Of Special Note (3/2/16)
Artist of Month named
Helen Harwood is the Artist of the Month for March 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.
Inspirations Art Show coming soon
Hosted by the Arts of the Inland, the Inspirations Art Show will be held from March 3-26 at the Barron Park House Gallery, at 471 N. Lee St., LaBelle.
Hours are Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 5 p.m.
The show is juried/judged, with cash prizes and ribbons awarded.
For information, call Cristina Hutson at (863) 843-2929.
Garden Club of Lehigh Acres to meet
The Garden Club of Lehigh Acres will meet on March 8 at 7 p.m. at the Fountain Crest Retirement Community, at 1230 Taylor Lane.
The speaker will be Kyle Wade, a horticulturist at The Edison-Ford Winter Estates. He will discuss the culture of bromeliads.
The monthly business meeting and plant auction will follow.
New members and guests are welcome.
For information, call David French at (239) 368-2896.
Kiwanis lists speakers
The Lehigh Acres Kiwanis Club holds a breakfast meeting on Wednesdays at 7 a.m. in the Community Room at Hope Hospice, at 1201 Wings Way.
Future speakers include:
– March 9: Dan Shoemaker, the president of Reciprocal Ministries International
– March 30:?Roseann Mason, the center manager of Medexpress Urgent Care
The public is invited to attend the meetings as guests.
Community band to perform
The Lee County Community Band will perform on the following dates:
– 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 are accepted.
The Lee County Community Band rehearses on 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.
Elks to host annual banquet
The Southwest Florida Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will host its annual Chapter Banquet on March 17 starting at 5 p.m. at the Elks Lodge No. 2753, at 3231 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs.
For information, contact Jim Meerpohl at jimmeerpohl@gmail.com or (239) 273-0492.
General Woman’s Club announces meeting
The General Woman’s Club of Lehigh Acres will meet on March 18 at 1 p.m. in the Sweatlock Room at Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 E. Leeland Heights Blvd.
Guest speaker Lisa Goehle will discuss human trafficking in the area, how to recognize the signs of a human trafficking victim and what citizens can do to help.
For information, contact Miriam Anderson at (239) 823-3892 or generalwomansclub@yahoo.com.
St. Patrick’s Day party set
St. Raphael’s Italian-American Social Club will host a St. Patrick’s Day dinner-dance on March 19 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Parish Hall, at 2514 Lee Blvd.
A corned beef and cabbage dinner will be catered.
BYOB; mixers supplied.
Entertainment provided by Jim Marino.
Tickets are $15 per person.
No smoking.
For information, call Dee Hotz at (239) 369-4523.
Lehigh Concert Band to play concert
The Lehigh Concert Band will perform on the following dates:
– March 20: Sweatlock Hall at Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 Leeland Heights Blvd., at 3 p.m.
– April 2: New Life Church, at 5146 S. Leonard Blvd., at 7 p.m.
At the April concert, the band will award its music scholarship to one of its members.
All of the concerts are free, with donations accepted.
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 at: www.lehighconcertband.org or www.facebook.com/lehighconcertband.
Tickets on sale for fashion show luncheon
The General Woman’s Club of Lehigh Acres will host its fashion show luncheon on March 26 at the Colonial Country Club, at 9181 Independence Way, Fort Myers.
Chico’s, of the Bell Tower Mall, will present its spring line.
Ticket are $25 per person; no tickets will be sold at the door.
If you are interested is donating items for the raffled, call Miriam Anderson at (239)?823-3892.
Night for Life IX to aid fund
The Night for Life IX fundraiser will be held on April 11 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, at 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers.
Entertainment will feature The Del Prados, as well as a performance by the cast of “Funny Girl.”
There will be silent and Chinese auctions, with the items to include original art, jewelry, golf packages, boat trips, vacations, dinners, services, unique gifts and more.
The event benefits the Fletcher Trust Fund, which assists transplant recipients and those waiting for transplants.
Cost is $35 or $50 for VIP seating and includes a buffet dinner.
For tickets or details, call (239) 560-3401 or (239) 247-3073.
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.
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.
Farmers markets open
Local farmers markets will be held on:
– 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.
Plant sale planned
A plant sale will be held on the last Wednesday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon at Lakes Regional Park, at 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers.
The selection includes succulents, small trees, native plants, herbs, annuals, bromeliads, rose bushes and more.
Master Gardeners will be available to answer any questions.
There is a $1 per hour parking fee, with a maximum of $5.
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 (3/2/16)
Artist of Month named
Helen Harwood is the Artist of the Month for March 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.
Inspirations Art Show coming soon
Hosted by the Arts of the Inland, the Inspirations Art Show will be held from March 3-26 at the Barron Park House Gallery, at 471 N. Lee St., LaBelle.
Hours are Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 5 p.m.
The show is juried/judged, with cash prizes and ribbons awarded.
For information, call Cristina Hutson at (863) 843-2929.
Garden Club of Lehigh Acres to meet
The Garden Club of Lehigh Acres will meet on March 8 at 7 p.m. at the Fountain Crest Retirement Community, at 1230 Taylor Lane.
The speaker will be Kyle Wade, a horticulturist at The Edison-Ford Winter Estates. He will discuss the culture of bromeliads.
The monthly business meeting and plant auction will follow.
New members and guests are welcome.
For information, call David French at (239) 368-2896.
Kiwanis lists speakers
The Lehigh Acres Kiwanis Club holds a breakfast meeting on Wednesdays at 7 a.m. in the Community Room at Hope Hospice, at 1201 Wings Way.
Future speakers include:
– March 9: Dan Shoemaker, the president of Reciprocal Ministries International
– March 30:?Roseann Mason, the center manager of Medexpress Urgent Care
The public is invited to attend the meetings as guests.
Community band to perform
The Lee County Community Band will perform on the following dates:
– 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 are accepted.
The Lee County Community Band rehearses on 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.
Elks to host annual banquet
The Southwest Florida Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will host its annual Chapter Banquet on March 17 starting at 5 p.m. at the Elks Lodge No. 2753, at 3231 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs.
For information, contact Jim Meerpohl at jimmeerpohl@gmail.com or (239) 273-0492.
General Woman’s Club announces meeting
The General Woman’s Club of Lehigh Acres will meet on March 18 at 1 p.m. in the Sweatlock Room at Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 E. Leeland Heights Blvd.
Guest speaker Lisa Goehle will discuss human trafficking in the area, how to recognize the signs of a human trafficking victim and what citizens can do to help.
For information, contact Miriam Anderson at (239) 823-3892 or generalwomansclub@yahoo.com.
St. Patrick’s Day party set
St. Raphael’s Italian-American Social Club will host a St. Patrick’s Day dinner-dance on March 19 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Parish Hall, at 2514 Lee Blvd.
A corned beef and cabbage dinner will be catered.
BYOB; mixers supplied.
Entertainment provided by Jim Marino.
Tickets are $15 per person.
No smoking.
For information, call Dee Hotz at (239) 369-4523.
Lehigh Concert Band to play concert
The Lehigh Concert Band will perform on the following dates:
– March 20: Sweatlock Hall at Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 Leeland Heights Blvd., at 3 p.m.
– April 2: New Life Church, at 5146 S. Leonard Blvd., at 7 p.m.
At the April concert, the band will award its music scholarship to one of its members.
All of the concerts are free, with donations accepted.
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 at: www.lehighconcertband.org or www.facebook.com/lehighconcertband.
Tickets on sale for fashion show luncheon
The General Woman’s Club of Lehigh Acres will host its fashion show luncheon on March 26 at the Colonial Country Club, at 9181 Independence Way, Fort Myers.
Chico’s, of the Bell Tower Mall, will present its spring line.
Ticket are $25 per person; no tickets will be sold at the door.
If you are interested is donating items for the raffled, call Miriam Anderson at (239)?823-3892.
Night for Life IX to aid fund
The Night for Life IX fundraiser will be held on April 11 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, at 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers.
Entertainment will feature The Del Prados, as well as a performance by the cast of “Funny Girl.”
There will be silent and Chinese auctions, with the items to include original art, jewelry, golf packages, boat trips, vacations, dinners, services, unique gifts and more.
The event benefits the Fletcher Trust Fund, which assists transplant recipients and those waiting for transplants.
Cost is $35 or $50 for VIP seating and includes a buffet dinner.
For tickets or details, call (239) 560-3401 or (239) 247-3073.
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.
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.
Farmers markets open
Local farmers markets will be held on:
– 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.
Plant sale planned
A plant sale will be held on the last Wednesday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon at Lakes Regional Park, at 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers.
The selection includes succulents, small trees, native plants, herbs, annuals, bromeliads, rose bushes and more.
Master Gardeners will be available to answer any questions.
There is a $1 per hour parking fee, with a maximum of $5.
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 (3/2/16)
Artist of Month named
Helen Harwood is the Artist of the Month for March 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.
Inspirations Art Show coming soon
Hosted by the Arts of the Inland, the Inspirations Art Show will be held from March 3-26 at the Barron Park House Gallery, at 471 N. Lee St., LaBelle.
Hours are Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 5 p.m.
The show is juried/judged, with cash prizes and ribbons awarded.
For information, call Cristina Hutson at (863) 843-2929.
Garden Club of Lehigh Acres to meet
The Garden Club of Lehigh Acres will meet on March 8 at 7 p.m. at the Fountain Crest Retirement Community, at 1230 Taylor Lane.
The speaker will be Kyle Wade, a horticulturist at The Edison-Ford Winter Estates. He will discuss the culture of bromeliads.
The monthly business meeting and plant auction will follow.
New members and guests are welcome.
For information, call David French at (239) 368-2896.
Kiwanis lists speakers
The Lehigh Acres Kiwanis Club holds a breakfast meeting on Wednesdays at 7 a.m. in the Community Room at Hope Hospice, at 1201 Wings Way.
Future speakers include:
– March 9: Dan Shoemaker, the president of Reciprocal Ministries International
– March 30:?Roseann Mason, the center manager of Medexpress Urgent Care
The public is invited to attend the meetings as guests.
Community band to perform
The Lee County Community Band will perform on the following dates:
– 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 are accepted.
The Lee County Community Band rehearses on 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.
Elks to host annual banquet
The Southwest Florida Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will host its annual Chapter Banquet on March 17 starting at 5 p.m. at the Elks Lodge No. 2753, at 3231 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs.
For information, contact Jim Meerpohl at jimmeerpohl@gmail.com or (239) 273-0492.
General Woman’s Club announces meeting
The General Woman’s Club of Lehigh Acres will meet on March 18 at 1 p.m. in the Sweatlock Room at Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 E. Leeland Heights Blvd.
Guest speaker Lisa Goehle will discuss human trafficking in the area, how to recognize the signs of a human trafficking victim and what citizens can do to help.
For information, contact Miriam Anderson at (239) 823-3892 or generalwomansclub@yahoo.com.
St. Patrick’s Day party set
St. Raphael’s Italian-American Social Club will host a St. Patrick’s Day dinner-dance on March 19 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Parish Hall, at 2514 Lee Blvd.
A corned beef and cabbage dinner will be catered.
BYOB; mixers supplied.
Entertainment provided by Jim Marino.
Tickets are $15 per person.
No smoking.
For information, call Dee Hotz at (239) 369-4523.
Lehigh Concert Band to play concert
The Lehigh Concert Band will perform on the following dates:
– March 20: Sweatlock Hall at Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 Leeland Heights Blvd., at 3 p.m.
– April 2: New Life Church, at 5146 S. Leonard Blvd., at 7 p.m.
At the April concert, the band will award its music scholarship to one of its members.
All of the concerts are free, with donations accepted.
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 at: www.lehighconcertband.org or www.facebook.com/lehighconcertband.
Tickets on sale for fashion show luncheon
The General Woman’s Club of Lehigh Acres will host its fashion show luncheon on March 26 at the Colonial Country Club, at 9181 Independence Way, Fort Myers.
Chico’s, of the Bell Tower Mall, will present its spring line.
Ticket are $25 per person; no tickets will be sold at the door.
If you are interested is donating items for the raffled, call Miriam Anderson at (239)?823-3892.
Night for Life IX to aid fund
The Night for Life IX fundraiser will be held on April 11 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, at 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers.
Entertainment will feature The Del Prados, as well as a performance by the cast of “Funny Girl.”
There will be silent and Chinese auctions, with the items to include original art, jewelry, golf packages, boat trips, vacations, dinners, services, unique gifts and more.
The event benefits the Fletcher Trust Fund, which assists transplant recipients and those waiting for transplants.
Cost is $35 or $50 for VIP seating and includes a buffet dinner.
For tickets or details, call (239) 560-3401 or (239) 247-3073.
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.
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.
Farmers markets open
Local farmers markets will be held on:
– 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.
Plant sale planned
A plant sale will be held on the last Wednesday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon at Lakes Regional Park, at 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers.
The selection includes succulents, small trees, native plants, herbs, annuals, bromeliads, rose bushes and more.
Master Gardeners will be available to answer any questions.
There is a $1 per hour parking fee, with a maximum of $5.
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 (3/2/16)
Artist of Month named
Helen Harwood is the Artist of the Month for March 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.
Inspirations Art Show coming soon
Hosted by the Arts of the Inland, the Inspirations Art Show will be held from March 3-26 at the Barron Park House Gallery, at 471 N. Lee St., LaBelle.
Hours are Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 5 p.m.
The show is juried/judged, with cash prizes and ribbons awarded.
For information, call Cristina Hutson at (863) 843-2929.
Garden Club of Lehigh Acres to meet
The Garden Club of Lehigh Acres will meet on March 8 at 7 p.m. at the Fountain Crest Retirement Community, at 1230 Taylor Lane.
The speaker will be Kyle Wade, a horticulturist at The Edison-Ford Winter Estates. He will discuss the culture of bromeliads.
The monthly business meeting and plant auction will follow.
New members and guests are welcome.
For information, call David French at (239) 368-2896.
Kiwanis lists speakers
The Lehigh Acres Kiwanis Club holds a breakfast meeting on Wednesdays at 7 a.m. in the Community Room at Hope Hospice, at 1201 Wings Way.
Future speakers include:
– March 9: Dan Shoemaker, the president of Reciprocal Ministries International
– March 30:?Roseann Mason, the center manager of Medexpress Urgent Care
The public is invited to attend the meetings as guests.
Community band to perform
The Lee County Community Band will perform on the following dates:
– 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 are accepted.
The Lee County Community Band rehearses on 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.
Elks to host annual banquet
The Southwest Florida Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will host its annual Chapter Banquet on March 17 starting at 5 p.m. at the Elks Lodge No. 2753, at 3231 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs.
For information, contact Jim Meerpohl at jimmeerpohl@gmail.com or (239) 273-0492.
General Woman’s Club announces meeting
The General Woman’s Club of Lehigh Acres will meet on March 18 at 1 p.m. in the Sweatlock Room at Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 E. Leeland Heights Blvd.
Guest speaker Lisa Goehle will discuss human trafficking in the area, how to recognize the signs of a human trafficking victim and what citizens can do to help.
For information, contact Miriam Anderson at (239) 823-3892 or generalwomansclub@yahoo.com.
St. Patrick’s Day party set
St. Raphael’s Italian-American Social Club will host a St. Patrick’s Day dinner-dance on March 19 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Parish Hall, at 2514 Lee Blvd.
A corned beef and cabbage dinner will be catered.
BYOB; mixers supplied.
Entertainment provided by Jim Marino.
Tickets are $15 per person.
No smoking.
For information, call Dee Hotz at (239) 369-4523.
Lehigh Concert Band to play concert
The Lehigh Concert Band will perform on the following dates:
– March 20: Sweatlock Hall at Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 Leeland Heights Blvd., at 3 p.m.
– April 2: New Life Church, at 5146 S. Leonard Blvd., at 7 p.m.
At the April concert, the band will award its music scholarship to one of its members.
All of the concerts are free, with donations accepted.
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 at: www.lehighconcertband.org or www.facebook.com/lehighconcertband.
Tickets on sale for fashion show luncheon
The General Woman’s Club of Lehigh Acres will host its fashion show luncheon on March 26 at the Colonial Country Club, at 9181 Independence Way, Fort Myers.
Chico’s, of the Bell Tower Mall, will present its spring line.
Ticket are $25 per person; no tickets will be sold at the door.
If you are interested is donating items for the raffled, call Miriam Anderson at (239)?823-3892.
Night for Life IX to aid fund
The Night for Life IX fundraiser will be held on April 11 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, at 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers.
Entertainment will feature The Del Prados, as well as a performance by the cast of “Funny Girl.”
There will be silent and Chinese auctions, with the items to include original art, jewelry, golf packages, boat trips, vacations, dinners, services, unique gifts and more.
The event benefits the Fletcher Trust Fund, which assists transplant recipients and those waiting for transplants.
Cost is $35 or $50 for VIP seating and includes a buffet dinner.
For tickets or details, call (239) 560-3401 or (239) 247-3073.
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.
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.
Farmers markets open
Local farmers markets will be held on:
– 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.
Plant sale planned
A plant sale will be held on the last Wednesday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon at Lakes Regional Park, at 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers.
The selection includes succulents, small trees, native plants, herbs, annuals, bromeliads, rose bushes and more.
Master Gardeners will be available to answer any questions.
There is a $1 per hour parking fee, with a maximum of $5.
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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