Of Special Note (6/24/15)
Theater playing ‘Out of Order’
The Off Broadway Palm Theatre presents “Out of Order,” playing now through Aug. 1.
Richard Willey, a government junior minister, secretly plans to spend the evening with Jane Worthington, one of the opposition’s typists. When a body is discovered in the hotel’s window, chaos breaks loose and their rendezvous risks being made public.
Desperately trying to keep his secret, Richard calls his assistant for help. Add in a suspicious hotel manager, a cunning waiter, a very attentive private detective, an angry husband, a furious wife and an unconscious nurse and Richard’s got one unforgettable evening.
The Off Broadway Palm Theatre is an intimate 100-seat venue located in the main lobby of Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre.
Performances are Wednesday through Sunday evenings with selected matinees.
Ticket prices range from $31 to $51, with group discounts available for parties of 20 or more. Tickets can be reserved by calling (239) 278-4422, visiting: www.broadwaypalm.com or stopping by the box office at 1380 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers.
Input sought on new park in Lee County
Lee County will hold an open house to view drawings of a proposed 30-acre park today, June 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Alva Community Center, 21471 N. River Road, Alva.
The property is off of Joel Boulevard, about 1.5 miles south of Palm Beach Boulevard.
The open house will be formatted as a drop-in for the community to interact with county staff.
Members of the public are invited to provide input to help shape the final design and suggestions on naming the new park.
Preliminary plans call for the park to contain various demonstration areas, where visitors will learn about urban farming techniques.
Additionally, the facility will contain shaded picnic areas, a playground, primitive and multi-use trails, a marsh area for wading birds, restrooms and parking.
For information, call (239) 533-7275 or visit online at: www.LeeParks.org.
Seminar on records scheduled for public
A seminar on public records will be held today, June 24, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at the Lake Kennedy Senior Center, at 400 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral.
Clerk of Court Linda Doggett will guide attendees through the information available on the Lee County Clerk of Court website.
Participants will learn:
– What to do if you suspect fraud, waste or financial mismanagement involving court-appointed guardians over elderly, minor children and incapacitated individuals
– How to report guardianship fraud
– How to review the civil and criminal public records of prospective tenants or employees, or when choosing a doctor or selecting a local contractor
– How to obtain copies of deeds and mortgages
– How to pay traffic tickets on-line
– How to request postponement or excusal of jury duty
– How to obtain passport and marriage license information
– How to locate links to other local and state agencies
Pre-registration required. To register, contact the Lake Kennedy Center at (239) 574-0575.
Spaghetti and meatballs dinner drive up set
A spaghetti and meatballs dinner drive up will be held on June 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Lehigh Regional Medical Center
The event will benefit Destiny Diaper Bank.
The cost is $10 per dinner. There are 100 dinners available.
Tickets are for sale at the Lehigh Acres Chamber of Commerce or LRMC, or call (239) 938-4900.
Hurricane Preparedness Seminars planned
Lee County Emergency Management, in coordination with partner agencies, will offer a series of public Hurricane Preparedness Seminars during June.
They will be held:
– June 25 at 2 p.m. at Lakes Regional Library, 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers
– June 25 at 6 p.m. at North Fort Myers Community Park Recreation Center, 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers
– June 29 at 6 p.m. at Pine Island United Methodist Church, 5701 Pine Island Road, Bokeelia
– June 30 at 6 p.m. at Bonita Springs Parks and Recreation Gymnasium, 26740 Pine Ave., Bonita Springs
Attendees will learn how to prepare for hurricane season, including information about emergency plans, disaster supply kits, evacuation zones and public shelters.
They will receive a copy of the 2015-16 All Hazards Guide and other useful information.
For information, call (239) 533-0622.
Free presentation on growing summer foods
The free presentation “Learn What Foods to Grow in Summer” will be held on June 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. at East County Regional Library, at 881 N. Gunnery Road.
The guest speaker is Karen Harty, a UF/IFAS Lee County master gardener and executive director of Grow A Gardener.
She will introduce attendees to plants that grow well during the hot and humid summers, as well as how to solarize garden beds.
For information, contact Harty at (610) 530-8883.
Artist of the Month named
Arts of the Inland member June DeVincent is the Artist of the Month for June at the AOI Gallery in the cafe at Lehigh Regional Medical Center, 1500 Lee Blvd.
Stop in and see her award-winning art Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If you are an AOI member and would like to participate in Artist of the Month, contact Donna Thewlis at (239) 339-7265.
Summer Youth Program in need of participants
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office will host its Summer Youth Program in 10 schools this year.
The following schools are still in need of participants:
– Alva Middle: July 6-9
– Three Oaks Middle: July 13-16
– Oak Hammock Middle: July 27-30
– Gulf Middle: Aug. 3-6
The program is designed to help students learn more about crime prevention, intervention, legal consequences and accountability.
The LCSO is also holding a food drive campaign for local needy families. Each child is asked to donate food cans and will learn the importance of caring and being involved in thire community.
Anyone interested in participating in the program can contact Pam Dobson at (239) 258-3200.
Youth Gardening Camp Day scheduled
Lee County 4-H and Lee County Parks and Recreation will host a Youth Gardening Camp Day on July 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lee County 4-H Building, at 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers.
Youth will learn about herbs, seeds and worms, as well as how to make the following to take home: an herb garden, which can be entered in the fair next year; seed tape; a pomander; garden marker; shoebox worm bin; and more.
It is open to ages 9-18; a 4-H membership is not required.
Campers will work with dirt and concrete, so wear old clothes and shoes that can get soiled.
The camp fee is $10 and all supplies are included; lunch is not included, so bring a lunch.
Class size is limited.
Register at Eventbrite online at: www.eventbrite.com.
For information, contact Cathy Suggs at (239) 850-4175, or Karen Harty at (610) 530-8883.
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 the website online: www.healthyharvestfarms.org.
Community pool hosting classes
The Lehigh Acres Community Pool, at 1400 W. Fifth St., is heated and open year-round.
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.
Lee County Community Band taking members
The Lee County Community 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.
Farmer’s Market now 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.
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.
Lehigh 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.
Lehigh Singers seeking 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.
Of Special Note (6/24/15)
Theater playing ‘Out of Order’
The Off Broadway Palm Theatre presents “Out of Order,” playing now through Aug. 1.
Richard Willey, a government junior minister, secretly plans to spend the evening with Jane Worthington, one of the opposition’s typists. When a body is discovered in the hotel’s window, chaos breaks loose and their rendezvous risks being made public.
Desperately trying to keep his secret, Richard calls his assistant for help. Add in a suspicious hotel manager, a cunning waiter, a very attentive private detective, an angry husband, a furious wife and an unconscious nurse and Richard’s got one unforgettable evening.
The Off Broadway Palm Theatre is an intimate 100-seat venue located in the main lobby of Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre.
Performances are Wednesday through Sunday evenings with selected matinees.
Ticket prices range from $31 to $51, with group discounts available for parties of 20 or more. Tickets can be reserved by calling (239) 278-4422, visiting: www.broadwaypalm.com or stopping by the box office at 1380 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers.
Input sought on new park in Lee County
Lee County will hold an open house to view drawings of a proposed 30-acre park today, June 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Alva Community Center, 21471 N. River Road, Alva.
The property is off of Joel Boulevard, about 1.5 miles south of Palm Beach Boulevard.
The open house will be formatted as a drop-in for the community to interact with county staff.
Members of the public are invited to provide input to help shape the final design and suggestions on naming the new park.
Preliminary plans call for the park to contain various demonstration areas, where visitors will learn about urban farming techniques.
Additionally, the facility will contain shaded picnic areas, a playground, primitive and multi-use trails, a marsh area for wading birds, restrooms and parking.
For information, call (239) 533-7275 or visit online at: www.LeeParks.org.
Seminar on records scheduled for public
A seminar on public records will be held today, June 24, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at the Lake Kennedy Senior Center, at 400 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral.
Clerk of Court Linda Doggett will guide attendees through the information available on the Lee County Clerk of Court website.
Participants will learn:
– What to do if you suspect fraud, waste or financial mismanagement involving court-appointed guardians over elderly, minor children and incapacitated individuals
– How to report guardianship fraud
– How to review the civil and criminal public records of prospective tenants or employees, or when choosing a doctor or selecting a local contractor
– How to obtain copies of deeds and mortgages
– How to pay traffic tickets on-line
– How to request postponement or excusal of jury duty
– How to obtain passport and marriage license information
– How to locate links to other local and state agencies
Pre-registration required. To register, contact the Lake Kennedy Center at (239) 574-0575.
Spaghetti and meatballs dinner drive up set
A spaghetti and meatballs dinner drive up will be held on June 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Lehigh Regional Medical Center
The event will benefit Destiny Diaper Bank.
The cost is $10 per dinner. There are 100 dinners available.
Tickets are for sale at the Lehigh Acres Chamber of Commerce or LRMC, or call (239) 938-4900.
Hurricane Preparedness Seminars planned
Lee County Emergency Management, in coordination with partner agencies, will offer a series of public Hurricane Preparedness Seminars during June.
They will be held:
– June 25 at 2 p.m. at Lakes Regional Library, 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers
– June 25 at 6 p.m. at North Fort Myers Community Park Recreation Center, 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers
– June 29 at 6 p.m. at Pine Island United Methodist Church, 5701 Pine Island Road, Bokeelia
– June 30 at 6 p.m. at Bonita Springs Parks and Recreation Gymnasium, 26740 Pine Ave., Bonita Springs
Attendees will learn how to prepare for hurricane season, including information about emergency plans, disaster supply kits, evacuation zones and public shelters.
They will receive a copy of the 2015-16 All Hazards Guide and other useful information.
For information, call (239) 533-0622.
Free presentation on growing summer foods
The free presentation “Learn What Foods to Grow in Summer” will be held on June 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. at East County Regional Library, at 881 N. Gunnery Road.
The guest speaker is Karen Harty, a UF/IFAS Lee County master gardener and executive director of Grow A Gardener.
She will introduce attendees to plants that grow well during the hot and humid summers, as well as how to solarize garden beds.
For information, contact Harty at (610) 530-8883.
Artist of the Month named
Arts of the Inland member June DeVincent is the Artist of the Month for June at the AOI Gallery in the cafe at Lehigh Regional Medical Center, 1500 Lee Blvd.
Stop in and see her award-winning art Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If you are an AOI member and would like to participate in Artist of the Month, contact Donna Thewlis at (239) 339-7265.
Summer Youth Program in need of participants
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office will host its Summer Youth Program in 10 schools this year.
The following schools are still in need of participants:
– Alva Middle: July 6-9
– Three Oaks Middle: July 13-16
– Oak Hammock Middle: July 27-30
– Gulf Middle: Aug. 3-6
The program is designed to help students learn more about crime prevention, intervention, legal consequences and accountability.
The LCSO is also holding a food drive campaign for local needy families. Each child is asked to donate food cans and will learn the importance of caring and being involved in thire community.
Anyone interested in participating in the program can contact Pam Dobson at (239) 258-3200.
Youth Gardening Camp Day scheduled
Lee County 4-H and Lee County Parks and Recreation will host a Youth Gardening Camp Day on July 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lee County 4-H Building, at 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers.
Youth will learn about herbs, seeds and worms, as well as how to make the following to take home: an herb garden, which can be entered in the fair next year; seed tape; a pomander; garden marker; shoebox worm bin; and more.
It is open to ages 9-18; a 4-H membership is not required.
Campers will work with dirt and concrete, so wear old clothes and shoes that can get soiled.
The camp fee is $10 and all supplies are included; lunch is not included, so bring a lunch.
Class size is limited.
Register at Eventbrite online at: www.eventbrite.com.
For information, contact Cathy Suggs at (239) 850-4175, or Karen Harty at (610) 530-8883.
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 the website online: www.healthyharvestfarms.org.
Community pool hosting classes
The Lehigh Acres Community Pool, at 1400 W. Fifth St., is heated and open year-round.
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.
Lee County Community Band taking members
The Lee County Community 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.
Farmer’s Market now 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.
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.
Lehigh 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.
Lehigh Singers seeking 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.
Of Special Note (6/24/15)
Theater playing ‘Out of Order’
The Off Broadway Palm Theatre presents “Out of Order,” playing now through Aug. 1.
Richard Willey, a government junior minister, secretly plans to spend the evening with Jane Worthington, one of the opposition’s typists. When a body is discovered in the hotel’s window, chaos breaks loose and their rendezvous risks being made public.
Desperately trying to keep his secret, Richard calls his assistant for help. Add in a suspicious hotel manager, a cunning waiter, a very attentive private detective, an angry husband, a furious wife and an unconscious nurse and Richard’s got one unforgettable evening.
The Off Broadway Palm Theatre is an intimate 100-seat venue located in the main lobby of Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre.
Performances are Wednesday through Sunday evenings with selected matinees.
Ticket prices range from $31 to $51, with group discounts available for parties of 20 or more. Tickets can be reserved by calling (239) 278-4422, visiting: www.broadwaypalm.com or stopping by the box office at 1380 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers.
Input sought on new park in Lee County
Lee County will hold an open house to view drawings of a proposed 30-acre park today, June 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Alva Community Center, 21471 N. River Road, Alva.
The property is off of Joel Boulevard, about 1.5 miles south of Palm Beach Boulevard.
The open house will be formatted as a drop-in for the community to interact with county staff.
Members of the public are invited to provide input to help shape the final design and suggestions on naming the new park.
Preliminary plans call for the park to contain various demonstration areas, where visitors will learn about urban farming techniques.
Additionally, the facility will contain shaded picnic areas, a playground, primitive and multi-use trails, a marsh area for wading birds, restrooms and parking.
For information, call (239) 533-7275 or visit online at: www.LeeParks.org.
Seminar on records scheduled for public
A seminar on public records will be held today, June 24, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at the Lake Kennedy Senior Center, at 400 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral.
Clerk of Court Linda Doggett will guide attendees through the information available on the Lee County Clerk of Court website.
Participants will learn:
– What to do if you suspect fraud, waste or financial mismanagement involving court-appointed guardians over elderly, minor children and incapacitated individuals
– How to report guardianship fraud
– How to review the civil and criminal public records of prospective tenants or employees, or when choosing a doctor or selecting a local contractor
– How to obtain copies of deeds and mortgages
– How to pay traffic tickets on-line
– How to request postponement or excusal of jury duty
– How to obtain passport and marriage license information
– How to locate links to other local and state agencies
Pre-registration required. To register, contact the Lake Kennedy Center at (239) 574-0575.
Spaghetti and meatballs dinner drive up set
A spaghetti and meatballs dinner drive up will be held on June 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Lehigh Regional Medical Center
The event will benefit Destiny Diaper Bank.
The cost is $10 per dinner. There are 100 dinners available.
Tickets are for sale at the Lehigh Acres Chamber of Commerce or LRMC, or call (239) 938-4900.
Hurricane Preparedness Seminars planned
Lee County Emergency Management, in coordination with partner agencies, will offer a series of public Hurricane Preparedness Seminars during June.
They will be held:
– June 25 at 2 p.m. at Lakes Regional Library, 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers
– June 25 at 6 p.m. at North Fort Myers Community Park Recreation Center, 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers
– June 29 at 6 p.m. at Pine Island United Methodist Church, 5701 Pine Island Road, Bokeelia
– June 30 at 6 p.m. at Bonita Springs Parks and Recreation Gymnasium, 26740 Pine Ave., Bonita Springs
Attendees will learn how to prepare for hurricane season, including information about emergency plans, disaster supply kits, evacuation zones and public shelters.
They will receive a copy of the 2015-16 All Hazards Guide and other useful information.
For information, call (239) 533-0622.
Free presentation on growing summer foods
The free presentation “Learn What Foods to Grow in Summer” will be held on June 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. at East County Regional Library, at 881 N. Gunnery Road.
The guest speaker is Karen Harty, a UF/IFAS Lee County master gardener and executive director of Grow A Gardener.
She will introduce attendees to plants that grow well during the hot and humid summers, as well as how to solarize garden beds.
For information, contact Harty at (610) 530-8883.
Artist of the Month named
Arts of the Inland member June DeVincent is the Artist of the Month for June at the AOI Gallery in the cafe at Lehigh Regional Medical Center, 1500 Lee Blvd.
Stop in and see her award-winning art Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If you are an AOI member and would like to participate in Artist of the Month, contact Donna Thewlis at (239) 339-7265.
Summer Youth Program in need of participants
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office will host its Summer Youth Program in 10 schools this year.
The following schools are still in need of participants:
– Alva Middle: July 6-9
– Three Oaks Middle: July 13-16
– Oak Hammock Middle: July 27-30
– Gulf Middle: Aug. 3-6
The program is designed to help students learn more about crime prevention, intervention, legal consequences and accountability.
The LCSO is also holding a food drive campaign for local needy families. Each child is asked to donate food cans and will learn the importance of caring and being involved in thire community.
Anyone interested in participating in the program can contact Pam Dobson at (239) 258-3200.
Youth Gardening Camp Day scheduled
Lee County 4-H and Lee County Parks and Recreation will host a Youth Gardening Camp Day on July 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lee County 4-H Building, at 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers.
Youth will learn about herbs, seeds and worms, as well as how to make the following to take home: an herb garden, which can be entered in the fair next year; seed tape; a pomander; garden marker; shoebox worm bin; and more.
It is open to ages 9-18; a 4-H membership is not required.
Campers will work with dirt and concrete, so wear old clothes and shoes that can get soiled.
The camp fee is $10 and all supplies are included; lunch is not included, so bring a lunch.
Class size is limited.
Register at Eventbrite online at: www.eventbrite.com.
For information, contact Cathy Suggs at (239) 850-4175, or Karen Harty at (610) 530-8883.
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 the website online: www.healthyharvestfarms.org.
Community pool hosting classes
The Lehigh Acres Community Pool, at 1400 W. Fifth St., is heated and open year-round.
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.
Lee County Community Band taking members
The Lee County Community 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.
Farmer’s Market now 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.
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.
Lehigh 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.
Lehigh Singers seeking 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.
Of Special Note (6/24/15)
Theater playing ‘Out of Order’
The Off Broadway Palm Theatre presents “Out of Order,” playing now through Aug. 1.
Richard Willey, a government junior minister, secretly plans to spend the evening with Jane Worthington, one of the opposition’s typists. When a body is discovered in the hotel’s window, chaos breaks loose and their rendezvous risks being made public.
Desperately trying to keep his secret, Richard calls his assistant for help. Add in a suspicious hotel manager, a cunning waiter, a very attentive private detective, an angry husband, a furious wife and an unconscious nurse and Richard’s got one unforgettable evening.
The Off Broadway Palm Theatre is an intimate 100-seat venue located in the main lobby of Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre.
Performances are Wednesday through Sunday evenings with selected matinees.
Ticket prices range from $31 to $51, with group discounts available for parties of 20 or more. Tickets can be reserved by calling (239) 278-4422, visiting: www.broadwaypalm.com or stopping by the box office at 1380 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers.
Input sought on new park in Lee County
Lee County will hold an open house to view drawings of a proposed 30-acre park today, June 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Alva Community Center, 21471 N. River Road, Alva.
The property is off of Joel Boulevard, about 1.5 miles south of Palm Beach Boulevard.
The open house will be formatted as a drop-in for the community to interact with county staff.
Members of the public are invited to provide input to help shape the final design and suggestions on naming the new park.
Preliminary plans call for the park to contain various demonstration areas, where visitors will learn about urban farming techniques.
Additionally, the facility will contain shaded picnic areas, a playground, primitive and multi-use trails, a marsh area for wading birds, restrooms and parking.
For information, call (239) 533-7275 or visit online at: www.LeeParks.org.
Seminar on records scheduled for public
A seminar on public records will be held today, June 24, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at the Lake Kennedy Senior Center, at 400 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral.
Clerk of Court Linda Doggett will guide attendees through the information available on the Lee County Clerk of Court website.
Participants will learn:
– What to do if you suspect fraud, waste or financial mismanagement involving court-appointed guardians over elderly, minor children and incapacitated individuals
– How to report guardianship fraud
– How to review the civil and criminal public records of prospective tenants or employees, or when choosing a doctor or selecting a local contractor
– How to obtain copies of deeds and mortgages
– How to pay traffic tickets on-line
– How to request postponement or excusal of jury duty
– How to obtain passport and marriage license information
– How to locate links to other local and state agencies
Pre-registration required. To register, contact the Lake Kennedy Center at (239) 574-0575.
Spaghetti and meatballs dinner drive up set
A spaghetti and meatballs dinner drive up will be held on June 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Lehigh Regional Medical Center
The event will benefit Destiny Diaper Bank.
The cost is $10 per dinner. There are 100 dinners available.
Tickets are for sale at the Lehigh Acres Chamber of Commerce or LRMC, or call (239) 938-4900.
Hurricane Preparedness Seminars planned
Lee County Emergency Management, in coordination with partner agencies, will offer a series of public Hurricane Preparedness Seminars during June.
They will be held:
– June 25 at 2 p.m. at Lakes Regional Library, 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers
– June 25 at 6 p.m. at North Fort Myers Community Park Recreation Center, 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers
– June 29 at 6 p.m. at Pine Island United Methodist Church, 5701 Pine Island Road, Bokeelia
– June 30 at 6 p.m. at Bonita Springs Parks and Recreation Gymnasium, 26740 Pine Ave., Bonita Springs
Attendees will learn how to prepare for hurricane season, including information about emergency plans, disaster supply kits, evacuation zones and public shelters.
They will receive a copy of the 2015-16 All Hazards Guide and other useful information.
For information, call (239) 533-0622.
Free presentation on growing summer foods
The free presentation “Learn What Foods to Grow in Summer” will be held on June 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. at East County Regional Library, at 881 N. Gunnery Road.
The guest speaker is Karen Harty, a UF/IFAS Lee County master gardener and executive director of Grow A Gardener.
She will introduce attendees to plants that grow well during the hot and humid summers, as well as how to solarize garden beds.
For information, contact Harty at (610) 530-8883.
Artist of the Month named
Arts of the Inland member June DeVincent is the Artist of the Month for June at the AOI Gallery in the cafe at Lehigh Regional Medical Center, 1500 Lee Blvd.
Stop in and see her award-winning art Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If you are an AOI member and would like to participate in Artist of the Month, contact Donna Thewlis at (239) 339-7265.
Summer Youth Program in need of participants
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office will host its Summer Youth Program in 10 schools this year.
The following schools are still in need of participants:
– Alva Middle: July 6-9
– Three Oaks Middle: July 13-16
– Oak Hammock Middle: July 27-30
– Gulf Middle: Aug. 3-6
The program is designed to help students learn more about crime prevention, intervention, legal consequences and accountability.
The LCSO is also holding a food drive campaign for local needy families. Each child is asked to donate food cans and will learn the importance of caring and being involved in thire community.
Anyone interested in participating in the program can contact Pam Dobson at (239) 258-3200.
Youth Gardening Camp Day scheduled
Lee County 4-H and Lee County Parks and Recreation will host a Youth Gardening Camp Day on July 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lee County 4-H Building, at 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers.
Youth will learn about herbs, seeds and worms, as well as how to make the following to take home: an herb garden, which can be entered in the fair next year; seed tape; a pomander; garden marker; shoebox worm bin; and more.
It is open to ages 9-18; a 4-H membership is not required.
Campers will work with dirt and concrete, so wear old clothes and shoes that can get soiled.
The camp fee is $10 and all supplies are included; lunch is not included, so bring a lunch.
Class size is limited.
Register at Eventbrite online at: www.eventbrite.com.
For information, contact Cathy Suggs at (239) 850-4175, or Karen Harty at (610) 530-8883.
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 the website online: www.healthyharvestfarms.org.
Community pool hosting classes
The Lehigh Acres Community Pool, at 1400 W. Fifth St., is heated and open year-round.
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.
Lee County Community Band taking members
The Lee County Community 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.
Farmer’s Market now 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.
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.
Lehigh 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.
Lehigh Singers seeking 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.
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