Community Events

May. 18, 2008

PSAS SUNDAY MAY 18

The United Church of Christ, Temple Shalom, and Unity Church Choirs perform at the Interfaith Convocation at Temple Shalom in Naples this afternoon at 2.
(239-513-4568 www.pflagnaples.org)

The Environmental and Peace Education Center presents a peace pole dedication at Rutenberg Community Park in Fort Myers this afternoon at 2.
(239-223-8223)

Members of the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office hold a “SHO-DE-O” event to benefit Richard and Christie Martel at the Faith Ranch in North Port today from noon to 4.
(941-626-0214)

May. 17, 2008

PSAS SATURDAY MAY 17

Author Virginia Saalman discusses her book in the next installment of the Naples Backyard History Series this morning at 10.
(239-594-2978)

The Salvation Army holds a “Giant Garage Sale” and an open house at the new Chapel on Estey Avenue in Naples today from 8 to 2.
(239-775-9447)

The Center for Independent Living hosts a “Bowl-a-thon” at Pinstreet Lanes in Fort Myers today from 12 to 4.
(239-277-1447)

Lovers Key State Park holds the “Turtle Trot 5K” this morning at 8.
(239-463-4588 www.friendsofloverskey.com)

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida in Naples hosts a “Sea Turtle Festival” today from 9 to 3.
(239-403-4216)

Bowman’s Beach on Sanibel Island hosts the “Wave of Hope Walk” this morning at 9.
(239-579-0095 www.sancapoptimist.org)

The Home Ownership Resource Center and a coalition of local government agencies hold a “Foreclosure Prevention Telethon” at the Lee County Government Public Works Building in Fort Myers today form noon to 8.
(239-533-4663 www.myfloridacfo.com)

The Florida Commission on the Status of Women presents the free seminar “Florida Women Mean Business!” at Hodges University in Fort Myers today from 9 to 12:30.
(239-261-3453 www.fcsw.net)

Sarasota County Parks and Recreation holds a “Kid’s Design Day” to get kids’ input on how to design a new playground at Woodmere Park in Venice today from 11 to noon.
(941-861-5000)

Saturn of Cape Coral presents “Operation Kidsafe National Safety Tour”, a free digital fingerprint and photo safety program, today from 10 to 4 and tomorrow from 11 to 5.
(866-328-7777)

The Friendship Force of Lee County will hold their May Membership Meeting at Robb and Stucky’s community room in Fort Myers this morning at 10.
(flgolfer56@hotmail.com)

The Parkinson Association of Southwest Florida holds their Tenth Annual Golf tournament at Mediterra Golf Club this morning at 8.
(239-254-7791)

The Education Foundation of Collier County presents the “Got Talent?” charity event at Pollo Tropical this afternoon at 4.
(786-624-8182)

Congressman Connie Mack hosts the Service Academy Day Seminar in the Student Union Ballroom at Florida Gulf Coast University this morning at 8:30. (www.mack.house.gov)

The Florida West Coast Symphony presents “Swingin Pops” at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota tonight at 8.
(941-953-3434)

Gulf Coast Writers Association presents “The 3 R’s of Writing” at the Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers this morning at 10.
(www.gulfwriters.org)

The Florida Ballet Arts Academy hosts “Imaginique” at the Players Theater in Sarasota this morning from 8 to 10.
(941-365-2494 www.theplayers.org)

Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda holds “Elber’s School of Rock Summer” this morning at 11:30.
(941-421-2040)

BayShore Coffee Company in Fort Myers hosts the blue grass band “Wild Flowers” and “Bob Zattola and the Expandable Jazz Band” tonight from 7 to 10.
(239-775-5676 www.bayshorecoffee.com)

Space 39 in Fort Myers presents “Reflexive” starting today. (No time given.)
(239-690-0004 www.spacethirtynine.com)

May. 16, 2008

The Mental Health Association of Southwest Florida holds the workshop “Understanding Aging and Concerns of Caregiving” at the Unity Church of Naples this morning at 9:30.
(239-434-6558)

Lake Kennedy Senior Center in Cape Coral presents the “Groovin’ to the Oldies!” dinner show tonight at 7.
(239-574-0575)

Charlotte County Government’s Growth Management Department seeks public input on a proposed Publication Dispenser Ordinance at the Administrative Complex in Port Charlotte this afternoon at 1.
(www.charlottecountyfl.com)

Naples Zoo offers free admission to all active and retired military personnel with a free ticket available at napleszoo.org today through Monday.
(239-262-5409 www.napleszoo.org)

Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers presents “First Look” starting today.
(239-939-2787 www.artinlee.org)

“Working – A Musical” is playing at the Asolo Theater in Sarasota starting today.
(941-351-8000 www.asolo.org)

May. 15, 2008

The City of Cape Coral holds a town hall meeting in the City of Cape Coral Council Chambers tonight at 7.
(239-574-0436)

Bass Pro Shops in Fort Myers hosts native Floridian and amateur paleontologist Dr. Charles O’Connor tonight at 7.
(239-878-6854)

The Charlotte County Environmental and Extension Services conducts a “Green Industries Best Managements Practices Training” at the Charlotte County Eastport Environmental Campus in Port Charlotte today from 8 to 3.
(941-764-4340)

Actor James Denton of the “Desperate Housewives” will be signing autographs at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers tonight from 6 to 6:30.
(www.miraclebaseball.com)

Cypress Lake High School in Fort Myers hosts a Spring Dance Concert starting tonight at 7.
(239-481-2233)

BayShore Coffee Company in Fort Myers hosts the blues band “Little Eddie and the Fat Fingers” tonight at 7.
(239-775-5676 www.bayshorecoffee.com)

The Naples Philharmonic Orchestra presents “Patriotic Pops” at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts in Naples tonight from 8 to 10.
(800-597-1900 www.thephil.org)

May. 14, 2008

Lee County Electric Co-op and the City of Cape Coral hold a Generator Safety Seminar at the Cape Coral City Council Chambers tonight starting at 6:30.
(239-656-2363 www.lcec.net)

Old Naples Pub hosts Lodge McKee as he shares his childhood memories of growing up in Naples this afternoon at 4.
(239-594-2978)

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Family Cancer Support Group meets at Cypress Lake United Methodist Church in Fort Myers today from 2 to 3.
(239-992-5781)

The Fort Myers Miracle present “Island Nights” at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers tonight at 6:15.
(239-768-4210 www.miraclebaseball.com)

The Art League of Bonita Springs presents “And Evening with the Quintus Quintet” at the Center for the Arts in Bonita Springs tonight from 7 to 9.
(239-495-8989)

BayShore Coffee Company in Fort Myers holds an open mic night tonight from 7 to 10.
(239-775-5676 www.bayshorecoffee.com)

May. 12, 2008

Florida Repertory Theatre hosts a benefit concert by Kat Epple at the Arcade Theatre in Fort Myers tonight at 7.
(239-332-4488)

The Charlotte County Family Resources Center in Port Charlotte presents “Dad’s Tool Time – A Nurturing Dad’s Initiative” starting tonight at 6.
(941-815-0342)

Lely Resort’s Players Club in Naples hosts Jimmy Keys in a fundraiser to help fight cancer tonight at 6.
(239-985-3550)

The Wellness Center at Cape Coral offers a free lecture on preventing osteoporosis this morning at 11.
(239-573-4800)

The Outreach Subcommittee of the Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee meets at the Collier County Government Center in Naples this morning at 11.
(239-252-2961)

The Southwest Florida Symphony presents a “Senior Salute” at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers tonight at 7.
(239-418-5000)

May. 11, 2008

PSAS SUNDAY MAY 11

Mothers enjoy a free day at Naples Zoo today with an online child purchase from www.napleszoo.org.
(239-262-5409 www.napleszoo.org)

The Art League of Bonita Springs hosts a “Visiting Artist Demonstration and Workshop” at the Center for the Arts in Bonita Springs this afternoon from 3 to 5.
(239-495-8989)

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens offers free admission to moms today.
(www.selby.org)


Moorings Presbyterial Church in Naples hosts a free preview of “Little Red Ridinghood the Opera” this afternoon at 4.


Southwest Florida Symphony presents the children’s chorus “Children for Hope” at Cypress Lake United Methodist Church in Fort Myers this afternoon from 3 to 5.
(239-418-1500 www.swflso.org)

Naples Music Club hosts a Richard Bosworth recital at the United Church of Christ in Naples this afternoon at 3.
(239-353-2216)

May. 10, 2008

PSAS SATURDAY MAY 10

Florida Gulf Coast University hosts the Local West Point Bridge Compeition for high school and middle school students today.
(239-513-9165)

3 Kings Productions Company holds their “Kidz World Expo” at the Harborside Event Center in Fort Myers starting this morning at 10.
(239-243-6253)

It’s “International Migratory Bird Day” at the Naples Zoo today from 9:30 to 3.
(239-262-5409 www.napleszoo.org)

Mensa and Harley Davidson present the scholarship fund raising event “Bikers vs. Brainers” at the Harley Davidson Dealership in Fort Myers this afternoon at 1.
(239-992-2120)

New College of Florida presents the JACK Quartet: “Inventions of Memory” at the Mildred Sainer Pavilion in Sarasota tonight at 8.
(941-487-4155 www.ncf.edu)

BayShore Coffee Company in Fort Myers host Bob Zottola and the Expandable Jazz Band tonight from 6 to 10.
(239-775-5676 www.bayshorecoffee.com)

Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda holds and Arts and Crafts Show today from 10 to 6.
(941-379-0951)

The Cultural Park Theater in Cape Coral presents “Harvey” tonight.
(239-772-5862 www.culturalparktheater.com)

The Naples Art Association hosts “Art Encounter 2008” at the Von Liebig Art Center in Naples starting today. (239-262-6517)

May. 9, 2008

PSAS FRIDAY MAY 9


FGCU and the Southwest Florida Leadership Foundation presents Chuck Underwood, author of “The Generational Imperative” at the Three Oaks Banquet and Conference Center in Estero this morning at 8:30.
(239-590-1095)

Sears in North Fort Myers holds a free diabetes screening starting at 10 this morning.
(800-713-3301)

The Society for Ethical Ecotourism in Southwest Florida holds “The Mangrove Gathering” at Rutenberg Park in Fort Myers tonight at 7:30.
(239-432-2163)

Patio DeLeon in downtown Fort Myers hosts the band “Pond Water Experiment” tonight at 8.

Immokalee Community School presents the multimedia dance performance “Ecotone/Immokalee” tonight at 7.
(239-263-8242)

The Art League of Bonita Springs hosts a “Student Showcase” at the Center for the Arts tonight at 6.
(239-495-8989 www.artcenterbonita.org)

BayShore Coffee Company in Fort Myers presents the bluegrass band “The Fleas tonight at 7.
(239-775-5676 www.bayshorecoffee.com)

The Naples Philharmonic Orchestra presents the spring classic “From the New World” at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts in Naples tonight at 8.
(800-5971900 www.thephil.org)

The Asolo Theater Company presents the new play “Lady” at the Asolo Theater in Sarasota starting tonight.
(941-351-8000 www.asolo.org)