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Day: October 7, 2024
Lehigh Community Services Celebrity Waiter Dinner 2024
Join Lehigh Community Services for an unforgettable night at the 2024 Celebrity Waiter/Waitress Dinner, set to take place at The Club at Gateway, Fort Myers on October 19th, 2024. This annual event promises an evening filled with fun, entertainment, and opportunities to support a great cause, all while enjoying a delicious dinner in style. Event […]
Barris Park Trunk or Treat – October 26th
Come one, come all to Barris Park for our second annual Trunk or Treat on October 26th from 4 pm to 7 pm for a spooktacular time. Barris Park is a family-friendly, fun, private park for the entire family to enjoy. There will be food trucks, bounce houses, games, and prizes. Barris Park is available […]
PreView FSW: Fall Open House
Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) will host PreView FSW, its Fall Open House, on Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 3-7 p.m. at the FSW Fort Myers Campus, 8099 College Parkway. Prospective students, their families, and the community are invited to attend to experience live, interactive demonstrations from FSW’s dynamic academic programs. Attendees will learn about FSW’s […]
Better Together, Grace Church to host job fair in Fort Myers Oct. 24
Better Together is partnering with Grace Church to host a community job fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24 in Fort Myers. Registration is now open for hiring employers and job seekers to participate in the October event. The church-based job fair connects job seekers with local employers who are ready […]
FutureMakers Coalition and David Lawrence Centers Offer FREE Mental Health First Aid Training
FutureMakers Coalition has teamed up with David Lawrence Centers to introduce FREE Mental Health First Aid Training to our community, aiming to bolster resilience in our workforce. The Adult Mental Health First Aid training program is designed for individuals aged 18 and older. Certification involves a 2-hour self-paced online coursework component, followed by a comprehensive […]
Lee Commissioners Approve Contract to Add Pickleball Courts and More at Rutenberg Park
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award a contract to expand the facilities of Rutenberg Park, 6500 South Pointe Blvd., to include eight lighted pickleball courts, a shade structure and more. The $3.2 million contract with Stultz Inc. includes: Eight lighted pickleball courts, four of which will be covered Shade structure ADA-compliant […]
Transportation Projects for Lehigh Acres
The Lee Board of County Commissioners took several votes on Tuesday, advancing key projects in Lehigh Acres and eastern Lee County. Among the approvals was a 4.2-mile sidewalk project along Bell Boulevard, aimed at improving infrastructure and safety in the area. The nearly $3.2 million project along Bell Boulevard will go from State Road 82 […]
Lehigh Acres Senior Center to Host Craft Fair on November 2, 2024
Get ready to explore a world of creativity at the upcoming Craft Fair hosted by the Lehigh Acres Senior Center on Saturday, November 2, 2024. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Senior Center located at 219 Plaza Drive, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936. The Craft Fair will showcase an impressive […]
