CALENDAR




B: Bonita Springs E: Estero FM: Fort Myers N: Naples

March

31 Friday – 2 Sunday

Lovers Key Nautical Flea Market & Boat Show — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nautical exhibitors and boat dealers return to Lovers Key this year, selling arts and crafts, clothing, fishing and cruising equipment. Food for sale by Fitzgerald’s, Royal Scoop ice cream and a beer garden. Funds raised will go to the Friends of Lovers Key and the Rotary Club of Bonita Springs. Where: Boat ramp between Bonita Springs and Fort Myers Beach, 8700 Estero Blvd. B. Cost: $5 donation suggested. For more information, visit loverskeynauticalmarket.com or call 239-463-4588.

April

1 Saturday

Spring Wildflower Walk — 9 a.m. to noon Join FGCU instructor and wildflower expert Brenda Thomas for a walk to identify spring-blooming flowers and grasses. Where: Crew Marsh Trails, 4600 Corkscrew Rd., Immokalee. Cost: $10 nonmembers, $5 CREW members. For more information or to register, call 239-657- 2253 or visit crewtrust.org/events.

3 Monday

Films for Film Lovers — “Not of This World,” 7 p.m. Films on Monday nights in the Center for Performing Arts Moe Auditorium & Film Center, furnished with a large movie screen and comfortable chairs to watch the best foreign and independent films. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Where: 10150 Bonita

Beach Road, B. Cost: $10 per person. Visit www.artcenterbonita.org for more information.

4 Tuesday

Stardust Memories Big Band — “Audience Request Show,” 7 to 9 p.m. Led by founder Craig Christman, the band brings great music to Southwest Florida music lovers while supporting the development of young, local musicians. Be sure to bring a chair or blanket and a few friends. Where: Riverside Park, off Old 41 Rd. B. Cost: Suggested $5 donation. For more information, call 239-823-7240 or visit stardustmemoriesbigband.com.

5 Wednesday

Lunch & Learn at the Everglades Wonder Gardens — noon to 1 p.m. Botanist Jan Abernathie will demonstrate how to plant a Florida bonsai. Cost for the event includes all materials to make your own bonsai container and lunch from the Twisted Tangle Café. Reservations requested. Where: Everglades Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Rd. B. Cost: $20 for non-members, $15 for members. For more information and to make your reservation, call 239-992-2591 or visit evergladeswondergardens.com

7 Friday

Exhibition — “Depth Cues,” 6 to 8 p.m. (Opening Reception) Depth cues are visual devices which suggest the illusion of space within a two-dimensional picture. Some create a virtual three-dimensional space, while others reverse and flatten the space. The exhibition and opening reception will feature an Empty Bowls experience, where attendees can purchase handmade pottery bowls for charity. Live music, beverages, and sample soups will be available. Where: Center for Visual Arts, 26100 Old 41 Rd. B. Cost: $10 adults, $5 youth. For more information, call 239-495-8989 or visit artcenterbonita.org.

8 Saturday

Family Fun Day at CREW Cypress Dome — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring the family for a range of outdoor activities, including guided nature walks, games and exercises, geocaching, arts and crafts, camping demos and instruction, and live music. Be sure to bring lunch and plenty of water to drink. Registration recommended. Where: CREW Cypress Dome Trails, 3980 Corkscrew Rd. E. Cost: $5 per person, Free to CREW members. For more information or to register, call 239-657-2253 or visit crewtrust.org/events.

Easter Eggstravaganza! — 10 a.m. to noon Bring your friends and family for music and crafts, and have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny. Event is open to the public, and pets are welcome. Where: Coconut Point (courtyard between Brighton Collectibles and Candy Grandy), 23106 Fashion Dr. E. Cost: Free. For more information, call 239-992-9966 or visit simonmall.com.

10 Monday

Films for Film Lovers — “Intimate Stories,” 7 p.m. Films on Monday nights in the Center for Performing Arts Moe Auditorium & Film Center, furnished with a large movie screen and comfortable chairs to watch the best foreign and independent films. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Where: 10150 Bonita Beach Road, B. Cost: $10 per person. Visit www.artcenterbonita.org for more information.

11 Tuesday

Tuesday Art Talks — “The Pre- Raphaelites Revealed,” 7 p.m. Join artists Ted de Clercq, Francesco Gillia, and Berry van Boekel in this 1.5-hour long lecture about the English art movement, including pieces by Waterhouse, Hunt, Leighton, and more. Participants will learn about the Pre-Raphaelites, their philosophy, and the rise and fall of their fame. Reservations suggested. Where: Center for Visual Arts, 26100 Old 41 Rd. B. Cost: $10 per person. For more information and to reserve your space, call 239-495-8989 or visit artcenterbonita.org.

14 Friday

Florida Yards and Neighborhoods introductory class — 1 to 4 p.m. The University of Florida/IFAS Lee County Extension will offer a free Florida Yards & Neighborhoods introductory class. This program teaches homeowners about “Florida Friendly” gardening, a sustainable way to have a beautiful yard while reducing pesticides and fertilizers, conserving water and increasing native habitats. Where: first floor council chamber, Bonita Springs City Hall, 9101 Bonita Beach Rd., B. Cost: Free.

15 Saturday

23rd Annual Royal Scoop Easter Egg Hunt — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Food, games, inf latables and crafts. Where: New Life Church, 3971 Via Del Ray, B. (across the street from Royal Scoop); Cost: Free. Visit royalscoop.com for details.

Guided Walks at Crew Marsh Trails — 1st & 3rd Tuesday and every 2nd Saturday (Nov. – Apr.) Join CREW Land & Water Trust volunteer and FL Master Naturalist, Dr. David Cooper, for a humorous and informative 2.5 to 3-hour guided walk at the CREW Marsh Hiking Trails. Where: CREW Marsh hiking Trials, 4600 Corkscrew Rd., Immokalee. Visit: crewtrust.eventbrite.com or call 239-657-2253 to register as space is limited.

Lion’s Club Farm Fresh Market at Rodes Fresh and Fancy — Every Sat., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Locally grown produce, local cuisine, arts and crafts and much more. Where: Rodes Fresh and Fancy, 3756 Bonita Beach Rd. SW, B.

Rodes Fresh and Fancy Farmers Market — Every Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy this summer market with award winning Jonsez BBQ, Cubamerica Empanadas, local seafood, local honey, key lime pie, fresh produce and juices and more. Where: 3756 Bonita Beach Rd. SW, B.

Yoga in Nature Experience the healing effects of yoga in nature. Where: Happehatchee Center, 8791 Corkscrew Rd., E. Cost: $10. For a complete schedule please visit happehatchee.org.

Find it Fridays! Kids stop by and enjoy an all-day scavenger hunt. Where: Everglades Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Rd., B. Cost: Regular admission fees. For more information, call 239-992-2591 or visit evergladeswondergardens.com.

Meetings

Bonita Springs City Council — Wed., April 5, 5:30 p.m. Come watch local government in action. Where: City Council Chambers, 9101 Bonita Beach Rd.

All dates, times and prices are subject to change.



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