Scouting News

For nearly 100 years, scouting has helped young men develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills and citizenship skills that influence and guide them the rest of their lives. To join or learn more about scouting attend the sign-up night on Thursday, Sept. 3 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at all public elementary school cafeterias in Lee County. Cub Scouts is for boys in 1st through 5th grade and Boy Scouts is for boys aged 11-8. Interested boys and parents are encouraged to attend the School Night Sign-up to find out more about Scouting.

Scouting combines outdoor activities, fitness, academics, and more in a fun and exciting program that provides youth with an opportunity to try new things, provide service to others, build self confidence, develop academic skills and reinforce ethical standards. These opportunities not only help them when they are young, but carry forward into their adult lives.

To find out more about the Southwest Florida Boy Scouts or to get involved call the Southwest Florida Council at 936-8072, or visit www.swflcouncilbsa.org.

TOPS group looking for new members

TOPS – Taking Off Pounds Sensibly – is a non-profit organization that has been meeting the area for years. They meet at the North Fort Myers Church of the Nazarene, 6781 Bayshore Rd., every Wednesday at 8:45 p.m., with meeting starting at 9. The group as a whole has lost 65 pounds so far this years. Just show up at the meeting.

Local golf event to benefit officer

Spacebox Storage in North Ft. Myers is sponsoring a Charity Golf Playday- Person Team Best-Ball Scramble at noon on Sat., Oct. 24.

The event will be held at Royal Tee Golf Club on Pine Island Rd. to benefit critically injured Cape Coral Police Officer Damien Garcia. Garcia was involved in a motorcycle accident while on duty on June 2, 2009 and is recovering in Miami.

Proceeds will go directly to Damien and help towards his additional medical costs and aftercare expenses. $100 per player includes golf cart, lunch, beer, soda, goody bags, practice range, door prizes, hole contests, steak dinner at Coconuts Restaurant with live music, silent auction, 50/50 Raffle and a chance to win $5,000 cash for a Hole ‘N One on any of the Par 3 holes.

Contact Chairman Steve Shortino at 839-3303 to become a Major Sponsor, Sign-up a Golf Team, Sponsor a $100 Hole Sign for your Business, Donate a Door Prize or to make a Monetary Contribution.

Fish Identification class

This class is geared for those new to Southwest Florida or new to fishing. During this class you will learn how to identify a wide variety of fish that can be found on grass beds, reefs, and ledges. Samples of live fish and marine life will be present.

It will be held Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. with a fee of $10 per resident and $12 for non-resident at Cape Coral Yacht Club. Pre- registration is required.

For more information call Cape Coral Yacht Club at 574-0806.

Local Toastmasters

Looking to improve your communication skills, lose your fear of public speaking and learn skills that can help you be more successful? Join the Electric Toasters for an action packed hour every second and fourth Wednesday at noon held at LCEC in North Fort Myers. The Electric Toasters is a local chapter of Toastmasters International and is an open club. Bring your lunch and learn what Toastmasters can do for you! For more information, e-mail melissa.miller@lcec.net or call 656-2363.