2023 events/photos
Fall 2023 Book Sale Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone who helped make it a success.
September 16, 2023 General Meeting
Our guest
speaker, WINK News Meteorologist Greg Rule, gave a fascinating
presentation on hurricane forecasting and preparedness- recapping the
timeline of Hurricane Ian, what was learned and what can be done
better if another major hurricane hits our area. His talk was both
informative and entertaining. Greg was such a big hit with our members
that we invited him back again for next year!
July 15, 2023 General Meeting
We had over 20 attendees, and 3 guests joined as new members. Traditionally, the program for the FOCCL General Meeting in July has been a popular round table talk about Books We've Read. And this year did not disappoint; we enjoyed hearing about an especially wide variety of books on different themes and subjects. (Click here for a PDF with the list of books.)
May 16, 2023 FOCCL Volunteer Appreciation Event
The Friends of the Cape Coral Library Board of Directors held a luncheon to say thanks to members who have volunteered for our organization throughout the year. There were 40 guests in the library meeting room that day. A special thank you goes to Hospitality Committee Chair, Linda Gumm, for the delicious food and lovely table settings and to our Membership Chair, Joanne Eddy, for organizing the event as well as collecting (and even creating some!) really nice door prizes. A good time was had by all.
A large
audience attended the ceremony to honor the winners of our "Coloring the
Earth" 17th Annual Children's Environmental Art Contest held at
the Cape Coral Library. There was a presentation about the Florida
Scrub-Jay by the President of Peace River Audubon, Bren Curtis;
the winners received their prizes; and everyone enjoyed the delicious
refreshments. Thank you to Contest Chairperson Alessia Leathers for
organizing the art contest every year and for putting together such an
enjoyable awards ceremony. (See
the Art Gallery tab on this website for photos of all 20
winning contest art entries, which are also framed and on display at the
library art gallery through June 29.)
April 2023 Book Sale
Spring 2023 Book Sale Fundraiser held April 20-22 was a success thanks to our many volunteers and all the book lovers who shopped at the sale.
March 25, 2023 Annual General Meeting
Program was presented by Walt Irmen, Docent at Edison and Ford Winter Estates.
March 2023 SWFL Reading Festival
On March 4, 2023 FOCCL had a booth
at the annual SWFL Reading Festival held on the Fort Myers Regional
Library campus. We had 4 large tables with paper, art supplies and
materials about the Florida Scrub-Jay so kids could create entries for
our Children's Environmental Art Contest. We also offered the parents
info about our organization and events. It was a a busy day! Thanks to
all the volunteers who helped!
At right: Young artist working on a contest entry
February 2023 Burrowing Owl Festival
On Feb. 25, 2023 FOCCL had a booth at the Burrowing Owl Festival at Rotary Park in Cape Coral. We offered information about our Children’s Environmental Art Contest “Coloring the Earth” for ages 5-12. The theme this year is Let’s Save the Florida Scrub-Jay! We had paper, art supplies and printed materials available so youngsters could create contest entries that day. Thanks so much to all the volunteers who helped at our booth!
January 21, 2023 50th Anniversary Celebration
