Sat, December 5, 2009

Doggy Dash

Lee County Animal Services Doggy Dash is on December 5th from 10 am to 2 pm at Miromar Outlets in Estero to benefit the Animal Care Trust Fund. Pet owners may bring their own dogs to Miromar to walk, shop, and help raise funds for Lee County’s homeless pets. A professional photographer will also be on hand for pet photos with Santa. More Doggy Dash details are available at www.LeeLostPets.com.

Festival of Trees

The Festival of Trees Friday, November 27, and is open daily through Wednesday, December 2. The Festival of Trees is hosted by Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida at the historic Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in Fort Myers (2301 First Street). It will feature 24 lavishly-decorated holiday trees, which are decorated by area businesses, decorators, artists, and other individuals. On Saturday, November 28, the Festival will be one of the centerpieces of the Fort Myers “Holiday Stroll,” a River District holiday celebration. That evening, the mayor will conduct a ceremonial tree lighting on the steps of the Art Center, and the nationally-renowned “Spirit of the Gulf” chorale will provide entertainment on the Art Center steps. The Festival culminates in the glamorous black-tie “Tux and Trees” gala on Friday, December 4. At that time, the trees will be auctioned off in a live auction hosted by auctioneer For more information about the Festival of Trees or the Tux and Trees Gala, including hours of operation, volunteering, or ticket sales, visit www.tuxandtrees.com, or call (239) 995-2106 ext. 249.

Toxic Drywall Rally

On Saturday, Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Shell Factory & Nature Park will host a Toxic Drywall Rally called "Rally For A Cause" to bring awareness to the hazards. Lieutenant Gov. Jeff Kottkamp will be a guest speaker at 11 a.m. Families are encouraged to attend and bring an 8 x 10 picture of the family. (These will not be returned, will be hung as part of the display.) For information contact BBrincku@gmail.com or seaisle7109@cmcast.net.