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VOL. 13, NO. 10 From the Beaches to the River District downtown Fort Myers MARCH 14, 2014 St. Patrock’s Day Super Bash And Benefit Returns To Fort Myers Beach

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Presents Nashville Music lovers gathered outside of Nervous Nellie’s for an outdoor concert in 2012 Songwriters Live n Sunday and Monday, March 16 and 17, Nervous Nellie’s presents its third hree highly accomplished hit song- annual St. Patrock’s Day Super Bash & Benefit on Fort Myers Beach. The writers will perform their popular Otwo-day fundraiser features live music, a cabbage bowling contest, raffles, a Tcompositions and tell the stories 50/50 drawing, vendors, and, of course, green beer. The popular eatery hopes to behind them on Tuesday, March 25 at break its record by selling 6,000 pounds of corned beef during the celebration. 7 p.m. at The Heights Center in Fort On Sunday, live music begins at 1 p.m. with Mike Gleane. The Dweebs, a Myers. Wisconsin-based band, will rock the dock from 4 to 7 p.m. followed by High Tide until Nashville Songwriters on Stage will 10 p.m. Proceeds from the day’s even benefit the Lynx Educational Foundation. feature the famous Gordon Kennedy On Monday, the St. Patrock’s Day Kick-Off Concert begins at 1 p.m. with Dave (Change the World), Danny Flowers Collaton, followed by the Dweebs and 4 p.m. and finishing off with Left of Center. (Tulsa Time) and Grammy award-winning Proceeds from Monday benefit the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Randy Thomas (Butterfly Kisses). Nervous Nellie’s Crazy Waterfront Eatery is located at 1131 First Street, Fort Myers General admission tickets are $75 and Beach. The GPS coordinates for the Fort Myers Historic Seaport at Nervous Nellie’s VIP tickets that include a reception with Marina are 26”27’23.41” N • 81”57’15.18” W. For more information, call 463-8077 hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and meet and or go to www.nervousnellies.net. greet with the songwriters are $150. Tickets can be reserved online until March 21 at www.heightsfoundation.org. Randy Thomas For more information, call 482-7706 or Coast Highway was recorded by Harris Jim Curry Tribute visit www.heightsfoundation.org. and Willie Nelson as well as by Nanci All proceeds benefit the Heights Griffith and Evangeline. To The Music Of Center, a place for education, opportunity, Gordon Kennedy is a multi-Grammy and enrichment whose mission is to pro- Award-winning songwriter and producer, John Denver mote family and community development, world-class guitarist and visionary at the hell Point Retirement Community’s support education, health and wellness, forefront of Nashville’s music community. Fine & Performing Arts Concert and provide the benefits of enrichment, Kennedy’s name became nationally recog- SSeries concludes with Take Me expressive and cultural arts in the Harlem nized when he won Song of the Year at Home: A Tribute to the Music of John Heights neighborhood. the 1997 Grammys for Eric Clapton’s No. Denver with Jim Curry on Monday, About the Artists 1 hit, Change the World, which he co- March 17 at 7:30 p.m. in The Village Danny Flowers may be best known for wrote with Wayne Kirkpatrick and Tommy Church Auditorium. having penned classic hits for other artists, Sims. Denver was a beloved singer/songwrit- but also as a solo artist his bluesy blend of In addition to his work with Clapton, er whose music has stood the test of time. raw emotion, combined with a heartfelt Kennedy has had his songs cut by musi- Curry’s uncanny ability to mirror Denver’s yearning. cal greats, including Bonnie Raitt, Garth voice and clean-cut look takes listeners His writing credits span several genres Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Bruce Hornsby, back to the time when Rocky Mountain and his flexibility as a guitarist and word- Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, Tim High, Sunshine, Calypso and Annie’s smith is well-known. He penned Tulsa McGraw, Alison Krauss, Nickel Creek, Song topped the charts. Time for Eric Clapton, which Don Peter Frampton, George Strait, Martina Tickets are $35. To purchase tickets, Williams also cut. Williams then had hits McBride, Joan Osborne, Wynonna, Jerry or to learn more about The Shell Point with Back in My Younger Days, Senorita Reed and, most recently, bluegrass legend Fine & Performing Arts Concert Series, and To Be Your Man.” Emmylou Harris Ricky Skaggs. visit www.shellpoint.org/concerts or call recorded Before Believing and Gulf continued on page 5 454-2067. Jim Curry 2 THE RIVER - MARCH 14, 2014 Historic Downtown Fort Myers, Then And Now: Sailing To Monroe Street by Gerri Reaves, PhD hen EM Williams photographed this “harbor view” between 1875 and 1880, he took what is one of the Wearliest known photos of downtown Fort Myers. As was typical of early photographers, Williams ran a drug- store, a profession that gave him access to the chemicals neces- sary to develop photographs and sell them. Taken several years before the town incorporated, the historic photo demonstrates how, until infill projects began in the 1920s, First Street ended at Monroe – or as it’s often put, dropped off into the river. By the end of the 1920s, however, the building of the city park and West First had mapped the area much as we know it today. But in the 1870s, boats pulling ashore at Monroe saw a mostly undeveloped water- front and the small dock pictured here. Note the guide boat and the large fish piled on the dock. The dock was likely associated with Miguell Morales’ store, which lay near the foot of Monroe Street on the east side (the spelling of his name varies in sources). Morales also ran a restaurant and boarding house in the late 1880s. Right center in the photo is the Blount dock at Hendry Street. Jehu J. Blount’s general store was established in the 1870s on the northwest corner at First and Hendry and was one of the town’s first businesses. A dock had existed at Hendry since the U.S. Army built one at the fort in the 1850s. Rebuilt several times, it remained there until the late 1930s. In its last decades, The railroad, warehouses, and the long-lived Lee County Packing Plant have come and that mainstay of the town’s business and transportation was called the Hendry Street gone, and infill has extended the town riverward. Centennial Park and the City of Palms or Ireland Dock. Parking Garage have replaced the rustic dock. photo by Gerri Reaves The steamer (left center distance) is identified as one of first on the river, either Fearless, which ran from Punta Gorda to Naples in the pre-railroad days, or the The Atlantic Coastline Railroad (ACL) chugged down the street in 1904 and Spitfire, a small steamer that belonged to Capt. Peter Nelson, founder of Alva and spawned much commercial activity. one of Lee County’s very first commissioners. Until the mid-20th century, Monroe south of Second Street was crowded with a Since the 1870s, development and infill projects have forever altered the riverfront complex of warehouses and packing houses, the ACL freight and passenger depots, at Monroe. and the enormous Lee County Packing Plant on the river. Who knows, in the far future the Caloosahatchee might once again lap the shore at First and Monroe and restore the waterfront where pioneers tied up their sail- boats and unloaded their catch. Walk down to First and Monroe and ponder the countless changes the waterfront has undergone since the 1870s. Then take a walk to 2031 Jackson Street to the Southwest Florida Museum of History to see exhibits about those early days. For information, call 321-7430 or go to museumofhistory.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Learn still more about local history at the Southwest Florida Historical Society’s research center at 10091 McGregor Boulevard on the campus of the Lee County Alliance for the Arts. Peruse historic photos and explore the archives. Visit the all-volunteer non-profit organization on Wednesday or Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon, or call the society at 939-4044. Sources: The archives of the Southwest Florida Historical Society and The Story of Fort Myers by Karl This scene at Monroe Street at the river was taken between 1875 and 1880 H. Grismer. courtesy of the Southwest Florida Historical Society

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You’re not only going to see some things you wouldn’t otherwise see, Features Fort you’ll see them through the unique per- spective of artists – people who make a Myers’History living through their uncanny ability to see by Tom Hall people, places and events in unconven- tional ways. uided walk- For example, two downtown artworks ing tours tell the story of how a couple of compa- Gcontinue to nies of black soldiers kept the fort from gain popularity and which Fort Myers takes its name from momentum. As being burned to the ground during the scores of people Civil War. Muralist Barbara Jo Revelle are discovering speculates that had the fort been raized, around the globe, there may have never been a Fort Myers walking tours pro- as we know it today, and she was moti- vide an inexpensive vated to tell that tale in an article that yet engaging way appeared in Population Today magazine to learn about a city’s history, gain in 1997 that identified Fort Myers as insight about its people and culture, and one of the most segregated cities in the get some fresh air, vitamin D and exer- South. cise in a casual, fun-filled way. That’s not a story politicians and New on the scene in many locales civic leaders go out of their way to tell. are public art walking tours. Denver has Revelle goes as far as suggesting that this a tour that circumambulates its Golden chapter in Fort Myers’ early history may Triangle Cultural District. In Chicago, Art have even been “suppressed” – although One of Fort Myers’ most recognizable public art installations, Fire Dance, was dedicated on in the Loop includes stops at works by she doesn’t say by whom. But whether March 2, 2012. It is located in Centennial Park in downtown’s historic River District. Picasso, Miro and Chagall. Philadelphia Revelle is right or wrong is not the point. get a taste of what the future of public although special tours leave from the not only has more public art than any city She offers a unique perspective and tour- art in Fort Myers might hold, especially Franklin Shops on other days and times in the world except Paris, but a guided takers relish the opportunity to speculate as the city works to reinvent itself as a to accommodate groups of eight or public art walking tour that’s as excep- about what might have happened had player in the convention and trade show more. For reservations, call True Tours at tional as its extensive public art collection. the Confederate “cow cavalry” won the market through the construction of a 945-0405. Olympia, Washington has one that’s Battle of Fort Myers and set fire to the 10-story riverfront hotel and attached An arts advocate, Tom Hall guides sponsored by its parks, arts and recre- fort, leaving no wood for settlers to use 120,000-square-foot event center where weekly walking tours of the River ation department in partnership with its in building homes and trading posts in Harborside stands today. District’s public art collection in Fort arts commission. the months following the end of the war The Public Art Walking Tour of the Myers. For more information, go to True Tours’ Public Art Walking Tour between the states. downtown Fort Myers River District is www.truetours.net. gives folks who don’t consider them- To ensure that the Public Art Walking offered at 1 p.m. on Sunday afternoons, selves art enthusiasts a novel way to Tour is chock full of behind-the-scenes enjoy fascinating stories about Fort drama and gossip, I stay in touch with the Myers’ early development that they sim- medley of internationally-renowned art- 33 Patio DeLeon, ply won’t hear anywhere else. It’s kind ists who have created the more than 45 of like having Andy Warhol squire you public artworks that dot the downtown Downtown around the Union Square neighborhood Fort Myers landscape. Tour-takers also Fort Myers (239) 337-3377 Crowne Plaza, located at 1305 Bell Republican Tower Drive in Fort Myers, on Tuesday, March 11. Social hour and registration Women’s Club will begin at 6 p.m., with the dinner/ program to follow at 6:30 p.m. Dinner Meeting The featured speaker at the meeting he Lee County Republican will be Ismael Hernandez, founder of The Women’s Club (chartered) will hold Freedom and Virtue Institute. Tits monthly dinner meeting at the For more information and to make reservations, call 574-2571.

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Kids Being Kids program, which provides of chronic diseases. those items which give the children a Of The Year Hartner has served the Lee County sense of normalcy and help them to ‘fit he Lee County Board of County Chapter of the American Red Cross, Voices For Kids in.’” Commissioners selected Dr. Judith Healthy Start Coalition of Southwest Voices For Kids of Southwest Florida is THartner as the recipient of the Florida, Early Learning Coalition of Names Officers a non-profit agency supporting Florida’s Paulette Burton Citizen of the Year Southwest Florida, Salvation Army, Salus 20th Judicial Circuit Guardian ad Litem Care, Child Mental Health Committee, arlene Ann Grossman, Executive program in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Award for 2013. The award, announced Director of Voices For Kids last week at the regularly scheduled School Health Advisory Committee, Hendry and Glades counties. The pro- Healthy Lee Steering Committee and Dof Southwest Florida (VFK), gram recruits trains and retains volunteers BoCC meeting, is granted to the citizen the Executive Committee of Community announced the group’s 2014 officers. who advocate for abused, neglected and who has provided outstanding civic contri- They include: butions to Lee County government. Health Visioning 2017. abandoned children and become their In addition, through her staff she sup- President Kathleen Davey, Dean “voice” in court, school, the child welfare “I am surprised,” said Hartner, director Emeritus, FGCU; of the Florida Department of Health in ported creation of the Lee County Injury system and the community. VFK’s mis- Prevention Coalition, Safe Kids Coalition Vice President Debra Newell, VP/ sion is to ensure every abused, neglected, Lee County. “And I am very grateful.” branch manager, IberiaBank; County commissioners chose her of Lee County (now of Lee and Collier and abandoned child in Southwest Florida counties), a statewide drowning preven- Treasurer Maureen O’Brien, retired has a Guardian ad Litem volunteer (GAL), from a field of eight nominees. The final- partner, Deloitte; ists included Rose Garcia and Ismael tion program, Florida’s first National and every GAL has access to financial Drowning Prevention Symposium, the Secretary Lori Burke, program special- assistance and resources available for Hernandez. ist, MADD. Hartner, a 22-year veteran leader of National Drowning Prevention Alliance, meeting the child’s health, educational Streets Alive of Lee County, Tobacco “We are pleased that all our members and social needs, not provided by any the local health department, is credited are committed to helping make the lives with spurring the development of numer- Free Lee Coalition and creation of the other source. national model for the Sharps Disposal of abused, neglected, and abandoned For further information, visit www. ous programs outside of public health children in Southwest Florida safer,” said through partnerships, a positive attitude Program. voicesforkids.org or call 533-1435. The Paulette Burton Citizen of the Grossman. “Our board members help and collaboration between the community VFK raise funds that directly support the and government. Year Award was created in 1991 in Most recently, she was active in honor of Mrs. Burton, who died tragically the Transit Task Force, 21st Century in an automobile accident. A long time Collaboration, Complete Streets resolu- Sanibel resident and government watch- and an elder at Westminster tions and as a contributor to the revised dog, Burton spent many years serving as Ingram Elected Presbyterian Church of Fort Myers. Ingram succeeds outgoing foundation Chairman chairman Victor Mayeron, who served on Serving ENTERTAINMENTLIVE Of The Board the board of directors for nine years, five Lunch of which he served as chairman of the NIGHTLY board. Mayeron stepped down at the end 11:30am-4pm of 2013 to become a director emeritus. Mon -Fri DANCE For more information visit www. FLOOR heightsfoundation.org. Dinner Daily 4pm Recording Office JOIN US FOR ST PATRICK’S DAY MONDAY MARCH 17 Open April 26 ork all week? Children in FOR CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE school? Summer vacation is 11:30AM-3PM $10.99 • 3PM-CLOSE $15.99 Wcoming and you need to get a passport? HAPPY HOUR ALL DAY 11:30AM-CLOSE The Lee County Clerk Of Courts Recording Office will be offering special LIVE MUSIC 6-10PM BY SHERRIN McCUNE hours on Saturday, April 26 so you don’t have to take your child out of school or time from your busy weekday schedule to apply for a Passport. Instead, visit the Clerk of Court Recording Office on April 26 to process your *passport application, marriage license or have your wedding Charlie Ingram ceremony. Passport photo services will also be available. NEW!!! GLUTEN FREE MENU harlie Ingram was elected chair- The Clerk of Court Recording Office is man of the board of The Heights located in the Lee County Administration VIEW OUR SCHEDULE ONLINE at Brattasristoramte.com CFoundation and The Heights Building, 2115 Second Street, 2nd Floor Center. Since 1992, Ingram has been in Fort Myers. Hours on Saturday April TWO SPECTACULAR SHOWS YOU MUST SEE!!! a professional in corporate manage- 26 will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. No appoint- Friday March 14 ment and training, working in small, ments are necessary. entrepreneurial as well as multi-thousand *Currently, regular passport service LIZZIE TRUE & THE LIARS BAND employee corporate settings. In 2008, turnaround time is approximately 4 to 70’s 80’s ROCK • 7:30-11:30pm he launched Veritas Employer Services 6 weeks and expedited passport service in Bonita Springs. Veritas serves club turnaround time is approximately 2 to 3 Saturday March 15 and hospitality organizations with cus- weeks. THE RENATA BAND tomized human resources and adminis- Visit www.leeclerk.org for additional 7:30-11:30pm trative solutions. Ingram’s background passport or marriage license information also includes serving as president of or call 533-5007. the Dunbar Village Center after school program, president of The Heights BRATTASRISTORANTE.COM Foundation, program coordinator of the 239-433-4449 Rotary Club of Fort Myers-South, gradu- 12984 S. CLEVELAND AVE., FORT MYERS ate of Leadership Lee County-1999, THE RIVER - MARCH 14, 2014 5 From page 1 Nashville Songwriters Some of his most notable cuts include his Bonnie Raitt singles, I Can’t Help You Now and I Will Not Be Broken, his Garth Brooks single, You Whale costume Move Me, which reached No. 2 on the country charts, and his Alison Krauss Small-town Idaho is the setting for the cut, Maybe. characters who inhabit the world of The Randy Thomas has received numer- Whale. The people and the place draw ous awards for his work in the pop, you deep into the story through Hunter’s country, and Christian genres. These skillful writing. Fitting the whale costume include the Grammy, Dove, ASCAP, The issues are anything but small. For past have brought him to a crisis in the NSAI, and Nashville Music awards. His starters, its protagonist, Charlie, weighs pop/country smash Butterfly Kisses 600 pounds. present. “For me the play is fundamentally a has been performed and recorded by In an interview with The New York numerous artists and was the crossover Times, Hunter said, “Sure, the visual story of a father trying to reconnect with his daughter,” said Hunter. hit of ‘97. Written with Bob Carlisle, is intentionally initially shocking, in the it was #1 for seven weeks on Adult same way that having an actor who is Theatre Conspiracy’s production fea- The Whale in silhouette tures Producing Artistic Direct Bill Taylor, Contemporary radio, won a Grammy seven feet tall would be initially shock- for country song of the year, and sold ing. But, hopefully, by the end Charlie Will Harbison, Jennifer Grant, Jennifer Koch and Annie Wagner. three million CDs. Thomas is cur- The Whale becomes an unlikely vehicle for the audi- rently worship director for Westminster ence’s empathy.” The show runs March 14 to 29. Tickets are $20. Performances are Presbyterian Church in Fort Myers, and Opens At Theatre Charlie teaches online writing courses is still very active writing and producing from his Idaho apartment; his weight Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. with one Sunday matinee on March 23 at and recording. Conspiracy keeps him isolated from the physical The Heights Foundation is located at world outside. He reaches out to his 2 p.m. Opening night is “pay what you heatre Conspiracy will present will” and Thursdays are “buy one get one 15570 Hagie Drive. The Whale by Obie-award-winner daughter Ellie, who he has not seen for 15 years and who is a teenager pushing half off.” Tickets can be purchased by TSamuel D. Hunter at the Foulds calling Theatre Conspiracy’s box office at Theatre at Lee County Alliance for the against the adults in her life. Elder Thomas, a young Mormon on 936-3239 or by visiting www.theatrecon- Arts on Friday, March 14. spiracy.org. Big-hearted and fiercely funny, The his two-year mission, suddenly shows up Whale tells the story of a man’s last at his door. Then there’s Liz, a devoted chance at redemption, and of finding friend and caregiver. Charlie deals with beauty in the most unexpected places. more than weight issues; issues from his Our email address is [email protected]

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To advertise in The River Weekly News Call 415-7732 THE RIVER - MARCH 14, 2014 7 Andrea Trank, Chris Young and Vilela Alliance Spring Jewels and Art. Artists will be on hand from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Art Show Artists wishing to participate have until n Saturday, March 29, more March 15 to register. Download the pro- than 30 local artists will present spectus atArtInLee.org or learn more by Otheir work during the Alliance for calling 939-2787. the Arts’ 3rd annual Spring Art Affair at the Bell Tower Shops, Fort Myers. The free outdoor art fair features a wide variety of mediums, including oil, acrylic and mixed media painting, photogra- phy, custom jewelry, furniture and hand Share your community woven baskets. Local artists will include Art by Kids news with us. with Cancer, Jane Baker, Maureen Compagnoni, DLynne Designs, Eaton Call 415-7732, Designs, Zdenka Fiala, Lucia Garcia, Fax: 415-7702 Katie Gardenia, Larry Garland, Victoria Hubacz, KB Spirit Designs, Kathy Kuser, or email Ernie Maier, Me and Mathilda, Sherry [email protected] Trio of the Americas Moesch, Glory Mooberry, Michael Moukios, Kelly Muselman, Douglas assistant conductor of the Orquesta Patterson, Terry Stone, Stanley Timson, Concert Series Sinfónica Nacional. He has concertized chamber music concert will at numerous venues throughout Latin be presented at Covenant America and North America. APresbyterian Church in Fort Rapp is a graduate of Juilliard in New Myers by the Trio of the Americas on York. He has performed at the Aspen Friday, March 21 beginning at 7:30 Music Festival and played under the leg- Resort wear | Cruise wear | Elegant casual Florida wear p.m. endary conductor Leopold Stokowski at The trio consists of world-class musi- Carnegie Hall. Rapp is a resident of Fort Escapada, Match Point, Before and again, Zen Knits, Barbara Gerwitz, Donna Morgan cians – violinist James Rapp, cellist Jose Myers. Thyme body and lotions Alfredo Mazariegos and pianist William Dawson has had a long career as Dawson. The program includes the mas- professor of music in Miami and Texas. terwork Trio No. 1 in D Minor by Felix He is an alumnus of the Curtis Institute Mendelssohn as well as other works by of Music in Philadelphia where he stud- Schumann, Chopin and Brahms. A spe- ied with the world famed concert pianist cial feature of the concert will be a world Rudolf Serkin. Dawson completed his premiere of a work by Fort Myers com- graduate studies at Yale University. He poser and pianist William Dawson. The has been soloist with the Boston Pops work is entitled River Suite and is based and has given solo and chamber music on well known traditional songs that per- concerts in Europe, Latin America, Asia tain to rivers, such as Suwannee River. and the U.S. The three performing artist have The concert is open to the public with impressive professional backgrounds. no admission cost. A free will offering will Mazariegos will be traveling from his be taken. native Guatemala, where he is direc- Covenant Presbyterian Church is tor of the Escuela Superior de Arte at located at 2439 McGregor Blvd. in Fort Universidad Galileo. He has a long and Myers. illustrious career as principal cellist and

Marina At Edison Ford Now Open he Marina at Edison Ford is officially open. Created by revitalizing what was formerly the Royal Palm Yacht Club, The TMarina at Edison Ford is open to the public and ready to host visitors by boat or car and at its onsite Pinchers Crab Shack restaurant. The ground floor has a dedicated kitchen and private dining areas and will primarily be used for private events and catering and can host up to 250 people. Brian Martin, former owner of Evoo, is the executive chef. It also houses facilities for guests who with this ad choose to rent a slip and dock overnight or for the weekend. % The first floor features work by renowned photographer Alan Maltz of Key West. 10 OFF Company founder Tony Phelan said he chose to feature Maltz’s work because of its representation of Old Florida and the ambiance of the company, owned by a group of ENTIRE PURCHASE local investors. The second floor is leased by Pinchers Crab Shack and houses the chain’s newest location. Featuring panoramic river views with a full bar, raw bar, indoor and outdoor seating, it too is open to the public, serving dinner from 4 to 10 p.m. through March 14, after which it will be open for lunch and dinner with regular hours of 11 a.m. to Cotton Daze 10 p.m. daily. The property’s 45-slip marina will host a variety of activities. The Southwest Florida Yacht Club, with 270 members, will call the marina home while leaving plenty of room 5HÁHFWLRQV3DUNZD\ for patrons who prefer to travel by boat to the restaurant. Dockage while dining will be free and boats up to 80 feet long can be accommodated. Captiva Cruises will offer trips 6XLWH_)RUW0\HUV leaving from the marina every Wednesday. Additional cruises and dates of operation On your way to Costco, stop by and visit us next to Jason’s Deli will be added later on. 239.437.4555 The Marina at Edison Ford is located at 2360 West First Street in downtown Fort Myers (or Marker 54 by boat). 8 THE RIVER - MARCH 14, 2014 Along The River

Captiva Cruises now offers its boat cruise and Edison & Ford Estates tour every day. Here, There are numerous celebrations in honor of Saint Patrick on Sunday and Monday Thomas and Mina Edison characters prepare to board the Santiva. draiser features live music, a cabbage bowling contest, raffles, a 50/50 drawing, n 1737, the first public St. Patrick’s Day celebration was held, not in Ireland, but vendors, and, of course, green beer. The popular eatery hopes to break its record in Boston, Massachusetts. It wasn’t until 1931 that the first parade honoring the by selling 6,000 pounds of corned beef during the celebration. Ipatron saint of Ireland – who died on March 17 in the year 461 – was held on On Sunday, live music begins at 1 p.m. with Mike Gleane. The Dweebs, a the Emerald Isle. Wisconsin-based band, will rock the dock from 4 to 7 p.m. followed by High Tide until While many Catholics still quietly celebrate the religious holiday by going to mass, 10 p.m. Proceeds from the day’s even benefit the Lynx Educational Foundation. St. Patrick’s Day has become a celebration of Irish heritage, recognized by many On Monday, the St. Patrock’s Day kick-off concert begins at 1 p.m. with Dave cultures around the globe. Other nations that celebrate St. Patrick’s Day include New Collaton, followed by the Dweebs at 4 p.m. and finishing off with Left of Center. Zealand, Canada, Japan and Argentina. Proceeds from Monday benefit the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Lee County boasts several St. Patrick’s Day celebrations – featuring food, drink and Nervous Nellie’s Crazy Waterfront Eatery is located at 1131 First Street, Fort Myers all things green – that are fun for the entire family: Beach. The GPS coordinates for the Fort Myers Historic Seaport at Nervous Nellie’s On Sunday and Monday, Nervous Nellie’s on Fort Myers Beach will Rock the Marina are 26”27’23.41” N • 81”57’15.18” W. For more information, call 463- Dock at its 3rd annual St. Patrock’s Day Super Bash & Benefit. The two-day fun- 8077 or go to www.nervousnellies.net. On Monday, the 16th annual Town of Fort Myers Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade is from 10 to 11 a.m. The route is from Santini Marina Plaza North on Estero Boulevard to the Church of the Ascension. There will be floats and live music from performers such as the Lee County Pipe and Drum Corps. For more information, call the Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce at 454- 7500 or click on Events at www.fortmyersbeach.org. On Monday from 4 to 10 p.m., downtown Fort Myers’ historic River District holds its annual St. Paddy’s Day Block Party. The party, held on First Street and Hendry PARIS Street, is free for visitors of all ages. It kicks off with a performance by the Edison Ford Wild Wizard at 5 p.m. followed by the walking parade at 6 p.m. City Of Light, City Of Love Along with family entertainment on the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center stage, the party includes live music, a kids zone, a parade, and, of course, green beer. For more information, call 855-732-3836. A Standard Flower Show Captiva Cruises now offers daily boat cruises and tours from Captiva Island to the historic Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers. The boat departs at 10 a.m. and cruise time aboard Santiva is approximately one hour and 40 minutes. presented by Reservations are required. In 1885, Thomas Edison fell in love with the village of Fort Myers while searching The Royal Palm Garden Club for the perfect material for his light bulb filament. He and Henry Ford became good friends through their work with the Detroit Edison Illuminating Company. Soon after, Member Of National Garden Clubs, Inc., Deep South Region Edison and Ford became neighbors in Fort Myers. And On your cruise along the shorelines of Captiva and Sanibel and up the Florida Federation Of Garden Clubs, Inc., District Ix Caloosahatchee, you’ll learn about the history and ecology of this vital ecosystem. Take a private tour of the Edison & Ford Estates homes and grounds after lunch at the new Marina at Edison Ford. Created by revitalizing what was formerly the Royal Palm Yacht Club, the Marina at Edison Ford is ready to host visitors at its on-site Pinchers March 20 & 21, 2014 Crab Shack restaurant. Captiva Cruises also offers dolphin watch and wildlife cruises that make for memo- Thursday: 4 – 8 p.m. & Friday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. rable family adventures. The tour company reports seeing dolphins on approximately 95 percent of its cruises. The trip runs from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and is narrated by volun- teers from the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. Berne Davis Botanical Gardens Captiva Cruises is located at McCarthy’s Marina, 11401 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva Island. For reservations, call 472-5300 or go to www.captivacruises.com. 2166 Virginia Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Open and free to the public To advertise in The River Weekly News Call 415-7732 THE RIVER - MARCH 14, 2014 9 FORT MYERS FARE Dining From Downtown’s Historic River District To The Beaches For more information, check out our advertisers in this week’s River Weekly BRATTA’S RISTORANTE Call 334-6991. Bratta’s serves fresh made-to-order ISLAND COW food in an inviting atmosphere featuring live music nightly. Where can you go when you’re in the The two for $20 menu is served all moooood for some great cookin’, local day Sunday to Thursday. Happy Hour is fun and prices that won’t make you lose daily from 4 to 6:30 p.m. with drink and the farm? Try Island Cow on Sanibel. appetizer specials. Filet Napoleon, Taylor Island Cow is an airy bistro with Street baked ziti and fresh bruschetta are French doors leading out to the front and a few favorites on the restaurant’s daily back patios. It is open daily for breakfast, menu. Lobster tail and Chilean sea bass lunch and dinner. Dine under the stars are served on the weekends. while you listen to live music on one of 12984 S. Cleveland Avenue, Fort Sanibel’s only al fresco porches. Myers. Call 433-4449. 2163 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Call 472-0606. DOC FORD’S RUM BAR & GRILLE MORGAN HOUSE Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille is With casual dining and live music in named for the Doc Ford character in a charming atmosphere, The Morgan local author Randy Wayne White’s best- House has been a Fort Myers institution selling mystery novels. since 1923. It’s a well known gathering place and Nightly Specials: Monday, $20 prime tropical themed sports bar with indoor rib and half-price select bottles of wine; and outdoor patio seating. The com- St. Patrock’s Day Bash returns to Nervous Nellie’s on Sunday and Monday. The Fort Myers Tuesday, $6 Morgan House burger and bined menu offers all the lunch and din- Beach eatery hopes to sell more than 6,000 pounds of corned beef during the celebration. half-off craft beer; Wednesday, half off appetizers and house wine; Thursday, $4 ner items from 11 a.m. until closing. It 708 Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Myers offers its customers the perfect balance includes cedar plank salmon topped with martinis and half-off select shots; Friday, Beach. Call 765-9660. of great quality and affordable prices. complimentary buffet upstairs with two- a mango chipotle glaze or a marinated Ichiban has been family owned and grilled chicken sandwich. The fish tacos ICHIBAN drink minimum and half-off house wine operated for 10 years and its enduring and select domestic drafts; and Saturday, are a local favorite and there’s a well Ichiban is a downtown favorite for popularity is a testament to its excep- provisioned raw bar. Tropical drinks are a half-off select margaritas and tequila Chinese and Japanese cuisine. The name tional, friendly service. shots. specialty, notably the signature rum drink means “Number One” in Japanese and 1520 Broadway #106, Fort Myers. Island Mojito. 33 Patio De Leon, Fort Myers. Call continued on page 21

CAPTIVA CRUISES Introduces Two New Exciting Cruises

Adventure Sailing Expedition A partnership between Captiva Cruises and the Bailey Mathews Shell Museum. Come aboard the Adventure, our 24-passenger sailing catamaran for an unforgettable island expedition. Passengers enjoy a Zodiac boat ride to the island, a naturalist guided shelling adventure, tropical island lunch and a fun sail back to Captiva.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Friday & Saturdays 10 AM - 2 PM Adults $100 / Child $75 (Plus tax)

Historic Cruise to the Edison & Ford Winter Estates Come aboard the “Santiva,” our 49-passenger power catamaran. Cruise the Captiva & Sanibel coastline and learn about the conservation heritage of these unique barrier islands. Enjoy dol- phin and wildlife sightings. Continue down the Caloosahatchee and learn the early history of Fort Myers. Passengers can enjoy lunch at the new and exciting Pinchers restaurant at the Marina at Edison Ford, followed by a private tour of the historic Edison & Ford Winter Estates. Wednesdays 10 AM - 4 PM Adults $65 / Child $50 (Plus tax) For Reservations: 239-472-5300 10 THE RIVER - MARCH 14, 2014 Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Spanish); Wednesday 9:30 a.m., Eucharist Daily early learning center/day care Churches/Temples CYPRESS LAKE with Healing. Child care available at RIVER OF LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD ALL FAITHS UNITARIAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Saturday 5 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 a.m. 21580 River Ranch Rd, Estero CONGREGATION (UUA) 8260 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, services. 239-495-0400, Senior Pastor: Todd Weston Where diversity is treasured 481-3233. www.clpc.us. JESUS THE WORKER 8 and 9:45 a.m Services; 11:30 a.m. 2756 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers Clint Cottrell, pastor CATHOLIC CHURCH: Legacy Service, multi-generational Sunday Services at 9 and 11 a.m. Prayer Service 8 a.m., Praise 9 a.m., 881 Nuna Avenue, Fort Myers, 481-1143 SAMUDRABADRA BUDDHIST CENTER Adult Education Workshop at 10 a.m. Children’s Church 9 a.m., Traditional 11 Masses Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; Meditation classes. All are welcome. The Reverend Margaret L. Beard, Minister a.m. Summer: Prayer Service 8 a.m. Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Guided meditations offering many meth- 239-226-0900 – www.allfaiths-uc.org Combined Traditional/Praise 10 a.m. KINGDOM LIFE CHURCH ods for relaxing the body and focusing ALL SAINTS BYZANTINE RITE CYPRESS LAKE UNITED 2154 McGregor Boulevard, the mind on virtuous objects to bring CATHOLIC CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH Fort Myers, 218-8343 increasing peace and happiness into 10291 Bayshore Rd., N. Fort Myers 8570 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, Pastor Randy and Anita Thurman daily activity. For information, class times Divine Liturgy is on Sun. at 10:30 a.m.; 482-1250, 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service and locations call 567-9739 or visit www. Rosary begins at 10 a.m. 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday Traditional Service All are welcome. MeditationInFortMyers.org. Lenten services (Presanctifi ed Liturgy) 9:30 a.m. Praise Service LAMB OF GOD SAINT COLUMBKILLE will be on Wed. evenings at 6 p.m. start- Sunday School all times LUTHERAN/EPISCOPAL CHURCH CATHOLIC CHURCH ing on Feb. 22. Administrator is Very Rev. FAITH FELLOWSHIP WORLD Corner Cypress View Drive and Koreshan 12171 Iona Road, Fort Myers, off Peter Lickman, ph. 305-651-0991. We OUTREACH MINISTRIES Boulevard, Three Oaks area, McGregor and north of Gladiolus. are a Church of the Eastern Catholic or 6111 South Pointe Boulevard, Fort Myers, Fort Myers, 267-3525 489-3973 Father Joseph Clifford. Byzantine Rite, 1.5 mi. east of Int. 75. 278-3638. Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Walter Fohs, pastor; Becky Robbins- Weekly masses: ANNUNCIATION GREEK Voice of Faith, WCRN 13.50 AM Radio, Penniman, associate pastor Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. ORTHODOX CHURCH Sunday, 1:30 p.m.; Thursday Service, 7:30 Sunday worship services: Weekend masses: Saturday 3 and 5 p.m.; 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers p.m.; Friday Youth Service, 7:30 p.m. 8 a.m. Early Grace Traditional Sunday: 7, 9,11, and 5:30 p.m. Reverend Fr. Dean Nastos, Proistamenos Nursery care for pre-school children and 9 a.m. Awesome Grace Contemporary Reconciliation is available at the church on Orthros Service Sunday 9 a.m. Children’s Church for ages 5-12 available 10:30 a.m. Classic Grace Traditional Saturdays at noon and by appointment Divine Liturgy Sunday 10 a.m. at each service. 8:45 & 10 a.m. Sunday School God’s SAINT JOHN THE APOSTLE www.annunciation.fl.goarch.org FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Group METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH 239-481-2099 15690 McGregor Boulevard NEW BEGINNINGS CENTER 3049 Mcgregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, BETH SHILOH Fort Myers, 482-2030 New Home Church, 8505 Jenny Cae 344-0012 Pastor Reverend Steve Filizzi MESSIANIC SYNAGOGUE Pastor: David Stauffer. Lane, North Fort Myers, 239-656-0416 An Affirming & Inclusive Congregation 15675 McGregor Boulevard, 437-3171 Traditional services 8:45 a.m.; Weekly Friday Meeting Meet & Greet: 6:30 Sunday Services, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Rabbi: Judah Hungerman Contemporary, 10:30 a.m. p.m. Kingdom Teaching: 7 p.m. Fellowship Mid-Week Service, Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Friday Service, 8 p.m., Saturday Service, Go south on McGregor Boulevard. The and refreshments after service. nbcmin- SAINT MICHAEL LUTHERAN 11 a.m. Shabbat School Saturday Morning, church is ½ mile past the intersection of [email protected], www.facebook. CHURCH & SCHOOL (LCMS) Adult Hebrew Classes. Gladiolus and San Carlos Boulevard on com/nbcministry. Alex & Patricia Wiggins, 3595 Broadway, Fort Myers, Call for information on full program. the way to Sanibel. Ministers 239-939-1218, Worship: Saturday 5:30 BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST NEW COVENANT EYES CHURCH p.m., Sunday 8 & 10:45 a.m. Bible Study CHURCH OF GOD 2390 West First Street, next door to Edison See Clearly. Meeting monthly at 9 a.m. at for adults and children Sunday at 9:15 16581 McGregor Boulevard, 267-3166 Estates. the Elks Lodge. 1900 Park Meadows Drive, a.m. Phone for other dates & times. Just past the Tanger Outlet Mall Sunday Morning Service and Sunday Fort Myers, FL 33907. 239-220-8519 Plus Marriage Enrichment, Divorcecare, Pastor: Barry Lentz, 281-3063 School, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Evening Pastor Alan Bondar Griefshare. Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m. Testimony Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Child care www.newcovenanteyes.com SAINT PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. provided at all services. Visit our Reading Wear what you want, rockin’ music, rele- 3751 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, CHABAD LUBAVITCH Room for quiet study at: 2281 First Street, vant teaching, LIFT Kidz program, free cof- 239-463-4251, www.stpeterfmb.com. OF SW FLORIDA ORTHODOX River District. www.time4thinkers.com, fee & donuts, people who are real, church Sundays 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Holy 5620 Winkler Road, Fort Myers www.christiansciencefortmyers.com, that’s actually fun. Communion celebrated in each service. Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz www.christianscience.com NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH Coffee fellowship between services. 433-7708, E-mail: [email protected] FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE OF FORT MYERS SAINT NICHOLAS MONASTERY Web site: www.chabadswf.org 13545 American Colony Boulevard 16120 San Carlos Boulevard, Unit 10 Church and Bookstore:111 Evergreen Services: Friday 6:30 p.m.; Saturday off Daniels Parkway in the Colony, 239-985-8503 Road (southwest corner of Evergreen Kabbalah class 9 a.m.; Fort Myers, 936-2511 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Road and Gail Street.) Liturgical services Shacharit 10 a.m.; Kiddush at noon Pastor: Reverend Joey Brummett 11 a.m Sunday Morning Worship. conducted in English and Church Slavonic; Minyan: Monday and Thursday 7 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Morning 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study following the Julian (Old) Calendar. CHAPEL OF CYPRESS COVE Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening, 6 NEW HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Liturgical Services: Sundays and Holy 10200 Cypress Cove Circle Fort Myers p.m.; Wednesday Family Night, 7 p.m. 3825 McGregor Boulevard. Fort Myers Days: Hours at 9:30 a.m. Holy Liturgy at 239-850-3943, Located at Cypress Cove FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Eddie Spencer 10 a.m. Call to confirm service schedule: Retirement Center on HealthPark Campus in the Downtown Fort Myers River District 8 & 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 239-997-2847; Bookstore: 239-691-1775 An ecumenical non-denominational com- 2466 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship or visit www.saintnicholasmonastery.org. munity of believers. 239-332-1152, www.fumcftmyers.org 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CATHOLIC Sunday Worship Service, 10 a.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. Contemporary Worship Youth and Children’s programming runs COMMUNITY Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday School concurrent to Sunday services. 13031 Palm Beach Blvd (3 miles east of Reverendt Ted Althouse, Pastor 9:45 a.m. Coffee Fellowship Nursery care provided at all services I75) East Fort Myers (across from Ft Myers [email protected] 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 274-1230. For more information visit: Shores) 239 693 0818 CHURCH OF THE CROSS 5 p.m. Youth Program www.newhopefortmyers.org Weekday masses: 9 a.m. Tuesday-Friday 13500 Freshman Lane; 768-2188 FORT MYERS CHRISTIAN CHURCH PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Weekend masses: 4 p.m. Saturday Pastor: Bud Stephens; A nondemonima- (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) A STEPHEN Meets at Fort Myers Beach Masonic Sunday 9 & 11 a.m. All Are Welcome! tional church emphasizing a personal rela- MINISTRIES CONGREGATION Lodge SOUTHWEST BAPTIST CHURCH tionship with Jesus Christ. 5916 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, 437-4330 17625 Pine Ridge Road, 16940 McGregor Boulevard, Sunday Service: 9:15 a.m. Traditional, Reverend Mark Condrey, Pastor Fort Myers Beach 267-7400. Fort Myers, 454-3336 10:45 Contemporary. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Pastors Bruce Merton, Gail & RC Fleeman Robert G. Kasten, Pastor CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Church School: 9:15 a.m. Adult Discussion Classes: 9-10 AM Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. 1619 Llewellyn Drive Fort Myers FORT MYERS CONGREGATIONAL Countdown to Worship (praise music): Nursery available Just off McGregor across from the Edison/ UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 10:10 AM 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Ford Winter Estates 334-4978 8210 College Parkway, Fort Myers, Amazing Grace Worship: 10:30 AM Junior Church grades one to five Pastor: Douglas Kelchner 482-3133. Philip White, pastor Phone 267-7400 Fax 267-7407 Wee Church Pre-K to K Worship times Sunday’s 9 and 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship: 10 a.m. Web site: peacecommunitychurch.com Evening Service 6 p.m. Website: www.taecc.com Church School: 10:15 a.m. e-mail: [email protected] Wednsday Service 6 p.m. COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Adult Forum: 11:30 a.m. PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH TEMPLE BETHEL SYNAGOGUE 2439 McGregor Boulevard, 334-8937 IONA-HOPE EPISCOPAL Sunday Worship at 9:30am. 16225 Winkler Rd. 433-0018. Rev. Dr. Jeffrey DeYoe, Senior Pastor CONGREGATION Peace is a member of the ELCA. Rabbi Jeremy Barras Reverend David Dietzel, Pastor Emeritus. 9650 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers 454- We celebrate weekly communion with tra- E-mail: [email protected] Traditional Sunday service 10 a.m. Nursery 4778 The Reverend Dr. John S. Adler, ditional liturgy, organ and choir. Cantorial soloist: Lawrence Dermer available pastor. 15840 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers Temple educator: Dale Cohen, MaEd, RJE CYPRESS LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH Weekly services: On the way to Sanibel. 239-437-2599, Shabbat Services, Friday, 6:15 p.m. 8400 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, Saturday 5 p.m., Eucharist with Healing www.peaceftmyers.com, Torah Study, Saturday, 9:15 a.m. 481-5442 Randy A. Alston, Reverend. Sunday 8 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite One; [email protected]. Religious Education; Sunday School and Sunday Services: Bible study, 9:45 a.m. 9:30 a.m., Family Eucharist with Healing REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH Midweek classes, Preschool Classes, Morning Worship, 11 a.m., Evening and Church School 3950 Winkler Ext., Fort Myers, 274-0143 Monday through Friday Web site: www. Worship, 7 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Tuesday 9:30 a.m., Morning Prayer (in 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday Services continued on page 11 THE RIVER - MARCH 14, 2014 11 From page 10 Sunday Services 9:15 and 11 a.m. According to Tracey Galloway, CEO Children’s Sunday School 11 a.m. of CCMI, the need within the Southwest Storytelling Churches/Temples Reverend Jim Rosemergy. Our God is Florida community continues to grow. templebethel.com Affiliated: Union for Love, Our religion is Oneness, Our Race is “Currently, our Meals On Wheels Workshop Reform Judaism Human. 239-278-1511, www.unityoffortmy- ers.org. program delivers over 400 hot meals TEMPLE JUDEA (CONSERVATIVE) every day to the local area homebound 14486 A&W Bulb Road, Fort Myers, WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN 433-0201, Rabbi: Rabbi Marc Sack CHURCH community,” said Galloway. “Many times Minyan: Monday at 9 a.m. 9065 Ligon Court, Fort Myers, across we provide the only hot meal and social Religious Education: Sunday mornings from HealthPark Hospital, 481-2125 interaction for this segment of the com- and Wednesday evenings Services: Friday Senior Pastor: Robert Brunson munity each day. Our annual numbers night at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday morning at Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School are reaching over the 100,000 meals 9 a.m. Web site: www.tjswfl.org for all ages. 11 a.m. Blended Worship delivered mark and continue to grow.” THE NEW CHURCH www.westminsterfortmyers.org March For Meals is a national cam- The New Church of SWFL is located WORD OF LIFE CHURCH 2120 Collier Ave, Fort Myers, 274-8881; paign during the month of March, initi- 10811 Sunset Plaza Circ. #401, behind ated by the Meals On Wheels Association Zoomers. Rev. Gabriella Cahaley offici- Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 ates worship services on Sundays at 11 p.m. Bishop Gaspar and Michele Anastasi of America, which seeks to raise aware- a.m. during the season. Other worship ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH ness of senior hunger and to encourage events are held on the beach in Fort Myers 7401 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, action on the part of the local commu- Beach. See our webpage http://www.new- 481-4040, Interim Pastor Jim Eggert nity. churchflorida.com/ or call for more informa- Pastor Peter Weeks Sunday Services: Senior nutrition programs across the tion 239-481-5535. 8:30 a.m. Traditional; 10 a.m. Blended United States, like CCMI, promote March UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST Traditional and Contemporary; 11:30 a.m. For Meals in their local communities Kim Weitkamp CHURCH FORT MYERS Contemporary. Children’s Sunday School, through public events, partnerships with 13411 Shire Lane (off Daniels Parkway Adult /Teen Bible Classes, 10 a.m. local businesses, volunteer recruitment one mile west of I-75). Minister: The n March 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 Reverend Allison Farnum. Sunday services and fundraising initiatives. Community p.m., nationally acclaimed sto- and religious education at 10:30 a.m. For March For Meals Champions Week is a component of Oryteller Kim Weitkamp will show information on all church events call 561- March For Meals that utilizes the involve- a fun, easy way to pull numerous story 2700 or visit www.uucfm.org. Champions Week ment of local mayors and other local ideas out of personal experiences using UNITY OF BONITA SPRINGS personalities. her memory mapping and storybox Family Service 10 to 11 a.m. Healing Circle ommunity Cooperative Ministries, Scheduled participants during CCMI/ techniques. Members of the workshop 11 a.m. Hospitality and Fellowship, 11 a.m. Inc. announced that it will be host- March For Meals Community Champions Inspiring lesson, uplifting and dynamic will learn a quick, simple way to turn Cing Community Champions Week Week include: any interesting situation into a well- music, meditation in a loving environment. as part of its March For Meals campaign. Monday, March 17 – Earnest Graham, Service held at 28285 Imperial Street, rounded tale. Bonita Springs. Call 947-3100. Area dignitaries will be participating in NFL player, and Brian Hammon, Lee Participants will leave this workshop UNITY OF FORT MYERS the event to show their support for our County Commissioner with content that will contain all the 11120 Ranchette Rd, Fort Myers community’s homebound and hungry Wednesday, March 19 – Fort Myers bones of a good story. Whether a story seniors. Mayor Randy Henderson and WINK TV lover, a family storyteller, a performing news anchor Lois Thome teller or a public speaker, this workshop Thursday, March 20 – Lee County will help you build your repertoire and Sheriff Mike Scott enhance any presentation. Learn how to CCMI serves Fort Myers and the find your voice and transform life experi- greater Lee County area, including Bonita ences into spellbinding stories. Springs, Cape Coral and Lehigh Acres. The workshop is a Florida Storytelling CCMI works in partnership with United Association event produced by the Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades, Harry Tamiami Tale Tellers of Fort Myers. It Chapin Food Bank and regional commu- will be held at Covenant Presbyterian nity foundations as well as collaborating Church, Fellowship Hall, 2439 McGregor with fellow community and service groups Boulevard in Fort Myers. The cost is $15, including The School District of Lee cash requested. For more information or County and numerous churches, business- to RSVP, call Mary Lou Williams at 267- es and community support organizations. 6480 or email [email protected]. For more information, call 332-7687 Weitkamp is a nationally known or visit www.ccmileecounty.com. storyteller who has performed at fes- tivals throughout the country and at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee. For more Read us online at information about Weitkamp, visit www. kimweitkamp.com. IslandSunNews.com

Robert Beane Katherine Beane ST VINCENT DE PAUL TRAVEL CLUB bass baritone, has appeared throughout NAWAS International Travel A Legacy In Europe and the United States includ- ing Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. 12 Days: October 6-17 Song Concert Sarah Thompson Johansen, soprano, Visiting the following cities: t. Peter Lutheran Church will is a performer in opera, concert, host A Legacy In Song, a spe- recital and musical theatre. Shirley Roe, Amsterdam ͽ Bruges ͽ accompanist, is Artist-in-Residence at Scial concert event to be held on The Netherlands,France & London Belgium, Brussels ͽCaen ͽNormandy ͽ Tuesday, March 18 at 7 p.m. The con- St. Peter Lutheran Church and has cert will feature a lineup of world-class performed in concert with the Toledo Chartres ͽParis ͽ London and acclaimed soloists. Robert Beane, Symphony and worked with Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein. Hosted by St Vincent De Paul Travel Club tenor, appears in concert programs $ in Southwest Florida and on interna- The program will feature classical, Air/Land tour price from Fort Myers is 3,819 plus tional stages. Katherine Beane, mezzo Broadway, sacred and operatic selections. $680 government taxes/airline fuel surcharges soprano, is Professor of Voice at Drake Doors open 6:30 p.m. Free-will dona- This great trip is coming up quickly! If you are interested please contact University Community School of Music, tions will be accepted. St. Peter Lutheran Des Moines, Iowa. Douglas Renfroe, Church is located at 3751 Estero DAV E REIGLE AT (239) 693-0818 Boulevard in Fort Myers Beach. 12 THE RIVER - MARCH 14, 2014 With another week of warm weather everything in between, you Get That Tarpon behind us and our water temperature can catch a tarpon. No holding steady in the mid 70s, tarpon matter how many tarpon Gear Ready – sightings are becoming more and more you have caught or seen numerous. Although we are a roughly a caught in your life you They’re Here! month away from tarpon season kicking still see these fish make by Capt. Matt into high gear, reports of anglers catching jumps and moves you have Mitchell tarpon have already started to come in. never seen before. Add Most of these reports are coming from to that the sheer brute ith our anglers fishing the Cape Coral and Fort strength they possess and transition Myers bridges up the Caloosahatchee nothing else that swims Winto spring river and the Sword Point area southeast in our waters even comes now well under of Matlacha Pass. close to hooked a tarpon. way, each almost Twice this week while catching trout Simply put, no matter weekly cold front and mackerel just west of Regla Island, where in the world you seems shorter and I saw a small pod of rolling tarpon in fish, these are ultimate milder than the roughly the 50-pound range. I think most saltwater game fish. last. The windy of these tarpon we see early in the sea- My preferred way to conditions we are son are our resident fish just moving out catch tarpon is a spin- experiencing are pretty much normal from their winter haunts and not part of ning rod. I basically use for March, so fishing and finding places the major migration. With threadfin her- two types of spinning to catch fish is the challenge for anglers ring starting to show up in good numbers rods rigged a few different this month. this is a good indication that fishable ways. For live bait spin- Shiners have still been a little hit and numbers of tarpon are not that far away. ning rods I use a 71/2- to miss so the majority of my fishing is still Tarpon fishing without a doubt is my 8-foot medium heavy rod with live shrimp and cut ladyfish chunks. favorite fishing of the year. This fish offers rated 20- to 30-pound Add to that the clocks moving forward anglers of all skill levels a chance to do test. This longer rod helps one hour and it’s really a scramble with a battle with them using numerous meth- a lot when you need to small window of time to catch bait before ods and techniques. From a simple cut make a longer cast to pres- picking up clients at 8 a.m. bait rig to sight fishing on the fly rod and ent the bait to rolling fish. The reels on these rods are a 6500 series spinning reel filled full with about Send Us Your Fish Tales 300 yards of 50-pound braid. he River Weekly would like to hear from anglers about their catches. For terminal tackle on Send us details including tackle, bait and weather conditions, date of the live bait spinning rods Tcatch, species and weight, and include photographs with identification. I go with a 6-foot piece of Tarpon fishing last season with Capt. Matt Mitchell Drop them at the River Weekly, 1609 Hendry Street, Suite 15, Fort Myers, a 60- or 80-pound fluoro- include cut mullet, catfish tails and cut Florida 33901, or email to [email protected]. carbon leader. When the water is really ladyfish. These rods are cast out while the clear I might even drop down to as little boat is anchored and simply put in the as a 40- or 50-pound fluorocarbon leader rod holder until a fish picks up the bait. if that’s what it takes to get a bite. For a Ideally every tarpon would be sight- hook on this rig I go with a live bait circle fished in slick calm water, watching the Swim with hook anywhere from 4/0 to 8/0. The fish eat a well-presented bait. But realisti- size of the hook depends on the size of cally during windy and less than perfect the Fishes BOAT the live bait you’re fishing, the bigger the conditions cut bait can get it done when bait the bigger the hook. I fish this same nothing else will. My everyday tarpon rig freeline and with a float just above spread combines both of these methods, RENTALS the leader depending on the presentation clients fishing live baits under floats from I’m looking for. Use this set up with live the bow and cut baits out the back of the Fishing • Cabbage Key threadfin herring, pinfish and crabs. boat. Dolphin Watching My cut bait spinning rods are a little Start getting your tarpon tackle ready. Captains Available heavier and shorter. 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Purple passionflower is the host plant for several native butterflies photos by Gerri Reaves It will climb a fence or trellis with ten- Coral honeysuckle attracts butterflies and drils, but like coral vine, it also makes a birds Hardy trumpet vine attracts butterflies and hummingbirds good groundcover. Plant it in a sunny spot Plant Smart with dry well-drained soil. ers are about two inches long with yellow The coarse fern-like leaves of seven And talk about a win-win – the passion- centers. to fourteen inches long are made up of flower’s fruit makes a delicious jelly. Three Vines Pretty evergreen foliage – pairs of toothed leaflets. It produces a pod contain- Remember, if you want your butter- smooth, dark green oval leaves – makes ing winged seeds. fly garden to be successful, avoid using For Butterflies this woody vine an attractive cover for a Give it a sunny, well-drained location. pesticides and be sure to buy plants that fence or trellis or even a groundcover, with Fast-growing purple passionflower’s by Gerri Reaves haven’t been treated with them. stems reaching up to 15 feet long. It pre- (Passiflora incarnata) showy flowers Sources: Native Florida Plants by ooking for plants to attract butterflies fers full sun, but will tolerate some shade. bloom most of the year. Bluish purple and Robert G. Haehle and Joan Brookwell, to your yard? Try these colorful low- Trumpet vine (Campsis radicans) is up to three inches across, they are among A Gardener’s Guide to Florida’s Native Lmaintenance vines: another woody vine whose nectar attracts the most striking of native flowers, accent- Plants by Rufino Osorio, and Wildflowers Coral honeysuckle’s (Lonicera semper- butterflies and hummingbirds. Cluster of ed with many squiggly white and lavender of Florida Field Guide by Jaret C. Daniels virens) five-petaled tubular flowers attract three-inch long tubular flowers range in filaments. and Stan Tekiela. a variety of butterflies as well as the ruby- color from bright orange to red and bloom But the passionflower is a notable larval Plant Smart explores the plant life of throated hummingbird, which pollinates it. in the warmer months. host plant, too, attracting zebra longwing South Florida and sustainable landscape The small red berries attract birds such Salt- and cold-tolerant, it reaches up to and gulf fritillary butterflies, who consume practices. as thrushes, orioles, mockingbirds and 30 feet long. This fast-grower climbs and the three-lobed leaves. catbirds. clings with aerial rootlets, thus the other This extravagant vine is also known by The coral red or bright orange flow- common name, trumpet creeper. the hum-drum name maypop.

smart phones. Bird Viewing This park amenity was funded by the Read us online at IslandSunNews.com Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation, a Made Easy nonprofit organization that works with Lee County Parks & Recreation to enrich The Grow The Garden fundraiser At Lakes Park the park and enhance the community’s Grow The will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the ird viewing in Lakes Regional Park enjoyment of this natural resource. St. Charles Yacht Club in Fort Myers. just got easier. Lakes Regional More information on Lakes Park and Garden At Lakes Admission is $50 per person. To make BPark is a significant Southwest the foundation can be found at www. reservations, call 850-9564 or go to Florida nesting rookery but viewing the LakesPark.org. Lakes Regional Park is Regional Park www.lakespark.org. in south Fort Myers at 7330 Gladiolus hundreds of birds on their nests has been he nonprofit Lakes Park Lakes Regional Park is located in Drive. Visit www.leeparks.org or call 533- difficult until now. Enrichment Foundation will host South Fort Myers at 7330 Gladiolus 7575. The Lakes Park Enrichment TGrow The Garden, an afternoon Drive. Visit www.leeparks.org or call 533- Foundation has made it easier with the of chamber music by the Trio of the 7575. installation of a two-level wildlife viewing Americas, followed by a live auction, scope in the park with an adjacent color- Pine Island Farm silent art auction and refreshments on ful bird identification sign. Sunday, March 23. All proceeds benefit Miami Botanical The wildlife scope is located on the And Grove Tour the creation of a Children’s Learning bridge spanning the park’s main lake and oin your friends and neighbors on Garden, the next step along the devel- Gardens Trip has two viewing levels, with the upper Wednesday, March 19 for an edu- opment path of the Botanic Garden at he Kennedy Kruisers are off to level for adults and the lower level for Jcational day of fun on four farms/ Lakes Regional Park, which is a Lee commune with nature at the children and people who use wheelchairs. groves on Pine Island in Lee County. County Parks & Recreation site. TMiami Beach Botanical Gardens Lakes Park offers views of migrating Experience new trends, products and The mission of the Children’s on Wednesday, April 9. It includes a birds with more than 1,000 nests in the innovations in local agriculture and meet Learning Garden is to excite and educate Dutch treat lunch and shopping at the rookery during nesting season. White our enthusiastic farmers. young people about the fascinating life Bayside Market Place and a guided tour and glossy ibis, great blue and little blue The tour runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. of plants and their environmental impor- of the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens. herons, great egrets and the more famil- on Wednesday, March 19 starting and tance. Through self-directed exhibits, chil- The botanical garden is a 2.6-acre iar cattle egrets, tri-color herons, green concluding at Terry Park at the UF/IFAS dren will investigate the relationships of lush urban green space founded in 1962. herons and anhinga are in the park in Extension Office, 3410 Palm Beach Blvd. soil, water and sun to the growth of plant It was transformed in 2011 with a $1.2 abundance. Also seen regularly are bald in Fort Myers. A farm-raised lunch will life. At its completion, the Children’s million renovation designed by South eagles, osprey and black crown night be served at one of the host sites. The Learning Garden will be open to the Florida landscape architect Raymond herons. tour is $60 per person. public. Jungles. Identification of the different birds is For registration details, call Roy Art in a variety of mediums from Cost is $40 for members, $45 for now much easier with large, full-color Beckford at 533-7512 or email fbeck- painting to sculpture and textiles have non-members. Call 574-0575 to reserve signage showing the birds and describing [email protected]. Make checks payable been donated by talented area artists. All a seat. their characteristics. An easy scan of the to LCEOAB and mail to Urban Farm will be on display and available for silent This is a program of Lake Kennedy posted QR code provides more informa- Tour 2014, UF/IFAS, 3410 Palm Beach auction bidding following the Trio of the Senior Center, 400 Santa Barbara tion and can be brought up on visitors’ Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33916. Americas concert. Boulevard, Cape Coral. THE RIVER - MARCH 14, 2014 15 camps, free class Try It sessions and open event replaces the regular monthly busi- Alliance For Arts studio sessions, discounts on concert ness meeting. and theatre tickets and special exhibition The public is invited to attend. The Book Discussion opportunities. Visit ArtInLee.org or call day’s activities include a card party begin- he Alliance for the Arts monthly 939-2787 to learn more or become a ning at 10 a.m. Donations for door prizes, Member Gallery Book Club con- member today. raffle items and the silent auction are now tinues on Tuesday, March 18 being accepted. Information on these T items may be obtained by contacting Tina from 7 to 9 p.m. with a discussion of Fashion Show Laurie at 489-4701. The Hare with Amber Eyes: A Hidden A social hour and silent auction Inheritance by Edmund de Waal. This At Republican begin at 11 a.m. The fashion show and is a monthly exploration of literature luncheon begin at noon. Tickets are centered on artists, art history and art Women’s Club $30 each. Reservations are required by appreciation. Thursday, March 17 and may be made by Edmund de Waal is a world-famous t’s A Banner Day is the annual fashion contacting Tina Laurie at 489-4701. ceramicist. Having spent thirty years mak- show fundraiser being held by the Fort The Fort Myers Republican Women’s ing beautiful pots – which are then sold, IMyers Republican Women’s Club on Club is affiliated with the Florida collected, and handed on – he has a par- Tuesday, March 25 at The Helm Club, Federation of Republican Women and ticular sense of the secret lives of objects. The Landings in South Fort Myers. A the National Federation of Republican When he inherited a collection of 264 theme of red, white and blue will be uti- Women. Additional information about the tiny Japanese wood and ivory carvings, lized. club may be obtained by contacting the called netsuke, he wanted to know who Fashions by Worth New York will be president, Gaile Anthony, at 292-5212. had touched and held them, and how the featured, with club members serving as collection had managed to survive. the models. In addition, both Lee County And so begins this extraordinarily Sheriff Mike Scott and State Attorney moving memoir and detective story as Steve Russell will serve as escorts. The de Waal discovers both the story of the netsuke and of his family, the Ephrussis, over five generations. Club members must purchase their own A 19th century banking dynasty in copy of each book and pre-registration Paris and Vienna, the Ephrussis were as is encouraged. An active membership is rich and respected as the Rothchilds. Yet required. The club continues on Tuesday, by the end of the World War II, when the April 15 with Girl with a Pearl Earring netsuke were hidden from the Nazis in by Tracy Chevalier. Vienna, this collection of very small carv- Alliance individual memberships are ings was all that remained of their vast $50 per year; families can join for $75 empire. per year and college students can join The Member Gallery Book Club meets for $15. 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Beach Art Bazaar he annual Fort Myers Beach Art TAssociation Art Bazaar will be on March 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Santini Marina Plaza. Members will have their original artwork for sale including framed and unframed work and cards. This is a fundraiser for the scholarship awards given by the art asso- ciation each April to local senior art students from Cypress Lake Center for the Arts and Cypress Lake High School who are going on to study art in college. The students exhibit their work at the associa- tion’s gallery April 11 to 17 with an awards recep- tion on April 13. For more information, call 463- 3909.

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Bobbi Robertson’s eggshell art Angela Aradia demonstrating raku pottery Sampson and Jim Sobel (stone sculpting), Gloria Winer (wire and cloth) and Rose ave you ever wanted to know how chain maille armor is made, or how to Young (weaving). The artist demonstrations carve an eggshell or bird feather? On Saturday, March 15, the Alliance for will take place inside the Alliance main Hthe Arts will host more than a dozen members of the Southwest Florida Fine classroom and outside on the GreenMarket Craft Guild, who will demonstrate their specialties during Artists@Work. grounds. Analilia Clay’s Bird Feather Carving This free, family friendly day runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the weekly The craft guild is comprised of local arti- Alliance GreenMarket. Participating artists include Angela Aradia and Al Liccardi sans, craftsmen and craftswomen. Its members combine old world craftsmanship with (raku pottery), Jenny Burnham (Kumihimo braided jewelry), Analilia Clay (bird feather contemporary techniques to produce unique works of art. carving), Dee Cooper (bead weaving), Kathy Erickson (pine needle baskets), Dale The Alliance for the Arts is at 10091 McGregor Boulevard just south of Colonial Uelitz (chain maille), Renee Farr (mosaic), Petra Kaiser (fused glass), Phil Krym (wood Boulevard in Fort Myers. turning), Sherry Moesch (Viking knit jewelry), Bobbi Robertson (eggshell art), Trudy

Navarro attends FGCU with support eracy and the local programs to promote from the Steinway Piano Society as well literacy have changed lives. as the Myra N. and Van Zandt Williams “Imagine a world without words,” said Jr. Scholarship Fund and the Eva Sugden Sarah Owen, president and CEO of the Gomez Scholarship. foundation. “Thousands in our communi- “Priscila has matured into one of the ty can’t read and are isolated as a result.” finest pianists of her generation,” Baron According to Owen, the community says. “At 19 her future is limitless.” discussion enters the lives of people Established in 2006, the Bower involved in regional literacy programs. School attracts and cultivates gifted musi- Attendees will get an intimate look as the cians from around the world with degree stories are told through first-person selfie programs in music education and per- videos and reflection with program coor- formance and state-of-the-art studio and dinators. Participants will see the impact concert facilities. of literacy training on families and engage Tickets can be purchased online at in dialogue on improving literacy in the www.fgcu.edu/CAS/BSM/concerts.html. Southwest Florida community. For more information, contact Dr. Baron Partners in the literacy initiative are at 590-7209 or [email protected]. the Literacy Council Gulf Coast, Edison State College, Lee County Public Library, PACE Center for Girls, Scott Fischer Michael Baron and Priscila Navarro Conversation Enterprises and the Southwest Florida support scholarships as well as competi- Reading Festival. Two-Piano tion travel for FGCU piano majors. The On Literacy At The Lee County Library System concert is sponsored in part by Steinway organizes this free annual reading festi- Concert By Rising Piano Society and Greg and Sara Billings. Reading Festival val to inform the community about the An award-winning concert pianist, resources and services available at their Star And Mentor Baron performs more than 40 concerts hat does a “selfie” video have local libraries and to remind them these to do with literacy in Southwest master concert pianist and his each year, including annual tours of resources and services are free with a Europe and engagements in the United WFlorida? A lot when it comes to library card. award-winning student will com- States, Asia and South America. In addi- communication. The Southwest Florida For more information, call 274-5900 Abine their talents in a two-piano Community Foundation will lead a benefit concert on Thursday, March 20 tion to performing as a recitalist, a soloist or visit www.floridacommunity.com. with orchestras and a chamber musician, conversation on literacy and its overall at Florida Gulf Coast University. effects on the community using selfie Michael Baron, professor and head he leads master classes and recruits prom- ising musicians from around the world for videos during the Southwest Florida of keyboard studies in FGCU’s Bower Reading Festival on Saturday, March School of Music and the Arts, and Priscila the Bower School. Baron discovered Navarro at the 15 from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Harborside Navarro, a piano major who has played Event Center, 1375 Monroe Street in Carnegie Hall and won international National Conservatory of Peru when she Send your was 15. downtown Fort Myers. competitions, will perform at 7 p.m. The foundation, along with its partners editorial copy to: in the U. Tobe Recital Hall. They will While studying with Baron, Navarro has won four major international compe- in a regional literacy initiative, will open play works by Mozart, Rachmaninoff, the conversation using formal and infor- [email protected] Debussy, Saint-Saëns and Lutoslawski on titions including those devoted to Chopin, Beethoven and Liszt. She has studied and mal research methods along with selfie twin Steinway concert grand pianos. videos produced by those facing the chal- Tickets are $50, and proceeds will performed in Europe and presented a solo recital at Carnegie Hall in 2013. lenges of literacy to demonstrate how lit- THE RIVER - MARCH 14, 2014 17 Join us St. Patrick’s Day Tropical Outdoor Patio Seating

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in French history. Thanks to a kind A Musical Bishop (Derrick Stevens), he builds a new life and false identity. When Fantine Phenomenon At (Amanda Kuchinski), who has been forced into prostitution, literally drops at Broadway Palm his feet, Valjean shows mercy and prom- by Di Saggau ises to care for her young child, Cosette (Annabel Crater, alternating with Sarah revolution is Best). under way Fifteen years later, a grown Cosette Aat Broadway (Kayleen Seidl) falls for a radical student Palm as they pres- Marius (Nick Lerew). Eponine (Elizabeth ent Les Miserables, McMonagle), who also loves Marius, based on Victor delivers a beautiful rendition of On My Hugo’s classic Own. Young Gavroche (Henry Crater, novel. This is an alternating with Carson Maschmeier) is epic story and an another favorite who pulls at your heart- epic production strings. All the characters, and there are that Broadway many, collide with the Paris student upris- Palm has pulled off in magnificent fash- ings of 1832. ion. The talent on stage is phenomenal. The production is blessed with com- Students at the barricade in a scene from Les Miserables From the leads to the chorus members, pelling lead performances. From Green’s innkeepers Mr. and Mrs. Thenardier survival of the human spirit. Director whenever someone sings, they have opening Soliloquy to Who Am I? and (John Anker Bow and Andrea Spencer Brian Enzman and set designer Robert the perfect voice. The show runs three Bring Him Home, he genuinely connects Christensen). Kovach worked together for over six hours including intermission, and there with the audience. Clough looks like a Les Miz is the world’s longest running months on the set alone. is never a lull in what is transpiring on young Russell Crowe but sings so much musical, seen by over 65 million people Les Miserables will be at Broadway stage. better. His Soliloquy on the bridge is in 42 countries. The size and scope of Palm through April 12. Reservations can When prisoner number 24601, Jean exceptional. The People’s Song, sung by this production is the largest Broadway be made by calling 278-4422, by visiting Valjean (Austin Riley Green), breaks the revolutionary Enjolras (Jesse Corbin), Palm has tackled, and they are up to the www.BroadwayPalm.com or by stop- parole, he is hunted by the merciless Marius and other students, fills one with challenge. The costumes, the sets, the ping by the box office at 1380 Colonial Inspector Javert (Adam Clough) through- emotion, as does the stirring One Day lighting, the direction... everything works Boulevard in Fort Myers. I liked it so out some of the most tumultuous years More. Adding a comic touch are the in this timeless musical testament to the much, I’m going back to see it again. THE RIVER - MARCH 14, 2014 19 overseeing 27 locations covering a 10-county area in Southwest Florida. A graduate of Housing Authority Board Members New York University’s Master of Social Work program, he is a licensed social worker. D’Alessandro is a native Floridian, born and raised in Fort Myers. He graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in journalism in 1961 and later received his juris doctor degree from Stetson College of Law in 1964. In 1967, D’Alessandro was appointed the assistant state attorney for Lee County. Two years later, Governor Claude Kirk appointed him the state attorney for the newly created 20th Judicial Circuit. At age 30, D’Alessandro was the youngest state attorney to ever hold such a position. After his appointment in 1969, he was elected to office for eight consecutive terms. After serving Lee County in this capacity for 35 years, D’Alessandro retired from the State Attorney’s Office in 2002 and is now a partner of the firm Goldberg, Racila, D’Alessandro and Noone, LLC. For more information, visit www.hacfm.org or call 344-3220.

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We are part of the islands a Let us help you become part of them too THE RIVER - MARCH 14, 2014 21 Bogaerts who made his major league debut Red Sox GM Not Sitting On His late last season and started all six games in the team’s World Series run. Laurels; Looks To New Challenges Cherington decided to go with Bogaerts by Ed Frank this year instead of veteran Stephen Drew who had a $14.1 million qualifying offer hen your team is the World Series champion and you from the Red Sox that he rejected, looking have been named baseball’s Major League Executive of for a multi-year contract. At the time of Wthe Year, the obvious question is how do you improve this writing, Drew was still at home await- when you’re riding the top of the mountain? ing an offer. These pinnacles of success, however, do not fly with Ben “Drew is a good guy and a major league Cherington, general manager of the Boston Red Sox, who states shortstop. He ought to be playing and emphatically that it’s a new season and “high expectations are should get an offer,” Cherington said. expected every year in Boston. We expect this when we sign The Red Sox have been a leader in the up.” use of sabermetrics, a statistical approach Cherington’s well-chronicled success was last year’s sports to analyzing the effectiveness of ballplayers story of the year. His shrewd off-season acquisitions and the hir- in several areas such as on-base percent- ing of John Farrell as manager brought Boston a World Series ages etc. winner, reversing a disastrous 2012 last-place finish. Asked whether sabermetrics outweighs The previous season’s failure was attributable to several factors, chief of which was in the importance of scouting, Cherington Bobby Valentine, the cantankerous field manager, who was fired after one season. It said they employ the best of both along has been reported that Valentine was not Cherington’s choice but was overruled by with the medical history of a player. “You Boston ownership. cannot ignore one over the other.” Ben Cherington, General Manager, Boston “We had some things we had to correct after that season,” he said. “It wasn’t dif- He gave credit to former Red Sox Red Sox ficult after the year we had in 2012,” he added. General Manager Theo Epstein who con- Foremost among the corrections was the hiring of Farrell, a former Red Sox pitch- stantly worked to refine the blend of scouting and the statistical approach to baseball. ing coach, who had managed the Toronto Blue Jays for two seasons. Epstein and Jed Hoyer, a former Red Sox assistant GM, have moved onto the Cherington explained that baseball is a game of change and to remain winning, Chicago Cubs where they are attempting to revive that moribund franchise. changes are a constant. Told that Cubs fans are beginning to become restless with their continued losing This past off-season he signed veteran catcher A. J. Pierzynski to replace the ways, Cherington said “that’s expected” during the rebuilding process. departed Jarrod Saltalamacchia and to complement Red Sox catcher David Ross. A “Both (Epstein and Hoyer) are bright and savvy and have stocked the club with durable, fiery competitor throughout his 13-year major league career, Pierzynski hit loads of talent. The fans will see the results,” he said. .272 with 70 RBIs last season with the Texas Rangers. He leads all active catchers in With never-ending responsibilities as general manager, and heading a staff of 150 career games with 1,678. to 200 scouts, coaches, trainers, medical and administrative personnel, Cherington He said a second off-season priority was the re-signing of first-baseman Mike Napoli admitted it’s a job with seldom a day off. who appeared in 139 games for Boston last season in his first year with the club. But the results speak for themselves. With three World Series championships in the Cherington inked Napoli through 2015 for a reported $32 million. last 10 years, the Red Sox have reigned supreme in major league baseball. The Red Sox own baseball’s second- best rated prospect is shortstop Xander

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By consolidating these investments, more light into your home, sprucing up Each season ticketholder may also From page 9 you might save money and paperwork your investment picture can help you purchase one ticket to the University of Georgia Bulldogs game set for November – and more importantly, you may find brighten your financial outlook. And these Fort Myers Fare improvements can help you in all the sea- 1 at EverBank Field in Jacksonville. it easier, with all your investments under Tickets are $120 and include the cost of 337-3377. one roof, to follow a single, unified invest- sons of your life. Jennifer Basey is a financial advisor the game ticket, a pro-rated Booster con- NERVOUS NELLIE’S CRAZY ment strategy. tribution and a scholarship fund donation. WATERFRONT EATERY • Seal “cracks.” Over time, the grout in Fort Myers. She can be reached at [email protected]. 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Shell Point Aquatic Center Construction Team, from left, Dave Heuring, RDg Planning & Design; Steve Morrison, Johnson Engineering; Mark Valin, Andy Powell, and Jeff Sinatra, Wright Construction Group; Julie Nipper and Bob Southern, Shell Point Retirement Community; Tom Fritz and Kim Richardson, Jackson Pools

Shell Point Resort Services and Management Team, from left, Craig Norling, Leslie Brand, Mary Franklin, Bob Southern, President Peter Dys, Scott Moore, Cheryl Cooper, Melanie Brod and Michelle Smith hell Point Retirement Community recently held a ribbon cutting for the LifeQuest Aquatic Center with key executives, project supporters and resi- Sdents. After the ribbon cutting, Shell Point residents took tours of the new $2 million Aquatic Center, which features a 99,000-gallon main recreation pool with two lap lanes, a zero-entry access, and shallow and deep water areas. The Aquatic Center also has a 23,000-gallon therapy pool with an easy-access ramp and an adaptable water chair for those needing assistance entering the pool. There is also a seven-person hot tub, an old-Florida style pool house, a Chickee Hut shade struc- ture, shade sails over the pool, and lounge areas. The eight-month project was completed by Wright Construction Group, Jackson Pools, Johnson Engineering, RDg Planning & Design and Winter Interiors. The LifeQuest Aquatic Center replaces the original Island pool, which was constructed in 1968. Shell Point Wellness staff members were on hand to talk with residents about the fitness class schedule, including popular water exercise classes and new specialty Shell Point residents and staff held a ribbon cutting at the new LifeQuest Aquatic Center aquatic classes. on the brain, respiratory system and other internal organs. Residents also attended a special afternoon presentation about preventing, For more than 30 years, Dr. Becker has researched the positive effects reversing or controlling chronic disease through aquatic exercise. Dr. Bruce Becker, that aquatic exercise can have on the human body. A clinical professor in the an internationally-recognized expert in the field of aquatic exercise, explained how Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington, Dr. Becker it can be a remarkably effective tool for battling high blood pressure, obesity, insulin is an adjunct research professor at Washington State University, where he directs resistance and other chronic illnesses. His presentation was filled with information the National Aquatic and Sports Medicine Institute. He has researched, written and about the many physical benefits of exercising in the water, including positive effects lectured extensively in the field of aquatic exercise for more than 30 years and is a frequent speaker at the World Aquatic Health Conference. “The LifeQuest Aquatic Center represents the power of our joint efforts to make this project a reality,” said Shell Point President Peter Dys. “This project would not Calendar Girls Audition For TV Show be possible without Shell Point residents’ generous endorsement and support for growth and change. Today, we celebrate our success.” LifeQuest is Shell Point’s balanced approach to wellness that emphasizes six dimensions of wellness: physical, emotional, spiritual, community/social, educa- tional and natural environment. The LifeQuest Aquatic Center is the newest key community amenity that embodies the active lifestyle and fuels mind, body and spirit. Residents throughout all levels of care can benefit from the versatility of the LifeQuest Aquatic Center – without any barriers regarding age or physical condition – and refresh, rejuvenate or recover as they benefit from water’s role in their own health and well-being. To learn more about Shell Point, visit www.shellpoint.org or call 1-800-780- 1131.

Animal Shelter Needs Towels And Blankets ee County Animal Services is in need of large towels and blankets for the shel- ter animals. They are used for the animals’ care and comfort in their kennels Land for post surgery care. Animal Services takes in approximately 800 animals each month so maintaining a The Calendar Girls large supply of linens is crucial. Items do not need to be new. Anyone interested in donating towels, blankets or other items such cat litter, bleach, howcasing a variety of talent from across the nation, NBC’s hit competi- paper towels or pet food may take them to the shelter Monday through Saturday dur- tion series America’s Got Talent is a true celebration of the American spirit. ing business hours or drop them off at the front door after hours. SRecently, The Calendar Girls participated in America’s Got Talent auditions The shelter is located at 5600 Banner Drive in Fort Myers, next to the Lee County at the Miami Convention Center, representing Southwest Florida and competing Sheriff’s Office. against the hottest performers from across the country. On May 27, America’s Got Donations may also be dropped off at many Publix Supermarket locations through- Talent will air footage from The Calendar Girls’ Miami audition. Don’t miss your out Lee County. Look for the blue bins with Animal Services signs. “favorite local girls” on NBC. DID YOU KNOWTHE RIVER - MARCH 14, 2014 25 TRIVIA TEST SPORTS QUIZ 1. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the island of Cyprus located? 1. In 2013, Michael Cuddyer set a Colorado Rockies record for most consecutive games reaching 2. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of adult alligators called? base in a season (46). Who had held the mark? 3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the Koh-i-noor? 2. Who holds the record for most doubles in a season? 4. LITERATURE: What was the name of the monster in Mary Shelley’s novel 3. The Texans’ Andre Johnson, in 2012, became the second NFL player to have 100 catches and “Frankenstein”? 1,500 receiving yards in at least three seasons. Who was the first? 5. RELIGION: Which religion espouses the Eightfold Path? 4. In the 2012-13 college basketball season, Ben McLemore broke the Kansas freshman single- 6. OLYMPICS: A “Salchow” jump is employed in which winter sport? game scoring record with 36 points. Who had held the mark? 7. HISTORY: How many banks of oars were used in an ancient warship called the tri- 5. During the 1970s, “Original Six” NHL teams made up 15 of the 20 teams that played in the reme? Stanley Cup Finals. Which two teams appeared the most times? 8. SYMBOLS: What is the shape of a trefoil? 6. In 2013, Usain Bolt tied for the top spot in world championship career medals for men in track 9. SCIENCE: What is phototropism? and field, with 10. Who also has 10? 10. LANGUAGE: What does the acronym BTU stand for? 7. Who has won golf’s U.S. Senior Open the most times?

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AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) 112 days after becoming the world’s first PUZZLE ANSWERS ★★★★ You stand out this week as the best friend a recipient of a permanent artificial heart. The My Stars friend can have. But be careful that you don’t 61-year-old dentist spent the last four months FOR WEEK OF MARCH 17, 2014 take too many bows, or you might see grati- of his life at the University of Utah Medical ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Although tude replaced with resentment. Center attached to a 350-pound console that you tend to bore easily and leave others to PISCES (February 19 to March 20) What pumped air in and out of the aluminum-and- finish what you start, this is one time when seems to be an ideal investment should be plastic implant through a system of hoses. you’d be wise to complete things on your checked out thoroughly before you snap at own. Then you can move on to something the offer and find yourself hooked by an STRANGE BUT TRUE new. expensive scam. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your inde- BORN THIS WEEK: Your wisdom is • It was celebrated Russian novelist cision about a personal situation might come matched by your generosity. You are a person Fyodor Dostoyevsky who made the follow- out of those mixed signals you’re getting. who people know they can rely on. ing sage observation: “Talking nonsense is Best not to make any commitments until you the sole privilege mankind possesses over the have a better sense of how things are going. THIS WEEK IN HISTORY other organisms. It’s by talking nonsense that GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A dispute one gets to the truth! I talk nonsense, there- appears to be getting out of hand. But you • On March 17, 1834, Gottlieb Daimler, fore I’m human.” should be able to step in and bring it all who in 1890 founded an engine and car com- • If you can foretell the future by looking under control soon. Be patient. News about a pany bearing his name, is born in Germany. at fingernail clippings, you’re practicing ony- potential career move might be delayed. In 1885, he and Wilhelm Maybach developed chomancy. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Career a new version of the four-stroke internal- • The name of the islands of Hawaii is obligations could interfere with important combustion engine, which they attached to thought to come from a word in an early personal plans. But using a combination of a wooden bicycle, creating what has been Polynesian language meaning “place of the common sense and compromise helps resolve referred to as the world’s first motorcycle. gods.” the dilemma to everyone’s satisfaction. • On March 19, 1842, French writer de • You might be surprised to learn that LEO (July 23 to August 22) A stressful Balzac’s play “Les Ressources de Quinola” before novelist Salman Rushdie wrote “The situation drains some of your energy reserves. opens to an empty house, thanks to a failed Satanic Verses” and had a fatwa issued But you soon bounce back in time to finish publicity stunt. Hoping to create a buzz, the against him by the Supreme Leader of Iran, your tasks and enjoy a well-deserved week- writer circulated a rumor that tickets were he worked in advertising, coming up with end getaway. sold out. Unfortunately, most of his fans slogans for candy companies. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This stayed home. • If you’re like the average woman, you is a good time to throw a party for friends • On March 20, 1852, Harriet Beecher will kiss 15 men, go on four disastrous dates, and colleagues and surprise them with your Stowe’s anti-slavery novel, “Uncle Tom’s be stood up once and suffer heartbreak twice dazzling domestic skills. You also might want Cabin,” is published. The book was so widely before you meet the man you want to settle to reconsider that career move you put on read that when President Abraham Lincoln down with. hold. met Stowe, he reportedly said, “So this is the • In 2009, Japanese scientists revealed that LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) little lady who made this big war.” the human body emits a very slight, yet per- A sudden change of mind by someone you • On March 22, 1933, President Franklin ceptible, glow. After using a special camera relied on could cause a delay in moving D. Roosevelt signs the Beer and Wine to study a sample of men in their 20s, they ahead with your plans. But those whom Revenue Act. The law levied a federal tax on found that intensity of the glow varies, with you’ve helped out before are prepared to all alcoholic beverages to raise revenue for the lowest point at around 10 a.m. and the return the favor. the federal government and gave individual brightest at 4 a.m. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) states the option to impose further regula- • Horses can tell each other apart just by You start the week feeling too shy to speak tions. the sound of their whinnies. up in front of others. However, your self- • On March 18, 1942, the War Relocation • It is traditional in Scotland to “blacken assurance soon takes over, giving you the Authority is created to “take all people of the bride.” In this process, a soon-to-wed confidence you need to make yourself heard. Japanese descent into custody.” Earl Warren woman is abducted by friends, covered in SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to (who would go on to become chief justice honey, eggs, sauce and feathers, then taken December 21) One way to deal with a pesky of the Supreme Court) claimed that a lack around town on a pub crawl. personal dilemma this week is to meet it of evidence of sabotage among the Japanese • In ancient Rome, slaves with red hair head-on. Insist on an explanation of why the population proved nothing, as they were commanded a higher price from buyers. situation reached this point and what can be merely biding their time. done to change it. • On March 21, 1963, Alcatraz Prison in THOUGHT FOR THE DAY CAPRICORN (December 22 to January San Francisco Bay closes down and transfers 19) The creative Capricorn finds several its last prisoners. At its peak use in 1950s, “What is laid down, ordered, factual is outlets for her or his talents this week. Also “The Rock,” or “America’s Devil Island,” never enough to embrace the whole truth: note that while a romantic connection looks housed more than 200 inmates at the maxi- life always spills over the rim of every cup.” promising, remember to allow it to develop mum-security facility. -- Boris Pasternak on its own. • On March 23, 1983, Barney Clark dies, 26 THE RIVER - MARCH 14, 2014

Snapper Tandoori 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped 4 cloves garlic 1/3 cup vinegar salt to taste 1 tablespoon ground coriander seeds 1 tablespoon ground cumin seeds 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1/2 cup olive oil 4 (6-ounce) snapper fillets chutney In a blender, combine ginger, garlic, vinegar, salt, coriander, cumin, cayenne and oil together to form a fine paste. Spread paste over fillets; marinate for 1-2 hours in the refrigerator. Pre-heat the broiler on highest heat. Place the mari- nated fillets on a foil lined broiling pan; broil for about 8-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with your favorite chutney.

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We Part-Time Sales Associate Hourly, Daily, Weekly Sanibel & Captiva • 239-565-0471 are proud to be an eco-friendly, green & a Full-Time Assistant Manager! Sanibel Lic. #11412 Lee Co. Lic. #051047 company. Call Natalie at 239-785-9688 or Applicants Must regularly Sew, Craft or and Monthly. ☼NS 1/4 PC TFN email [email protected]. Quilt! Contact (239) 472-2893 for details. Captiva Island 472-5800 ☼ NS 3/7 CC 3/28 ☼NS 3/14 CC 3/28 ☼RS 1/4 NC TFN HUGE SALE Lots of stuff from soup to nuts, very clean. Don’t miss this one! 956 Fitzhugh Street, Sanibel (turn at Schnapper’s Hots). ROGER NODRUFF ELECTRIC SCARNATO LAWN SERVICE VEHICLE FOR SALE Friday and Saturday, March 14 and 15, Lic# EC12002788. HELP WANTED 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lawn Service, Shrubs and Tree Trimming ☼NS 3/14 CC 3/14 Call Roger 239-707-7203. Weeding, Installation of Plants, Trees and Immediate part time position Aqualink - Motor Controls. Mulch (one month free service available) at Grog Shop liquor store 2008 ADLY MOTOR SCOOTER Offi ce & Store Maint. Joe Scarnato (239) 849-6163 on Sanibel. ☼RS 6/7 CC TFN Call Rick at 472-1682 for interview. 6k miles, 49cc, red [email protected] ☼ ☼ RS 3/14 CC 3/21 Very reliable. $500 RS 1/25 BM TFN Great island vehicle! SANIBEL- SHELL HARBOR 579-0448, on island 10 FAMILY GARAGE SALE ☼NS 2/21 CC 3/14 926 Lindgren Blvd, Friday & Sat. 3/14 &15, 8 AM. Furniture, Italian Wine AFFORDABLE HOME CARE HELP WANTED Glasses, Antiques, Jewelry, Lots of great HomeCare Services VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Home Accessories, Kitchenware, Dishes, With A Difference Specializing in FOR SALE Ceiling Fan, Bedding, Lighting, Shell Art Alzheimer’s,Parkinson,Stroke etc. Volunteers needed for light general and Art, Books, Hats, Handbags, Clothing, Live-in’s, 8 hrs, 24 hrs. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED maintenance. Call (CHR) Community Exercise Equipment, Pool Figurines, FBI Background Check available. Volunteers needed for the Housing & Resources, Inc. 472-1189. too much to list, all wonderful items. ☼NS 11/1 NC TFN BUY SELL TRADE Licensed & Insured. After School Program which runs ☼NS 3/14 CC 3/14 References Available, call Mon.-Th, 2:30 – 3:15 pm Cell: 561-509-4491 or 239-963-8449 call Linda Reynolds 472-1617 GARAGE THRIFT SALE ☼NS 10/25 CC TFN ☼RS 1/4 NC TFN 2431 Periwinkle Way www.SanibelSeaLifeGallery.com CASA BELLA ☼RS 2/7 CC TFN COMMUNITY SALE 16320 DUBLIN CIRCLE, SOUTH FORT MYERS S. FL LINE DANCE VOLUNTEER/ OFF KELLY ROAD, With Robert Robitaille JOB OPPORTUNITIES WANTED TO BUY NEAR SUPER TARGET STORE Line dance classes. Fun and great PAID volunteer opportunities to seniors, SATURDAY MARCH 15, 8AM-1PM exercise with energetic instructor. All age 55 and over, to tutor/mentor children ☼NS 3/14 CC 3/14 styles of music! No experience or partner in elementary schools & after-school CASH PAID FOR required. Audience: adults and seniors. programs. Offering a stipend, mileage MILITARY ITEMS First 30 minutes of class is an instruction reimbursement, annual physical, holiday, 3883 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel, Fl Cash Paid For Old Military Items. for beginners. Call 239-245-8196 or cell vacation, and sick pay – all tax exempt. Phone: 239-472-3644, ext 1 Medals, Swords, Uniforms, 954-309-3778. Welcome all... Providing struggling school children a helmets, old guns, awards & more. HUGE GARAGE SALE ☼RS 11/15 CC TFN Fax: 239-472-2334 chance to succeed in school, and offering www.crowclinic.org Local Toll Free 1-866-440-3280 6039 Dinkins Lake Road opportunities that will last a lifetime. HELP US PLEASE!! ☼RS 3/7 CC 5/30 Sat 15 March 9:00-4:00 Call Joan at The Dr. Piper Center at High end shoes, clothes, antiques, 239-332-5346. We need volunteers for: antique wood stove, funiture, ☼NS 1/17 NC TFN Clinic emergency patient admissions desk household items, and art work and baby animal feeders ☼NS 3/14 CC 3/14 Visitor education center greeters and gift shop cashiers CROW - (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or [email protected] ☼RS 1/31 NC TFN

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SUDOKU Emergency ...... 911 Lee County Sheriff’s Offi ce ...... 477-1200 To play Sudoku: Florida Marine Patrol ...... 332-6966 Florida Highway Patrol ...... 278-7100 Complete the grid so Poison Control ...... 1-800-282-3171 HealthPark Medical Center ...... 1-800-936-5321 that every row, column Ft. Myers Chamber of Commerce ...... 332-3624 Foundation for Quality Childcare ...... 425-2685 and every 3x3 box Ft. Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce ...... 454-7500 contains the numbers Fort Myers Beach Library ...... 463-9691 Lakes Regional Library ...... 533-4000 1 through 9 (the same Lee County Chamber of Commerce ...... 931-0931 Post Offi ce ...... 1-800-275-8777 number cannot appear Visitor & Convention Bureau ...... 338-3500 ARTS more than once in a Alliance for the Arts ...... 939-2787 row, column or 3x3 box.) Art of the Olympians Museum & Gallery ...... 332-5055 Arts For ACT Gallery & Studio ...... 337-5050 There is no guessing Art League Of Fort Myers ...... 275-3970 Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall ...... 481-4849 and no math involved, BIG ARTS ...... 395-0900 just logic. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre ...... 278-4422 Cultural Park Theatre ...... 772-5862 Edison Festival of Light ...... 334-2999 answer on page 27 Florida Repertory Theatre at the Arcade ...... 332-4488 Florida West Arts ...... 948-4427 Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers...... 472-0168 Gulf Coast Symphony ...... 489-1800 Harmony Chorus, Charles Sutter, Pres ...... 481-8059 Naples Philharmonic ...... 239-597-1111 The Schoolhouse Theater ...... 472-6862 S.W. Florida Symphony ...... 418-0996 Pets Of The Week Theatre Conspiracy ...... 936-3239 Young Artists Awards ...... 574-9321 ello, my name is Megan and I am a CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS black and tan spayed female Belgian Angel Flight ...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL HMalinois mix 1½ years old. For some Animal Refuge Center ...... 731-3535 reason I get overlooked here at the shelter. American Business Women Association ...... 357-6755 Audubon of SWFL ...... 339-8046 Probably because I’m usually curled up on Audubon Society ...... 472-3156 my bed passing the time away till it’s my Caloosahatchee Chapter DAR ...... 482-1366 turn to go outside. I’m just well behaved and Caloosahatchee Folk Society ...... 321-4620 calm. They say a picture says a thousand Cape Chorale Barbershop Chorus ...... 1-855-425-3631 words and mine should say what a beautiful, Cape Coral Stamp Club ...... 542-9153 sweet, friendly, low-maintenance, people- duPont Company Retirees ...... 454-1083 loving girl I am. Adoption fee: $75. Edison Porcelain Artists ...... 415-2484 Hi, I’m Placo, a neutered male domestic Ft Myers UDC Chapter 2614 (United Daughters of the Confederacy ® ...... 728-3743 short haired black and white cat age 2 ½ Friendship Force Of SW FL ...... 561-9164 years. The Horticulture and Tea Society ...... 472-8334 Comments: One of the first things you Horticultural Society ...... 472-6940 might notice about me is that I look like I’m Lee County Genealogical Society ...... 549-9625 wearing a toupee and a bad one at that! Lee Trust for Historic Preservation ...... 939-7278 It’s just part of my quirky personality. I love NARFE(National Active & Retired Federal Employees ...... 482-6713 attention and don’t mind entertaining you Navy Seabees Veterans of America ...... 731-1901 Paradise Iowa Club of SWFL ...... 667-1354 to get it. I’m not all about fun and games, Sons of Confederate Veterans ...... 332-2408 though. I am lovable guy with a serious side Southwest Florida Fencing Academy ...... 939-1338 too.\ You could say I’m the total package, Southwest Florida Music Association ...... 561-2118 toupee and all. Kiwanis Clubs: Adoption fee: $50 or $10 if you adopt Fort Myers Beach...... 765-4254 or 454-8090 me on Cat Tuesday (all Tuesdays during Megan ID# 578742 Fort Myers Edison ...... 694-1056 March). photos by squaredogphoto.com Fort Myers South ...... 691-1405 For information about this week’s Gateway to the Islands...... 415-3100 Iona-McGregor...... 482-0869 pets, call 533-7387 (LEE-PETS) or log Lions Clubs: on to Animal Services’ website at www. Fort Myers Beach...... 463-9738 LeeLostPets.com. When calling, refer Fort Myers High Noon ...... 466-4228 to the animal’s ID number. The website Estero/South Fort Myers ...... 898-1921 updates every hour so you will be able to Notre Dame Club of Lee County ...... 768-0417 see if these or any other pets are still avail- POLO Club of Lee County...... 477-4906 able. Rotary Club of Fort Myers ...... 332-8158 The shelter is open for adoptions from Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society ...... 472-6940 United Way of Lee County ...... 433-2000 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through United Way 211 Helpline (24 hour) ...... 211 or 433-3900 Saturday. The shelter is located at 5600 AREA ATTRACTIONS Banner Drive, Fort Myers, next to the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum ...... 395-2233 Lee County Sheriff’s Office, off Six Mile Burrough’s Home ...... 337-9505 Cypress Parkway. Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium ...... 275-3435 All adoptions include spay/neuter sur- Edison & Ford Winter Estates ...... 334-3614 gery, age-appropriate vaccinations, rabies Fort Myers Skate Park ...... 321-7558 vaccination and county license if three Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium ...... 321-7420 JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge ...... 472-1100 months or older, flea treatment, worming, Koreshan State Historic Site ...... 239-992-0311 heartworm test for dogs six months and Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center ...... 765-8101 over, feline AIDS and leukemia test for Skatium ...... 321-7510 cats, training DVD, 10-day health guaran- Southwest Florida Historical Society ...... 939-4044 tee, and a bag of Science Diet pet food. Southwest Florida Museum of History ...... 321-7430 The adoption package is valued at True Tours ...... 945-0405 If you would like your club/organization listed in $500. Placo ID# 583389 The River Calling Card, phone 415-7732 THE RIVER - MARCH 14, 2014 31 BEACH CHAIR PASTIME answers on page 25 32 THE RIVER - MARCH 14, 2014

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