'A Midsummer Night's Sing' benefits needy

Mina Edison Residents can help feed the hungry and give hope to the needy while enjoying an evening of music and fellowship at the 11th Annual "A Midsummer Night's Sing," sponsored by the Galloway Family of Dealerships.

The event, planned for Tuesday, July 22, at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Fort Myers, will be a 90-minute performance of hymns, instrumentalists, and special guests beginning at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.

Admission is at least two cans of food (the more the better) and a voluntary cash donation to benefit The Soup Kitchen of Community Cooperative Ministries. Donations of canned goods also will be picked up by The Soup Kitchen for residents who cannot attend the event. Please call 332-7687 to arrange pick-up of food.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we desperately need your help. The need for food is absolutely critical this year. Please love your fellow neighbor and attempt to do what God would do and want you to do. Please show me a man or woman who has not needed a helping hand in his or her life, as well as the children," said organizer Sam Galloway, Jr.

Galloway annually sponsors the popular "Mrs. Edison's Hymn Sing" as part of the Edison Festival of Light in February. Because more than 4,000 people attend Mrs. Edison's Hymn Sing in the winter, organizers planned "A Midsummer Night's Sing" to allow more local residents to enjoy the same type of activity during the less crowded summer months.

First Presbyterian Church is located at 2438 Second St., in downtown Fort Myers. The road is open in front of the church. For more information, call 334-2261 or visit www. firstpresbyterianchurchfortmyers.org