Herocare.org

Herocare builds a strategic network of screened professionals and companies that share a passion to put their expertise to work to meet the needs of community heroes.  Herocare Affiliates provide you discounted prices or specialized services in a wide range of housing and financial industries.  Who is eligible?  All retired and active employees of the Government, Military, Schools Systems, Medical Systems and First Responders.  Heocare has top quality professionals on hand to help you.  Call 1-877-HERO-411!  Call today for help with all your housing and financial needs.  Herocare Removing Barriers and Opening Doors!  Herocare a non-profit organization. 
1-877-437-6411!

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NRA PISTOL SAFETY COURSE

09/08/2008-09/08/2008

NRA HANDGUN SAFETY COURSE

CONTACT: Dr. Gerald Colbert
                  drgeraldcolbert@gmail.com
         www.ftisarasota.com 
      (941-706-4358)

AN NRA FIRST STEPS PISTOL COURSE WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 BEGINNING AT 8:00AM AT THE FIREARMS TRAINING INSTITUTE OF SARASOTA.  NRA CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS WILL TEACH THE BASICS OF SAFE GUN HANDLING AND SHOOTING.  THIS COURSE MEETS STATE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR RIGHT-TO-CARRY PERMIT APPLICANTS.  FOR MORE INFORMATION .   CONTACT DR. GERALD COLBERT AT (941) 706-4358 OR drgeraldcolbert@gmail.com
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You’re invited to the Imaginarium’s
13th birthday bash!
 

Who: Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium           239-337-3332 or 321-7430

What: The Imaginarium’s 13th Birthday Bash  

Where: 2000 Cranford Ave. at Dr. MLK, Jr. Blvd. in Downtown Fort Myers
 
When: 11 am – 4 pm Saturday, August 23rd, 2008

               Museum is open from 10 am – 5 pm    

Cost: Kids FREE with PAID Adult Admission 

Museum Members and Children Under 3 are Always FREE

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Habitat 101

 August 7

Learn about the history of Habitat for Humanity and how you can get involved! Call today and sign up for a one hour informative presentation or ask how we can take our Habitat 101 class to your school, business, club or community. Classes are held every other week, alternating Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings. The next class is Saturday, August 23rd at 9am at the Habitat office located in North Fort Myers at 1288 North Tamiami Trail. Call us at 239-652-0434 ext: 1211 to RSVP for the class!

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Summer heat presents challenges to both adults and children.
 
Youngsters are particularly vulnerable to dehydration in high temperatures.  So it is important to protect your child's health when the thermometer readings are  high.
 
Know the symptoms of dehydration which include:
·         dry mouth and tongue
·         no tears when crying
·         high fever
·         listlessness or irritability
That's why the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, a not-for-profit organization, and healthcare professionals nationwide recommend drinking plenty of water in order to stay well hydrated and healthy during the summer months.
 
For more information visit the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress Web site at www dot F 4 C P dot org or call 866.901.3427...that's 866.901.3427

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Blood Drive
 
Chick-fil-A will be hosting a blood drive on Saturday, August 16th from 10-4.

The two free standing units in Fort Myers and the unit in Naples will be accepting donations.

Each eligible donor will receive a coupon for a free sandwich to be used at any time.

All donations will benefit local patients. 

Locations:
        -Six Mile Cypress at Colonial
        -Cypress Lake Drive at 41
        -Airport Pulling Road North of Pine Ridge
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Chris Simmons Day

 On Saturday, August 9, 2008.. The Naples Gators Football League will be holding their Jamboree, but they will also be hosting "Chris Simmons Day" in honor of his passing. It will be a huge event at Fleishman Field, across from Coastland Center Mall. And all of the money raised that day will be going to the "Chris Simmons Scholarship Fund" - which will be given to one athlete each year from Golden Gate High School, who isn't first string all the time, isn't a honor student, it's someone who tries to succeed - like Chris did! There will be football games throughout the day with local boys and local girls cheerleading... We will be selling both Gator Items and Chris Simmons Items...enjoy raffles, BBQ, Music and Giveaways, etc. The Naples Gators are going to be donating the proceeds of the day to the Chris Simmons Scholarship Fund which has been established @ Golden Gate High.  We look forward to seeing you on CHRIS SIMMONS DAY Saturday, August 9th. Jamboree starts @ 10:30am with a presentation to Chris's parents around Noon. If you cannot make it to the event and would like to make a donation to the Chris Simmons Scholarship Fund, here's the address: PO Box 262675Tampa, FL 33685.  Thank you for your support!

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Rumrunners Celebrity Chef Party Promises

A Culinary Delight for the Senses

Local Pediatric Oncology and Hematology Programs at

The Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida to Benefit

The Lee Memorial Health System Foundation today announced that tickets are now on sale for Rumrunners Celebrity Chef Party 2008!  Rumrunners at Cape Harbour will host its annual culinary extravaganza on Friday, August 15 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.  Barbara's Friends----The Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida's Cancer Fund---will be the beneficiary. 

The Lee Memorial Health System Foundation, in partnership with 95.3 OLZ and Rumrunners at Cape Harbour, hosts the annual "Celebrity Chef Party" each summer to kick off the 95.3 OLZ "Helping Kids with Cancer Radiothon" (held each October).  Participating chefs and restaurants this year, in addition to Rumrunners, include H2, Blue Coyote, The Joint and gourmet chocolatier Norman Love, of Norman Love Confections.

A fantastic expanded silent auction will also be showcased at this year's event. The auction will feature hand-signed items from Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio, Frank Sinatra, David Ortiz, Alex Rodriguez, Johnny Depp, Rachael Ray, Bobby Flay and Paula Deen, among other celebrity items from the sports and entertainment industries.  Also up for bid will be travel packages, jewelry from Tiffany's, sporting event ticket packages and items of interest to boaters, such as dock slips and catered cruises.

Rumrunners restaurant, featuring award-winning waterfront views, is located in beautiful Cape Harbour, just off Chiquita Blvd. in Southwest Cape Coral. Rumrunners can be found at the South end of Chiquita Boulevard in Cape Coral. If you plan to travel to the restaurant via boat, turn North off Marker 92 from the Caloosahatchee River and head toward the lock.

Call The Lee Memorial Health System Foundation at 239-985-3550 or visit www.leememorial.org/foundation for more information or to purchase tickets. 

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Lil Cowpoke Rodeo

09-06-2008

 For ages 2-17.  In Arcadia @ 10 am.  For more info. contact Julie @ 239-340-9781 or email to JlHggnbthm@aol.com or go www.bestoftheranchesrodeo.com/lilcowpokerodeoassociation

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Bulls and Barrels Extravaganza

08-16-2008

At Lee Co. Posse Arena.  Call in is Aug. 6-7 from 6-9 @ 239-561-2187.  Perf. @ 7pm  $1,500 added money.  $35.00 entry fee.  For more info. go to www.leecountypossearena.com

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Best of the Ranches Ranch Rodeo

08-30-2008-08-31-2008

Ranch rodeo in Arcadia.  Tickets can be purchased day of event at ticket box.  For more info. contact Julie @ JlHggnbthm@aol.com or 239-340-9781.  Events include:  wild cow milking, bronc riding, calf roping, stock sorting and ranch vet. 

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of SW Florida

Gulfshore Mustang Club of SW FL (GSMC) will hold a car wash fundraising event at Eagle Wash & Lube, located at 16881 San Carlos Blvd. (near the intersection of San Carlos Blvd. and Summerlin Rd., across from Albertson’s Plaza) on Saturday, August 2, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of SW Florida. There will also be a Mustang Show ‘n Shine and raffle, with a John Force diecast Mustang Funny Car and other Mustang memorabilia as prizes, during the event.

In addition to donating the car wash, Eagle Wash & Lube will donate $5 to Big Brothers Big Sisters for every Castrol Full Service Oil Change performed in its maintenance center during the event.  Eagle Wash & Lube has helped local youth groups raise over $3,000 this year.  Non-profit organizations interested in scheduling a Charity Car Wash at Eagle Wash & Lube can contact Chris Heidrick, owner at 239-415-0979 or at EagleWashLube@yahoo.com.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Florida is
Sailing Away with Collier County Sailing Center

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Florida will be hosting 3 hours of sailing at Sugden Regional Park on Saturday, August 23, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The event will enable Bigs and Littles to experience sailing while providing awareness of the need for Big Brothers and Big Sisters in Collier County.  They invite you to join them and learn more about how you can help as a mentor or volunteer!  In addition, you will get to enjoy one of the many secrets of Collier County, our own lovely Lake Avalon.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is the largest provider of one-to-one youth mentoring services in the United States.  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Florida, a United Way agency, has been bringing caring adults into the lives of children for 35 years and serves at-risk children in Lee and Collier Counties. They currently have close to 500 mentoring matches, including both Community-Based Program matches and “Bigs In Schools” program matches at local schools.  

For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters contact them at 239-403-0815 or visit their website at www.HereForTheKids.org.

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Gold Ribbon Clasic

09/27/2008

It is a foundraise for a cherity organization the Candlelighters. This org. provides services for children and their families with low income that face cancer in S.W. Florida. It will be a golf tournament to help them to finance thier sevice. Thank you,  Sheila.
People can call Candaleghters and ask for Mrs. Klair, @ 239 432 2223 or www.CandlelightersSWFL.org

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Immunization Requirements

The Collier County Public School District is reminding parents that Florida law states that children must meet current immunization requirements ( have current immunization records) before they can be admitted to or attend Florida schools.
Individual schools sent notices home last spring, advising parents of immunizations their children require before the start of school.  Parents of students who received immunizations during the summer should bring their child’s blue Florida Certificate of Immunization card to the school office BEFORE school begins on August 19.  Those who still need to receive immunizations should contact their private physicians as soon as possible to ensure that the child will be in compliance with state and local requirements.  The Collier County Health Department provides school-age immunizations free of charge, on a walk-in basis at their three locations: Naples/Main Clinic (252-8595, 252-2564, 252-2684), Golden Gate (353-1274) and Immokalee (252-7300).  Contact the individual sites or check the District Web site for more information concerning hours of operation.
 Immunization requirements for the 2008-09 school year can be found on the school

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Southwest Florida

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Southwest Florida Chapter is currently recruiting TNT participants for Winter events, including the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, in Orlando, on January 10 & 11 2009.  The Sarasota Marathon, in Sarasota, on February 15, 2009, and the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon, in Phoenix on, January 18, 2009.  Learn more at information meetings being held on: Monday, August 11, 6:30pm @ Lee Memorial Hospital, 636 Del Prado Blvd, Cape Coral and Wednesday, August 13, 6:30pm @ Lee Health Park Hospital, 9981 South Healthpark Dr, Fort Myers.

“Team In Training helps participants taken on an athletic challenge they might never imagine accomplishing on their own while giving them the opportunity to help other people,” said Mike Jones.  “And being part of the 20th Anniversary of a program that helps save lives makes it even more special this year.”

For additional TNT information, call the SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHAPTER at 239-992-5781; or visit: www.teamintraining.org/SWFL.

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Democratic Party of Lee County Florida

Office of the Democratic Executive Committee (DEC)

1924 Park Meadows Drive;   Fort Myers, Florida 33907

Phone: 239-939-2866    FAX: 239-939-0188

e-mail: leecountydems@hotmail.com                        website: www.leecountydems.org

Grand Opening
of the

Lee County, Florida

“CAMPAIGN FOR CHANGE” Headquarters

When:           Thursday, August 7, 2008
                      5:00 p.m. until ??

Where:          6350 Presidential Court
                      Fort Myers, Florida

Come join us for the official opening of the Fort Myers “Campaign for Change” Office.  Meet our Obama Field Representatives; your fellow campaigners; and enjoy. 

Barrack Obama has said: 

“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.' 

Let’s show Senator Obama that Lee County supports his vision for change.

Call us at 466-9900.  Reservations are appreciated, but not required. 

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Tickets on Sale

Cultural Park Theater Presents
OUR FAVORITE BROADWAY REVUE
Don’t miss this summers chance to hear all our, and your favorite Broadway songs. We guarantee to have you singing some to the best of Broadways songs on your way out of the theater. This our favorite way to end our summer season here at Cultural Park Theatre.

What you will see            A GREAT SHOW WITH ALL YOUR FAVORITE BROADWAY SONGS

Date:  August 1-3 and 8-10

              Cost:                    $17.50 per ticket

Where:       Cultural Park Theater
                                     528 Cultural Park Blvd
                           239-772-5862

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 “NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOLDING OPEN HOUSE”

At Eden Park Elementary School, Immokalee’s newest school, staff is preparing to receive more than 500 students on the first day of school, August 19.  As a way to celebrate the opening of the brand new school, Eden Park Elementary invites all of its students, families, and interested community members to come to Open House, scheduled for 5-7 pm on Tuesday, August 12, at the school located at 3650 Westclox Street, in Immokalee.  This will be a come-and-go occasion where visitors will be encouraged to tour the building and meet the teachers. 
This new building sits on a spacious, beautifully landscaped piece of land at the end of Westclox Street, one and a half miles off of State Road 29.  The interior of the building has a blue and green color scheme and is furnished with all new furniture and state-of-the art technology.
So come on out and witness all the new and exciting happenings about to take place at Eden Park Elementary “where children and learning are loved.”
To learn more, please contact Annette Velasco at 658-7002.

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Cultural Park Theater

Class registration begins
August 1 2008
For
AUDITION AND MONOLOGUE CLASS
Class to begin
SATURDAY September 13TH
Class time is from 10:00 to NOON
For ages 7 to UP
Limited to 19 students
$75.00 fee for 8 weeks

call theatre box office to register
239-772-5862
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season tickets

on sale now
snow bird tickets
flex passes

call theatre box office for information
239-772-5862

528 Cultural Park Blvd. Cape Coral, Florida 33990
772-5862            www.culturalparktheater.com

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AUDITIONS

 CULTURAL PARK THEATRE
FOR

UP COMING
2008-2009
SEASON

SATURDAY AUGUST 9TH 2008
FROM 10:00 TO 2:00

     
Cultural Park Theater
528 Cultural Park Blvd
Cape Coral, Florida 33990

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Cultural Park Theater

Class registration begins
August 1 2008
For
ADULT ACTING CLASS
Class to begin
SATURDAY September 10TH
Class time is from 6:30 to 8:30
For ages 16 to UP
Limited to 19 students
$75.00 fee for 8 weeks

call theatre box office to register
239-772-5862

528 Cultural Park Blvd. Cape Coral, Florida 33990
772-5862            www.culturalparktheater.com

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Cultural Park Theater
Class registration begins
August 1 2008
For
Broadway babies
Class to begin
Monday September 8th
Class time is from 5:30 to 6:30
For ages 3 to 6
Limited to 19 students
$75.00 fee for 8 weeks

call theatre box office to register
239-772-5862

528 Cultural Park Blvd. Cape Coral, Florida 33990
772-5862            www.culturalparktheater.com

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Cultural Park Theater

Class registration begins
August 1 2008
For
Musical theatre
Class to begin
For ages 7 to 10 Tuesday September 9th
Class time is from 6:00 to 8:00
For ages 11 and up Wednesday September 10th
Class time is from 6:00 to 8:00
Limited to 19 students
$95.00 fee for 10 weeks

call theatre box office to register
239-772-5862

528 Cultural Park Blvd. Cape Coral, Florida 33990
772-5862            www.culturalparktheater.com

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School Bus for Collier County

The School District of Collier County’s school bus schedules for students needing

transportation to attend any of the district’s schools when they open again on Tuesday,

August 19, are now available online.  Just log on to the district’s Web site at

www.collier.k12.fl.us.  You will find a bus schedules link under the “What’s New?” section on

the right side of the home page (just look for the little yellow school bus icon). 

           The school bus schedules will be printed in local newspapers:

· Friday, August 8 - Collier Citizen for the greater Naples area including Naples, East Naples, North Naples, Golden Gate, and Golden Gate Estates; and Marco Island school bus schedules.
· Friday, August 15 - Immokalee Bulletin for Immokalee bus schedules.
If you have bus schedule questions that can’t be answered by a visit to the Web site, please call the Transportation Office:
· For South Naples-Marco Island, call 377-1021
· For Golden Gate, call 377-1022
· For North Naples, call 377-1023
· For Golden Gate Estates, call 377-1024
· For North Central Naples, call 377-1025
· For East Naples, call 377-1026
· For Immokalee, call 377-1027

             Or you may reach Ann Henderson in the Transportation office via e-mail at

Henderan@collier.k12.fl.us.

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FREE child safety event

 08/16/08-08/17/08

 S.I.P Kids is in town Aug. 16 and 17.  S.I.P Kids provides free digital fingerprinting and photos for all children.  In addition, they invite local organizations out to educate children and their families on how to avoid unsafe situations.

The event is free and located at Williams Kia of Naples.  The event starts on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and continues Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information call Amy at (319) 268-4293 or e-mail her at amy@sipkids.com

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 HARVESTERS WORLD OUTREACH PRESENTS:
   
 8/24/08

  Pastor Reza Safa & Christian Pastor from Iran 
 
Mohamed Al-Darsani

The Islamic Center for Peace

 “The Message of Christianity Vs. The  Message of Islam,”

What-  A Community Debate
A Debate with Christian, Pastor from Iran, Reza Safa, and  Mohamed Al-Darsani with the Islamic Center for Peace of Southwest, Florida.
 We invite the entire community to come see this historical event.

When- Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 6pm,

Where-  First Assembly of God Church
4701 Summerlin Rd.
Fort Myers, Florida 33919

Interviews-   To coordinate interviews or for more information, contact Paul Lodato at WRXY 239-543-7200
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Dancing Through the Ages

 On Friday, August 22, Southwest Florida's newest dance studio, DanceLife of swfl, will present Dancing through the Ages, a three-hour showcase of traditional and specially choreographed ballroom dance numbers performed by DanceLife students, instructors and other dance professionals.  Doors open at 5:30 and the show begins at 6:30 p.m. at DanceLife of SWFL ballroom studio, located in the Bay Crossings Plaza at 26251 S. Tamiami Trail, two miles north of Bonita Beach Road.  Tickets are $30 in advance or $40 at the door and include hors d’oeuvres and beverages.  For reservations and additional information call DanceLife at 239-495-3600 or email dancelife@embarqmail.com.
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Hooters of Naples Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament

Calling All Wanna Be Tiger Wood's!  Ok even if you are the only one calling yourself that!  Join Hooters of Naples and Harley Davidson Motrocycles for the Hooters of Naples Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament!  September 27, 2008 at the Strand Golf and Country Club, proceeds benefit the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Southwest Florida.  At $500 a foursome you enjoy breakfast before the tournament, lunch on the course, all the beer and soda you can drink, a goodie bag and an after party with prizes at Hooters of Naples!  Please see Dave or Aric at Hooters of Naples to register or call  239-513-9964 and email dthayer@hootersfla.com or atousignant@hootersfla.com

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Dunking for Jordan!  12-Hour DUNK-A-THON!

Hooters Girls of Naples will be going to great lengths to help raise money for one of their own on Saturday August 23rd.  The girls will donate their time in a dunking machine for 12 hours straight to raise money for their good friend and co-worker, Jordan Hendriksen.  Jordan, 22, a Naples resident for over 9 years, and Hooter Girl was involved in a terrible accident on June 8th.  With no immediate family, Jordan has no medical insurance and faces the difficult task of paying mounting hospital, surgical and rehabilitation bills on her own.  The Hooters Girls are asking for your support and help with their cause.  Join them and players from the Everblades Hockey Team, including Swampy, on Saturday August 23rd at the Hooters of Naples, 123 Gateway Lane.

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BIG KAHUNA BED PARADE & RACE

Saturday, September 27th will kickoff the 8th Annual March of Dimes Bikers for Babies.  At 6:00pm Hooters, Ft. Myers will clear the way for out 4th Annual Big Kahuna Bed Race Parade!  The beds will be escorted around Hooters for hundreds of spectators to see.  The Peoples Choice Award will be given out to the team that raises the most money that night from donations.  To put your race team together, which consists of 5 people, and have all your bed construction questions answered call Regina at 239-433-3463 or email: rtoops@marchofdimes.com
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