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Harry Chapin Food Bank to hold 24-hour packing event Sept. 15-16

Harry Chapin Food Bank, the largest hunger relief organization in Southwest Florida, has announced it will hold its first ever, 24-hour food packing event on Sept. 15 and Sept. 16. The 24-hour Sort-a-Thon begins at 8 a.m. on Sept. 15, Hunger Action Day at the Fort Myers Distribution Center, ...

Riverboat Jazz Band to perform at Lake Kennedy Center dance Sept. 19

The Riverboat Jazz Band will be performing Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 6-8 p.m. at the Lake Kennedy Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral. Doors open at 5:30. The cost is $5 per person -- BYOB and other refreshments. The band will be performing at the Lake Kennedy Center the third ...

Museum of History sets ‘Get Involved Get Together’ barbecue

The Cape Coral Museum of History will host a “Get Involved Get Together” barbecue at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14, at the museum. “Whether you are a new resident or have lived here for years, get involved in Cape Coral and take your first steps toward lots of future fun!” a ...

Alzheimer’s Association to offer virtual event about managing money

The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will be offering a virtual event called Tampa General Hospital Series: Managing Money, on Sept. 19 from noon to 1 p.m. If you or someone you know is facing Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or another chronic illness, it’s never ...

The Preserve, Gulf Coast Village offer outpatient services for seniors

The Preserve in south Fort Myers and Gulf Coast Village in Cape Coral are offering outpatient clinics to treat Southwest Florida seniors needing physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy services to maximize their wellness. Both organizations are sponsored by Volunteers of ...