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Second Annual Village Council Update on the Estero River
2020-02-18 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Pelican Sound Golf and River Club, 4561 Pelican Sound Blvd., Estero, FL, 33928

Voter Registration Deadline
2020-02-18

We are Rocking and Rolling
2020-02-15 14:00 | South County Regional Library
Listen to a musical performance of old time rock-and-roll by local musician Tommy Barr in the library garden. Bring a folding chair or blanket and hear the Best of Old Time Rock-and-Roll and more!

Annual Gulf Coast Dream Cruise
2020-02-15 11:00 | Estero Park & Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero, FL, 33928, United States
GCDC brings you Cars, Beats and Eats! – This is a “FREE” event for all!

Gulf Coast Dream Cruise is adding a little twist to the event this year. For your enjoyment, we will have more than Cars at this event. We will also feature Live Music and of-course Tom’s Traveling Tunes along with a full-on Food Truck rally, Vendor exhibits and more!
We had such a great response from last years event we decided to up the ante.

Bark for Life
2020-02-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Coconut Point Mall
Join us on Saturday, February 15th, for Bark for Life! The American Cancer Society Bark For Life is a noncompetitive walk event for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer.
By supporting Bark For Life, you help the American Cancer Society save lives, and that helps us move closer to our ultimate goal of a world with less cancer and more birthdays.
So bring your best canine friend and join us for a fun-filled day starting with a walk, and then continuing with demonstrations, contests, and games.
10am-2pm at Coconut Point lawn adjacent to Florida Blue.
For more information, visit http://www.relayforlife.org/barkbonitaspringsesteroFL

The Importance of Being Earnest
2020-02-14 19:00 | Florida Gulf Coast University, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Fort Myers, FL, United States
FGCU’s Bower School of Music and the Arts Presents: The Importance of Being Earnest
February 14, 15, 21 & 22 at 7:30 p.m.
February 16, 22* & 23 at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets are $10 for the general public and $7 for students.
Oscar Wilde’s timeless classic, which debuted in London in 1895, follows a young man bent on marrying the woman he loves. performed at the Black Box Theatre.

Lover's Key State Park: Fishing Clinic
2020-02-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Lover’s Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL, United States
Directions at Ranger Station.

Regular park entrance fees apply.

Join a Park Naturalist to learn a variety of tackle and fresh bait rigs. Find out the best places to drop a line, and learn about the rules and regulations of game fishing in Southwest Florida. You might even learn a few of the “secrets” our local fishermen swear by. Space is limited; reservations are required. Call 239-463-4588.

Florida Blue: The Importance of Balance
2020-02-13 09:30, 2020-02-06 09:30 | Florida Blue Fort Myers Center, 8041 Plaza Del Lago Drive, Estero, Florida, 33928
Join Chris Williams from Emeritus Health for a 3 part lecture ,Thursday, February 6th, 13th, 20th at 9:30am, to learn why your balance gets worse as you age and how to improve it with in-home exercises. He will take you through the reasons our balance gets worse as we age. He will also show you a series of exercises that you can do in your home to help improve your balance. Call us today to RSVP!

Estero Concert Series
2020-02-09 16:00 | Art Hall at Koreshan State Park, 3800 Corkscrew Rd., Estero, FL, 33928, United States
Featured artists are Daniela Shtereva on violin and Daniela Dikova on piano. at the Koreshan Park Art Hall. Tickets sell out quickly.

Ghost Walk Tours
2020-02-08 18:45, 2020-02-07 18:45, 2020-02-01 18:45, 2020-01-31 18:45 | Koreshan State Park
Experience the unique history of this unusual community come to life as actors in period costumes portray the founding of the Koreshan Unity Settlement on the ground where it actually took place over 100 years ago. Enjoy an hour-long nighttime stroll along candlelit pathways, under the moonlight, as you walk to historic, restored Koreshan buildings, seeing and hearing the “Koreshans” tell their own stories, scene by scene. Enjoy a treat made from a Koreshan recipe and watch as the Fairbanks Morse diesel engine lights up the night! Shows begin at 6:45 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m., 8:00 p.m. on the evenings of January 31st (Sold Out), February 1st, 7th and 8th. ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE. GHOST WALK PERFORMANCES WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE.

Music Series
2020-02-08 15:30 - 16:30 | Art Hall at Koreshan State Park, 3800 Corkscrew Rd., Estero, FL, 33928, United States
Park entrance fee required.

The Saturday Music Series in the Art Hall features a variety of bands from January from March. The Koreshan Unity believed in bringing everyone together for the arts. This week features Tad & the Tadpoles.

The Koreshan Art Hall hosts live music with new performers each Saturday.

Wetland Ecosystems for Children
2020-02-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Happehatchee Center, 8791 Corkscrew Rd, Estero, FL, United States
Christy Moore will be offering “Wetland Ecosystems for Children” at 1:00 – 3 p.m., Saturday, February 8 at the Happehatchee Center.
These classes are designed to teach children ages 6 – 10 years old about wetlands and the animals that live in them. The classes are free.
Happehatchee Center is located at 8791 Corkscrew Road and their phone number is 239-992-5455.

Science Saturday
2020-02-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Miromar Outlet Mall, 10801 Corkscrew Rd, Estero, FL, United States
From making slime to constructing the solar system, kids learn about science and engineering at this no cost event.

Lee Health: Understanding Hypothyroidism
2020-02-07 15:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Get the facts about hypothyroidism from Dr. Sandraliz Solano, from symptoms and causes to treatment options.

Personalized Oncology: Age, the Tumor, and the Patient
2020-02-06 15:30 | Florida Gulf Coast University, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Fort Myers, FL, United States
Free Lecture Series
Dr. Martine Extermann’s main areas of investigation are how cancer behavior and its treatment are influenced by the general health of the patient and other diseases they have, how to predict and optimize treatment tolerance, and how to include the benefits of a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) for cancer patients.
There is a reception from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. followed by the lecture from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Dr. Extermann will accept questions from the audience until 5:15 p.m.
DIRECTIONS: Please use the main entrance to the University and take the first right after the Information Building to the Sugden Welcome Center.

Genealogical Services at the Library
2020-01-28 14:00 | South County Regional Library
This seminar will discuss the substantial print and online research materials available for genealogical researchers.

Lee Health: Health and Wellness Fair
2020-01-25 09:00 | Lover’s Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL, United States
Lee County Parks & Recreation and Lee Health present the third annual fair showcasing local providers, wellness conscious businesses, health screenings and fitness demonstrations at Estero Community Park from 9-noon. The blood mobile will be onsite for donations.

For more information, contact (239) 533-1470.

CELA TEGA 2020: "The Estero Bay is in trouble: What Citizens can do to help"
2020-01-25 08:00 - 20:00 | FGCU
Cela Tega 2020
“The Estero Bay is in trouble: What Citizens can do to help”
Saturday, January 25th 2020
Cohen Center Ballroom 8AM to 8PM (map)
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL 33965

Autism Screening CareMobile
2020-01-24 09:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Free autism spectrum disorder screening for toddlers 18 months to five years of age from 9:00am – 3:00pm. Call 239-343-6838 to schedule a screening.

Mimi's Tea Time
2020-01-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Estero Historical Society, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero, FL, United States
“Afternoon Tea Time at the Cottage.” January 23, 2020. 1 to 3 PM. Come & join Barbara for a beautiful tea! Make reservations online or call Barbara Toth at 732.586.1619 or the Estero Historical Society Cottage at 239.272.1911. Special program – Chinese Face Reading by Barbara Bell.

Master Your Motivation
2020-01-22 12:00 | Florida Blue Fort Myers Center, 8041 Plaza Del Lago Drive, Estero, Florida, 33928
Define your powerful motivators for change and learn seven strategies for reaching your personal health goals.

Dutch Oven Cooking
2020-01-22 11:00 | Koreshan State Park
Learn the art of cooking in a dutch oven and geta taste of authentic cowboy food.

Natural Approach to Pain Managment
2020-01-21 15:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
An informative lecture presented by Dr. Daren Subnaik on the natural approaches to managing pain.

Manatee and Dolphin
2020-01-21 10:00 | Koreshan State Park
Join park volunteer and Florida Naturalist for a discussion on behaviors, anatomy and fun facts, as well as differences between the two species.

Run to Home Base 5K run
2020-01-18 08:00 - 12:00 | JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Drive, fort myers, FL, 33913, United States
Is your New Year’s Resolution to be more active in 2020? Give back to a great charity? Register today for the Run to Home Base Florida presented by ERI and conquer both of your goals!
The 4th Annual Run to Home Base Florida is a 1-mile walk or 5K run/walk at the home of Red Sox Spring Training, ending at home plate. All proceeds from this race will help directly support local veterans in Southwest Florida, and your support is needed now more than ever.
On Veterans Day 2019, Home Base SWFL opened a mental health clinic at Lee Health, which will provide no-cost mental health care to those impacted by the invisible wounds, such as post-traumatic stress. Your support will ensure these services are available for the long haul.
Help up us say “thank you for your sacrifice and service” by signing up for the Run to Home Base Florida on Saturday, January 18, 2020.

Experiments: Digital Media Workshop Exhibition Opening Reception
2020-01-16 17:00 | Florida Gulf Coast University, 10501 FGCU Blvd S, Fort Myers, FL, United States
A reception for the opening of this exhibition of student work from the Digital Media Design Workshop course.
