Community Foundation’s Women’s Legacy Fund holds spring luncheon
FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 16, 2016) – The Women’s Legacy Fund recently hosted its spring luncheon on May 12 at Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club exclusively for its WLF contributors and Prima Donors. The “working” luncheon featured table discussions exploring cause areas identified and researched in our region to determine the Fund’s next cause […]
Junior League hosts founders luncheon; Women’s nonprofit celebrating 50 years
FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 13, 2016) – The Junior League of Fort Myers recently hosted a number of its founding members during a luncheon at Cypress Lake Country Club, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the organization. “Our focus was to encourage volunteerism,” said founding member Patricia Graddy about starting the organization in 1966. “We were all young […]
Junior League presents upcoming Funtastic Fitness Fair; Women’s nonprofit celebrating 50 years
FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 14, 2016) – In accordance with its 50th anniversary, the Junior League of Fort Myers, Inc. will host a Funtastic Fitness Fair, a free community event celebrating 50 years of commitment to the development of our local youth, on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Heights Center, located […]
Junior League hosts Past Presidents Luncheon; Women’s nonprofit celebrating 50 years
FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 7, 2016) – The Junior League of Fort Myers, Inc. recently hosted more than a dozen of its past presidents at a luncheon at Mimi’s Café, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the organization. During the luncheon, 16 past presidents were honored and thanked for their service to the organization. Since 1966, the JLFM […]
Junior League of Fort Myers now taking mini-grant applications; Application deadline is March 31
FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 10, 2016) – The Junior League of Fort Myers, Inc. announces that its 2016 mini-grant applications are now open and available for download on its website until March 31. The JLFM supports local nonprofit organizations having a 501(c)(3) status, are in the process of obtaining a 501(c)(3) status, or are under the umbrella […]
Crowne Plaza Hotel hosts hundreds at 11th Annual Evening with the Red Sox
The Crowne Plaza Hotel at the Bell Tower Shops hosted more than 330 people at this year’s Evening with the Red Sox, which included online bidding for more than 80 silent auction items, 12 live auction packages, autograph signings from nine Red Sox players, former players and administrative personnel, and more. Presented by Allstate Insurance […]
Junior League to celebrate 50th Anniversary; Tickets and tables now on sale for ‘60s inspired affair
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 22, 2016) – To celebrate its 50th Anniversary, the Junior League of Fort Myers will be holding “A ‘60s Coastal Affair” at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 23 at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. The ‘60s chic themed event is open to the public and promises an evening full of fun, food, […]
Evening with the Red Sox auction to feature unique trips and premium experiences; Sold-out event to feature early online bidding for guests
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 17, 2016) – The 11th Annual Evening with the Red Sox dinner and auction will offer a unique list of silent and live auction items as well as a new online bidding option this year for guests to check out packages prior to the event and start bidding early. Featured live auction showcases […]
FutureMakers partnership fast tracks CNA careers
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 28, 2016) – Jennifer Welling’s children were listening when she advocated the importance of a post-secondary education. One is attending college, the second, a high schooler, is also on a similar track. At 44, it’s now Welling’s turn. Her children insisted she attend Tuesday evening’s information and qualification session at CareerSource […]
Scanlon Lexus hosts the Junior League membership
Vicki Clark & Danielle Lucht FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 22, 2016) – Scanlon Lexus recently hosted nearly 100 members of the Junior League of Fort Myers, Inc. for its January general membership meeting. The meeting was held in Scanlon Lexus’ second-story training facilities at the Fort Myers dealership. The meeting featured an interactive presentation by Vicki Clark, noted speaker, […]