Riverboat Jazz Band to perform at Lake Kennedy Center dance Jan. 19

Riverboat Jazz Band will perform Friday, Jan. 19, from 6-8 p.m., at Lake Kennedy Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. BYOB and other refreshments. For additional information, call 239-574-0575.

League of Women Voters educational events scheduled

The League of Women Voters of Lee County invites the public and league members to free in-person virtual educational events. More information is available on the website calendar lwvlee.org.

The league is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. 

The league’s principles and policy positions support responsible government that is transparent, effective, and efficient. The league supports governing that provides leadership and coordination to solve economic and social issues and assures needed services to all citizens. This includes funding for programs that prevent or reduce poverty, promote self-sufficiency, and enhance the quality of life and the well being of individuals.

The educational events include:

• Feb. 3, Democracy Watch

• March 2, Behavioral Health

• April 6, Climate

• May 4, Voter Education/Registration

All of the programs free and will be held at Collaboratory, 2031 Jackson St., Fort Myers and virtually via Zoom. Information and registration links.

Information on the programs and issues of the League of Women Voters is available on the web at lwv.org, lwvfl.org and lwvlee.org or by calling 239-278-1032.

Lee Clerk hosts free class on how to search land and official records

Anyone who would like to learn how to search, access and electronically certify land and official records is invited to attend a free online class hosted by Lee County Clerk Kevin Karnes.

The How-To class will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 17, from 2-3 p.m. through the online platform Zoom.

The Lee Clerk’s office offers an online service platform that allows community members to search for and easily access many public documents, including those from our Official Records Department. Official records consist of liens, plats, certificates of title, mortgages, lis pendens, marriage licenses, deeds, judgments, death certificates, military discharges and more.

The class will cover the following:

• A brief overview of Official Records

• What documents are accessible online

• How to perform a search online

• How to obtain an electronically certified document

Participants should register for the class at leeclerk.org/seminar.

This class is part of the “How-To” series provided by the Lee Clerk’s office to educate the community about all of the resources available to them. Recorded tutorials of past “How-To” classes are available at leeclerk.org/howto.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day set for Jan. 29 at The Laboratory Theater

In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Laboratory Theater of Florida is holding a community event called Remember at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 29. This program is designed to share the feelings and experiences of the victims who lost their lives, their families, and trust in humanity.

Guests will have the opportunity for a deeper awareness of the importance of honoring the memories of those murdered, as well as the need to educate each new generation to help prevent another Holocaust from happening again. The program will be a series of songs, instrumental music, and include readings written by and based on Holocaust victims.

The program will include Holocaust survivors Peter Seminauer and Carla Beninga; Dr. Robert Hilliard, a WWII liberator; Sunny Lubner, a celebrated community and human rights activist who lost family members during the Holocaust; and Logan Aleph, an Israel Defense officer, each sharing their personal stories. Musicians include Chuck and Diane Coffman, pianist Bella Gutstein, and violinist Boris Sandler.

Tickets are on sale now for $10, and donations will be collected for the Lab’s Holocaust and Human Rights Education to further the work of human rights education in our community. For tickets, call 239-218-0481.

The Laboratory Theater of Florida, a 501(c)3 non profit organization, is dedicated to the promotion of the performing arts, through live performance, education, community outreach, experimentation and the development of ensemble work.

For more information please visit LaboratoryTheaterFlorida.com or the physical location at 1634 Woodford Ave., in the Fort Myers River District.

India Association of Fort Myers to hold Senior Wing Meet & Mingle Jan. 27 at Luminary Hotel in Fort Myers

The India Association of Fort Myers will host a Senior Wing Meet & Mingle from 6-9:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Luminary Hotel Terrace at Silver King Ocean Brasserie, 2200 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers.

There will be a pre-fixed three-course dinner with vegetarian options available. The cost is $65 per person with soft drinks, coffee and tea included.

A cash bar will also be available and there will be Bingo & Carom competitions.

Please purchase tickets to reserve your spot ASAP as there are only 30 spots available. Purchase tickets at iaftmyers.org/events.