Education Notes
Cape Coral
Adventure Camp
The Yacht Club School Days Off Adventure Camp for ages 7 to 12 will be held on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 7:30 to 5 p.m. The cost is $25 for residents and $37 for all others. Receive a $25 discount for the second child enrolled.
The Cape Coral Yacht Club is located at 5819 Driftwood Parkway. For more information call 574-0806.
Rotary Park programs
School’s out nature camp for 8 to 14 years is a day packed full of hands-on learning, fun, and adventure as kids explore our nature park and learn about plants, bugs and creatures that can be found at Rotary Park and throughout Cape Coral. The camp is Friday, Oct. 30, from 8 to 4 p.m. The cost is $30 for Cape Residents and $45 for all others.
Rotary Park Environmental Center is located at 5505 Rose Garden Road.
To register visit: www.capeparks.com Activity no. 145170-02 or call the park office 549-4606.
Local karate students advance in rank
Ten students at Cape Coral’s Martial Arts Training Institute recently passed rank tests to advance in belt rank.
Mitch Fincel moved from yellow to orange, Edmund Vient moved from yellow to orange, Maria Rivera moved from yellow to orange, Lukas Rivera moved from yellow to orange, Kieran Fincel moved from yellow to orange, Christina Villalja moved from yellow to orange, Kelvin Manzano moved from white belt to yellow, Valerie Munoz moved from white belt to yellow, Jesus Rodriguez moved from white belt to yellow and Santiago Duque moved from white belt to yellow
Gulf Middle School
Gulf Middle School will hold its fifteenth annual observance of Veterans Day on Nov. 10, beginning at 10 a.m. in the front of the school. This year’s celebration is to honor of all veterans’ and POW and MIAs.
The observance of Veterans Day is one of the largest and extensive programs within the Lee County School District with major student involvement. Student Government and Civil Air Patrol will serve as hosts for the day. The school’s band will be performing patriotic selections for our guests and student body. Additionally, there will be student readings and speeches by invited guests. An honor table for POWs and MIA will be prominently displayed. Finally, there will be a salute firing squad and will conclude with Taps.
The public is invited to attend.
Little Karate Kids at Four Freedoms Park
Little Karate Kids, for ages 3 to 5, is every Wednesday from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. at Four Freedoms Park at 4818 Tarpon Court. The cost is $45 for residents and $50 for non-residents.
Pre-registration is required. For more information visit: www.CapeParks.com or call 574-0804.
This traditional Japanese Karate-Do program teaches concentration, coordination and self-discipline all in a format that makes learning fun. The uniform not included but can be purchased from instructor. There is no class on Nov. 11 and Nov. 25 to Dec. 23 and Dec. 30.
Sounds of Florida Chorus
We sing a variety of music in four-parts. Tapes are provided to help learn each part. The chorus meets at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays in the chorus room of the Cape Coral Methodist Church, 4116 Coronado Blvd., across from the bocci ball court. For more information call Dick Knapik at 542-045. No auditions are necessary
Cape Coral Arts Studio fall classes
Fall Class session continues through Nov. 14.
There is still time to sign up for fall classes at the Cape Coral Arts Studio. Why wait for the next session when you can prorate classes for this session. Call us for a schedule today.
Fall Mini Classes will start Nov. 16 through Dec. 19. Register early for classes in the fine arts and fine crafts for adults and youth classes.
Popular adult classes include: beginning clay, watercolor and oil/acrylic painting, glass beadmaking, PMC, wire wrapped jewelry, silversmithing, glass fusing, beaded jewelry design, gemstone polishing, digital and abstract photography.
Supplies for all classes can be purchased in the Arts Studio Supply store.
Youth classes include: Drawing Essentials, Cartooning, and Draw/Paint.
For more information or to register call 574-0802. To register online go to: www.CapeParks.com. The Cape Coral Arts Studio is located at 4533 Coronado Parkway in Rubicond Park.
Martial Arts Schools
Martial Arts Training Institute, at 1490 N.E. Pine island Road, is a state registered non-profit organization offering martial arts training for youth and adults, has set its 2009-1010 school year day camp schedule. The next starting dates are Thursday, Oct. 29, Wednesday, Nov. 11, Wednesday Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 27.
Martial Arts Training Institute offers free women’s self-defense course. The class meets on Sundays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the MATI location at1490 N.E. Pine Island Road, 78/C, across from Mel’s Diner.
For more information call 322-7003 or 673-7740
Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Cape Coral Library will hold a gigantic book sale in the meeting room at the Cape Coral Library at 921 SW 39th Terrace, off Mohawk Boulevard. The sale features thousands of books, including novels, paperbacks, literature, history, performing arts, computer books, children?s books, cookbooks, gardening and craft books. There will be books available in German and Spanish as well as video tapes and DVDs.
A special preview of the book sale will be held for members only on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friends memberships will be available at the door. Books will be on sale to the public on Friday, Nov. 6, from 10 to 4:30 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 to 3 p.m. Most items will be priced at $1 or $2. All proceeds benefit the Cape Coral Library.
Fort Myers
Headstart program awarded grant
The Lee County Public Schools Head Start Program was recently awarded a Head Start National lCenter for Physical Development and Outdoor Play grant to enhance the outdoor play space of the Early Childhood Center. This center serves children through age five.
High school artist competition
ArtFest Fort Myers, Southwest Florida’s premier juried fine art festival, announces a Call for Artists for the high school art competition and exhibit, Art Under 20. This special feature is located in the heart of ArtFest Fort Myers on the weekend of Feb. 6 and 7, 2010. A large gallery tent provides the opportunity for participating students to exhibit their artwork, in a professional setting, to 55,000 ArtFest Fort Myers patrons. Cash prizes totaling $6,000 will be awarded to student competition winners.
For more information, contact ArtFest Fort Myers at 768-3602, e-mail info@ArtFestFortMyers or visit our Web site at: www.ArtFestFortMyers.com.
Calusa Nature Center, Planetarium
The 11th annual Florida Weekly Friendly Forest. Trick-or-Treat will be held Oct. 24, 25, and 31 from 3 to 6 p.m., at the Nature Center. Admission is $9 for adults and $6 for children ages 3 to 12 p.m. members are half-price admission to this event. Volunteers needed for this event. Contact Friendlyforet@calusanature.org for more information.
On Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 11 a.m., there will be a pre-school program, What I see at Night. What animals come out at night? Children must be between ages of 3 and 5. Register by Oct. 26 by calling 275-3435.
The Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium is located at 3450 Ortiz Ave. in Fort Myers. For information call 275-3435 or visit: www.CalusaNature.org
Songs and Arias
Florida Gulf Coast University presents “Songs and Arias” faculty recital on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom, This event is free and open to the public. For information contact Jeanie Darne at 590-7548.
Hickey’s Creek Home School
During this home school program students will learn about bird body parts and how to quickly identify birds in the field on Thursday, Nov. 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. Meet at the camp at the ground entrance at 19130 North River Road The program is for ages 8 to 12, no exceptions. The cost $5 per student. A parking fee is required. Call Keloly for more information at 693-02690.
Sanibel
Sanibel Island Writers Conference
Florida Gulf Coast University invites aspiring writers to attend the Sanibel Island Writers Conference, to be held Thursday through Sunday Nov. 3 through Nov. 8 at Big Arts on Sanibel Island.
Cost for participants is $350, which includes all workshops, panels, lectures and readings. Registration is limited Registration forms available at: www.fgcu.edu/siwc.