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Cape Coral

The Sunshine Boys

A buffet dinner show, with special performance by The Sunshine Boys, will be held Thursday at the Cultural Park Theatre Company, 528 Cultural Park Blvd. The $25 ticket includes a buffet dinner and show. Dinner is at 6 p.m. Show is at 7 p.m. For tickets and information, call 772-5862.

Nino and Nina’s Wedding Show

Nino and Nina’s Wedding Show will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at Cape Coral Shrine Club, 360 Santa Barbara Blvd. S. For information, call 898-6542 or visit: www.overthetopshows.com.

Book discussion and signing

Tom Cirignano, a former North Fort Myers resident, will discuss and sign copies of his recently published title, “For Constant Outsider,” from 1-7 p.m. Friday. For information, call 508-946-9251.

St. Valentine’s Dinner Dance

Fr. Christopher Gaynor Assembly No. 2115, Knights of Columbus, will hold its annual St. Valentine’s Dinner Dance on Saturday at St. Andrew Hall. Music provided by Camouflage. Catering by Wine & Roses. For information and reservations, call 772-4275. Admission is a donation $25.

Cape Coral Yacht Club

The Cape Coral Yacht Club, 5819 Driftwood Parkway, presents:

– Friday: Magnificent magic show for all ages at 6 p.m. Cost is $6 per person. Children under 2 are free. Pre-register or buy tickets at the door.

– Saturday: Miami boat show bus trip from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Cost is $59 per person and includes entry fee, parking fees, tolls, continental breakfast and refreshments on the bus. Registration is required.

– Feb. 21: Intermediate saltwater fishing from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost for residents is $35 and $39 for non-residents. Registration required.

For information and to register, call 574-0806.

Tony Rotino Senior Center

The Tony Rotino Senior Center, 5817 Driftwood Parkway, presents:

– Feb. 21: Mystery dinner theatre variety show, presented by Over the Top Productions, from 6-9 p.m. Cost is $22 and dinner is included. Advance reservations required.

For information and to register, call 574-0807.

Rotary Park Environmental Center

The Rotary Park Environmental Center, 5505 Rose Garden Road, presents:

– Friday: Wood carving from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Cost is $50 for residents and $55 for non-residents.

– Saturday: Edible flowers and Valentine tea from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost is $25 for residents and $28 for non-residents.

– Feb. 20: Wood carving from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Cost is $50 for residents and $55 for non-residents.

– Feb. 21: Burrowing Owl Festival from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Requested donation of $3 for adults. Free for children under 12.

For information and to register, call 549-4606.

Lake Kennedy Senior Center

The Lake Kennedy Senior Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd., presents:

– Feb. 22: An afternoon with “The Elegants” at 1:30 p.m. Doors open for lunch. Show begins at 2 p.m. Cost is $15 per person.

– Feb. 27: The 5th Annual Senior Idol. Cost is $15 per person. Applications available at the center. Entries are limited to the first 20 applicants with a $10 entry fee, add $4 for dinner. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for dinner. Event begins at 7 p.m. For information, call 574-0575.

– Mondays: Clogging classes for beginners from 11 a.m.-noon and noon-1 p.m. Cost is $6 for members and $10 for non-members.

– Mondays: Clogging classes for intermediates from 1-2 p.m. Cost is $6 for members and $10 for non-members.

– Tuesdays: Sharing Life’s Experiences meets at 1 p.m. Free for members. Cost is $4 for non-members.

– Wednesdays: Quickie jewelry crafting with Lynda Lea from 1-2:30 p.m. Cost is $14 for members and $18 for non-members. Supplies included.

– Thursdays: New dimensions inline dancing with Aida Pineda from 6-7:30 p.m. Cost is $3 for members and $7 for non-members.

Dinner and movie

Couples are invited to enjoy a night of entertainment with a dessert station followed by the movie “Foreproof,” starring Kirk Cameron. The event, presented by DayBreak Fellowship, will be held at 7 p.m. at Cape Coral High School, 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd. Couples interested in receiving free tickets should R.S.V.P. by Thursday to 573-9009. On-site child care is available with advance registration. For information, visit: www.daybreakchurch.net.

Cape Coral Winter Home, Garden Show

The 2nd Annual Cape Coral Winter Home & Garden Show will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday at Coralwood Shopping Center, 201 Del Prado Blvd. Admission and parking is free.

Cleveland style polka dance

The Southwest Florida Polka Boosters will sponsor a Cleveland style polka dance from 2:30-6 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Cape Coral Elks hall, 4631 S.E. 10th Place. Music provided by Frank Morvacik Band. Doors open one hour before. Tickets are $12 per person. Children under 15 years of age are free if accompanied by an adult. For information, call 574-4880 or 542-3436.

Michael Bernard Beckwith

Michael Bernard Beckwith, founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center, will speak Saturday at Cape Coral’s Center for Spiritual Living, 408 S.E. 24th Ave. For information, call 574-6463.

Fort Myers

Doll Show and Sale

The Cape Coral Doll Guild and Fort Myers Doll Club present their annual Doll Show and Sale from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Araba Temple, 2010 Hanson St., Fort Myers. Admission is $4 for adults. Children 10 and under are free. For information, call Marilla at 540-8628 or e-mail marilia@infronline.net.

Michael Bernard Beckwith

Michael Bernard Beckwith, founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center, will speak Friday at the Harborside Event Center in Fort Myers. For information, call 574-6463.

Singing Valentines

Members of the Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers will deliver Singing Valentines for residents and business people. The mastersingers will have quartet stinging all over the Fort Myers-Cape Coral area Friday and Saturday. For information or to place an order, call 770-8447.

Rain barrel workshop

A Florida Yards and Neighborhoods rain barrel workshop will be held from 9-11 a.m. Saturday at Rutenberg Park, 6490 South Pointe Blvd., Fort Myers. Learn how rain barrels can collect water from the roof. The 55-gallon recycled barrels will be transformed into a rain barrel during the class and can be taken home. Cost is $35 per rain barrel. Taught by Lee County Extension master gardeners. To register, call Pam at 533-7523.

Pet Valentine photo

Have a pet photo taken with a festive Valentine theme. Lee County Animal Services is partnering with Any Question Photo & Videography to offer a special opportunity to create a Valentines Day memory of you and your pet from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers. Donation of $10. For information, call 533-7387.

Matlacha

Sidewalk sale

A sidewalk sale will be held from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday and from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday at Island Decor & More, 4206 Pine Island Road, Matlacha. For information, call 283-8080.

Meet the authors

Meet Gregory Sweeny, author of “The Gentle Giants” about manatees,” and author Joseph J. Riley of “Do you know the way to Matlacha?” at 11 a.m. Saturday at Island Decor & More, 4206 Pine Island Road, Matlacha. For information, call 283-8080.