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‘Inspirations’ art show seeking submissions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Visual artists are invited to submit up to two framed or gallery-wrapped pieces of art for the first annual “Inspirations” art show to be held April 14 from 3-6 p.m. at the Majestic Golf Course, at 350 Homestead Road S.<\/p>\n

Hosted by the Arts of the Inland, this is a judged show. Art mediums that will be accepted are: watercolor, mixed media, pen and ink, oil, acrylic, pastels and charcoals. The work must be original and completed within the last two years.<\/p>\n

The fee is $10 per art work for Arts of the Inland members and Art Council of Southwest Florida members; the non-member’s fee is $20 per art work.<\/p>\n

Applications must be received by April 5. Visit the Web site at:www.artsoftheinland.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For information, contact LaVon Koenig (239) 303-5849 or artsinland@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Fashion show set<\/strong><\/p>\n

The General Women’s Club of Lehigh Acres will host its annual fashion show April 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Colonial Country Club, at 9175 Independence Way, Fort Myers.<\/p>\n

This year’s theme is “Fashion in Paradise.” Fashions will be provided by Anthony’s of Fort Myers.<\/p>\n

The cost is $25, which includes lunch, the show and an auction. For tickets and information, contact Mary Beck at (239) 368-6076.<\/p>\n

Proceeds from the event will go to the General Women’s Club Scholarship fund, which helps young women in Lehigh Acres fund their education.<\/p>\n

Lehigh Concert Band to host season finale<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Lehigh Concert Band will perform April 7 at 3 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, at 705 Leeland Heights Blvd.<\/p>\n

The event is free of charge, though donations are accepted.<\/p>\n

Enjoy the sound of music with a traveling theme for all the snowbirds, including marches and selections to remind attendees of other places they call home.<\/p>\n

The band members are retired teachers and military, as well as part-time musicians from all walks of life, who get together to have a good time and bring Lehigh its own town band experience.<\/p>\n

The band is welcoming new members. Rehearsals are Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the annex of Faith Lutheran Church or contact Lynne Criss at (239) 949-1834.<\/p>\n

The Garden Club of Lehigh Acres<\/strong> will meet at 7 p.m. April 9 at the Fountain Crest, at 1230 Taylor Lane Ext.<\/p>\n

Al Noblett, a volunteer horticulturist at Lakes Park in Fort Myers, is the featured speaker. He will share his expertise on “Backyard Water Gardens for Southwest Florida” and answer questions.<\/p>\n

The regular business meeting and plant auction will follow.<\/p>\n

New members and guests are welcome. Annual dues are $10.<\/p>\n

For information, call Terry Pinck at 368-5615.<\/p>\n

Community Plan Workshop planned<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Lehigh Acres Community Plan Workshop is scheduled from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 4 at the East County Regional Library, at 881 Gunnery Road N. The topic is “Kickoff of the Lehigh Acres Planning and Design Study.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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