Of Special Note (1/13/16)
Lehigh Democratic Club meet Jan. 19
The Lehigh Democratic Club will launch its 2016 season with a program on January 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Park on Homestead Rd. in Lehigh Acres. The program will offer insights into public education. A guest panel of four includes Michael Bonacolta, teacher and active Lehigh leader; Pamela Lavierra, school board member of District 5; Charlie Flories, school board candidate for District 2; and Betsy Vaughn, school board candidate for District 7. For more information, contact Joan Patterson at 369-3129.
Workshops, series set
Karen Harty, a master gardener with Grow A Gardener, will present the following series:
– Jan. 16: Veggie gardening in containers from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
– Jan. 17: Growing tomatoes in Southwest Florida from 2 to 4 p.m.
The series will be held at the Hendry County Hendry County Extension Office, at 1085 Pratt Blvd., Labelle.
Single class fee is $15, or $50 for all four classes.
For information or to register, call (610) 530-8883, email GrowAGardener@gmail.com or visit: www.GrowAGardener.org.
Lee County Community Band lists 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:
– 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.
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.
Band to perform
The Lehigh Concert Band will host a concert on Jan. 17 at 3 p.m. at the Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 Leeland Heights Blvd.
It will feature music from “The Sound of Music,” “Lion King” and “Wizard of Oz,” as well as a march, Dixieland music and more.
The Lehigh Concert Band rehearses at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the annex at Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 Leeland Blvd.
The group is always looking for musicians who want to perform.
For information, visit online: www.lehighconcertband.org.
Old Fashioned Family FunDay announced
Lee County 4-H is hosting its second annual Old Fashioned Family FunDay on Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Veterans Park, at 55 S. Homestead Road.
There will be a petting zoo, plus family activities like racing, throwing, running and jumping.
Parents are encouraged to participate with their children.
Admission is free.
For information, visit online: www.4HFunDay.com.
Canada Club of Lehigh Acres meeting again
The Canada Club of Lehigh Acres will meet on Jan. 31 at 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, at 60 Bell Blvd.
The meeting will follow a pot luck dinner with coffee and tea. Bring a place setting, including a mug, and something to share.
New members are welcome.
For information, contact Karen at (239) 849-5757.
Basketball league taking applications
The Sheriff’s Youth Activity League and Veterans Park Recreation Center is hosting the 2016 Spring Basketball League.
The league is open to ages 8-15 and will run for 10 weeks.
The cost is $35 per player and includes a game T-shirt; there is a one-time $10 facility membership fee also required
Limited spots available.
Deadline to sign up is Feb. 4.
Applications and information are at the Veterans Park Recreation Center, 55 S. Homestead Road.
For information or if you are interested in coaching, call (239) 369-1521 or e-mail Tim Berti at tberti@leegov.com.
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, 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.
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.
Of Special Note (1/13/16)
Lehigh Democratic Club meet Jan. 19
The Lehigh Democratic Club will launch its 2016 season with a program on January 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Park on Homestead Rd. in Lehigh Acres. The program will offer insights into public education. A guest panel of four includes Michael Bonacolta, teacher and active Lehigh leader; Pamela Lavierra, school board member of District 5; Charlie Flories, school board candidate for District 2; and Betsy Vaughn, school board candidate for District 7. For more information, contact Joan Patterson at 369-3129.
Workshops, series set
Karen Harty, a master gardener with Grow A Gardener, will present the following series:
– Jan. 16: Veggie gardening in containers from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
– Jan. 17: Growing tomatoes in Southwest Florida from 2 to 4 p.m.
The series will be held at the Hendry County Hendry County Extension Office, at 1085 Pratt Blvd., Labelle.
Single class fee is $15, or $50 for all four classes.
For information or to register, call (610) 530-8883, email GrowAGardener@gmail.com or visit: www.GrowAGardener.org.
Lee County Community Band lists 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:
– 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.
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.
Band to perform
The Lehigh Concert Band will host a concert on Jan. 17 at 3 p.m. at the Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 Leeland Heights Blvd.
It will feature music from “The Sound of Music,” “Lion King” and “Wizard of Oz,” as well as a march, Dixieland music and more.
The Lehigh Concert Band rehearses at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the annex at Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 Leeland Blvd.
The group is always looking for musicians who want to perform.
For information, visit online: www.lehighconcertband.org.
Old Fashioned Family FunDay announced
Lee County 4-H is hosting its second annual Old Fashioned Family FunDay on Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Veterans Park, at 55 S. Homestead Road.
There will be a petting zoo, plus family activities like racing, throwing, running and jumping.
Parents are encouraged to participate with their children.
Admission is free.
For information, visit online: www.4HFunDay.com.
Canada Club of Lehigh Acres meeting again
The Canada Club of Lehigh Acres will meet on Jan. 31 at 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, at 60 Bell Blvd.
The meeting will follow a pot luck dinner with coffee and tea. Bring a place setting, including a mug, and something to share.
New members are welcome.
For information, contact Karen at (239) 849-5757.
Basketball league taking applications
The Sheriff’s Youth Activity League and Veterans Park Recreation Center is hosting the 2016 Spring Basketball League.
The league is open to ages 8-15 and will run for 10 weeks.
The cost is $35 per player and includes a game T-shirt; there is a one-time $10 facility membership fee also required
Limited spots available.
Deadline to sign up is Feb. 4.
Applications and information are at the Veterans Park Recreation Center, 55 S. Homestead Road.
For information or if you are interested in coaching, call (239) 369-1521 or e-mail Tim Berti at tberti@leegov.com.
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, 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.
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.
Of Special Note (1/13/16)
Lehigh Democratic Club meet Jan. 19
The Lehigh Democratic Club will launch its 2016 season with a program on January 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Park on Homestead Rd. in Lehigh Acres. The program will offer insights into public education. A guest panel of four includes Michael Bonacolta, teacher and active Lehigh leader; Pamela Lavierra, school board member of District 5; Charlie Flories, school board candidate for District 2; and Betsy Vaughn, school board candidate for District 7. For more information, contact Joan Patterson at 369-3129.
Workshops, series set
Karen Harty, a master gardener with Grow A Gardener, will present the following series:
– Jan. 16: Veggie gardening in containers from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
– Jan. 17: Growing tomatoes in Southwest Florida from 2 to 4 p.m.
The series will be held at the Hendry County Hendry County Extension Office, at 1085 Pratt Blvd., Labelle.
Single class fee is $15, or $50 for all four classes.
For information or to register, call (610) 530-8883, email GrowAGardener@gmail.com or visit: www.GrowAGardener.org.
Lee County Community Band lists 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:
– 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.
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.
Band to perform
The Lehigh Concert Band will host a concert on Jan. 17 at 3 p.m. at the Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 Leeland Heights Blvd.
It will feature music from “The Sound of Music,” “Lion King” and “Wizard of Oz,” as well as a march, Dixieland music and more.
The Lehigh Concert Band rehearses at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the annex at Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 Leeland Blvd.
The group is always looking for musicians who want to perform.
For information, visit online: www.lehighconcertband.org.
Old Fashioned Family FunDay announced
Lee County 4-H is hosting its second annual Old Fashioned Family FunDay on Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Veterans Park, at 55 S. Homestead Road.
There will be a petting zoo, plus family activities like racing, throwing, running and jumping.
Parents are encouraged to participate with their children.
Admission is free.
For information, visit online: www.4HFunDay.com.
Canada Club of Lehigh Acres meeting again
The Canada Club of Lehigh Acres will meet on Jan. 31 at 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, at 60 Bell Blvd.
The meeting will follow a pot luck dinner with coffee and tea. Bring a place setting, including a mug, and something to share.
New members are welcome.
For information, contact Karen at (239) 849-5757.
Basketball league taking applications
The Sheriff’s Youth Activity League and Veterans Park Recreation Center is hosting the 2016 Spring Basketball League.
The league is open to ages 8-15 and will run for 10 weeks.
The cost is $35 per player and includes a game T-shirt; there is a one-time $10 facility membership fee also required
Limited spots available.
Deadline to sign up is Feb. 4.
Applications and information are at the Veterans Park Recreation Center, 55 S. Homestead Road.
For information or if you are interested in coaching, call (239) 369-1521 or e-mail Tim Berti at tberti@leegov.com.
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, 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.
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.
Of Special Note (1/13/16)
Lehigh Democratic Club meet Jan. 19
The Lehigh Democratic Club will launch its 2016 season with a program on January 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Park on Homestead Rd. in Lehigh Acres. The program will offer insights into public education. A guest panel of four includes Michael Bonacolta, teacher and active Lehigh leader; Pamela Lavierra, school board member of District 5; Charlie Flories, school board candidate for District 2; and Betsy Vaughn, school board candidate for District 7. For more information, contact Joan Patterson at 369-3129.
Workshops, series set
Karen Harty, a master gardener with Grow A Gardener, will present the following series:
– Jan. 16: Veggie gardening in containers from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
– Jan. 17: Growing tomatoes in Southwest Florida from 2 to 4 p.m.
The series will be held at the Hendry County Hendry County Extension Office, at 1085 Pratt Blvd., Labelle.
Single class fee is $15, or $50 for all four classes.
For information or to register, call (610) 530-8883, email GrowAGardener@gmail.com or visit: www.GrowAGardener.org.
Lee County Community Band lists 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:
– 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.
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.
Band to perform
The Lehigh Concert Band will host a concert on Jan. 17 at 3 p.m. at the Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 Leeland Heights Blvd.
It will feature music from “The Sound of Music,” “Lion King” and “Wizard of Oz,” as well as a march, Dixieland music and more.
The Lehigh Concert Band rehearses at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the annex at Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 Leeland Blvd.
The group is always looking for musicians who want to perform.
For information, visit online: www.lehighconcertband.org.
Old Fashioned Family FunDay announced
Lee County 4-H is hosting its second annual Old Fashioned Family FunDay on Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Veterans Park, at 55 S. Homestead Road.
There will be a petting zoo, plus family activities like racing, throwing, running and jumping.
Parents are encouraged to participate with their children.
Admission is free.
For information, visit online: www.4HFunDay.com.
Canada Club of Lehigh Acres meeting again
The Canada Club of Lehigh Acres will meet on Jan. 31 at 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, at 60 Bell Blvd.
The meeting will follow a pot luck dinner with coffee and tea. Bring a place setting, including a mug, and something to share.
New members are welcome.
For information, contact Karen at (239) 849-5757.
Basketball league taking applications
The Sheriff’s Youth Activity League and Veterans Park Recreation Center is hosting the 2016 Spring Basketball League.
The league is open to ages 8-15 and will run for 10 weeks.
The cost is $35 per player and includes a game T-shirt; there is a one-time $10 facility membership fee also required
Limited spots available.
Deadline to sign up is Feb. 4.
Applications and information are at the Veterans Park Recreation Center, 55 S. Homestead Road.
For information or if you are interested in coaching, call (239) 369-1521 or e-mail Tim Berti at tberti@leegov.com.
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, 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.
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.
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