Calendar of events

Monday, Aug. 31

Faith Bible Institute 6-9 p.m. Victory Baptist Church, 15880 Hart Road, North Fort Myers. Low-cost Bible study survey course at college level. Free introductory class for this three-year course held every Monday evening through school term.

Sign-Up Campaign for Family Gardens 8:30 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Church of Fort Myers, 13411 Shire Lane, Fort Myers. Community garden in South Fort Myers, will be accepting applications for garden bed rental.See uugardens.org for details and online applications. Membership includes special gardening classes conducted by Master Gardeners every week through growing season.

USA Dance, chapter 6049 W. C. Swing Dance Class 6:30-9 p.m. Riverside Community Center, 3061 East Riverside Drive, Fort Myers. $6 for two 45-minute classes with refreshment/break. Open Dancing until 9 p.m. Contacts: 954-798-0757 or 565-7947

Veterans Car Raffle Continues until Sept. 12 Invest in America’s Veterans, 4820 Leonard St., Cape Coral. 2015 Chevrolet Camaro convertible can be yours. Tickets available through Sept. 12 at the Military Museum or VeteransFoundationRaffle.org .

Tuesday, Sept. 1

Moms and Tots Storytime With Miss Jessica and Miss Mary Ellen 10 a.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers Waterside Shops, 5377 Tamiami Trail, Naples.

Scrabble Club 6 p.m. Brookdale, 8351 College Parkway, Fort Myers. $2 per person. First-timers free. Call Dan 939-1973 for information.

Sunshine Singles Weekly Meetup Crowne Plaza Hotel, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, south Fort Myers. Sunshine Singles, a group of 50 plus, meets at 5 p.m. Dues are $22 annually. 466-7434.

Women of the Word 9-11 a.m. Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 701 Mohawk Pkwy., Cape Coral. Cost for fall session is $20 for each person attending, $10 per child / Maximum of $30 per family. This fall season the women will study the book of Genesis.

Wednesday, Sept. 2

Calling All Bridge Players noon-3:30 p.m. The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 8210 Cypress Lake Drive Fort Myers. Should you need a partner or have questions, call Carol at 336-4425 Wednesdays and Fridays, from noon-3:30 year round.

Live trivia Wednesday Nights 7:30-9:30 p.m. Naples Flatbread, Mercato, 9118 Strada Place, #8170 Naples.

USA Dance, chapter 6049 $6.00 Foxtrot Ballroom Classes 7-9 p.m. Cape Coral Four Freedoms Park, 4818 Tarpon Court, Cape Coral. $6 for hour class. Greg Kurth, professional instructor, of Rhythm in Motion Studio of Cape Coral will share some patterns, techniques and make you look like a star on the dance floor. usadance6049.org, 565-7947 or 954-798-0757

Thursday, Sept. 3

Hand Foot and Elbow Card Game 9:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. Lake Kennedy Center, 400 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral. Free for members, $4 non-members. 574-0575.

Friday, Sept. 4

Adult’s Only Pirate Cruise 7-8:30 p.m. Salty Sam’s Marina, 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach. Step aboard the Pieces of Eight at Salty Sam’s Marina for a 90-minute swashbuckling show.

Canterbury School Speakers Series: Pat Bassett 1-2:30 p.m. Canterbury School, 8141 College Pkwy., Fort Myers. Patrick Bassett, president & senior consultant of Heads Up Educational Consulting, works with administrators, faculty and trustees to strengthen leadership, governance and strategy. Bassett will speak to parents, students and the community about “21st Century Schools and Big Shifts in Education.”

Weekly Sabbath Eve Dinner and Worship 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Community Free Synagogue, 10868 Metro Parkway Fort Myers. A tradition-styled Sabbath Eve dinner followed by musical “greeting of the Sabbath” and evening worship.

Saturday, Sept. 5

Cat Fish Fry 5-7 p.m. VFW Post 7721 - Golden Gate, Naples. We will be raffling off a Gas BBQ Grill at 7 p.m. All proceeds will go to helping veterans in need. 455-7721.

Northwestern University Club of Greater Naples Game Watch noon-4 p.m. Bokampers Sports Bar, 8990 Fontana Del Sol Way, Naples. For information, email NUNaples@hotmail.com.

Praise Worship Service 7-8 p.m. Christ United Methodist Church, 1430 Homestead Road North Lehigh Acres. Dress is casual and there are beverages and snacks to enjoy. Nursery is available for children 3 and younger.

Sabbath Morning Breakfast and Torah Study 9:30-11:30 a.m. The Community Free Synagogue, 10868 Metro Parkway Fort Myers. free A light Sabbath morning breakfast followed by a discussion of the weekly Torah portion with the rabbi.

Saturday Morning Storytime 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 13751 Tamiami Trail Fort Myers. Join Ms. Trish for stories and activities in our children’s department every Saturday.

Simply Elegant Dresses Sip N Shop Ladies Night Out 6-9 p.m. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd.,Fort Myers. Shop and sip on fine wine while doing it. Info@simplyelegantdressesonline.com, 941-524-7316

Sunset Trivia at Cabanas 7-9 p.m. Diamond Head Beach Resort, 2000 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach.

The Full Moon at the Napping House Storytime 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers Waterside Shops, 5377 Tamiami Trail, Naples.