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OCT16
piscatawaynj · Piscataway, NJ
Music & concertsFree
Fall Harvest Festival
piscatawaynj
Make East Jersey Old Town Village your fall destination! Join us for a free, family-friendly day filled with pumpkins, spice and everything nice in a historic setting! The Village will be open for extended hours so visitors can wander the grounds, interact with our living history interpreters, listen to live music by the Sawmill Run Old Time String Band and enjoy food from Beastro which will also have its Signature Drippings available for purchase. Activities include accessible wagon rides, p...
Make East Jersey Old Town Village your fall destination! Join us for a free, family-friendly day filled with pumpkins, spice and everything nice in a historic setting! The Village will be open for extended hours so visitors can wander the grounds, interact with our living history interpreters, listen to live music by the Sawmill Run Old Time String Band and enjoy food from Beastro which will also have its Signature Drippings available for purchase. Activities include accessible wagon rides, p...
Nightfall in the Stacks: An Adult Halloween Celebration
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Get into the Halloween spirit with an evening of frightful fun at the library! This festive adults-only Halloween party will feature spooky snacks, friendly competition, and mystical entertainment. Challenge your knowledge with Halloween and literary trivia, roll your way to victory with mini-pumpkin bowling, and discover what the cards may reveal during tarot card readings. Enjoy seasonal treats, mingle with fellow Halloween enthusiasts, and celebrate the spookiest season of the year in a fu...
Build confidence using today's most common workplace technology tools in this two-part workshop series presented by Goodwill Community Resource Center in partnership with the Lee County Library System. Participants will develop foundational computer skills through hands-on instruction designed for beginners and those looking to refresh their knowledge. Part 1: Microsoft Basics (October 9) Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Participa...
Goodwill Presents: Online Job Applications for Adults and Seniors
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Most employment requires an online job application now. Goodwill Industries is providing hands on training and guidance for first time adult users and seniors. Registration is limited to ten participants.
Learn both basic and creative photography concepts in a fun and approachable way. We’ll explore topics like composition, lighting, perspective and storytelling while introducing simple techniques to elevate everyday photos. Whether using a smartphone or a camera, participants will gain practical skills and creative confidence to capture meaningful, visually compelling images—all levels of photography welcomed. A camera is not required. Please note: This class is offered over three consecutive...
Join us for a retrospective of 1968, an extraordinary and troubled year. Revisit Apollo 8, Vietnam, sports, politics, technology, music, movies, and so much more. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bonita Springs Library. This program is part of the America250 celebration.
Join our discussion of The Library Book by Susan Orlean. Journey through the history of libraries as the book investigates the 1986 Los Angeles Public Library Fire and the lasting impact on the institution. This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Pine Island Public Library. Copies of the book are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Put you Halloween knowledge to the test this fall! Gather your friends for a spooktacular evening of trivia featuring horror movies, haunted history, Halloween traditions, and more!
Want to get a jump on your small holiday gifts? Bring your creativity and join us to make and personalize a variety of magnets to make everyone smile while helping organize the notes on the refrigerator or in the office. Samples shown in the photo are just a few of the magnet possibilities.
PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION FOR THIS SESSION - Library 2nd Floor, Conference Room C Historical Fiction and Narrative non-Fiction: Sometimes fiction seems real and non-fiction reads like a novel...This year both will be discussed. Book Discussion: White Light: The Elemental Role of Phosphorus-in Our Cells, in Our Food, and in Our World by Jack Lohmann (Non-Fiction Selection) Title subject to substitution due to unforeseen changes in availability. Registration is not required.
Are you creating your life intentionally, or simply reacting to whatever comes your way? Discover practical tools to clarify your vision, align your daily choices with your values, and begin creating a life that feels more meaningful, energized, and authentically yours.
Join us for a social group playing American Mah Jongg. American Mah Jongg uses an annual card of Official Standard Hands and Rules, against which all games are played. These cards are available from the National Mah Jongg League.
Historian Steve Valdespino chronicles the dramatic transition of American colonists from loyal British subjects in 1754 to determined revolutionaries in 1776. Sharing cultural, language and political traditions, while enjoying its military protection and economic benefits, most colonists were proud subjects of the British Empire at the onset of the French & Indian War. But as new taxes and tightening imperial control sparked a volatile cycle of colonial protest and British retaliation, these...
Engage Estero presents a Community Meeting for residents to speak with local leaders as they discuss their respective roles in “Guiding Estero Forward.” Commissioner David Mulicka has been a member of the Lee County commissioners since 2025, representing residents in Lehigh, Bonita Springs, Estero, Boca Grande, and Cape Coral. He is a lifelong resident here in Southwest Florida and emphasizes the importance of listening and learning the nuances of what matters to residents in each community....
Need help with a phone, tablet or laptop? Are you looking to gain basic computer skills? Staff at the Pine Island Public Library can help! We are offering 15 minute, one-on-one technology help sessions. Feel free to bring your own device (phone, laptop, or tablet) or log on to a computer here to receive direct instruction. We are happy to help you with any questions about your device! Please call, email or stop in to register. Sign up for your session today!
Create your own fall decor for Halloween: a spooky geode skull and mysterious potion bottle! Registration required. Dress for mess. Patrons may only register for one event in this series.
Experience the beauty of language with neighbors and friends at this open mic poetry read aloud session! Bring your own favorite poem to read aloud or choose one from a selection of poems provided by the library. We'll take turns reading poems aloud to one another, and then we’ll discuss what we've read. This month's theme is "Journeys". Bring your own coffee, tea, or hot chocolate in a covered container.
SWFL Amigas Book Club is a women’s book club that meets once a month. We discuss a selected book, share our thoughts and perspectives, and enjoy conversation and fellowship with women from the Southwest Florida community.
Create or update your resume. Career advisors from Goodwill Industries will provide expert guidance and assistance helping you build a resume for today's job market.
Learn both basic and creative photography concepts in a fun and approachable way. We’ll explore topics like composition, lighting, perspective, and storytelling, while also introducing simple techniques to elevate everyday photos. Whether using a smartphone or a camera, participants will gain practical skills and creative confidence to capture meaningful, visually compelling images—all levels of photography welcomed. A camera is not required. Please note: This class is offered over three cons...
Get the lowdown on how to start your own cottage foods business in Florida during this workshop led by Jenn Hagen of UF/IFAS Extension Lee County. Calling all aspiring food entrepreneurs and inquisitive foodies! Join us in learning the basics of selling food from your home in Florida. Did you know Florida's cottage food law makes it possible for you to sell certain foods directly from your home? Jenn's workshop will introduce you to the basics of Florida's cottage food law, key food safety ti...
Discover the benefits and importance of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) in managing community cat populations withFortunate Ferals! This informative program will provide an overview of their TNR efforts and highlight ways attendees can support and advocate for local feline welfare. Registration is required to reserve your seat. To request up to SIX free TNR spay/neuter vouchers at the workshop, participants must register through the library and then email fortunateferals@gmail.com. Please include yo...
The 60s were a period of peace, love, happiness, and groovy music. Denny Vincent explores the Rock & Roll scene for the period using cool videos, songs, audience engagement, and a little dancing.
Advance Care Planning – A Proactive vs Reactive Approach
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Planning ahead can provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Join Amanda Barton of Seniors Blue Book for an educational seminar that explores the importance of advance care planning before a crisis occurs. Learn about essential healthcare and legal planning documents, how to communicate your wishes with family members, and the resources available to help you make informed decisions for the future. This interactive session encourages questions and discussion, empowering participants w...
Join us for a social group playing American Mah Jongg. American Mah Jongg uses an annual card of Official Standard Hands and Rules, against which all games are played. These cards are available from the National Mah Jongg League.
Come spend a creative afternoon with us turning old books into charming upcycled folded Halloween Hedgehogs. Limited to 15 - Registration Required. All supplies provided. Halloween fabrics and accents have been added to our supplies. You can also create a non-Halloween fall hedgehog if you prefer. This craft will involve folding, cutting, and gluing various materials. All skill levels welcome.
Learn the basics of Chinese in a relaxed, informal and beginner-friendly class. We’ll focus on simple words, everyday phrases, and basic grammar to help you start building sentences. No experience needed! Presented by Ying Li, a volunteer for the Lee County Library System.
Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm. No Box Office available night of show for any resolutions. Please download Ticketmaster App on your cell phones if you choose mobile delivery. Please call 1-800-217-0007
Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm. No Box Office available night of show for any resolutions. Please download Ticketmaster App on your cell phones if you choose mobile delivery. Please call 1-800-217-0007
In May 2009, three fresh-faced teenagers appeared on the popular Italian talent show Ti Lascio Una Canzone and dazzled television viewers with their flawless rendition of the Neapolitan standard O Sole Mio. Having successfully survived the.
Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall · Fort Myers, FL
Community & civic
Cirque Du Soleil Twas The Night Before
Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall
Grab your winter coat and get ready to jingle on down to Cirque du Soleil's amazing holiday spectacular, Twas The Night Before Christmas! You'll witness their 49th original production, and first-ever holiday-themed show. Judging by their.
FREE GENERAL ADIMISSION WITH A UNITY MEMBERSHIP. TICKETS AVALIABLE AT 8:00PM DATE OF SHOW. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. Doors open at 9pm. Show starts at 10pm. No Box Office available night of show for any resolutions. Please download Ticketmaster App on your cell phones if you c...
Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm. No Box Office available night of show for any resolutions. Please download Ticketmaster App on your cell phones if you choose mobile delivery. Please call 1-800-217-00
Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center · Fort Myers, FL
Music & concerts
Jingle Bell Jive - A Rockin Christmas with The Shakedown Shuffle
Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center
Join us for a 50s and 60s rock and roll Christmas/holiday concert that features the Christmas music of Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, and more. It's a perfect mixture of Christmas classics with high-octane rock and roll. It is performed by the NYC band The Shakedown Shu...
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Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm. No Box Office available night of show for any resolutions. Please download Ticketmaster App on your cell phones if you choose mobile delivery. Please call 1-800-217-0007
Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center · Fort Myers, FL
Lifelong learning
The Phil Collins Experience
Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center
Celebrating one of the world?s best-selling artists with the music of Phil Collins, The Phil Collins Experience is performed to perfection by Kansas City Magazine?s ?2020 Best Male Vocalist?, Terry Adams Jr. Terry is a British-born world-class drummer, proven in mastering the drums left-handed, j...
Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm. No Box Office available night of show for any resolutions. Please download Ticketmaster App on your cell phones if you choose mobile delivery. Please call 1-800-217-0007
Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm. No Box Office available night of show for any resolutions. Please download Ticketmaster App on your cell phones if you choose mobile delivery. Please call 1-800-217-0007
TOBYMAC with Jeremy Camp, Seph Schlueter, Katy Nichole: Hits Deep Tour
Hertz Arena
TOBYMAC, Jeremy Camp, Seph Schlueter, Katy Nichole Lineup subject to change. Discounts cannot be combined. Awakening Events / Awakening Foundation shows are required to follow local health and venue requirements. Changes in local health guidelines or venue policies are not grounds for a refund. B...
17051 Jean St. #7 Fort Myers, FL 33967 Corner of Alico Road and Jean St. Alico Road exit 128 off I75 turn west and travel about 1 mile. Market is located on the south side of Alico Road in a Terracott · Fort Myers, FL
MarketsHappens regularly
Alico Crossing Market
17051 Jean St. #7 Fort Myers, FL 33967 Corner of Alico Road and Jean St. Alico Road exit 128 off I75 turn west and travel about 1 mile. Market is located on the south side of Alico Road in a Terracott
On the first Friday of the month, the historic downtown River District fills with galleries and artists from 6 to 10 pm. You stroll the brick streets and pop in and out.
130 Connecticut Street Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 Go to the middle of the island on Estero Blvd until you come to Connecticut Street. We are at the First Baptist Church on the corner of both streets. · Fort Myers, FL
MarketsHappens regularly
Beach Baptist Farmers Market Fort Myers Beach
130 Connecticut Street Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 Go to the middle of the island on Estero Blvd until you come to Connecticut Street. We are at the First Baptist Church on the corner of both streets.
315 West Avenue Bonita Springs, FL 34134 This market will begin Wednesday, November 18, 2020! The Bonita Shores Club Farmer's Market will be OUTSIDE in the parking lot of the Club. This market will h · Fort Myers, FL
MarketsHappens regularly
Bonita Shores Club Farmer's Market
315 West Avenue Bonita Springs, FL 34134 This market will begin Wednesday, November 18, 2020! The Bonita Shores Club Farmer's Market will be OUTSIDE in the parking lot of the Club. This market will h
A Saturday market from 9 am to 1 pm on First Street, in the heart of downtown's Culinary District. Southwest Florida growers and makers set up booths along the street.
A monthly downtown music night where local and regional musicians line the River District streets from 6 to 10 pm. The lineup changes from jazz to blues to rock each time.
