Community Highlights
Cape Coral
Car cruise
Corvettes on the Gulf present an open car cruise on Saturday from 3 to 8 p.m. at The Shops of Surfside (Veterans Parkway and Surfside Boulevard). Part of the proceeds to be donated to Barbara ‘s Friends (Children ‘s oncology department of Health Park)
Cape Coral Yacht Club
The following programs will be held at the Cape Coral Yacht Club.
Monday, Jan. 5 through Jan. 26 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Resident fee is $45 and $40 for non-residents.
Thursday, Jan. 22, from 7 to 9 p.m., Recreational boating seminar. Resident fee is $15 and non-resident pay $18.
Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 4 to 6 p.m., Business by the Numbers. Registration $29.95 per person. The Cape Coral Yacht Club is located at 5819 Driftwood Parkway. Registration is required. For more information and to register, call 574-0806.
Lake Kennedy Senior Center
Tuesday, Dec. 30, a trip to Sarasota, homestyle lunch at the Sugar & Spice Restaurant, then stroll St. Armand ‘s Circle. Leave from the center 9:45 a.m. Cost is $55 for members, $65 for non-members. Reservations required. call 574-0475 for more information.
Friday, Jan. 8, spend a day at the Tampa Bay Downs. Leave from the center at 8:15 a.m. (arrive by 8 a.m.) Cost is $60 for members and $70 for non-members.
Friday, Jan. 23, take a day cruise from Captiva Island aboard the Lady Chadwich to Cabbage Key, Friday, Jan. 23. Leave the center at 8:15 a.m., arrive by 8 a.m.) Cost $84 for members and $94 for non-members.
Bridge with Mary Greico: Strictly beginners bridge-part II, Mondays, 10 to noon. Cost is $24 for members for six classes, $48 for non-members for six classes. Advanced beginners-intermediate bridge on Fridays from 10 to noon. Cost is $4 for members or $8 for non-members.
Clogging classes with instructor Lee Luberti Mondays: beginner plus from noon to 1 p.m.; intermediate from 1 to 2 p.m. Cost is $6 for members and $10 for non-members for both classes.
Dance classes
Improv: Mondays at 8:30.m., cost is $3 for members and $7 for non-members.
Evening improv: Mondays at 7 p.m. Cost is $3 for members and $7 for non-members.
Ballroom: Tuesdays at 11 a.m., $Cost is $4 for members and $8 for non-members.
Evening line dance: Thursdays at 6 p.m., Cost is $3 for members and $7 for non-members.
Belly dancing (free w/Hula): Wednesdays at 11 a.m., The cost is $4 for members and $8 for non-members.
Tap basics: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $3 members and $7 for non-member.
Turner Tappers practice on Thursdays at noon Cost is $2 for members and $6 for non-members
Lake Kennedy Senior Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd. For more information call 574-0575.
Adult specialty classes
Act it out: Mondays at 1 p.m. Cost is $2 for members and $6 non-members.
Karaoke: Mondays at1 p,.m. and Thursdays at 2 p.m.. Cost is $2 for members and $6 for non-members.
Mixed choral (4 classes): is Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Cost is $16 for members and $32 for non-members.
Billiard tournament: Members only, the last day of the month at 8:45 a.m.. the cost is $2. Lake Kennedy Center is located at 400 Santa Barbara Blvd. For more information call 574-0575.
Four Mile Cove/Eco Preserve
There will be a guided kayak tour of Four Mile Cove/Eco Preserve on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 9 a.m.-noon. Cost is $35 for Cape residents and includes kayak rental. Advance registration is required. Call 549-4606 to register or for more information.
Holiday High Tea at the Ritz Carlton and Shopping
This is one Holiday trip that should not be missed. The decorated Christmas tree, the lights and carols, all blended into refined elegance.
A trip to the sophisticated and gracious Ritz Carlton Hotel is the answer.
The adventure departs from the Rotino Center on Dec. 28, at 11 a.m. and reservations are required. The cost is $60 per person for members and $70 per person for non-members. This includes a brief sojourn to Tin City for some after- Christmas bargains, High Tea at the Ritz, transportation, all taxes and gratuities and an escort. Call (239) 574-0807 for reservations.
Indoor Flea Market- Second Saturday of every month
Are you ready to turn your trash into cash? Then get busy cleaning out those closets and emptying out that garage to get in on our monthly ” Indoor Flea Market” the second Saturday of every month. The cost for vendors is just $20.00 per 8-foot table. The cost for spectators and shoppers is FREE! The doors will be open from 8 a.m. to noon and at 6:30 a.m. for vendor set-up. Call (239) 574-0807 for more information.
North Fort Myers
Dream Drawing
Divine Dream Drawing-Kick Off for the benefit of the Southwest Florida Symphony Society is on Thursday, Jan. 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. at North Star Yacht Club, 3420 Hancock Bridge Parkway, North Fort Myers. Cost is $10. Enjoy a fun-filled event that includes a chance to win jewelry, weekend trips, dining certificate and many other prizes. Entertainment will be provided by Southwest Florida Symphony and will include cocktails and hors d ‘oeuvresl. For tickets call Jane Hudson at 995-0796.
Fort Myers
Pinocchio
Broadway Palm Children ‘s Theatre performances of Pinocchio continues Dec. 23 and 26. This timeless classic of honesty and respect is perfect family entertainment.
Broadway Palm Children ‘s Theatre presents full-scale productions. All performances begin with a buffet at noon and show time at 1 p.m. (except where indicated*, lunch is at 10:30 a.m. and the show is at 11:30 a.m.)
Ticket prices for lunch and the show are $15 for all ages. Tickets can be reserved by calling (239) 278-4422, by visiting: www.BroadwayPalm.com or by stopping by the box office at 1380 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers.
SWFL Symphony welcomes back Kunzel,
Prince of Pops. Kunzel and the Southwest Florida Symphony salute Rodgers and Hammerstein Jan. 9 and 10, at 8 p.m. at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. Hand picked by Kunzel, the three special guests have performed with him on several occasions and will be featured throughout the program. Tiffany Haas is a graduate of University of Cincinnati-Conservancy of Music (CCM) and 2002 Miss Ohio.
Max Quinlan is a recent graduate of CCM and made his professional theatrical debut with the National Touring Company of the musical Ragtime.
Michael Lowe, a graduate of CCM, has performed many times with the Cincinnati Pops including at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
Single tickets are on sale now and start at $15. Call the Symphony Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. at 418-1500 or order online at: www.swflso.org
New Trail Open at Manatee Park
Join a guide and learn about native plants and their connection to people past and present. This program features plants used by the Calusa, Seminole and later by early settlers. The program is offered on Sunday Dec. 28, Sunday Jan. 4, and Sunday Jan. 18, at noon. Meet at the “Chickee” (palm thatched hut). The program is free with paid parking.
Manatee Park is open daily from 8 a.m. to sundown. The Visitor Center and Gift Shop are now open from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. daily. Parking is $1/hour per vehicle, maximum $5. No Pets. Manatee Park is located at 10901 Palm Beach Blvd.,1.3 miles east of I75 on SR 80 directly across the street from the FPL power plant. For more information go to: www.leeparks.org
The Mangrove Gathering
The Mangrove Gathering is for people who care about the Earth and gives them a place to socialize, with live music, coffee and tea, wireless internet, informational displays and organizations, and all of the current local information on Southwest Florida environmental happenings.
The Mangrove Gathering takes place Jan. 9, between 7:30 and 10 p.m., at the Lee County Parks & Recreation Support Services Facility at Rutenberg Park, (the former Rutenberg Library) 6490 South Pointe Blvd. Gatherings continue on the second Friday of every other month, at 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Fort Myers, Bring a reusable mug for free refreshments and a dessert/snack to share with the community For more information call: (239) 432-2163
American Jewish Committee honors Rex Jensen
The West Coast Florida Chapter of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) will honor Mr. Rex Jensen, President and CEO of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, Inc., on Thursday, Jan. 8, with its 2009 Civic Achievement Award at Fete Catering & Ballroom at Polo Grill in Lakewood Ranch.
The dinner chairs are Carol Whitmore, District 6 Manatee County Commissioner, and Philip A. Delaney, Jr., president, Northern Trust Bank. The key-note speaker for the evening will be Dr. Henry Fishkind, a premier economist in the state of Florida.
For more information or to become a sponsor of the event, call AJC Executive Director Brian Lipton at (941) 365-4955 ext. 103 or email liptonb@ajc.org.