Veterans Day ceremonies in Estero
Color guard at The Elks Councilmembers attended two different events held in Estero on Friday, November 11, 2016, to honor the brave men and women who have served in our nation’s military. District 4 Councilmember Katy Errington and District 1 Councilmember Bill Ribble attended the Veterans Day program at the Bonita Springs-Estero Elks Club. Councilmember Errington presented a special proclamation honoring Veterans Day on behalf of the Village Council. Errington, who is a Gold Star Mother, also spoke to the group describing why Veterans Day is especially important to her. Her son, Sgt. Philip Kesler, was killed in [Read More.]
Estero’s chamber music season starting up again
The music of Haydn, Puts and Dvorak will usher in the sixth season of chamber music concerts at the Koreshan State Historic Site’s Art Hall at 4 p.m., Saturday, November 12, 2016. Featured artists will be the Baumer Quartet, which includes Nathan Olson and Aaron Requiro on violin and John T. Posadas and David Requiro on viola. Each of these accomplished artists tour nationally and internationally as soloists, recitalists, collaborative artists and orchestral musicians. They are also resident artists and teachers at the University of Puget Sound, the University of North Texas and the University of South Florida School of Music. [Read More.]
Estero High School Culinary Program fundraiser
The first annual fundraiser for the Estero High School Culinary Program will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, December 19 at the Shadow Wood Country Club. Called “Evening under the Shadow Wood”, this benefit gala and silent auction will generate funds to send the high school competition team to Orlando in March to compete in the Florida ProStart state culinary competition. The fundraiser will also provide monies to purchase product for students to work with in class and purchase the necessary equipment needed to upgrade their kitchen in order to become a premier program. The students will conduct a [Read More.]
Hurricane Matthew Update
The latest updates for Hurricane Matthew have the storm tracking further west than originally expected, with possible landfall on the east coast of Florida Thursday into Friday. Although Southwest Florida is not in the direct path of the storm, we will feel some effects such as increased wind gusts and rain, which may have an effect on our area. Please check your supplies to make sure that you have what you need should power be interrupted for any length of time. There is information on hurricane preparedness here as well as information about flooding preparedness here. Preparation should also include filling your vehicles [Read More.]
October 2016 at the Koreshan State Historic Site
KAYAK the ESTERO RIVER from the Koreshan State Historic Site Boat Ramp Have you explored the Estero River lately? Now is the time. Koreshan State historic Site is now offering CANOES and KAYAKS for rent! Enjoy the serenity of our community’s hidden treasure, the Estero River, while paddling the freshly cleared waterway. Canoes rentals are $7.00 for the first hour, and $5.00 each additional hour. Single Kayak rentals are $10.00 for the first hour, and $5.00 each additional hour. Tandem Kayak rentals are $15.00 for the first hour, and $10.00 each additional hour. Rent at the Ranger Station. No reservations. [Read More.]
Estero Historical Society’s Independence Day Celebration
Each year, the Estero Historical Society celebrates the 4th of July by providing segments of history connected with the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This year there were about 60 people who braved the heat to go to the Society’s historic cottage in the Estero Community Park to celebrate our national holiday. Estero Fire Rescue provided the backdrop with a large flag raised from their fire truck. “Colonists” marched on scene and cited some of the grievances the country had with Great Britain at that time and problems associated with the American Revolutionary War. Estero Historical Society President Charles [Read More.]
Village of Estero – Proud new co-sponsor of Independence Fireworks Show
The Village of Estero is proud to co-sponsor the 17th annual Independence Fireworks Show at Miromar Outlets from 6 – 10 p.m., Saturday, July 2. Residents are invited to celebrate lakeside with live music, entertainment and spectacular fireworks. Entertainment begins at 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Coolers, tailgating and personal fireworks are not permitted. Miromar Outlets is located at 10801 Corkscrew Road. Additional parking will be available at Germain Arena and Miromar Design Center.
Estero Community Park
Estero Community Park offers a community center, fields, a playground and more. View the county’s website for details. 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. Estero, FL 33928 239.498.0415
Hertz Arena
In addition to hosting Florida Everblades hockey, Southwest Florida’s premier entertainment venue offers a wide variety of choice entertainment. Since the arena opened in 1998, it has hosted NHL, NBA, USBL, and Arena football games. Hertz Arena has also hosted hundreds of different entertainment events. http://hertzarena.com/
Support Estero High Booster Club
Soccer team to help raise funds for Estero High Booster Club The Southwest Florida Adrenaline, a top-level men’s amateur soccer team, will play all of its home games at Estero High School this season. And, the Adrenaline USA Sports Foundation will donate $1.00 to the Estero Booster Club for each person who attends these games. Attendance is free at all of the games, so you just have to show up to help raise money to support Estero High School’s sports programs and fields. In addition, all fans 21 and younger can go onto the field after the game to attempt [Read More.]