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🌱 In the Galleries - August and September 2026 and 11 more events
Coming up on the Iona Patch calendar: Watercolor with Linda Benson
Good day Iona! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 91 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: An afternoon t-storm or two, temps: high: 89, low: 76.
- Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 77 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - Basketball Game @ Lexington
Lexington Middle School Fort Myers, FL 33908
5:15 pm - Autumn Magic: Witch's Hat Wreath
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
6:00 pm - Sip & Create: Paint the Glass- Pour with Friends!
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
6:00 pm - Alliance Morning Market
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
9:00 am - Family ArtLab at the Alliance
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
10:00 am - Oil Painting Basics
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
10:30 am - Rainbow Bridge Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
10:30 am - Reel Families September 19 screening
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, FORT MYERS
12:00 pm - Drawing Fundamentals (Ages 16+)
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
2:00 pm - Summer Nights Sock Hop: The Ultimate Retro Dance & Karaoke Party!
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, FORT MYERS
8:00 pm
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
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🗞 Nearby News
Fort Myers Beach
- Town of Fort Myers Beach Councilmember John Mclean pulls out of race to retain seat (fortmyersbeachtalk.com)
- Arrr you ready? Pirate Festival takes over Fort Myers Beach this weekend (winknews.com)
- ParrotPhest returns to Fort Myers Beach for Oct. 1-4 trop rock weekend (prioritymarketing.com)
Cape Coral
- Cape Coral Costume Swap Offers Free Halloween Exchange for Families (neafamily.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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