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Thursdays for 8 wks - $75 - starts Oct. 8

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CONTENTS October 2020

Halloween

FEATURES Florida Theme Parks

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Gidgets & Gadgets

8 On The Cover

Trending Books

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Maverick Reeves, 5 months, son of Stephen and Shasta Reeves of North Fort Myers

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Photo provided by MakingMemoriesPortraits.com

Halloween food ideas

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Things to do in October

16 Health & Wellness

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Arts & Entertainment

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Too Cute photos

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6 How to reach us:

Publisher/Owner Kathy M. Kuser

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Editor/Owner Jamie K. Kuser

Sales/Marketing Lisa Doyle Mitchell

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LEGOLAND Brick or Treat

Weekends this October, families will experience the spooky, kooky fun of one of the only kid-friendly Halloween events in Central Florida. At LEGOLAND Florida Resort’s Brick or Treat, guests will enjoy safe, neighborhood-style trickor-treating with plenty of candy, seasonal shows and exclusive LEGO characters in the ultimate kids Halloween celebration— and, it’s all included in general admission.

Parents can confidently set out with their costumed kiddos on their candy quests to six awesomely themed trick-or-treating locations that have been thoughtfully planned to allow extra spacing for families and contactless distribution of candy. In addition to social distancing, all employees at these stations will wear face coverings (masks and/or face shields) and gloves.

The fun keeps coming with the return of fan-favorite shows, The Groovin’ Graveyard and A Candy-Coated Curse.

These spirited performances will have showtimes throughout the day on all nine event dates. This year’s event also celebrates the return of character experiences to LEGOLAND Florida with a spooky squad of characters that guests can only see during Brick or Treat. www.legolandflorida.com

Sesame Street Kids Weekends at Busch Gardens Everyone’s favorite, furry friends are getting into the Halloween spirit with Sesame Street Safari of Fun at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay every Saturday and Sunday in October. Included in park admission, the modified Sesame Street Kids’ Weekends events feature additional health and safety measures including limited capacity to offer physically distant trick-or-treating, an open-air Halloween show for families to enjoy together and new special character experiences.

Children can dress up in their Halloween costumes to enjoy traditional trick-or-treating that is safe with physical distancing at Busch Gardens. Candy stations will be spread out throughout the park’s spacious, open play area where ambassadors wearing gloves and protective masks will distribute candy in a contact-free manner.

Families can enjoy physically distant photo opportunities with Sesame Street friends like Big Bird, Oscar and Grover in their finest Halloween attire and upgrade their day with the new Cookie Decorating with Cookie Monster.

The Count’s Not-Too-Spooky Howl-O-Ween Radio Show is sure to entertain the whole family in the outdoor, Sunny Day Theater with physically distant seating. www.BuschGardensTampa.com 6 - October 2020

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Halloween Spooktacular

at SeaWorld Orlando

Halloween fun returns to SeaWorld Orlando this fall with Spooktacular now through Nov. 1. At this special event, modified to allow guests to safely visit the park with limited capacity, children can dress in their Halloween costumes and take part in fun-filled trick-or-treating around SeaWorld’s expansive grounds with physical distancing in mind.

In addition to enhancing the park’s already strict health and safety measures, capacity will be significantly limited to create even more open space for a visit that provides ample opportunity to maintain social distancing. The daytime Halloween fun takes place every Saturday and Sunday starting through Nov. 1 and is included with park admission. www.SeaWorldOrlando.com.

Universal Orlando Resort Universal Orlando Resort has launched a series of exciting experiences so that guests can celebrate the Halloween season at the award-winning theme park destination Oct. 3 - Nov. 1. Headlining Universal’s fall lineup is the official debut of two extreme haunted houses that will bring guests’ most sinister fears to light.

While venturing through Islands of Adventure, guests 12 and under can trick-ortreat to collect Halloween candy at retail locations marked by pumpkin signage.

Visitors can participate in the Universal Orlando Scarecrow Stalk, a new scavenger hunt that sends guests to find unique scarecrows and collect stamps at 13 retail locations throughout the park. A Halloween treat awaits those who successfully complete the stalk.

Guests can share their Halloween spirit and don family-friendly costumes while visiting Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure. www.universalorlando.com

Magic Kingdom Park Magic Kingdom Park is dressing for fall – and looking forward to everyone else joining in the fun! From now to Oct. 31, guests of all ages can for the first time wear their Halloween costumes during regular operating hours as the iconic theme park at Walt Disney World Resort celebrates the spooky season. Here are some other ways guests can experience fall and Halloween at Magic Kingdom: • As they walk down Main Street, U.S.A., guests will see glowing pumpkin wreaths that inspire the Halloween spirit.

• A Halloween-themed cavalcade will travel down Main Street, U.S.A. featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto and pals dressed in Halloween costumes.

Guests may also spot Chip ‘n’ Dale in costume in Frontierland, and other Disney characters dressed for Halloween riding the horse-drawn trolley along Main Street, U.S.A. • Festive Halloween-themed merchandise will be available in select locations around the park.

• Themed photo opportunities from Disney PhotoPass will be available at select locations throughout the park.

NOTE: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will not be held this year. www.disneyworld.disney.go.com Family News

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M&M’s new seasonal flavors: White Candy Corn, White Pumpkin Pie and Ghoul’s Mix

New M&M's Flavors www.target.com

GIDGETS, GADGETS AND GIZMOS!!

With these training chopsticks, everyone will definitely learn fast while enjoying their favorite meal. Easily stimulates your child's brain and improves fine motor skills.

Training Chopsticks 8 - October 2020

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James Corden is coming to a car near you! Sing like the Adeles and Bruno Mars of the world with a mobile karaoke experience like no other. Simply tune-in via FM radio and get ready to jam out!

Carpool Karaoke, The Mic www.target.com

Got a big sweet tooth? The “Mostly Sweets” Fun Pack box gives you 6 six-ounce cups (by volume) of 6 different candies, every month.

Candy Club

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Shake up learning with this musical toy that introduces colors, numbers and music. Switch between English and Spanish mode to let kids explore all of the content in both languages.

Learn & Groove Shakin' Colors Maracas www.amazon.com

With stories and a fluffy friend to support your child's emotional well-being.

Helping you raise strong, caring, & confident children .

Slumberkins

www.slumberkins.com

Loaded with fun features, this ride-on toy includes a working front bucket, manual rotating drill, flashing lights, and construction and engine sound effects. Plus, it comes with a toy hard hat for your little builder.

PAW Patrol Rubble Digger www.ebay.com

Inflate, stick and create. You can stack and configure your spheres into virtually anything that your mind can conceive. The inflator works by hand!

Oonies Starter Pack www.walmart.com

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An interactive dino to make learning and playtime fun and effective.

Promotes creativity, social skills and imaginative thinking

Mix And Match-a-Saurus www.target.com

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TrendingBookstoGoogle Publisher’s top picks

Little Monster Books

Bedtime rituals, monster-style. Take a standard "getting ready for bed" picture book, add in a good dose of Halloween monster stuff, and you get this delightful tale.

The Unbudgeable Curmudgeon

Have you ever seen a curmudgeon that looks like your brother, but is in such a bad mood you hardly recognize him?

You can try all the peanut butter sandwiches and brownies you have, but he is not moving. Nothing works, eventually you have no choice but to fight back--and then...

Have you ever become a curmudgeon that just won't budge? A playful depiction of bad moods and sibling rivalry.

Creepy Pair of Underwear!

Crankenstein

There’s plenty to be cranky about out there in the world, even—or maybe especially—if you’re a kid.

Faced with the slings and arrows of early wake-up calls, miserly Halloween candy givers, melting Popsicles, long lines, cough syrup, and bedtime, the fearsome Crankenstein can only respond with a baleful look and a groaning “MEHHRRRR!” The only possible cure for such terror? Laughter, naturally, which comes along with play and friendship and puts a total, if temporary, kibosh on the crankiness.

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The comfiest, creepiest underwear you'll ever wear! A ghoulish, greenish glow. If Jasper didn't know any better he'd say his undies were a little, well, creepy. Jasper's not scared obviously, he's just done with creepy underwear. But after trying everything to get rid of them, they keep coming back! A hilarious story of a brave rabbit and a very weird pair of underwear.

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Orchard Academy has moved

Alliance, educators partner to supply art kits to virtual learners

The Alliance for the Arts and Lee County Arts Educators Association (LAEA) have partnered to supply individual art kits to students who are learning virtually this year and might not have access to art supplies. The organizations have distributed 750 art kits this September and are just shy of their overall distribution goal of 1,000.

"Words can't describe how much we appreciate the support of the Alliance and their donors. Our student artists mean the world to us

and acts like this are what is going to help keep the arts alive for Lee County students during this challenging time," says Samantha Hower, arts educator and LAEA president.

Just 250 shy of the goal, the Alliance is currently accepting donations of 24 count crayons, 12 count broad tip markers, glue sticks, 4 oz bottles of glue, watercolor sets and colored pencils.

Community members may also make a gift toward the project by visiting www.ArtInLee.org/Donate.

Orchard Academy has relocated to 13410 Shire Lane, Fort Myers. Now in a bigger and better location, Orchard Academy is right across the street from the South Trail Fire Department.

They are now offering weekend child care – nine hours on Saturdays as well as extended hours during the week!

“We take pride with our well trained, vetted, Level II background checked, licensed & insured, caring, compassionate & fun staff,” reports Orchard Academy.

Call today for a tour at 239-3339517 or 239-931-4199 or visit their website at www.orchardacademyllc.com and follow them @Orchard Academy on Facebook.

IMAG reopens The IMAG History and Science Center announces its reopening on weekends beginning Friday, Oct. 2.

The museum is open Fridays from noon to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. The IMAG is a family-friendly destination featuring interactive exhibits, aquariums, handson activities, history displays, and more, inspiring the imagination in all of us.

The IMAG is located at 2000 Cranford Ave., Fort Myers. For more information, call 239-2430043 or visit www.theIMAG.org.

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Halloween Headquarters . .and other fun events!

Halloween Headquarters . .and other fun events!

Family Friendly Activities October

Free Newton Beach Park Guided Beach Walk Mound House on Fort Myers Beach, 451 Connecticut Street 9 a.m.

This twice-weekly free outdoor nature program is different every single time, as the “Guided Beach Walks” have a simple premise – the groups walk roughly a half-mile down the beach and back, discussing whatever you find that particular morning, with the wind and waves dictating what comes up each day. Meet at the thatched hut closest to the beach, with CDC and Social Distancing in place and face masks MANDATORY. In addition to your face mask, bring sunscreen, shoes to get wet, sunglasses, and hat if necessary.

All ages weather permitting. No reservations necessary; while free, parking is $3-per-hour, with one hour generally enough. Newton Beach Park is mid-island at 4650 Estero Boulevard. 239-765-0865

Fandom Fest Lee County Library System Oct 1 - 31 The Lee County Library System will host its second annual Fandom Fest as a free virtual celebration of fandoms and geek culture throughout the month of October. The virtual event will offer participants of all ages the opportunity to participate in cosplay, crafts, escape rooms, storytimes, reading challenges and trivia, along with numerous chances to win prizes. Other highlights include an online costume contest for all ages and pets and a virtual fandom art exhibition featuring local artists’ work in anime, manga and comic book styles.

The festival includes four themed weeks that offer a mixture of activities for all ages. Fandom themes include: Sword & Sorcery (Oct. 4 - 10), Asian & Pop Culture (Oct. 11 - 17) Space (Oct. 18 - 24) Superheroes & Villains (Oct. 25 - 31) Fandom Fest participants can earn chances to win prizes by completing reading challenges and fandom-themed activities all month long. Prizes include a multi-purpose activity table, various fandom-themed LEGO sets, play tents, puzzles, books and more. www.leelibrary.net/fandomfest.

Online Costume Contest Lee County Library System Entries will be accepted Oct. 1- 24

Always call ahead!

Thursday - 1 Toddler Open Gym Coast Elite Gymnastics Academy 6360 Arc Way, Fort Myers 10:15 a.m.

Come to toddler open gym every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:15-11:15 a.m. Only $5 per child. Free time in the gym! Come jump on the trampoline, jump in the foam pits, swing on the bars, walk on the beams and more! Can't wait to see you there! 239-936-8467

High School Musical 2 Creative Theater Workshop at Fort Myers Christian Church 5916 Winkler Rd, Fort Myers Oct. 1 - 11 High School Musical 2 Live on Stage is the perfect show for the entire family!

This upbeat musical will make everyone dance in their seats. www.ticketor.com/ctw 239-738-3525 18 - October 2020

The online costume contest is a free, local competition that highlights the creativity and skills of the local cosplay community. Entries will be accepted Oct. 1-24 with public online voting taking place Oct. 25-31. Costume contest participants who receive the highest total scores during the voting period will win the prize for their category. www.leelibrary.net/fandomfest.

Grab and Go Craft Kits Fandom Fest Grab and Go Craft Kits Lee County Library System Starting Oct. 1 Fandom Fest Grab and Go Craft Kits are available upon request for pick up at all branches of the Lee County Library System through curbside and in-branch service. Each kit includes a free comic book and supplies for all of the weekly craft programs. Limit one kit per person while supplies last. www.leelibrary.net/fandomfest.

Friday - 2 Fun Fair Food Drive Thru Fleamasters Flea Market 4135 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Fort Myers 11 a.m.

Come enjoy the Fun Food Drive Thru @ the market. Drive thru or walk up and enjoy yummy fair food at Fleamasters Flea Market. 239-334-7001 Family News

Gator Mike's Haunted House "Frightmare on 78" 35 NE Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral Oct. 2 - 3, 9 - 10, 16 - 17, 23 - 14, 30 - 31 Dark - 10:30 p.m.

Just when you thought 2020 couldn't get any SCARIER, Gator Mike's Fun Park has done just that with FRIGHTMARE on 78! They have it all including a Haunted House, Open Air Scare Zones, Haunted Miniature Golf, Zombie Axe Throwing Food Trucks and so much more waiting for you every Friday and Saturday Night in October from Dark until 10:30 p.m. only at Gator Mike’s Family Fun Park.

Don’t miss our Zombie Paintball shooting range during the event nights. 239-574-4386

Drive By Spooky Alley Halloween Yard Haunt 2526 SW 10th Ave, Cape Coral Sunset - 10 p.m. every Fri-Sat-Sun in October To extend the Halloween joy in this crazy time, Spooky Alley is a drive by display this year. The fabulous display will grow and add new parts throughout the month, so drive by every weekend to see what has changed.

Saturday - 3 Virtual and Spooky Family Trivia Night Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers 7 p.m.

You've checked in to Alliance for the Arts before It’s creepy and it’s kooky, mysterious and spooky, it’s all together ooky – it’s Family Trivia Night! Join us for a night of virtual trivia fun with a Halloween twist! Questions will be a mixed bag this time around and feature some questions about the Rocky Horror Picture Show in celebration of its 45th Anniversary and the rest will be trivia for the whole family! Play and answer in real time with our live host, the Alliance for the Arts’ very own Technical Director, brewmaster and trivia guru, Adam Trummel. Wear your most ghoulish Halloween costume, make your favorite spooky snacks and study up for an evening of fun and challenging questions all while doing the Monster Mash. Plus there are prizes up for grabs! The overall champ will receive a cash grand prize. Minimum $10 donation per household for members and $15 per household for nonmembers to play, but the more you donate, the more you can win! Registration is required at ArtInLee.org/SpookyTrivia. 239-939-2787

Fall Festival Southern Fresh Farms 8500 Penzance Blvd., Fort Myers Oct. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 & 31

Shell Mound” Outside Guided Tour Mound House on Fort Myers Beach, 451 Connecticut Street 1 p.m.

Join us every Saturday and Sunday in October for our fall festival: pumpkin patch, barnyard animals & petting zoo, hay rides, food trucks, and craft vendors. 239-768-0309

If you dig archaeology, this program is for you!

Tour the 2,000-year-old Calusa Indian Shell Mound Site led by the Mound House Interpretive Staff as you explore the archaeology of the site while unearthing the clues archaeologists use discovered about this ancient society. All participants over the age of 6 must wear a mask; $5-per-person, Mound House members free. 239-765-0865

PINK Out GLOW Sky Zone Fort Myers 14181 S Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers 7 - 11 p.m.

It's Breast Cancer Awareness and we are going to GLOW ALL PINK to raise awareness by turning tonight's Glow Party All Pink! Our normal night of Lasers, music and black-lights transforming the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club but with everything pink. So throw on you Pink Glow shirt or purchase one at check in and join us for a pink out GLOW! 239-313-5448

Arcadia Monster Truck Fall Nationals The Mosaic Arena · Arcadia 2 p.m.

Featuring Five Giant National TV Monster Trucks including 2 time world champion BOUNTY HUNTER, plus SCARLETT BANDIT, IRON OUTLAW, JEKYLL & HYDE, and GUN SLINGER! Come experience the earth-shaking, ground-pounding, high-flying excitement at this covered arena show where they can really get some BIG AIR and where the DIRT is gonna fly! Tickets on sale now at arcadiamonstertruckshow.com

Sunday - 4 Science in Space: Asteroids Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers 3:30 p.m.

An educational opportunity for kids to engage and be inspired about the different aspects of our universe, ask questions and get answers to what is going on right above our atmosphere! Looking at Asteroids in the Asteroid belt, the Kuiper belt, and the Ort Cloud. Are we in danger!? Ages 6-14. $10 per student. Limit 15 participants. 239-275-3435

Monday - 5 N. Fort Myers Nazarene Pumpkin Patch 6781 Bayshore Rd., N. Fort Myers October 5 – 31 Bring your class on a field trip! All sizes of pumpkins and gourds! Photo opportunities.

239-567-0150

Family Adventures Mound House on Fort Myers Beach, 451 Connecticut Street 11 a.m.

Explore everything fun at the Mound House on this outdoor activity, as interpretive staff leads families through entertaining and educational experiences you will remember for a lifetime! All participants must wear a mask. $2-per-person; Mound House members free. Adults & Children age 5 & older weather permitting. 239-765-0865 Family News

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Things to do Yappy Hour Howl-O-Ween with Costume Contest Bell Tower Shops 13499 S Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers 6 - 9 p.m. 239-489-1221 Off-Road Adventure Park Grand Opening Weekend Sandlot Off-Road Adventure Park, 39450 Bermont Rd., Punta Gorda Oct. 9 - 12 Come join us for our grand opening! Bring the family and enjoy a weekend full of riding, live music, exhibits, food trucks, BBQ festival, fireworks, prizes and giveaways! www.sandlotoffroad.com

Saturday - 10 Beyond Halloween Pet Event Grace Church 13 SE 21st Pl, Cape Coral 9:30 a.m.

Pet costume contest! Dress up your pups, bunnies, cats, lizards, etc. to enter for a chance to win a prize! $3 Donation to enter Sign up at our rescue table starting at 9:30 a.m. winners to be announced at 10:30 a.m. We will have items for sale! All pets are welcome as long as they are safely contained, in a stroller or on a leash! 239-574-7161

Tuesday - 6 Emerging Inventors: Get Gardening Edison and Ford Winter Estates 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 10 a.m.

2nd Annual Pumpkin Patch First Christian Church of Cape Coral 2620 Country Club Blvd.

Oct 10 - 31 • 3 - 7 p.m.

Grab a watering can and come play in the garden. Kids will have fun planting, making sweet paper, and learning how plants grow. For children ages 18 months – 5 years, Emerging Inventors programs include story and music time, socializing with other children, educational activities, science experiments, and exploration of the homes, gardens, and museum at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates. 239-334-7419

Stop by get your pumpkins while enjoying the fall photo opportunities of your little one in the Pumpkin Patch. 239-574-7272

Wednesday - 7

Arts and Craft Fair, Food and Fun! Come on down and shop local, Indoor Market. 239-939-5464

Farmer Mike's U Pick Corn Maze and Fall Festival 26031 Morton Ave, Bonita Springs October 7 - 31 (Friday - Sunday) We have a bunch of awesome fun vendors that will be out with us on the weekend. U-Pick (Pick Your Own) pumpkins, 5 acre family friendly corn maze, bounce houses, corn box, crafts, pumpkins for sale & U Pick pumpkins, family activities and more. New: Haunted Corn Maze & Zombie Paintball Combination. Tickets go on sale 10-02-20 at 7 a.m. and will be limited by time slot for daytime and night-time events this season. 239-498-4576

Friday - 9 36th Annual Haunted Walk Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers Oct. 9 - 11, 16 - 18, 23 - 25, 30 - 31 • 7:30 p.m.

It's time for CNCP's 36th annual Haunted Walk, Southwest Florida's ONLY non-profit Haunted Walk. Come find out what's lurking on our pitch black trails... our 1/3 mile Pine Loop Trail is sure to make even the bravest scream.

All CDC GUIDELINES WILL BE FOLLOWED! The Haunted Walk is recommended for those 13 years and older and is not for the faint of heart. $15 per ticket.

Tickets must be purchased in advance as no tickets will be available at the door. Limited tickets per evening. 239-275-3435 20 - October 2020

Spooktacular Farm and Flea Arts Crafts Fair Edison Mall 4125 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers 11 a.m.

Art on the Farm - Family Clay Class Shaker's Acres South Bayshore & Slater, North Fort Myers 9 a.m.

Family Clay Class is fun for the whole Family! Bring the Family out to the Farm to create your own masterpiece and learn clay handbuilding techniques! This is a choose-your-own-adventure style class, so you decide your projects, and I will facilitate in the creation. Clay handbuilding techniques will be demonstrated as needed. Clay work will be kiln fired, to be glazed at next attended class (or glazed same day, per your preference). Class is entirely outdoors and around animals, so please dress for the weather and farm life.

Severe storms may cause us to cancel the event. The Treehouse (playground) is open with parental supervision. $20 for Adults, $15 for children under 12.

Minimum 1 participating adult per group. COVID 19- Social Distancing is encouraged, and handwashing readily available. Classes are entirely outdoors.

Register through website. The exact farm address is available after registration.

Find more classes and events at www.shakersacres.com

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6th Annual Pumpkin Patch 31 Produce & Mining Co. 18672 St Rd 31, Alva Oct. 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

LIVE music, Tractor Rides, Petting Zoo, Gem Panning , Vendors, Food trucks, Free photo area, Hungry Pony food truck will be among others. This is a south florida rendition of a pumpkin patch, we have the pumpkins brought in and we place them out in a field for your picking pleasure! This is a free event, free parking, free tractor rides. 239-313-8213

Sunday - 11 Science in Space: Earth Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers 3:30 p.m.

An educational opportunity for kids to engage and be inspired about the different aspects of our universe, ask questions and get answers to what is going on right above our atmosphere! Earth: A look at our planet and what makes us special. Our size, molten core and magnetic field, our moon and it’s size, “the Goldilocks Zone” and more.

Ages 6-14. $10 per student. Limit 15 participants.

239-275-3435

Nam Jam The Shell Factory and Nature Park 16554 N. Cleveland Avenue, N. Fort Myers 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Join us in honoring Vietnam Vets and all who serve in the US Military. Live music, guest speakers, performances from Robin Dawn Academy, bagpipers, vendors and more. For All Veterans with Military ID: Free, hot dog, chips, beverage, admission to the nature park and golf for 4. 239-995-2141

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James and the Giant Peach Center for Performing Arts 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs Friday & Saturday, October 16 & 17 at 7 pm & Saturday & Sunday, October 17 & 18 at 2 p.m. (Center for Performing Arts - Hinman Auditorium)

Emerging Inventors: Happy Halloween Edison and Ford Winter Estates 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers 10 a.m.

The Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs Youth Players are proud to present James and the Giant Peach. When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach... and launches a journey of enormous proportions.

Suddenly, James finds himself in the center of the gigantic peach, among human-sized insects with equally oversized personalities, but after it falls from the tree and rolls into the ocean, the group faces hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements.

Thanks to James' quick wit and creative thinking, the residents learn to live and work together as a family. The dangerous voyage is a success, but the adventure takes a whole new twist once they land on the Empire State Building. 239-495-8989

It’s time for little ghosts and goblins to come out and play. Grab a costume and join us for some spooky tricks and Halloween treats. For children ages 18 months – 5 years, Emerging Inventors programs include story and music time, socializing with other children, educational activities, science experiments, and exploration of the homes, gardens, and museum at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates. 239-334-7419

The Naples Players Drive-In Movie: Little Shop of Horrors 300 8th Street, Naples Oct. 20 and 21 Parking Begins at 7 p.m. Movies at 8p.m. www.naplesplayers.org/drive-in-movies

Thursday - 22 Saturday - 17 The Great Pumpkin Patch Hendry Street & Edwards Dr, Fort Myers October 17 - 25 • Noon - 7 p.m. www.explorefortmyers.com

Harvest Fun Festival Coast Elite Gymnastics Academy 6360 Arc Way, Fort Myers Saturday, Oct. 17 2-3:30 p.m. Ages 4 & under 3:30-5 p.m. Ages 5-12yrs

The Drowsy Chaperone Creative Theater Workshop at Fort Myers Christian Church 5916 Winkler Rd, Fort Myers Oct. 22 - Nov. 1 When a die-hard theatre fan plays his favorite cast album, the characters come to life in this hilarious musical farce. www.ticketor.com/ctw 239-738-3525

All ages welcome, members & non members.

Come out to our Harvest Fun Festival! Enjoy candy, games, gymnastics fun, trampolines and bounce house! Come dressed in your costume if you’d like. $5 prepaid. $7 day of the event. 239-936-8467

Tuesday - 13 Art on the Farm - Kinder Clay Shaker's Acres South Bayshore & Slater, North Fort Myers 9 a.m.

Art on the Farm Kinder Clay class is the perfect opportunity for your 3-6 year old to explore the Farm, meet the animals, and create a clay masterpiece inspired by a different children's book each class.

Class begins with a farm tour and animal feeding, before heading to the outdoor art classroom for some creative fun. Each class will feature a different children's book read aloud, and used as inspiration for our art project! This class is a parental participation style class. We will work in clay, glaze the same day, and then leave the work to be fired in the kiln. Class is entirely outdoors and around animals. $12 per student. Covid 19 - Social Distancing is encouraged, and handwashing readily available. Register through website. The exact farm address is available after registration. www.shakersacres.com Family News

Pumpkin Patch Cypress Lake United Methodist Church 8570 Cypress Lake Dr., Fort Myers Oct. 17 till sold out.

239-482-1250

Sunday - 18 Science in Space: Vast Distances Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers 3:30 p.m.

An educational opportunity for kids to engage and be inspired about the different aspects of our universe, ask questions and get answers to what is going on right above our atmosphere! Vast Distances: How far away are the Stars in the Constellation Orion, or Canis Major, or the Gemini Twins, or the Andromeda Galaxy? Ages 6-14. $10 per student. Limit 15 participants. 239-275-3435 October 2020 - 21

Things to do Movie in the Park Featuring The Addams Family Jim Jeffers Park 2817 SW 3rd Lane, Cape Coral 6 - 9 p.m.

The City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation department's Free Movie in the Park series returns! Movie in the Park (6 ft apart!) Featuring The Addams Family (2019) Movie starts at approximately 7 p.m., but get there early to enjoy dinner from our onsite food truck, grab a good spot & have a chance at our giveaways! Costume Contest for the kiddos! Get your kids in the Halloween spirit and have them come dressed in a costume. We will be doing a Costume Contest at 6:30 p.m. with a chance to win some prizes! For more information, call 239-573-3128

Southern Starz Halloween Party Southern Starz Gymnastics, 915 Southeast 14th Pl., Cape Coral Saturday, Oct. 24 • 7 - 11 p.m.

Ages 5-15. Includes food, drinks and goodie bags. Costume contests with prizes for each age group as well as games and open gym.

For tickets, call 239-574-0034

Sunshine Kids Drive-Thru Paint-A-Pumpkin Alliant Property Management, 13831 Vector Avenue, Fort Myers Noon - 3 p.m.

Friday - 23 Drive Thru Trunk or Treat Ray V. Pottorf Elementary 4600 Challenger Blvd, Fort Myers 6 p.m.

Families will drive thru the trunk or treat area and candy will be passed out to the car. Silent auction items will also be available to pay for/pick up.

239- 274-3932

Pioneer Pumpkin Palooza Collier County Museums 1215 Roberts Ave W, Immokalee October 23 - 24, 30 - 31 from 2 - 7 p.m.

Join us at the Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch this October for a safe, socially distanced Pioneer Pumpkin Palooza! You and your family can venture through the hay maze, participate in a pumpkin giveaway, watch a classic Halloween movie, complete a history scavenger hunt and get a goodie bag along with so much more! We are offering special extended hours for the event. Pioneer Pumpkin Palooza is being held on the last two Fridays and Saturdays of the month - Admission is FREE! 239-252-2611

Saturday - 24 United Way Family Learning Fair Bell Tower Daniels Parkway & US 41 Fort Myers 9 a.m.- Noon Come with your family to experience hands-on service projects and learn what the agencies are doing for your local community. Bring a can of food to donate to the local food pantry. 239-489-1221 22 - October 2020

Each family will have the opportunity to drive through our Paint a Pumpkin stations and enjoy live music, games, trick or treating, photo opps, and more, all from the safety and social distance of their car! RSVP so we have an accurate headcount for the event for food, pumpkin, and activity purposes. 239-398-9646 or 239-248-7814

Haunted Happenings William "Bill" Austen Youth Center 315 SW 2nd Avenue, Cape Coral Saturday, Oct. 24 • 6-9 p.m.

Participants will enjoy music, games, festive crafts, costume contest & more. Pre-registration is required. For grades K-6. $5 per person.

Guardians are not required to stay. 239-242-3950

Trunk or Treat Mugs N' Jugs Family Grille 5512 8th St W, Lehigh Acres 4 p.m.

We are participating in the 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat hosted by SWFL SHIELD! The event takes place at Mugs n Jugs on October 24th. Stop by with your little goblins to check out a fire engine and get some treats! 239-369-5069

Halloween Fall Festival Saddlewood Horse Club 16111 Saddlewood Ln, Cape Coral 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Boo! Get on your broom stick and fly in for our Halloween Fall Festival October 24. Horses and staff will be in costume! Come dressed up if you wish. Treat bag for every registered child. Ride and feed horses, play games, and take lots of BOOrific pictures. Snack & water included.

Rain or Shine thanks to our covered riding arena. All inclusive tickets $25/child (one chaperone per child free). Face covering is mandatory.

Very limited tickets with pre-pay only!

Reserve your spot at 239-738-9300 www.CapeHorses.com Family News

Monday - 26 Scarecrows in the Park & Pumpkin Patch Children’s Garden at Lakes Regional Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers Oct. 24-31 • Dawn through Dusk This year’s competition has been re-imagined, incorporating CDC guidelines for social distancing. Entries will be spaced throughout the Children’s Garden to enable social distancing among guests to the exhibit.

Again this year, you will be able to pick out the perfect pumpkin. Photo opportunities as well. www.lakespark.org

Pumpkin Patches at a glance 31 Produce & Mining Co. 18672 St Rd 31, Alva Oct. 10 - 11, 17 - 18, 24 - 25 Lakes Regional Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers Oct. 24 - 31 Southern Fresh Farms 8500 Penzance Blvd., Fort Myers weekends in October

Sunday - 25 Science in Space: Our Solar System Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers 3:30 p.m.

An educational opportunity for kids to engage and be inspired about the different aspects of our universe, ask questions and get answers to what is going on right above our atmosphere! Our Solar System: An investigative look into our planets and moons in our solar system! Ages 6-14. $10 per student. Limit 15 participants. 239-275-3435

Spooktacular Pumpkin Carving Contest Miromar Outlets 10801 Corkscrew Rd, Estero Noon Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. Pre-registration is required. ($15 Registration fee) Pumpkin and some carving tools supplied. Feel free to bring additional carving tools. Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult to participate.

Pre-Register at: LLSN@comcast.net

Halloween Little Leapers Sky Zone Fort Myers 14181 S Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers 9 - 11 a.m.

We are celebrating Halloween during Little Leapers this week! So have your little ones wear their costumes for a fun parade around the park! Each week, toddlers get to experience the fun of being active. The little ones will have a blast bouncing under the supervision of their parents, without interference from the big kids! Plus crafts, storytime and more! It's $12.99 per toddler plus one parent plays free; it's $5.99 for an additional parent to play on the trampolines. Parents & Grandparents are always welcome to watch - it's free! Ages 7 and under, if they can walk they can jump!

239-313-5448

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Cypress Lake United Methodist Church 8570 Cypress Lake Dr., Fort Myers Oct. 17 till sold out.

N. Fort Myers Nazarene Pumpkin Patch 6781 Bayshore Rd., N. Fort Myers October 5 – 31 Hendry Street & Edwards Drive Fort Myers October 17 - 25 First Christian Church of Cape Coral 2620 Country Club Blvd.

Oct 10 - 31 • 3 - 7 p.m.

Farmer Mike's U Pick 26031 Morton Ave, Bonita Springs October 7 - 31 (Friday - Sunday) Corn Maze

Scarecrow Invasion!

Lake Kennedy Center 400 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral Oct. 26 - 31 • 10 a.m.

Looking for something fun, safe and festive to do this fall? Drive through Lake Kennedy Center's parking lot and along Lake Kennedy Drive to see a spooky amount of scarecrows! There will be a ballot box at the end so you can vote for your favorite one. This "Scarecrow Invasion" exhibit will be on display from October 25 to November 1, with viewing open daily from dawn to dusk.

Admission is FREE! For more information, call Lake Kennedy Center at 239-574-0575.

Tuesday - 27 Moms Night Out Pink Party Sky Zone Fort Myers 14181 S Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers 6 - 8 p.m.

Moms Night Out Pink Party hosted by SWFL Housewives in the City, moms enjoy socializing while kids of the mom attendees get a jump pass special rate. 239-313-5448

Home School PE Sky Zone Trampoline Park 14181 S Tamiami Trail #140, Fort Myers Every Tuesday and Thursday Each Week 1-3 p.m.

Enjoy a break from the books and join other local homeschoolers and virtual learners for an action packed PE session! This is a special 2 hour session before we open to the public with a discounted price specifically for Home school students and virtual learners. 239-313-5448

The Naples Players Drive-In Movie: Disney’s Hocus Pocus 300 8th Street South, Naples Parking Begins at 7 p.m. Movies begin promptly at 8 p.m. (Oct. 27 & 28) www.naplesplayers.org/drive-in-movies

Wednesday - 28 Halloween Little Leapers Sky Zone Fort Myers 14181 S Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers 10 a.m. - noon We are celebrating Halloween during Little Leapers! So have your little ones wear their costumes for a fun parade around the park! There will be a holiday craft. Toddlers get to experience the fun of being active. The little ones will have a blast bouncing under the supervision of their parents, without interference from the big kids! Parents & Grandparents are always welcome to watch - it's free! Ages 7 and under, if they can walk they can jump! 239-313-5448

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Things to do Saturday - 31 Freddie's Trick or Treat Alley Fleamasters Flea Market 4135 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Fort Myers Noon Come out to Fleamasters on Halloween day and do some trick-or-treating!

Our market will be covered with spooky decorations and our vendors will be handing out candy! It'll be a fun and safe environment to have some Halloween fun! 239-334-7001

Candy Crawl Edison Mall 4125 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers 3 - 7 p.m.

Goblins and Ghouls, you are invited to join us for a Candy Crawl on Saturday, October 31st. Come dressed in your best costume and ready to collect all your favorite treats from participating retailers and vendors. But the fun doesn't stop there - join us outside for some more treats. We have partnered with Gulf Shore Mustang Club for Trunk-or-Treating in the parking lot, near the Food Court. Edison Mall is proud to incorporate the Teal Pumpkin Project into this event to promote safety, inclusion, and respect of individuals managing food allergies. Non-food treats for trick-or-treaters will be available.

Look for the teal pumpkins OUTSIDE at the Edison Mall table. 239-939-5464

Thursday - 29 Pee Wee Halloween (2-3 yrs) Four Freedoms Park 4818 Tarpon Ct, Cape Coral 10 a.m.

Children will enjoy games, story time, crafts and a visit to our pumpkin patch for their special surprise. Parent must attend with child. Mask must be worn when entering the facility and during class. $15 pp. For more information and to register, call Four Freedoms Park at 239-574-0804.

Friday - 30 Trunk or Treat at Millennial’s Halloween Bash!

Millennial Brewing Co. 1811 Royal Palm Ave., Fort Myers 7 - 10 p.m.

Trunk or Treat Halloween Party during our Halloween bash! Snag a tailgate spot for just $3! $100 Millennial Brewing Gift Card for best trunk! $50 Runner Up Millennial Brewing Gift Card! Family friendly! Live music! Spooky themed beers and cocktails. 239-271-2255

Naples Halloween Party North Collier Regional Park 15000 Livingston Rd, Naples 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Free for children ages 3 and under. Collier County Parks and Rec will be hosting it's annual Halloween Party at North Collier Regional Park. Collier County Halloween Party will have candy, bounce houses, hay rides, Costume Contest, Games, prizes and a DJ!! Pumpkin Hunt Hay Rides will be given from 6:45-7:45 p.m. Bounce Houses & Games will be available for the duration of the event.

Food & drinks will be available for purchase on site. $5 per person.

239-252-4022

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GANGANG Fall Festival The Apostolic House of God, Inc 3310 Lincoln Blvd, Fort Myers Noon - 3 p.m.

Fun For The Whole Family; Food, Games & Prizes; Mask Paintings By Professional Artist (we supply the mask); Pumpkin Carving; Ring Toss; Wall Punch; Hay Ride & more Clean Safe Environment; All Activities Outdoors; Masks Required; Sanitation Stations Available. 239-771-1491

Halloween on the Farm Southern Fresh Farms 8500 Penzance Blvd in Fort Myers 9 a.m.

Something wicked this way comes. The Market Spa will be celebrating Halloween on the farm with limited edition products, an assortment of our bestsellers, and spooky fun for every ghoul or ghostie. Come monster mash with us on the farm! Hayrides, pumpkins, furry babes to pet, and some really amazing local artisans await on this All Hallow's Eve. 239-768-0309

Tent or Treat Southern Fresh Farms 8500 Penzance Blvd., Fort Myers 4 - 7 p.m.

Your kids can trick-or-treat safely at Southern Fresh Farms. Local businesses will be distributing candy from their tents. 239-768-0309

Trunk or Treat at IRagazzi Pizza 159 Hancock Bridge Pkwy, Cape Coral 6:30 p.m.

Bring the kids by for a fun & safe evening of Trunk or Treating! We can't wait to see all the kids dressed up! We'll have our parking lot and the parking lot of Tires Plus full of trunks to get some treats from! *If you are interested in participating in the event and have a trunk you can decorate and are available to pass out candy that night, please send us a message to sign up!

239-772-9005

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Halloween All Day Party Sky Zone Fort Myers 14181 S Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers Saturday, Oct. 31 • 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Haunted Theater Walk & Trunk or Treat Cultural Park Theater 528 Cultural Park Blvd. Cape Coral Saturday, Oct. 31 • 7 to 9 p.m.

Halloween All Day Party with prizes, candy, costume parade & contests, etc.

239-313-5448

Children of all ages will enjoy The haunted Cultural Park Theater Tour followed with a trunk or treat in our theater parking lot. Since our local children are not likely able to go door to door this season we thought this would be a great family alternative for the season.

Admission to the theater is $10.

239-772-5862

Swamp Buggy Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat The Florida Sports Park 8520 Rattlesnake Hammock Rd, Naples Sat 6:30 p.m.

Fall is here and we are working hard on putting together a WONDERFUL Halloween activity for our community. Given this year’s Covid situation, we are having a FREE ‘Drive-Thu Trunk-or-Treat", presented by Culver's, here at The Florida Sports Park.

Along with providing a fun and safe trick or treating experience, we will be having a DJ, local restaurants & food trucks in our parking lot! The DJ will be playing fun seasonal music so everyone can park their vehicle in our 25 acre parking lot, pull out their folding camp chairs and enjoy the evening’s festivities in a FUN & SAFE manner! We have 2 registrations available. 1 if you want to decorate your vehicle and hand out candy, the other is if you are bringing children to "Trick-orTreat". TICKETS ARE LIMITED! Visit the website to get your tickets/ register and for more information. www.swampbuggy.com

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Halloween at South Seas!

South Seas Island Resort 5400 Plantation Rd, Captiva Noon - 11:30 p.m.

Resort Wide Trick or Treating plus other Halloween related activities! 239-472-5111

Fall Family Candy and Costume Festival Sanibel Community House 2173 Periwinkle Way , Sanibel Island 3 - 5 p.m.

Wear your costumes and have some fun at this fun carnival type festival. Family friendly food and more. Bag of candy is the entry fee. 239-472-2155

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Virtual walks benefit local agencies Children’s Network of SW Florida Oct. 16 - 18 The Children’s Network of Southwest Florida is holding their 15th Annual Walk to Prevent Child Abuse virtually in Fort Myers on Oct. 16, 17 and 18. This year, the event is being held virtually due to concerns of the COVID-19 virus.

The event’s goal is to raise awareness and funds to create child abuse prevention programs, as well as fulfill the needs of about 2,300 children currently in care. 100% of funds raised will directly benefit local abused & neglected children.

• The Virtual Walk to Prevent Child Abuse registration is open now. You can walk or run to let people know about the needs of children who have been abused or neglected.

When, where and how far you walk is entirely up to you around the block, a jog in the park, or a 5K run in your neighborhood - on any day between Oct. 16 - 18.

• Help raise awareness by taking photos of you/your team, and sharing on Facebook using #PreventChildAbuseSWFL ~ remember to tag us ~ facebook.com/CNSWFL/ • Go to www.childnetswfl.org/15th-annual-walk-preventchild-abuse to register. The registration fee is $20.

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Walk for Apraxia Nov. 7

Apraxia Kids will host the 2020 Southwest Gulf Coast Virtual Walk for Apraxia to continue the efforts of supporting children, families, and professionals affected by childhood apraxia of speech.

Registered participants will have the opportunity to view the privately released virtual ceremony on Nov. 7 and are encouraged to spread awareness by walking in their own local areas.

Apraxia Kids is also pleased to share our partnership with K-Love & AIR1 Radio as its national media sponsor for the 2020 Virtual Walk Season helping to spread awareness of our organization across the United States.

The funds raised through the Southwest Gulf Coast Walk for Apraxia benefit Apraxia Kids, the leading nonprofit that works to strengthen the support systems in the lives of children with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS).

For more info and to register for the Walk for Apraxia, visit www.apraxia-kids.org/walk-forapraxia-splash-page/

Lee Health Inspiring Health 5K on Nov. 4

Lee Health’s Inspiring Health 5K is going virtual. Registration is now open for the fifth annual event set to take place Nov. 4 - 10. This year, the race will raise funds for COVID-19 relief while maintaining its commitment to a healthy and active lifestyle.

Inclusive to all activity levels and families, the virtual 5K allows participants to run, jog or walk at their own pace and at a location of their choice, including indoors on a treadmill anytime between Nov. 4 10.

Participants have the option to upload their race time to runsignup.com and share photos on LeeHealthStrong.org to be entered into a raffle for great prizes.

Visit tinyurl.com/Inspire5K to register.

Registration includes a T-shirt and medal.

Register by Oct. 5 to guarantee shirt size.

For more information, call 239-4680050 Family News

Free autism screening for young children Oct. 23 in Fort Myers

Health department offers free flu shots at pop-up, walk-up test sites The Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) is strongly encouraging all unvaccinated residents to get their flu shot as soon as possible. Flu vaccination is the best way to prevent the flu and its potentially serious complications.

DOH-Lee began offering both free influenza (flu) and Hepatitis A at all pop-up walk-up COVID-19 test sites in midSeptember. The flu vaccine is available to anyone age 6 months and older. Anyone not feeling well will not receive the flu vaccine.

The Hepatitis A vaccine is available to anyone age 18 and older.

The best time to receive a flu vaccine is before flu viruses begin spreading in the community. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body and provide protection against flu so plan to get vaccinated early in fall, before flu season begins. CDC recommends that people get a flu vaccine by the end of October.

For more information about the Florida Department of Health, visit www.FloridaHealth.gov.

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Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, in partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida, offers a free monthly autism spectrum disorder screening for toddlers 18 months to five years of age.

The next screening will be held on Oct. 23 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Pediatric Specialist Office, 15901 Bass Rd, Suite 102, Fort Myers.

It is estimated that one in every 59 children is diagnosed with some form of Autism Spectrum Disorder, making it more common than childhood cancer, juvenile diabetes and pediatric AIDS combined.

Medical consultants for the project stress that an early diagnosis can make a vast difference for toddlers and their families. They say early intensive behavioral intervention can make an immense difference not just in the development of the child, but in their families as well.

The ASD screening is conducted by the Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. The screenings are administered by an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, who has extensive training and experience in typical child development and developmental disorders.

A physician referral is not required. To schedule a screening, call 239-343-6838.

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Regal offers classic family movies at discount prices

The Secret Life of Pets 2

Playing Oct. 2 - 8 • rated PG

We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story

Playing Oct. 9 - 15 • rated G 28 - October 2020

Despicable Me

Playing Oct. 2 - 8 • rated PG

Despicable Me 3

Playing Oct. 16 - 22 • rated PG

Regal Cinemas launched its Family Features promotion on Sept. 18. The program offers classic family movies for just $3 per child ticket (ages 3 - 11) and $5 per adult ticket.

In October, Regal will show two movies each week. Here is the schedule:

Despicable Me 2

Playing Oct. 9 - 15 • rated PG

Sing

Playing Oct. 16 - 22 • rated PG Family News

PopStroke held a VIP preview Sept. 10 before opening the next week.

PopStroke opens PopStroke Entertainment Group and its partners, Tiger Woods and Greg Bartoli, announce the official opening of its second location, PopStroke Fort Myers.

Founded in 2018, PopStroke is a technology-infused golf-entertainment concept featuring Tiger Woods and his TGR Design team’s first-ever 36hole putting facility, coupled with an outdoor dining area with a full menu, expansive variety of craft beer, wine, signature cocktails, ice cream, outdoor games and a kids playground.

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PopStroke’s customized mobile app allows customers to purchase golf packages before arriving to the course, order drinks and food to be delivered directly to them anywhere on the course, showcase their scores on a digital scoreboard and save with the PopBucks rewards program.

Located at 5531 Six Mile Commercial Court in Fort Myers, PopStroke opened Sept. 16.

For more about the new local attraction, visit them online at www.popstroke.com

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