Cape Coral

Knights of Columbus plan holiday cruise

The Knights of Columbus No. 7131 sets sail for the Hawaiian islands, April 11, 2010, on the Golden Princess for a 14-day cruise from Los Angeles, including a four-day cruise to Hawaii visiting Hilo, Honolulu, Kaual, Maui; and a four-day cruise to Ensenada, Mexico then back to Los Angeles.

A meeting will be held Thursday, July 30. For more information, call Rose Madden at 357-7632 or 542-2824 or Joe Vieceli at 542-5099.

Lake Kennedy Senior Center

n Natural Golf with Joe Tranchida, Wednesdays, at 1 p.m. Requirements: wear comfortable clothing and footwear, bring a driver, a 6 iron, a 9 iron and a putter. The cost is $2 for members, $6 for non-members.

– Line dancing with Tenny Popa, Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. The cost is $3 for members and $7 for non-members.

– Annual Summer Luau with DoubleDare, Friday, July 24, 7 p.m. Reservations are required. The cost is $22 for members, $32 for non-members.

– Matinee Dinner Cabaret at Visani Dinner Theater, Port Charlotte, Wednesday, Aug. 5. Leave from the center at 10:15 a.m. The cost is $67 for members, $77 for non-members.

Registration is required for all trips and programs. Call Lake Kennedy Center at 574-0575 for more information.

Tony Rotino Senior Center

The Tony Rotino Senior Center will be open 4:30 p.m. to sunset the first Wednesday of every month. Come on down to the Yacht Club Community Park, and enjoy the “Sunset Celebra-tion” held on the Yacht Club pier. The center is located at 5817 Driftwood Parkway in Cape Coral, Florida.

Call 574-0807 for more information.

Indoor Marketplace:

Whether you are looking for a bargain, or are a vendor looking for a place to sell your wares, why not experience it all in air-conditioned comfort! The Tony Rotino Senior Center is opening it’s doors the second Saturday of every month for an Indoor Marketplace. If you are a vendor with wares to sell, old or new, plan on joining us for this monthly event. This is a great opportunity to clear out the garage and those spare rooms that seem to collect “stuff!” Advance registration is required.

For vendors, the cost is $20 per 8-foot table and two chairs, 50 percent discount on one table for first-time vendor. Attendance for the public is free; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (7:30 a.m. for vendor set-up).

For more information call, 239-574-0807

Rotino Shop-A-Holics

The Rotino Shop-A-Holics will be heading out for fun and fashions!

Join the gals as they venture to a different venue the last Friday of each month. They will depart the Rotino Center at 8:30 a.m. Cost includes transportation and an escort. Pre-registration is required.

Sign-in time: 8:30 a.m. and the cost is $17 per person. For information, call (239)574-0807

Schedule:

– July 31 – Tin City, Naples

– Aug. 28 – Sarasota Outlet Center, Sarasota

Hawaiian hula classes

Explore the authentic dance of the islands with Sherry “Hiwahiwa” Coffey, Thursdays 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., starting July 30, at Rhythm in Motion Dance Academy, 3333 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral. The cost is $50 per four-week series. Call 542-3500.

Beginning belly dance classes (teen/adult): learn the ancient art and modern styles of this dance with Na’ila (Sherry Coffey), Thursdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., starting July 30 at daas Gallery, 1542 Broadway, Fort Myers. The cost is $50 per four-week series. Pre-register at www.daasGallery.com or call 939-1194.

Mondays, 8 to 9 p.m., starting Aug. 3, at Rhythm in Motion Dance Academy, 3333 Del Prado Blvd., S, Cape Coral. The cost is $50 per four-week series. Advanced Belly Dance classes are also available. Call 542-3500.

Tribal belly dance classes (teen/adult), foundational format for ITS with Gypsy Caravan, certified instructor, Sundays, 7:30-8:30 p.m., starting Aug. 9, at daas Gallery, 1542 Broadway, Fort Myers. The cost is $50 per four-week series. Pre-register at www.daasGallery.com or call 939-1194.

Farmers Market

Cape Harbour’s Expo Island, 5703 Cape Harbour Drive, presents the Farmers Market from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Pick from produce, fresh-from-the-boat seafood, flowers, pastries and more.

Sunset Celebration

Celebrate the sunsets, Florida style. Come down to the beach for live music with Tom “Papa Tommy” Treffi, crafts, food and drinks on Aug. 5 from 5 to 8 p.m.

For information, call 574-0806.

Cubs versus Marlins baseball trip

A bus trip to see the Chicago Cubs take on the Florida Marlins will be held Saturday, Aug. 1. The $55 per-person cost includes round-trip transportation from the Yacht Club Community Park, game ticket, parking and tolls, plus snacks and soft drinks during the bus trip.

Reservations are required. For details, call 574-0807.

Fort Myers

Edison & Ford Winter Estates

July at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates is highlighted with the return of Henry Ford’s Birthday Celebration. The July schedule of programs and events include:

n New exhibit opening: Music, Movies & Dance with Edison & Ford. Opening in mid-July, this exhibit focuses on the interests and inventions of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford related to music dance and the movies The exhibit is free with any paid Estates admission and Estates members are free.

For more information, call 239-334-7419 or visit: www.efwefla.org

Southwest Florida Symphony holds auditions

The Southwest Florida Symphony will hold chorus auditions for adults and children Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Monday, Aug. 31, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at First Baptist Church in downtown Fort Myers.

The Youth Orchestra auditions will be held Aug. 31, and Sept. 1. Time and location will be announced later.

For chorus auditions, call Michelle at 433-9035 to schedule an appointment, or e-mail mystrocare@aoll.com. For add-itional information, contact the symphony office at 418-0996.

For Youth Orchestra auditions appointments, contact Todd Betz at the office 418-0996.

Summer Jam

Join The Freak Show, Fab First Lady Niki, Scrappy and DJ Quest on Sunday, Aug. 2, at Ricochet for the concert of the season. With several Top 10 charting hits, headlining the event is Pitbull, a national superstar hip hop artist. Pitbull has three albums out, with a new release on Sept. 1. He also has two of the hottest hits in America – “Calle Ocho” and “Hotel, Motel.” A staple in hip hop, Twista will also take the stage at Summer Jam. Twista is known for being the fastest rapper on the microphone with a top 10 song right now nationally. Backing them up will be Black Dada (“I’m a Zoe,”), Vistoso Bosses (“Delirious” and SAL’ and J Black.

As always, 105.5 The Beat will continue to add artists as the show gets closer, and promises to deliver this area’s best in Hip Hop Concert Entertain-ment.

Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Ricochet is located at 3853 Cleveland Avenue in Fort Myers, in the K-Mart Plaza. Tickets are available at Ricochet or online at: www.1055thebeat.com.

Kayak tours

July’s tours with GAEA Guides – Guided Kayak Nature Tours.

Join GAEA’s Gallivanters, a new paddling club for the more adventurous and intrepid paddler, reply by e-mail or call 239 694-5513 to be added to the list of people interested in getting way out there.

Tours include all equipment and a Certified Florida Master Naturalist will be your guide

– Wednesday, July 29, Cocohatchee River/Wiggins Pass Estuary Kayak Tour with GAEA Guides, Guided Kayak Nature Tours, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tour leaves from Cocohatchee River Park, 13531 Vanderbilt Drive in North Naples. The cost is $40 per person. Reservations are needed, 239-694-5513.

n Wednesday, July 29, Bat Kayak Tour in Bonita Springs with GAEA Guides, 6:15-9:15 p.m.. Leaves from Riverside Park, 27300 Old US 41, Bonita Springs. Cost. The cost is $40 per person. Reservations are needed, 239-694-5513 (can also be on Judd Creek in North Fort Myers).

– Thursday, July 30, Archeological Kayak & Site Tour with GAEA Guides, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Meet at the Randell Center’s Calusa Heritage Trail, 13810 Waterfront Dr., Pineland, Pine Island. The cost is $60 per person and includes all equipment and entry to the Calusa Heritage Trail. Call 239 694-5513 for a reservation.

– Friday, July 31, Mangrove Mazes of Matlacha Pass Kayak Tour with GAEA Guides, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Meet at Randell Research Center, 4130 Pine Island Road. The cost is $50 per person. Reservations are needed. 239 694-5513.

n Friday, July 31, Sunset/Bird Rookery Kayak Tour on the Caloosahatchee River with GAEA Guides, 6-9 p.m., from Royal Palm Park, 299 Royal Palm Park Road. The cost is $40 per person. Reservations are a must, 239 694-5513.