First Annual Off to the Races April 18, 2011

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Lovegrove Paints Out Loud to benefit the Special Equestrians during the famous Kentucky Derby.  Lovegrove Gallery on Sanibel is throwing a Kentucky Derby event on Saturday, May 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. Leoma Lovegrove will Paint Out Loud to benefit the Special Equestrians. Guests will enjoy mint julep-tinis and hors d’oeuvres as they cheer on their favorite horse during the live feed from Churchill Downs and join in the singing of “My Old Kentucky Home.” Chic hats are a must for ladies while menfolk may emulate a Kentucky Colonel. Tickets are $20.00 per person. Limited Tickets Available. The race is on. Call 239-472-1900. Lovegrove Art Gallery 1101 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL. For more information on the Special Equestrians visit http://www.specialequestrians.net/index.html

ART for ART’s Sake April 7, 2011

Gallery located in the heart of the River District at 1451 Monroe Street, downtown Fort Myers.

KR Designs Art Gallery Presents:

ART for ART’s Sake

Artists Paint en Plein Aire

In the Courtyard

SAVE THE DATE

Saturday, April 23, 2011

4pm-9pm

Auction 7pm

Come to the Gallery and watch as fine artists from the Art League of Fort Myers paint the beauty that surrounds you.  A fine opportunity to watch a painting develop, talk to the artists and enjoy a refreshments in the delightful courtyard and art gallery ambience.

Add original art to your collection by popular local fine artists.

Location: KR Art Gallery and Gardens

13550 Reflections Parkway

Suite #5-503

Fort Myers, FL 3390

Contact Kate: 239-267-1847

kate@krdesigns.org

www.krdesigns.org

Proceeds to benefit the Art League of Fort Myers

We appreciate your support of the arts. You CAN make a difference.

The Art League of Fort Myers is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization.  Donors may deduct contributions under section 170 of the code.
Kathy Lynn Johnson, MS, Fine Artist 

EARTH DAY April 6, 2011

Earth Day started on April 22, 1970 as a way to bring environmental issues to the forefront.  Observance of this special day has spread throughout the world to encompass many different Earth Day celebrations.  In honor of our environment and continuing environmental education, Calusa will be holding a Family Fun Day on April 16^th from 10am-3pm to celebrate Earth Day!

Calusa would like to invite you to share this fun family day with us!  Come out and celebrate our Southwest Florida environment.  Come learn about the importance of renewable energy and the Lee County Solid Waste Resource Recovery Facility with Tom Mueller of Covanta Energy, create recycled crafts, participate in our garbage sculpture contest, learn important environmental lessons on our Eco-Trail Exploration, and enjoy a special day with one of Lee County’s oldest environmental educational facilities! 

Calusa is also excited to be holding a special viewing of the documentary Ghost Bird on this special day at 12:30pm.  The film is about the possible rediscovery of the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker, the holy grail of bird watching and an animal that was thought to be extinct.  Dr. Jerome Jackson, a scientist whom was interviewed in the film and a woodpecker enthusiast, will be joining us before and after the viewing to answer any questions viewers may have about the film.

The Center is located at 3450 Ortiz Avenue at the intersection of Colonial Blvd. and Six Mile Cypress in Fort Myers, one minute from I-75 at Exit 136. Additional information is available at www.CalusaNature.org or by calling 275-3435. Admission to the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium is $9 for adults and $6 for children (ages 3-12). This one-price admission includes the Museum, Butterfly Aviary, Trails, and all Planetarium shows scheduled that day. Group rates are available for 15 or more people. Family memberships are available which entitles members to free admission for a year and many other special prices on programs and discounts in the gift store.  We welcome new volunteers; please call 275-3435 to schedule an orientation

April 6, 2011

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Lovegrove Paints Special Wedding Gift for Royals Matlacha. April 6, 2011. The poem “How Do I Love Thee” by Elizabeth Barrett Browning has been embellished into Leoma Lovegrove’s latest piece of art. Leoma is known internationally for her vibrant heart art with electric colors. Lyrics are usually a part of her canvas but in honor of the upcoming Royal Wedding she chose a poem instead. She is shipping it over to England as a wedding gift for the new Prince William and Princess Kate.  As a special gift to the couple, Kate Middleton’s former piano teacher composed “A Song for Kate (and William)”. Daniel Nicholls, who hails from the Middletons’ hometown of Bucklebury, wrote and recorded the song using the poems “How Do I Love Thee” by Elizabeth Barrett Browning and “O Lyric Love,” by Robert Browning. The song will be performed and filmed on the royal wedding day, by his choir Enharmonic. Lovegrove will complete the 30 x 40 canvas LIVE in Matlacha during the Florida’s Creative Coast Weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (April 8,9 and 10th) at Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens 4637 Pine Island Road. Leoma will incorporate the words to the Browning poem combined with photos of Prince William and Catherine and also Princess Diana. To add to the fun….Lovegrove will let gallery visitors write a congratulatory messages to the Royal Couple on the back of her canvas.   Lovegrove was a huge fan of the late Princess Diana and has enjoyed watching her children grow up. When she heard of Wills and Kate’s engagement she wanted to celebrate the good news and honor them both with a piece of her art for a wedding gift.  The Gift travels across the pond shortly. For more information and times, call the gallery at 239-283-6453

IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE!! March 31, 2011

The Fast & The Furriest Moved Back 1 Week to Thursday, April 7

FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 31, 2011) –

IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE: Due to inclementweather, “The John Marazzi Dealerships’ THE FAST & THE FURRIEST 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

to Benefit the Gulf Coast Humane Society” has been

moved back to one week from today, atCoconut Point on Thursday evening, April 7, 2011.

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The event is expected to attract running enthusiasts and animal lovers from all “walks” of

life, and 100% of the proceeds will be used to provide care and find adoptive homes for the animals

at the Gulf Coast Humane Society.

“As the title sponsor for our inaugural The Fast & The Furriest, John Marazzi has

demonstrated once again his generous commitment to help our shelter pets,” says GCHS Executive

Director David Stroud. “This is going to be an exciting event at a prestigious venue. The dogfriendly

5K race and 1-mile walk is a fun, unique experience for the entire family and a great

fundraiser to support the dogs and cats at GCHS.”

The 5K race portion of the event will begin promptly at 6:30pm, with timing provided by 3D

Racing. There will be raffle prize drawings, live entertainment, and great food and drink specials

from sponsoring restaurants. Registration for runners and walkers, and sponsor information can be

found at

http://gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/events.the_fast_the_furriest.html.Established in 1947 as the original humane society in Southwest Florida, GCHS provides

humane care for abandoned and neglected animals through rescue, safe refuge, compassionate care,

and adoption into a loving, forever home. The Gulf Coast Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) not-forprofit

animal welfare organization that receives no federal, state, or county funding and no funding

from the Humane Society of the United States, and relies solely on donations, grants, bequests and

fundraising events to further its mission. GCHS is a no-kill shelter and does not euthanize any

animal for lack of space or length of time that they are in the shelter. GCHS also operates a fullservice

veterinary clinic open to the public six days a week.

The Gulf Coast Humane Society main adoption center is located at 2010 Arcadia Street in

Fort Myers. GCHS also has four off-site adoption locations at Pet Supermarkets in Cape Coral,

North Fort Myers, Bonita Springs and Naples. For more information, call (239) 332-0364 or visit

www.gulfcoasthumanesociety.org

 

ARTWALK March 30, 2011

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Lovegrove Paints Special Wedding Gift for Royals  The poem “How Do I Love Thee” by Elizabeth Barrett Browning has been embellished into Leoma Lovegrove’s latest piece of art. Leoma is known internationally for her vibrant heart art with electric colors. Lyrics are usually a part of her canvas but in honor of the upcoming Royal Wedding she chose a poem instead. She is shipping it over to England as a wedding gift for the new Prince William and Princess Kate.  As a special gift to the couple, Kate Middleton’s former piano teacher composed “A Song for Kate (and William)”. Daniel Nicholls, who hails from the Middletons’ hometown of Bucklebury, wrote and recorded the song using the poems “How Do I Love Thee” by Elizabeth Barrett Browning and “O Lyric Love,” by Robert Browning. The song will be performed and filmed on the royal wedding day, by his choir Enharmonic. Lovegrove will complete the 30 x 40 canvas LIVE during this Friday’s (April 1), Downtown Fort Myers Art Walk in her gallery at the Franklin Shops, 2200 First Street Ft. Myers, FL. From 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Leoma will incorporate the words to the Browning poem combined with photos of Wills and Kate and also Princess Diana. To add to the fun….Lovegrove will let passersby write a congratulatory messages to the Royal Couple on the back of her canvas.   Lovegrove was a huge fan of the late Princess Diana and has enjoyed watching her children grow up. When she heard of Wills and Kate’s engagement she wanted to celebrate the good news and honor them both with a piece of her art for a wedding gift.  The Gift travels across the pond shortly. For more information contact: Leoma Lovegrove 239-822-4109 or Allison Campbell, C.E.O. Franklin Shops. 239-595-6256

WHERE I WILL BE THIS WEEKEND….. March 11, 2011

Saturday March 11, 2011

St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Naples. Starts at 10:00 am.

Saturday March 11, 2011

2nd Annual Taste, Tunes and More

Marina Village Resort

5850 Sliver King Blvd., Cape Coral

2pm-4pm

Here Comes the Judge, Steven Tyler to Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens in Matlacha March 11, 2011

 

 Leoma Lovegrove to paint  portraits of Steven Tyler all weekend, live on her stage in the gallery’s botanical gardens.

Matlacha. March 10, 2011. American Idol fans may never have the opportunity to meet Steven Tyler in the flesh, but they can see him almost come alive under the paint brush of Leoma Lovegrove at special Painting Out Loud performances. Lovegrove will be painting Tyler’s portrait during the Creative Coast weekend at her Matlacha gallery. The performances are free and she will paint live on stage during the two days of the Creative Coast Weekends. March 12 and 13  from 10 am – 6 pm. In addition, Leoma will be at the gallery Friday evening March 11, for a “Meet and Greet” from 4 pm -to 8 pm. Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens is located in the heart of Matlacha, Florida at 4637 Pine Island Road NW. For those using a GPS use Cape Coral as the city. Our little village is still so teeny that the GPS does not recognize it. Surprises await you if you can find us! For more information call 239-283-6453

Contact:

Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens
4637 Pine Island Rd
Matlacha, FL  33993
239-283-6453

2011 PIPER 5K March 3, 2011

2011 Piper 5K                       Saturday– 3/5/11

Donations Still Needed For Race   The following items remain on our checklist of donations needed for the race:  ICE Coolers   VOLUNTEERS  NEEDED FOR THE RACE   If you are unable to participate in the race but would still like to attend and help out, we are always in need of volunteers for the registration tables and water tables. Please contact Ed Ryan if you have the time to volunteer. Gateway Charter school students and parents, you can get volunteer hours toward the money you will owe at the end of the year if you volunteer at our race. Please contact the appropriate person at your school and meet me at the church at 7AM.      THE 2011 MUDDY BUDDY LESS THAN 2 MONTHS AWAY.  Our next adventure race is April 16th at the Wide World of Sports in Orlando. The 2011 Muddy Buddy is an awesome experience and tons of fun.

The 2011 Piper 5K Race in Gateway.  Have You Registered?   Follow the 2011 Piper 5K Race FACEBOOK The 3.1 run and walk will be held on Saturday, March 5th at the Gateway Trinity Lutheran Church. This year’s race will be timed by Lin Mark Sports of Cape Coral using the B-Tag chip system. Results will be available immediately after the race and posted online later on race day. We will have bounce houses for the kids, a live band starting at 9AM and each runner will receive a ticket for food and a tote bag.     To register for the race, visit www.piperbuckley.com download a registration form and drop it off at Zervos hair Salon on Gateway Boulevard today or tomorrow. We WILL have race day registration starting at 7AM.      100 % of the money raised (after expenses) from the race are given back to kids in OUR community. The Piper Buckley foundation helps infants and young children in desperate need and many of you know all about the great work the N.I.C.U. at Healthpark does for premature babies. If you would like to donate to the Piper Buckley Foundation you can also make a donation – of any dollar amount – via our secure paypal account. And, as we found out with Yomar (the little boy who needed shoes and a high chair) every $10.00 counts. We raised nearly $1,500 in cash and 2 truckloads of clothing and other items for Yomar. Your donation is tax deductible. The Piper Buckley foundation is a registered 5013C. The paypal account is set up for $10.00 donations. If you’d like to donate more, simply enter the number of $10.00 donations you’d like to give. Ed Ryan edryan@fortmyersfitness.com

February 24, 2011

My cat Porter………ordering dinner online??