BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EsteroToday.com - ECPv6.3.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.esterotoday.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for EsteroToday.com REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T190000 DTSTAMP:20240329T083326 CREATED:20221125T191743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221125T191743Z UID:30378-1670068800-1670094000@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Holiday Open House DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/holiday-open-house/ LOCATION:Estero Historical Society\, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd\, Estero\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T190000 DTSTAMP:20240329T083326 CREATED:20221114T144852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T150525Z UID:30205-1670083200-1670094000@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Light Up Estero DESCRIPTION:“Light Up Estero – Unity In The Community” is our focus as we gather in the parking lot of Ocean Church to honor those volunteers\, first responders and the workforce in our recovery from Hurricane Ian. We will have a candlelight tree lighting\, Christmas carol sing-a-long\, holiday music from the New Horizons Children’s Choir\, bounce house\, food trucks\, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus and a special holiday gift for all. \nThe event is free. \nAny funds raised will be shared with the Rotary Club of Estero Foundation and Estero Forever Foundation for Hurricane Ian recovery. \nOur focus is on unity in the community as we share fellowship\, sing holiday songs & enjoy food! \nThere will be some seating available but don’t forget to bring your chair! \nSponsorships Available URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/30205/ LOCATION:Ocean Church\, 22100 S. Tamiami Trail\, Estero\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esterotoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/light-up-estero-2022.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T150000 DTSTAMP:20240329T083326 CREATED:20221125T191936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221125T191936Z UID:30382-1670166000-1670166000@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Nisita Concert Series Logan Skelton\, piano DESCRIPTION:Logan Skelton is a much sought-after pianist\, teacher and composer whose work has received international critical acclaim. URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/nisita-concert-series-logan-skelton-piano/ LOCATION:FGCU CATEGORIES:Arts & Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T180000 DTSTAMP:20240329T083326 CREATED:20221125T192257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221125T192257Z UID:30388-1670256000-1670263200@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Protecting Yourself from Home Repair Fraud and Scams Workshop DESCRIPTION:The National Alliance Against Home Repair Fraud and a panel of local experts will give a presentation on avoiding home repair/rebuild scams during the hurricane recovery. URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/protecting-yourself-from-home-repair-fraud-and-scams-workshop/ LOCATION:South County Regional Library CATEGORIES:Arts & Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T153000 DTSTAMP:20240329T083326 CREATED:20221125T192353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221125T192353Z UID:30390-1670508000-1670513400@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:A Christmas Carol DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed actor Duffy Hudson will perform the timeless holiday classic “A Christmas Carol.” URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/a-christmas-carol/ LOCATION:South County Regional Library CATEGORIES:Arts & Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T120000 DTSTAMP:20240329T083326 CREATED:20220117T121618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T151421Z UID:27701-1670580000-1670587200@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:ECCL Member Meeting DESCRIPTION:Each month The ECCL presents featured speakers on topics of interest to the greater Estero area. Our Councils and Committee also update members. \nThe Friday\, December 9\, 2022 meeting of the ECCL features Nancy Martin of Interfaith Charities\, Troy Bolivar on FGCU Veterans Success\, and updates on Council and ECCL activities from Terry Flanagan and Jim Gilmartin. The meeting begins at 10:00 am and is free and open to the public. \nFor the agenda\, see https://esterotoday.com/dec2022/  URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/eccl-member-meeting-23/ LOCATION:Estero Park and Recreation Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esterotoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ECCL-mtg-2022.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ECCL":MAILTO:Info@esterotoday.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T113000 DTSTAMP:20240329T083326 CREATED:20221125T191352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221125T191352Z UID:30371-1670920200-1670931000@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Skin Cancer Screening DESCRIPTION:An advanced dermatology provider will be perform skin checks and address your skin concerns with an appointment. RSVP at 239-468-0050. URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/skin-cancer-screening/ LOCATION:Lee Health Coconut Point CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T200000 DTSTAMP:20240329T083326 CREATED:20221123T190034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T155838Z UID:30309-1674666000-1674676800@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Public Forum on Water Quality DESCRIPTION:Public Forum\nGreater Estero Water Quality & EnvironmentActions & Solutions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, January 25\, 2023\n \n \n \n \n \n FGCU Water SchoolFGCU Boulevard North \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join your community in protecting the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The overwhelming scientific consensus is\, we must drastically reduce earth’s warming and its worsening effects on our local economy and the quality of our water\, air\, and life. \nWith increasing surface temperatures\, the possibility of more droughts and increased intensity of storms will likely occur. As more water vapor evaporates into the atmosphere\, it becomes fuel for more powerful storms to develop. \nMore heat in the atmosphere and warmer ocean surface temperatures can lead to increased wind speeds in tropical storms. Rising sea levels expose higher locations not usually subjected to the power of the sea and to the erosive forces of waves and currents. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FGCU Water School \nThe comprehensive nature of The Water School at FGCU allows a focus on key areas critical to our water-driven world: climate change\, natural resources\, ecosystem health and well-being\, restoration\, and remediation. With 400 acres of protected habitat and LEED-certified buildings\, FGCU is an environmental lab with sustainability at the core of its mission and the perfect place to develop The Water School. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Discussion\nWe heard from four local experts on water quality as we asked them how our community can act on this crisis. \n \n Meet the Panel\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Participants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n John Cassani\n Calusa Waterkeeper Emeritus \n In November 2016\, John accepted the position of Calusa Waterkeeper\, a member of the international Waterkeeper Alliance. John’s professional career as an ecologist started here in Lee County in 1978 after receiving degrees in Biology and Fish and Wildlife. \nFrom 1978 to 2014\, he worked as a resource manager for local government\, managing waterways of Southwest Florida. He has authored peer-reviewed scientific publications and popular media sources on resource management\, history\, water policy\, and conservation issues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Matt DePaolis\n Environmental Policy Director\, Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) \n Matt has a master’s degree in marine biology and a Juris Doctorate with environmental and ocean and coastal law certificates from the University of Oregon. His strong science and environmental law background support leading the policy team and advancing policies needed to improve water quality and protect our natural resources. As SCCF’s Environmental Policy Director\, he puts his combined expertise in environmental law and marine biology to use at an organization that bases its policy and advocacy efforts on science. \nBefore his role at CSS\, DePaolis researched climate litigation and fisheries policy issues for the United Nations. He also worked as a fellow at the Ocean and Coastal Law Center\, recommending solutions to marine plastic pollution. While in Oregon\, he served as a legal associate at the Wild Salmon Center\, evaluating regulations to protect water quality in streams. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bob Moore\n Co-Chair of the Sanibel-Captiva Renewable Energy Working Group \n Throughout his career\, Bob has focused on bringing together diverse stakeholders to solve complex problems collaboratively and now brings that experience to his consulting and volunteer work. \nBob serves as the Co-Chair of the Sanibel-Captiva Renewable Energy Working Group\, a coalition of local organizations focused on advancing energy efficiency and renewable energy to improve resiliency and reduce energy costs. He also volunteers for the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation and the Environment Committee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greg Tolley\n Executive Director of The Water School at FGCU \n Greg Tolley is a Professor of Marine Science and Executive Director of The Water School at Florida Gulf Coast University. \nHe is the author of publications on marine ecology and the influence of freshwater inflow on estuaries. Tolley has worked for over two decades in Southwest Florida to build capacity and focus university research on coastal environments and the conservation of aquatic resources. \nHe has held several leadership positions at FGCU\, including Chair of the Department of Marine and Ecological Sciences\, Director of Graduate Studies\, and Director of the Coastal Watershed Institute. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Key Concerns\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Potential temperature increases and precipitation pattern variations will likely degrade water quality\, exacerbate algae problems\, and cause excessive richness of nutrients\, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus\, in essential water bodies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Harmful algal blooms\, dead zones\, and fish kills happen when the environment becomes enriched with nutrients\, increasing the amount of plant and algae growth in estuaries and coastal waters. An estuary is a partially enclosed coastal body of brackish water with one or more rivers or streams and a free connection to the open sea. Our estuary is Estero Bay. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Impact assessments to date on large-scale regional basins in the state demonstrate that future climate warming has a significant potential to impact water quantity and quality. Climate warming and rising sea levels will also exacerbate the competition for water. \nIt’s a problem that should matter to you. It all starts when nutrients get into lakes and oceans. Nutrients feed algae like they do other plants. Algae grow and block sunlight. Plants die without sunlight. Eventually\, the algae die too. Bacteria digest dead plants\, using up remaining oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide. If they can’t swim away\, fish and other wildlife become unhealthy or die without oxygen. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What did we learn?\n \n \n \n \n \n \nWhy do people question the scientific findings that the world is experiencing an increase in average temperature\, leading to a significant and adverse change in weather patterns?\nWhat are the major threats to our community over the next 20 years?\nHow do we manage the level of development in an environmentally balanced way?\nWhat specific initiatives in greater Estero would reduce warming trends and help reduce our carbon footprint?\nHow can our community improve our water quality in the short and long term? URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/waterforum/ LOCATION:FGCU Water School\, 10501 FGCU Blvd. S.\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33965\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="ECCL":MAILTO:Info@esterotoday.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230128 DTSTAMP:20240329T083326 CREATED:20221108T203120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T203120Z UID:30124-1674777600-1674863999@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Ghost Walk DESCRIPTION:Stroll past restored buildings from a bygone era and watch reenactors perform scenes from their lives before\, during\, and after the Koreshans settled in Southwest Florida. Six performances nightly starting at 6:45 pm. Ticket sales start in December. URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/ghost-walk/ LOCATION:Koreshan State Park CATEGORIES:Arts & Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230129 DTSTAMP:20240329T083326 CREATED:20221108T203134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T203134Z UID:30126-1674864000-1674950399@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Ghost Walk DESCRIPTION:Stroll past restored buildings from a bygone era and watch reenactors perform scenes from their lives before\, during\, and after the Koreshans settled in Southwest Florida. Six performances nightly starting at 6:45 pm. Ticket sales start in December. URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/ghost-walk-2/ LOCATION:Koreshan State Park CATEGORIES:Arts & Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230204 DTSTAMP:20240329T083326 CREATED:20221108T203149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T203149Z UID:30128-1675382400-1675468799@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Ghost Walk DESCRIPTION:Stroll past restored buildings from a bygone era and watch reenactors perform scenes from their lives before\, during\, and after the Koreshans settled in Southwest Florida. Six performances nightly starting at 6:45 pm. Ticket sales start in December. URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/ghost-walk-3/ LOCATION:Koreshan State Park CATEGORIES:Arts & Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230205 DTSTAMP:20240329T083326 CREATED:20221108T203201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T203201Z UID:30130-1675468800-1675555199@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Ghost Walk DESCRIPTION:Stroll past restored buildings from a bygone era and watch reenactors perform scenes from their lives before\, during\, and after the Koreshans settled in Southwest Florida. Six performances nightly starting at 6:45 pm. Ticket sales start in December. URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/ghost-walk-4/ LOCATION:Koreshan State Park CATEGORIES:Arts & Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T160000 DTSTAMP:20240329T083326 CREATED:20230206T091807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T151826Z UID:31068-1676469600-1676476800@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Medieval-Renaissance Art & Music DESCRIPTION:A sampling of the extraordinary culture and history of the Middle Ages through the 16th century from Gregorian Chants to DaVinci. URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/medieval-renaissance-art-music/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Arts & Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T200000 DTSTAMP:20240329T083326 CREATED:20230203T135434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T135653Z UID:30986-1676566800-1676577600@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:ECCL is now Engage Estero DESCRIPTION:Learn Why We Are Making This Change\nThe Club at RapalloFebruary 16th at 5 PM \nThis event has reached capacity.We will post the presentation after Feb. 16. \nThe Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) is pleased to invite you to celebrate the launch of Engage Estero. The purpose of the all-volunteer\, nonpolitical\, nonprofit Community Engagement Association is to inform citizens of significant community issues and encourage citizen engagement to impact the quality of life in greater Estero favorably. The new name\, logo\, and purpose statement represent a revitalization of the ECCL organization’s unwavering dedication to a vision to have an informed and engaged citizenry\, resulting in a community that delivers the desired quality of life. \nEngage Estero will build on the ECCL’s 20 years of positive community impacts while focusing on issues essential to citizens and the region’s future. Jim Gilmartin\, the president of Engage Estero\, said\, “No other organization in greater Estero focuses on engaging our community to maintain and improve our quality of life.” \nAt the launch meeting\, Jim will explain why we made the change and how our purpose\, mission\, and vision will favorably impact greater Estero. There will be time for questions\, discussion\, and interaction. URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/eccl-is-now-engage-estero/ LOCATION:FL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T140000 DTSTAMP:20240329T083326 CREATED:20230206T090216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T090216Z UID:31036-1676628000-1676642400@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Heart Health Fair & Education Event DESCRIPTION:Programs all day including Strategies for Success with Heart Failure; Outdoor Strength\, Balance & Stretch; Women & Heart Disease; Outdoor Meditation; and Heart Health Cooking Demos. Reservations are required\, RSVP to 239.468.0050. URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/heart-health-fair-education-event/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T180000 DTSTAMP:20240329T083326 CREATED:20230213T150023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T150023Z UID:31136-1677083400-1677088800@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Septic to Sewer Informational Meeting DESCRIPTION:Residents interested in learning more about the septic-to-sewer conversion may attend a neighborhood information meeting which will focus on the Broadway West UEP but will contain information about all phases of the utility expansion project. URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/septic-to-sewer-informational-meeting/ LOCATION:Estero Park & Recreation Center\, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States CATEGORIES:Village of Estero Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T190000 DTSTAMP:20240329T083326 CREATED:20230206T091141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T151831Z UID:31054-1677175200-1677178800@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Fjelstul Art Lecture Vesna Pavlovic: Material Memories DESCRIPTION:At the heart of the Material Memories project is the question of what role photography plays in remembering history\, both personal and public. URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/fjelstul-art-lecture-vesna-pavlovic-material-memories/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Arts & Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T110000 DTSTAMP:20240329T083326 CREATED:20230206T090936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T151804Z UID:31049-1677317400-1677322800@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:History of the Calusa with Jacob Winge DESCRIPTION:Guest speaker Jacob Winge will be presenting the History of the Calusa. Continental breakfast is included. URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/history-of-the-calusa-with-jacob-winge/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Arts & Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T190000 DTSTAMP:20240329T083326 CREATED:20230301T140758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T140758Z UID:31479-1678172400-1678215600@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Village of Estero Election DESCRIPTION:A Village Council District election will be held on March 7\, 2023. \nThree districts were unopposed:\nDistrict 3: Vice Mayor and Councilmember elect Jon McLain\nDistrict 4: Councilmember elect Lori Fayhee\nDistrict 7: Councilmember elect George Zalucki\nDistrict 5 Candidates are: Gary Israel and Rafael Lopez \nResidents of all districts can vote. \nElections are run by Lee County Supervisor of Elections. You can check your registration status\, request a vote-by-mail ballot\, find polling locations and more by visiting: https://www.lee.vote/Voter-Resources/Check-My-Voter-Info  \nHere are the locations: \nhttps://www.lee.vote/Portals/Lee/2023%20NOE%20PC%20Village%20of%20Estero%20-%20%2003-07-23%20-%2001-24-23.pdf  URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/village-of-estero-election/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Election END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T160000 DTSTAMP:20240329T083326 CREATED:20230301T084817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T151733Z UID:31445-1678287600-1678291200@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Demystifying and Defeating Dizziness DESCRIPTION:Lee Health will review definitions for dizziness\, lightheadedness\, imbalance and vertigo and talk about common tests to aid in understanding the possible reasons for dizziness. Reservations are required\, RSVP to 239.468.0050. URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/demystifying-and-defeating-dizziness/ LOCATION:Lee Health Coconut Point CATEGORIES:Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esterotoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Demystifying-and-Defeating-Dizziness.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T110000 DTSTAMP:20240329T083326 CREATED:20230301T090127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T151819Z UID:31459-1678527000-1678532400@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Alverez Smith Family & Home DESCRIPTION:Listen to Mr. Jeff McCullers\, local historian\, talk about the Alverez-Smith family\, their home\, their place in Estero history and his personal heritage. URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/speaker-series-alverez-smith-family-home/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Arts & Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T110000 DTSTAMP:20240329T083326 CREATED:20230302T151412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T151412Z UID:31485-1678870800-1678878000@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Mobile Food Pantry DESCRIPTION:Community Cooperative Announces March Mobile Food Pantry Schedule and Locations \nFORT MYERS\, FL. (February 28\, 2023) – Community Cooperative announces its Mobile Food Pantries schedule for March. \nThe Mobile Food Pantry program is one of Community Cooperative’s most innovative ways to bring food and assistance to neighborhoods with high food insecurity and that lack resources. \nID is required for all attendees and bringing bags is encouraged with a limit of one mobile food pantry visit per month per household address. \nThe Community Market is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon for emergency groceries at the main campus\, located at 3429 Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. Blvd. in Fort Myers for those who cannot access a mobile site. \nIf you are interested in financially supporting\, volunteering for\, or have any questions about our Growing Healthy Kids & Families program\, please visit us at www.CommunityCooperative.com or call 239-332-SOUP (7687). URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/mobile-food-pantry/ LOCATION:Literacy Council Gulf Coast\, 26820 Old 41 Road\, Bonita Springs\, FL\, 34135 CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T153000 DTSTAMP:20240329T083326 CREATED:20230214T140105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T140105Z UID:31169-1678888800-1678894200@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Bonita Estero Woman’s Club DESCRIPTION:General Meeting & Program \nThe Importance of our National Park Resources \nSpeaker: Fran Mainella\, Former US National Parks Director URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/bonita-estero-womans-club/ LOCATION:Estero Park & Recreation Center\, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States CATEGORIES:Other Event ORGANIZER;CN="Bonita Estero Women's Club":MAILTO:info@BEWCFL.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T100000 DTSTAMP:20240329T083326 CREATED:20230301T085823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T151823Z UID:31455-1679043600-1679047200@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Art of the Calusa DESCRIPTION:Join the museum curator of Koreshan State Park for an interesting and informative talk about the history\, culture and art of the Calusa. URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/art-of-the-calusa-2/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Arts & Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T170000 DTSTAMP:20240329T083326 CREATED:20230324T171959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T171959Z UID:31795-1679922000-1679936400@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Harmful Algae Bloom Study DESCRIPTION:Meeting with people who would like to participate on:\nMonday March 27\, 2023 1:00 pm -5:00 pm\nand\nTuesday March 28\, 2023 9:00 am-1:00 pm\nCape Coral Public Works Department\n815 Nicholas Pkwy E\, Cape Coral\, FL 33990 \nPrincipal Investigator: Dr. Shirley Gordon\, PhD\, RN\nThe research is being conducted by scientists at Florida Atlantic University’s College of Nursing and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. The study is designed to fill an important gap in our understanding of the impact of the harmful algal blooms (HABS) on human health.\nTo participate you must be: \n\n18 years of age or older.\nAble to read and understand English.\n\nIf selected\, you will be asked to participate in 2 data collection sessions: (1) when algae are not blooming and (2) during an algae bloom.\nAt each session\, you will be asked to: \n\nComplete a short survey\nProvide a nasal swab\, urine and blood sample to test for algal toxins.\n\nEach session will take 15-30 minutes. \nThere is no cost to participate and you will receive a $25 gift card at the end of the 2nd session.\nYou may withdraw from the study at any time without penalty.\nPlease contact us at NurHAB@health.fau.edu to learn more! URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/harmful-algae-bloom-study/ LOCATION:Cape Coral Public Works Department\, 815 Nicholas Parkway\, Cape Coral\, Florida\, 33990 CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T130000 DTSTAMP:20240329T083326 CREATED:20230324T172147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T172147Z UID:31799-1679994000-1680008400@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Harmful Algae Bloom Study DESCRIPTION:Meeting with people who would like to participate on:\nMonday March 27\, 2023 1:00 pm -5:00 pm\nand\nTuesday March 28\, 2023 9:00 am-1:00 pm\nCape Coral Public Works Department\n815 Nicholas Pkwy E\, Cape Coral\, FL 33990 \nPrincipal Investigator: Dr. Shirley Gordon\, PhD\, RN\nThe research is being conducted by scientists at Florida Atlantic University’s College of Nursing and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. The study is designed to fill an important gap in our understanding of the impact of the harmful algal blooms (HABS) on human health.\nTo participate you must be: \n\n18 years of age or older.\nAble to read and understand English.\n\nIf selected\, you will be asked to participate in 2 data collection sessions: (1) when algae are not blooming and (2) during an algae bloom.\nAt each session\, you will be asked to: \n\nComplete a short survey\nProvide a nasal swab\, urine and blood sample to test for algal toxins.\n\nEach session will take 15-30 minutes. \nThere is no cost to participate and you will receive a $25 gift card at the end of the 2nd session.\nYou may withdraw from the study at any time without penalty.\nPlease contact us at NurHAB@health.fau.edu to learn more! URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/harmful-algae-bloom-study-2/ LOCATION:Cape Coral Public Works Department\, 815 Nicholas Parkway\, Cape Coral\, Florida\, 33990 CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T160000 DTSTAMP:20240329T083326 CREATED:20230301T085113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T151729Z UID:31448-1680102000-1680105600@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Demystifying and Defeating Dizziness DESCRIPTION:Lee Health will review definitions for dizziness\, lightheadedness\, imbalance and vertigo and talk about common tests to aid in understanding the possible reasons for dizziness. Reservations are required\, RSVP to 239.468.0050. URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/demystifying-and-defeating-dizziness-2/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Health,Other Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esterotoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Demystifying-and-Defeating-Dizziness.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T193000 DTSTAMP:20240329T083326 CREATED:20230217T210404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T184216Z UID:31208-1680197400-1680204600@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Forum: How Changes in Healthcare will Impact You DESCRIPTION:Public Forum\nHow will the Changes in Healthcare\nImpact You Over the Next Few Years?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, March 30\, 2023\n \n \n \n \n \n Estero High School\n21900 River Ranch Road\, Estero\, FL 33928\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Engage Estero’s FirstHealthcare Public Forum Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Key Concerns\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How will the imminent shortage of GP’s\, Specialists and nurses impact the way healthcare is administered in the next few years?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How will other services\, such as DispatchHealth a home visitation service\, impact patients care?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How will the acquisition of GP Practices by large Hospital Groups impact you?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is the use of Telemedicine a viable option and how will the quality of healthcare be affected?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How will remote patient monitoring (RPM) devices (that analyze patient’s acute or chronic conditions from outside the hospital\, impact future care for those in our area?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other important topics such as rising hospital and drug prices\, improvements needed in preventive medicine\, access to hospital ancillary services (ambulance services\, ambulatory surgery center (ASC) services\, audiology services)\, communication between primary/specialties\, medical record integration and the implementation of artificial intelligence systems (AI)\, will also impact healthcare needs in the future. However\, these items we plan to review in a second Healthcare Public Forum in the Fall. \nThe Engage Estero team encourages residents to take part in this important initiative and please reach out to your neighbors and friends if you think they too would be interested in attending.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Following the very successful Public Forum Meeting that reviewed the Environment and Water Quality in January\, the Engage Estero team is now focusing on the changes that are occurring in the healthcare arena and the impact they will have on the public. \nThis will be your opportunity to learn more about how these changes will affect access\, timing\, quality and cost to you. \nIn addition\, it will be your opportunity to ask your own questions to the invited panel of experts. \nThe venue has been selected so that there will be ample room for those living in greater Estero and beyond to attend. \nBecause there are many topics that need to be addressed\, it has been decided to conduct two such meetings. The first will be on March 30th  and Engage Estero will schedule the second meeting in the Fall.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel Participants\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kris Fay\n Lee Health\, Chief Officer of Community Based Care \n Kris oversees the Lee Health Center for Care Transformation\, a center which focuses on the advancement of value-based care initiatives including care redesign and contract performance. She also oversees the employed medical group of more than 900 physicians and advanced providers\, as well as the outpatient services and locations for the health system. She is responsible for the overall growth\, strategy and operations of the employed physician group and for achieving financial\, quality\, engagement and patient experience targets.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jon Witenko\n Lee Health\, System Director of Virtual Health and Telemedicine \n Has helped to implement Caregility’s iConsult mobile application into a scalable system that could traverse all patient needs in the home and the hospital\, be rapidly deployed\, and be infinitely scalable for the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gina Teegarden\, RN\, BSN\, BHA\, MBA\, CENP\n Chief Nursing Executive for the NCH Healthcare System \n She has a 32-year background in nursing and 26 years in nursing leadership. She joined the NCH Healthcare System in 1993. \nDuring her tenure at NCH she has worked to transform the nursing culture to a culture of safety and well-being through the implementation of evidence-based strategies targeted to enhance favorable patient and employee outcomes. \nGina is a member of the American Organization of Nursing Leaders\, the Florida Organization of Nursing Leaders\, and serves as President of the Southwest Organization of Nurse Executives (SWONE) Chapter.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Joseph Repay\, M.D\n Primary Care physician \n Dr Joseph Repay\, M.D: Joseph did his residency at the Medical Center of Central Georgia/Mercer University. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He works as a Primary Care physician with WellSpan Medical Services\, Physicians Regional Healthcare Services.  \nHe is Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician and licensed Physical Therapist with several years’ experience in Hospital Medicine\, Primary Care\, and Outpatient Orthopedic rehabilitation.  URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/healthforum/ LOCATION:Estero High School\, 21900 River Ranch Road\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States CATEGORIES:Engage Estero Event,Health ORGANIZER;CN="Engage Estero":MAILTO:info@esterotoday.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T110000 DTSTAMP:20240329T083326 CREATED:20230214T135004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T135004Z UID:31167-1680336000-1680346800@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Great American Clean Up DESCRIPTION:Keep Lee County Beautiful Inc. recruits Volunteers\, Site Captains\, Area Managers and local Sponsors to foster unity and strengthen community bonds through beautification and improvement efforts across Lee County. Join KLCB’s 25th anniversary for hosting this county-wide event. By being a locally activated community improvement program we bring the power of volunteers and sponsors together to inspire change and build sustainable\, vibrant communities to the areas in which we live\, work\, and play. \nThe event is a call to action to create more sustainable communities by focusing volunteer efforts on activities that impact aesthetic community improvements and the environment. Volunteers of all ages are welcome and any individual\, family\, school\, group\, place of worship\, business or government entity can coordinate or participate in an average of over 30 simultaneous projects throughout Lee County. URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/great-american-clean-up/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Other Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T200000 DTSTAMP:20240329T083326 CREATED:20230215T135905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T193046Z UID:31181-1680337800-1680465600@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:11th Annual Breaking Par Golf Tournament DESCRIPTION:April 1st and 2nd\, 2023\nSaturday Shotgun Scramble\nSunday Gala Dinner\nGrandezza \nAll proceeds to fund educational initiatives by LEAD Estero. \nBreaking Par Flyer and Registration URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/11th-annual-breaking-par-golf-tournament/ LOCATION:Grandezza\, 11481 Grande Oak Blvd\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Community Event ORGANIZER;CN="Lead Estero":MAILTO:Donate@LEADestero.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR