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Happening soon: Rob Little & Larry Venturino on the Estero Patch calendar

Hello Estero! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- Where Estero families can drop diapers to help neighbors in need.
Also on today's calendar: Kingston Grand Opening Celebration and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 71 degrees.
- Wednesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 85, low: 72.
- Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 89 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Lee County diaper drive aims to help families missing work over diaper shortages (gulfcoastnewsnow.com) — Families in Estero can directly support a new Lee County diaper drive by dropping donations at Estero Recreation Center or South County Regional Library starting October 5. The campaign, run with Healthy Start Southwest Florida, aims to ease diaper shortages that force many parents to miss work and strain household finances.
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📸 Around Estero
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Estero
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★ Featured events ★
- Rob Little & Larry Venturino →
J. Vito's Supper Club and Lounge, 20041 S Tamiami Trl #19, Estero
7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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Other local events
- Pickleball →
Pickleball Courts, Estero
7:00 pm - Aqua-Jazzercise →
Pool, Estero
8:15 am - Aquacise - Free →
Pool, Estero
9:00 am - Comedy - Rob Little →
J. Vito's Supper Club and Lounge, 20041 S. Tamiami Trail #19, Estero
7:00 pm - Tee Up for Literacy Golf Tournament →
21251 Stoneybrook Golf Blvd, Estero
8:00 am - CRISP & GREEN x THE III MOVEMENT Run Club | Estero, FL →
CRISP & GREEN, 10171 Estero Town Commons Place, Estero
8:00 am - FMS Mobility Workshop →
Fit Haüs, 20451 South Tamiami Trail, Estero
9:00 am - Amy Noel plays The Craft Lounge →
The Craft Lounge, 20052 Verdana Village Blvd, Estero
7:00 pm - The "Famous" Amy Noel at The Craft Lounge →
The Craft Lounge, 20052 Verdana Village Blvd, Estero
7:00 pm - Amy Noel at The Craft Lounge →
The Craft Lounge, 20052 Verdana Village Blvd, Estero
7:00 pm - Kingston Grand Opening Celebration →
22500 Corkscrew Rd, Estero
11:00 am
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
Saturday October 17
📣 Estero Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good morning!
For those that walk your dogs in Coconut Point Mall, I just saw a Florida Panther walk all along the front of Dillards and cross the street towards… (Nextdoor The Residences at Coconut Point)
- Olive Garden posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Estero. Apply here.
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T2317) in Estero. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Estero here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bonita Springs
- Best Halloween events in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, SW Florida (coralspringsflnews.com)
- Audiobook Available: Psychopathic Authoritarianism: A Disease of the Soul (josephsansone.com)
- VOTE: 12 up for Sept. 21-26 SW FL Boys Athlete of the Week (news-press.com)
Fort Myers Beach
- Florida sees surge in deadly lightning strikes (news-press.com)
Gateway
- Week 6 Super 16 Coaches Poll: DeLand reigns; TFA, Jones, Seminole, Bishop Moore follow (orlandosentinel.com)
Ok Estero! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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