Annual Greater Fort MyerS Chamber Golf Classic Oct-Dec Taking place at the Fort Myers Country Club, the Annual Chamber Golf Classic is bound to be a great time! Golf starts at 12:30 PM and includes cart and green fees, foods, beverages throughout the day and on the course, cocktail reception, awards ceremony, shirt and goody bag. Not a golfer? Join the cocktail reception after party and helicopter ball drop at 6PM. Watch 500 golf balls be drop out of the sky, with lucky finder of the winning golf ball going home with $3,000 cash! {www.FortMyers.org} Newton Park Beach WalkS Oct-Dec Explore the natural treasures on Fort Myers Beach every Tuesday at 9AM through a guided walk along the shore. Participants should meet at Newton Beach Park under the thatched hut at 4650 Estero Boulevard. Wear sunscreen, appropriate clothing, shoes and hats. Weather permitting. {www.FortMyersBeach.org} Working Waterfront Tour Oct-Dec The Ostego Bay Marine Science Centers offers a guided tour of the Fort Myers Beach Working Waterfront. The Working Waterfront is a community of servicing organizations which supports the local commercial fishing industry. You’ll see first- hand what it takes to support this this multi-million dollar industry, from unloading to retail, welding shops to the net house. Join the effort to preserve the cultural heritage of this unique and historic maritime community. Every Wednesday weather permitting. {www.FortMyersBeach.org} 30th Annual Ding Darling Days Oct 12-14 Mark your calendars for this year’s “Ding” Darling Days birding and eco-festival! Let’s Get Outside Day kicks off the 30th annual celebration on Friday, October 12, with free admission to Wildlife Drive for cyclists and hikers and various free and discounted tours and eco-activities. Conservation Art Dayfollows on Saturday, October 13, with visits from Federal Duck Stamp and Junior Duck Stamp winners and nature art workshops. Family Fun Day culminates the weekend with free activities on Sunday, October 14. It features all-free refuge tours, live wildlife presentations, archery clinics, hot dogs, live music, and kids’ nature crafts. {www.DingDarlingDays.com}
FALL 2018 COMMUNITY EVENTS Art Walk Oct-Dec On the first Friday of eachmonth from6 PM-10 PM—and now, on the first Saturdays from 11 AM–4 PM — art fans can enjoy an evening of visual arts, art gallery openings and more! Over 11 art galleries invite locals and visitors to a self-guided tour throughout the Downtown Fort Myers River District core and Gardener’s Park area. Art enthusiasts can even meet the artists at most of the galleries and enjoy live art demonstrations! On the third Friday of every month from 6 PM-10 PM, the River District comes alive with local music! Numerous participating venues feature live music by local and regional talent. Restaurants, bars, art galleries and shops also showcase a wide range of music during the monthly Music Walk. Featuring jazz, blues, rock, drum circles, and piano, guests can expect to hear a wide variety of musical genres. Many venues will also feature additional attractions such as wine and food tastings. {www.FortMyersRiverDistrictAlliance.com} Mystery Walk Oct-Dec Join the Mystery every second Friday of the month in the River District from 6 PM-8 PM. Registration begins at First and Hendry Streets in front of Iberia Bank. Free to play, participants receive the first clue of the mystery location and scorecard! Leisurely stroll through the downtown area finding the mystery locations. Each location will confirm they are the quiz answer and provide your next clue. Finish by 8 PM and return your cards to registration to be entered for cash prizes! This is age friendly for all participants and no purchase is necessary at participating locations. {www.FortMyersRiverDistrictAlliance.com} {www.FortMyersArtWalk.com} Music Walk Oct-Dec
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