Of Special Note (1/21/15)
4-H Fun Day coming
The Lee County 4-H Fun Day will be held on Jan. 24 from 10 a.m. 3 p.m. at Veterans Park, at 55 S. Homestead Road.
The event will feature 25-plus outdoor family activities, 20 gardening classes taught by the Lee County Master Gardeners, door prizes, vendors and more.
The classes are as follows:
– 10 to 10:45 a.m.: Organic Gardening, All About Citrus, The Challenges of Making Soil out of Sand and Garden Art
– 11 to 11:45 a.m.: Butterflies – New Stuff, The Mysterious Life of a Seed, Mistaken Identity and Native Journaling
– Noon to 12:45 p.m.: Growing Tomatoes in Florida, Insects?- Don’t Kill the Good Guys and Native Plants
– Noon to 12:30 p.m.: Garden Council
– 12:30 to 1 p.m.: Let’s Talk Compost
– 1 to 1:45 p.m.: Plant Parts You Never Knew They Had, Florida Yards and Neighbors, Invite Butterflies to Your Yard and Growing Herbs
– 2 to 2:45 p.m.: All About Bees, Why Water Really Matters in Southwest Florida and Gardening for Persons with Physical Disabilities
Admission is $5 per person.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Lee County 4-H.
For information, visit online: www.4hfunday.com.
Art contest planned
Arts of the Inland is sponsoring a youth art contest at the 4-H FunDay on Jan. 24.
Three categories will be judged by the AOI members, with ribbons awarded as follows:
– Ages up to 7 can download and color the picture at: www.artsoftheinland.com
– Ages 8-12 and ages 13-18 can create a picture of “family fun” using color pencils and unlined 8-1/2-by-11 paper
All entries are to be brought to the AOI art contest booth between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
For information, visit online at: www.artsoftheinland.com or www.4hfunday.com for rules.
For information, contact LaVon Koenig at artsinland@gmail.com or (239) 303-5849.
Book launch set
A book launching and stage play based on the book, “Entitled Abused under His Charm,” will be held Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lehigh Domino Club, at 350 Homestead Road.
The event is open to the public.
Speakers will include child abuse survivor CJ Love, local law enforcement, Colleen Henderson from the Abuse Counseling and Treatment Center and more.
Written by Sherell Rosegreen, the book recounts the story of Martha, whose downward spiral at the hands of her initially charming abuser cost her her career, friends and child, and almost her life.
For information, visit online: www.abusedunderhischarm.com.
Call for artists, more
The 4th Annual Inland Art, Craft & Music Festival will be held Jan. 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Barron Park in LaBelle.
Artists, photographers, quilters, sculptors, artisans, craftsmen and writers will be on hand. Students will be showcasing their work.
Live music and entertainment will be performed throughout the day, and children will enjoy the wandering characters and events.
Admission is free.
Food vendors will be on site.
For information, contact LaVon Koenig at artsinland@gmail.com or (239) 303-5849.
Gulf Coast Writers to host speaker
The Gulf Coast Writers Association will host a workshop on Jan. 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Florida SouthWestern State College, at 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers.
The program is “How to Build Your Word Press Author Website,” taught by author Joe Jacobson.
Attendees will complete a WordPress website. No technical skill is needed, though you should be able to do basic computer operations like copy and paste, access emails and type.
Pre-registration is required.
To register or for information, visit online at: www.gulfwriters.org or call (239) 247-4515.
Workshop series on edible gardening
Grow A Gardener will hold a workshop series on edible gardening on Feb. 7-8 and 14-15 at the Veterans Park Recreation Center, at 55 S. Homestead Road.
Taught by Lee County Master Gardeners, the classes cover soil, seeds, water, fertilizer, propagation, insects, vegetables and more.
It is free and open to ages 8 and up.
Registration is required. Visit: www.webtrac.leegov.com or call (239) 369-1521 to register.
For information, contact Karen Harty at (610) 530-8883.
Band lists concerts
The Lee County Community Band will perform an annual holiday concert Feb. 8.
Other concerts this season are:
– 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 band rehearses Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Michael Lutheran School in Fort Myers. New members are welcome.
For information, call Norman Jones at (239) 995-2097 or visit: www.leecountyband.org.
‘Grow Your Vitamins’ program planned
A “Grow Your Vitamins” program will be held on Feb. 21 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the East County Regional Library, at 881 Gunnery Road.
Karen Harty, UF/IFAS Lee County Extension Agriculture Program coordinator and a Master Gardener, is the speaker.
She will talk about what plants contain the most vitamins and minerals, as well as which plants are not worth bothering with.
The program is free.
For information, call (610) 530-8883.
County fair scheduled
The 91st Annual Southwest Florida & Lee County Fair will be held Feb. 26 through March 9 on the grounds of the Lee County Civic Center, at 11831 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers.
The Mega Pass is on sale, along with advanced gate admission tickets. Details are available online.
Creative living and horticulture registrations are still being accepted; online registration is encouraged. Entry dates and times, pre-registration, age categories and the rules can be found online.
For information and tickets, visit online at: www.swflcfair.com or www.leeciviccenter.com, or call (239) 543-7469.
March in the Park set
The 7th annual March in the Park will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 14 at Jaycee Park in Cape Coral.
The Garden Club is looking for vendors and crafters of plants and plant related items.
Master gardeners will be available to answer questions, with informative speakers every hour.
Creative projects will be found at the children’s booth.
Raffle drawings will be held, with food and live music on site.
The event proceeds will benefit programs supported by the club.
If you are a vendor and want to join the juried show, contact Ginny Huffer at (239) 257-2654 or Huffmom5@aol.com.
For information, visit online: gardenclubofcapecoral.com.
Lehigh Children’s Choir rehearsing
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.
Singers seek members
The Lehigh Singers rehearse every Tuesday until mid-March from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Landex Building on Homestead Road
If you are interested in joining the group, call (239) 822-1890 for an audition.
Band taking members
The Lehigh Concert Band rehearses at 7 p.m. every Tuesday in the annex at Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 Leeland Blvd.
Those interested in joining can stop by or contact Lynne Criss at (239) 949-1834.
For information, visit online: www.lehighconcertband.org.
Of Special Note (1/21/15)
4-H Fun Day coming
The Lee County 4-H Fun Day will be held on Jan. 24 from 10 a.m. 3 p.m. at Veterans Park, at 55 S. Homestead Road.
The event will feature 25-plus outdoor family activities, 20 gardening classes taught by the Lee County Master Gardeners, door prizes, vendors and more.
The classes are as follows:
– 10 to 10:45 a.m.: Organic Gardening, All About Citrus, The Challenges of Making Soil out of Sand and Garden Art
– 11 to 11:45 a.m.: Butterflies – New Stuff, The Mysterious Life of a Seed, Mistaken Identity and Native Journaling
– Noon to 12:45 p.m.: Growing Tomatoes in Florida, Insects?- Don’t Kill the Good Guys and Native Plants
– Noon to 12:30 p.m.: Garden Council
– 12:30 to 1 p.m.: Let’s Talk Compost
– 1 to 1:45 p.m.: Plant Parts You Never Knew They Had, Florida Yards and Neighbors, Invite Butterflies to Your Yard and Growing Herbs
– 2 to 2:45 p.m.: All About Bees, Why Water Really Matters in Southwest Florida and Gardening for Persons with Physical Disabilities
Admission is $5 per person.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Lee County 4-H.
For information, visit online: www.4hfunday.com.
Art contest planned
Arts of the Inland is sponsoring a youth art contest at the 4-H FunDay on Jan. 24.
Three categories will be judged by the AOI members, with ribbons awarded as follows:
– Ages up to 7 can download and color the picture at: www.artsoftheinland.com
– Ages 8-12 and ages 13-18 can create a picture of “family fun” using color pencils and unlined 8-1/2-by-11 paper
All entries are to be brought to the AOI art contest booth between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
For information, visit online at: www.artsoftheinland.com or www.4hfunday.com for rules.
For information, contact LaVon Koenig at artsinland@gmail.com or (239) 303-5849.
Book launch set
A book launching and stage play based on the book, “Entitled Abused under His Charm,” will be held Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lehigh Domino Club, at 350 Homestead Road.
The event is open to the public.
Speakers will include child abuse survivor CJ Love, local law enforcement, Colleen Henderson from the Abuse Counseling and Treatment Center and more.
Written by Sherell Rosegreen, the book recounts the story of Martha, whose downward spiral at the hands of her initially charming abuser cost her her career, friends and child, and almost her life.
For information, visit online: www.abusedunderhischarm.com.
Call for artists, more
The 4th Annual Inland Art, Craft & Music Festival will be held Jan. 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Barron Park in LaBelle.
Artists, photographers, quilters, sculptors, artisans, craftsmen and writers will be on hand. Students will be showcasing their work.
Live music and entertainment will be performed throughout the day, and children will enjoy the wandering characters and events.
Admission is free.
Food vendors will be on site.
For information, contact LaVon Koenig at artsinland@gmail.com or (239) 303-5849.
Gulf Coast Writers to host speaker
The Gulf Coast Writers Association will host a workshop on Jan. 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Florida SouthWestern State College, at 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers.
The program is “How to Build Your Word Press Author Website,” taught by author Joe Jacobson.
Attendees will complete a WordPress website. No technical skill is needed, though you should be able to do basic computer operations like copy and paste, access emails and type.
Pre-registration is required.
To register or for information, visit online at: www.gulfwriters.org or call (239) 247-4515.
Workshop series on edible gardening
Grow A Gardener will hold a workshop series on edible gardening on Feb. 7-8 and 14-15 at the Veterans Park Recreation Center, at 55 S. Homestead Road.
Taught by Lee County Master Gardeners, the classes cover soil, seeds, water, fertilizer, propagation, insects, vegetables and more.
It is free and open to ages 8 and up.
Registration is required. Visit: www.webtrac.leegov.com or call (239) 369-1521 to register.
For information, contact Karen Harty at (610) 530-8883.
Band lists concerts
The Lee County Community Band will perform an annual holiday concert Feb. 8.
Other concerts this season are:
– 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 band rehearses Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Michael Lutheran School in Fort Myers. New members are welcome.
For information, call Norman Jones at (239) 995-2097 or visit: www.leecountyband.org.
‘Grow Your Vitamins’ program planned
A “Grow Your Vitamins” program will be held on Feb. 21 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the East County Regional Library, at 881 Gunnery Road.
Karen Harty, UF/IFAS Lee County Extension Agriculture Program coordinator and a Master Gardener, is the speaker.
She will talk about what plants contain the most vitamins and minerals, as well as which plants are not worth bothering with.
The program is free.
For information, call (610) 530-8883.
County fair scheduled
The 91st Annual Southwest Florida & Lee County Fair will be held Feb. 26 through March 9 on the grounds of the Lee County Civic Center, at 11831 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers.
The Mega Pass is on sale, along with advanced gate admission tickets. Details are available online.
Creative living and horticulture registrations are still being accepted; online registration is encouraged. Entry dates and times, pre-registration, age categories and the rules can be found online.
For information and tickets, visit online at: www.swflcfair.com or www.leeciviccenter.com, or call (239) 543-7469.
March in the Park set
The 7th annual March in the Park will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 14 at Jaycee Park in Cape Coral.
The Garden Club is looking for vendors and crafters of plants and plant related items.
Master gardeners will be available to answer questions, with informative speakers every hour.
Creative projects will be found at the children’s booth.
Raffle drawings will be held, with food and live music on site.
The event proceeds will benefit programs supported by the club.
If you are a vendor and want to join the juried show, contact Ginny Huffer at (239) 257-2654 or Huffmom5@aol.com.
For information, visit online: gardenclubofcapecoral.com.
Lehigh Children’s Choir rehearsing
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.
Singers seek members
The Lehigh Singers rehearse every Tuesday until mid-March from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Landex Building on Homestead Road
If you are interested in joining the group, call (239) 822-1890 for an audition.
Band taking members
The Lehigh Concert Band rehearses at 7 p.m. every Tuesday in the annex at Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 Leeland Blvd.
Those interested in joining can stop by or contact Lynne Criss at (239) 949-1834.
For information, visit online: www.lehighconcertband.org.
Of Special Note (1/21/15)
4-H Fun Day coming
The Lee County 4-H Fun Day will be held on Jan. 24 from 10 a.m. 3 p.m. at Veterans Park, at 55 S. Homestead Road.
The event will feature 25-plus outdoor family activities, 20 gardening classes taught by the Lee County Master Gardeners, door prizes, vendors and more.
The classes are as follows:
– 10 to 10:45 a.m.: Organic Gardening, All About Citrus, The Challenges of Making Soil out of Sand and Garden Art
– 11 to 11:45 a.m.: Butterflies – New Stuff, The Mysterious Life of a Seed, Mistaken Identity and Native Journaling
– Noon to 12:45 p.m.: Growing Tomatoes in Florida, Insects?- Don’t Kill the Good Guys and Native Plants
– Noon to 12:30 p.m.: Garden Council
– 12:30 to 1 p.m.: Let’s Talk Compost
– 1 to 1:45 p.m.: Plant Parts You Never Knew They Had, Florida Yards and Neighbors, Invite Butterflies to Your Yard and Growing Herbs
– 2 to 2:45 p.m.: All About Bees, Why Water Really Matters in Southwest Florida and Gardening for Persons with Physical Disabilities
Admission is $5 per person.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Lee County 4-H.
For information, visit online: www.4hfunday.com.
Art contest planned
Arts of the Inland is sponsoring a youth art contest at the 4-H FunDay on Jan. 24.
Three categories will be judged by the AOI members, with ribbons awarded as follows:
– Ages up to 7 can download and color the picture at: www.artsoftheinland.com
– Ages 8-12 and ages 13-18 can create a picture of “family fun” using color pencils and unlined 8-1/2-by-11 paper
All entries are to be brought to the AOI art contest booth between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
For information, visit online at: www.artsoftheinland.com or www.4hfunday.com for rules.
For information, contact LaVon Koenig at artsinland@gmail.com or (239) 303-5849.
Book launch set
A book launching and stage play based on the book, “Entitled Abused under His Charm,” will be held Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lehigh Domino Club, at 350 Homestead Road.
The event is open to the public.
Speakers will include child abuse survivor CJ Love, local law enforcement, Colleen Henderson from the Abuse Counseling and Treatment Center and more.
Written by Sherell Rosegreen, the book recounts the story of Martha, whose downward spiral at the hands of her initially charming abuser cost her her career, friends and child, and almost her life.
For information, visit online: www.abusedunderhischarm.com.
Call for artists, more
The 4th Annual Inland Art, Craft & Music Festival will be held Jan. 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Barron Park in LaBelle.
Artists, photographers, quilters, sculptors, artisans, craftsmen and writers will be on hand. Students will be showcasing their work.
Live music and entertainment will be performed throughout the day, and children will enjoy the wandering characters and events.
Admission is free.
Food vendors will be on site.
For information, contact LaVon Koenig at artsinland@gmail.com or (239) 303-5849.
Gulf Coast Writers to host speaker
The Gulf Coast Writers Association will host a workshop on Jan. 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Florida SouthWestern State College, at 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers.
The program is “How to Build Your Word Press Author Website,” taught by author Joe Jacobson.
Attendees will complete a WordPress website. No technical skill is needed, though you should be able to do basic computer operations like copy and paste, access emails and type.
Pre-registration is required.
To register or for information, visit online at: www.gulfwriters.org or call (239) 247-4515.
Workshop series on edible gardening
Grow A Gardener will hold a workshop series on edible gardening on Feb. 7-8 and 14-15 at the Veterans Park Recreation Center, at 55 S. Homestead Road.
Taught by Lee County Master Gardeners, the classes cover soil, seeds, water, fertilizer, propagation, insects, vegetables and more.
It is free and open to ages 8 and up.
Registration is required. Visit: www.webtrac.leegov.com or call (239) 369-1521 to register.
For information, contact Karen Harty at (610) 530-8883.
Band lists concerts
The Lee County Community Band will perform an annual holiday concert Feb. 8.
Other concerts this season are:
– 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 band rehearses Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Michael Lutheran School in Fort Myers. New members are welcome.
For information, call Norman Jones at (239) 995-2097 or visit: www.leecountyband.org.
‘Grow Your Vitamins’ program planned
A “Grow Your Vitamins” program will be held on Feb. 21 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the East County Regional Library, at 881 Gunnery Road.
Karen Harty, UF/IFAS Lee County Extension Agriculture Program coordinator and a Master Gardener, is the speaker.
She will talk about what plants contain the most vitamins and minerals, as well as which plants are not worth bothering with.
The program is free.
For information, call (610) 530-8883.
County fair scheduled
The 91st Annual Southwest Florida & Lee County Fair will be held Feb. 26 through March 9 on the grounds of the Lee County Civic Center, at 11831 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers.
The Mega Pass is on sale, along with advanced gate admission tickets. Details are available online.
Creative living and horticulture registrations are still being accepted; online registration is encouraged. Entry dates and times, pre-registration, age categories and the rules can be found online.
For information and tickets, visit online at: www.swflcfair.com or www.leeciviccenter.com, or call (239) 543-7469.
March in the Park set
The 7th annual March in the Park will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 14 at Jaycee Park in Cape Coral.
The Garden Club is looking for vendors and crafters of plants and plant related items.
Master gardeners will be available to answer questions, with informative speakers every hour.
Creative projects will be found at the children’s booth.
Raffle drawings will be held, with food and live music on site.
The event proceeds will benefit programs supported by the club.
If you are a vendor and want to join the juried show, contact Ginny Huffer at (239) 257-2654 or Huffmom5@aol.com.
For information, visit online: gardenclubofcapecoral.com.
Lehigh Children’s Choir rehearsing
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.
Singers seek members
The Lehigh Singers rehearse every Tuesday until mid-March from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Landex Building on Homestead Road
If you are interested in joining the group, call (239) 822-1890 for an audition.
Band taking members
The Lehigh Concert Band rehearses at 7 p.m. every Tuesday in the annex at Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 Leeland Blvd.
Those interested in joining can stop by or contact Lynne Criss at (239) 949-1834.
For information, visit online: www.lehighconcertband.org.
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