🌱 In the Galleries - August and September 2026 and 11 more events

Hello Cypress Lake! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Career Kickoff SWFL! The area's Best Job Fai at Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers Airport/FGCU
• In the Galleries - August and September 2026 at Alliance for the Arts
• Instructed Life Drawing â Gestural & Structural Approach to the Figure (18+, Beginner to Advanced Level) at Alliance for the Arts

... and check out 10 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, temps: high: 91, low: 75.
• Thursday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 89 and low of 74 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cypress Lake

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 21

• Career Kickoff SWFL! The area's Best Job Fai →
  Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers Airport/FGCU, 16410 Corporate Commerce Way, Fort Myers
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 16

• In the Galleries - August and September 2026
  Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
  9:00 am
• Instructed Life Drawing â Gestural & Structural Approach to the Figure (18+, Beginner to Advanced Level)
  Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
  9:30 am
• Hula Dance (Ages 3-12)
  Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
  4:30 pm
• Mend & Make New
  Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
  6:00 pm
• First Stitches: An Introduction to Knitting
  Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
  6:00 pm

Thursday September 17

• In the Galleries - August and September 2026
  Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
  9:00 am
• Watercolor with Linda Benson
  Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
  9:30 am
• Autumn Magic: Witch's Hat Wreath
  Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
  6:00 pm

Friday September 18

• In the Galleries - August and September 2026
  Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
  9:00 am
• Sip & Create: Paint the Glass- Pour with Friends!
  Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
  6:00 pm

Saturday September 19

• Alliance Morning Market
  Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
  9:00 am
• In the Galleries - August and September 2026
  Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
  9:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Fort Myers

• Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo Makes Triumphant Return to Fort Myers (citrusindustry.net)
• VOTE: 10 up for Sept. 7-12 SW FL Girls Athlete of the Week (news-press.com)
• After nearly 40 years, a new Becky Thatcher returns to the St. Louis riverfront (greaterstlinc.com)

Fort Myers Beach

• ParrotPhest returns to Fort Myers Beach Oct. 1-4 (floridaweekly.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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