FREE BREAKFAST FOR FOOD DONATION April 19, 2011

            A free breakfast is being offered to customers of Fowler Street Grill and Catering, 3570 Fowler Street, Fort Myers, on Thursday, May 5, between 8:00 and 11:00 a.m.    Individuals who provide a generous donation of nonperishable food items will receive three buttermilk pancakes, hot maple syrup, butter, and sausage links.

            All contributions received during this second annual food drive will be donated to the Harry Chapin Food Bank.

            Additional information may be obtained by contacting Dan at 239-910-0596.

            The Harry Chapin Food Bank solicits, collects and stores quality food for distribution to families in need through a network of more than 170 local nonprofit agencies in Lee, Collier, Hendry, Charlotte and Glades counties, who provide food to more than 30,000 people monthly.  Over 800,900 pounds of food are distributed monthly.  For every dollar donated, about $6 in food value goes back to the community.  In the past fiscal year, The Harry Chapin Food Bank distributed more than 11.5 million pounds of food and other grocery products.

Additional information about or to contribute financially to the Harry Chapin Food Bank, contact 239-334-7007 or go to harrychapinfoodbank.org.

VALERO STATIONS PARTICIPATE April 4, 2011

The Harry Chapin Food Bank  

3760 Fowler Street  

Fort Myers, FL  33901

 

                                                           

 

VALERO STATIONS PARTICIPATE

IN “FILL UP TO FIGHT HUNGER”

 

            Three Valero stations in Lee County are participating in a “Fill Up to Fight Hunger” promotion April 4 through June.  For each 8-gallon fuel purchase made at one of the stations, Valero will donate $1 to the Harry Chapin Food Bank.

 

The three participating stations are at 18960 S. Tamiami Trail and 7137 Maida Lane, Fort Myers, and 6381 Bayshore Road in North Fort Myers.

 

            Valero expects to donate up to $3 million through its national promotion with 205 affiliated Feeding America food banks across the country when the “Fill Up to Fight Hunger” program ends.  Locally, for every dollar received by the Harry Chapin Food Bank, about $6 in food value goes back to the community.

           

            The Harry Chapin Food Bank solicits, collects and stores quality food for distribution to families in need through a network of more than 170 local nonprofit agencies in Lee, Collier, Hendry, Charlotte and Glades counties, who provide food to more than 30,000 people monthly.  Over 800,900 pounds of food are distributed monthly.  In the past fiscal year, The Harry Chapin Food Bank distributed more than 11.5 million pounds of food and other grocery products.

 

Additional information about or to contribute financially to the Harry Chapin Food Bank, contact 239-334-7007 or go to harrychapinfoodbank.org.

 

5th ANNUAL BONITA BLUES FESTIVAL February 7, 2011

The date is set and the tickets are on sale now for the 5^th Annual Bonita Blues Festival, to be held on Friday March 11, and Saturday, March 12, 2010 at Riverside Park, Bonita Springs, FL.

The Fifth Annual Bonita Blues Festival will be a two day event held on Friday, March 11, gates opening at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 12^th gates opening at 11:00 a.m. at Riverside Park in downtown Bonita Springs.  Both days will feature top-notch blues music and a wide variety of food and other vendors.  Friday will include “happy hour” prices on beer and wine from 2:00 to 5:00.

International and Regional blues bands set to perform include Eddie Shaw and the Wolfgang, Victor Wainwright and the Wildroots, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Hamilton Loomis, The Josh Garrett Band, JP Soars and the Redhots, Tommy Lee Cook and the Boys from Buckingham, Marty Stokes and the Captiva Band and The Certified Band.

Proceeds of the Bonita Blues Festival will benefit the Bonita Springs Assistance Office, Music for Minors Foundation, Inc., providing musical instruments to local youth and The Wounded Warriors Project, to benefit local war veterans.

Tickets to the festival are $15 at the gate on Friday and $20 at the gate on Saturday and $30 for a weekend pass. For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit www.bonitablues.com.

OPTIONS THRIFT SHOPPE GRAND REOPENING January 24, 2011

The Shelter for Abused Women & Children

Join The Shelter for Options Thrift Shoppe Grand Re-Opening!   Options Thrift Shoppe is open Monday – Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is located at 968 Second Avenue North in Naples. Another Option Thrift Shoppe is open Tuesday – Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is located at 5248 Golden Gate Parkway in Naples.   For more information on the Options Thrift Shoppe Grand Re-Opening, please call 239.434.7115.   To Prevent. To Protect. To Prevail. The Shelter for Abused Women & Children. For more information on The Shelter, please call 239.775.3862, or visit www.naplesshelter.org Naples, FL – 1/18/11- Join The Shelter for Abused Women & Children for the Grand Re-Opening of Options Thrift Shoppe, 968 Second Avenue North in Naples, at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 27, 2011. The Grand Re-Opening allows Options to showcase recent renovations while thanking customers. The event features: A ribbon cutting ceremony Amazing discounts throughout the store Prizes/drawings Special discount incentives for returning customers A selection of exquisite Sarah Danielle dresses Alterations to the store began last October, due in part to the generosity of Chico’s FAS, Inc., and include moving the Boutique to the front of the store; new dressing rooms; an expanded furniture section; as well as improved storage and sorting areas. Options is known for high-quality furniture, clothing, shoes, accessories, household items and more, including designer apparel, with proceeds benefiting the life-transforming work of The Shelter. Options and Another Option, The Shelter’s second resale store, also offer program participants the ability to shop using free gift vouchers for the items needed to rebuild their lives without violence.

January 5, 2011

YUM! December 13, 2010

This holiday season, there’s a delicious way to support The Immokalee Foundation.

The Immokalee Foundation invites you to join us on Saturday, December 18 at California Pizza Kitchen at Waterside Shops in Naples (5415 Tamiami Trail N). Simply download this page and present the coupon when you place your order and 20% of your purchase will be donated to The Immokalee Foundation.

BAYSHORE FIRE NEEDS YOUR HELP December 1, 2010

More than 25 years ago, when Bayshore Fire Rescue was exclusively a volunteer fire department they saw a need within their community to help less fortunate families provide Christmas for their children. They would drive around the community with Santa on the fire truck delivering Christmas presents to the children.  In those days the efforts were focused on the area known as Seminole Campground as that was the area of greatest concentration of families in need. Today efforts are focused on providing Christmas gifts for underprivileged children to open on Christmas and food gifts to help sustain the families.

 

The recent changes in the economy and unemployment have spurred the growth and reach even farther. Today the range of assistance covers as far east as Alva and Lehigh Acres and as far west as Cape Coral, south into the City of Fort Myers and of course North Fort Myers.  Last year as the reach expanded south of the river into East Fort Myers and Tice, it seemed appropriate to change the name of what had been known as Seminole Christmas. The name was changed to Bayshore Rescue’s Christmas, but Bayshore Fire Rescue couldn’t do it without the help of some very generous supporters located around LeeCounty.

 

For the year 2010 support has been received from The staff of Gulfcoast Emergency Room, 21^st Century Oncology, Studio 2 Hair Salon in North Fort Myers, Gordon’s Food Service, the office of Dr. Susan Hogan, DDS, New Hope Christian Church, and private individuals who care.

 

Anyone wishing to make donations in the form of new clothes and toys, non-perishable foods, or monetary gifts or gift cards can contact Theresa at Bayshore Fire Rescue at (239)543-3443 or items can be dropped off at:

 

Bayshore Fire Rescue

 

 

17350 Nalle Road

 

North Fort Myers, FL33917

 

                Or

 

Southwest Florida

Ankle & Foot Care Specialists

 

 

88-2 Pine Island Road

 

North Fort Myers

 

                Or

 

Southwest Florida

Ankle & Foot Care Specialists

 

 

4901 Palm Beach Boulevard

 

East Fort Myers, FL33905

 

                Or

 

Publix OrangeGroveCenter

 

 

4065 Hancock Bridge Pkwy.

 

North Fort Myers

 

                Or

 

Bab’s Bead Warehouse (Across from The Forest)

 

16205 South Tamiami Trail,

Suite 4

 

Fort Myers, FL33908

 

 

THANKSGIVING HELP November 18, 2010

Lamb of God church is located in Estero. Last year we fed 5,800 people in the 5 county area.  This years event will be held on November 25th.  Area volunteers are encourgaged to help through food preparation, delivery and clean up and then are invited to stay for fellowship and enjoy the holiday meal with their families. 

Here are some of the highlights of what we were able to accomplish together in 2009:

436 turkeys were roasted and served

Over 10,000 pounds of side dishes inclduing mashed and sweet potatoes, stuffing, green beans and gravy were prepared and served.

Over 5,800 thanksgiving meals were prepared and delivered to families in Lee, Collier, Charlotte and Hendry counties.

Over 400 volunteers participated and contributed more than 2,000 volunteer hours.

Over 100 groups and individuals contrubuted financially to the effort.

To date, we still need volunteers to help with driving.  We also need volunteers for food preparation (we start preparing foods on Sunday night and work all the way through Thursday.)  We also need help with donations of breads and desserts (pies)

to find out more on our mission, please visit www.feedingthe5000.net

YUM! November 9, 2010

Pies, turkeys and hams will benefit soldiers overseas and their families Anyone who plans on an oven-roasted or smoked turkey, a succulent ham or a perfect pie this Thanksgiving should do their shopping at one of Lee Memorial Health System’s hospitals (Cape Coral Hospital, Gulf Coast Medical Center, HealthPark Medical Center or Lee Memorial Hospital). That’s because Lee Memorial Health System has teamed up again with Mason’s Bakery and the HoneyBaked Ham Company for a perfectly scrumptious fundraiser to benefit those in the armed services. You can choose eight- or nine-pound spiral hams, roasted or smoked turkey breasts for dinner. Nine-inch pies come in six flavors, including apple, pumpkin, chocolate cream, peanut butter cream, and key lime. An assorted mini dessert box with 30 pieces of desserts will be sold for $20. Fruit basket cakes are $25. Pies are $12 each and meats range from $25 to $60. A portion of each sale will be donated to the Military Support Fund. You can also have an order form mailed, faxed, or emailed to you by calling (239) 343-9690. Now for the fine print: · Deadline to place your order is Monday, Nov 15. Checks and order forms must be received by then. · Checks or money orders should be made payable to, “Military Support of Lee Memorial Health System.” · Orders must be picked up on either Monday or Tuesday depending on which campus you have marked. Times and locations for pickup are listed on the order form. · Ice packs will be given with meat products. Pies must be refrigerated within 24 hours after pickup. · No refunds if you fail to pick up your order. The Military Support Fund helps pay for care packages sent overseas to relatives of health system staff, volunteers, and Lee County residents serving in the armed forces. It also pays for an emergency fund used to help the soldiers’ families here at home if they are ever faced with a hardship that happens while the soldiers are overseas. Send your order form and a check or money order by Monday, Nov. 15 to LMHS Military Support, 8960 Colonial Center Drive, Suite 302, Fort Myers, FL 33905. If you have any questions, call (239) 343-9690.

HONOR AND SUPPORT WOUNDED LOCAL HERO November 3, 2010

On Saturday November 13, the

Mooring Restaurant in Cape Coral 239 851 9141 is having a buffet

located at 1326 SE 16th Place, from 7PM to 9PM to help honor Corey Kent.of a true hometown hero, PFC Corey, a 2006 Mariner High I School honors graduate, was critically injured on July 12 of ^B-^fc rW IHi this year while serving his country  in Afghanistan. Al the owner of the Mooring was quick to reach out to offer his restaurant and services to show his appreciation and support to our local hero by sponsoring this wonderful event. “The buffet dinner is $18.00 per person, with children under 12 free. Live entertainment by the legendary local performers GOTTA LUV IT. The band plays 50′s and 60′ and 70′s music. The bar will be opens. Raffles for amazing prizes donated by local and national businesses will be conducted throughout the cruise. The raffle tickets will be sold 3 for $5.00 or 8 for $10.00, and will be for prizes valued at up to $350. All proceeds go to the PFC Corey Kent Family Assistance Fund, to help Corey and his family as he undergoes an extensive recuperation and

rehabilitation period.Karen Gross

And or For more information, please contact:

849 9363

“Mr. Al” at the Moorings 851 9141