Now You Know: Estero’s Vet’s Day plans, Santa at Wonder Gardens
The Village of Estero is working with a variety of community organizations to provide a free, patriotic and entertaining Veterans Day event for residents from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Estero Community Park.
The program will feature a patriotic concert, free hot dogs, an American classic and muscle car show and a kids’ zone.
Dr. Debi Lux, founder of the Collier-Lee Honor Flight, will give the keynote address followed by recognition of Goldstar Families and local veterans, ending with a 21 Gun Salute, playing of “Taps,” and an American pop music concert by Lindsey Graham.
This party is geared to bringing the entire community together in a fun atmosphere … all while honoring our veterans. Plan on bringing your family, friends, and neighbors, along with your lawn chairs or blankets.
This special community event is being presented at the Estero Community Park located at 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd.
The Wonder Gardens offers photos with Santa starting Nov. 12
For the third year, Wonder Gardens is offering photos with Santa on Sunday, Nov. 12. Time slots are available from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Photo sessions will be in the French-styled solarium at The Wonder Gardens, decorated for the holidays.
Each family — up to two adults and four children — gets 10 minutes to take as many pictures as they want with Santa. The Wonder Gardens will also have a photographer who will email the best three to five images in time for the holidays. The cost for each session is $55 per family for members of The Wonder Gardens and $65 per family for non-members.
“Families have made this annual event a tradition, creating memorable images for posterity and holiday greetings,” said Sarah Williamson, retail and communications manager for The Wonder Gardens. “This fundraiser also helps support our beloved attraction, which receives no government support to care for the plants, reptiles and birds that make Wonder Gardens special.”
The price of the photo session does not include admission to the park. However, The Wonder Shoppe, the attraction’s gift shop, is available without admission charge and includes animal-themed, locally produced and holiday gifts, including products that support wildlife.
To schedule a photo session with Santa, visit https://wondergardens.org/product/pictures-with-santa/.
The Salvation Army of Collier County to hold 5th Annual Rally for Good Drivers
The Salvation Army of Collier County, in partnership with Ultimate Garages, will hold its 5th Annual Rally for Good Car Show and Fundraiser to benefit the Fran Cohen Youth Center and our children’s programs on at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 11.
This free event is held at The Salvation Army of Collier County at 1472 Airport Pulling Road S., Naples. This year’s sponsors included Ultimate Garages, Porsche Naples, Ferrari Club of America Naples Chapter, GLab Media, Ferrari of Naples, Lamborghini of Naples, LeeCorp Homes, and Summit Marketing.
The annual event includes a car rally led by the Collier County Sheriff Motorcycle Unit, a judged car show that features over 50 cars, food vendors, bounce houses and live music by School of Rock House Band from Fort Myers.
All proceeds from this event support our programs and services at our Fran Cohen Youth Center in Naples. For more information on The Salvation Army of Collier County and our 5th Annual Rally for Good contact Patrice Gabower – Director of Development at 239-210-4006 or Jim Buonavolonta at jb@naplesultimategarages.com for additional details.
To donate or to register a car for the car show please go to rallyforgood2023.
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