Dvorak named to National Home Watch Association Membership Committee
Amanda Dvorak of Islander Home Watch Services in Cape Coral has been appointed to the National Home Watch Association’s Membership Committee. She is also a membership co-chair of the NHWA’s Southwest Florida Chapter. Dvorak can be reached through Islander Home Watch Services at 239-478-0611 or [email protected].
For more about the National Home Watch Association, visit www.nationalhomewatchassociation.org.
Celebrate Autumn with ‘Fall Fest’ Oct. 12 at the Mercola Market
Looking for something to do this fall? Macaroni KID is bringing the spirit of the season to Southwest Florida with its family-friendly Fall Fest. Celebrate a day of autumn festivities on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Mercola Market Cape Coral.
Organized by Macaroni KID and free to attend, Fall Fest embraces the best of fall with a pumpkin patch, live music, food trucks, bounce houses, family-friendly activities, local vendors, a thrilling tug-of-war competition and more. Attendees are also encouraged to participate in the costume contests for kids and furry friends for a chance to win prizes.
Macaroni KID is the nation’s largest single publishing platform that provides local activity guides and news for parents and families while also hosting local events and parties to enrich communities and the families within them. Interested vendors may register by emailing [email protected].
The Mercola Market of Cape Coral is a natural health retail store located in the center of the city at 125 S.W. 3rd Place. For more information or a list of upcoming events and updates, visit mercolamarketcc.com.
ABWA Southwest Florida District Council to host community-wide event Saturday
The American Business Women’s Association Southwest Florida District Council will hold its annual ABW Day 2024, From Strength to Stride, Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Heron’s Glen Golf & Country Club, at 2250 Avenida Del Vera, North Fort Myers.
The cost to attend in person is $50, which includes lunch, or guests can attend virtually via Zoom for $15 per person. Tickets for both in-person and online attendance can be purchased at Eventbrite.com.
Open to the public, the event will bring together members from three local ABWA chapters–Imperial River Chapter in Estero, Palms of Edisonia in Fort Myers and the Punta Gorda Charter Chapter. The annual event is designed to inspire, connect and empower individuals with a day focused on growth, learning and development.
For information or to register, visit Eventbrite.com, or contact Mary Disher at (941) 624-6500.
Academy Sports + Outdoors to open store in Fort Myers
Academy Sports + Outdoors, a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer whose mission is to provide “Fun for All,” will open its first store in Fort Myers in October 2024. Located at 9331 Ben C. Pratt 6 Mile Cypress Parkway, the approximately 65,000-square-foot store brings a wide assortment of sports and outdoors merchandise to the area.
Academy is focused on providing the best service, experience and value to help customers pursue the activities that they love and make new memories on any budget, offering top brands like Nike, adidas, Carhartt, Stanley, Titleist, Shimano, Brooks, YETI and more. Academy also offers private label brands such as Magellan Outdoors, Freely, R.O.W., BCG, H2OX, Redfield and Mosaic.
For more information regarding the grand opening deals and events text MYERS to 22369* or visit academy.com/ftmyers.
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