Of Special Note (12/9/15)
Speaker announced
The Kiwanis Club of Lehigh Acres will meet for breakfast today, Dec. 9, at 7 a.m. in the Community Room at Hope Hospice, at 1205 Wings Way.
The guest speaker will be Mike Von Plinsky, executive director and founder of Persons with Autism or Disabilities, Learn to Swim.
The public is invited to attend.
General Woman’s Club to organize pot luck
The General Woman’s Club of Lehigh Acres will meet on Dec. 11 at noon at Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 E. Leeland Heights Blvd.
A holiday pot luck luncheon is planned, and the Lehigh Acres Senior Citizens Center will perform a holiday skit.
Open to ages 21 and up.
Call Miriam Anderson at (239) 823-3892 or email generalwomansclub@yahoo.com.
Santa Fest coming
The ninth annual Santa Fest will be held on Dec. 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center, at 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers.
Enjoy holiday crafts, snacks, and visit with Santa; bring a camera for a great photo opportunity.
Admission is an unwrapped toy donation or $5 per child.
For information, contact Eryn Cope at (239) 432-2154 or visit: www.LeeParks.org.
Register for Breakfast with the Kringles
The Veterans Park Recreation Center is hosting its annual Breakfast with the Kringles on Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 55 S. Homestead Road.
It will feature a continental breakfast, holiday crafts, a dance recital by the Susan Katz Dance Group and a special visit with Mr. and Mrs. Kringle.
Each child will get a present.
Cost is $5 per child, up to age 11, and it includes everything; $3 per person ages 12 and older and it includes only breakfast.
Pre-registration is required. To register, visit: www.leeparks.org or call (239) 369-1521.
Center lists activities
The North Fort Myers Recreation Center, at 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers, will host the following:
– Dec 12: Annual community yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register for $5 per space; bring your own tables and chairs.
– Dec 12: Annual Christmas event from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Visit from Santa, a continental breakfast, children’s crafts and a holiday performance by the North Fort Myers Snap Dance Crew. Cost is $3 to participate.
For details, call (239) 533-7200 or visit: www.LeeParks.org.
Free car seat safety inspections
Kohl’s Kids Safety Program and Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida will provide free car seat safety inspections on Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Kohl’s, at 9357 Ben C Pratt/Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers.
Car seats will be available at a reduced price if your car seat is part of a recall, outdated or not the appropriate car seat for the child.
Bilingual fitting technicians will be available.
Appointments are encouraged by calling (239) 343-5224.
Italian-American Social Club to hold meeting
The St. Raphael Italian-American Social Club of Lehigh Acres will meet on Dec. 13 at 1:30 p.m. at the K of C Hall, at 1250 Business Way.
It will feature finger foods and a gift exchange.
For information, call Dolores at (239) 369-4523.
Band presents concerts
The Lee County Community Band rehearses Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Michael Lutheran School in Fort Myers.
The band will perform:
– Dec. 13
– Jan. 10
– Feb. 7
– March 13
– April 10
The scheduled concerts will take place at 3 p.m. at Cape Coral High School, at 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral.
They are free and open to the public; donations will be accepted.
New members are welcome.
For information, call Norman Jones at (239) 995-2097 or visit: www.leecountyband.org.
Workshops set
Karen Harty, a master gardener with Grow A Gardener, will present the following:
– Dec. 13: Growing tomatoes from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Southwest Florida Enterprise Center, 3903 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Suite 6, Fort Myers. Cost is $15; walk-ins are accepted.
– Dec. 19: Annual hands-on edible propagation and in-garden learning class from 10 a.m. to noon at Harty’s garden in Lehigh Acres. Learn how to create potting soil from scratch, fertilize, care and properly root plant cuttings, and take home at least three plants. Cost is $15 or free if you arrive at 9 a.m. to weed for an hour. Participants will be required to sign a release.
For information or to register, call (610) 530-8883, email GrowAGardener@gmail.com or visit: www.GrowAGardener.org.
Win a free garden
The VegHeads, a 4-H youth club, are installing one free raised vegetable garden bed, including soil, fertilizer, seeds and plants, for a holiday giveaway.
For a shot at winning the free garden, write Santa a brief letter and explain to him:
– Why you want a garden
– Why you have not made one
– Where to put the garden
Include your name, address and phone number.
Mail or drop off the letter to: Santa’s Veggie Garden, Veterans Park, 55 Homestead Road S., Lehigh Acres, Florida 33936
Deadline is 5 p.m. Dec. 14.
Edible Gardening Exchange to meet
The Edible Gardening Exchange will meet on Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the North Fort Myers Community Center, at 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers; informal chat at 5:30 p.m.
Guest speaker Gene McAvoy, Hendry County Extension director, will discuss edible garden insects in an informative presentation.
Membership through March is $10, plus a $10 Lee Parks and Recreation membership.
Bring a cup for free coffee and tea; also consider bringing something to share with the group.
Contact Karen Harty at (610)?530-8883.
Call for artists
Artists, photographers, quilters, sculptors, artisans and writers can participate in the 5th Annual Art, Craft & Music Festival.
Hosted by the Arts of the Inland and the LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation, it will be held on Jan. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Barron Park, on De Soto Avenue, in LaBelle.
A 10-by-10 space for Arts of the Inland members is $30; the non-member rate is $60.
Reserve a space by Jan. 15.
Vendor set up will begin at 8 a.m. and must be completed by 10 a.m.; tear down is after 3 p.m.
For information, contact LaVon Koenig at artsinland@gmail.com or (239) 303-5849.
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.
Boot camps focus on fitness and nutrition
The 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.
Farmers markets open
Farmers markets will be held:
– Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at JetBlue Park at Fenway South, at 11500 Fenway South Drive, Fort Myers
– Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lakes Regional Park, at 7300 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers.
Of Special Note (12/9/15)
Speaker announced
The Kiwanis Club of Lehigh Acres will meet for breakfast today, Dec. 9, at 7 a.m. in the Community Room at Hope Hospice, at 1205 Wings Way.
The guest speaker will be Mike Von Plinsky, executive director and founder of Persons with Autism or Disabilities, Learn to Swim.
The public is invited to attend.
General Woman’s Club to organize pot luck
The General Woman’s Club of Lehigh Acres will meet on Dec. 11 at noon at Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 E. Leeland Heights Blvd.
A holiday pot luck luncheon is planned, and the Lehigh Acres Senior Citizens Center will perform a holiday skit.
Open to ages 21 and up.
Call Miriam Anderson at (239) 823-3892 or email generalwomansclub@yahoo.com.
Santa Fest coming
The ninth annual Santa Fest will be held on Dec. 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center, at 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers.
Enjoy holiday crafts, snacks, and visit with Santa; bring a camera for a great photo opportunity.
Admission is an unwrapped toy donation or $5 per child.
For information, contact Eryn Cope at (239) 432-2154 or visit: www.LeeParks.org.
Register for Breakfast with the Kringles
The Veterans Park Recreation Center is hosting its annual Breakfast with the Kringles on Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 55 S. Homestead Road.
It will feature a continental breakfast, holiday crafts, a dance recital by the Susan Katz Dance Group and a special visit with Mr. and Mrs. Kringle.
Each child will get a present.
Cost is $5 per child, up to age 11, and it includes everything; $3 per person ages 12 and older and it includes only breakfast.
Pre-registration is required. To register, visit: www.leeparks.org or call (239) 369-1521.
Center lists activities
The North Fort Myers Recreation Center, at 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers, will host the following:
– Dec 12: Annual community yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register for $5 per space; bring your own tables and chairs.
– Dec 12: Annual Christmas event from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Visit from Santa, a continental breakfast, children’s crafts and a holiday performance by the North Fort Myers Snap Dance Crew. Cost is $3 to participate.
For details, call (239) 533-7200 or visit: www.LeeParks.org.
Free car seat safety inspections
Kohl’s Kids Safety Program and Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida will provide free car seat safety inspections on Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Kohl’s, at 9357 Ben C Pratt/Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers.
Car seats will be available at a reduced price if your car seat is part of a recall, outdated or not the appropriate car seat for the child.
Bilingual fitting technicians will be available.
Appointments are encouraged by calling (239) 343-5224.
Italian-American Social Club to hold meeting
The St. Raphael Italian-American Social Club of Lehigh Acres will meet on Dec. 13 at 1:30 p.m. at the K of C Hall, at 1250 Business Way.
It will feature finger foods and a gift exchange.
For information, call Dolores at (239) 369-4523.
Band presents concerts
The Lee County Community Band rehearses Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Michael Lutheran School in Fort Myers.
The band will perform:
– Dec. 13
– Jan. 10
– Feb. 7
– March 13
– April 10
The scheduled concerts will take place at 3 p.m. at Cape Coral High School, at 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral.
They are free and open to the public; donations will be accepted.
New members are welcome.
For information, call Norman Jones at (239) 995-2097 or visit: www.leecountyband.org.
Workshops set
Karen Harty, a master gardener with Grow A Gardener, will present the following:
– Dec. 13: Growing tomatoes from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Southwest Florida Enterprise Center, 3903 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Suite 6, Fort Myers. Cost is $15; walk-ins are accepted.
– Dec. 19: Annual hands-on edible propagation and in-garden learning class from 10 a.m. to noon at Harty’s garden in Lehigh Acres. Learn how to create potting soil from scratch, fertilize, care and properly root plant cuttings, and take home at least three plants. Cost is $15 or free if you arrive at 9 a.m. to weed for an hour. Participants will be required to sign a release.
For information or to register, call (610) 530-8883, email GrowAGardener@gmail.com or visit: www.GrowAGardener.org.
Win a free garden
The VegHeads, a 4-H youth club, are installing one free raised vegetable garden bed, including soil, fertilizer, seeds and plants, for a holiday giveaway.
For a shot at winning the free garden, write Santa a brief letter and explain to him:
– Why you want a garden
– Why you have not made one
– Where to put the garden
Include your name, address and phone number.
Mail or drop off the letter to: Santa’s Veggie Garden, Veterans Park, 55 Homestead Road S., Lehigh Acres, Florida 33936
Deadline is 5 p.m. Dec. 14.
Edible Gardening Exchange to meet
The Edible Gardening Exchange will meet on Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the North Fort Myers Community Center, at 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers; informal chat at 5:30 p.m.
Guest speaker Gene McAvoy, Hendry County Extension director, will discuss edible garden insects in an informative presentation.
Membership through March is $10, plus a $10 Lee Parks and Recreation membership.
Bring a cup for free coffee and tea; also consider bringing something to share with the group.
Contact Karen Harty at (610)?530-8883.
Call for artists
Artists, photographers, quilters, sculptors, artisans and writers can participate in the 5th Annual Art, Craft & Music Festival.
Hosted by the Arts of the Inland and the LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation, it will be held on Jan. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Barron Park, on De Soto Avenue, in LaBelle.
A 10-by-10 space for Arts of the Inland members is $30; the non-member rate is $60.
Reserve a space by Jan. 15.
Vendor set up will begin at 8 a.m. and must be completed by 10 a.m.; tear down is after 3 p.m.
For information, contact LaVon Koenig at artsinland@gmail.com or (239) 303-5849.
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.
Boot camps focus on fitness and nutrition
The 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.
Farmers markets open
Farmers markets will be held:
– Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at JetBlue Park at Fenway South, at 11500 Fenway South Drive, Fort Myers
– Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lakes Regional Park, at 7300 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers.
Of Special Note (12/9/15)
Speaker announced
The Kiwanis Club of Lehigh Acres will meet for breakfast today, Dec. 9, at 7 a.m. in the Community Room at Hope Hospice, at 1205 Wings Way.
The guest speaker will be Mike Von Plinsky, executive director and founder of Persons with Autism or Disabilities, Learn to Swim.
The public is invited to attend.
General Woman’s Club to organize pot luck
The General Woman’s Club of Lehigh Acres will meet on Dec. 11 at noon at Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 E. Leeland Heights Blvd.
A holiday pot luck luncheon is planned, and the Lehigh Acres Senior Citizens Center will perform a holiday skit.
Open to ages 21 and up.
Call Miriam Anderson at (239) 823-3892 or email generalwomansclub@yahoo.com.
Santa Fest coming
The ninth annual Santa Fest will be held on Dec. 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center, at 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers.
Enjoy holiday crafts, snacks, and visit with Santa; bring a camera for a great photo opportunity.
Admission is an unwrapped toy donation or $5 per child.
For information, contact Eryn Cope at (239) 432-2154 or visit: www.LeeParks.org.
Register for Breakfast with the Kringles
The Veterans Park Recreation Center is hosting its annual Breakfast with the Kringles on Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 55 S. Homestead Road.
It will feature a continental breakfast, holiday crafts, a dance recital by the Susan Katz Dance Group and a special visit with Mr. and Mrs. Kringle.
Each child will get a present.
Cost is $5 per child, up to age 11, and it includes everything; $3 per person ages 12 and older and it includes only breakfast.
Pre-registration is required. To register, visit: www.leeparks.org or call (239) 369-1521.
Center lists activities
The North Fort Myers Recreation Center, at 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers, will host the following:
– Dec 12: Annual community yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register for $5 per space; bring your own tables and chairs.
– Dec 12: Annual Christmas event from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Visit from Santa, a continental breakfast, children’s crafts and a holiday performance by the North Fort Myers Snap Dance Crew. Cost is $3 to participate.
For details, call (239) 533-7200 or visit: www.LeeParks.org.
Free car seat safety inspections
Kohl’s Kids Safety Program and Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida will provide free car seat safety inspections on Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Kohl’s, at 9357 Ben C Pratt/Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers.
Car seats will be available at a reduced price if your car seat is part of a recall, outdated or not the appropriate car seat for the child.
Bilingual fitting technicians will be available.
Appointments are encouraged by calling (239) 343-5224.
Italian-American Social Club to hold meeting
The St. Raphael Italian-American Social Club of Lehigh Acres will meet on Dec. 13 at 1:30 p.m. at the K of C Hall, at 1250 Business Way.
It will feature finger foods and a gift exchange.
For information, call Dolores at (239) 369-4523.
Band presents concerts
The Lee County Community Band rehearses Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Michael Lutheran School in Fort Myers.
The band will perform:
– Dec. 13
– Jan. 10
– Feb. 7
– March 13
– April 10
The scheduled concerts will take place at 3 p.m. at Cape Coral High School, at 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral.
They are free and open to the public; donations will be accepted.
New members are welcome.
For information, call Norman Jones at (239) 995-2097 or visit: www.leecountyband.org.
Workshops set
Karen Harty, a master gardener with Grow A Gardener, will present the following:
– Dec. 13: Growing tomatoes from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Southwest Florida Enterprise Center, 3903 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Suite 6, Fort Myers. Cost is $15; walk-ins are accepted.
– Dec. 19: Annual hands-on edible propagation and in-garden learning class from 10 a.m. to noon at Harty’s garden in Lehigh Acres. Learn how to create potting soil from scratch, fertilize, care and properly root plant cuttings, and take home at least three plants. Cost is $15 or free if you arrive at 9 a.m. to weed for an hour. Participants will be required to sign a release.
For information or to register, call (610) 530-8883, email GrowAGardener@gmail.com or visit: www.GrowAGardener.org.
Win a free garden
The VegHeads, a 4-H youth club, are installing one free raised vegetable garden bed, including soil, fertilizer, seeds and plants, for a holiday giveaway.
For a shot at winning the free garden, write Santa a brief letter and explain to him:
– Why you want a garden
– Why you have not made one
– Where to put the garden
Include your name, address and phone number.
Mail or drop off the letter to: Santa’s Veggie Garden, Veterans Park, 55 Homestead Road S., Lehigh Acres, Florida 33936
Deadline is 5 p.m. Dec. 14.
Edible Gardening Exchange to meet
The Edible Gardening Exchange will meet on Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the North Fort Myers Community Center, at 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers; informal chat at 5:30 p.m.
Guest speaker Gene McAvoy, Hendry County Extension director, will discuss edible garden insects in an informative presentation.
Membership through March is $10, plus a $10 Lee Parks and Recreation membership.
Bring a cup for free coffee and tea; also consider bringing something to share with the group.
Contact Karen Harty at (610)?530-8883.
Call for artists
Artists, photographers, quilters, sculptors, artisans and writers can participate in the 5th Annual Art, Craft & Music Festival.
Hosted by the Arts of the Inland and the LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation, it will be held on Jan. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Barron Park, on De Soto Avenue, in LaBelle.
A 10-by-10 space for Arts of the Inland members is $30; the non-member rate is $60.
Reserve a space by Jan. 15.
Vendor set up will begin at 8 a.m. and must be completed by 10 a.m.; tear down is after 3 p.m.
For information, contact LaVon Koenig at artsinland@gmail.com or (239) 303-5849.
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.
Boot camps focus on fitness and nutrition
The 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.
Farmers markets open
Farmers markets will be held:
– Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at JetBlue Park at Fenway South, at 11500 Fenway South Drive, Fort Myers
– Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lakes Regional Park, at 7300 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers.
Of Special Note (12/9/15)
Speaker announced
The Kiwanis Club of Lehigh Acres will meet for breakfast today, Dec. 9, at 7 a.m. in the Community Room at Hope Hospice, at 1205 Wings Way.
The guest speaker will be Mike Von Plinsky, executive director and founder of Persons with Autism or Disabilities, Learn to Swim.
The public is invited to attend.
General Woman’s Club to organize pot luck
The General Woman’s Club of Lehigh Acres will meet on Dec. 11 at noon at Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 E. Leeland Heights Blvd.
A holiday pot luck luncheon is planned, and the Lehigh Acres Senior Citizens Center will perform a holiday skit.
Open to ages 21 and up.
Call Miriam Anderson at (239) 823-3892 or email generalwomansclub@yahoo.com.
Santa Fest coming
The ninth annual Santa Fest will be held on Dec. 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center, at 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers.
Enjoy holiday crafts, snacks, and visit with Santa; bring a camera for a great photo opportunity.
Admission is an unwrapped toy donation or $5 per child.
For information, contact Eryn Cope at (239) 432-2154 or visit: www.LeeParks.org.
Register for Breakfast with the Kringles
The Veterans Park Recreation Center is hosting its annual Breakfast with the Kringles on Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 55 S. Homestead Road.
It will feature a continental breakfast, holiday crafts, a dance recital by the Susan Katz Dance Group and a special visit with Mr. and Mrs. Kringle.
Each child will get a present.
Cost is $5 per child, up to age 11, and it includes everything; $3 per person ages 12 and older and it includes only breakfast.
Pre-registration is required. To register, visit: www.leeparks.org or call (239) 369-1521.
Center lists activities
The North Fort Myers Recreation Center, at 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers, will host the following:
– Dec 12: Annual community yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register for $5 per space; bring your own tables and chairs.
– Dec 12: Annual Christmas event from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Visit from Santa, a continental breakfast, children’s crafts and a holiday performance by the North Fort Myers Snap Dance Crew. Cost is $3 to participate.
For details, call (239) 533-7200 or visit: www.LeeParks.org.
Free car seat safety inspections
Kohl’s Kids Safety Program and Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida will provide free car seat safety inspections on Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Kohl’s, at 9357 Ben C Pratt/Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers.
Car seats will be available at a reduced price if your car seat is part of a recall, outdated or not the appropriate car seat for the child.
Bilingual fitting technicians will be available.
Appointments are encouraged by calling (239) 343-5224.
Italian-American Social Club to hold meeting
The St. Raphael Italian-American Social Club of Lehigh Acres will meet on Dec. 13 at 1:30 p.m. at the K of C Hall, at 1250 Business Way.
It will feature finger foods and a gift exchange.
For information, call Dolores at (239) 369-4523.
Band presents concerts
The Lee County Community Band rehearses Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Michael Lutheran School in Fort Myers.
The band will perform:
– Dec. 13
– Jan. 10
– Feb. 7
– March 13
– April 10
The scheduled concerts will take place at 3 p.m. at Cape Coral High School, at 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral.
They are free and open to the public; donations will be accepted.
New members are welcome.
For information, call Norman Jones at (239) 995-2097 or visit: www.leecountyband.org.
Workshops set
Karen Harty, a master gardener with Grow A Gardener, will present the following:
– Dec. 13: Growing tomatoes from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Southwest Florida Enterprise Center, 3903 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Suite 6, Fort Myers. Cost is $15; walk-ins are accepted.
– Dec. 19: Annual hands-on edible propagation and in-garden learning class from 10 a.m. to noon at Harty’s garden in Lehigh Acres. Learn how to create potting soil from scratch, fertilize, care and properly root plant cuttings, and take home at least three plants. Cost is $15 or free if you arrive at 9 a.m. to weed for an hour. Participants will be required to sign a release.
For information or to register, call (610) 530-8883, email GrowAGardener@gmail.com or visit: www.GrowAGardener.org.
Win a free garden
The VegHeads, a 4-H youth club, are installing one free raised vegetable garden bed, including soil, fertilizer, seeds and plants, for a holiday giveaway.
For a shot at winning the free garden, write Santa a brief letter and explain to him:
– Why you want a garden
– Why you have not made one
– Where to put the garden
Include your name, address and phone number.
Mail or drop off the letter to: Santa’s Veggie Garden, Veterans Park, 55 Homestead Road S., Lehigh Acres, Florida 33936
Deadline is 5 p.m. Dec. 14.
Edible Gardening Exchange to meet
The Edible Gardening Exchange will meet on Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the North Fort Myers Community Center, at 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers; informal chat at 5:30 p.m.
Guest speaker Gene McAvoy, Hendry County Extension director, will discuss edible garden insects in an informative presentation.
Membership through March is $10, plus a $10 Lee Parks and Recreation membership.
Bring a cup for free coffee and tea; also consider bringing something to share with the group.
Contact Karen Harty at (610)?530-8883.
Call for artists
Artists, photographers, quilters, sculptors, artisans and writers can participate in the 5th Annual Art, Craft & Music Festival.
Hosted by the Arts of the Inland and the LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation, it will be held on Jan. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Barron Park, on De Soto Avenue, in LaBelle.
A 10-by-10 space for Arts of the Inland members is $30; the non-member rate is $60.
Reserve a space by Jan. 15.
Vendor set up will begin at 8 a.m. and must be completed by 10 a.m.; tear down is after 3 p.m.
For information, contact LaVon Koenig at artsinland@gmail.com or (239) 303-5849.
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.
Boot camps focus on fitness and nutrition
The 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.
Farmers markets open
Farmers markets will be held:
– Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at JetBlue Park at Fenway South, at 11500 Fenway South Drive, Fort Myers
– Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lakes Regional Park, at 7300 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers.
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