Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral Events Newswire

Florida Child in Need of Extremely Rare Blood- OneBlood Leading Worldwide Search to Locate Donors 12/3/2018 8:00 AM - 12/3/2119

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:19:23 GMT

(Orlando, Florida December 3, 2018) OneBlood, the local not-for-profit blood center serving Florida and other parts of the southeast, is leading a worldwide search to find some of the rarest blood in the world. It’s needed to help save two-year-old Zainab, a South Florida girl who is battling neuroblastoma, a very aggressive form of cancer. Zainab’s blood is extremely rare because she is missing a common antigen that most people carry on their red blood cells. The antigen is called “Indian B” (Inb). For a person to be a possible match for Zainab, they must also be missing the Indian B antigen, or the little girl's body will reject the blood. Locating people who are missing the Indian B antigen comes down to genetics. • Statistically, the only people who are likely to be a match for Zainab are people of Pakistani, Indian or Iranian descent. Of these populations, less than 4% of the people are actually missing the Indian B antigen. To be a match for Zainab a donor must meet the following criteria: • Must be exclusively Pakistani, Indian or Iranian descent – meaning the donor’s birth parents are both 100% Pakistani, Indian or Iranian • Must be blood type “O” or “A” • All donations for Zainab must be coordinated with OneBlood in advance to ensure the additional compatibility testing is performed. Visit https://www.oneblood.org/zainab/ for donation information. OneBlood is working closely with other blood centers and the American Rare Donor Program (ARDP), an organization that searches the world for rare blood donors. So far, three matching donors have been located, including a donor that ARDP located in the United Kingdom, near London. It’s the first time OneBlood has ever received an international donor for a local patient. The other two matching donors are from the United States. While it’s promising the three donors have been located, additional donors are needed. Zainab will need blood transfusions for the foreseeable future. To support her long-term blood needs, the search is on to find at least seven to ten compatible donors. OneBlood is sharing Zainab’s story in the hopes more people who meet the specific donor criteria will come forward to donate for the little girl. OneBlood is conducting all compatibility testing of potential donors. So far, more than 1,000 local donations, as well as donations from other parts of the country have been tested and no additional matches have been identified. Media Tool Kit Available • To view OneBlood’s online show about the search for Zainab’s donors, and for details on how to donate and/or host a blood drive for Zainab, please visit https://www.oneblood.org/zainab/. • A media tool kit with video and interviews is available by visiting https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4yrbbtu13mdglv6/AADToakWh9ixj9e4rBKiXYjca?dl=0. ## OneBlood is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) community asset responsible for providing safe, available and affordable blood to more than 200 hospital partners and their patients throughout most of Florida, parts of Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina. Generally healthy people age 16 or older who weigh at least 110 pounds can donate blood. To learn more about OneBlood visit www.oneblood.org.

Botanical Gardens opening at Edison Ford Winter Estates! 5/29/2020 9:00 AM - 5/29/2021 5:30 PM

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 07:33:30 GMT

Edison and Ford Winter Estates will be opening the riverside botanical gardens on Friday, May 29. Come see what’s blooming and walk through more than 20 acres of gardens in a park-like setting with large shade trees and a scenic river view. You will also be able to stroll outside under the porches of the historic homes and view into the interior lifestyle of Edison and Ford. The new app allows you to take the self-guided tour with narration and meander at your own pace. To ensure social distancing, guided tours are not being offered at this time. The riverside will be open Friday through Monday each week, through June. Discounted admission tickets are available for visitors and member’s guest: Adults: $1 Teens (13-19): $10 Children (6-12): $5 Children 5 years old and younger will be admitted free The museum and laboratory will remain closed at this time. No coupons or other discount will be accepted. Members get in free. Purchase tickets in advanced online at Edisonford.org The outdoor Garden Shoppe and Museum Store are also open. The number of visitors entering the indoor retail areas will be monitored to ensure enough space for social distancing. Garden staff will be on site to answer gardening questions. Members receive a 10 percent discount on all garden and gift items (excludes tickets). Following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control, staff will be wearing protective masks, and surfaces will be cleaned and sanitized. We hope to see you soon!

Holiday Nights at Edison Ford 11/27/2020 5:30 PM - 1/3/2021 9:00 PM

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 09:41:29 GMT

Southwest Florida’s 45th Annual Holiday Celebration Holiday Nights at Edison Ford November 27 – January 3 Thousands of lights, hundreds of historic decorations, and one unique holiday experience await you nightly from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. Exciting Displays! Animated tree at the Ford House New light display with holiday music Favorite traditions from past years will also return on select nights, including live music, special discounts for local residents, and more! Lee County residents will receive $5 off self guided admission on Monday nights Masks are required during Holiday Nights Check our website for additional safety protocols. Admission: Adults $20 Teens $10 Children $2 Members Free Guided Tours 6 and 7 nightly Adults: $30 Teens: (13-19) $25 Children: (6-12) $18

Welcome Center and Chamber Offices Closed at Noon 12/31/2020 - 1/1/2021

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 12:38:17 GMT

The Chamber Offices and Welcome Center will have the following office hours during the new years holiday.

Thursday, December 31, 2019 | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday, January 1, 2020 | CLOSED

Our offices will reopen on Monday at 8:00am.

Cape Coral Farmers' Market - Club Square 1/2/2021 8:00 AM - 1/2/2021 1:00 PM

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:13:37 GMT

Covid-19 set-up for the Cape Coral Farmers Market -effective May 2, 2020

Market will offer produce, foods, soap and pet foods only at this time.
Vendors spaced appropriately, at more than 6 feet distance from each other.
Vendors will handle and bag customer purchases.
Customers are required to follow social distancing guidelines.
Vendors and staff must have masks and sanitizer.
Vendors will keep customers from handling anything in their booths.
Vendors and staff will encourage proper customer spacing.
No Samples. No exceptions.
Hand wash station is available for vendor use as well as customers.
If you are sick, please stay home. This applies to vendors and customers.

The Cape Coral Farmers Market has been a favorite Saturday morning destination for 26 years. Over the years, we have grown to over 125 vendors. We are confident that we have all the delicious foods and local crafts that you love to shop for.

Fresh, local & healthy fruits and veggies, including Certified Organic produce, are the core of the market along with homemade and handmade foods and crafts. Fresh baked breads & pastries, homemade pickles, jams & jellies, Gulf fresh seafood, fresh meats, homemade pet treats, handcrafted soaps, essential oils, local honey, made-on-site guacamole, fresh, cut flowers, native plants & trees are just some of the fantastic products available.

Since shopping and eating seem to go so well together, the market has endless options. A food truck court and tent vendors offer BBQ, Crepes, Empanadas, Mexican food, German street food and healthy options like Kombucha, health smoothies, Acai bowls and salads.

Each season we do our best to give back to the community by offering spaces for non-profits, schools and community groups. Another way we give back is by offering the ability for our EBT/SNAP customers to shop for healthy and affordable food options. We are proud to say that 7 years ago, we were the first market in Lee County to offer ease of shopping for our neighbors.

We are also proud that we were the first market in Lee County to offer Fresh Access Bucks to our EBT/SNAP customers. This program gives $40.00 extra to purchase Florida grown fruits & veggies at the market. A healthy community is a great outcome.

The market can also be very entertaining with great musicians perform during the season.

We hope that you choose to make the Cape Coral Farmers Market your Saturday Morning Destination!

For more information, call Claudia St Onge at (239) 549-6900 x101, cso@capecoralchamber.com (or) visit the Farmers' Market site at www.capecoralfarmersmarket.com

Cape Coral Farmers' Market - Cape Harbour 1/3/2021 9:00 AM - 1/3/2021 1:00 PM

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:15:05 GMT

Welcome to the Cape Coral Farmers Market at Cape Harbour!

Every Sunday, from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, we are bringing our wonderful vendors with their outstanding products to the beautiful Cape Harbour.

Fresh produce, local fruits, pickles & olives, Gulf-fresh seafood, made-on-site guacamole, breads & pastries, free range eggs, local honey, homemade dog treats and so much more will be available each Sunday.

Located at 5785 Cape Harbour Drive, at the south end of Chiquita Boulevard, Cape Harbour is one of the area’s premiere destinations for shopping, dining and relaxing.

We are an EBT/SNAP authorized market offering Fresh Access Bucks double dollars.

We hope you can join us for “Sundays at the Harbour”.

For more information call 239-549-6900 x 101

** Find us on Facebook at Cape Coral Farmers Market.

Day of Coding School Break Camp at Edison Ford Grades 1-6 1/4/2021 9:00 AM - 1/4/2021 4:00 PM

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 08:35:07 GMT

Day of Coding School Break Camps Grades 1-6 January 4, 2021 When School is out, the “Wild Wizard” is in! Students will explore topics in STEAM, history, and nature. Camps run from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Members: $45 Non-members: $50

School Break Camp: Day of Coding 1/4/2021 9:00 AM - 1/4/2021 4:00 PM

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 09:13:54 GMT

Campers aged 6 to 12 will explore the “living laboratory” of the Edison and Ford Winter Estates while our Wild Wizards teach topics I STEAM (science technology, engineering, art, and math), history and the natural world. In this session, using the small, but powerful Raspberry Pi, campers will use code to alter Minecraft and to create their own simple games in Scratch. Join us at the Edison Ford as we explore the coding languages of Python and Scratch. No coding experience is required. Register online at edisonford.org or call 239-334-7419. Edison Ford members: $45; non-members: $50

Emerging Inventors: Listen Up, Science of Sound 1/4/2021 10:00 AM - 1/4/2021 11:00 AM

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 14:56:20 GMT

Business Card Exchange Hosted By Earp Enterprises 1/5/2021 7:30 AM - 1/5/2021 8:30 AM

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 11:45:20 GMT

For the early birds, the Business Card Exchange is designed for those who cannot get away midday or for those looking for the extra early morning networking from 7:30am - 8:30am. This is your time to meet members of the chamber or host this morning event to get prospect members through your doors. You will find members passionate about networking the first Tuesday of each month at the Business Card Exchange Networking Event.

Join us for this early morning networking event and bring plenty of business cards and be ready to network!

A RESERVATION IS REQUIRED! This is a FREE networking event for Chamber Members and a $25 fee for Non Chamber Members.

If you are interested in hosting a Business Card Exchange at your business or have questions about this Business Card Exchange, contact Lisa Barrella at (239) 549-6900 x103 lisa@capecoralchamber.com.

Surfside Sunshine Market 1/5/2021 1:00 PM - 1/5/2021 6:00 PM

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:16:28 GMT

The Surfside Sunset Market offers a Year-Round shopping experience to Cape Coral from 1:00pm-6:00pm from October - May and 8:00am-1:00pm from June - September.

The Market is filled with friendly and knowledgeable vendors offering fresh, healthy & local produce; seafood, fresh bakery items, Micro-greens, handcrafted soaps & lotions, cheese, pickles & olive mixes, local honey, fresh-cut flowers, jams & jellies and so much more.

Join us year round at the Surfside Sunshine Farmers Market!

Covid-19 Set-Up For The Cape Coral Farmers Market -Effective May 2, 2020

Vendors spaced appropriately, at more than 6 feet distance from each other.
Vendors will handle and bag customer purchases.
Customers are required to follow social distancing guidelines.
Vendors and staff must have masks and sanitizer.
Vendors will keep customers from handling anything in their booths.
Vendors and staff will encourage proper customer spacing.
No Samples. No exceptions.
Hand wash station is available for vendor use as well as customers.
IF YOU ARE SICK, PLEASE STAY HOME. This applies to vendors and customers.

Emerging Inventors: Listen Up, Science of Sound 1/5/2021 10:00 AM - 1/5/2021 11:00 AM

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 14:56:24 GMT

Cape Coral Charter School - RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY of NEW Name: Mid Cape Global Academy! 1/7/2021 9:00 AM - 1/7/2021 9:30 AM

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 14:39:10 GMT

Join us at this Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to welcome our new members to the Chamber. This is a great opportunity to come and network, take a tour, and get more information about our local businesses. A reservation is not required and all members are welcome to attend.

Benefit from having your business exposed to the community with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Your picture will appear in The Breeze Newspaper, Chamber Trends Magazine, The Fort Myers News-Press and the Chamber Newsletter.

For information about scheduling a Ribbon Cutting for your business or about this Ribbon Cutting event, please contact Lisa Barrella at (239) 549-6900 x103 or lisa@capecoralchamber.com.

Cape Coral Farmers' Market - Club Square 1/9/2021 8:00 AM - 1/9/2021 1:00 PM

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:13:52 GMT

Covid-19 set-up for the Cape Coral Farmers Market -effective May 2, 2020

Market will offer produce, foods, soap and pet foods only at this time.
Vendors spaced appropriately, at more than 6 feet distance from each other.
Vendors will handle and bag customer purchases.
Customers are required to follow social distancing guidelines.
Vendors and staff must have masks and sanitizer.
Vendors will keep customers from handling anything in their booths.
Vendors and staff will encourage proper customer spacing.
No Samples. No exceptions.
Hand wash station is available for vendor use as well as customers.
If you are sick, please stay home. This applies to vendors and customers.

The market can also be very entertaining with great musicians perform during the season.

We hope that you choose to make the Cape Coral Farmers Market your Saturday Morning Destination!

For more information, call Claudia St Onge at (239) 549-6900 x101, cso@capecoralchamber.com (or) visit the Farmers' Market site at www.capecoralfarmersmarket.com

VitaRide and The B-12 Store Cape Coral - RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY! 1/9/2021 6:30 PM

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 09:44:59 GMT

Join us at this Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to welcome our new members to the Chamber. This is a great opportunity to come and network, take a tour, and get more information about our local businesses. A reservation is not required and all members are welcome to attend.

Benefit from having your business exposed to the community with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Your picture will appear in The Breeze Newspaper, Chamber Trends Magazine, The Fort Myers News-Press and the Chamber Newsletter. We also do a Facebook LIVE for you that day!

For information about scheduling a Ribbon Cutting for your business or about this Ribbon Cutting event, please contact Lisa Barrella at (239) 549-6900 x103 or lisa@capecoralchamber.com.

Garden Talk: How a Hypertufa is made and creating a Hypertufa container 1/9/2021 10:00 AM - 1/9/2021 11:30 AM

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 11:27:48 GMT

Join Horticulture Director, Debbie Hughes and Fred Rubino for a lesson on building a hypertufa container and how its made. Hypertufa is a lightweight, porous material made from various aggregates and bonded together using Portland cement. It also makes a lovely mounting board for orchids and other epiphytes. All participants will receive a 20% discount coupon for use toward Garden Shoppe purchases. Participants will meet at the Information Booth. The cost of this presentation is $10 for Edison Ford members and $15 for non-members.

Cape Coral Farmers' Market - Cape Harbour 1/10/2021 9:00 AM - 1/10/2021 1:00 PM

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:15:15 GMT

Welcome to the Cape Coral Farmers Market at Cape Harbour!

Every Sunday, from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, we are bringing our wonderful vendors with their outstanding products to the beautiful Cape Harbour.

Located at 5785 Cape Harbour Drive, at the south end of Chiquita Boulevard, Cape Harbour is one of the area’s premiere destinations for shopping, dining and relaxing.

We are an EBT/SNAP authorized market offering Fresh Access Bucks double dollars.

We hope you can join us for “Sundays at the Harbour”.

For more information call 239-549-6900 x 101

** Find us on Facebook at Cape Coral Farmers Market.

Surfside Sunshine Market 1/12/2021 1:00 PM - 1/12/2021 6:00 PM

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:16:39 GMT

The Surfside Sunset Market offers a Year-Round shopping experience to Cape Coral from 1:00pm-6:00pm from October - May and 8:00am-1:00pm from June - September.

Join us year round at the Surfside Sunshine Farmers Market!

Covid-19 Set-Up For The Cape Coral Farmers Market -Effective May 2, 2020

Vendors spaced appropriately, at more than 6 feet distance from each other.
Vendors will handle and bag customer purchases.
Customers are required to follow social distancing guidelines.
Vendors and staff must have masks and sanitizer.
Vendors will keep customers from handling anything in their booths.
Vendors and staff will encourage proper customer spacing.
No Samples. No exceptions.
Hand wash station is available for vendor use as well as customers.
IF YOU ARE SICK, PLEASE STAY HOME. This applies to vendors and customers.

Introduction to Florida Gardening, Part I 1/12/2021 1:30 PM - 1/12/2021 3:00 PM

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 09:55:35 GMT

Introduction to Florida Gardening, Part I January 12, 2021, 1:30 p.m. Cost: $50 Members; $75 Non-Members for both classes; each class individually: $35 Members; $50 Non-Members. Pre-registration for both is required before the commencement of Part I for the cost discount. Both classes are not required, but recommended. Gardening in Southwest Florida requires unique knowledge as it is the only state in the continental U.S. that is in USDA growing zone 10. This class is designed to provide gardeners with all the tools to un-learn previous gardening experiences and command the exciting world of tropical gardening in less than perfect soil. Part I will cover plant taxonomy, plant reproduction, working with SW Florida weather challenges, understanding the differences between native plants and ornamental plants and recognizing invasive plants. Palm trees will also be discussed, and a great list of resources will be provided. Classroom time: 90 minutes. Advance registration is required for all classes, as each class is limited to 25 participants. Register online at www.edisonford.org. Masks are required, and participants should bring a notebook, water bottle, hat, sunscreen, garden gloves and comfortable walking shoes. All in-class participants will receive a 20% discount coupon toward plant purchases in the Garden Shoppe. All classes taught by Karen M. Maxwell, horticultural specialist.

MD Now Urgent Care - RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY! 1/13/2021 11:30 AM - 1/13/2021 12:00 Noon

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:11:29 GMT

Homeschool Science Scholars: The Process of Science Grades 1-3 1/13/2021 11:00 AM - 1/13/2021 12:00 PM

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 09:13:57 GMT

Join us and explore the “living laboratory” of the Edison and Ford Winter Estates. Our Wild Wizards will challenged your mind and foster collaboration in this homeschool science and engineering series. Classes take place in an outdoor classroom environment (weather permitting). In this series, science process skills are taught as students perform a series of experiments selected to generate curiosity. Register online on our website at edisonford.org or call 239-334-7419. Edison Ford members: $10; non-members: $15. Includes one adult and one child. Limit 10. Masks are required for all participants.

Homeschool Science Scholars: The Process of Science Grades 4-6 1/14/2021 11:00 AM - 1/14/2021 12:00 PM

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 09:14:00 GMT

"Beauty from Disaster: Woodwork from Trees felled by Hurricane Irma" Exhibit Opening 1/15/2021 9:00 AM - 1/15/2021

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 11:27:59 GMT

The Edison and Ford Winter Estates all new "Beauty from Disaster: Woodwork from Trees felled by Hurricane Irma" exhibit will open to the public in the historic Caretakers Cottage. Following the devastation from Hurricane Irma, we sold slabs of wood to help finance a small part of the recovery from the storm. Artists and craftspeople from all across Florida made amazing creations from fallen trees and their creations will be on display through June 6, 2021. This 3rd Annual Edison Ford Art Show embodies Thomas Edison and Henry Ford's "can do" attitude and refusal to give up. The arrival of the most powerful Atlantic hurricane on record can even lead to beautiful and useful pieces of art. This exhibit is free to Edison Ford members and included with admission for non-members.

Zoom-Based Still Life Painting Class with Marie Dyer 1/15/2021 10:00 AM - 1/15/2021 11:30 AM

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 11:27:51 GMT

Join impressionist painter Marie Dyer for a Zoom-based still life workshop. Marie will explain color mixing, design, impressionistic techniques, shading, and effective color contrast to create mood. This acrylic on canvas painting workshop is for any painting level. Inspired by the lush grounds of the Edison and Ford Winter Estates, you will create an Acrylic landscape painting. We will work with graphic outline drawing, interlocking shapes, discuss color mixing, evaluate value tones, hard edge and soft edge landscape, so that you can create a one-of-a-kind, painting. Visit our website at edisonford.org for the supply list and to register for the class. The cost of this program is $75 for Edison Ford members and $80 for non-members.

Homeschool Science Scholars: The Process of Science Grades 7-8 1/15/2021 11:00 AM - 1/15/2021 12:00 PM

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 09:14:04 GMT

Cape Coral Farmers' Market - Club Square 1/16/2021 8:00 AM - 1/16/2021 1:00 PM

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:14:03 GMT

Covid-19 set-up for the Cape Coral Farmers Market -effective May 2, 2020

Market will offer produce, foods, soap and pet foods only at this time.
Vendors spaced appropriately, at more than 6 feet distance from each other.
Vendors will handle and bag customer purchases.
Customers are required to follow social distancing guidelines.
Vendors and staff must have masks and sanitizer.
Vendors will keep customers from handling anything in their booths.
Vendors and staff will encourage proper customer spacing.
No Samples. No exceptions.
Hand wash station is available for vendor use as well as customers.
If you are sick, please stay home. This applies to vendors and customers.

The market can also be very entertaining with great musicians perform during the season.

We hope that you choose to make the Cape Coral Farmers Market your Saturday Morning Destination!

For more information, call Claudia St Onge at (239) 549-6900 x101, cso@capecoralchamber.com (or) visit the Farmers' Market site at www.capecoralfarmersmarket.com

Cape Coral Farmers' Market - Cape Harbour 1/17/2021 9:00 AM - 1/17/2021 1:00 PM

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:15:25 GMT

Welcome to the Cape Coral Farmers Market at Cape Harbour!

Every Sunday, from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, we are bringing our wonderful vendors with their outstanding products to the beautiful Cape Harbour.

Located at 5785 Cape Harbour Drive, at the south end of Chiquita Boulevard, Cape Harbour is one of the area’s premiere destinations for shopping, dining and relaxing.

We are an EBT/SNAP authorized market offering Fresh Access Bucks double dollars.

We hope you can join us for “Sundays at the Harbour”.

For more information call 239-549-6900 x 101

** Find us on Facebook at Cape Coral Farmers Market.

Welcome Center and Chamber Offices Closed 1/18/2021

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:00:15 GMT

The Chamber Offices and Welcome Center will be closed in observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Our offices will reopen on Tuesday at 8:00am.

If you need immediate assistance, please contact us at info@capecoralchamber.com

Emerging Inventors: Digging It: Dinosaurs 1/18/2021 10:00 AM - 1/18/2021 11:00 AM

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 20:54:50 GMT

For children ages 18 months to 5 years, Emerging Inventors programs include socializing with other children, educational activities, science experiments, and exploration of the Edison and Ford Winter Estates. In this session, dig up some fun and play paleontologist, as we go back to the Mesozoic Era. From creating an edible T-Rex tooth to discovering camouflage this class is all about one thing, dinosaurs. Register online at edisonford.org or call 239-334-7419. Edison Ford members: $10; non-members: $15. Includes one adult (mask required) and one child (mask not required). Limit 6 per class.

Executive Board of Directors Meeting 1/19/2021 7:30 AM - 1/19/2021 8:30 AM

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 09:38:39 GMT

The Executive Board of Directors acts for and on behalf of the Board of Directors on non-policy decisions and emergency matters when the Board is not in session. However, it is accountable to the Board of Directors for it actions. Members include the Chairman of the Board, Chairman-Elect, Treasurer, Past Chairman, Legal & Financial advisors and two appointees designated by the Chairman of the Board.

This monthly meeting is for the Executive Board of Directors ONLY. If you would like more information, please contact Donna Germain, President/CEO at (239) 549-6900 x107.

Surfside Sunshine Market 1/19/2021 1:00 PM - 1/19/2021 6:00 PM

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:16:49 GMT

The Surfside Sunset Market offers a Year-Round shopping experience to Cape Coral from 1:00pm-6:00pm from October - May and 8:00am-1:00pm from June - September.

Join us year round at the Surfside Sunshine Farmers Market!

Covid-19 Set-Up For The Cape Coral Farmers Market -Effective May 2, 2020

Vendors spaced appropriately, at more than 6 feet distance from each other.
Vendors will handle and bag customer purchases.
Customers are required to follow social distancing guidelines.
Vendors and staff must have masks and sanitizer.
Vendors will keep customers from handling anything in their booths.
Vendors and staff will encourage proper customer spacing.
No Samples. No exceptions.
Hand wash station is available for vendor use as well as customers.
IF YOU ARE SICK, PLEASE STAY HOME. This applies to vendors and customers.

Emerging Inventors: Digging It: Dinosaurs 1/19/2021 10:00 AM - 1/19/2021 11:00 AM

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 20:54:56 GMT

Digital Discussion: Spring Training in Fort Myers 1/19/2021 10:30 AM - 1/19/2021 11:00 AM

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 02:35:55 GMT

Join Program Manager, Holly Shaffer for a free a Zoom presentation on the history of spring training in Fort Myers. Learn about the famous players that played in Fort Myers and the six baseball teams that trained here. Register online at edisonford.org.

Introduction to Florida Gardening, Part II 1/19/2021 1:30 PM - 1/19/2021 3:00 PM

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 09:55:30 GMT

Introduction to Florida Gardening – Part II January 19, 2021, 1:30 p.m. Cost: $50 Members; $75 Non-Members for both classes; each class individually: $35 Members; $50 Non-Members. Pre-registration for both is required before the commencement of Part I for the cost discount. The Part II program will dive deep into some of the important elements of becoming a successful gardener in SW Florida. State programs such as the Florida Friendly Gardening and Master Gardener Volunteer program will be covered. Additional topics include how to use fertilizers and soil amendments, common pest recognition and chemical and biologic controls, common weed identification, good irrigation and draining techniques, selecting plants for the Southwest Florida landscape, and a recommended reading or resource list will be provided. Classroom time: 90 minutes. Advance registration is required for all classes, as each class is limited to 25 participants. Register online at www.edisonford.org. Masks are required, and participants should bring a notebook, water bottle, hat, sunscreen, garden gloves and comfortable walking shoes. All in-class participants will receive a 20% discount coupon toward plant purchases in the Garden Shoppe. All classes taught by Karen M. Maxwell, horticultural specialist. Masks are required

Museum Musings: National Phonograph Company 1/20/2021 11:00 AM - 1/20/2021 11:30 AM

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 02:34:49 GMT

The Edison and Ford Winter Estates Museum Musings Program is back! Museum musings is a biweekly presentation that takes place on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Join Curatorial Registrar Matt Andres, as he discusses the creation of the National Phonograph Company and Edison's early phonographs. This presentation will be free for Edison Ford members and included with admission for non-members.

Business After Hours hosted by Your CBD Store 1/21/2021 5:30 PM - 1/21/2021 7:30 PM

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 10:30:55 GMT

Join your fellow Chamber members the third Thursday of each month from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at the Business After Hours Networking Event. Enjoy the opportunity to network with chamber members. We always have networking activities, great giveaways and sponsorship opportunities to expose your business.

Join us for this after work networking event and bring plenty of business cards and be ready to network!

A RESERVATION IS REQUIRED! This is a FREE networking event for Chamber Members and a $25 fee for Non Chamber Members.

If you are interested in hosting a Business After Hours at your business or have questions about this Business After Hours, contact Lisa Barrella at (239) 549-6900 x103 or lisa@capecoralchamber.com

Cape Coral Farmers' Market - Club Square 1/23/2021 8:00 AM - 1/23/2021 1:00 PM

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:14:13 GMT

Covid-19 set-up for the Cape Coral Farmers Market -effective May 2, 2020

Market will offer produce, foods, soap and pet foods only at this time.
Vendors spaced appropriately, at more than 6 feet distance from each other.
Vendors will handle and bag customer purchases.
Customers are required to follow social distancing guidelines.
Vendors and staff must have masks and sanitizer.
Vendors will keep customers from handling anything in their booths.
Vendors and staff will encourage proper customer spacing.
No Samples. No exceptions.
Hand wash station is available for vendor use as well as customers.
If you are sick, please stay home. This applies to vendors and customers.

The market can also be very entertaining with great musicians perform during the season.

We hope that you choose to make the Cape Coral Farmers Market your Saturday Morning Destination!

For more information, call Claudia St Onge at (239) 549-6900 x101, cso@capecoralchamber.com (or) visit the Farmers' Market site at www.capecoralfarmersmarket.com

Etiquette Class at Edison Ford Only 5 spots left! 1/23/2021 11:00 AM - 1/23/2021 1:00 PM

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:56:27 GMT

For Children ages 6-12 Mina Edison was a gracious hostess and concerned with the well being of children and the community. Following in her tradition, this two-hour etiquette class will teach etiquette and social skills. Students will gather at the Edison Caretaker’s Cottage for a lesson in good manners. This class teaches proper introduction, handshakes, and dining etiquette during a three-course meal. Each student will receive a workbook and certificate of completion. Classes are taught by Suzanne Willis who teaches etiquette classed at Ritz-Carlton hotels throughout the nation. The following dates have space availability. Per CDC guidelines we are capping registration at 9 children. ? Saturday, January 23, 2021 ? Per CDC Guidelines, masks are required ? 11:00 am – 1:00 pm ? EFWE Members: $75 ? Non-Members $85 ? Register online at Ecommerce.EdisonFordWinterEstates.org ? For further information call 239.334.7419

FARMERS MARKET CLOSED: Cape Coral Farmers' Market - Cape Harbour 1/24/2021

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:15:35 GMT

THE CAPE HARBOUR FARMERS MARKET WILL BE CLOSED THIS SUNDAY FOR THE TOUR DE CAPE! WE WILL OPEN NEXT SUNDAY WITH OUR NEW HOURS 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Welcome to the Cape Coral Farmers Market at Cape Harbour!

Every Sunday, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, we are bringing our wonderful vendors with their outstanding products to the beautiful Cape Harbour.

Located at 5785 Cape Harbour Drive, at the south end of Chiquita Boulevard, Cape Harbour is one of the area’s premiere destinations for shopping, dining and relaxing.

We are an EBT/SNAP authorized market offering Fresh Access Bucks double dollars.

We hope you can join us for “Sundays at the Harbour”.

For more information call 239-549-6900 x 101

** Find us on Facebook at Cape Coral Farmers Market.

Discover Interiors - RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY! 1/25/2021 4:30 PM - 1/25/2021 5:00 PM

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:57:02 GMT

Government Affairs Committee Meeting 1/25/2021 4:00 PM - 1/25/2021 5:00 PM

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:01:52 GMT

The mission of the Government Affairs Committee is to influence the development of policies and regulations that aid in the creating of regional opportunities for job creation, business growth and financial success and the creation of new market links and opportunities for Chamber members.

The Government Affairs Committee is the Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral’s legislative program, whose volunteer members examines, analyze and monitor relevant legislation of the governmental bodies. We monitor economic and regional issues of local and state governments that could have an impact on the business community. The committee maintains a continuing dialogue with elected and appointed government officials from the city and the county, as well as various quasi-judicial agencies. Our overall focus is on supporting legislation and activities that benefit the economic development and overall quality of life in Florida and, in particular, Cape Coral and Lee County.

The committee meets monthly to talk about issues of interest and if action is warranted, gives recommendations to the chamber’s board of directors. After the board adopts a position or policy, the Government Affairs Committee participates in disseminating the information to the membership and begins discussions with or presents positions to the appropriate officials. All chamber members are encouraged to bring their ideas or concerns about economic development in our region to any member of the committee.

For more information about the Government Affairs Committee, please contact President & CEO, Donna Germain at (239) 549-6900 x107.

Surfside Sunshine Market 1/26/2021 1:00 PM - 1/26/2021 6:00 PM

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:17:02 GMT

The Surfside Sunset Market offers a Year-Round shopping experience to Cape Coral from 1:00pm-6:00pm from October - May and 8:00am-1:00pm from June - September.

Join us year round at the Surfside Sunshine Farmers Market!

Covid-19 Set-Up For The Cape Coral Farmers Market -Effective May 2, 2020

Vendors spaced appropriately, at more than 6 feet distance from each other.
Vendors will handle and bag customer purchases.
Customers are required to follow social distancing guidelines.
Vendors and staff must have masks and sanitizer.
Vendors will keep customers from handling anything in their booths.
Vendors and staff will encourage proper customer spacing.
No Samples. No exceptions.
Hand wash station is available for vendor use as well as customers.
IF YOU ARE SICK, PLEASE STAY HOME. This applies to vendors and customers.

Zoom-Based Landscape Painting 1/27/2021 10:00 AM - 1/27/2021 11:30 AM

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 20:40:13 GMT

Join impressionist painter Marie Dyer for a Zoom-based landscape painting workshop. Inspired by the lush grounds of the Edison Ford Winter Estates, you will create a unique landscape painting. All experience levels are welcome! Sign up at edisonford.org under adult classes. Supplies are not included. The cost of this program is $75 for Edison Ford members and $80 for non-members. Supplies needed: 2- 8x10 canvas boards for practice 1- 11x14 or 14x16 canvas for painting Liquitex acrylic or golden acrylic paints: ultramarine blue phthalocyanine blue (red shade) cadmium yellow light cadmium yellow medium white basic red cadmium brushes water bucket paper towels paper plates to be used for pallet

LaMotta's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant - RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY! 1/29/2021 12:00 Noon - 1/29/2021 12:30 PM

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 10:21:43 GMT

Join us at this Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to welcome our new members to the Chamber. This is a great opportunity to come and network, take a tour, and get more information about our local businesses. A reservation is not required and all members are welcome to attend.

Benefit from having your business exposed to the community with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Your picture will appear in The Breeze Newspaper, Chamber Trends Magazine, The Fort Myers News-Press and the Chamber Newsletter. We also do a Facebook LIVE for you that day!

For information about scheduling a Ribbon Cutting for your business or about this Ribbon Cutting event, please contact Lisa Barrella at (239) 549-6900 x103 or lisa@capecoralchamber.com.

Networking at Noon hosted by LaMotta's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant 1/29/2021 12:00 Noon - 1/29/2021 1:00 PM

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 11:27:59 GMT

Join your fellow Chamber members the 4th Friday of each month from 12:00pm - 1:00pm at the Networking at Noon Event. Enjoy the opportunity to network with other chamber members. We always have networking activities, great giveaways and sponsorship opportunities to expose your business.

Join us for this mid day networking event and bring plenty of business cards and be ready to network!

A RESERVATION IS REQUIRED! This is a FREE networking event for Chamber Members and a $25 fee for Non Chamber Members.

If you are interested in hosting a Networking at Noon at your business or have questions about this Networking at Noon event, contact Lisa Barrella at (239) 549-6900 x103 or lisa@capecoralchamber.com

*** PPE WILL BE AVAILABLE AND PROVIDED FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS ATTENDING OUR NETWORKING EVENTS. IF YOU NEED AND/OR WOULD LIKE PPE, PLEASE SEE A STAFF MEMBER AT THE EVENT AND WE WILL GET THAT FOR YOU.

2021 Chairman's Gala & Chamber Awards 1/29/2021 6:30 PM - 1/29/2021 10:00 PM

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 11:52:08 GMT

Please join us as we recognize our sponsors, volunteers, board members and everyone who worked so hard this year and welcoming our new board members.

The evening will include the annual chamber awards a board induction ceremony, a silent auction, catered dinner, a champagne toast and much more to welcome in the new leadership team for 2021!

Take the night to get dressed up, have some fun, and welcome 2021!

6:30 Check In

Rhythm on the River: Michael Dutra & The Strictly Sinatra Band 1/29/2021 6:00 PM - 1/29/2021 8:00 PM

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 11:27:54 GMT

Rhythm on the River January 29 Michael Dutra & The Strictly Sinatra Band This Sinatra tribute band has been performing all across the country since 2002. They opened for Howie Mandel at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City, and performed at the Governor Chris Christie inaugural event in 2010. Michael shares many similarities to Frank Sinatra: both are left handed, both born on December 12, they are the same height and both of their fathers were boxers at one time. Come spend the evening along the river, while enjoying great music, a fantastic river view, and refreshing beverages! Bring your favorite lawn chair and a sweater if the weather is chilly. Coastal Dayz Brewery and American Grilled Cheese Kitchen will have refreshments available for purchase. No coolers permitted. Concert starts at 6 p.m.; doors open at 5:30 p.m. Parking is available in the Edison Ford lots only. Masks are required. Tickets: Edison Ford Members: $30; Non-members: $35; All tickets the day of the event: $40

Cape Coral Farmers' Market - Club Square 1/30/2021 8:00 AM - 1/30/2021 1:00 PM

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:14:23 GMT

Covid-19 set-up for the Cape Coral Farmers Market -effective May 2, 2020

Market will offer produce, foods, soap and pet foods only at this time.
Vendors spaced appropriately, at more than 6 feet distance from each other.
Vendors will handle and bag customer purchases.
Customers are required to follow social distancing guidelines.
Vendors and staff must have masks and sanitizer.
Vendors will keep customers from handling anything in their booths.
Vendors and staff will encourage proper customer spacing.
No Samples. No exceptions.
Hand wash station is available for vendor use as well as customers.
If you are sick, please stay home. This applies to vendors and customers.

The market can also be very entertaining with great musicians perform during the season.

We hope that you choose to make the Cape Coral Farmers Market your Saturday Morning Destination!

For more information, call Claudia St Onge at (239) 549-6900 x101, cso@capecoralchamber.com (or) visit the Farmers' Market site at www.capecoralfarmersmarket.com