Cape Coral

Sunset Celebration

Celebrate the sunsets Florida-style Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m., at the beach and enjoy live music with David Barbe, aka “The Flamingo Kid.” Food and drink specials at KC’s Riverstop, and over 40 vendors selling their arts and crafts, jewelry, gift items and more.

Registration is not required, and the event is free. Call 574-0806 for more information.

Lake Kennedy Senior Center

Friday at 1 p.m. the 19th Annual Community Hurricane and Storm Seminar will be held in the grand ballroom. Appearing will be Jim Reif, ABC 7; Bill Van Heldenl, Fire Chief/Emergency Management; Rob Petrovich, Chief of Police; Cape Coral; David Saniter Lee County Emergency Program Planner; American Red Cross of Lee County, Florida Dept. of Financial Services.

The event is open to the public at no charge, but a canned food item is requested to be donated to the Cape Coral Caring Center.

On June 12 spend a day aboard the StarLite Majesty Hawaiian Luau Luncheon Cruise in Clearwater. Leave the center at 8:30 a.m. (arrive by 8:15) Cost $72 is per person for members and $82 per person for non-members.

In honor of World Elder Abuse Day, a Safeguard Our Seniors seminar will be held June 15 from 10 a.m. to noon. Registration is required for all trips or programs. Call the Lake Kennedy Center at 574-0575 for more information.

Belly dance class

Have fun learning the ancient art and modern styles of this dynamic dance with professional belly dancer and 2002 Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Danse Orientale award recipient Na’ila (Sherry Coffey). Belly Dancing is a great way to tone the whole body and improve posture, flexibility and coordination. Please wear comfortable workout clothes and bare feet. Learn more at bellydanceSWFL.com.

Mondays starting June 8: Beginning Belly Dance Mondays from 8 to 9 p.m., Advanced Belly Dance Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. The cost $50 for four weeks.

Classes are held at Rhythm in Motion Dance Academy, 3333 Del Prado Blvd S, Call 542-3500 or CapeDance.com.

Maranatha Dance

Maranatha Dance presents a spring celebration recital “Only One Life” June 6, at 7 p.m. The recital will be held at island Coast High School, 2125 De Navarre Parkway. For tickets and more information call 772-3309.

Pet donations

Pet Donations of food and supplies for the Animal Refuge Center are being collected by residents and associates of Sterling House Cape Coral, a Brookdale Senior Living assisted living community.

Donations are accepted between 9 am. and 6 p.m. at Sterling House Cape Coral, 1416 Country Club Blvd. For additional information, contact Gerry or Judi at 573-7777.

Fort Myers

Green Market

Beginning June 6 an exclusive selection of local, fresh, sustainable and organic foods and other products will be for sale at the Lee County Alliance of the Arts weekly Green Market on the corner of Colonial and McGregor.

For more information contact Chelsea Birczak, 239- 939-2787.

Edison author to speak

Michele Wehrwein Albion, author of The Florida Life of Thomas Edison will be speaking about her book at the following venues: In Fort Myers: June 18, 1:30 p.m. Fort Myers Beach Library; June 20, Barnes and Noble; June 23 at noon at Gulf Coast Live, 90 1 FM and June 23, 6 p.m.Southwest Florida Historical Museum.

All events are free and open to the public.

Protect employees and facility

The American Red Cross is holding a free seminar on OSHA and preparedness information on June 18 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Lee County Red Cross Chapter, 6310 Techster Blvd. Ste. 7, Fort Myers. To register call 278-3401 and ask for health and safety.

North Fort Myers

Gardening event

Get into gardening on June 19 and 20, at ECHO’s Tropical Fruit Nursery from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday and Saturday, This event will feature workshops for both new and experienced gardeners. All workshops will be offered free of charge.

Take part in free tropical gardening workshops such as Organic Gardening, Fruit Tree Grafting, Summer Vegetable Gardening, Herbs, Container Gardening, Earthworm Castings-Natural fertilizer and Bamboo.

The regularly scheduled guided tour of ECHO’s Global Demonstration Farm will still be available at 10 am.

For additional information contact Danielle Flood at 567-3312 or dflood@echonet.org.

Kayak tours

Friday, June 5, Hickey Creek Kayak Tour with GAEA Guides, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hickey Creek Park, 17980 Palm Beach Blvd. Cost $50 per person.

Friday, June 5, Full Moon/Sunset/Bird Rookery Kayak Tour on the Caloosahatchee River with GAEA Guides, 6 to 9 p.m. From Royal Palm Park, 299 Royal Palm Park Road. Cost $40 per person.

Saturday, June 6, Estuary Kayak Tour in Estero Bay with GAEA Guides, 10 a.m to 1 p.m. Leaves from Dog Beach, 8600 Estero Blvd., Bonita Beach. Cost $40 per person.

Saturday, June 6, Full Moon Kayak Tour on The Peace River with GAEA Guides, 6 to 9 p.m. Meet at Darst Park, 537 Darst Ave., Punta Gorda. Cost $40 per person.

Sunday, June 7, Kayak Tour on the Orange River with GAEA Guides, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m Leaves from Manatee Park, 10901 Palm Beach Blvd. Cost $45 per person. Reservations required, call needed 694-5513 or toll free 866 256-6388.