BRIGHTEN MY WORLD ART PROJECT December 2, 2010

 

November 22—December 25, 2010

Broadway Palm Dinner Theater

For the past twenty seven years, Candlelighters of Southwest Florida, Inc. continues to serve children diagnosed with cancer and blood disorders throughout Southwest Florida.  The non-profit charity offers a variety of free programs and services to meet the growing needs of local families dealing with a life threatening illness.

Candlelighters of Southwest Florida is pleased to present the Eleventh Annual Brighten My World Art Project, an exhibit featuring the talents of local Candlelighters artists from Naples, Cape Coral & Fort Myers whose lives have been touched by cancer or a blood-related disease. The artwork offers a unique insight into the special issues children face as they deal with a life threatening illness and provides the public a unique view from a child’s prospective a painful memory or hopefully a more memorable family time spent with their new friends at Candlelighters.

Brighten My World art will be displayed throughout the Holiday Season , as part of our national effort to raise greater awareness of the special needs of young cancer patients, children with blood disorders and their siblings.

Visit the Candlelighters children’s artwork in the art gallery at the Broadway Palm Theater throughout the month December during normal business hours.

“Candlelighters is such an important part of our community, we are as unique a charity as the children and families we help throughout Southwest Florida” says Klair Snellbaker, Executive Director.  “In over 27 years, the charitable donations received by Candlelighters has touched well over 500 families in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties and to think, it started with one child … the hope continues!”

For Additional Information Call Candlelighters at 239- 432-2223

Or Visit Candlelighters’ website at www.CandlelightersSWFL.org

DAY OF REMEMBRANCE BLOOD DRIVES September 2, 2010

Day of Remembrance Blood Drives

In honor of those who died during the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, the Lee Memorial Blood Center Bloodmobiles will be in two different locations for a Day of Remembrance Blood Drive on Saturday, Sept. 11.  Donors will receive a t-shirt as a token of appreciation.

Broadway Palm Dinner Theater

1380 Royal Palm Sq Blvd, Fort Myers

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Painting Out Loud, Remembering 9/11 with Leoma Lovegrove

Harley Davidson

2160 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers

12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Bikers, Blues & Barbecue

Heroes Tribute from 12pm-1pm and Rib Cook Off from 1pm-5pm

Raffles and Live Music too!

“Donating blood is a very tangible, very real way to recognize and honor those who lost their lives on 9/11,” said Nancy Hendrick, Community Relations Coordinator for the Lee Memorial Blood Center. “Blood saves lives.”

All blood collected remains in the Lee Memorial Health System to serve your community. With both The Children’s Hospital and the only trauma center within a 5-county area, the need for blood locally remains constant. We use 500+ units of blood each week which needs to be replenished. All blood types are currently needed.

For more information about these two events or to learn about the requirements to give blood, please call 239-343-2333

REMEMBER 9/11 July 29, 2010

 

 Amy Sedlacek, anchor of Fox 4 Rising, will emcee the 2nd annual “Remember 9/11” event at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. This unique art tribute features artist Leoma Lovegrove painting an oversize patriotic-themed art work accompanied by live music performers, patriotic dancers, video interviews, and reflections by select guest speakers. Last year’s event was supported by over 250 participants and hosted by emcee Mandy Connell. Those with broadband Internet may visit YouTube.com and search for “Remember 9/11 2010” and Listen to Mandy’s review.

“Remember 9/11” also includes audience interactivity and participation. Audience members will be invited to paint their own art side-stage expressing their memories, tributes, and sorrows about 9/11. “Remember 9/11” is presented by Leoma Lovegrove & Mark Haffner Productions.

June 9, 2010

Footloose for ALS

Proceeds from the presentation of Footloose at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater on June 19 will benefit the Lee Memorial Health System’s ALS Clinic Fund.

The evening will include a pre-show reception and a “Tiaras and Ties” silent auction featuring a selection of men’s ties donated and autographed by national, regional and local celebrities – just in time for Father’s Day. In addition, special spa & resort packages will be available for men and women of all ages.

Lee Memorial opened our region’s first ALS clinic in September of 2009 to provide ALS patients and family members with comprehensive care in one setting at one place and time.

Tickets are $60 and include the pre-show reception, silent auction, dinner and stage version of the 1984 move musical Footloose. Proceeds will benefit those with ALS in our community.

For more information, please call 239-707-5742 or email info@ties4als.com.