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A Conservative Approach to Solving Climate Change
2021-02-24 16:00 (America/New_York)
Get three distinct perspectives through the SWFL Climate Compass series. Starting February 24, join us for a FREE, threepart virtual series with nationally recognized speakers looking at climate and politics, military security and real estate.
It’s time for conservatives to step up and offer a free-enterprise solution to solve our nation’s climate challenges. And it’s important to get this right before the government gets it wrong – again. Free enterprise in the form of a revenue-neutral, border-adjustable carbon tax can lead the way. Bob Inglis is helping lead a bipartisan path forward on climate by engaging and building an EcoRight community of conservatives focused on a free-enterprise
solution to climate change.

Storytime Anytime
2021-02-24, 2021-02-10, 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.

The Economics of Development in Florida, Part II
2021-02-17 12:00 - 13:30
Joe Minicozzi, AICP, will provide a refresher on assessing the economic impacts of development and sprawl, including the associated costs and ability of local governments (and taxpayers) to foot the bill.

The Future of Mobility
2021-02-12 12:00 - 13:00
Dr. Robert Bertini of the University of South Florida will discuss developments in transportation and mobility.

Coastal Resilience and Climate Change Preparedness in Southwest Florida
2021-02-06 09:30 - 11:00
A panel of experts will discuss local and global water issues and their consequences in this virtual event.

Fourth Annual Estero Health and Wellness Fair
2021-02-04, 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.

Wildlife of Southwest Florida
2021-02-03 10:00 - 11:00
Jayne Johnston of Wildlife Coexistence Solutions will discuss how to coexist with various SWFL wildlife including bears, bobcats, coyotes, hawks, and snakes.

Inside Hydrology
2021-02-03 09:00 - 11:00
Climb around Bonita Springs Utilities’ water and wastewater treatment plants while CREW docents discuss the treatment processes. How does water get from well to tap, and then from toilet to…well, where does it end up?

5th Annual Distinguished Speaker in Ethics
2021-02-01 10:30 - 12:00
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
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.

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