ENTERTAINMENT

Kids Calendar

WHITNEY L WARD

WWARD@NEWS-PRESS.COM

Aug. 22

• Youth Volleyball Southwest Sunset Volleyball Club offers volleyball for all ages and skill levels. Clinics are held 4-6 p.m. on Sundays and 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, through May 22. $25 per clinic. Contact Heather Creamer at (239) 850-3499 or visit www.swsvb.com. Southwest Sunset Volleyball Club, 3842 Ironbridge Road, Fort Myers

• Bennett’s Fresh Roast Summer Reading Program 2014 Each day through Sept. 1, during normal business hours and while daily supplies last, children in grades k-5 can receive one free doughnut when they read a book and are accompanied by a parent. Both locations are open Monday through Sunday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bennett’s Fresh Roast, 2011 Bayside Parkway, Fort Myers, 332-0077. bennettsfreshroast.com

• Club Gravity Teen Night Dance Every Friday from 7-9:45 p.m. Ages 11-14. This is a safe night out for children featuring a professional sound system, laser lights, and live DJ. $5. William Bill Austen Youth Center, 315 S.W. 2nd Ave., Cape Coral. 242-3950.

• KidzArt Classes offered 6-8 p.m. Fridays. Five weeks, $150. For information visit capecoral.kidzart.com or call 458-0947. Riverside Community Center, 3061 E. Riverside Drive, Fort Myers.

Aug. 23

• Back to School Cut-A-Thon event features DJ, vendors, arts & crafts and a hair Cut-A-Thon with over 12 stylists from Coconut Point Salons participating in cutting hair. $5/person, all donations go to Voices for Kids of Southwest Florida, a non-profit whose mission is to raise funds in support of the Guardian ad Litem Program of the 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida. 10 a.m.-noon. Event held between Brighton and Teavana at Coconut Point Mall, 23106 Fashion Drive, Estero. 992-9966.

• Kidding Around Kids can enjoy a special meet and greet with Miss A-Miracle Mascot for the Fort Myers Miracle Baseball team, pony rides($5) and educational equestrian booth by Endless Trails, Bounce House fun, interactive booth with The Cheshire Cat Fine Toys, free face painting, and more. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bell Tower Shops, 13499 Bell Tower Drive, south Fort Myers. 489-1221.

• Miss Lehigh Acres Pageant This is an official preliminary pageant to the Miss Florida American Beauty & Miss Florida U.S. International Pageants. Open to all Lee County residents from babies through the Mrs. divisions. Last year’s winner, Kelani Romero won the Florida state division and, this summer, won the National title. No experience is necessary. The pageant is run by Envy Pageant Productions Inc., and Envy Models and Talent. 1 p.m. Atrium Building, 8695 College Parkway, Fort Myers. 822-4661.

• New School Open House/Community Fun Come see what’s new at the First Baptist Church of Bonita. Grace Classical and Bonita Springs Academy are having an open house. K-8th grade and a preschool will both open their doors to our community for the 2014/15 school year. Applications for enrollment are still available. Local vendors will be on hand, with activities for the kids, so come out for the fun, tour the schools and show your support. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Grace Classical Academy, 3971 Via Del Ray, Bonita Springs, 247-2479. Graceclassicalflorida.com

• Saddlewood Horse Club Girl Scout Recruitment Event Girl Scouts and friends (girls in k-12th grade who are interested in joining) are invited to this recruitment event to learn about horses and to do some horseback riding. Horseback riding is one of many fun activities in Girl Scouts. With Girl Scouts, you’ll make a bunch of new friends and have a ton of new experiences. Come see what Girl Scouts is all about at this awesome recruitment event! Cost is $5 per girl which includes all the activities, bottled water and a patch. 10 a.m.-noon. Saddlewood Horse Club, 16111 Saddlewood Lane, Cape Coral, 776-0751 .

• Saturday Adventure Camp Participants will enjoy games, sports, arts and crafts, guest speakers, field trips, and more. Children will be provided with two snacks but need to pack a lunch. This program is for children ages 5-14 and is only $19 dollars for the day. The program runs 6:30 a.m.-6p.m. $19. Wm, Bill Austen Youth Center, 315 SW 2nd Ave., Cape Coral, 242-3950. CapeParks.com

• Simon Kidgit’s Club Back to School Join us to celebrate Back to School with free goodies, fun activities, giveaways, and more. 10 a.m.- noon. Free to attend, $5 annual fee to become a Simon Kidgit’s Club Member. Coconut Point, 23130 Fashion Drive, Estero. 992-9966. simon.com/kidgits/

Aug. 25

• Art Club Budding Artists will explore the process of creative Art. Students will express their creativity while becoming exposed to basic drawing, painting, sculpture, clay creations and paper Mache. Grades K-5th. Mondays 6:30-7:30. $20/month. William Bill Austen Youth Center, 315 S.W. 2nd Ave., Cape Coral. 242-3950.

• Girl Scout Information Night Come see what Girl Scouts is all about. Events in Marco Island: 6-7 p.m. Sept. 2 After School Program At Tommie Barfield Elementary, 101 Kirkwood St; Events in Naples held from 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Aug. 25, Lely Elementary School, 8125 Lely Cultural Parkway; Aug. 26, Naples Park Elementary School, 685 111 Ave. N; Aug. 27, Corkscrew Elementary School, 1165 C.R 858; Aug. 28, Pelican Marsh Elementary School, 9480 Airport Road; Sept. 3, Veterans Memorial Elementary School, 15960 Veterans Memorial Blvd; Sept. 4, Laurel Oak Elementary School, 700 Immokalee Road; Sept. 5, Sea Gate Elementary School, 650 Sea Gate Drive; Sept. 8 Osceola Elementary School, 5770 Osceola Trail; Sept. 9, Lake Park Elementary School, 1295 14th Ave. N; Sept. 10, After School Programs Inc At Big Cypress Elementary, 3250 Golden Gate Blvd W; Sept. 12, Vineyards Elementary School, 6225 Arbor Blvd; Sept. 15, Estates Elementary School, 5945 Everglades Blvd N; Sept. 16, Palmetto Elementary School, 3000 10th Ave. SE; Sept. 17, Poinciana Elementary School, 2825 Airport Road. S; Sept. 18, Calusa Park Elementary School, 4600 Santa Barbara Blvd. Call 776-0508 for information or visit gsgcf.org

• Karate Join instructor David Kelley Mondays and Wednesdays for 8 classes/four weeks of karate instruction $45 adults and kids welcome. 5-6 p.m. Aug. 11-Sept. 8. Bonita Springs Recreation Center, 26740 Pine Ave., Bonita Springs, 992-2556.

• Soccer 101 For beginners to advanced soccer players. We will cover the fundamentals of soccer through a fun and informative way. Soccer players will be challenged with new skills and beginners will learn the fundamentals of the game. Mondays 5-7 p.m. Aug. 25-Oct. 6. Ages: 8-14 yrs. $20/month. William Bill Austen Youth Center, 315 S.W. 2nd Ave., Cape Coral. 242-3950.

• Wildcat Wrestling Club Wrestling club run by Steve Sentes, 2011-2012 Boston Globe “Coach of the Year,” 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Estero High School, 9100 Williams Road, Estero. Must purchase AAU wrestling card and pay $20 a month. 738-4777

Aug. 27

• AWANA an international youth program offered at Daniels Road Baptist Church during the school year. Levels include: Cubbies (ages 3-4); Sparkies (grades K5-2); Truth and Training (grades 3-6). Each club has activities like: game time, handbook time, counsel time. Cost for book is $10; for vest/shirt: $10.50-$15, depends on class. 6:45-8:15 p.m. Daniels Road Baptist Church, 5878 Daniels Parkway, Fort Myers, 481-2416. mydrbc.org

• Fort Myers Chess Club and Academy USCF Rated Tournaments, Casual Tournaments, Open Chess Play, Chess Classes, Private Tutoring, Summer Camps, Chess Equipment. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fort Myers Chess Club Membership - $25 per year, Fort Myers Chess Academy Membership - $60 per month, Facility Entry Fee - $5 per Member, $7 per non-member. Fort Myers Chess Club and Academy, 15675-1 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, 478-4823. fortmyerschessclub.com

• Kids in The Kitchen Age: 5-14yrs. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 27-Oct. $25/Month. Calling all Chefs! Join us for a fun and satisfying Children’s cooking class. Chefs will learn how to prepare healthy international meals including drinks, entrees and desserts. Children will also learn kitchen and food safety. This course is designed to be a hands on class where the Chief will prepare their own recipes and cook book, all with little preparation and minimal ingredients. Have no worries- this is an oven- free class. William Bill Austen Youth Center, 315 S.W. 2nd Ave., Cape Coral. 242-3950.

• SHINE! Program Wednesday after school program for Preschoolers and K-5th graders. Beginning August 27 “Shine!” meets from 3:30-5 p.m. on Wednesdays August through May, with drop-off time beginning at 2:30 p.m. During the hour for drop-off we provide a snack, time for free play on our playground, or a quiet area for students to begin homework or other quiet activities. Registration fee $65 per child, max. $130/family. 3:30-5 p.m. Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, 472-0497. sanibelucc.org

Aug. 29

• Summer Tyke Hikes Park staff lead a hike for ages 3-8 to learn about nature and get exercise, too. Free with paid parking of $1 per hour or $5 for the day. Registration not required. 9-10 a.m. Caloosahatchee Regional Park, 18500 N River Road, Alva, 822-5212. leeparks.org

• The 10th Annual Flats Invitational Redfish Challenge The Charities for this year’s event will be The Cape Coral Municipal Charter School Foundation and The Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Southwest Florida. Kids’ fishing tournament from 10 a.m.-noon featuring Ronald McDonald. The first 100 children to pre-register receive lunch with Ronald at noon. Cape Harbour, 5828 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral. 727-415-6700. mcflatsinvitational.com

Sept. 2

• Spanish for Children Provide your child with an opportunity to learn the basic of a new language at a young age. The 8 classes of 1.5 hours each, twice a week, will total 12 hours of classes for proper learning reinforcement. (7-12 years). Tuesdays-Wednesdays, Sept. 2-24 from 3:30-5 p.m. $48 Cape residents, $72 non residents. Rotary Park Environmental Center, 5505 Rose Garden Road, Cape Coral. 549-4606. CapeParks.com

Sept. 3

• Youth Theater Auditions “Charlotte’s Web” Open to actors ages 10 and up. Auditions will include singing, dancing and acting. Everyone should prepare 16 bars of a song to sing with or without musical backing, MP3 or CD preferred, no vocal backing please. Any song will do including happy birthday. Actors will then learn a short dance routine with a group of 5 or more and be paired with other actors to read from the script. Please wear clothes you can move in comfortably and no flip flops or sandals. 5-7 p.m. Sept. 3-4. Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs, 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. 495-8989.

Sept. 6

• Broadway Babies Our comprehensive program is designed for students of all experience levels, and focuses on individualizing each session to the specific participants. Classes held Saturdays Sept. 6-Nov. 1 from 9-10 a.m. Ages 5-7. Broadway Babies is an introduction to musical theater through music, movement and creative play. This class is for any young child with a creative imagination. The class culminates in a final performance on the last day of class. For information call the theater or check the website. Tuition $75 for 8 week session. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral, 772-5862. culturalparktheater.com

• Fairy Tea Party Enjoy treats, tea sandwiches, punch and tea in the butterfly garden. Feel free to wear fairy or butterfly wings. Registration is required at least one week advance and there is a limited number of spaces. (3-12 years)The Fairy Tea Party is also available as a private party - call to make special arrangements. 11 a.m.-noon. $15 Cape residents, $23 non residents. Rotary Park Environmental Center, 5505 Rose Garden Road, Cape Coral. 549-4606. CapeParks.com

• Free Guided Strider Practice Cape Coral BMX now has Strider racing. Striders are bikes with no pedals for ages up to 5 years. Local races held every Saturday starting at 5:30 p.m., and practices every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Cape Coral BMX, 1410 SW 6th Pl, Cape Coral, 233-3743. usabmx.com/tracks/1871

• Free Kids Workshop The Wizard of Oz 75th Anniversary and Home Improvement Expo at The Home Depot, 1651 S. Airport Pulling Road, Naples, Saturday, Sept. 6, 9 a.m.-noon. Just follow the yellow brick road to the Home Depot 793-2203 ext 420.

• Midnight Night Skate Music, Awesome Prizes, and food and drinks.. $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Eagle Skate Park, 315 SW 2nd Ave, Cape Coral, 242-3950.

• Special Needs Storytime Emphasizes books, music and sensory experiences for children with special needs, ages 3-5 and grades K-5. 10-10:30 a.m. Lakes Regional Library, 15290 Bass Road, south Fort Myers, 533-4000. leelibrary.net

• Touch-A-Boat and Marine Safety Day The Marina at Edison Ford is hosting a Touch-A-Boat and Marine Safety Day geared toward children. The Marina at Edison Ford will have burgers, hot dogs and beverages available outside and kids always eat free at Pinchers. Event includes: USS Mohawk display in the Marina ballroom or bar, Law enforcement task force display, FHP rollover/seatbelt simulator, Kids Zone, Photo opportunity with historic MINA Edison boat, Touch tank, and Craft tent by J.N. Ding Darling. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Children are free with purchase of adult fare. Marina at Edison Ford, 2360 W. First Street, Fort Myers, 245-7320. MarinaEdisonFord.com

Sept. 7

• National Grandparents Day Free admission for any grandparent accompanied by their grandchild. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $10.95 for seniors 65 and older, and $7.95 for children 3-12. Everglades Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, 992-2591. evergladeswondergardens.com

Sept. 8

• Home School Program Bring your home school kids to learn all about nature and the environment. Make a related craft in some programs. Please wear shoes and clothes appropriate for hiking and outdoor exploration. (2-15 years). Wild Edibles: Monday, Sept. 8 from 10-11:30 a.m. What Does an Environmentalist Do?: Monday, Oct. 6 from 10-11:30 a.m. Surviving the Wild: Monday, Nov. 3 from 10-11:30 a.m. Nature Giving: Monday, Dec. 8 from 10-11:30 a.m. $5 Cape resident, $8 non resident. Rotary Park Environmental Center, 5505 Rose Garden Road, Cape Coral. 549-4606. CapeParks.com

• Youth Volleyball Clinic/League Practice sets, bumps, spikes and serves. Teams will be formed and tournament games to be played the last two weeks. Six week session Sept. 8-Oct. 13, 6-7:15 p.m. $28. Veterans Park, 55 Homestead Road S., Lehigh Acres. 369-1521. leeparks.org

Sept. 9

• Musical Theater 1 Our comprehensive program is designed for students of all experience levels and focuses on individualizing each session to the specific participants. Classes held 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 9-Nov. 11. Ages 7-10. A performance based class, young performers will explore Musical Theatre through theatre games, movement, and singing from songs by classic Broadway and other composers. This course will culminate in a performance on the last day of class. Call the theater or check the website for information. Tuition: $95 for 10 week session. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral, 772-5862. culturalparktheater.com

Sept. 10

• Musical Theater Performance Level II Our comprehensive program is designed for students of all experience levels and focuses on individualizing each session to the specific participants. Ages 11-16. A performance based class, young performers will explore Musical Theatre through theatre games, movement, and singing from songs by classic Broadway and other composers. This course will culminate in a performance on the last day of class. Classes held 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays Sept. 10-Nov. 12. Call the theater or check the website for information. Tuition: $95 for 10 week session. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral, 772-5862. culturalparktheater.com

Sept. 11

• Thursday Science Adventure Power up an experimentation station. Take your love of science to the nest level by using iPad technology to combine virtual science with real-time activities. No registration required. 5:30 p.m. Marco Island Branch Library, 210 S. Heathwood Drive, Marco Island, 394-3272. collierlibrary.org

Sept. 12

• Back To School Blow-Out Skate Contest Skateboard Contest. 6-9 p.m. $8 members, $10 nonmembers. Eagle Skate Park, 315 SW 2nd Ave, Cape Coral, 573-0206.

Sept. 13

• Magic Carpet Concerts For youth ages 3-9, these concerts feature musicians from the Naples Philharmonic performing a 45-minute program while demonstrating their instruments and answering questions. The focus will be on brass Saturday, Sept. 13, and woodwinds on Sept. 27. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $8. Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples, 597-1900. artisnaples.org

Sept. 15

• Customer Appreciation Days Monday, Sept. 15 all bike members are only $1, Tuesday, Sept. 16 all skate members are only $1. Eagle Skate Park, 315 SW 2nd Ave, Cape Coral, 573-0206.

Sept. 16

• Tuesday Science Adventures This drop-in activity, held on the third Tuesday of the month, is a great opportunity to use technology to explore some favorite topics in chemistry, biology, space, Earth and physical science. No registration required. 5:30 p.m. South Regional Library, 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples, 252-7542. collierlibrary.org

Sept. 18

• All That Glitters is Not Gold: The Science of Shipwrecks From 16th century Spanish colonial fleets to rumrunners, explore the world of shipwrecks with the Florida Public Archaeology Network. Discover the treasures hidden in the mysterious depths just off Florida?s sunny shores. Learn about the shipwrecks that underwater archaeologists have identified and how you can visit them. Registration required. 5:30 p.m. Immokalee Branch Library, 417 N 1st St, Immokalee, 657-2882. collierlibrary.org

• Library Cards are Cool Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month. Get a library card or show you already have one, and then enjoy some fun (and cool) water games and crafts. No registration required. 3 p.m. Marco Island Branch Library, 210 S. Heathwood Drive, Marco Island, 394-3272. collierlibrary.org

Sept. 19

• ”Godspell” presented by Cultural Park Theater Youth Theater Department Prepare ye for Godspell (an archaic spelling of “gospel”). Based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew, Godspell remains one of the most popular rock musicals of all time. Messages of love, generosity, joy and faith are presented in song, dance and all forms of theatrical play in this exuberant, rocking, rolling and riveting production. Comic antics and an improvisational style have made the show universally popular for nearly 40 years. Show dates: Sept. 19-28. Performances: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tickets: $19 Adults, $17 Seniors, $13 Students with ID, $10 Children under 12. Cultural Park Theater, 528 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral, 772-5862. culturalparktheater.com

Sept. 27