Southwest Florida Symphony Announces Auditions for the 2011-12 Season May 3, 2011

 

 

The Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Michel Hall, have announced the following vacancies for the 2011-12 Season and will hold auditions on June 7and 8, 2011.  Principal Cello, Principal 2^nd Violin, Section Violin (4), Substitute all Strings and Flute 3/Utility.  The Southwest Florida Symphony is a professional, per-service orchestra performing approximately 60 services per season in Fort Myers and the nearby islands.  The deadline for resume submission is May 24, 2011.  Qualified musicians should send a one page resume to: Southwest Florida Symphony, c/o Personnel Manager, 12651 McGregor Blvd. 4-403, Fort Myers, FL  33919.

GOLFERS STILL NEEDED May 2, 2011

 

            There’s still time for golfers of all abilities to register for the inaugural Harry Chapin Food Bank classic being held at Grandezza Country Club on Wednesday, May 18.  All golfers, regardless of age or skill level, have an invitation to participate in Grandezza’s challenging course.  Proceeds from the event will benefit the Harry Chapin Food Bank.

The $125 cost per player includes green fees with cart, awards, prizes, and dinner at poolside.  Golfers, sponsors, and silent auction items are all needed for the event. 

The four-player scramble shotgun start begins at 1:30 p.m., with registration beginning at 12:30.  Every dollar raised at this event enables the food bank to distribute $6 worth of food to those in need.

            JoAnna Bradshaw, Harry Chapin Food Bank President, is serving as event chairman and should be contacted to donate silent auction items; contact her at 239-405-7266, or bradshawjoa@comcast.net. 

To register for the classic and/or to obtain sponsorships, contact Chris Robinson at the food bank, 239-334-7007, ext. 137, or via email at chrisrobinson@harrychapinfoodbank.org.

            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.

 

RELAY FOR LIFE BREAST CANCER April 28, 2011

Sponsored by

Florida Cancer Institute Breast Cancer Support Group

 

FREE TEE SHIRT

FREE TEE SHIRT

May 14^th, 2011

 

RIDE BEGINS AT:

Florida Cancer Institute-New Hope

7154 Medical Center Drive

Spring Hill, FL 34608

Behind Johnny Carino’S

 

RIDE TO:

Sleepy Hollow Fishing Lodge

10333 East Gobbler Drive

Floral City, FL 34436

352-726-3242        

   LIVE BAND   STEAK DINNER  RAFFLES                           

Registration begins @ 9:00am Ride begins @ 10:00am

$15.00 per person includes Steak Dinner

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL TAMBRA @

352-592-8129

Hands Up Charity presents…7th Annual Cinco De Bayou with The Yard Dogs, Strange Arrangement and Tequila Tom April 20, 2011

 

         Join The Yard Dogs, Strange Arrangement and Tequila Tom for a concert to benefit Hands Up Charity, a non-profit charity organization that helps underprivileged
people with severe disabilities acquire necessary medical supplies not covered by insurance, Medicare or Medicaid. It will be held Thursday, May 5th from 6-10 p.m. at The Cape Coral Yacht Club Pavilion 5819 Driftwood Pkwy in Cape Coral. There will also be a special performance by Strange Arrangement, for Ida Baker High Schools “Baker Buddies” which is a life skills program promoting social awareness and acceptance of all types of people with all types of disabilities.
        The Yard Dogs first began “Cinco De Bayou” 7 years ago when they took over 300 fans to Key West and performed at the world famous Schooner Wharf Bar. This will be the first time they have brought the “holiday” to Cape Coral. The Yard Dogs have produced 10 cd’s of original music and have played at festivals and venues from Key West to Wisconsin and all points in between. Their music focuses on S.W. Florida, mainly Pine Island/Matlacha.
         Strange Arrangement is a diverse band with a unique funky approach to their original songs and were recently nominated for Artist Of The Year by The Alliance Of The Arts. Also on board is Cape Corals own “Reverend” Tequila Tom, an entertaining singer/songwriter with many stories to tell. Tequila Tom performs at many local watering holes and is well known for his diatribes regarding local politics.
         Beer and food will be served and no coolers allowed. The tickets for this event are available from any band member or at Berts Pine Bay Gallery and Gifts 4332 Pine Island Rd. in Matlacha and cost $5.00 or $10.00 at the door.  For more information, please go to http://www.handsupcharity.org or call Jason at (239)980-4397. This special night is brought to you by Sound Cru Entertainment, Halloween Mega Store and Berts Pine Bay Gallery and Gifts.

Annual Egg-cellent Easter Eggstravaganza!

Hop on over to Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium’s 6^th Annual Egg-cellent Easter Eggstravaganza!  This year’s Easter celebration is sure to exceed egg-spectations!  It will be a fun filled day of games, Easter eggs, prizes, and live animals! 

Come and enjoy an Easter Egg hunt!  Egg hunts will occur every 30 minutes, beginning at 10:00am, throughout the day. Test your hopping skills in our Bounce House of in a sack race!  Meet Rapunzel and the other princesses!  Visitors can also play carnival-style games to win more candy and prizes!  The Easter bunny will be available all day for photos, which cost $3 for members, $5 for non-members.  So come have a hopping good time at Calusa’s 6^th Annual Egg-cellent Easter Eggstravaganza!

Admission to the event is $9 for adults, $6 for children ages 3-12, and free for children under 3. Nature Center members are free.  Please call 275-3435 for more information.

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 http://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.

second annual March of Dimes Fair April 19, 2011

Saturday, April 23rd, be a part of the second annual March of Dimes Fair being held at Berkshire Commons at 7101 Radio Road, Naples, in front of the Publix.  There will be bounce houses, games, and food, with Easter egg hunts at 11am, 1 and 3pm.  Raffles will be drawn for restaurant gift cards, spas, cruises, and more. Admission is five dollars and includes one lunch and raffle entry. The fun starts at 10am, and goes until 4pm.  Everyone is welcome and all proceeds go to support the March of Dimes.

Lee County Holds Special Events to Kick-Off Grand-Re-Opening of Pet Shelter April 18, 2011

 

Following a year of new construction and renovations, Lee County Domestic Animal Services (LCDAS) will celebrate the shelter’s Grand Re-Opening by offering half off the regular adoption fee during the entire month of May!  Special May events will kick-off with a “Ribbon Chewing Ceremony” May 18^th at 11:00 am with Lee County Commissioners marking the official opening of the agency’s new Spay and Neuter, Lost and Found Pets, and Adoption Centers.  Continuing the festivities, the shelter also will host a May Madness Pet Adoption Day on May 21^stwhen all pets may be adopted for only $25!  Guided shelter tours of the new facility will be offered both days.

LCDAS invites the public to visit all the pets available for adoption and consider adding a new member to their family.  “Despite the economy, people are still adding new pets to their family yet the shelter has experienced a 20% decline in adoptions since January,” reports Donna Ward, LCDAS Director.   “We’d like everyone to see the wonderful pets we have here at the shelter before purchasing a new dog or cat from a pet store, she adds.”  

May’s reduced adoption fees will still include the complete package of services consisting of sterilization, age appropriate vaccinations, county license, microchip ID, worming, flea treatment, a heartworm test for dogs, feline aids and leukemia test for cats, 10 Day Health Guarantee, and a bag of Hill’s Science Diet dog or cat food.  The adoption package is valued at over $500!

View the variety of pets waiting to be adopted at www.LeeLostPets.comor head to the shelter at 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers next to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office off Six Mile Cypress Parkway.  Adoption hours are Monday through Saturday from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm. 

For more information about pets for adoption go to www.LeeLostPets.comor call (239) 533-7387 (LEE-PETS).  The website updates hourly so current information is always available.  If you are inquiring about a pet you have seen online, please have the animal ID number ready for faster assistance.

First Annual Off to the Races

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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

DANCERS NEEDED April 14, 2011

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Become A Cast Member   If you are a gal wanting to give time and volunteer your talents, are 45 years and up and love to dance, the Hot Flashz, Lee County’s premier non-profit dance troupe, might have just the thing for you.The Hot Flashz are seeking energetic, talented women to join the only group in Florida that trains and develops women of all backgrounds to join their cast. The Hot Flashz perform at community and charity events, festivals, nursing facilities and private parties to raise money to send children with life-threatening illnesses to Camp Boggy Creek, the medically equipped, traditional children’s campground in Eustis, Florida. The dance team is looking for women who appreciate this special cause and who can commit to Tuesday and Wednesday night practices.  To find out more about the Hot Flashz, go to their web-site, http://www.hotflashz.org.  Interested gals, defy your age and call Marjean at 239-482-6252 for more information.

 

 

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