Of Special Note (8/19/15)

By Staff | Aug 19, 2015

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.

Chamber planning bowling tournament

The Greater Lehigh Acres Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a bowling tournament on Aug. 28 starting at 6 p.m. at Bowland, at 1244 Business Way.

Teams with up to five players and two games are planned. There will be raffles, prizes and more.

Cost is $15 per person and includes a ball and shoes; guests are $5 per person. To sign up, call (239) 369-3322.

Broadway Palm to host auditions

Broadway Palm is holding open auditions for its upcoming 23rd Season on Aug. 30 at 1380 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers.

Ages 7-17 will audition at 1 p.m., and ages 18 and up will audition at 3 p.m.

A sign-up sheet will be available at noon for ages 7-17, then at 2:30 p.m. for ages 18 and up.

Auditions are on a first-come, first-served basis; no appointments will be taken.

The musical productions on the main stage with roles available are “A Wonderful Life,” “Show Boat,” “Sister Act” and “Funny Girl.”

The Off Broadway Palm is casting for the musical “Plaid Tidings” and the comedies “Unnecessary Farce” and “Who’s Under Where?”

Anyone interested in auditioning should bring a current headshot/picture and resume.

Those auditioning for a musical need to be prepared to sing 16 bars that best shows off your range. Bring sheet music in the proper key; an accompanist will be provided (no recorded music accepted.)

Songs should be in the musical theatre genre.

After the vocal audition, you may be asked to attend a dance or reading audition.

Those auditioning for a comedy need to have a comic monologue prepared.

Allow yourself enough time to be seen and possibly be called back to read or dance.

Productions require a two-week process with daily rehearsals; you must be available for the rehearsal process and all performances.

Performances are Tuesday through Sunday evenings, with selected matinees on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday or Sunday.

We do our best to work around school hours for children; all children’s roles are double cast and will alternate performances.

For information and schedules, visit: www.BroadwayPalm.com or call (239) 278-4422

Artist of the Month named

Joan Benner is the Artist of the Month for August 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.

For information, call Donna Thewlis at (239) 339-7265.

Boot camps focus on fitness and 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 Band open for 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.

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.

For information, visit online at: www.buylocallee.com.