BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EsteroToday.com - ECPv6.3.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:EsteroToday.com 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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230128 DTSTAMP:20240328T162725 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:20240328T162725 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:20240328T162725 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:20240328T162725 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:20240328T162725 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:20240328T162725 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:20240328T162725 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:20240328T162725 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:20240328T162725 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:20240328T162725 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:20240328T162725 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:20240328T162725 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:20240328T162725 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:20240328T162725 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:20240328T162725 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:20240328T162725 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:20240328T162725 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:20240328T162725 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:20240328T162725 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:20240328T162725 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:20240328T162725 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:20240328T162725 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230406T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230406T200000 DTSTAMP:20240328T162725 CREATED:20230403T151616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T151616Z UID:31882-1680804000-1680811200@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Village Info Session on Village Center Hub DESCRIPTION:The Village of Estero will be holding a Public Information Session to update the public on the progress related to the Village Center Hub project and potential family entertainment partners. \nThe Public Information Session will be held on Thursday\, April 6th\, 2023\, from 6:00PM-8:00PM at Estero Community Church located at 21115 Design Parc Ln Estero\, FL 33928. URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/village-info-session-on-village-center-hub/ LOCATION:Estero Community Church\, 21115 Design Park Lane\, Estero\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Village of Estero Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T190000 DTSTAMP:20240328T162725 CREATED:20230314T172130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T191932Z UID:31620-1681234200-1681239600@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:April Community Meeting of Engage Estero DESCRIPTION:Slideshow Presentation\n \n Agenda\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 April Community & Membership Meeting featured reports on important development issues in greater Estero.\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 Our Speakers: \nMike Wasson\, Board Member \n\nMike discussed the Current State of our Local Economy. He also discussed why not addressing the Workforce Housing challenge will impact the availability of workers for healthcare\, education\, hospitality\, and household services\, as well as our future traffic patterns.\n\nJames Root\, Consultant to Engage Estero \n\nJames provided an update on the Village’s Septic to Sewer Program process\, timing and its impact on the Estero River\n\nMark Novitski\, Advisor to Engage Estero on Development Issues \n\nMark reported the latest information on several critical developments within the Village along East Corkscrew Road.\n\nAntonio Carangelo\, Chief Research Officer \n\nTony reviewed road\, bike\, and pedestrian connectivity of transportation and recreational projects with our neighborhoods\, gated and open access. URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/april2023/ LOCATION:Estero Park & Recreation Center\, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States CATEGORIES:Engage Estero Event ORGANIZER;CN="Engage Estero":MAILTO:info@esterotoday.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T140000 DTSTAMP:20240328T162725 CREATED:20230323T050536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T050536Z UID:31750-1681552800-1681567200@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Spring into Wellness DESCRIPTION:Enjoy healthy refreshments\, family fun games\, raffles\, giveaways\, local organizations and much more. URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/spring-into-wellness/ LOCATION:Florida Blue END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T183000 DTSTAMP:20240328T162725 CREATED:20230405T140920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T140920Z UID:31911-1682015400-1682015400@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:The Alibis Show DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/the-alibis-show/ LOCATION:Estero High School\, 21900 River Ranch Road\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esterotoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/alibis.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T140000 DTSTAMP:20240328T162725 CREATED:20230505T132148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T132317Z UID:32120-1683381600-1683381600@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Ping Pong for Parkinsons DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for a fun-filled way to improve symptoms of PD? A small study in Japan recently showed that Ping Pong\, or table tennis\, may improve rigidity\, slowness\, mood\, and cognition. Further research is underway to confirm the findings\, but you don’t have to wait for this exciting program! Lessons will be provided at no charge for members of the Hope Parkinson Program who are living with PD. Equipment provided. URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/ping-pong-for-parkinsons/ LOCATION:Estero Park and Recreation Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T193000 DTSTAMP:20240328T162725 CREATED:20230426T140329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T140437Z UID:32058-1683610200-1683660600@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:HOA/Condo Board Certification Webinar DESCRIPTION:The Board Certification class is designed for newly elected or appointed directors who need to comply with Florida’s certification requirements within 90 days of being elected or for current Board members who are looking for a refresher. URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/hoa-condo-board-certification-webinar-6/ LOCATION:FL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T110000 DTSTAMP:20240328T162725 CREATED:20230426T135029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T135259Z UID:32042-1683799200-1683802800@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Build your Best Brain DESCRIPTION:Improve energy\, memory\, balance and mental clarity. Discuss how brain cells grow by being active and ways to keep yours growing strong. URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/build-your-best-brain/ LOCATION:FL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T140000 DTSTAMP:20240328T162725 CREATED:20230505T132407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T132507Z UID:32122-1683986400-1683986400@www.esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Ping Pong for Parkinsons DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for a fun-filled way to improve symptoms of PD? A small study in Japan recently showed that Ping Pong\, or table tennis\, may improve rigidity\, slowness\, mood\, and cognition. Further research is underway to confirm the findings\, but you don’t have to wait for this exciting program! Lessons will be provided at no charge for members of the Hope Parkinson Program who are living with PD. Equipment provided. URL:https://www.esterotoday.com/event/ping-pong-for-parkinsons-2/ LOCATION:Estero Park and Recreation Center END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR