Weekend of One brings faiths together to fight hunger
The Harry Chapin Food Bank organizes Weekend of One once a year to raise awareness and mobilize action against hunger. Faith partners team up with the Harry Chapin Food Bank to help spread the word and raise funding to support the purchase and distribution of food. For every $1 donated allows us to distribute $6 worth of food. Full Story
Sailor’s valentines actually travel souvenirs
KOVELS: ANTIQUES
Valentine’s Day has been celebrated for centuries. By the 1790s, romantic cards were being given to that “special” person. The idea of cards and gifts has continued, and collectors search for all types of valentines of the past — everything from pasted-together lacy cards and “mechanical” cards that pop open into a 3-D display, to very modern talking cards. Full Story
Speaker Series at Edison commemorates anniversary
The Edison State College 50th anniversary Distinguished Speaker’s Series is a free, three-part series on the Lee Campus of Edison State College. The series will showcase health, culture and education. The community is invited to come share in light hors d’oeuvres, fellowship, a glass of wine and a reacquaintance with Edison State College. Full Story
Low-wage workers can earn more
Lee County residents currently working at low-skill, low-paying jobs who have not had an opportunity for higher education or previous job training may take advantage of cost-free job training in medical front office skills to increase their pay. Full Story
Strawberry buys benefit heart health
To highlight American Heart Month this February, Sweetbay Supermarket will partner with the American Heart Association to launch its Portion for a Pound program. During the month, a portion of sales from every pound of strawberries sold at Sweetbay will be donated to the American Heart Association. Full Story
AT&T supports Lee County education with STEM grant
AT&T provided $120,000 to challenge Florida’s district-wide local education foundations to create workrelated experiences throughout the state through a grant to the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations. Full Story
Calling all chocolate lovers for teatime
Chocolate lovers are invited to one of three chocolate lover programs being offered at the Burroughs Home and Gardens, in the River District of downtown Fort Myers. Full Story
Sign up now for new student housing at Edison State College-Fort Myers
Edison State College is accepting applications for LightHouse Commons, the 164,000-square-foot residence hall under construction at the school’s Fort Myers campus. Full Story
Shred-a-thon to help elderly
Lee Elder Abuse Prevention Partnership invites the public to a community shred-a-thon on Friday, Feb. 24. The event is being held to advocate against financial exploitation of seniors. Full Story
Learn more, spend less with Jewish Federation SAT prep class
The Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties is offering a special prep class series to help get local students ready for the SAT test on May 5.
Small class sizes and affordable tuition make the federation’s classes stand out. Full Story
CSI lecture series investigates modern police work
The Renaissance Academy of Florida Gulf Coast University presents a lecture by Mara Mayer, an instructor with a professional background in forensic anthropology and archaeology. Ms. Mayer’s lecture, “Crime Scene Investigation: Behind the Scenes,” is a threepart lecture to be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m., Mondays, Feb. 6, Feb. 13 and Feb. Full Story
Walmart Foundation grants will help Conservancy expand its school programs
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida has received a $50,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation to support “Learning Adventures” in area schools. Over the past two years, Walmart has supported education initiatives at the Conservancy with grants totaling more than $80,000. Full Story
Opportunities abound to explore nature at CREW
The CREW Land and Water Trust is a private, nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to the preservation and stewardship of the water resources and natural communities in and around the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed. Full Story
Edison offers wide range of learning opportunities
The following continuing education courses are open to the public at Edison State College, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. For a complete list of course offerings, more information or to register, visit www.edison.edu/lee/ce/ or call 433-6963. ¦ Adobe Photoshop CS3 for beginners
6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29 and Thursday, March 1 Full Story
Baseball’s Bobby Valentine to help out local hospital
Boston Red Sox Manager Bobby Valentine is slated to attend the Boston Tee Party at 6 p.m. Sunday Feb. 26, at The Forest Country Club.
Come out and enjoy a great evening of food, fun and more as The Forest Country Club in South Fort Myers is transformed into a “Winter Wonderland” for the event, which supports the Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. Full Story
Kids in the Kitchen seeks sports equipment
The Junior League’s Kids in the Kitchen annual event is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24. The event will take place at the Harlem Heights Community Park and lunch will be provided to the first 250 kids and their parents. The Kids in the Kitchen committee will be accepting donations of sports equipment up until the event. Full Story
Children’s Hospital receives fashion show proceeds
Residents from Pelican Landing recently presented a check in the amount of $72,735 to the Lee Memorial Health System Foundation in support of The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida Capital Campaign. Full Story
Islands buzzing with activities and events
ISLAND HOPPING
Sanibel and Captiva islands are where to see and be seen during season. Fundraisers for island nonprofits, art shows, exhibits and performances at BIG ARTS create a sort of cultural epicenter among the beaches. Full Story
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