By: Katie Heck The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District is holding a holiday food drive to benefit local families in our community. All donations collected will be delivered to Lehigh Community Services in time to help families keep food on their tables during the holiday season. Collection boxes are in the lobbies of […]
Submitted By: Cecilia St. Arnold Blessings in a Backpack Southwest Florida is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a generous grant of $10,000 by The Collier County Community Foundation. This grant will enable Blessings in a Backpack to continue its mission of providing essential nutrition to over 500 children at Golden Gate Elementary […]
By: Liz Paul The Continental Women’s Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, December 14th at 11:30 a.m. at The Hideaway Country Club. Please note that our meeting for this month is on the second Thursday in December. Our December program will feature a presentation by Malaina Mote, Director of Donor Advancement for […]
By: Rita Artwohl The Montage Women’s Club is a social and philanthropic club open to all women residing in Lee County. We meet on the fourth Thursday of each month at The Club at Pelican Preserve, 9802 Pelican Preserve Blvd, Fort Myers 33913 (community entry off Treeline Avenue between Colonial Blvd and Daniels Pkwy). Activities […]
By: Connie Puzevic The General Woman’s Club of Lehigh Acres, FL will hold its monthly meeting on Friday, November 17th at RISE Christian Church [50 Bell Blvd N, Lehigh Acres, FL]. The speaker will be Aura Wilson, APRN, who will speak on exercise. New members are always welcome. For more information, please contact Betty Smith […]
By: Major Brenda Lane THANKGIVING Did you know it is only a little over 8 weeks until Christmas!?! But, of course, we have Thanksgiving to celebrate before that. We at The Salvation Army need your help. We would love to be able to supply a few families with the necessary food items for a wonderful […]
By: Sheriff Carmine Our county is growing and, with that growth comes an increase in the number of vehicles, more pedestrians, additional cyclists and construction to alter, repair and improve roadways. All of the aforementioned variables are capable of compromising pedestrian safety…especially for children walking to and from school and/or bus stops. As part of […]
By: Betsy Clayton Lee County Solid Waste has launched its “Take Charge” campaign to educate residents and visitors on proper battery disposal. Residents are reminded not to place any batteries in their recycling carts. Household alkaline batteries, AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt and button batteries can be disposed of in your regular garbage can. Any […]
By: Mike Welch This month I offer for your review a press release sent out by Lee County Solid Waste regarding the proper disposal of hazardous items that businesses and residents need to consider. While I applaud Solid Waste the Chamber has been communicating with this department and with our County Commissioners that they must […]
By: Liz Paul Obesity is a very common problem in pets and can lead to many health problems. A whopping 56% of cats and 60% of dogs in North America are classified as overweight or obese. That’s more than 80 million pets at greater risk of serious health issues. However, only 10% of pet owners […]
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