Education Notes
Cape Coral
Lyn Nguyen
Lyn Nguyen of Cape Coral, received a Master of Public Health from the Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., at its 164th commencement ceremony on May 11, 2009.
Cape Coral library
School is out and it is a challenge to keep kids busy and contented during these dog days of summer. It’s not too late to participate in Lee County’s Summer Reading program at the library. It runs through July 1. Stop by the library to get more information. “Be Creative at Your Library” promotes continuous reading during the summer. SRT events, such as puppet shows, animal shows and more are free for children age 6 and older, but tickets are required and can be picked up at the Cape Coral Library. For teens in middle and high school “Read it! Watch it! Win it!” introduces teens to a host of recreational and education opportunities and involves them in crafts, game nights and many more entertaining events.
There are dozens of programs for children, teens and adults at the 11 Lee County Libraries available to all. Pick up the July/August library calendar at the library, or go online at www.leegov.com/library For more information.
English Cafe: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, July 7, 14, and 28, and Fridays at 10 a.m., July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. Practice English in a free, informal conversation session for adult ESOL and ESL students. For more about the program or a schedule of classes, call 533-4809 or check the program schedule o n the library’s Web page at: leegov.com/library/progserv/programs.htm
Craft corner: knitting, crocheting and cross-stitching at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, July 13 and 27.
Craft corner; Scrapbooking, Red, White and Blue with Stars and Stripes, 10 a.m., on Saturday, July 26. Registration is required.
Bagels, books and banter 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28. Registration is requested.
Family story time at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 9, 16 and 23.
Kids read down fines: Children and teens can earn a $2 coupon for every 15 minutes of reading during the allotted time in the designated area of the library for ages 18 and under at 6:30 p.m. Mondays, July 6 and 20 and on Tuesdays July 7 and 21.
Guitar Hero, jam it up at the World Tour Playoffs from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, in the Marketplaza at Gulf Coast Town Center, off I-75, Alico Road, Exit 128.
Chess on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. July 7, 14, 21, 18. Rise to the chess challenge and join the fun. Bring a personal chess set, if preferred. Registration is requested.
Programs in other languages: Desayuno Literario. Sabado a las 10 a.m. 1 de Juliory.
All Lee County Library System programs are free and open to the public. A sign language interpreter is available with 48 hours notice. Call the Deaf Service Center at 461-0334 (voice) or 461-0438 (TTY). Assistive listening devices are available. Lee County Library System also offers free access to books, DVDs, videos, books-on-tape, electronic resources and other items from a vast collection. The Lee County Library System makes it possible for people who ordinarily couldn’t visit the library to enjoy reading through the Bookmobile, Books-By-Mail, Talking Books and literacy programs.
Fort Myers
Jennifer Kathleene Wright Chesnutt
Among the University of Iowa spring 2009 grads list was Jennifer Kathleene Wright Chesnutt, PHD, Mechanical Engineering. of Fort Myers.
FGCU seminars
FGCU Small Business Development Center presents seminars. Online registration and seminar descriptions at: cli.fgcu.edu/sbdc
Wednesday, July 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Marketing Series at FGCU Cape Coral, 1020 Cultural Park Blvd S Unit No. 3. $99
Wednesday, July 8, Frequently asked questions about starting a business at Labelle City Hall-Council Room, 481 W. Hickpochee Ave., Labelle.
Friday, July 10, 17 and 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. Doing Business with the federal government at Career and Service Center of Lee County, 4150 Ford Street Extension, Fort Myers.
For information contact Dan Regelski at 745-3700.
Theatre camp
The Triple Threat Musical Theatre Camp is held at The Off Broadway Palm Theatre at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. For questions contact Education Coordinator, Scott Guelcher at 239-939-2787 or: education@artinlee.org
Edison & Ford Winter Estates
July at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates is highlighted with the return of Henry Ford’s Birthday
Celebration and Estates Inventor’s Summer Camp as well as a variety of other special programs throughout the month of July. The July schedule of programs and events include:
New exhibit opening: “Music, Movies, & Dance with Edison & Ford” July, opening mid-July, films, performances of period music on the Edison piano and other related program activities throughout the year. The exhibit is free with any paid Estates admission and Estates Members are FREE.
The Edison & Ford Winter Estates will be open July 4, from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Estates members are free and there are several reciprocal admission programs.
Estates Inventor’s Summer Camp – Space Still Available
Registration is still open for summer camp at the Estates for a one of a kind experience, discovering, learning, inventing and creating to make learning fun.
All camp sessions will be held in the historic Edison Caretaker’s House (air-conditioned) although some of the activities will be held in the
Estates outdoor program buildings. For additional information, call 334-7419 or www.efwefla.org
LCSO Summer Youth Program
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is offering students ages 11 to 13 a chance to interact with law enforcement in an educational environment. The agency’s Summer Youth Program will be held at different Lee County schools in June and July. The sessions run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and are offered at no cost. The upcoming dates and locations are:
June 29 to July 2: Cypress Lake Middle School
July 6 to 9: Lehigh Acres Middle School
July 13 to 16: Three Oaks Middle School
July 20 to 23: Lehigh Acres High School
Edison State College
This Spanish conversational course will enable students to learn in a fun way. The class will be held from 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m .on Thursdays, July 2. Aug. 6. Cost is $145. Textbook not included.
Spanish intermediate
This Intermediate Spanish Class is directed towards gaining a competency in the spoken language. This six week class will be held on Tuesday nights began
June 30, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $145. Textbook not included
The Spanish classes to be held at Edison College, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. Obtain information and registration form at www.edison.edu/lee/ce/, email celee@edison.edu, or call 239-489-9235.
Brunch for Backpacks
The Brunch for Backpacks held on June 20,raised enough money from ticket sales and silent auction items to adopt 220 Lee County students in need. These 220 students in need will receive new backpacks and school supplies at the Multicultural Centre of SWFL’s 10th Annual Back-To-School Festival & School Supply Giveaway held at Harborside Event Center on Sunday, Aug. 2, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information visit www.multiculturalcentre.org or call 239-848-0239.
HOPE Scholarships rewarded in honor of former student
Edison State College awarded eight HOPE Scholarships to the son, siblings, and mentee of Guichard “Gucci” Jean-Louis. Gucci, the ESC Student Council President and HOPE Scholar, was killed with his mother in a traffic accident in April.
Dr. Kenneth Walker, president of Edison State College, presented the HOPE Scholarships at a luncheon, Friday, June 26, in the lobby of the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall.
The Project HOPE Scholarship Program awards full tuition and book scholarships to first generation in college students and provides a campus support system to bolster their success.
If you have questions about the HOPE Scholars Club or Friday’s event Fred Morgan at 239-489-9338 or email at fmorgan@edison.edu.