Community Highlights
The North Olga Community Planning Panel
The North Olga Community Planning Panel is hosting a community outreach meeting on Thursday, March 11, at 7 p.m. at 17350 Nalle Road, North Fort Myers, FL 33971. The Panel will be presenting updates to the North Olga Community Plan and will collecting input from the community. The meeting is open to the public.
Horizon Village Trash & Treasures Sale
Horizon Village, located at 9200 Littleton Road, will be having their Trash & Treasures Sale on Saturday March 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Patrons may expect clean, orderly merchandise for sale at purse-pleasing prices. Kitchen foods will include breakfast and lunch fare.
Cape Coral Ladies Lunch Bunch event to benefit ARC
On Wednesday, March 10, the Cape Coral Ladies Lunch Bunch will hold the Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon to benefit NFM Animal Refuge Center. The event will be held at 11:30 a.m. at Palmetto Pines Country Club. The cost is $24
This event benefits ARC and Spay Lee. Luncheon, fashions and raffle. For information call 540-8288 or 731-3535.
Park Tai Chi classes
Tai Chi classes at North Fort Myers Community Park start a new session in March, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m.
It is a technique where you perform a series of slow, graceful and controlled body movements. Meditation in motion, integrating your mind, body and spirit. Class starts March 10 and continues through April 2 at the NFM Community Center.
The cost is $56 (4 weeks/8 classes). The park is located at 2021 North Tamiami Trail. For information call 533-7440 or visit leeparks.org.
Romance Writers Book Signing
The Southwest Florida Romance Writers will be hosting a book signing event at the Alliance for the Arts on March 13, from 10 a.m to noon to celebrate local authors and announce their new works.
As an affiliated chapter of the national organization of Romance Writers of America, the local chapter s membership includes successful and renowned authors. The community is invited to come get acquainted with these writers and purchase signed copy of their books, while enjoying the Alliance galleries.
Visit ArtInLee.org for more details.
Free tax preparation by AARP
AARP Tax Preparation is fast, friendly and free by AARP. All ages are welcome to have tax returns made by trained volunteers. Sign up at the NFM Library only for appointments at North Park Community Center or appointments at the library. The library is located at 2001 N. Tamiami Trail NE. For information call 533-4320.
Farm Day at ECHO
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 13. Attend special tours and workshops, enjoy treats fresh from the farm and learn more about how you can make a positive impact on world hunger. Purchase tickets in advance at the ECHO Global Bookstore.
Admission $3 for adults 12 & under free. 17391 Durrance Rd.
567-3312 www.echonet.org