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Follow on Google News | The Heights Center Hosts Hurricane Party & Rum Drink Competition Sunday, August 21By: Elly Hagen Marketing & PR "We are excited to host our second Hurricane Party and Rum Drink at The Heights Center," said Kathryn Kelly, President and CEO of The Heights Foundation. "The talented bartenders will come up with some great cocktails and our chefs have some delicious samplings planned. Our After School program provides a safe, supportive, fun program for at-risk children in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. This licensed care program allows parents to work, and children can connect with needed resources including academic tutoring." Competing bartenders include Jay McAuley of Cru and Stacy Murdock of Duffy's Sports Bar, Chris Kennedy and Michelle Kosteno Pricipato of Blue Coyote, Jerome Sanchez of Touton Wines and Jason Woodburn and Amber Blanchard of The Edison. Participating restaurants include Bahama Breeze, Blue Coyote, The Jacaranda and Jack's Farm to Fork. Participating beverage companies include Opici Wine Group, Republic National Distributing Company, Southern Wine & Spirits, Suncoast Beverage and Wicked Dolphin Rum. To purchase tickets for the Hurricane party visit www.heightsfoundation.org/ About the Heights Foundation and the Heights Center: The Heights Foundation works to build self-sufficient families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. The mission Is to support education and wellness, promote family and community development, and provide the benefits of enrichment and the arts. The Heights Center, supported by The Heights Foundation, is a place for Education, Opportunity, and Enrichment. Harlem Heights was originally settled as a rural agricultural community. Approximately 780 children live in a mixture of single-family homes and multi-family apartments. Demographically, the population is approximately 70% Hispanic, 20% African-American, and 8% Caucasian. The poverty rate for children in Harlem Heights is more than twice the county average, with family income 40% below the county average. Families are not able to easily access family support services located in downtown Fort Myers, and benefit greatly from programs located within the neighborhood. End
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