Mighty Mussels to hold Open House event on Tuesday

The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels are inviting all baseball fans in Southwest Florida to the team’s Open House season kickoff event on April 2 at Hammond Stadium at the Lee Health Sports Complex.

Fans will have opportunities to watch a Mighty Mussels practice and meet players, coaches and front office staff, as well as enjoy items from the ballpark’s concession and catering menus.

Mighty Mussels Manager Brian Meyer, who has led the team to three consecutive winning seasons, will introduce his coaching staff and offer his predictions for the season. Managing Partner John Martin also will address the crowd and discuss the ball club’s emphasis on creating “affordable family fun” in Southwest Florida.

The Open House runs from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Hammond Stadium at the Lee Health Sports Complex, 14100 Six Mile Cypress Parkway in Fort Myers. Admission and parking are free; RSVPs are not required. Concessions will be available for purchase; sponsors and season ticket holders will enjoy an exclusive refreshment area.

The Mighty Mussels will play 132 games during the 2024 regular season, which runs from April 5 to Sept. 8. Mighty Mussels tickets start at $10 and are available at MightyMussels.com.

Cape Coral Computer Club to meet Wednesday via Zoom

The Cape Coral Computer Club meets over Zoom the first and third Wednesday of each month, with the next meeting being from 2-4 p.m. on April 3. Meeting topics are “The New Microsoft Outlook” and “How to Fax Online.” There will be time for questions and answers.

All skill levels are welcome. For more information, visit the club website at https://www.capecoralcomputer.club/. Use the “CONTACT US” feature to register for a complimentary Zoom link. If you have any questions or need help with Zoom, call 321-430-5959.

Club Zoom meetings are recorded. If you become a member and miss a meeting, you have the opportunity to watch the presentation at a later date. The Zoom format works well because you don’t have to be in Florida to participate in and enjoy all of the benefits the club has to offer. See the website for additional information.

Lee County Band to Present April in Paradise April 7 at Mariner High School

The Lee County Community Band will conclude its season on April 7 with April in Paradise at 3 p.m. at Mariner High School, Cape Coral.

Under the direction of Gil Peltola, the band will perform “Midway March” by John Williams; “Twentiana,” a montage of songs of the 1920s; “Malagueña,” featuring clarinetist Frances Pace; and “Belle of the Ball,” plus vocals featuring Fred Lamb and Jan Fenn.

The band performs six concerts between November and April; all are taking place this season at Mariner High School, 701 Chiquita Blvd., N., beginning at 3 p.m. The programs are free (donations welcome) and open to the public.

The band will begin its 2024-25 season in mid-November; rehearsals will resume in mid-October.

The 62-member band is comprised of musicians from all walks of life. The original concert band of Lee County, the band and has been entertaining Southwest Florida audiences since 1885. Persons interested in joining may phone 239-600-9052.

For additional information, please visit www.leecountyband.org. “Like” the band on FACEBOOK.