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Causes, Week of Nov. 22

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* The Southwest Florida Symphony Society Casino Night Fundraiser

Jacks or Better, Snake Eyes, Bingo! Whatever game you choose to play, it will be a win-win for you and the Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, Lee County’s professional orchestra. The Southwest Florida Symphony Society has planned a Casino Night fundraiser on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2 from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plasa Hotel at Bell Tower. Tickets are $40 per person and proceeds benefit the Symphony Society which supports the orchestra, awards scholarships and provides educational programs for students in Lee County.

The $40 fee per person includes: a pasta buffet, decadent desserts, fresh fruit, assorted cheeses and a cash bar plus $1,000 Casino dollars to get you started playing at the tables. Counting cards and counting calories are not permitted! In addition to the traditional gaming tables, you can play and shout Bingo! There will be a DJ providing music so that you can burn off any extra calories or do the Happy Dance when you win one of the terrific silent auction items or raffle prizes. Reservations can be made by calling the Symphony Office, 239-418-1500, or order online at www.swflso.org .

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* Lifeline’s 5th Annual LifeWalk

LifeWalk 2015, a walk that gives LIFE, will step off at 7:45 a.m. Dec. 5 at Jaycee Park, 4125 SE 20th Place, Cape Coral.

There will be a continental breakfast to kick off the morning and keep walkers energized through the live music, face painting, balloon art, prize giveaways and a scavanger hunt.

Pre-register at www.lifelinefamilycenter.org/lifewalk by Nov. 23 for a free T-shirt); get people to sponsor you for walking; walk on Dec. 5 and help save two lives at one time.

LifeWalk is a fundraising walk that benefits moms and babies at Lifeline Family Center, a home and an alternative out of abortion for young women in crisis pregnancies. For more information call 242-7238.