Community Highlights
Cape Coral
Lake Kennedy Senior Center
– March 20: Marco Island Trolley Tour and Snook Inn. Leave the center at 9:15 a.m. Cost is $76 for members and $86 for non-members.
– Quickie Jewelry Crafting with Lynda Lea from 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays. First class is $14 for members and $18 for non-members. Supplies included.
– New dimensions inline dancing with Aida Pineda from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Cost $3 for members and $7 for non-members.
– Clogging classes will be held from 11 a.m.-noon and noon-1 p.m. Mondays for beginners and from 1-2 p.m. Mondays for intermediates. Cost is $6 for members and $10 for non-members.
Registration required for all programs/tours. Lake Kennedy Center is located at 400 Santa Barbara Blvd. For information, call 574-0575.
Extreme Makeover Mailbox contest
Mailbox Improvement Month is not until May, but the Fort Myers/Cape Coral Post Offices are holding an “Extreme Makeover Mailbox” contest in preparation for the month.
Check out the mailbox and see if it needs a face lift. If so, make plans now to spiff it up and enter the contest. The rules are simple:
– Take a photo of the existing mailbox that needs a makeover.
– Make the changes and take a photo of the new, mailbox.
– Mail both photos, along with name, address and phone number, to USPS Consumer Council, 79 Mid Cape Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33991.
Entries will be accepted until March 31.
Two winners, one each from Fort Myers and Cape Coral, will be announced April 16. For information, contact Debra Mitchell at 573-9638 or debra.j.mitchell@usps.com.
Cape Coral Yacht Club
– Thursday: Dolphin biology and behavior from 7-8 p.m. Resident fee is $10 and non-resident fee is $12. Registration required.
– Saturday: Advanced saltwater fishing from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Resident fee is $45 and non-resident fee is $50. Registration required.
– Swimming lessons will be held weekdays or Saturdays, call for dates and times, each month. Each session includes eight classes. Cost is $50 for residents and $55 for non-residents.
For information, call 574-0806.
Calusa Chapter of the Military Officers Assoc. of America
The Calusa Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America meets the second Saturday from September-May at Taste of New York, 4721 Vincennes Blvd. The meeting starts at 8:30 a.m., with a buffet breakfast for $9 per person followed by a short business meeting and presentation. The next meeting will feature a talk by Alice Parrish on her military experiences. All members, spouses and prospective members are welcome. If not permanently registered for attendance, e-mail a reservation to Hal and Maxine Crispi at quiltmax@carolina.rr.com or call 283-7869. Make reservations by the Wednesday before the meeting. For information, contact Jim Conner at jmcfl@comcast.net or 542-5627.
Jerkita McClorin showcases talent
Jerkita McClorin’s Events was created for individuals of all race, backgrounds, genders, income levels and ages 5 and up to showcase his or her talent while also having a chance to win cash, prizes and awards. The mission is to help enhance, showcase and build confidence through individuals’ unique talents while also providing the community of Lee County and surrounding areas a great source of family entertainment. Contact Jerkita for information at 699-6625 or visit: www.jerkitame.com.
Pine Island
Free concert
Bring coolers and lawn chairs for a free concert in Matlacha as Jim Morris and Kip Lawrence, of The Yard Dogs, team up at 6 p.m. Friday at The Olde Fish House Marina, 4530 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, as part of Pine Island’s Creative Coast Weekend.
North Fort Myers
Octoberfest in March
Christ Lutheran Church’s “Octoberfest in March” will be held Friday-Sunday at The Shell Factory, 2787 North Tamiamai Trail, North Fort Myers. Admission is $4 per person at the gate or $3 with available coupons. For information or sponsorship details, contact 940-3212 or don@ostrowsky.net.
Fort Myers
Grande Dames Tea
The Grande Dames Tea, honoring philanthropists Berne Davis, Eleanore Kleist and Barbara Mann, will be held from 1-3 p.m. today at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. Tickets are $50 per person and may be obtained by calling 278-4422.
‘American Icons’
The Gulf Coast Symphony presents its Classical Access Concerts on Saturday at Anderson Theater at Bishop Verot High School, 5598 Sunrise Drive, Fort Myers. The program, “American Icons,” features some of the greatest American composers. Single tickets are $10-$20, with free tickets for children under 18. Tickets available online at: www.gulfcoastsymphony.org or call 481-4849.
Shell Point
The final presentation in the Shell Point Retirement Community 2009 Inaugural Speaker Series will feature Barrie Schwortz, known as the Shroud of Turin Photographer. The program will be held at 7 p.m. March 19 at the Village Church Auditorium on the Island at Shell Point. For information, contact 454-2071 or jessicaclark@shellpoint.org.
The Shell Point Fine and Performing Arts Concert Series of 2008-2009 presents the Irish-based group Cherish the Ladies on March 17 at the Village Church Auditorium. Tickets are $35 each. To purchase tickets or receive information about the concert series, call 454-2067.
Caloosahatchee Adventure Triathlon
The annual Caloosahatchee Adventure Triathlon needs to have 50 people registered by Friday, or the event may be canceled due to a lack of participation. The triathlon consists of four miles of kayaking, a 5k run and six miles of mountain biking. Registration forms and the course map may be downloaded at: www.leeparks.org/pdf/CRP%20Adventure%20Triathlon%202009.pdf. The price of registration is $30 per individual and $65 per team entry. Mail the form and payment to Lee County Parks and Recreation, 3410 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33916.
Guided tours of Burroughs home
Guided tours of the historic Burroughs home in Fort Myers are now available at 10 a.m. Fridays. The cost is $10. Reservations are not required, but are appreciated, at 337-9505.
Bowditch Point Park
Take an educational walk through Matanzas Pass Preserve and Bowditch Point Park with a naturalist. Bring a hat, bug spray,water and a camera. Bowditch Point walks are held from 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays at 50 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach. The walk is free with paid parking.