Cape Coral Music and Arts Fusion Walk set

for March 10

By CJ HADDAD cjhaddad@breezenewspapers com

The city of Cape Coral will bring a combination of music and arts to its downtown area Friday night

The city’s Parks and Recreation Department will present the Cape Coral Music and Arts Fusion Walk on Friday, March 10, from 5 to 9 p m along Southeast 47th Terrace

The city invites the community to enjoy a familyfriendly showcase of local musician and artists, going down between Vincennes Boulevard and Southeast 15th Avenue.

“ A f t e r t h e S o u t h C a p e C o m m u n i t y Redevelopment Agency covered utility boxes in Downtown Cape Coral with vibrant, local artwork, we wanted to liven up the area even more and put together a music and art event for the community,” said Senior Recreation Specialist Emily Haeger “We chose 47th Terrace to draw people to the restaurants and small businesses on that street ”

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25 at 7:30 p m and March 26 at 2 p m

Hurricane Ian Debris Cleanup Program deadline approaching

The deadline for Lee County residents to apply for the Hurricane Ian Debris Cleanup Program is Wednesday, Mar 29

The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) is accepting applications from private and commercial property owners who need assistance removing lost and displaced vehicles, vessels and other titled property that became derelict as a result of Hurricane Ian.

This program can also provide support in identifying and reuniting vehicles, vessels and other title property lost or displaced due to Hurricane Ian to their rightful owners

For more information, please call 850-961-2002, Monday-Friday 8 a m - 8 p m , Saturday and Sunday 9 a m - 5 p m Assistance is available in English and Spanish To apply visit https://iandebriscleanup com/,

Pace Center for Girls, Lee to host

15th annual Grande Dames Tea April 4

Pace Center for Girls, Lee has announced its 15th annual Grande Dames Tea presented by B Pat O’Rourke, taking place from 1 to 3 p m on Tuesday, April 4 at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd , Fort Myers

Each year, Pace’s Grande Dames Tea honors women who exemplify the organization’s guiding principles and have made a significant impact through their roles in business, community and philanthropy The inspirational event recognizes the unique perspectives and powerful insights that these women have gained throughout their life journeys, and the importance of passing this knowledge along to future generations With the event’s theme, “The Wisdom of Time – Honoring the Female Spirit,” honorees will share their wisdom during a Q&A session led by the young women of Pace Guests will also enjoy special performances by the Pace girls, and a virtual auction featuring an array of packages from local businesses

The 15th annual event is chaired by Kelly L Fayer along with co-chairs Marlene S. Moulton, M.D., and Kellie Urban. This year’s honorary chair is Pace Lee founder Gail

Artists, designers, and makers with high-quality, handmade, original work are invited to participate in Cape Coral Music and Arts Fusion Walk Acceptable categories are candles, clay, digital, glass, jewelry, leather, living plants, mixed media, paintings, photography, soaps/lotions, and woodwork

“Vendors will offer a wide variety of art and homemade goods, ranging from candles, soaps and lotions, jewelry, fine art, refurbished art, epoxy home decor, and more,” Haeger said

The event will feature three local musicians, spread across 47th Terrace, who will be playing at the same time As guests move through the venue, they will hear three different musical offerings

“Dress for the weather and enjoy a night with neighbors and friends supporting local artists and small businesses while listening to soulful performers play a variety of musical instruments,” Haeger added “There will be no food trucks in attendance We invite all guests to enjoy a meal or drink at the wide variety of surrounding, local restaurants ”

This event section of Southeast 47th Terrace will be blocked off to traffic starting at 3 p m

Some vendor spots are still available, and anyone i n t e r e s t e d i n b e i n g a v e n d o r c a n e m a i l SEClerk@capecoral gov to participate

Markham The 2023 Grande Dames honorees will be announced in the coming weeks

A Friends of Pace table for six is available for $600 Sponsorship opportunities are available, including Golden Teacup sponsor for $7,500, Silver Teacup sponsor for $5,000, Fascinator sponsor for $2,500, Silver Teaspoon sponsor for $1,500 and in-kind sponsorships

Proceeds from the event benefit Pace Lee and its strength-based programs that guide Pace girls in finding their voice and achieving their potential. Programs are based on the belief that all girls and young women, regardless of race, ethnicity or socioeconomic status, should be uniquely cared for, supported and encouraged to become the best versions of themselves through a path of healing and recovery

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit P a c e C e n t e r o r g / L o c a t i o n s / F l o r i d a / L e e / 1 5 t h - A n n u a lGrande-Dames-Tea or call 239-425-2366

Al-Anon, Al-Ateen meetings

Are you concerned with a friend or family member's drinking? Let us help

Call our 24-hour helpline at 941-564-5098 or visit www SouthFloridaAl-Anon org Meetings are held every day in Lee County

Al-Ateen meetings are also offered for ages 10-18