03/09/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/09/2024 01:37
The Town will be hosting various special events and programs at different facilities throughout the month of September. Please see below for details:
Mound House
Special Events:
First Friday - September 6, 2024, 9:00am - 4:00pm
FREE
Start the month off right with FREE ADMISSION to the museum and a day filled with FREE family activities. More tours, more programs, more fun!
Island Hopper - September 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cost: General Admission: $50; VIP: $75; Premium VIP: $90
Join two renowned songwriters, Time James and Jeff Cohen, as they perform at the historic and beautiful Mound House as a part of the Island Hopper Songwriters Fest! This multiday festival sees world class talent perform across different locations in Lee County, and we are thrilled to once again host this fun and exciting celebration of music!
Tickets include admission to the museum, and two 30-minute performances from Tim James and Jeff Cohen as well as drink ticket(s), and a book signing of Tim James' book Going Crazy after the show. Doors open at 2:00pm, concert at 2:30pm. Rain or shine! Ticket sales go towards the Friends of Mound House, a 501(c)3 organization founded to fundraise and advocate for Mound House.
Purchase tickets on the Mound House website: Island Hopper Songwriters Fest - Mound House
General Admission: Museum admission - Concert admission to two performances - One Drink Ticket -Entrance to book signing
VIP: Museum admission - Concert admission to two performances - Two Drink Tickets - Reserved VIP Seating - Entrance to book signing
Premium VIP: Museum admission - Concert admission to two performances - Two Drink Tickets -Reserved VIP Front Row Seating - Entrance to book signing -Reserved VIP Parking
Programs:
Kayak con Arqueología- September 21, 9:00am - 11:00am
FEE: FREE - first come first serve
This Latinx Heritage Month join us at the Mound House Museum for a special bilingual kayak tour! In commemoration of Latino Conservation Week and in the spirit of "celebrando nuestra cultura afuera," this tour is an opportunity to get outdoors and discover SWFL's rich historical Latinx heritage as we paddle through the beautiful waters surrounding the museum. This unique event offers an engaging way to connect with nature and our shared history, while demonstrating how everyday citizens (even those without prior archeological training) can contribute to local archeological efforts.
We will also have free bilingual Shell Mound Tours and free Museum Admission on this day for all!
Bay Oaks Recreational Campus
Youth Programs
Club Rec - Entire School Year, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
FEE: Resident: $125/child; Non-Resident: $175/child
Club Rec is a Youth Program at Bay Oaks Recreation Center that offers an after-school program. This program provides a safe, structured, and fun place for your students to attend from 2:15 PM until as late as 6:00 PM after school Monday - Friday.
We offer a multitude of different activities that promote health and wellness, inclusion, teambuilding, creativity, and help build long-lasting memories and friendships for years to come! Each week, students will participate in both indoor and outdoor group games, trips to the Fort Myers Beach pool (upon reopening), test out their STEM skills, and have an opportunity to join some of our Clubs specifically designed around all their favorite activities.
Follow the link to register your child: Club Rec Registration Form Fall 2024
Kiwanis Kids Club - Tuesdays, September 17 - October 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Fee: FREE
Grades: 3rd - 5th
Follow the link to register your child: Club Registration Fall 2024
Lego Club - Wednesdays, September 18 - October 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Fee: $50/child (guaranteed 6 Lego Kits)
Grades: 3rd - 5th
Follow the link to register your child: Club Registration Fall 2024
Athletics
Open Gym Volleyball - Wednesdays, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
FEE: Day Pass: $10 or Membership required.
Indoor Open Gym Pickleball - Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 1:00pm
FEE: FREE for the entire month of September
Pickleball Lessons - Wednesdays
FEE: $50/four weeks; paid directly to the instructor
Enjoy 4 weeks of Indoor Pickleball Lessons! Held on September 4, 11, 18, and 25.
Beginners: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Intermediate: 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Bayside Park
Concert Series - all concerts are FREE!
Wayward Soul - September 8, 2024, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Jacob's Ladder - September 15, 2024, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Riverside - September 22, 2024, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Guilty Pleasure - September 29, 2024, 5:00pm - 7:00pm