Of Special Note (2/18/15)
Arts of the Inland picks Artist of the Month
The Arts of the Inland’s Artist of the Month for February is Connie Killebrew.
Two of her paintings have placed in local art shows. “Lion’s Point of View” took first place at the 2014 Inspirations Art Show in April, and “Sweet Nothings” won first place at the 2014 Perceptions Art Show in November.
View her work Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the cafe at Lehigh Regional Medical Center, at 1500 Lee Blvd.
Edible Gardening Exchange to meet
The Lehigh Acres Edible Gardening Exchange will meet Feb. 19 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 speaker is Dr. Mongi Zekri, UF/IFAS Southwest Florida multi-county citrus agent. He will cover what dooryard citrus is best to grow locally, what citrus greening is, and how to fertilize and spray citrus.
For details, contact Karen Harty at (610) 530-8883.
‘Grow Your Vitamins’ program planned
“Grow Your Vitamins” 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.
Gulf Coast Writers announces speaker
The Gulf Coast Writers Association will meet on Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon at Zion Lutheran Church, at 7401 Winkler Road, Fort Myers.
The speaker is Marty Ambrose, a faculty member of the Florida SouthWestern State College’s English Department. She will discuss “The Politics of Publishing.”
Members and first-time visitors are free; guests are $5.
To register or for information, visit online at: www.gulfwriters.org or call (239) 247-4515.
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.
Zumbathon coming up
A Zumbathon charity event will take place on Feb. 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lehigh Kidney Care Center, at 3227 Lee Blvd.
Come out and dance along with Zumba with Jessenia and DJ Smokey to help raise funds for the 2015 Kidney Walk.
Donation of $10 is requested.
All proceeds will go to the National Kidney Foundation and its mission to care for those in need.
For information, call Carolina Ferrer at (239) 303-1724.
Lee County Community Band lists concerts
The Lee County Community Band will perform an annual holiday concert March 8.
Other concerts this season are:
– 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.
Families welcome to attend Easter egg hunt
An annual Easter egg hunt will be held on March 14 from 1 a.m. to noon at Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center, at 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers.
Children up to age 12, their families and friends are welcome; the hunt started at 10:35 a.m.
Before the hunt, the Easter Bunny will arrive; bring a camera.
Cost is $5 per child.
Refreshments provided.
For information, call (239) 432-2154 or visit online at: www.leeparks.org.
March in the Park set
Hosted by the Garden Club of Cape Coral, 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 plant and garden art sale will feature more than 60 vendors, with palm trees, shrubs, natives, bromeliads, perennials and ground covers of all kinds.
Garden art, such as gourds, glass towers, sea shell designs and stepping stones, will be on hand, as well as natural soaps, oils and salts.
Master gardeners will be on site to answer questions, with informative speakers every half-hour.
The Hibiscus Society and the Cape Coral Historical Society and Museum will have information.
Creative projects will be found at the children’s booth. Raffle drawings will be held, with food and live music on site.
Free admission and parking.
The event proceeds will benefit programs supported by the club.
For information, visit online: gardenclubofcapecoral.com or call Ginny at (239) 257-2654.
Pool offers aerobics
The Lehigh Acres Community Pool, at 1400 W. Fifth St., is heated and open year-round.
Commit to get fit with aqua aerobics. Choose from a fast-paced workout at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday through Friday or the ultra-low impact class at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday and Friday sponsored by the National Arthritis Foundation. Classes are in chest deep water and 45 minutes in length.
There are lifeguards-on-duty. Lap swimmers welcome.
For hours and rates, call (239) 369-8277 or visit the website at:?www.leeparks.org.
Camps on fitness, nutrition
Healthy Harvest Community Farms, at 607 Mirror Lakes Drive, hosts the following boot camps:
– 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 schedule, visit: www.healthyharvestfarms.org.
Farmer’s Market open
The Fenway South Farmer’s Market will be held Mondays 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, flowers, crafts, soaps, candles and more.
Visit: www.buylocallee.com.
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.
Lehigh 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.
Concert Band practicing
The Lehigh Concert Band rehearses at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the annex at Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 Leeland Blvd. Those interested in joining can stop by or call Lynne Criss at (239) 949-1834.
For information, visit online: www.lehighconcertband.org.
Of Special Note (2/18/15)
Arts of the Inland picks Artist of the Month
The Arts of the Inland’s Artist of the Month for February is Connie Killebrew.
Two of her paintings have placed in local art shows. “Lion’s Point of View” took first place at the 2014 Inspirations Art Show in April, and “Sweet Nothings” won first place at the 2014 Perceptions Art Show in November.
View her work Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the cafe at Lehigh Regional Medical Center, at 1500 Lee Blvd.
Edible Gardening Exchange to meet
The Lehigh Acres Edible Gardening Exchange will meet Feb. 19 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 speaker is Dr. Mongi Zekri, UF/IFAS Southwest Florida multi-county citrus agent. He will cover what dooryard citrus is best to grow locally, what citrus greening is, and how to fertilize and spray citrus.
For details, contact Karen Harty at (610) 530-8883.
‘Grow Your Vitamins’ program planned
“Grow Your Vitamins” 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.
Gulf Coast Writers announces speaker
The Gulf Coast Writers Association will meet on Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon at Zion Lutheran Church, at 7401 Winkler Road, Fort Myers.
The speaker is Marty Ambrose, a faculty member of the Florida SouthWestern State College’s English Department. She will discuss “The Politics of Publishing.”
Members and first-time visitors are free; guests are $5.
To register or for information, visit online at: www.gulfwriters.org or call (239) 247-4515.
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.
Zumbathon coming up
A Zumbathon charity event will take place on Feb. 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lehigh Kidney Care Center, at 3227 Lee Blvd.
Come out and dance along with Zumba with Jessenia and DJ Smokey to help raise funds for the 2015 Kidney Walk.
Donation of $10 is requested.
All proceeds will go to the National Kidney Foundation and its mission to care for those in need.
For information, call Carolina Ferrer at (239) 303-1724.
Lee County Community Band lists concerts
The Lee County Community Band will perform an annual holiday concert March 8.
Other concerts this season are:
– 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.
Families welcome to attend Easter egg hunt
An annual Easter egg hunt will be held on March 14 from 1 a.m. to noon at Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center, at 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers.
Children up to age 12, their families and friends are welcome; the hunt started at 10:35 a.m.
Before the hunt, the Easter Bunny will arrive; bring a camera.
Cost is $5 per child.
Refreshments provided.
For information, call (239) 432-2154 or visit online at: www.leeparks.org.
March in the Park set
Hosted by the Garden Club of Cape Coral, 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 plant and garden art sale will feature more than 60 vendors, with palm trees, shrubs, natives, bromeliads, perennials and ground covers of all kinds.
Garden art, such as gourds, glass towers, sea shell designs and stepping stones, will be on hand, as well as natural soaps, oils and salts.
Master gardeners will be on site to answer questions, with informative speakers every half-hour.
The Hibiscus Society and the Cape Coral Historical Society and Museum will have information.
Creative projects will be found at the children’s booth. Raffle drawings will be held, with food and live music on site.
Free admission and parking.
The event proceeds will benefit programs supported by the club.
For information, visit online: gardenclubofcapecoral.com or call Ginny at (239) 257-2654.
Pool offers aerobics
The Lehigh Acres Community Pool, at 1400 W. Fifth St., is heated and open year-round.
Commit to get fit with aqua aerobics. Choose from a fast-paced workout at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday through Friday or the ultra-low impact class at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday and Friday sponsored by the National Arthritis Foundation. Classes are in chest deep water and 45 minutes in length.
There are lifeguards-on-duty. Lap swimmers welcome.
For hours and rates, call (239) 369-8277 or visit the website at:?www.leeparks.org.
Camps on fitness, nutrition
Healthy Harvest Community Farms, at 607 Mirror Lakes Drive, hosts the following boot camps:
– 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 schedule, visit: www.healthyharvestfarms.org.
Farmer’s Market open
The Fenway South Farmer’s Market will be held Mondays 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, flowers, crafts, soaps, candles and more.
Visit: www.buylocallee.com.
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.
Lehigh 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.
Concert Band practicing
The Lehigh Concert Band rehearses at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the annex at Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 Leeland Blvd. Those interested in joining can stop by or call Lynne Criss at (239) 949-1834.
For information, visit online: www.lehighconcertband.org.
Of Special Note (2/18/15)
Arts of the Inland picks Artist of the Month
The Arts of the Inland’s Artist of the Month for February is Connie Killebrew.
Two of her paintings have placed in local art shows. “Lion’s Point of View” took first place at the 2014 Inspirations Art Show in April, and “Sweet Nothings” won first place at the 2014 Perceptions Art Show in November.
View her work Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the cafe at Lehigh Regional Medical Center, at 1500 Lee Blvd.
Edible Gardening Exchange to meet
The Lehigh Acres Edible Gardening Exchange will meet Feb. 19 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 speaker is Dr. Mongi Zekri, UF/IFAS Southwest Florida multi-county citrus agent. He will cover what dooryard citrus is best to grow locally, what citrus greening is, and how to fertilize and spray citrus.
For details, contact Karen Harty at (610) 530-8883.
‘Grow Your Vitamins’ program planned
“Grow Your Vitamins” 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.
Gulf Coast Writers announces speaker
The Gulf Coast Writers Association will meet on Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon at Zion Lutheran Church, at 7401 Winkler Road, Fort Myers.
The speaker is Marty Ambrose, a faculty member of the Florida SouthWestern State College’s English Department. She will discuss “The Politics of Publishing.”
Members and first-time visitors are free; guests are $5.
To register or for information, visit online at: www.gulfwriters.org or call (239) 247-4515.
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.
Zumbathon coming up
A Zumbathon charity event will take place on Feb. 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lehigh Kidney Care Center, at 3227 Lee Blvd.
Come out and dance along with Zumba with Jessenia and DJ Smokey to help raise funds for the 2015 Kidney Walk.
Donation of $10 is requested.
All proceeds will go to the National Kidney Foundation and its mission to care for those in need.
For information, call Carolina Ferrer at (239) 303-1724.
Lee County Community Band lists concerts
The Lee County Community Band will perform an annual holiday concert March 8.
Other concerts this season are:
– 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.
Families welcome to attend Easter egg hunt
An annual Easter egg hunt will be held on March 14 from 1 a.m. to noon at Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center, at 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers.
Children up to age 12, their families and friends are welcome; the hunt started at 10:35 a.m.
Before the hunt, the Easter Bunny will arrive; bring a camera.
Cost is $5 per child.
Refreshments provided.
For information, call (239) 432-2154 or visit online at: www.leeparks.org.
March in the Park set
Hosted by the Garden Club of Cape Coral, 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 plant and garden art sale will feature more than 60 vendors, with palm trees, shrubs, natives, bromeliads, perennials and ground covers of all kinds.
Garden art, such as gourds, glass towers, sea shell designs and stepping stones, will be on hand, as well as natural soaps, oils and salts.
Master gardeners will be on site to answer questions, with informative speakers every half-hour.
The Hibiscus Society and the Cape Coral Historical Society and Museum will have information.
Creative projects will be found at the children’s booth. Raffle drawings will be held, with food and live music on site.
Free admission and parking.
The event proceeds will benefit programs supported by the club.
For information, visit online: gardenclubofcapecoral.com or call Ginny at (239) 257-2654.
Pool offers aerobics
The Lehigh Acres Community Pool, at 1400 W. Fifth St., is heated and open year-round.
Commit to get fit with aqua aerobics. Choose from a fast-paced workout at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday through Friday or the ultra-low impact class at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday and Friday sponsored by the National Arthritis Foundation. Classes are in chest deep water and 45 minutes in length.
There are lifeguards-on-duty. Lap swimmers welcome.
For hours and rates, call (239) 369-8277 or visit the website at:?www.leeparks.org.
Camps on fitness, nutrition
Healthy Harvest Community Farms, at 607 Mirror Lakes Drive, hosts the following boot camps:
– 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 schedule, visit: www.healthyharvestfarms.org.
Farmer’s Market open
The Fenway South Farmer’s Market will be held Mondays 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, flowers, crafts, soaps, candles and more.
Visit: www.buylocallee.com.
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.
Lehigh 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.
Concert Band practicing
The Lehigh Concert Band rehearses at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the annex at Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 Leeland Blvd. Those interested in joining can stop by or call Lynne Criss at (239) 949-1834.
For information, visit online: www.lehighconcertband.org.
Of Special Note (2/18/15)
Arts of the Inland picks Artist of the Month
The Arts of the Inland’s Artist of the Month for February is Connie Killebrew.
Two of her paintings have placed in local art shows. “Lion’s Point of View” took first place at the 2014 Inspirations Art Show in April, and “Sweet Nothings” won first place at the 2014 Perceptions Art Show in November.
View her work Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the cafe at Lehigh Regional Medical Center, at 1500 Lee Blvd.
Edible Gardening Exchange to meet
The Lehigh Acres Edible Gardening Exchange will meet Feb. 19 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 speaker is Dr. Mongi Zekri, UF/IFAS Southwest Florida multi-county citrus agent. He will cover what dooryard citrus is best to grow locally, what citrus greening is, and how to fertilize and spray citrus.
For details, contact Karen Harty at (610) 530-8883.
‘Grow Your Vitamins’ program planned
“Grow Your Vitamins” 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.
Gulf Coast Writers announces speaker
The Gulf Coast Writers Association will meet on Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon at Zion Lutheran Church, at 7401 Winkler Road, Fort Myers.
The speaker is Marty Ambrose, a faculty member of the Florida SouthWestern State College’s English Department. She will discuss “The Politics of Publishing.”
Members and first-time visitors are free; guests are $5.
To register or for information, visit online at: www.gulfwriters.org or call (239) 247-4515.
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.
Zumbathon coming up
A Zumbathon charity event will take place on Feb. 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lehigh Kidney Care Center, at 3227 Lee Blvd.
Come out and dance along with Zumba with Jessenia and DJ Smokey to help raise funds for the 2015 Kidney Walk.
Donation of $10 is requested.
All proceeds will go to the National Kidney Foundation and its mission to care for those in need.
For information, call Carolina Ferrer at (239) 303-1724.
Lee County Community Band lists concerts
The Lee County Community Band will perform an annual holiday concert March 8.
Other concerts this season are:
– 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.
Families welcome to attend Easter egg hunt
An annual Easter egg hunt will be held on March 14 from 1 a.m. to noon at Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center, at 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers.
Children up to age 12, their families and friends are welcome; the hunt started at 10:35 a.m.
Before the hunt, the Easter Bunny will arrive; bring a camera.
Cost is $5 per child.
Refreshments provided.
For information, call (239) 432-2154 or visit online at: www.leeparks.org.
March in the Park set
Hosted by the Garden Club of Cape Coral, 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 plant and garden art sale will feature more than 60 vendors, with palm trees, shrubs, natives, bromeliads, perennials and ground covers of all kinds.
Garden art, such as gourds, glass towers, sea shell designs and stepping stones, will be on hand, as well as natural soaps, oils and salts.
Master gardeners will be on site to answer questions, with informative speakers every half-hour.
The Hibiscus Society and the Cape Coral Historical Society and Museum will have information.
Creative projects will be found at the children’s booth. Raffle drawings will be held, with food and live music on site.
Free admission and parking.
The event proceeds will benefit programs supported by the club.
For information, visit online: gardenclubofcapecoral.com or call Ginny at (239) 257-2654.
Pool offers aerobics
The Lehigh Acres Community Pool, at 1400 W. Fifth St., is heated and open year-round.
Commit to get fit with aqua aerobics. Choose from a fast-paced workout at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday through Friday or the ultra-low impact class at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday and Friday sponsored by the National Arthritis Foundation. Classes are in chest deep water and 45 minutes in length.
There are lifeguards-on-duty. Lap swimmers welcome.
For hours and rates, call (239) 369-8277 or visit the website at:?www.leeparks.org.
Camps on fitness, nutrition
Healthy Harvest Community Farms, at 607 Mirror Lakes Drive, hosts the following boot camps:
– 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 schedule, visit: www.healthyharvestfarms.org.
Farmer’s Market open
The Fenway South Farmer’s Market will be held Mondays 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, flowers, crafts, soaps, candles and more.
Visit: www.buylocallee.com.
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.
Lehigh 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.
Concert Band practicing
The Lehigh Concert Band rehearses at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the annex at Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 Leeland Blvd. Those interested in joining can stop by or call Lynne Criss at (239) 949-1834.
For information, visit online: www.lehighconcertband.org.
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