Cape Coral

Rotary Park Environmental Center

The Rotary Park Environmental Center presents:

– Saturday: Learn magic I, for ages 6-8, from 1-3 p.m. Classes include all props and instruction. Cost is $30 for Cape residents and $33 for non-residents. Taught by Stuart Rudnick. Registration required.

– Feb. 14: Learn magic II, for ages 9-12, from 1-3 p.m. Class includes all props, instruction and book. Cost is $30 for Cape residents and $33 non-residents. Taught by Stuart Rudnick. Registration required.

To register, call 549-4606 or visit: “http://www.capeparks.com”>www.capeparks.com.

Orientation for foster parents

The Children’s Network of Southwest Florida is holding an orientation on how to become a foster parent/adoptive parent from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Baptist Church, 204 S.W. 11th Place. For information, call 800-893-2645.

Christa McAuliffe Charter Elementary

Christa McAuliffe Charter Elementary School begins VPK enrollment for the 2009 to 2010 school year at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 12 in the cafeteria. For information, call 283-4511.

Cape Community Foundation

The Cape Coral Community Foundation announces that the 2009 Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral Junior Leadership Class has been awarded $3,000 for grant distributions to local nonprofit organizations.

The foundation is working closely with the class to educate them on the concept of making grants to agencies that provide services to the Cape community. The class has been giving the challenge of reviewing five local nonprofits who have submitted a grant application. The class will award three $1,000 grants to three agencies of their choice.

Last year the community foundation awarded more than $300,000 in grants and $127,000 in scholarships. To learn more about the leadership program, contact Claudia St. Onge at 549-6900.

For information about the Cape Coral Community Foundation, visit: www.capecoralcf.org or call Beth Sanger at 542-5594.

Christ Lutheran School

Christ Lutheran School has opened enrollment to new students in VPK through sixth grade for the 2009 to 2010 school year. In addition to the curriculum, an athletic program, Spanish, art, music and computer technology, before- and after-school, and summer camp are available. Christ Lutheran School is at 2911 Del Prado Blvd. For information, call 542-8768 or visit: www.clcs-fl.com.

Fort Myers

Laura K. Bisbee

Laura K. Bisbee, of Fort Myers, has been included in Furman University’s dean’s list for fall 2008.

Lunchbox Theatre Series

The Lunchbox Theatre Series, at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, presents:

– Saturday, Feb. 14 and April 4: “Cinderella Confidential.”

– Feb. 28, March 7, 14 and 21: “ZAP”

– April 11: “Schoolhouse Rock LIVE.”

The $12 admission includes a performance, lunch and workshop. For information, call 332-4488.

Computer classes

Business & Industry Services, 2855 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, presents:

– Feb. 17, 16, 24 and 25: QuickBooks Pro 2007, Level II, from 6-9 p.m. Cost is $70.

– Feb. 19: Advanced e-mail marketing from 2-5 p.m. Cost is $45.

Deadline to register for the classes is Monday. To register, call 939-6320 or visit the Web site: www.leecountybis.com.

Orientation for foster parents

The Children’s Network of Southwest Florida is holding an orientation on how to become a foster parent/adoptive parent from 6-7 p.m. Feb. 12 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3950 Winkler Ave., Fort Myers. For information, call 800-893-2645.

Florida Gulf Coast University

A Study Abroad Fair will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today at Student Plaza Breezeway. For information, contact International Services Office and Global Initiatives at 590-7925.

FGCU presents “Human Trafficking and Guatemala,” part of the Human Slavery Symposium Series II, from 8-11 a.m. Feb. 12 at the Sugden Welcome Center. The program is free and open to the public. For registration information, call 590-1095 or visit the Web site: registerCE.fgcu.edu.

The Florida Gulf Coast University Office of Continuing Education has partnered with the Web site: ed2go.com to offer hundreds of online, instructor-facilitated professional development and training courses. Cost is $99 for a six-week class. To learn about the online courses, call 590-1098 or visit: www.ed2go.com/fgcu. For information, contact John Guerra at 434-4838 or jguerra@fgcu.edu.

Summer camps at Alliance of the Arts

The Lee County Alliance for the Arts summer camp registration began Sunday for Alliance members and opens to the public March 1. Summer camp begins June 22. The Triple Threat Musical Theatre Camp begins June 29. Both end Aug. 7. For information, call Scott Guelcher at 939-7287 or visit: www.artinlee.org.

7th Annual Black History Month dinner

The 7th Annual Black History Month dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday with cocktails and a silent auction at Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. Dinner seating at 6 p.m. The event features an original play by Tom Prather, “Voices from Sanibel: A Black Experience.” Advance tickets are $35 at the door $45. For reservations, call 210-7992.

Jazz in Fort Myers: A salute to McCollum

The Black History Society presents Jazz in Fort Myers: A salute to McCollum at the Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., Fort Myers. Exhibit features 100 years of jazz. An opening celebration will be held from 6-9 p.m. Feb. 13 and features jazz musicians Bobby Watson, saxophonist, and Curtis Lundy, bassist. Advance tickets are $75 in advance and $90 at the door. LCBHS member price for advance tickets is $50. For tickets, call 210-7992 or visit: www.leecountyblackhistory.com.

HTC new chapter

The new chapter at HTC inducted 25 academic scholars into its first membership class, including Juana Arroyo, Elizabeth Barrows, Laura Biggerstaff, Phillip Boyd, Sheri Brethauer, Neysha Capestany, Sebastian Capestany, Margaret Colling, Jessee Cooper, Russell Epperson, Mayra Gomez, Fabiola Guerrero, Richard Gustavsson, Jessica Gutierrez, Israel Hernandez, Curtis Horton, Melvin Jordan, Michelle Klipfel, Christiania Lear, Anthony Louk, Tarnesha Moore, Yuliana Pereznegron, Kristen Ralston, Madelin Thoby and Nancy Valencia.

Imaginarium and Southwest Florida Museum of History

The Imaginarium and Southwest Florida Museum of History will host a variety of camps for school days off, spring break and summer. The School’s Out, Camp’s In session for kindergartners through seventh-graders will take place at the Imaginarium on Feb. 17, March 27, April 6-10 and April 13-14. Each day has a theme and special activities. For information, call 321-7420 or visit the Web site: www.cityftmyers.com/imaginarium.To register online visit the Web site at: www.regonline.com/campimaginarium.

Employment training

Lee County residents working at what they consider a dead-end job or feel they would like to increase their pay and chances for opportunity may want to take advantage of cost-free job training in medical office skills.

The seven-month program starts April 21, and class will graduate in November. Telephone interviews will be accepted now through April 10. The class is filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

All applicants must be working, low income, provide proof of high school diploma or GED, pass a basic assessment in reading, language and spelling, and pass a criminal background check.

Successful applicants must have reliable transportation to the classes, which are held 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at High Tech Center Central, 3800 Michigan Ave., Fort Myers.

The L.E.E. program covers all costs for tuition, books and child care during class hours, and assists with resumes and job placement.

For information, call Barbara Goins at 533-7902. Also apply online at: dhs.lee-county.com/AP_Family_T4_R65.html.