SWFAS to host talent show
Southwest Florida Addiction Services is looking for some talented elementary, middle and high school students to participate in the “Every Child Is a Star Talent Show.”
It is the third year SWFAS has coordinated the talent show, which is sponsored by the Bobby Nichols Fiddlesticks Foundation.
The show will be held from 3-5 p.m. Nov. 7 at First Christian Church, 2061 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers.
There are no entry fees and $75 will be awarded for first place each in the elementary, middle and high school categories.
“Talent can include anything from singing and dancing to reciting an original poem,” said Martha del Valle, SWFAS talent show coordinator. “Our goal is to provide youth with a fun, safe venue to express themselves without using or abusing alcohol, tobacco, prescription and/or other drugs.”
In addition to the talent show, the afternoon will include a silent auction of themed baskets such as movies, sports, and bath and body products.
To be eligible to participate in the talent show, participants must:
– Be between the ages of 6 and 19.
– Limit performances to no more than three minutes with no bands allow.
– Have no more than three people per act.
– Have permission from a parent or guardian to participate.
Forms and releases can be found online at: www.swfasprevention.org.
Audition entries must be received by Oct. 2 at SWFAS, 3763 Evans Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33901.
For information about the talent show, call 931-9743 or visit: www.swfasprevention.org.
SWFAS is the most comprehensive substance abuse treatment and prevention program in Southwest Florida, serving 6,000 people per year ages 9 to 90.
SWFAS offers outpatient and residential programs for adults and youngsters from five locations in Lee County and two in Hendry County.
SWFAS provides detoxification services for adults, prevention programming and an Employee Assistance Program for about 60 Southwest Florida businesses.
Fees are charged on a sliding scale, based on family income. In many cases, private insurance is accepted.
SWFAS is a United Way agency.