Event Details

Event Date:  May 6 -  7, 2011

Event Location:  Centennial Park

Event Schedule:  Registration begins at 5 pm on the 6th, with opening ceremony at 6 pm.

Event Contact:  
beth.hayes@cancer.org 
Online Event Coordinator:
David.Yates@Geeks-r-UsInc.com

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events up to from 18 - 24 hours in length.

Although every Relay For Life is different, there are certain traditions at all Relays, no matter where they are held. These traditions help participants celebrate, remember, and fight back.

Celebrate - The Survivors Lap
Relay starts with a Survivors Lap an inspirational time when survivors are invited to circle the track together and help everyone celebrate the victories we’ve achieved over cancer. The Survivors Lap is an emotional example of how Relay participants are creating a world with more birthdays like those of each individual on the track.

Remember - The Luminaria Ceremony
After dark, we honor people who have been touched by cancer and remember loved ones lost to the disease during the Luminaria Ceremony. Candles are lit inside bags filled with sand, each one bearing the name of a person touched by cancer, and participants often walk a lap in silence.

Fight Back Through Fundraising
Last, there is chance to Fight Back against cancer through fundraising. In addition to what the fundraising teams do before the Relay, there are endless fundraising opportunities available onsite. From food, face painters, crafts and more, Relay teams will have plenty of ways for participants and visitors to support the fight against cancer.

No matter where you are, there’s a place for you at Relay and you can make a difference today by signing up online to start your own team or by simply making a donation.

Thanks to Relay participants, we are creating a world with more birthdays a world where cancer can’t claim another year of anyone’s life.

For more information about Relay For Life, visit our Relay For Life information page.

Southwest Florida Children's Ministry Network presents our third annual Children's Ministry Conference: Chosen.

Date: March 12th

8am-3:30

$15 per person if registered by Feb 28th - include all materials, lunch and CHILDCARE!

At First Assembly of God; 4701 Summerlin Road, Fort Myers

To register call 239- 936-6277 x338, 9am-5pm; payment by credit card

Tickets availabe at the door for $20 per person.

Here is the website for more info

http://www.swfcm.com/chosen/

Open your home this summer to an international student and open a new world for your family. EF Educational Homestay Programs is looking for caring volunteer host families to welcome sudents for a few weeks this summer. You will learn about your host sudent's customs and traditions as he or she discovers the culture and lifestyle of North America. Open up your home to an EHP student, and open a world of opportunity for discovery.

See your world from a new perspective

As a host family with EHP, you will get to share your international student's daily discovery of the U.S.  Hear the excitement in his voice when he tells you and your family about his afternoon activity, or see his eyes light up when he tastes his first barbequed hamburger, smells the ocean for the first time, or plays his first baseball game. During these adventures together, you will break down barriers of language, culture, and geography and develop a friendship that will last a lifetime.

Short-term commitment, long-term benefit

If you are able to provide a bed, three meals a day, transportation to and from the local course center (if applicable), and a stable caring environment, then you have what it takes to share your life with an eager student from abroad. With this experience you will cultivate long-lasting friendships and promote cross-cultural connections in your community.

We know our volunteer families' lives are busy. Hosting with EHP is the perfect balance, because our programs are only 2 to 4 weeks and our local staff does everything they can to make it easy as possible on the families. By hosting a student, you will be able to get an introduction to another culture, without having to make a long-term commitment.

See your world from a new perspective

As a host family with EHP, you will get to share your international student's daily discovery of the U.S.  Hear the excitement in his voice when he tells you and your family about his afternoon activity, or see his eyes light up when he tastes his first barbequed hamburger, smells the ocean for the first time, or plays his first baseball game. During these adventures together, you will break down barriers of language, culture, and geography and develop a friendship that will last a lifetime.

Short-term commitment, long-term benefit

If you are able to provide a bed, three meals a day, transportation to and from the local course center (if applicable), and a stable caring environment, then you have what it takes to share your life with an eager student from abroad. With this experience you will cultivate long-lasting friendships and promote cross-cultural connections in your community.

We know our volunteer families' lives are busy. Hosting with EHP is the perfect balance, because our programs are only 2 to 4 weeks and our local staff does everything they can to make it easy as possible on the families. By hosting a student, you will be able to get an introduction to another culture, without having to make a long-term commitment.

If you would like to know more please contact:

KIM MUCHMORE

239.340.5164

And find out more information at www.efhomestay.org

TOTAL GROWTH CONFERENCE

What:

“Total Growth Conference” - J.L. Wallace is hosting this National Association of Church Design Builders (non profit) event, including lunch. National experts will speak on:

A/V & lighting

Financing - for churches

Master Planning

Stewardship Campaigns

Construction – various options available to churches

Creating, leading & sustaining a growing organization (Duncan Dodds-past Exec. Dir. of Joel Osteen Ministries)

For:

Pastors and Leadership

When:

April 7, 2011 / Sign-in 9:30-10:00 / Speakers start at 10:00 – 3:00 (Lunch Noon – 1:00)

RSVP by April 4^th, 2011

Where:

Paseo Village Center – 11611 Paseo Grande Blvd – Fort Myers, FL 33912

Info:

www.totalgrowthconference.com

info@totalgrowthconference.com

or call at 333-1551           

Southwest Florida Free Pain Clinic

 Sponsored by

Christian Health Ministries

And

Fort Myers First Church of the Nazarene

UPDATE: NOW SEEKING ADDITIONAL MEDICAL PERSONNEL AND VOLUNTEERS CALL 239.936.2511 

SPECIFICALLY SEEKING SPANISH SPEAKING ASSISTANTS.

 Christian Health Ministries is an organization of volunteer licensed physicians and therapists dedicated to healing the whole person-body, mind, and spirit.  Our mission is to treat those suffering from pain of many causes, but without the finances to afford needed help.  We treat acute and chronic pain, such as those with:

 Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue

Headaches

Neck and back pain

Foot and ankle pain

Joint pains and injuries

 We work with the Florida Volunteer Health Services Program.  To be eligible for our services, you must have no insurance and have income less than 150% of the federal poverty level.  A financial screening will be completed upon arrival at our clinic.  All care is provided on a first come basis.  Sorry, we cannot make appointments.  Our free services include:

Comprehensive Medical treatment

Chiropractic

Podiatry

Physical Therapy and Therapeutic Exercise

Massage Therapy

Counseling and Prayer

Nutrition and Lifestyle Education

 Our clinic is located at Fort Myers First Church of the Nazarene, 13545 American Colony Blvd, which is located at the corner of Daniels Pkwy and the Colony (one light east of Six Mile Cypress).  We see patients:

Fort Myers First Church of the Nazarene, 13545 American Colony Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33912

The Church is located at tthe corner of Daniels Parkway and the Colony, one light east of Six Mile Cypress.

Services available Tuesday nights from 6-9 pm.

 Don’t continue to live in pain. The Lord has made it possible for us to help you.  Come.

 We do not have, or prescribe, any controlled substances (such as narcotics)

The Deaf Service Center of SW Florida, Inc. cordially invites you to join them in an afternoon of celebration with music!

The 11th annual Song and Sign celebration is called "Honoring Everyday American Responders US America" and takes place March 5th at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. This special event will bring together the area's best talent on one stage, to perform selections that are choreographed to sign language. Sign language allows the audience to not only hear the music but also see the lyrics come to life!

Tickets are $25 and include lunch and the show. 

To order tickets or volunteer with The Deaf Service Center go to www.dsc.us  or call (239) 461-0334

1860 Boy Scout Drive, B208                                                                                                            Fort Myers, FL 33907

The Children's Network of Southwest Florida is looking for loving people to become foster parents. 

Applicants of all kinds accepted, find out more: http://www.childnetswfl.org/

"Building Strong Links for Children in Need"

The Children's Network of Southwest Florida is committed to working with the community to protect children and preserve families.

Sponsored by Christian Health Ministries AND Fort Myers First Christian Church of the Nazarene

Christian Health Ministries is an organization of volunteer licensed physicians and therapists dedicated to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit. Our mission is to threat those suffering from pain of many causes, but without the finances to afford needed help. We treat acute and chronic pain, such as those with :

• Fibromyalgia / Chronic Fatigue
• Headaches
• Neck and back pain
• Foot and ankle pain
• Joint pains and injuries

We work with the Florida Volunteer Health Services Program. To be eligible for our services, you must have no insurance and have income less than 150% of the federal poverty level. A financial screening will be completed upon arrival at our clinic. All care is provided on a frist come basis. Sorry, we cannot make appointements. Our free services include:

• Comprehensive medical treatment
• Chiropractic
• Podiatry
• Physical Therapy and Therapeutic Exercise
• Massage Therapy
• Counseling and Prayer
• Nutrition and Lifestyle Education

Our clinic is located at Fort Myers First Church of the Nazarene, 13545 American Colony Blvd, which is located at the corner of Daniels Pkwy and the Colony (one light east of Six Mile Cypress).

We see patients: TUESDAY NIGHTS 6-9pm

Just a little can go a long way. You made a big difference in your neighbor's life by donating a bag of necessities to a homeless person.

A little over a week ago Jeff had to step over a homeless person in order to get in the door to do The WAY EARLY Show... He had a decision to make, and in the interest of other guests on the show he called the police. Whatever your take on his decision it is undeniable that the incident sparked a passionate discussion that got a lot of people, including us thinking about the needs and struggles of the homeless here in our very neighborhoods.