Cape Coral

Cape Coral Yacht Club

The Cape Coral Yacht Club, 5819 Driftwood Parkway, presents:

– Saturday: Kayak fishing from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 16 and older. Cost is $10 for adults.

– Feb. 7: Artificial lures seminar from 9-11 a.m. Cost is $20 for Cape residents and $22 for non-residents.

– Feb. 14: Miami boat show bus trip from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Cost is $59 per person.

For information and to register, call 574-0806.

Lake Kennedy Senior Center

The Lake Kennedy Senior Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd., presents:

– Friday: An evening with medium Dr. Robert Allen Fahey from 7-9 p.m. Cost is $29.

– Feb. 6: A trip to Ft Lauderdale Bonnet House museum and gardens. Arrive at the center by 7:45 a.m. Leave at 8 a.m. The first stop in Fort Lauderdale will be lunch at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. Cost is $73 per person for members and $84 per person for non-members.

– Mondays: Clogging classes for beginners from 11 a.m.-noon and noon-1 p.m. Cost is $6 for members and $10 for non-members.

– Mondays: Clogging classes for intermediates from 1-2 p.m. Cost is $6 for members and $10 for non-members.

– Tuesdays: Sharing Life’s Experiences meets at 1 p.m. Free for members. Cost is $4 for non-members.

– Wednesdays: Quickie jewelry crafting with Lynda Lea from 1-2:30 p.m. Cost is $14 for members and $18 for non-members. Supplies included.

– Thursdays: New dimensions inline dancing with Aida Pineda from 6-7:30 p.m. Cost is $3 for members and $7 for non-members.

‘Murder at Sunset’ cruise

Banana Bay Tour Company and Over The Top out of Cape Harbour will start its “Murder at Sunset” cruise Saturday. The comedy show is a mystery cruise where passengers have to put clues together to figure out the killer. It leaves at 5 p.m. and returns at 7 p.m. Cost is $40 per person. Passengers are welcome to bring their own food and drink. For information, call 728-8687.

Tony Rotino Senior Center

The Tony Rotino Senior Center, 5817 Driftwood Parkway, presents:

– Wednesday: Travel to the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre to see “Singing in the Rain.” Depart from the center at 11 a.m. Cost is $57 for members and $67 for non-members. Includes transportation, tour guide, admission, hot buffet luncheon, taxes and gratuities.

For information and to register, call 574-0807.

‘Showtime 2009’

Knights Of Columbus Chapter 7131 “Showtime 2009” continues at 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at Cape Coral High School, 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd. Features the singing trio Singing Divas and Chicago comedian Frank Pisani. Donation of $12. Ticket outlets located at Russell’s Quickprint, 3013 Del Prado Blvd., and Cape Scooter & Mower, 939 Country Club. For details, call Joe at 542-5099.

Book discussion

Lisa Black is a latent print examiner and crime scene investigator for the city of Cape Coral Police Department. Her novel, “Takeover,” deals with a forensic scientist caught in the middle of a bank robbery/hostage situation. A book discussion will be held from 3-5 p.m. Feb. 8. Cost is $10 for members and $14 for non-members. Includes drinks and snacks. Reservations are required and all major credit cards are accepted. For information, call 574-0807.

Fort Myers

Wings of Freedom tour

The Collings Foundation brings its Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine” heavy bomber, Consolidated B-24J Liberator “Witchcraft” heavy bomber and North American Dual Control P-51C Mustang “Betty Jane” to Page Field General Aviation Airport today-Wednesday for its Wings of Freedom tour. The public is invited to take ground tours or make reservations for flight experiences. Walk-through tours are available for a donation of $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12. Ground tour and display hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday. For flight reservations, call 800-568-8924. For information, visit: www.collingsfoundation.org.

Free homebuyers seminar

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate announces that it will host a free seminar to area first-time homebuyers from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at Norris Furniture Interiors, 14181 S. Tamiami Trail. For reservations, call 945-1414

Hickey’s Creek kayak trip

A six-hour Hickey’s Creek kayak trip will take place Thursday. It begins and ends at the Caloosahatchee Regional Park campground. Eat lunch and hike at Hickey’s Creek mitigation park before paddling back. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All kayaking equipment is provided. Bring drinks, lunch, sunscreen, binoculars and clothing/shoes that can get wet. Cost is $40 per person. Register online at: www.leeparks.org.

Liberace

Broadway Palm Theatre is bringing back Martin Preston as Liberace for one night only on Monday. Dinner at 6 p.m. Show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $52 for dinner and the show, or $32 for the performance only. To reserve tickets, call 278-4422; stop by the box office at 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers; or visit: www.BroadwayPalm.com.

Caloosa Clown Alley

The Caloosa Clown Alley is offering a six-week class in the Art of Clowning beginning Monday. Classes are from 7-9 p.m. Cost is $95 and includes basic makeup and a work book. For information, contact Kent “KA-YO” Sheets at 995-8881.

‘A John Williams Tribute’

The Southwest Florida Symphony plays tribute in “A John Williams Tribute” at 8 p.m. Feb. 6-7 at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. Single tickets start at $15. Call 418-1500 or order online at: www.swflso.org.

Southwest Florida Symphony Society

The Southwest Florida Symphony Society will hold its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 6 at the Royal Palm Yacht Club. Cost is $17. For information, call 731-0426.

Singing Valentines

Members of the Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers will deliver singing Valentines for residents and business people. The mastersingers will have quartets singing all over the Fort Myers/Cape Coral area Feb. 13-14. Call early and reserve a time. For information or to place an order, call 770-8447.

‘A Taste of Broadway’

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre is creating a cookbook and is in need of favorite home-cooked recipes. Executive chef Gregory Van Horn and the cast of “Church Basement Ladies” will select the recipes for the upcoming cookbook, “A Taste of Broadway.” The theatre is accepting recipes until Saturday. Recipes can be dropped off at the box office; e-mailed to Tickets@BroadwayPalm.com; mailed to Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, Attn: Recipes, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907; or faxed to 278-5664. “Church Basement Ladies,” a musical comedy, is playing through March 29 at The Off Broadway Palm Theatre.

Gulf Writers Association Writing Contest

The Gulf Coast Writers Association is encouraging writers from Southwest Florida to enter the 2008-2009 Gulf Writers Association Writing Contest. Original works of fiction, nonfiction and poetry will be awarded prizes of $100, $50 and $25 for first, second and third place in each category. The contest is open to members and non-members. Fiction and nonfiction works must be at least 800 words and no more than 2,000. Poetry is limited to 40 lines or less. The deadline for submissions is Saturday and winners must be present to receive their awards at the March 28 meeting. The contest will help GCWA fulfill its goal of assisting Southwest Florida writers to stimulate and improve their skills. GCWA expects a high level of contest participation. Guidelines and entry form are available at the Web site at: www.gulfwriters.org. For information, e-mail Joe Pacheco at sanibeljoe@comcast.net.

Fort Myers Beach

Nature walks, programs

– Tuesdays: Bowditch Point walk from 9:30-11 a.m. Free with paid parking.

– Wednesdays: Brown Bagin’ from noon-1 p.m. at Bowditch Point. Free with paid parking.

– Wednesdays: Turtle talk and more from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Bowditch Point. Free with paid parking.

– Thursdays: Matanzas Pass Preserve walk from 9:30-11 a.m. Free parking.

– Wednesdays: Nature plants and more from 9:30-11 a.m. at Matanzas Pass Preserve.

Bowditch Point is located at 50 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach. Matanzas Pass Preserve is located at the end of Estero Blvd.

For information, call 765-4222 or visit: www.LeeParks.org.

Sanibel

New Era of Hope and Unity in America

The New Era of Hope and Unity in America will be celebrated by poets and writers from 4-6 p.m. Friday with an open mic reading at The Bean, 2240 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Writers, residents and visitors are invited to read and listen to original and favorite selections of poetry and prose. For information, call 395-1919.

Shell Adventure in the Bahamas

Shell Adventure in the Bahamas will be held at 2 p.m. Feb. 4. The lecture is free with museum admission. The presenter is Anne Joffe, immediate past president of The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum board of trustees. For information, contact Kathleen at 395-2244.