Cape Coral

Jacob Hilton Drake

Jacob Hilton Drake of Cape Coral was named to the honors list for the 2009 spring semester at Averett University in Danville, Va. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Drake. Drake is a freshman pursuing a bachelor’s degree in history social science with teaching certification.

Past synchro instructors and swimmers

Past synchro instructors and swimmers are needed to be involved in the special 30th Anniversary Show. Contact Wendy Stafford at 233-3813 to see how to play a part. Show dates are Friday, July 31 and Saturday, Aug.1.

Cape Coral library

School is out and it is a challenge to keep kids busy and contented during these dog days of summer. It’s not too late to participate in Lee County’s Summer Reading program at the library. It runs through July 31. Stop by the library to get more information. “Be Creative at Your Library” promotes continuous reading during the summer. SRT events, such as puppet shows, animal shows and more are free for children age 6 and older, but tickets are required and can be picked up at the Cape Coral Library. For teens in middle and high school “Read it! Watch it! Win it!” introduces teens to a host of recreational and education opportunities and involves them in crafts, game nights and many more entertaining events.

There are dozens of programs for children, teens and adults at the 11 Lee County Libraries available to all. Pick up the July/August library calendar at the library, or go online at: www.leegov.com/library for more information.

– English Cafe: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, July 14, and 28, and Fridays at 10 a.m., July 17, 24, and 31. Practice English in a free, informal conversation session for adult ESOL and ESL students. For more about the program or a schedule of classes, call 533-4809 or check the program schedule on the library’s Web page at: leegov.com/library/progserv/programs.htm.

– Craft corner: knitting, crocheting and cross-stitching, 3:30 p.m. Mondays, July 27.

– Craft corner; Scrapbooking, Red, White and Blue with Stars and Stripes, 10 a.m., Saturday, July 26, registration is required.

n Bagels, books and banter 9:30 a.m. Tuesday,July 28. Registration requested.

n Family storytime 10 a.m. Thursday, July 23.

All Lee County Library System programs are free and open to the public. A sign language interpreter is available with 48 hours notice. Call the Deaf Service Center at 461-0334 (voice) or 461-0438 (TTY). Assistive listening devices are available. Lee County Library System also offers free access to books, DVDs, videos, books-on-tape, electronic resources and other items from a vast collection. The Lee County Library System makes it possible for people who ordinarily couldn’t visit the library to enjoy reading through the Bookmobile, Books-By-Mail, Talking Books and literacy programs.

Fort Myers

Campers art shows

Summer Camp is in full swing at the Alliance for the Arts. Campers are busy crafting visual art projects, learning the literary arts and playing superstar onstage.

Friday afternoons, friends and family are invited to the Foulds Theatre to see a display of artwork and special performance by rehearsed campers. No two shows are the same. With a different weekly theme, parents and campers are always in for a treat.

Call 939-2787 or visit: www.artinlee.org for more information or to sign up.

FGCU

Florida Gulf Coast University FGCU Small Business Development Center presents seminars. Online registration and seminar descriptions at: cli.fgcu.edu/sbdc.

– Thursday, July 23: Idea or Opportunity? at Williamson Conference Center at Indian River State College, 2229 N.W 9th Ave., Okeechohee. Free.

– Friday, July 24, 2 to 4 p.m.: How to Get a Business Loan at FGCU Main Campus,10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Fort Myers. Cost is $20.

– Monday, July 27, 2 to 4:30 p.m., Doing Business with the Federal Government at Fort Myers Library, 2050 Central Ave., Fort Myers.

– Tuesday, July 28, 3 to 5 p.m., The Basics of Small Business Accounting and Taxes at FGCU Cape Coral, 1020 Cultural Park Blvd. S., Unit 3.

For information contact Dan Regelski at 745-3700.

The Formers Current Works from FGCU Art Graduates- presented by FGCU Department of Visual and performing Arts. Gallery hours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday at FGCU Arts Complex,. continuing through Friday, July 31.

The Formers Representative works by FGCU Department of Visual and Performing Arts at FGCU library gallery. Continuing through Friday, July 31.

For information contact Anica Sturdivant at 590-7199 or asturdiv@fgcu.edu.

Junior League recruitment socials

The Junior League of Fort Myers announces the dates for their Recruitment Socials. Ladies of all ages and talents who are interested in joining the Junior League are welcome to attend one of the upcoming JL socials.

The Recruitment Socials will be held in the Bistro area of the Paseo Community located one mile north of Daniels Parkway, at the northwest corner of Palomino Lane and Penzance Boulevard in south Fort Myers. The first social will be held on Sunday, July 26, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and the second social will be held on Aug. 6, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Contact the Junior League office for more information or for reservations at 277-1197.

Conference for substitute teachers

The Lee County Substitute Teachers, in collaboration with the College of Education at Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, and the National Substitute Teachers Alliance have joined forces to sponsor a National Conference for Substitute Teachers July 24-26, at the University in Fort Myers.

For further information or to attend call 542-1746 or 542-7424.

Kayaking Kids

Kayaking Kids will start at Bowditch Point daily and travel by vans to discover new sections of the Blueway each day. All equipment is included. Bring a hat, sunscren, bag lunch and water bottle. Programs run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily and are open for children ages 9-14. All participants must pre-register at: www.leeparks.org or by calling 533-7440. Program dates are July 29, 30 and 31. The cost is $25 per session/day.

Triple Threat Musical Theatre

The Triple Threat Musical Theatre Camp is held at The Off Broadway Palm Theatre at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. For questions contact Education Coordinator, Scott Guelcher at 939-2787 or: education@artinlee.org.

Boys & Girls Clubs

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County Summer Enrichment Program, began June 15, and runs through August 14, and for just $10. a week, offers a safe and structured environment for a child to spend their summer at one of Lee County’s Boys and Girls units. The program also offers a healthy lunch and snack for children during the day. It cost $100 to sponsor a child for the entire summer.

For more information about the Boys & Girls Clubs, contact Bill Gunnin at 334-1886 or visit: www.bgclc.net.