Of Special Note (8/5/15)
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.
Gulf Coast Writers announce speaker
The Gulf Coast Writers Association will meet on Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, at 7401 Winkler Road, Fort Myers.
Speaker Robert McCarthy will discuss critique group guidelines in fiction, non-fiction and poetry, and proofreading marks from “The Chicago Manual of Style.”
Since 1979, McCarthy has been a professional writer, editor and producer in freelance and corporate positions. He published an E-book in 2014, “Collaborative Blogging: A Team Approach to Social Media in 6 Easy Steps.”
There will also be a presentation by members Richard Georgian and Denise Holbrook.
Members and first-time visitors are free of charge; guests are $5.
For information, call (239) 247-4515 or visit: www.gulfwriters.org.
Edible Gardening Exchange to meet
The Edible Gardening Exchange will meet on Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the North Fort Myers Community Center, at 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers. An informal chat on edibles will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Debbie Hughes, senior horticulturist for the Edison Ford Winter Estates, will discuss herb gardening in Southwest Florida.
The membership fee for the meetings is $10. In addition, a $10 Lee Parks and Recreation lifetime membership of is required.
Consider bringing something to share with other gardeners.
For information, contact Karen Harty at (610)?530-8883.
Auxiliary needs donations for sale
The Lehigh Acres American Legion Auxiliary Unit 323 will host a garage sale on Aug. 22 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Post Home, at 1124 Ashlar Drive.
Any donations may be brought to the post from Aug. 16-21.
The proceeds will go toward a donation to the Fisher House.
For information, call Teresa Morgan at (239)?369-3178.
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 holding 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.
Community Band open to new 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.
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 (8/5/15)
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.
Gulf Coast Writers announce speaker
The Gulf Coast Writers Association will meet on Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, at 7401 Winkler Road, Fort Myers.
Speaker Robert McCarthy will discuss critique group guidelines in fiction, non-fiction and poetry, and proofreading marks from “The Chicago Manual of Style.”
Since 1979, McCarthy has been a professional writer, editor and producer in freelance and corporate positions. He published an E-book in 2014, “Collaborative Blogging: A Team Approach to Social Media in 6 Easy Steps.”
There will also be a presentation by members Richard Georgian and Denise Holbrook.
Members and first-time visitors are free of charge; guests are $5.
For information, call (239) 247-4515 or visit: www.gulfwriters.org.
Edible Gardening Exchange to meet
The Edible Gardening Exchange will meet on Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the North Fort Myers Community Center, at 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers. An informal chat on edibles will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Debbie Hughes, senior horticulturist for the Edison Ford Winter Estates, will discuss herb gardening in Southwest Florida.
The membership fee for the meetings is $10. In addition, a $10 Lee Parks and Recreation lifetime membership of is required.
Consider bringing something to share with other gardeners.
For information, contact Karen Harty at (610)?530-8883.
Auxiliary needs donations for sale
The Lehigh Acres American Legion Auxiliary Unit 323 will host a garage sale on Aug. 22 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Post Home, at 1124 Ashlar Drive.
Any donations may be brought to the post from Aug. 16-21.
The proceeds will go toward a donation to the Fisher House.
For information, call Teresa Morgan at (239)?369-3178.
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 holding 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.
Community Band open to new 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.
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 (8/5/15)
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.
Gulf Coast Writers announce speaker
The Gulf Coast Writers Association will meet on Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, at 7401 Winkler Road, Fort Myers.
Speaker Robert McCarthy will discuss critique group guidelines in fiction, non-fiction and poetry, and proofreading marks from “The Chicago Manual of Style.”
Since 1979, McCarthy has been a professional writer, editor and producer in freelance and corporate positions. He published an E-book in 2014, “Collaborative Blogging: A Team Approach to Social Media in 6 Easy Steps.”
There will also be a presentation by members Richard Georgian and Denise Holbrook.
Members and first-time visitors are free of charge; guests are $5.
For information, call (239) 247-4515 or visit: www.gulfwriters.org.
Edible Gardening Exchange to meet
The Edible Gardening Exchange will meet on Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the North Fort Myers Community Center, at 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers. An informal chat on edibles will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Debbie Hughes, senior horticulturist for the Edison Ford Winter Estates, will discuss herb gardening in Southwest Florida.
The membership fee for the meetings is $10. In addition, a $10 Lee Parks and Recreation lifetime membership of is required.
Consider bringing something to share with other gardeners.
For information, contact Karen Harty at (610)?530-8883.
Auxiliary needs donations for sale
The Lehigh Acres American Legion Auxiliary Unit 323 will host a garage sale on Aug. 22 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Post Home, at 1124 Ashlar Drive.
Any donations may be brought to the post from Aug. 16-21.
The proceeds will go toward a donation to the Fisher House.
For information, call Teresa Morgan at (239)?369-3178.
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 holding 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.
Community Band open to new 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.
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 (8/5/15)
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.
Gulf Coast Writers announce speaker
The Gulf Coast Writers Association will meet on Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, at 7401 Winkler Road, Fort Myers.
Speaker Robert McCarthy will discuss critique group guidelines in fiction, non-fiction and poetry, and proofreading marks from “The Chicago Manual of Style.”
Since 1979, McCarthy has been a professional writer, editor and producer in freelance and corporate positions. He published an E-book in 2014, “Collaborative Blogging: A Team Approach to Social Media in 6 Easy Steps.”
There will also be a presentation by members Richard Georgian and Denise Holbrook.
Members and first-time visitors are free of charge; guests are $5.
For information, call (239) 247-4515 or visit: www.gulfwriters.org.
Edible Gardening Exchange to meet
The Edible Gardening Exchange will meet on Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the North Fort Myers Community Center, at 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers. An informal chat on edibles will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Debbie Hughes, senior horticulturist for the Edison Ford Winter Estates, will discuss herb gardening in Southwest Florida.
The membership fee for the meetings is $10. In addition, a $10 Lee Parks and Recreation lifetime membership of is required.
Consider bringing something to share with other gardeners.
For information, contact Karen Harty at (610)?530-8883.
Auxiliary needs donations for sale
The Lehigh Acres American Legion Auxiliary Unit 323 will host a garage sale on Aug. 22 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Post Home, at 1124 Ashlar Drive.
Any donations may be brought to the post from Aug. 16-21.
The proceeds will go toward a donation to the Fisher House.
For information, call Teresa Morgan at (239)?369-3178.
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 holding 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.
Community Band open to new 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.
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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