Reminder – Light up Estero on Saturday
Don’t miss the annual Light up Estero event scheduled for 4 – 7 p.m., Saturday, December 2, at the Estero Community Park. This year’s tree lighting program will highlight three local musical groups: The Three Oaks Middle School Jazz Band, the 3 Oaks Academy Chorus and the New Horizons Children's Choir. There will be a 50/50 raffle drawing as well as a raffle to win one of three $50 gift cards or one $100 gift card to Miromar Outlets, as well as other valuable prizes. Of course, there will be food trucks, bounce houses for the children, a special appearance [Read More.]
Bring the family to Estero Park to see “The Santa Clause” from 4-7 p.m., Saturday, December 9
Join in the holiday spirit with the showing of the Christmas classic, “The Santa Clause,” rated PG. Activities include photos with Santa, carolers, crafts and food trucks. The film begins at 5:45 p.m. Admission is free. Please bring blankets, chairs and snacks to enjoy while watching this family favorite film. The park is located at 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. For more information contact the Estero Recreation Center at 239-533-1470.
Light up Estero is all about the spirit of giving
The 9th annual Light up Estero, scheduled for 4 – 7 p.m., Saturday, December 2, is always a fun, festive occasion with holiday music, the arrival of Santa and lighting of the Christmas tree. But, did you know there are several important charitable goals for this special community event? One has always been for the Rotary Club of Estero to raise funds for scholarships for Estero High School students who plan to attend a local college or trade/technical school. This year they also are collecting pet food and supplies for the food bank at Interfaith Charities. The need for these [Read More.]
Gift-Wrapping Event to Benefit Animal Refuge Center
Get free gift-wrapping with any donation to the Animal Refuge Center on Friday, December 1, 2023 between 3 pm and 6 pm at the Lee County Sheriff's Office Miromar Outlets Community Outreach Center, Suite 190. Miromar Outlets is located at 10801 Corkscrew Rd, Estero, FL 33928.
Lee Health at Coconut Point invites you to help celebrate 5th anniversary
Lee Health at Coconut Point is inviting everyone to help celebrate their 5th anniversary from 5 – 6:30 p.m., Thursday, November 30. As part of their program, they plan to honor Don Eslick. He was the founding Chairman of the Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) in 2002, a “grass roots” community organization which addressed quality of life issues. As part of that effort, he organized a Hospital Committee which was instrumental in the ultimate development of Lee Health at Coconut Point. You may call 239-468-0050 for reservations. Lee Health at Coconut Point is located at 23450 Via Coconut Point.
Learn about southwest Florida’s vibrant history on November 18
Estero Historical Society takes a deep dive into the vibrant history of southwest Florida with a presentation by Elaine Reed, CEO of Naples Historical Society. Her presentation on Historic Rehabilitation will present a journey through history as she details some of the most fascinating rehabs of historic structures in the area. The event is scheduled on November 18 from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. at the Clubhouse of Country Creek Country Club, 21180 Country Creek Drive. While many visitors to our area only see southwest Florida as a coastal vacation paradise with beaches and palm trees, it holds a fascinating history [Read More.]
Lee Clerk to host free shredding event at Estero Community Park on November 4
Lee County Clerk Kevin Karnes is hosting a free document shredding event to help community members keep their personal information safe. The Big Shred will take place from 12 noon-2 p.m. on Saturday, November 4 at the Estero Recreation Center located at 9200 Corkscrew Palms Boulevard. It is a convenient way for citizens to securely dispose of their confidential records. Identity theft is a common problem and occurs when someone uses your personal or financial information without your permission. Thieves can gather this kind of information through trash, which is why it’s so important to properly dispose of documents. “Identity theft is one [Read More.]
Gulfshore Opera’s GO Divas to perform in Estero on November 5
The GO Divas will perform at 4 p.m., Sunday, November 5 at The Arbor at Lamb of God Church. This will be a benefit concert for the Feed the 5,000 Project. Tickets are available here for $35 and $50. The theme this season is “Divas through the Decades,” a nostalgic program featuring hit songs for great female pop singers from the 60’s to the 90’s – like Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Adele and Celine Dion. Enjoy “Stop in the name of Love”, “Killing me Softly”, “You make me Feel”…and others all sung with the Diva’s signature rich vocal harmonies. The [Read More.]
Halloween in Estero
Estero Park – Spooktacular night in Estero Come out to the park from 5 – 9 p.m., Saturday, October 28, for a night of family friendly and spooktacular fun. Activities include a trunk-or-treat and a Movie in the Park, featuring “Halloweentown” rated PG. The movie starts at 7:15 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call the Estero Recreation Center at 239-533-1470. Estero Park is located at 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. Miromar Outlets – Mall-o-ween Enjoy a canine costume contest, children's costume contest, candy for kids (while supplies last), adoptable dogs on site, the LCSO SWAT Armored bearcat, free giveaways [Read More.]
Believe n Books Children’s Book Drive
Join the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Believe n Books to provide children’s books to underprivileged children throughout Southwest Florida. They will be gathering new and gently used books for children and young adults from 5 – 7 p.m., Thursday, September 28, at the LSCO Miromar Outlets Community Outreach Center, Suite 190 at Miromar Outlets. To learn more about Believe n Books, visit their website.