The rise and fall of the cattle industry is the topic local historian Jacob Winge will discuss as part of the Estero Historical Society’s Speaker Series at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, April 12, at Country Creek Country Club.

Tickets $15 for members, $20 for non-members.

Then on Saturday, April 26, the Swamp Blues Band will perform, bringing the authentic sounds of the swamp to life.

This “Mud & Blues” fundraiser concert starts at 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. at  Country Creek Country Club.  Tickets are $30 pp; all proceeds go to saving the historic Alvarez/Smith house.

Reserve your seat for both events here.

Country Creek Country Club is located at 21180 Country Creek Drive.