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YOUR COMMUNITY HELP US COVER YOUR COMMUNITY Submit events or stories to Community Editor Steve McQuilkin ail stories must be submitted 7 days before event, registration or reservation deadline. MAIL P.O. Box 10. Fort Myers, FL 33902 E-MAIL community! PHONE (239) 335-0352 FAX (239) 334-0708 SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 2007 THE NEWS-PRESS I Local State B5 CALENDAR Events of interest and open to the public. See for more events.

ARTS Winter Art Classes Acrylics, oils, youth drawing, charcoal and ink FAITH NOTES BY MARY ANN HUSTY Kate Bruington, co-host of "New Day Florida" on Fort Myers Christian Radio 90.9 FM will speak on "Women Under God's Care" at 10 am Friday at the Church Women United of Greater Fort Myers meeting at North United Methodist Church, 81 Pondel-la Road, North Forth Myers. Luncheon reservations are $6.50 and need to be made by Tuesday. Call 997-2488 or 656-1638. Turn back the hands of time at an authentic theater organ concert by soloist Stephen Brittain at 7 pan, Saturday, Jan. 13, at First Baptist Church, 1735 Jackson St, Fort Myers.

A Laurel and Hardy silent film will also be viewed. Doors open at 6 pjn. Admission is $7 for adults and chil istries Church, 16581 McGregor Blvd. south Fort Myers will distribute food for those in need. Rick Bender, president and founder of Seed Sowers, will speak at 1030 am.

service and his wife, Criss, will sing. This organization brought food last year. They will also have a give-a-ways to visiting guests. Last month they gave away gift cards to local restaurants. Food is given away on a first come first serve basis.

Tickets for food boxes will be given to those attending the morning service. Families coming for food after the service expecting to relive food may not receive any if it has all given away. Other items include bread, pies, cakes and pastries with canned food and drinks. Call 267-3166 or go to Good Shepherd United Methodist Church will have Sunday services at 8, 930, 11 am. The church is at 2951 Trail Dairy Circle, North Fort Myers.

Call 543-2686. The Fort Myers Ministerial Association will meet at noon, Monday, Jan. 22.: Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott will be the guest speaker. The lunch meeting will be at Temple Judea on Bulb Road, south Fort Myers and sponsored by Dignity Memorial and National Cremation Society. Area clergy of Lee County are invited.

Call Teresa at Fort Memorial Gardens at 936-0555. St Peter Lutheran Church (ELCA), 3751 Estero Fort Myers Beach services Sunday are at 8:15, 9:45, 11:15 am As of today, traditional services at 530 p.m. Saturdays from now through Easter. Holy Communion is administered on the first and third weekends of the month. Adult Sunday School begins Sunday with the FAITH CALENDAR TODAY Southern Gospel Concert The Crossway Quartet will perform, 7 pm, free admission.

An offering will be accepted. Southwest Baptist Church, 16940 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. 454-3336. MONDAY, JAN. 8 Tim Zimmerman The King's Brass Performs The King's Brass was formed over two decades ago and features three trumpets, three trombones, a tuba, percussion and keyboards, blending together to create a time of innovative worship, 7:15 pm, $5.

The Village Church at Shell Point Village, 15000 Shell Point Blvd, south Fort Myers. 454-2147 or e-mail seasonofpraiseshellpoint.net. TUESDAY, JAN. 9 Church Women United of Greater Fort Myers Meets Guest speaker is Kate Bruington, co-host of "New Day Florida" on Fort Myers Christian radio 903 FM, who will speak on "Women Under God's Care." Luncheon is 10 am Friday, Jan. 12, $6.50 for lunch.

North Fort Myers United Methodist 81 Pondella Road, North Fort Myers. 997-2488 or 656-1638 for reservations by Tuesday, Jan. 9. Totally Free Car Wash No donations accepted, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Park Alliance Church, 7469 Carlos Blvd, San Carlos Park. 822-6722.

"Issues In Biblical Counseling" Twelve-week course covers fear, anger, depression, worry, finances and addictions, p.m. Tuesdays through March 27, call for information. Hope Biblical Counseling Training Center, 9065 Ligon Court, south Fort Myers. 481-0777. WEDNESDAY, JAN.

10 Wednesday Night Pastor's Study Rev. Doug Pratt will lead a six-week adult study on "Becoming a Mere Christian: The Life and Thought of C.S. Lewis," focusing on the concepts explained in C.S. Lewis' most influential book of theology, "Mere Christianity." Programs for children and youth will also be held, p.m, free admission. Open to the community.

First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs, 9751 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. Aglow International Quarterly Meeting Guest speaker is Demetrious Jacobs, 9:30 am Saturday, Jan. 13, $8. Cypress Lake Baptist Church, 8400 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers. 936-3307 for reservations by Jaa.

10. Women's Bible Study All women are invited to join The Well, a women's Bible study open to the community. "A Woman's Heart God's Dwelling Place" by Beth Moore will be used, as well as DVD lectures and small group sharing, 6:30 pm Wednesdays through April 4 or 9:15 a.m. Thursdays through April 5, $15 for workbook. Childcare available.

Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2439 McGregor Blvd, Fort MyersT 334-8937 for registration infor- mation. Women's Bible Study "His Princess Love Letters From Your King" written by Sheri Rose Shepherd, will be discussed, 6:30 p.m. praise and worship service followed by Bible study from 7-8 p.m, Southside Christian Church; 7800 College Parkway, south Fort Myers. 936-4477 to register. THURSDAY, JAN.

11 "An Evening with the Persecuted Church" Voice of the Martyrs representatives, Darcie and Tim Gill, will share some very detailed information on Christian persecution of the 21st century and how The Voice of the Mar- tyrs ministry is meeting the chal-, lenge, 7 p.m, Christ Centered Book Music, 4650 S. Cleveland! Ave, Fort Myers. 936-2433. FRIDAY, JAN. 12 Mezzo-Soprano's Cantoral Soloist Debut Janelle McCoy, CO; creator of Shir HaShirim, a chanv ber concert merging classical art' song and the Song of Songs, makes her debut as cantoral soloist 7:45 p.m, free and open to the public.

The Community Free Synagogue, 13411 Shire Lane; Fort Myers. 275-5513 or fortmy- erssynagogue.com. SATURDAY, JAN. 13 Fraud Alert Seminar Crime prevention officer, Stacey Payne, of the Lee County Sheriff 's Office presents the first in a series of public seminars concerning Com; munities Against Senior Exploitation (C.A.S.E.), 2 p.m. in the fel- lowship hall, Christ United Methodist Church, 1430 Home- -stead Road Lehigh Acres.

369 jQQ.y drawing, and watercolor classes are offered as well as special workshops, The Art League of Fort Myers, 1451 Monroe St, Fort Myers. 275-3970 for fees and information. Space 39 Gallery's "Surreal Show" Reception 7 p.m., Patio de Leon, 2213 Main St, Fort Myers. Roc Day Celebration Experience this annual worldwide event when weavers and spinners bring looms and wheels out of storage after the holidays to resume their craft See weaving and spinning demos and handspun works on display, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Registration requested.

Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library, 921 S.W. 39th Terrace, Cape Coral. 542-3953. "Four Eyes" Landscapes, architecture, people, and places, emotions, memories, drama, and impressions are captured in an exhibit of artistic photo albums of four talented Lee County photographers: James Fleming, Charlie McCullough, Jeff Mudgett, and Bruce Gora. Gallery is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

weekdays and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, free admission. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Fort Myers. 939-2787. Ken Turney Retrospective Ken Turney, a longtime member of the Fort Myers Beach Art Association and known for large and panoramic paintings, will be featured in both galleries through Jan.

18. A reception will be held 2-4 p.m. Sunday. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-3 p.m.

Sunday, Fort Myers Beach Art Association, corner of Donora and Shell Mound boulevards, Fort Myers Beach.463-3909orfortmyersbeachart.com. ARTS CRAFTS Arts and Crafts Show 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Harborside Event Center, 1375 Monroe Fort Myers. 995-6235. BOOKS "Sharing The Dream" A King Celebration Remember and celebrate the life of Dr.

Martin Luther King Jr. with a movie and inspirational readings from his speeches, 1 pm, free. Dunbar Jupiter Hammon Public Library, 3095 Blount St, Fort Myers. 334-3602. MUSIC CONCERTS "Man of La Mancha" The five-time Tony Award-winning musical tale of Don Quixote comes to Barbara B.

Mann Performing Arts Hall for performances at 2 and 8 p.m. today and 1 and 6 p.m. Sunday, $25, $35, $45 and $60. Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 Edison Parkway, Fort Myers.

481-4849. "Cabaret at the Phil" Innovative jazz violinist and composer, Doug Cameron, takes the stage at the Philharmonic's Daniels Pavilion. Cameron is known for his melodic instrumental music propelled by exciting jazz rhythms, 7 p.m., $35. Philharmonic Center For The Arts, 5833 Pelican Bay Naples. 597-1900 or (800) 597-1900.

dren are free. This is first in a series of events sponsored by the Downtown Alliance of Churches comprised of First Baptist First Presbyterian and First United Methodist Call 334-7747. The Community Free Synagogue will have a monthly "Views and Schmooz Brunch" at 1030 a.m, Sunday at a home in the Forest Country Club, south Fort Myers. Gather once a month for a discussion of current events, Jewish ethics and values, the community buzz. The synagogue which meets at 13411 Shire Lane, south Fort Myers, will also welcome nationally-acclaimed mezzo-soprano Janelle McCoy as cantoral soloist to the musical ensemble.

McCoy has served as soloist during High Holidays at the Ezra Habonim Niles Township Jewish Congregation in Chicago, was a featured artist in the Naples Yom HaShoah interfaith service and is co-creator of Shir HaShirim, a chamber concert merging classical art song and the Song of Songs. While on tour with Andrew Kurtz, conductor of the Florida Jewish Philharmonic and world-tour conductor for the PBS special "Cantors: Faith in Song," McCoy studied first-hand the cantoral traditions of the world's greatest living cantors: Benzion Miller, Alberto Mizrahi and Naftali Herstig. McCoy's debut as cantoral soloist will be at 7:45 p.m. Friday at its Sabbath-eve service. The public is invited.

Call 275-5513 or go to www.FortMy-ersSynagogue.com. On Sunday the Bread of Life Min Walter Wangerin video series "The Four Acts of Prayer," with discussion at 9:45 am Sundays: For details, call 463-4251. Ruth Graham and Lois Evans will speak at the United Christian Giving Women's Conference Jan. 19-20 at Harborside Event Center, downtown Fort Myers. "Secure in His Promises" is the title of the event and runs from 7-10 pm Friday and 9 am to 4 p.m.

Saturday. Tickets are $55 and can be purchased by calling (800) 965-9324 or gotoitickets.com. wmm mm 1433. "Rice Cakes from the Moon" Songs celebrating joy, abun- dance, and spirited living in the new year. Greg and Kiki Webb of the acoustic duo, Dancing Light and Kathleen Olive entertain, 7:30 p.m, $10 suggested donation.

I Messiah Lutheran Church, 5800 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples. 643-1418. "Awaken Your Destiny and Ignite Your Passion" Karen Wheaton is the keynote speaker at a conference sponsored by Women of Destiny, 9:30 a.m, $20. Parkway Community Church, 5975 Golden Gate Park-' way, Naples. 455-1534 for information, tickets, or registration.

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