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Antique Assessment Fair
2021-11-12 16:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Estero Park & Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero, FL, 33928, United States
Get your antiques professionally assessed by Gannon professionals at Estero Community Park.

Caring for Caregivers
2021-11-12 10:00 - 11:30
November is National Caregivers Month! This panel of local community experts and resources will share vital information on preventing burnout and still prioritizing your needs. To RSVP call (239) 468-0050.

Dementia Friendly Facility Event
2021-11-09 10:00 - 14:00
Join Lee Health Coconut Point from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, for an outdoor event celebrating Lee Health Coconut Point’s achievement of becoming a Dementia Friendly Facility.
Dementia Friendly Facility Event
Lee Health Coconut Point
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9
23450 Via Coconut Point
Bonita Springs, FL 34135

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month so take this opportunity to learn about the training our team has completed and find out about more resources in our community.

Community members will be able to visit with experts from:
• Dementia Care Cure & Initiative
• Lee Health Memory Care
• Alzheimer’s Association Brain Bus
• Dubin Center
• United Way: ReUnite

Our event will feature multiple food trucks and other vendors! We will follow all COVID-19 precautions (except when eating or drinking) and will monitor crowd capacity throughout the event. The event is subject to change if community-wide COVID-19 transmission rates increase.

Spooktacular Night at Estero Community Park
2021-10-30 17:00 - 21:00 | Estero Park & Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero, FL, 33928, United States
Trunk or Treat 5 -7 p.m. – Come visit local business, civic groups, and organizations to collect candy and treats from their decorated car trunks set up in the parking lot.
7:15 p.m. – Movie in the Park – “Scoob!” Bring your own chairs and blankets to enjoy a film on the large event field behind the center.

Annual Trunk or Treat at Koreshan State Park
2021-10-30 12:00 - 17:00 | Koreshan State Park
Bring the family and celebrate Halloween in the Historic Settlement of Koreshan State Park. Local businesses and organizations will be offering treats and games to play, and there will be vendors with street food, arts and crafts and more! Park entrance fee $5 per car required in exact change.

The Misanthrope
2021-10-29 08:00 - 2021-11-07 17:00 | FGCU
Moliere’s play about the value of truth takes form in the TheatreLab in the Arts Complex.

Florida Native Palms
2021-10-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Lover’s Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL, United States
Although we see many species of palms in Florida, there are only 12 native to the state. Participants will look at all 12, their forms and unique characteristics.

Estero Fine Art Show
2021-10-23 08:00 - 2021-10-24 17:00 | JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway South Drive, fort myers, FL, 33913, United States
Juried arts and crafts show featuring handmade original artwork with the artist present. Youth Art Competition for students in grades 9-12, deadline is Oct. 10. Youth Application at https://esterotoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/f-Youth_Art_Competition_App_EFAS_Oct_23_24_21.pdf

Estero Park Yard Sale
2021-10-23 07:30 - 12:30 | Estero Park & Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero, FL, 33928, United States
Buy some, sell some. Vendors will set up tables of personal items for sale. Vendor spots $5. Admission is free. Rain or shine.

TED Talk Tuesday
2021-10-12 14:00 - 15:00 | South County Regional Library
Watch recorded TED Talks and share your thoughts and opinions. The topic for October is Mental Health Innovations. Hear Ted Talks on the most recent discoveries and subjects in the world of mental health.

SWFL Medicinal Plants
2021-10-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
This presentation covers a wide variety of medicinal plant species that can be cultivated in Southwest Florida. Presenters will look at the benefits of each plant, how they can be incorporated into your diet, and how to grow them in your own backyard. To RSVP call (239) 468-0050.

Mental Health Awareness: Understanding the Whole Picture
2021-10-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Presented during “Mental Illness Week,” this presentation will help you better understand mental illness and provide important skills to lessen the effects and help recover from mental illness. To RSVP call (239) 468-0050.

Bad Art Night: Teen Program
2021-10-05 17:30 - 18:30 | South County Regional Library
We provide the wacky art material, you make the bad art. Relax and let creativity drive you to create your disasterpiece with no pressure to make something “good.” A prize is awarded to the “worst” place winner.

Estero's 1904 Incorporation
2021-10-02 09:30 - 11:00 | Estero Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero, FL, 33928
Yesterday and Today Free Speaker Series features Guest Speaker Jeff McCullers on the little-known first incorporation of Estero.

Storytime Anytime
2021-09-29 10:00, 2021-09-22 10:00, 2021-09-15 10:00
Tune into a pre-recorded library storytime at home anytime of day. New storytimes are released on Wednesdays at 10 am.

Small Business Series: Understanding Financial Statements
2021-09-27 14:00 - 15:30 | South County Regional Library
During this workshop attendees will learn the basics about profit and loss, balance sheets, forecasting, and cash flows.

Awards Dinner: Top 25 Most Influential People in Estero
2021-09-27 08:00 - 17:00 | The Club at Grandezza, Estero, FL, 33928
Celebrate the honoring of the 25 persons voted most influential in Estero at The Club at Grandezza.

Rotary Club Golf Fundraiser
2021-09-25 | Vasari Country Club
Vasari Country Club is hosting a golf tournament fundraiser.

Symphonic Band Concert
2021-09-23 19:30 | FGCU
Come out to enjoy a Symphonic Band concert on Thursday, September 23rd.
This concert is free and open to the public.

Butterflies in Southwest Florida
2021-09-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Lover’s Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL, United States
Learn about the butterflies most common in Southwest Florida, their relationship with other pollinators and their role in the ecosystem. Attendance is free, but park entry fees apply.

Injury Prevention Live Webinar
2021-09-22 11:00 - 12:30
Education about methods and techniques available to reduce accidental falls, followed by a 15 minute Tai-Chi demonstration.
Register for the webinar at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkcuCorT0vHNzyDr6YZhQANo215voJvqBo or call (239) 351-5550
Step Smart is committed to empowering all older adults in SWFL to age well and stay falls free. We are partnering with the National Council on Aging (NCOA) to mark Falls Prevention Awareness Week!
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Inside the World’s Great Museums: The Louvre, Paris
2021-09-22 10:00 - 11:30 | FGCU Academy
Offering online education for anyone, FGCU Academy offers live and on-demand courses for the community. This one-time lecture covers The Louvre museum.

Jeanie Darnell, Soprano and Michael Baron, Piano
2021-09-19 15:00 | FGCU
Art songs and opera arias performed by founding faculty members of the Bower School of Music.

FGCU Men's Soccer vs. Jacksonville
2021-09-18 18:00 | FGCU
FGCU men’s soccer host the Jacksonville Dolphins in a re-match of last year’s ASUN Final! Wear your BLUE Eagles gear to Pickering Field at the FGCU Soccer Complex. For fans planning to attend, parking will be available in the Alico Arena and the OSC Lots. Tickets can be purchased here or call 866-FGCU-TIX. For up-to-the-minute information on FGCU men’s soccer, follow the team on Twitter and Instagram (@FGCU_MSoccer) and stay tuned here.

FGCU Wind Orchestra
2021-09-16 19:30 | FGCU
Come out to enjoy a performance by the FGCU Wind Orchestra on Thursday, September 16th.
This concert is free and open to the public.

September Luncheon with Senator Ray Rodrigues
2021-09-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Embassy Suites, 10450 Corkscrew Commons Drive, Estero, FL, 33928, United States
The featured speaker at the September luncheon is Senator Ray Rodrigues.

The Role of Rotary in our Community
2021-09-11 09:30 - 11:00 | Estero Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero, FL, 33928
Yesterday and Today Free Speaker Series hosted by the Estero Historical Society features The Role of Rotary in our Community Guest with Speaker President Cheryl Willett. https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/event/the-role-of-rotary-in-our-community/

Friends and Family CPR
2021-09-10 10:00 - 12:00
Family & Friends CPR is for people who want to learn CPR but do not need a CPR course completion card. This course is ideal for community groups, new parents, grandparents, babysitters, and others interested in learning how to save a life. To RSVP call (239) 468-0050.
