Of Special Note (3/25/15)
Seminars to focus on protecting dead
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office will conduct two free, informational seminars to inform and educate the public on protecting the good name and legacy of deceased loved ones, as well as the identity and assets of the survivors.
The seminars will be held on March 26 at 10 a.m. at Harvey Engelhardt Funeral & Cremation Services, at 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, and on March 26 at 6 p.m. at Fuller Metz Cremation & Funeral Services, at 3740 S. Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral.
Light refreshments served.
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 March 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sanctuary Outpatient Center, at 8960 Colonial Center Drive, Fort Myers.
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.
Gulf Coast Writers to hold meeting
The Gulf Coast Writers Association will hold its annual business meeting and writing contest awards presentations on March 28 at 10 a.m. at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, at 2439 MacGregor Blvd., Fort Myers.
Members and first-time visitors are free; non-members are $5.
For information, visit online at: www.gulfwriters.org or call (239) 247-4515.
Singers, Children’s Choir announce concerts
The Lehigh Singers, with the Lehigh Children’s Choir, will perform the following concerts:
– March 29 at 3 p.m. at Buckingham Presbyterian Church, at 4241 Buckingham Road
– March 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Tice United Methodist Church, at 2545 Tice St.
They will perform several selections covering religious, pop, patriotic and Broadway tunes.
There will be a free will offering at each concert.
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.
The Lehigh Singers rehearse on Tuesdays until mid-March from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Landex Building on Homestead Road.
If you are interested in joining, call (239) 822-1890 for an audition.
Arts of Inland names Artist for the Month
The Arts of the Inland Gallery’s featured Artist for the Month for March is Bayard Horn.
To view or buy his work, visit the Cafe in the Lehigh Regional Medical Center, at 1500 Lee Blvd.
The gallery is open Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For information, contact artsinland@gmail.com or (239) 303-5849.
League of Women Voters to welcome speaker
The League of Women Voters of Lee County Florida will host “Water Quality with Emphasis on the Everglades” on April 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Landings Helm Dining Room, at 4420 Flagship Drive, Fort Myers.
The presenter is Ray Judah, coordinator for the Florida Coastal and Ocean Coalition.
Open to the public; cost, including optional breakfast, is $15.
Registration begins at 8:45 a.m. Breakfast is served at 9 a.m. and the program starts at 9:30 a.m.
Reservations are required. To reserve, call (239) 278-1032 or e-mail lwvlee@yahoo.com.
Kitten shower planned by Animal Services
Lee County Domestic Animal Services will host a kitten shower on April 11 from 10 a.m. to noon in preparation for kitten season, which runs May to November.
Needed items include kitten formula, nursing bottles, baby blankets and cat beds.
Items may be brought to the shelter or dropped off Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the shelter, at 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers.
The shower will feature games, prizes, food and refreshments, as well as training on caring for newborn kittens.
Applications to become a foster volunteer will be available at the shower or can be found online.
For information, visit online at: www.leelostpets.com.
Lehigh Concert Band to perform for free
The Lehigh Concert Band will perform on April 11 at 3 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 Leeland Heights Blvd.
The band will perform Julius Fucik’s “Florentiner,” melodies of old comedy shows, “Dixieland Concerto” and a tribute to Willie Nelson. A small group will play big band music, a new old number called “Bill Bailey Won’t Come Home” and “Toccata for Band.”
Non-perishable food items will be collected for Lehigh Community Services, as well as donations; half of the proceeds raised will go to Lehigh Community Services.
For information, visit at: www.lehighconcertband.org.
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.
Lee County Community Band presents show
The Lee County Community Band will perform a concert on April 12 at 3 p.m. in the auditorium at Cape Coral High School, at 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd.
The program is 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.
Inspirations Art Show approaching
Hosted by the Arts of the Inland, the Inspirations Art Show will kick off on April 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the AOI Barron Park House Gallery, at 471 Lee St., LaBelle.
The juried/judged show will be on display through April 30.
Gallery hours are Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For information, contact LaVon at (239) 303-5849 or artsinland@gmail.com.
Fundraiser to support ELCHS Athletic Dept.
East Lee County High School’s Athletic Department, Kiwanis Club of Lehigh Acres and The Comedy Machine will host A Comedy Extravaganza on May 1 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the auditorium, at 715 Thomas Sherwin Ave.
The Comedy Machine is a “comedy club” on wheels; three comedians in a 90-minute show.
Admission for ages 16 and over is $20 in advance or $25 day of.
The proceeds will go toward the purchase of replacement uniforms for the student athletes.
For information or tickets, visit: www.lehighacreskiwanis.info.
Also purchase tickets at the Kiwanis Thrift Store, at 15 S. Homestead Road.
ReptiDay in Fort Myers
ReptiDay will be held on May 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza in the Bell Tower Shops, at 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers.
It is a one-day reptile event, where vendors offer pets, supplies, feeders, cages and merchandise, as well as live animal seminars and free raffles for prizes.
Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-12; children under the age of 5 are free.
VIP early entry at 9:30 a.m.
For details and tickets, visit: www.reptiday.com/ftmyers.html.
Pool offering classes
The Lehigh Acres Community Pool, at 1400 W. Fifth St., is heated and open year-round.
It pool will be open Tuesday through Saturday for spring break.
A wide range of swim lesson skill levels are offered, including adult beginners; all taught by American Red Cross Certified instructors. Eight classes for $50.
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. Classes are 45 minutes long in chest deep water.
There are 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, 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. At least 10 people must be signed up for a class.
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, breads, meats, herbs, flowers, crafts, soaps and more.
Visit online at: www.buylocallee.com.
Of Special Note (3/25/15)
Seminars to focus on protecting dead
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office will conduct two free, informational seminars to inform and educate the public on protecting the good name and legacy of deceased loved ones, as well as the identity and assets of the survivors.
The seminars will be held on March 26 at 10 a.m. at Harvey Engelhardt Funeral & Cremation Services, at 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, and on March 26 at 6 p.m. at Fuller Metz Cremation & Funeral Services, at 3740 S. Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral.
Light refreshments served.
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 March 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sanctuary Outpatient Center, at 8960 Colonial Center Drive, Fort Myers.
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.
Gulf Coast Writers to hold meeting
The Gulf Coast Writers Association will hold its annual business meeting and writing contest awards presentations on March 28 at 10 a.m. at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, at 2439 MacGregor Blvd., Fort Myers.
Members and first-time visitors are free; non-members are $5.
For information, visit online at: www.gulfwriters.org or call (239) 247-4515.
Singers, Children’s Choir announce concerts
The Lehigh Singers, with the Lehigh Children’s Choir, will perform the following concerts:
– March 29 at 3 p.m. at Buckingham Presbyterian Church, at 4241 Buckingham Road
– March 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Tice United Methodist Church, at 2545 Tice St.
They will perform several selections covering religious, pop, patriotic and Broadway tunes.
There will be a free will offering at each concert.
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.
The Lehigh Singers rehearse on Tuesdays until mid-March from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Landex Building on Homestead Road.
If you are interested in joining, call (239) 822-1890 for an audition.
Arts of Inland names Artist for the Month
The Arts of the Inland Gallery’s featured Artist for the Month for March is Bayard Horn.
To view or buy his work, visit the Cafe in the Lehigh Regional Medical Center, at 1500 Lee Blvd.
The gallery is open Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For information, contact artsinland@gmail.com or (239) 303-5849.
League of Women Voters to welcome speaker
The League of Women Voters of Lee County Florida will host “Water Quality with Emphasis on the Everglades” on April 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Landings Helm Dining Room, at 4420 Flagship Drive, Fort Myers.
The presenter is Ray Judah, coordinator for the Florida Coastal and Ocean Coalition.
Open to the public; cost, including optional breakfast, is $15.
Registration begins at 8:45 a.m. Breakfast is served at 9 a.m. and the program starts at 9:30 a.m.
Reservations are required. To reserve, call (239) 278-1032 or e-mail lwvlee@yahoo.com.
Kitten shower planned by Animal Services
Lee County Domestic Animal Services will host a kitten shower on April 11 from 10 a.m. to noon in preparation for kitten season, which runs May to November.
Needed items include kitten formula, nursing bottles, baby blankets and cat beds.
Items may be brought to the shelter or dropped off Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the shelter, at 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers.
The shower will feature games, prizes, food and refreshments, as well as training on caring for newborn kittens.
Applications to become a foster volunteer will be available at the shower or can be found online.
For information, visit online at: www.leelostpets.com.
Lehigh Concert Band to perform for free
The Lehigh Concert Band will perform on April 11 at 3 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 Leeland Heights Blvd.
The band will perform Julius Fucik’s “Florentiner,” melodies of old comedy shows, “Dixieland Concerto” and a tribute to Willie Nelson. A small group will play big band music, a new old number called “Bill Bailey Won’t Come Home” and “Toccata for Band.”
Non-perishable food items will be collected for Lehigh Community Services, as well as donations; half of the proceeds raised will go to Lehigh Community Services.
For information, visit at: www.lehighconcertband.org.
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.
Lee County Community Band presents show
The Lee County Community Band will perform a concert on April 12 at 3 p.m. in the auditorium at Cape Coral High School, at 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd.
The program is 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.
Inspirations Art Show approaching
Hosted by the Arts of the Inland, the Inspirations Art Show will kick off on April 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the AOI Barron Park House Gallery, at 471 Lee St., LaBelle.
The juried/judged show will be on display through April 30.
Gallery hours are Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For information, contact LaVon at (239) 303-5849 or artsinland@gmail.com.
Fundraiser to support ELCHS Athletic Dept.
East Lee County High School’s Athletic Department, Kiwanis Club of Lehigh Acres and The Comedy Machine will host A Comedy Extravaganza on May 1 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the auditorium, at 715 Thomas Sherwin Ave.
The Comedy Machine is a “comedy club” on wheels; three comedians in a 90-minute show.
Admission for ages 16 and over is $20 in advance or $25 day of.
The proceeds will go toward the purchase of replacement uniforms for the student athletes.
For information or tickets, visit: www.lehighacreskiwanis.info.
Also purchase tickets at the Kiwanis Thrift Store, at 15 S. Homestead Road.
ReptiDay in Fort Myers
ReptiDay will be held on May 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza in the Bell Tower Shops, at 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers.
It is a one-day reptile event, where vendors offer pets, supplies, feeders, cages and merchandise, as well as live animal seminars and free raffles for prizes.
Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-12; children under the age of 5 are free.
VIP early entry at 9:30 a.m.
For details and tickets, visit: www.reptiday.com/ftmyers.html.
Pool offering classes
The Lehigh Acres Community Pool, at 1400 W. Fifth St., is heated and open year-round.
It pool will be open Tuesday through Saturday for spring break.
A wide range of swim lesson skill levels are offered, including adult beginners; all taught by American Red Cross Certified instructors. Eight classes for $50.
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. Classes are 45 minutes long in chest deep water.
There are 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, 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. At least 10 people must be signed up for a class.
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, breads, meats, herbs, flowers, crafts, soaps and more.
Visit online at: www.buylocallee.com.
Of Special Note (3/25/15)
Seminars to focus on protecting dead
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office will conduct two free, informational seminars to inform and educate the public on protecting the good name and legacy of deceased loved ones, as well as the identity and assets of the survivors.
The seminars will be held on March 26 at 10 a.m. at Harvey Engelhardt Funeral & Cremation Services, at 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, and on March 26 at 6 p.m. at Fuller Metz Cremation & Funeral Services, at 3740 S. Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral.
Light refreshments served.
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 March 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sanctuary Outpatient Center, at 8960 Colonial Center Drive, Fort Myers.
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.
Gulf Coast Writers to hold meeting
The Gulf Coast Writers Association will hold its annual business meeting and writing contest awards presentations on March 28 at 10 a.m. at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, at 2439 MacGregor Blvd., Fort Myers.
Members and first-time visitors are free; non-members are $5.
For information, visit online at: www.gulfwriters.org or call (239) 247-4515.
Singers, Children’s Choir announce concerts
The Lehigh Singers, with the Lehigh Children’s Choir, will perform the following concerts:
– March 29 at 3 p.m. at Buckingham Presbyterian Church, at 4241 Buckingham Road
– March 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Tice United Methodist Church, at 2545 Tice St.
They will perform several selections covering religious, pop, patriotic and Broadway tunes.
There will be a free will offering at each concert.
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.
The Lehigh Singers rehearse on Tuesdays until mid-March from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Landex Building on Homestead Road.
If you are interested in joining, call (239) 822-1890 for an audition.
Arts of Inland names Artist for the Month
The Arts of the Inland Gallery’s featured Artist for the Month for March is Bayard Horn.
To view or buy his work, visit the Cafe in the Lehigh Regional Medical Center, at 1500 Lee Blvd.
The gallery is open Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For information, contact artsinland@gmail.com or (239) 303-5849.
League of Women Voters to welcome speaker
The League of Women Voters of Lee County Florida will host “Water Quality with Emphasis on the Everglades” on April 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Landings Helm Dining Room, at 4420 Flagship Drive, Fort Myers.
The presenter is Ray Judah, coordinator for the Florida Coastal and Ocean Coalition.
Open to the public; cost, including optional breakfast, is $15.
Registration begins at 8:45 a.m. Breakfast is served at 9 a.m. and the program starts at 9:30 a.m.
Reservations are required. To reserve, call (239) 278-1032 or e-mail lwvlee@yahoo.com.
Kitten shower planned by Animal Services
Lee County Domestic Animal Services will host a kitten shower on April 11 from 10 a.m. to noon in preparation for kitten season, which runs May to November.
Needed items include kitten formula, nursing bottles, baby blankets and cat beds.
Items may be brought to the shelter or dropped off Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the shelter, at 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers.
The shower will feature games, prizes, food and refreshments, as well as training on caring for newborn kittens.
Applications to become a foster volunteer will be available at the shower or can be found online.
For information, visit online at: www.leelostpets.com.
Lehigh Concert Band to perform for free
The Lehigh Concert Band will perform on April 11 at 3 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 Leeland Heights Blvd.
The band will perform Julius Fucik’s “Florentiner,” melodies of old comedy shows, “Dixieland Concerto” and a tribute to Willie Nelson. A small group will play big band music, a new old number called “Bill Bailey Won’t Come Home” and “Toccata for Band.”
Non-perishable food items will be collected for Lehigh Community Services, as well as donations; half of the proceeds raised will go to Lehigh Community Services.
For information, visit at: www.lehighconcertband.org.
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.
Lee County Community Band presents show
The Lee County Community Band will perform a concert on April 12 at 3 p.m. in the auditorium at Cape Coral High School, at 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd.
The program is 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.
Inspirations Art Show approaching
Hosted by the Arts of the Inland, the Inspirations Art Show will kick off on April 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the AOI Barron Park House Gallery, at 471 Lee St., LaBelle.
The juried/judged show will be on display through April 30.
Gallery hours are Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For information, contact LaVon at (239) 303-5849 or artsinland@gmail.com.
Fundraiser to support ELCHS Athletic Dept.
East Lee County High School’s Athletic Department, Kiwanis Club of Lehigh Acres and The Comedy Machine will host A Comedy Extravaganza on May 1 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the auditorium, at 715 Thomas Sherwin Ave.
The Comedy Machine is a “comedy club” on wheels; three comedians in a 90-minute show.
Admission for ages 16 and over is $20 in advance or $25 day of.
The proceeds will go toward the purchase of replacement uniforms for the student athletes.
For information or tickets, visit: www.lehighacreskiwanis.info.
Also purchase tickets at the Kiwanis Thrift Store, at 15 S. Homestead Road.
ReptiDay in Fort Myers
ReptiDay will be held on May 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza in the Bell Tower Shops, at 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers.
It is a one-day reptile event, where vendors offer pets, supplies, feeders, cages and merchandise, as well as live animal seminars and free raffles for prizes.
Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-12; children under the age of 5 are free.
VIP early entry at 9:30 a.m.
For details and tickets, visit: www.reptiday.com/ftmyers.html.
Pool offering classes
The Lehigh Acres Community Pool, at 1400 W. Fifth St., is heated and open year-round.
It pool will be open Tuesday through Saturday for spring break.
A wide range of swim lesson skill levels are offered, including adult beginners; all taught by American Red Cross Certified instructors. Eight classes for $50.
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. Classes are 45 minutes long in chest deep water.
There are 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, 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. At least 10 people must be signed up for a class.
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, breads, meats, herbs, flowers, crafts, soaps and more.
Visit online at: www.buylocallee.com.
Of Special Note (3/25/15)
Seminars to focus on protecting dead
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office will conduct two free, informational seminars to inform and educate the public on protecting the good name and legacy of deceased loved ones, as well as the identity and assets of the survivors.
The seminars will be held on March 26 at 10 a.m. at Harvey Engelhardt Funeral & Cremation Services, at 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, and on March 26 at 6 p.m. at Fuller Metz Cremation & Funeral Services, at 3740 S. Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral.
Light refreshments served.
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 March 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sanctuary Outpatient Center, at 8960 Colonial Center Drive, Fort Myers.
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.
Gulf Coast Writers to hold meeting
The Gulf Coast Writers Association will hold its annual business meeting and writing contest awards presentations on March 28 at 10 a.m. at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, at 2439 MacGregor Blvd., Fort Myers.
Members and first-time visitors are free; non-members are $5.
For information, visit online at: www.gulfwriters.org or call (239) 247-4515.
Singers, Children’s Choir announce concerts
The Lehigh Singers, with the Lehigh Children’s Choir, will perform the following concerts:
– March 29 at 3 p.m. at Buckingham Presbyterian Church, at 4241 Buckingham Road
– March 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Tice United Methodist Church, at 2545 Tice St.
They will perform several selections covering religious, pop, patriotic and Broadway tunes.
There will be a free will offering at each concert.
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.
The Lehigh Singers rehearse on Tuesdays until mid-March from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Landex Building on Homestead Road.
If you are interested in joining, call (239) 822-1890 for an audition.
Arts of Inland names Artist for the Month
The Arts of the Inland Gallery’s featured Artist for the Month for March is Bayard Horn.
To view or buy his work, visit the Cafe in the Lehigh Regional Medical Center, at 1500 Lee Blvd.
The gallery is open Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For information, contact artsinland@gmail.com or (239) 303-5849.
League of Women Voters to welcome speaker
The League of Women Voters of Lee County Florida will host “Water Quality with Emphasis on the Everglades” on April 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Landings Helm Dining Room, at 4420 Flagship Drive, Fort Myers.
The presenter is Ray Judah, coordinator for the Florida Coastal and Ocean Coalition.
Open to the public; cost, including optional breakfast, is $15.
Registration begins at 8:45 a.m. Breakfast is served at 9 a.m. and the program starts at 9:30 a.m.
Reservations are required. To reserve, call (239) 278-1032 or e-mail lwvlee@yahoo.com.
Kitten shower planned by Animal Services
Lee County Domestic Animal Services will host a kitten shower on April 11 from 10 a.m. to noon in preparation for kitten season, which runs May to November.
Needed items include kitten formula, nursing bottles, baby blankets and cat beds.
Items may be brought to the shelter or dropped off Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the shelter, at 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers.
The shower will feature games, prizes, food and refreshments, as well as training on caring for newborn kittens.
Applications to become a foster volunteer will be available at the shower or can be found online.
For information, visit online at: www.leelostpets.com.
Lehigh Concert Band to perform for free
The Lehigh Concert Band will perform on April 11 at 3 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 Leeland Heights Blvd.
The band will perform Julius Fucik’s “Florentiner,” melodies of old comedy shows, “Dixieland Concerto” and a tribute to Willie Nelson. A small group will play big band music, a new old number called “Bill Bailey Won’t Come Home” and “Toccata for Band.”
Non-perishable food items will be collected for Lehigh Community Services, as well as donations; half of the proceeds raised will go to Lehigh Community Services.
For information, visit at: www.lehighconcertband.org.
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.
Lee County Community Band presents show
The Lee County Community Band will perform a concert on April 12 at 3 p.m. in the auditorium at Cape Coral High School, at 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd.
The program is 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.
Inspirations Art Show approaching
Hosted by the Arts of the Inland, the Inspirations Art Show will kick off on April 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the AOI Barron Park House Gallery, at 471 Lee St., LaBelle.
The juried/judged show will be on display through April 30.
Gallery hours are Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For information, contact LaVon at (239) 303-5849 or artsinland@gmail.com.
Fundraiser to support ELCHS Athletic Dept.
East Lee County High School’s Athletic Department, Kiwanis Club of Lehigh Acres and The Comedy Machine will host A Comedy Extravaganza on May 1 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the auditorium, at 715 Thomas Sherwin Ave.
The Comedy Machine is a “comedy club” on wheels; three comedians in a 90-minute show.
Admission for ages 16 and over is $20 in advance or $25 day of.
The proceeds will go toward the purchase of replacement uniforms for the student athletes.
For information or tickets, visit: www.lehighacreskiwanis.info.
Also purchase tickets at the Kiwanis Thrift Store, at 15 S. Homestead Road.
ReptiDay in Fort Myers
ReptiDay will be held on May 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza in the Bell Tower Shops, at 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers.
It is a one-day reptile event, where vendors offer pets, supplies, feeders, cages and merchandise, as well as live animal seminars and free raffles for prizes.
Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-12; children under the age of 5 are free.
VIP early entry at 9:30 a.m.
For details and tickets, visit: www.reptiday.com/ftmyers.html.
Pool offering classes
The Lehigh Acres Community Pool, at 1400 W. Fifth St., is heated and open year-round.
It pool will be open Tuesday through Saturday for spring break.
A wide range of swim lesson skill levels are offered, including adult beginners; all taught by American Red Cross Certified instructors. Eight classes for $50.
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. Classes are 45 minutes long in chest deep water.
There are 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, 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. At least 10 people must be signed up for a class.
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, breads, meats, herbs, flowers, crafts, soaps and more.
Visit online at: www.buylocallee.com.
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