KOVELS: ANTIQUES & COLLECTING
Coal hods find new purpose as tables, magazine racks
It’s a carrier, a hod, a scuttle, a pail. Whatever it’s called, it’s a convenient item used to carry coal to a fireplace. The word “hod” seems to be preferred in England. The term “scuttle” or “carrier” is used in the United States. Coal was used in fireplaces and stoves to provide heat. Full Story
Visitors bureau pays to keep trips carbon neutral
Lee County’s tourism agency has offset the carbon footprint of its energy use and travel for the third consecutive year of its promotional road show by donating funds to Go Zero. The program launched by The Conservation Fund intends to slow climate change and restore wildlife habitat. Full Story
Buddies help kids communicate
The Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida needs volunteers for the Literacy Buddies program. A Literacy Buddy agrees to receive letters from a child in an early learning facility served by the coalition. The Buddy in turn sends a letter and a high quality book to this child in response. This exchange may take place several times over the course of a school year. Full Story
Carolyn Gora to serve as honorary chair for Relay For Life
The American Cancer Society has selected Carolyn Gora to serve as honorary chair for this year’s Relay For Life of Fort Myers in honor of the late Bruce Gora. Full Story
Rev. Billy Graham’s grandson prays and preaches with local congregations
The Rev. Will Graham, grandson of legendary evangelist The Rev. Billy Graham, will be the principal speaker at the Community Easter Sunrise Service at City of Palms Park in downtown Fort Myers Easter Sunday, April 4. Full Story
Workshop demystifies Social Security
Uhler and Vertich Financial Planners will repeat a series of complimentary workshops, “Social Security Unlocked!” at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, Saturday, March 20, and Thursday, March 25, at Stonewood Tavern and Grill on College Parkway in Fort Myers. Full Story
New parking rules in downtown
Move follows streetscape completion
Visitors to the Fort Myers River District, who have enjoyed free weekday parking over the last four years while navigating the Downtown Utility Replacement and Streetscape Improvement project, will find some changes to downtown parking.
On weeknights after 5 p.m., on weekends and on holidays, parking remains free in the Zip Zone and at the meters. Full Story
Sheriff’s officers cook chili to pay for training
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Communications Division continues its series of fundraisers to pay for training certifications with a chili cook-off from 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 27 at the Gulf Coast Town Center in Fort Myers. Full Story
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. THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 8 P.M.
Great Performances: Michael Bublé
Meets Madison Square Garden
The multi-Grammy winning phenomenon returns with a trademark, high-octane performance. Concert highlights include a show-stopping collection
of Bublé’s Full Story
Author addresses Edison’s ties to Florida
Michele Wehrwein Albion, the author of “The Florida Life of Thomas Edison,” stops at the Collier County Museum at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 20, to host a lecture and book signing of her biography of America’s most famous inventor. Books will be sold for $30. Full Story
Scandinavian-style walking helps with your health
Lee County Parks & Recreation will offer four more walking workshops instructed by Lindy Smith throughout the spring. With a pair of walking poles in your hands, a basic stroll becomes a surprisingly easy full-body workout. Full Story
March for Babies coming to Lee, Collier and Charlotte
The March for Babies, coordinated by the March of Dimes, is the biggest fundraiser for March of Dimes. The tri-county event will take place in Lee, Charlotte and Collier counties. Full Story
Shoot the Blueway, win a prize
Lee County Parks & Recreation welcomes entries for the Shooting the Blueway contest. Photographers are encouraged to take photos along the Calusa Blueway canoe and kayak trail and submit them to the third annual contest. Prizes will be awarded at the Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival in November. Full Story
Archaeology day for those who dig digs
A group of speakers uncover the wonders buried beneath the surface of Southwest Florida when the Collier County Museum hosts Archaeology Day at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 20, at 3301 E. Tamiami Trail, Naples. Full Story
Bird patrol counts and maps winged population
The bird patrol, a group of Lee County volunteers, invites the public to join them at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 20, for a walk through Hickey’s Creek. The patrol will look for scrub jays, hawks, warblers and vireos. Participants can expect to walk about 2½ hours on well-established trails. Patrol members identify and count birds and turn their counts over to the county property managers. Full Story
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