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Storytime Anytime
2021-02-03
Enjoy storytime at home or on the go with Storytime Anytime! This is a condensed version of the in-person storytimes and includes a variety of songs, stories, rhymes and caregiver tips designed to promote and reinforce early literacy and language development.

Fourth Annual Estero Health and Wellness Fair
2021-02-03
The Estero Park and Recreation Center with Lee County Parks & Recreation and Lee Health will be hosting their fourth annual Health and Wellness event.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Lee County Parks & Recreation and Lee Health will continue to offer an avenue of health information for the community but in a revolutionized way. There will be two options offered for this year’s event.
There will be a Goodie Bag Pick-Up on Saturday, January 30, 2021 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Estero Park off of Corkscrew Road. Health related businesses and organizations from around Lee County have supplied informational and promotional items for the goodie bags. The goodie bags are free, first come first serve.
Additionally, Lee County Parks & Recreation and Lee Health will be hosting a virtual Health and Wellness Symposium on Wednesday, February 3 and Thursday, February 4, 2021. Some of the same businesses and organizations featured in the goodie bags will be live and discuss topics such as veins, memory, cooking demonstrations, and more. To register for a program or for more information, please visit https://www.leehealth.org/EsteroHealthWellnessSymposium or call the Healthy Life Center at Coconut Point at (239)-468-0050.
This is a great opportunity for you to hear from some local agencies and learn more about how you can live a healthier lifestyle while in your own home.
For additional questions, please contact Becca Wemer at (239)-533-1470.
The Estero Community Park and Recreation Center located at 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero, FL 33928 is behind the commercial buildings on Corkscrew Road.

5th Annual Distinguished Speaker in Ethics
2021-02-01 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
The Uncommon Friends Foundation’s Newton Ethical Leadership Initiative features U.S. Congressman Byron Daniels as it’s 5th Annual Distinguished Speaker in Ethics.

Estero Health and Wellness Fair: Goodie Bag Pickup
2021-01-30
Lee County Parks & Recreation and Lee Health will be hosting a virtual Health and Wellness Symposium on Wednesday, February 3 and Thursday, February 4, 2021. Local businesses and organizations will be live and discuss topics such as veins, memory, cooking demonstrations, and more. Goodie Bag pickup is Jan. 30.
Register for details: https://www.leehealth.org/EsteroHealthWellnessSymposium

Stay at Home Storytime
2020-12-30 10:00, 2020-12-23 10:00, 2020-12-16 10:00, 2020-12-09 10:00, 2020-12-02 10:00
Join your librarian every Wednesday at 10 a.m. on Facebook or YouTube for Stay At Home Storytime, where we will share recordings of our favorite rhymes, books and songs.

Holiday Party
2020-12-17 17:00 - 20:00
Join the Chamber for a night of celebration with great food, conversation, and entertainment by Billy Dean and Dawn. Benefitting Blessings Pantry.
https://business.esterochamber.org/events/details/holiday-party-65

Million Mile Movement
2020-12-14 00:00
The Million Mile Movement gets you moving, walking, running, biking, or any other cardiovascular activity. Find motivation from co-participants. Join online.
https://healthylee.com/news-events/million-mile-movement/

Blacksmithing Demonstration
2020-12-12 09:00 - 12:00
Visit the Koreshan State Park and watch an authentic blacksmithing demonstration by a real blacksmith using time period tools.
https://www.facebook.com/events/760726891323392/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5B%5D%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22social_plugin%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22social_plugin%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5B%5D%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D%5D%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Sea Turtle Talk
2020-12-11 10:00 - 11:00
Learn about the nesting behavior of Sea Turtles and what you can do to help protect them.
https://www.floridastateparks.org/events/sea-turtle-talk-2

Estero Parkway Ribbon Cutting POSTPONED
2020-12-10 10:00
This event has been postponed.

M-CORES: What's Next?
2020-12-08 00:00
What comes next in the planning process for the new toll roads in Florida and what opportunities for public input will there be?
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2120662572304754448

Murder at the Library Book Club Author Presentation
2020-12-02 19:00
“The Devil and the Dark Water” is this month’s “Murder at the Library” book club selection and is available at our library system.
https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/events/author-series-john-cribb

Museum Gift Shop Grand Opening
2020-11-29 12:00 - 16:00
Celebrate the grand opening of the Estero Historical Society’s Museum Gift Shop, featuring local artists and craftsmen, complimentary refreshments. COVID-19 Protocol observed.

https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/event/museum-gift-shop-grand-opening/

Venue: Estero Historical Society

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Stay at Home Storytime
2020-11-25 10:00, 2020-11-18 10:00, 2020-11-11 10:00
Join your librarian every Wednesday at 10 a.m. on Facebook or YouTube for Stay At Home Storytime, where we will share recordings of our favorite rhymes, books and songs.

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Author Series: John Cribb
2020-11-20 00:00
This online presentation is part of an author series provided by the Florida Library Association featuring award-winning and best-selling authors of various genres to inform, educate and entertain. Available all day.

https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/events/author-series-john-cribb

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Victor Dover on “The Car-Optional Neighborhood: How Should It Be Designed?”
2020-11-18 13:30
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Coauthor of the landmark book Street Design: The Secret to Great Cities and Towns shares essential strategies for designing and retrofitting neighborhoods that support all the ways of moving around. He will show case studies and reveal how to create sustainable, walkable, well-loved neighborhoods.

Upcoming Webinars

Coconut Point Art Festival & Craft Marketplace
2020-11-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2020-11-14 10:00 - 17:00
Exhibitors will occupy the streets of Coconut Point for two fun-filled days during this admission-free, socially distanced event. Masks required.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/10th-annual-coconut-point-art-festival-with-craft-marketplace-tickets-126833838425?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Venue: Coconut Point Mall

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Saving Estero Bay
2020-11-14 17:30
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This Online Benefit to Restore the Estero Bay Tributaries features special guests, a silent auction, and the movie premiere of ETERNAL VIGILANCE – Fighting to Restore the Estero Bay Tributaries..

Fighting to Restore Estero Bay’s Tributaries

Memory Connections: Helping You Through the Journey
2020-11-13 10:00 - 12:00
Memory Connections: Helping You Through the Journey is a series of online classes for families coping with memory loss, dementia and alzheimers. Register for one class, two, or all three. The classes are held at no cost to participant.

Topics include: Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Caregiving and the Holidays, Asking for Help, How to Handle Questions, and more.

Diabetes 101
2020-11-12 14:00 - 15:00
Join Dr. Nalinbhai Patel, internal medicine to learn more about diabetes and strategies one can use to effectively control blood sugar in this online class.

https://www.leehealth.org/health-and-wellness/wellness-events-and-classes
There are LOTS more classes available each month.
RSVP at 239-468-0050 • healthylifecenter@leehealth.org

Thanksgiving Food Drive
2020-11-12 00:00
The Local Showcase, across from H&M, is collecting nonperishable canned and boxed food items. All donations are kept local in the Southwest Florida community.

https://www.miromaroutlets.com/event/thanksgivingfooddrive/2020-11-11/

Venue: Miromar Mall Outlet

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Know Your Team, Know Success
2020-11-11 10:00 - 11:30
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This webinar will develop profiles that will enhance your overall team’s relationships and effectiveness.

https://business.esterochamber.org/events/details/november-webinar-66

Veterans Day
2020-11-11
The ECCL honors our servicemembers on Veterans Day and thanks them for their service!
