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Estero Concert Series canceled
2020-03-22 16:00 (America/New_York) | Art Hall at Koreshan State Park, 3800 Corkscrew Rd., Estero, FL, 33928, United States
This event has been canceled.

Conservation 20/20 in 2020
2020-03-10 18:30 | South County Regional Library
Conservation 20/20 in 2020
South County Regional Library

A Conservation 20/20 representative will discuss how the program has grown over the years with the acquisition of new land and what visitors can expect when they visit many of Lee County’s Conservation 20/20 preserves.

Library Calendar

Cooking Demo: Plant Based Cuisine
2020-03-04 11:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point Teaching Kitchen
Cooking Demo: Plant Based Cuisine
Lee Health Coconut Point

Curious about adding meat-free meals to your menu? Learn how to integrate more plant based recipes into your lifestyle at this live cooking demonstration.

Online Reservations

Estero Bay Access for Boaters Open Meeting
2020-02-26 17:30 | Estero High School, 21900 River Ranch Road, Estero, FL, 33928, United States
Estero Bay Access for Boaters (At the former Weeks Fish Camp)
An “Open” Meeting will be held at Estero High School, Williams Road, Estero
On Wednesday, Feb 26 at 5:30 PM
London Bay Homes will present their plans at the meeting
Given the importance to residents of access to Estero Bay (on the land formerly owned by Weeks Fish Camp) at the western end of Coconut Road, the ECCL is encouraging you to attend the above meeting. Following several meetings with London Bay Homes, they have made some concessions to their earlier plans which they wish to present. Nevertheless, the ECCL remains concerned.
Despite being informed of the impressive results gained from ECCL’s online and focus group market research work last year, London Bay Homes concessions may not completely satisfy the wishes that most boaters expressed regarding the availability of practical and convenient means to launch their boats at this location.
Again, we know there is a great deal of interest and concern about this issue and we encourage you to attend the meeting on February 26th to hear what London Bay Homes has to say and afford you the opportunity to express your views on the plans being suggested.

Lee Health: Lunch & Learn: Exercise as Medicine
2020-02-24 12:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Learn about the healing properties of exercise from Dr. Andre Anderson during this lunch & learn session.

Inaugural Celebration
2020-02-20 18:00 - 21:00 | The Club at Grandezza, Estero, FL, 33928
Estero Forever Foundation Inaugural Celebration
Enjoy a wonderful evening of fine food, drink & fun, and live entertainment provided by Billy Dean and Dawn. This exciting event will be held at the Grandezza Club house in Estero. Please contact us to reserve your tickets today!

Florida Blue: The Importance of Balance
2020-02-20 09:30, 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 Forever Foundation
2020-02-20
Save the date – February 20, 2020
Residents are asked to save the date February 20, 2020 for the Estero Forever Foundation’s Inaugural Celebration to be held at Grandezza Country Club. Additional details will be provided soon.
A new foundation has been formed to enhance Estero’s positive growth. It’s called the Estero Forever Foundation.
Historic heritage, environmental preservation, recreational facilities and sports fields, and art and cultural centers are just some of the top priorities of the recently established foundation.
This new 501(c)3 organization was recently established with the goal of “forever building a stronger community” in order for Estero to continue to be the best place to live, work, play and visit.
The Foundation envisions the Village of Estero having interconnected parks, trails and other green public spaces, recreational facilities and arts and cultural centers that foster a sense of belonging and creates a sense of place and purpose. And the Foundation plans to mobilize and distribute the financial resources necessary to meet these community needs.
There are many residents who love the Village of Estero and would be gratified leaving a legacy which would impact those who follow.
A number of Estero volunteers are working together to assure the success of the Foundation’s mission, as well as planning a yearly special celebration event.
Village entities that support the mission and vision of the Foundation include the Village of Estero Council, the Estero Chamber of Commerce, the Estero Council of Community Leaders and Estero not-for-profit organizations.
All community projects supported will be in line with Estero’s Comprehensive Plan and in response to the needs expressed by the community.

Second Annual Village Council Update on the Estero River
2020-02-18 15:30 - 17:00 | 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.

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
