Shell museum to hold next lecture

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum on Sanibel is continuing with its annual lecture series, which is offered virtually via Zoom and free of charge The next lecture in the series will be:

∫ Aug 17 at 5:30 p m : “The Secret and Endangered Lives of Freshwater Mussels” with Dr. John Pfeiffer, curator of bivalvia for the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D C

Pfeiffer's presentation will introduce the world of freshwater mussel biodiversity, which is frequently considered one of the most endangered groups of animals in the world It will explore aspects of mussels' morphology, ecological interactions and what scientists are doing to prevent further extinctions

Pfeiffer is a research zoologist and curator of bivalvia

SCC to hold free seminar on trauma

S a n i b e l C o m m u n i t y C h u r c h w i l l h o s t a n

“Understanding Trauma” Seminar on Aug 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. Fieldstone Counseling Director of C o u n s e l i n g K a r e n C o r c o r a n w i l l d i s c u s s h o w Hurricane Ian and its aftermath effect lives, minds, health and more The seminar is free and open to the public, but registration is required To register or for more information, contact info@sanibelchurch com Sanibel Community Church is at 1740 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel

Call to ar tists for exh

The Alliance for the Arts and Southwest Intern bringing back the “Art in Flight” exhibition, which w from Florida-based artists and be on display in two concourses from September through February Subm can be traditional media, such as painting and draw alternative approaches, such as mixed media or fiber is a non-refundable entry fee of $25, plus $5 for any entries, up to three. AFTA members are eligible to r off; annual individual memberships are $55 Subm d u e b y A u g 2 1 F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , h t t p s : / / a r t i s t c a l l f o r e n t r y o r g / f e s t i v a l s u n i q u e i n p h p ? I D = 1 2 1 9 3 F o r q u e s t i o n s , c o n t a c t G a l l e r y Manager Emily Radomski at exhibitions@artinlee org at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History His research program combines field work, natural history collections and genetics to better understand the evolution, ecology and conservation of freshwater mussels Pfeiffer earned his Ph D in zoology from the University of Florida.

Shell museum Executive Director Sam Ankerson will provide the introduction for the lecture, along with an update on the museum post-Hurricane Ian Advance registration is required

F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n o r t o r e g i s t e r , v i s i t https://www shellmuseum org/online-lectures

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum is at 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel

Refuge outreach update

T h e “ D i n g ” D a r l i n g W i l d l i f e Society-Friends of the Refuge reporte d t h a t J N “ D i n g ” D a r l i n g National Wildlife R e f u g e R a n g e r s Jessica Barry and Y v e t t e C a r r a s c o t r a v e l e d t o t h e D u n b a r J u p i t e rH a m m o n P u b l i c L i b r a r y i n F o r t Myers on July 28 to join in celebrati n g i t s E n d - o fS u m m e r F r i e n d s h i p F e s t i v a l T h e y provided supplies t o m a k e e c ofriendly friendship b r a c e l e t s , k e yc h a i n , a n d n e c kl a c e s u s i n g f u l l y s u s t a i n a b l e a n d r e c y c l e d m a t e r ials

SANIBEL-CAPTIVA CONSERVATION FOUNDATION

From left, The Shack of Sanibel owners Chuck and Lisa Whitman with members of the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation's sea turtle team.

The Shack donates free frozen treats

The Shack of Sanibel recently provided vouchers for free frozen custard to the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation's sea turtle volunteers The

SCCF thanked owners Chuck and Lisa Whitman, adding that the treats have been more than welcome after the long hours in the summer heat

SANIBEL-CAPTIVA CONSERVATION FOUNDATION

From left, Captiva Civic Association Treasurer Lisa Riordan, SanibelCaptiva Conservation Foundation Chief Executive Officer James Evans and CCA Executive Director Emily Ankerson

SCCF pledges donation to legal fund

proposed land use changes on Captiva by Lee County The SCCF's contribution m a t c h e s p l e d g e s f r o m t h e C C A a n d Captiva Community Panel

SHELL POINT RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Shell Point residents host school supply drive

The Shell Point Retirement Community reported that residents recently raised $20,000 at the 18th Annual School Supply Fund Drive to benefit employees' children and grandchildren who are entering K-5 grades Led by Manus O'Donnell and Jeanne

Carguilo, the fundraising committee consulted local elementary schools' supply lists to identify needed items. More than 50 volunteers worked assembly-line style over two days to fill and distribute a record-breaking 950 bags with the school supplies