Lee County has traditionally ranked among the best counties in the United States for participating in the annual National Letter Carrier Food Drive with the highest contribution per capita. This year the drive will be held on Saturday, May 11. It is the largest single day drive in the nation. Individuals and families are asked to put unopened food items by their mailbox on that day so letter carriers and.

Florida Rep’s Education Conservatory Program will present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast The Broadway Musical May 17 – 19 and May 24 – 26 in the Historic Arcade Theatre. Both evening and matinee show times will be offered. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast staged version is based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature with songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Menken.

Unit will provide primary care services; can mobilize to serve patients during emergencies Lee Health opened a new mobile health-care clinic solution for Southwest Floridians April 22 built by global critical infrastructure leader Black & Veatch. Now stationed at Veterans Park in Lehigh Acres, the 36-foot unit will support an advanced provider, nurse and customer service representative can be mobilized throughout Lee County in the event of emergencies, pressing needs.

Elite DNA Behavioral Health, a comprehensive behavioral and mental health care provider, is hosting a statewide food drive throughout May for Mental Health Awareness Month. From May 1 to May 24, Elite DNA is collecting food items at 32 locations and is calling on the community for support through donations of canned goods, dry pasta, rice, cereal and other non-perishable food items. Elite DNA is striving to help reduce hunger.

The Alliance for the Arts invites the public to its featured April exhibition, The 32nd Future of Art: Student Exhibit. The exhibition will be on display from April 4 – 27 at 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. This is the 32nd year the Alliance has partnered with the Lee Arts Educators Association (LAEA) to display student work in a formal exhibit. The show features Lee County schools and hundreds of.

Broadway Palm Children’s Theatre presents Tilly the Trickster playing select matinees April 25 through May 24. Molly Shannon created this high-spirited musical that is a celebration of adventure, play, imagination, and is guaranteed to tickle your fancy and your funny bone.  Follow a feisty, mischievous youngster named Tilly, who loves nothing more than playing pranks and causing a little trouble. Broadway Palm Children’s Theatre presents full-scale productions that are great.

By Dr. Angela D’Alessandro The common cold is the most common illness in children. It’s caused by a host of viruses and typically lasts about two weeks. Common symptoms of a cold include a runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, fever, cough, and fatigue. Most children with a cold will not need to see a doctor. However, there are situations when you should seek medical attention with your child. Some.

A nonprofit mobile health clinic that brings essential medical care to those in need across Lee County is adding a new Fort Myers site — one of six locations it visits each month. Premier Mobile Health Services will now park its medical clinic on wheels at Kimmie’s Recovery Zone, 507 Center Road in Fort Myers, once a month. Kimmie’s Recovery Zone is a nonprofit community organization for those recovering from.

By Mandy Carter Spring is usually the time to tackle some deep cleaning in your home. As a working mother, it is typically a challenge to set aside a large chunk of time to deep clean your home. The task of spring cleaning is a daunting one you shouldn’t have to tackle alone. So, it’s time to get the whole family involved! Not only does it take some of the.

Alliance for the Arts Alliance for the Arts will be hosting its popular Spring Break Arts Retreat Camp March 18 – 22. Registration is currently open, and is limited to 30 participants per day. This camp is open to any student ages 7-11 years.  This session of camp will function as an art retreat. Students will experiment with art journaling, meditation, music and other forms of creative expression. Campers will.

Grab the sticky geckos, break out the duck cakes and alert the grannies. It’s time to meet the much-loved Heeler family, who will be coming to Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW on June 25 and 26 with the Bluey live show, Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show! The Emmy Award-winning animated preschool series, which airs on Disney Junior, Disney Channel, and Disney+ will be “taking the show.

Alliance for the Arts Alliance for the Arts will be hosting its popular Summer Break Arts Camp this year beginning June 10. Registration is open to any student ages 7-12 years with a half day “Mini Explorers” option for those ages 4-6. Summer Break Arts Camp will be broken up into seven one-week sessions June 10 – Aug. 2. No camp session will be held over the Fourth of July.