Education Notes
Cape Coral
Gulf Middle School
Gulf Middle School’s will hold its 15th 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.
Cape Coral Arts Studio mini classes
Fall Mini Classes will start the week of Nov. 16. 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 on line go to: www.CapeParks.com. The Cape Coral Arts Studio is located at 4533 Coronado Pkwy. in Rubicond Park.
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
Canned food drive and contest
The Cape Coral Junior Football Association recently held a canned food drive contest between the football and cheerleading teams. The players and cheerleaders collected 778 pounds of food to donate to the Cape Coral Caring Center.
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.
North Fort Myers
Teen Night
The North Fort Myers Recreation Center located (behind the North Fort Myers Library) 2021 North Tamiami Trail, will be opening its doors on Friday, Nov. 6, for Teen Night, from 6-9 p.m. for all teens between the ages of 13 to 17. Teens will be able to participate in ping pong, billiards, playstation, Wii, karaoke and more. Teen Night is free of charge.
For more information contact Libby Olive at 239-652-6002 or E-mail: Lolive@leegov.com.
Fort Myers
Telescope Renaissance Night
The Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium will hold a Telescope Renaissance Night on Nov. 5 from 7 to 10 p.m. During the evening volunteers from the Southwest Florida Astronomical Society, Inc.(SWFAS) will assist Nature Center staff and help check out, set up, and try to fix up telescopes brought in by the public and will also provide tips on how to get the most out of the instruments. The event is also open for those planning the purchase of a telescope who would like to compare the many choices available and discuss them with experienced telescope users. Telescope Renaissance Night is being held in celebration of the International Year of Astronomy and the 400th anniversary of the telescope. Donations are accepted for this event. For further information please call Carole Holmberg at 275-3435 or Bob Francis, President, SWFAS at 218-0139.
FGCU presents ‘Our Town’
Florida Gulf Coast University’s Theatre Lab invites the public to the opening of “Our Town” on Nov. 4 through 8 and Nov. 11 through 15, at the FGCU Arts Complex on campus. Performances are Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. with a matinee performance on Sunday at 2 p.m.
For more information visit: www.Theatrelab.fgcu.edu or call the box office at 590-7268
High school art 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.
Hickey’s Creek home school program
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.
Pride & Patriotism Concert
The Southwest Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra in partnership with the School District Of Lee County, presents the seventh annual Pride & Patriotism: Youth Celebrating the Arts and Honoring Veterans concert on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall.
The evening features the Southwest Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Michael Hall. North Fort Myers High School Band and the Cape Coral Elementary Chorus will also perform. Tickets are $7 and may be purchased in advance by calling the box office at 418-1500 and are also available at Barbara B. Mann the day of the event.
Make-A-Wish Foundation Needs Community’s Help
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida is seeking help from individuals, business owners, organizations and community leaders of Lee, Collier, Hendry, and Glades counties to fulfill the wishes of local children with life-threatening medical conditions.
To find out more about volunteering, fund raising or becoming a wish sponsor for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida, please call 992-9474 or visit: www.sfla.wish.org.