The Cape Coral Computer Club meets over Zoom from October through May on the first and third Wednesday. The next meeting is today, Dec. 3, fr4om 2-4 p.m.
The meeting is open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced computer/smartphone users.
To RSVP and receive the Zoom link, please visit https://www.capecoralcomputer.club/contact, email info@CapeCoralComputer.Club or call (941) 500-2641
The club is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization providing educational opportunities for members regardless of your location. All meetings are recorded so you never miss a meeting. See https://www.capecoralcomputer.club/ for more benefits and information.
The Museum of the Islands will be having its annual Holiday Open House this Saturday Dec 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Vendor spaces sold out quickly so this is sure to be a wonderful event.
Admission is free and the public is invited.
Islanders and guests can shop for Christmas gifts and decorations made by local crafters. The museum gift shop has a wide selection of books, jewelry, cards,and ornaments, plus its exclusive Pine Island afghans.
The museum is located at 5728 Sesame Drive in Bokeelia (beside the library).
Islanders and visitors are invited to come support the museum and enjoy a great community event.
For additional information about the museum, please visit ...
This month’s roster of activities at the Pine Island Public Library offers topics for all ages. The following programs are free to the public.
Adult Programs
One-on-One Help
2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4, 18
Need help with a phone, tablet or laptop? Are you looking to gain basic computer skills? We can help with a 15-minute, one-on-one technology help session. Bring your own fully charged device and any passwords or use a library computer to receive direct instruction.
Holly Jolly Holiday Event
10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 20
Have a holly jolly good time at this all-ages holiday event. Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus and build a mini gingerbread house. There will be games and ...
The Pine Island Library invites the public to participate in its upcoming Winter Book Club series, featuring three engaging sessions in January, February and March. Each discussion will be moderated by Branch Manager Jackie McGuire, who will guide conversation, answer questions and encourage readers to share their insights.
Book Club schedule:
• Jan. 20: “Broken Country” by Clare Leslie Hall
• Feb. 17: “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel
• March 17: “North Woods” by Daniel Mason
All discussions begin at 1:30 p.m. in the library’s meeting room. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Refreshments will be ...
North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts will stage the Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet, "The Nutcracker," at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall this Friday.
The big stage performance will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at Barbara B. Mann.
“Doing it at Barbara B. Mann is so ...
Get ready to celebrate the holiday season in a truly unique way at the St. James City Annual Christmas Boat Parade!
This beloved local tradition will take place Saturday, Dec. 13, at 6 p.m., as decorated boats light up the local waterfront and canals, bringing festive cheer to the community.
The parade will feature an array of boats, each decked out in holiday lights and decorations, creating a magical spectacle on the water. From twinkling lights to festive music, it’s a must-see event for families, friends, and holiday lovers of all ages.
The parade starts in St. James City, beginning at Henley Canal, then travels into Cherry Canal and ending on Monroe Canal past Low Key ...
Nancy Cote has been the executive director of the Beacon of HOPE for approximately a year and in that time she has begun Pine Island Cares meetings, for people in assorted leadership positions with various organizations, which take place on the first Wednesday of each month in the Center of ...
Wonder Gardens is hosting its annual Wine & Wonder event on Friday, Dec. 12 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Guests are invited to sip, stroll and savor a curated selection of fine wines from local and international vineyards while encountering friendly animal ambassadors on their journey through the ...
North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts will stage the Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet, "The Nutcracker," at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall this Friday.
The big stage performance will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at Barbara B. Mann.
“Doing it at Barbara B. Mann is so ...
A Sanibel-based wildlife rescue will benefit from a coyote’s intrepid — and highly covered — visit to a Fort Myers hotel’s parking garage.
The Luminary Hotel & Co. is celebrating the wily visitor's safe exit from a ledge on its multi-story parking structure with the debut of “The ...
The North Georgia Wine Advisor
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2021 Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel
Uno December - 2025
The Bogle Old Vine Zin is one of my "Go To" wines for going on two decades, and it has never let me down, whether paired with steak, spaghetti, or even a hamburger! ...
National Newspaper Week wrapped up Saturday with, no doubt, a typical end-of-week collective sigh by those of us working a beat.
Our numbers have dwindled — an 80% decline from 800,000-plus newsroom jobs in 1990 to around 86,000 in mid-2025, according to ReportEarth — but still, papers ...
