lynne Criss at (239) 949-1834 or visit: www.lehighconcertband.org.
Lehigh Singers seeks members
The Lehigh Singers rehearse every Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. at the Cayuga Music Studio. Members are asked to attend every rehearsal until the concert in early April.
Tenors and basses needed. If you are interested, call (239) 822-1890 for an audition.
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Lee County 4-H Foundation gearing up for 2026 Fishing Tournament Fundraiser
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