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Check back regularly for the latest events from WGCU including concerts, premieres & screenings, travel and more!

Event Calendar


Blood Sugar Rising Doc and Discussion

Diabetes affects more than 100 million people and costs more than $325 billion dollars each year. Join WGCU for a virtual viewing and discussion featuring Blood Sugar Rising, a PBS documentary that puts a human face to the statistics and explores the history and science of the illness. View the documentary anytime then join WGCU  … Read more

Sesame Street in Communities Virtual Workshop for Educators and Parents

Join us for a special Sesame Street in Communities (SSIC) Workshop for Early Childhood Educators and parents, co-presented with WFSU Public Media in Tallahassee. Sesame Street In Communties builds on Sesame Workshop's 50-year commitment to addressing kids’ developmental, physical, and emotional needs. They're time-tested research model and thorough testing with families and providers ensures that  … Read more

Downing of a Flag Virtual Screening and Discussion

WGCU will host a screening and discussion of the first hour episode of Downing of a Flag, a two-hour documentary film that uses firsthand interviews featuring various perspectives and a wealth of historical footage to examine the impact of the Confederate Battle flag on the people, politics and perceptions of South Carolina and beyond. WGCU  … Read more

WGCU Financial Webinar

Learn - and get some laughs along the way - as attorney Conrad Teitell discusses how charitable life-income plans can:

•Pay you and the people you care about income for life.
•Give you an income tax charitable deduction now for assets that go to charity after life.
• Enable you to reinvest appreciated investments with no or reduced capital gains taxes.
•Make important charitable gifts.

Free

Virtual SWFL LGBTQ+ Youth: Informational Workshop

WGCU Television Studio 10501 FGCU Boulevard S, Fort Myers, Florida, United States

To accommodate a number of requests from people who would like to participate but are unable to travel to the campus of FGCU, we have changed this to an online event. You will receive a link to participate once you have registered. Join WGCU, Naples Pride and Visuality, for an educational workshop for SWFL LGBTQ  … Read more

POSTPONED – Be My Neighbor Day!

Due to the impending hurricane and it's aftermath, WGCU has decided to POSTPONE until first quarter 2023. Check back for details soon! Daniel is so excited to share that after three long years, Be My Neighbor Day will return to WGCU! This family-friendly, fun and FREE event will be held at the Myra Janco Daniels  … Read more

With a Made Up Mind Screening – North Port Library

Join WGCU for a screening and discussion of “With a Made Up Mind: the History of the Black Vote in Southwest Florida.”  From Jim Crow legislation at the turn of the century to today's push to return civil rights to citizens who have served their felony sentences, this short film examines the history of the  … Read more

With a Made Up Mind Screening – Sanibel Library

Join WGCU for a screening and discussion of “With a Made Up Mind: the History of the Black Vote in Southwest Florida.”  From Jim Crow legislation at the turn of the century to today's push to return civil rights to citizens who have served their felony sentences, this short film examines the history of the  … Read more

With a Made Up Mind Screening – Dunbar Community School

Join WGCU and the SWFL Alpha Educational and Leadership Foundation for a screening and discussion of “With a Made Up Mind: the History of the Black Vote in Southwest Florida.”  From Jim Crow legislation at the turn of the century to today's push to return civil rights to citizens who have served their felony sentences,  … Read more

With a Made Up Mind Screening – Barron Library – NEW DATE!

Join WGCU for a screening and discussion of “With a Made Up Mind: the History of the Black Vote in Southwest Florida.”  From Jim Crow legislation at the turn of the century to today's push to return civil rights to citizens who have served their felony sentences, this short film examines the history of the  … Read more

NEW DATE: With a Made Up Mind Virtual Screening and Discussion

If you registered for Nov. 10 event, please use the same link to tune in Thursday, November 17 at 5:30 p.m. Join WGCU for a virtual screening and discussion of “With a Made Up Mind: the History of the Black Vote in Southwest Florida.”  From Jim Crow legislation at the turn of the century to  … Read more

Senior Mental Health and Suicide Discussion – Free CEUs Available

WGCU and Park Royal Hospital will host a discussion about geriatric mental health, with emphasis on risk of depression and suicide. The presentation, provided by Lisa Lello, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and COO of Park Royal Hospital. Outlining warning signs, possible contributing factors, treatment options, and helpful programs/resources for this population.  Free continuing education credit  … Read more

With a Made Up Mind Screening – Punta Gorda Library

Join WGCU for a screening and discussion of “With a Made Up Mind: the History of the Black Vote in Southwest Florida.”  From Jim Crow legislation at the turn of the century to today's push to return civil rights to citizens who have served their felony sentences, this short film examines the history of the  … Read more

2024 Be My Neighbor Day

Saturday, March 2 from 9 am to 1 pm This family-centered, fun and FREE event provides SWFL families an opportunity to explore three “neighborhoods” (Arts & Education, Science & the Environment and Meet the Helpers) where they’ll meet neighbors from community arts, education and environmental organizations as well as local businesses and public safety organizations.  … Read more

StoryCorps Mobile Tour: Fort Myers Community Listening Event

Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida, United States

Join WGCU and The Alliance for the Arts for a FREE listening event. Guests will enjoy some of the stories recorded in Fort Myers recently and meet the team behind StoryCorps. Come celebrate the stories shared by friends and neighbors. Location: Alliance for the Arts10091 McGregor Boulevard Fort Myers 33919