Although Valerie's House has continued its support groups during the COVID-19 pandemic on a virtual basis, families shared their desire to go back to in-person, which will begin on Monday, Aug. 3. Valerie's House is a nonprofit organization, whose sole purpose is to help children who are ...
The "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge is holding an online fundraiser to help support the refuge, which is missing out on critical financial support as a result of COVID-19.The DDWS kicked off the Virtual "Ding" Baby Bird Shower on July 14, with the funds raised going toward ...
Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens has been awarded a $39,000 grant from the Golisano Foundation. The grant will help LARC, an organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, respond to urgent needs stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. The grant is a part ...
In recognition of National Park and Recreation Month, Lee County Parks & Recreation will offer free pool admission and free parking Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26. Lee County Parks & Recreation sites offering free swimming or free parking include: * Parks: Lakes Park, ...
The Southwest Florida Military Museum &?Library will be hosting its 3rd Annual Miles for the Museum motorcycle ride this Sunday, July 26. The cost to participate is a $10 donation with all proceeds going to the museum.The event is sponsored by the Sons of Liberty Masonic Riders ...
The Alliance for the Arts, in partnership with Wild Ace Entertainment, will present an evening of virtual entertainment on Thursday, Aug. 13, at 7:30 p.m. Fun for all ages, this virtual extravaganza is jam-packed with magical mystery, clever circus and comedy delights.Brittany Sparkles and ...
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida has announced its incoming board of directors, elected to serve through 2021.The board of directors will be led by chair, Scott Fischer, CEO of Scott Fischer Enterprises; vice chair, Jeff Fusco, senior vice president for Bank OZK; past chair, Curt Todd, ...
In 1991, Bill Anderson's Home & Garden Show was the first event to be held at the then new Harborside Event Center in downtown Fort Myers.On Sept. 19 and 20, the 2020 Semi-Annual Home & Garden Show will be the first public event to be held at the new Caloosa Sound Convention ...
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida has announced plans to suspend its popular "tab program" for the foreseeable future. The tiny pull tab is the only pure aluminum on a soda can and in large quantities has value to recyclers. People of all ages have collected the pop tabs and ...
The submission process is officially open for the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge's annual contest for amateur photographers who enjoy capturing shots of nature and wildlife.Sponsored by the "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge, the 28th annual "Ding" Darling Day ...
