Of Special Note (7/22/15)
Healthy Harvest to host scavenger hunt
A scavenger hunt will be held on July 25 starting at 10 a.m. at Healthy Harvest Farms, at 605 Mirror Lakes Drive.
Each destination point will consist of a challenge to accept or wait 15 minutes to get a clue to the next destination and challenge.
The top three finishers will be treated to prizes; a celebration will be held at the end for participants.
The entry fee for a team of two is $25 or $30 for three people.
For information, call (239) 938-4613 or visit: www.healthyharvestfarms.org.
Free parking last weekend in July
Parking fees will be waived on July 25-26 at Lee County-managed boat ramps and regional parks, and admission will be waived at the county’s swimming pools in recognition of National Park and Recreation Month.
There will be 24 sites at which no fees will be applied, including:
– Regional parks: Lakes Park, Manatee Park, Hickey’s Creek Mitigation Park, Caloosahatchee Regional Park, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve and Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve
– Beach sites: Bonita Beach Accesses No. 1 and No. 10, Bonita Beach Park, Bowditch Point and Lynn Hall Memorial Park, Bunche Beach, Bowman’s Beach and Turner Beach (north side only of Blind Pass)
– Boat ramps: Punta Rassa, Matlacha, Alva, Davis, Pine Island Commercial Marina and Imperial River
– Pools: Lehigh Community Pool, North Fort Myers Community Pool, Pine Island Community Pool and San Carlos Community Pool
The city of Cape Coral is also participating by waiving fees at its five boat ramps, including the Yacht Club Boat Ramp, Horton Park, Rosen Park, Burnt Store Marina and BMX Boat Ramp.
Lee County Summer Camps are also participating. Each camp site will provide an activity or project to showcase within its park setting.
For information, contact (239) 533-7275, leeparks@leegov.com or: www.leeparks.org.
Artists of the Month named for July
Maureen G. Hahn is the Artist of the Month for July at the Arts of the Inland gallery in the cafe at Lehigh Regional Medical Center, 1500 Lee Blvd.
Stop in and view her artwork Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Penny Fox is the Artist of the Month for July at the Arts of the Inland gallery at Barron Park House, at 471 N. Lee St., LaBelle.
Stop in and view her artwork Thursday-Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For information, email artsinland@gmail.com or call (239) 303-5849.
Supervisor of Elections to host open house
Lee County Supervisor of Elections Sharon Harrington will host an open house on Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. at the Lee County Elections Center, at 13180 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, to demonstrate the Elections Systems & Software’s Express Vote, the Americans with Disabilities compliant voting system.
Representatives from ES&S will be available to assist with hands-on demonstrations and answer questions.
The public is invited to attend and learn about the system.
For information, call (239) LEE-VOTE (533-8683) or visit: www.leeelections.com.
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 want to join, call (239) 822-1890 for an audition.
Of Special Note (7/22/15)
Healthy Harvest to host scavenger hunt
A scavenger hunt will be held on July 25 starting at 10 a.m. at Healthy Harvest Farms, at 605 Mirror Lakes Drive.
Each destination point will consist of a challenge to accept or wait 15 minutes to get a clue to the next destination and challenge.
The top three finishers will be treated to prizes; a celebration will be held at the end for participants.
The entry fee for a team of two is $25 or $30 for three people.
For information, call (239) 938-4613 or visit: www.healthyharvestfarms.org.
Free parking last weekend in July
Parking fees will be waived on July 25-26 at Lee County-managed boat ramps and regional parks, and admission will be waived at the county’s swimming pools in recognition of National Park and Recreation Month.
There will be 24 sites at which no fees will be applied, including:
– Regional parks: Lakes Park, Manatee Park, Hickey’s Creek Mitigation Park, Caloosahatchee Regional Park, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve and Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve
– Beach sites: Bonita Beach Accesses No. 1 and No. 10, Bonita Beach Park, Bowditch Point and Lynn Hall Memorial Park, Bunche Beach, Bowman’s Beach and Turner Beach (north side only of Blind Pass)
– Boat ramps: Punta Rassa, Matlacha, Alva, Davis, Pine Island Commercial Marina and Imperial River
– Pools: Lehigh Community Pool, North Fort Myers Community Pool, Pine Island Community Pool and San Carlos Community Pool
The city of Cape Coral is also participating by waiving fees at its five boat ramps, including the Yacht Club Boat Ramp, Horton Park, Rosen Park, Burnt Store Marina and BMX Boat Ramp.
Lee County Summer Camps are also participating. Each camp site will provide an activity or project to showcase within its park setting.
For information, contact (239) 533-7275, leeparks@leegov.com or: www.leeparks.org.
Artists of the Month named for July
Maureen G. Hahn is the Artist of the Month for July at the Arts of the Inland gallery in the cafe at Lehigh Regional Medical Center, 1500 Lee Blvd.
Stop in and view her artwork Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Penny Fox is the Artist of the Month for July at the Arts of the Inland gallery at Barron Park House, at 471 N. Lee St., LaBelle.
Stop in and view her artwork Thursday-Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For information, email artsinland@gmail.com or call (239) 303-5849.
Supervisor of Elections to host open house
Lee County Supervisor of Elections Sharon Harrington will host an open house on Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. at the Lee County Elections Center, at 13180 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, to demonstrate the Elections Systems & Software’s Express Vote, the Americans with Disabilities compliant voting system.
Representatives from ES&S will be available to assist with hands-on demonstrations and answer questions.
The public is invited to attend and learn about the system.
For information, call (239) LEE-VOTE (533-8683) or visit: www.leeelections.com.
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 want to join, call (239) 822-1890 for an audition.
Of Special Note (7/22/15)
Healthy Harvest to host scavenger hunt
A scavenger hunt will be held on July 25 starting at 10 a.m. at Healthy Harvest Farms, at 605 Mirror Lakes Drive.
Each destination point will consist of a challenge to accept or wait 15 minutes to get a clue to the next destination and challenge.
The top three finishers will be treated to prizes; a celebration will be held at the end for participants.
The entry fee for a team of two is $25 or $30 for three people.
For information, call (239) 938-4613 or visit: www.healthyharvestfarms.org.
Free parking last weekend in July
Parking fees will be waived on July 25-26 at Lee County-managed boat ramps and regional parks, and admission will be waived at the county’s swimming pools in recognition of National Park and Recreation Month.
There will be 24 sites at which no fees will be applied, including:
– Regional parks: Lakes Park, Manatee Park, Hickey’s Creek Mitigation Park, Caloosahatchee Regional Park, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve and Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve
– Beach sites: Bonita Beach Accesses No. 1 and No. 10, Bonita Beach Park, Bowditch Point and Lynn Hall Memorial Park, Bunche Beach, Bowman’s Beach and Turner Beach (north side only of Blind Pass)
– Boat ramps: Punta Rassa, Matlacha, Alva, Davis, Pine Island Commercial Marina and Imperial River
– Pools: Lehigh Community Pool, North Fort Myers Community Pool, Pine Island Community Pool and San Carlos Community Pool
The city of Cape Coral is also participating by waiving fees at its five boat ramps, including the Yacht Club Boat Ramp, Horton Park, Rosen Park, Burnt Store Marina and BMX Boat Ramp.
Lee County Summer Camps are also participating. Each camp site will provide an activity or project to showcase within its park setting.
For information, contact (239) 533-7275, leeparks@leegov.com or: www.leeparks.org.
Artists of the Month named for July
Maureen G. Hahn is the Artist of the Month for July at the Arts of the Inland gallery in the cafe at Lehigh Regional Medical Center, 1500 Lee Blvd.
Stop in and view her artwork Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Penny Fox is the Artist of the Month for July at the Arts of the Inland gallery at Barron Park House, at 471 N. Lee St., LaBelle.
Stop in and view her artwork Thursday-Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For information, email artsinland@gmail.com or call (239) 303-5849.
Supervisor of Elections to host open house
Lee County Supervisor of Elections Sharon Harrington will host an open house on Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. at the Lee County Elections Center, at 13180 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, to demonstrate the Elections Systems & Software’s Express Vote, the Americans with Disabilities compliant voting system.
Representatives from ES&S will be available to assist with hands-on demonstrations and answer questions.
The public is invited to attend and learn about the system.
For information, call (239) LEE-VOTE (533-8683) or visit: www.leeelections.com.
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 want to join, call (239) 822-1890 for an audition.
Of Special Note (7/22/15)
Healthy Harvest to host scavenger hunt
A scavenger hunt will be held on July 25 starting at 10 a.m. at Healthy Harvest Farms, at 605 Mirror Lakes Drive.
Each destination point will consist of a challenge to accept or wait 15 minutes to get a clue to the next destination and challenge.
The top three finishers will be treated to prizes; a celebration will be held at the end for participants.
The entry fee for a team of two is $25 or $30 for three people.
For information, call (239) 938-4613 or visit: www.healthyharvestfarms.org.
Free parking last weekend in July
Parking fees will be waived on July 25-26 at Lee County-managed boat ramps and regional parks, and admission will be waived at the county’s swimming pools in recognition of National Park and Recreation Month.
There will be 24 sites at which no fees will be applied, including:
– Regional parks: Lakes Park, Manatee Park, Hickey’s Creek Mitigation Park, Caloosahatchee Regional Park, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve and Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve
– Beach sites: Bonita Beach Accesses No. 1 and No. 10, Bonita Beach Park, Bowditch Point and Lynn Hall Memorial Park, Bunche Beach, Bowman’s Beach and Turner Beach (north side only of Blind Pass)
– Boat ramps: Punta Rassa, Matlacha, Alva, Davis, Pine Island Commercial Marina and Imperial River
– Pools: Lehigh Community Pool, North Fort Myers Community Pool, Pine Island Community Pool and San Carlos Community Pool
The city of Cape Coral is also participating by waiving fees at its five boat ramps, including the Yacht Club Boat Ramp, Horton Park, Rosen Park, Burnt Store Marina and BMX Boat Ramp.
Lee County Summer Camps are also participating. Each camp site will provide an activity or project to showcase within its park setting.
For information, contact (239) 533-7275, leeparks@leegov.com or: www.leeparks.org.
Artists of the Month named for July
Maureen G. Hahn is the Artist of the Month for July at the Arts of the Inland gallery in the cafe at Lehigh Regional Medical Center, 1500 Lee Blvd.
Stop in and view her artwork Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Penny Fox is the Artist of the Month for July at the Arts of the Inland gallery at Barron Park House, at 471 N. Lee St., LaBelle.
Stop in and view her artwork Thursday-Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For information, email artsinland@gmail.com or call (239) 303-5849.
Supervisor of Elections to host open house
Lee County Supervisor of Elections Sharon Harrington will host an open house on Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. at the Lee County Elections Center, at 13180 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, to demonstrate the Elections Systems & Software’s Express Vote, the Americans with Disabilities compliant voting system.
Representatives from ES&S will be available to assist with hands-on demonstrations and answer questions.
The public is invited to attend and learn about the system.
For information, call (239) LEE-VOTE (533-8683) or visit: www.leeelections.com.
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 want to join, call (239) 822-1890 for an audition.
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