Education Notes
Cape Coral
Student honors
Among the students from the University of Kentucky’s dean’s list from Cape Coral are Kristen Kirdahy, a third year pharmacy student studying pharmacy in the College of Pharmacy and Corey Taylor Smith, a sophomore, studying international studies in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Computer classes
The Cape Coral Small Business Development Center, 1020 Cultural Park Blvd., Unit 3, presents:
– Friday-Feb. 27: QuickBooks Pro 2007 Level 2. Cost is $70
– Monday: Publisher. Cost is $40.
– Tuesday-Wednesday: Basic Word. Cost is $5.
CAP review course
A Certified Administrative Professional review course will meet from 5-8 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 19-April 23, at Cape Coral City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd. Classes designed for office professionals who already hold a Certified Professional Secretary certification and need part IV. Cost is $110. For information, visit: www.leecountybis.com.
BIS classes
The Business & Industry Services presents:
– March 3: Buying a PC from 8-11 a.m. Free.
– March 3: What’s new with the Internet from noon-3 p.m. Free.
– March 4-5: Introduction to computers and Windows from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Cost is $55.
Deadline to register for the classes is Monday. To register or for information, call 939-6320 or visit: www.leecountybis.com.
Video contest
The Lee County Coalition for a Drug-Free Southwest Florida has announced that Tobacco Free Florida is hosting a video contest. Those entering the contest need to be 11 years of age or older. The contest will give participants the opportunity to tell why they want to be free from tobacco in 2009. Grab a video camera or Web cam and, in 60 seconds or less, finish the following sentence: “I want to be free of tobacco in 2009 because … ” One grand prize winner and five first prize winners will be chosen and will receive handheld HD video cameras and/or MP3 players. The deadline for contest entries is Feb. 27. Information is available at: www.youtube.com/group/tobaccofreespeech.
Ida S. Baker choir and wind ensemble
An evening of dinner and music will be presented by the Ida S. Baker High School choir and wind ensemble Feb. 26. Dinner catered by Olive Garden will be served starting at 5:15 p.m., followed by a live concert at 7 p.m. There also will be a silent auction featuring music and sports memorabilia. Tickets are $10 and proceeds support the music program. Ida S. Baker is located at 3500 Agualinda Blvd. For tickets or information, contact Richard Brown at 458-6690 or e-mail richardbfr@leeschools.net.
Cape Coral Public Library
The Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library, 921 S.W. 39th Terrace, presents:
– Today: Book discussion on Dennis Lehane’s “The Given Day” at 2 p.m. A flu epidemic is decimating Boston and the police department is on strike.
– Monday: Craft Corner on knitting, crocheting and cross-stitching at 3:30 p.m. Materials provided or bring a project to work on. Registration requested.
– Tuesday: Practice English with English Cafe, a free informal conversation session for adult ESOL and ESL students, at 6:30 p.m.
– Tuesday: Bagels, Books and Banter at 9:30 a.m. Talk about a favorite book. Registration requested.
– Tuesday: Master Gardeners on “Growing and Using Herbs” at 2 p.m. Let Lee County master gardeners help start or maintain a Florida herb garden. Registration requested.
– Feb. 26: Kids read down fines at 3:30 p.m. Registration required.
– Feb. 27: Practice English with English Cafe, a free informal conversation session for adult ESOL and ESL students, at 10 a.m.
– Feb. 28: Craft Corner on scrapbooking at 10 a.m. Bring photos and share ideas for pages. Registration required.
For information or to register, 542-3953. A sign language interpreter is available with 48-hour notice. Call the Deaf Service Center at 461-0334 or 461-0438 (TTY).
Fort Myers Lunchbox
Theatre Series
The Lunchbox Theatre Series, at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, presents:
– Feb. 28, March 7, 14 and 21: “ZAP”
– April 4: “Cinderella Confidential.”
– April 11: “Schoolhouse Rock LIVE.”
The $12 admission includes a performance, lunch and workshop. For information, call 332-4488.
Florida Gulf Coast University
Information available for respective students and parents on becoming a student at FGCU from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday during Eagle Expo open house. For information, call Tami Tassler at 590-7989 or 888-889-1095.
Life Skills Center
The Lee County Life Skills Center, 3637 Martin Luther King Blvd., Fort. Myers, will have open enrollment for high school students wanting to receive their diploma. The school is set up in four hour sessions. Credits can be earned quickly. The cost is free. For information, call 332-3484.
Food drive
Lee County’s 13 Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps will hold a monthlong food drive to benefit Community Cooperative Ministries, Inc. through March 18. A kickoff event to promote the donation effort and to generate community interest is planned at South Fort Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Road, Fort Myers. Only non-perishable food items will be collected and stored at various school locations until they are delivered to CCMI’s soup kitchen and food pantry. For information, call 337-8204.
Edison Park Elementary
Edison Park Elementary is inviting the public to a two-part event Friday. The event is limited to the first 450 participants. Part one runs from 5:30-6 p.m. Part two is the Second Annual Edison Family Film Festival from 6-8 p.m. For details, contact Joe Donzelli at 461-8420.
Personal Skills
Personal Skills will cover the mindset and attitude of winners, discover internal job descriptions, polish professional image and craft a cover letter and resume designed to get attention. The training is from 9 a.m.-noon Friday at 2855 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. Cost is $45 or $135 for all four modules. For information, call Deborah Shane at 939-9844 or register online at: www.TrainwithShane.com.
AP information day
All South Zone high schools will have Advanced Placement representatives available for interested students and their families at 6 p.m. Tuesday at South Fort Myers auditorium, 14020 Plantation Road, Fort Myers. For information, call 561-0060.
Open auditions
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre is holding open auditions for adults and children for “Peter Pan” and “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” on Feb. 28 at 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. Ages 8 to 14 will audition from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Ages 15 and up will audition from 1-3 p.m. Auditions are on a first-come, first-serve basis. A sign-up sheet will be available at 10:30 a.m. No appointments will be taken. Anyone interested in auditioning should bring a current headshot and resume, be prepared to sing 16 bars. Bring sheet music in the proper key. An accompanist will be provided; no audio tapes. Actors and actresses may be asked to attend a dance and/or reading audition after the singing audition. For information, visit: www.BroadwayPalm.com.
SAT prep class
The Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties is offering a special prep class series to help get students ready for upcoming 2009 SAT tests. Class fee is $355 and includes all course materials. A minimum of six students is necessary for the class to be held, and a maximum of 12 students will be accepted. The 14-session classes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays starting March 16 for the June 6 SAT test. Classes will continue March 18 and 30; April 1, 20, 22, 27 and 29; and May 4, 6, 13, 18, 20 and 27. Math classes are held Mondays, and classes for the verbal section are held Wednesdays. Sessions, which run from 6:30-9 p.m., are held at 6237 Presidential Court, Suite E, Fort Myers. Classes are open to all students on a first-come, first-serve basis. Applications are available by calling the federation at 481-4449.
Evangelical Christian School
Registration for the upcoming fall term at Evangelical Christian School is now in full swing. Financial aid is available for the 2009 to 2010 school year. Students entering K5 or first grade, or students who are currently in public school, may apply for the Florida Pride Scholarship as well. Call 936-3319 for an appointment or e-mail rberg@goecs.org.