SJCCA to host ‘A Summer of Harmony’ Concert Sept. 6

The St. James City Civic Association will host “A Summer of Harmony” Concert Sunday, Sept. 6, at 6 p.m. The Little Lee County Community Band, as part of its summer tour, will perform. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children, with those under age 5 free. Tickets may be purchased at the door or online at sjccapi.org. The concert is indoors so seating is limited to 125. Also, the SJCCA would appreciate donations of non-perishable food and personal hygiene products for the island food pantries. The concert is dedicated to accessibility and community connections while performing live vibrant music with lots of audience participation (props provided). The band’s summer series ...

United Way reaches its fundraising goal

Variety Club coming to North Fort Myers Recreation Center

One of the new locations for the Variety Club, a daytime program for adults 18 and older who have disabilities, will be held at the North Fort Myers Recreation Center. “I think the biggest thing is that this expansion gives adults with disabilities more choices, more opportunities and a stronger connection to their community,” Lee County Parks & Recreation Supervisor Christin Caron-Bomtempo said. “We’re not just moving Variety Club to two new buildings; we’re expanding what is possible for the people we serve. We want adults with disabilities to know that they belong in our recreation centers, they are welcome in our programs, and there are opportunities throughout Lee ...

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