Tue, February 16, 2010

19th annual Paulette Burton Citizen of the Year Award

When: Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 9:30 a.m. Where: Old Lee County Courthouse (2110 Main Street, downtown Fort Myers) Who: Beach resident Roxie Smith, nominee

County Parks: Free Seasonal Shoreline Walks

Bowditch Point Preserve Walks meet every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. and Friday at 1 p.m. and last approximately 1 ½ hours. Bowditch Point Park is located at 50 Estero Blvd., Ft. Myers Beach. For more information visit our website at www.leeparks.org or call (239) 463-3764. Bunche Beach Preserve Low Tide Loafing at Sunset The next February walk is scheduled for the 26th beginning at 5 p.m. and should last about 1 hour. For more dates and times call (239) 463-3764 or visit our web site at www.leeparks.org. Bunche Beach is located at 18201 John Morris Road, Ft. Myers. Matanzas Pass Preserve Exploring Ethnobotany Walks meet the last Wednesday of every month. The next walk is scheduled for February 24th. Meet at the entrance to Matanzas Pass Preserve. These walks begin at 9:30 am and last approximately 1 ½ hours. For more information visit our website at www.leeparks.org.or call (239) 463-3764. Mangrove Walk at Matanzas Walks meet every Thursday, at the entrance to Matanzas Pass Preserve. Walks begin at 9:30 am and last approximately 1 ½ hours. Group guided tours for any of the shoreline walks are available upon request by calling 229-7356.

English country dance lessons

Learn the social dances of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries during English country dance lessons at Wa-Ke Hatchee Rec Center (16355 Summerlin Road) every Tuesday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dress is casual, and be sure to wear flat shoes with non-slip soles. Partners are not necessary – and beginners are welcome to join in. This is also a family-friendly event, so feel free to bring the kids. Lessons are free after a one-time payment of $10, which covers a lifetime membership to the rec center. For more information or for directions, contact Gillian Carney, 332-4846 Ext. 3319, or email fortmyersdancers@hotmail.com, or visit LeeParks.org.

Fat Tuesday party benefits Beach Elementary

The Gulfshore Grill and The Cottage will be having a Fat Tuesday benefit to raise money for Beach Elementary School on Feb. 16, from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Learn to dance at Bay Oaks

Bay Oaks offers line dancing classes every Tuesday, from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn how to the cha-cha, mambo, the charleston and many more fun dances. This is a low-impact exercise and fun for everyone of all ages. Come by yourself or bring some friends. Partners are not required. Beginners are welcomed. Classes will be held at the Bay Oaks gyms. For more information, call Lu Carter at 463-5709 or (630) 363- 0131.