Cape Coral

Student honors

Theresa M. Miler, of Cape Coral, made the dean’s list at East Tennessee State University.

Nicholas Rieske, a Cape Coral resident who attends St. Katherine Drexel Church, received a $1,000 tuition scholarship. The scholarship is in honor of John Joseph Hammill, who was dedicated to doing good and making a difference.

2nd annual Kid’s Day

The Cape Coral Key Club will hold its 2nd annual Kid’s Day from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday at CapeCoral High School. For information, visit: “http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=69612067792&aref=2594154″>www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=69612067792&aref=2594154.

Video contest

The Lee County Coalition for a Drug-Free Southwest Florida has announced that Tobacco Free Florida is hosting a video contest. Those entering the contest need to be 11 years of age or older. The contest will give participants the opportunity to tell why they want to be free from tobacco in 2009. Grab a video camera or Web cam and, in 60 seconds or less, finish the following sentence: “I want to be free of tobacco in 2009 because … ” One grand prize winner and five first prize winners will be chosen and will receive handheld HD video cameras and/or MP3 players. The deadline for contest entries is Friday. Information is available at: www.youtube.com/group/tobaccofreespeech.

Ida S. Baker choir and wind ensemble

An evening of dinner and music will be presented by the Ida S. Baker High School choir and wind ensemble Thursday. Dinner catered by Olive Garden will be served starting at 5:15 p.m., followed by a live concert at 7 p.m. There also will be a silent auction featuring music and sports memorabilia. Tickets are $10 and proceeds support the music program. Ida S. Baker is located at 3500 Agualinda Blvd. For tickets or information, contact Richard Brown at 458-6690 or e-mail richardbfr@leeschools.net.

Public library

The Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library, 921 S.W. 39th Terrace, presents:

– Thursday: Kids read down fines at 3:30 p.m. Registration required.

– Friday: Practice English with English Cafe, a free informal conversation session for adult ESOL and ESL students, at 10 a.m.

– Saturday: Craft Corner on scrapbooking at 10 a.m. Bring photos and share ideas for pages. Registration required.

For information or to register, 542-3953. A sign language interpreter is available with 48-hour notice. Call the Deaf Service Center at 461-0334 or 461-0438 (TTY).

Cape Coral Junior Football Association

The Cape Coral Junior Football Association is accepting coach applications for the 2009 football and cheering season. Applications will be accepted until Sunday. For an application, call Jay Taylor at 677-6860 or visit: www.ccjfa.com.

Mariner High School

Parents of the Mariner High School Class of 2009 will honor their children with a senior breakfast on June 5 and Project Graduation on June 7. They are looking for door prizes of any kind to be donated for the events. Parents are also looking for monetary donations to assist with the expenses of the events, such as inflatables, a deejay and pool tables. Food and drink donations are also an option. Anyone interested in donating can contact Cindy Proia from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. at Mariner High School at 772-3324, ext. 210.

Fort Myers

Lunchbox Theatre Series

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

– Saturday, March 7, 14 and 21: “ZAP”

– April 4: “Cinderella Confidential.”

– April 11: “Schoolhouse Rock LIVE.”

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

Lee County Life Skills Center

The Lee County Life Skills Center, 3637 Martin Luther King Blvd., Fort. Myers, will have open enrollment for high school students wanting to receive their diploma. The school is set up in four hour sessions. Credits can be earned quickly. The cost is free. For information, call 332-3484.

Food drive

Lee County’s 13 Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps will hold a monthlong food drive to benefit Community Cooperative Ministries Inc. through March 18. A kickoff event to promote the donation effort and to generate community interest is planned at South Fort Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Road, Fort Myers. Only non-perishable food items will be collected and stored at various school locations until they are delivered to CCMI’s soup kitchen and food pantry. For information, call 337-8204.

Open auditions

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre is holding open auditions for adults and children for “Peter Pan” and “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” on Saturday at 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. Ages 8 to 14 will audition from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Ages 15 and up will audition from 1-3 p.m. Auditions are on a first-come, first-serve basis. A sign-up sheet will be available at 10:30 a.m. No appointments will be taken. Anyone interested in auditioning should bring a current headshot and resume, be prepared to sing 16 bars. Bring sheet music in the proper key. An accompanist will be provided; no audio tapes. Actors and actresses may be asked to attend a dance and/or reading audition after the singing audition. For information, visit: www.BroadwayPalm.com.

SAT prep class

The Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties is offering a special prep class series to help get students ready for upcoming 2009 SAT tests. Class fee is $355 and includes all course materials. A minimum of six students is necessary for the class to be held, and a maximum of 12 students will be accepted. The 14-session classes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays starting March 16 for the June 6 SAT test. Classes will continue March 18 and 30; April 1, 20, 22, 27 and 29; and May 4, 6, 13, 18, 20 and 27. Math classes are held Mondays, and classes for the verbal section are held Wednesdays. Sessions, which run from 6:30-9 p.m., are held at 6237 Presidential Court, Suite E, Fort Myers. Classes are open to all students on a first-come, first-serve basis. Applications are available at 481-4449.

Evangelical Christian School

Registration for the upcoming fall term at Evangelical Christian School is now in full swing. Financial aid is available for the 2009 to 2010 school year. Students entering K5 or first grade, or students who are currently in public school, may apply for the Florida Pride Scholarship as well. Call 936-3319 for an appointment or e-mail rberg@goecs.org.

FGCU

Florida Gulf Coast University presents a workshop, titled “The Uproar Over Executive Compensation: How Should the Board React and How is it Likely to Affect the 2009 Proxy Season,” from 3-5 p.m. Thursday at the Sugden Welcome Center. Registration begins at 2:30 p.m. with a reception to follow the program. For details, call 590-7322. Cost is $35 at the door. To register, visit: www.fgcu.edu/cob/ircg/programs.html.

The Office of Graduate Studies will host “The Graduate Studies Spring Expo 2009″ from 5-7:30 p.m. March 9 in the Student Union Ballroom at the Estero campus. Prospective students are invited to attend and learn about the university’s 31 master and doctorate programs. For information or to RSVP, call 590-7988 or e-mail graduate@fgcu.edu.