The Pelican Club

Sports Calendar for 8/11

Youth Sports

Aug. 1 Through Sept. 2

Cal Ripken Baseball Fall Ball Registration - Players age 4-12 eligible for T-ball & coach-pitch (ages 4-5) and all other divisions register 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays at Athletic Office, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd. (City Hall) or online for season that runs Sept. 12-Nov. 10; T-ball & coach-pitch fee $30 per player, all other divisions $60 per player; managers & coaches needed for each age group. Info: Bernie Howard (239) 242-3485; Web: www.capeparks.net

Aug 1-Sept. 8

Cape Coral Junior/Senior Fall Baseball Registration - Registering players ages 13-16 (as of May 1, 2012) for fall season running September through November; register through Sept. 8 at Parks & Rec., City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd., 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays; fee $70 per player. Info: Ryan Robbins (239) 242-3489

Saturday, Aug. 13

FGCU Girls' Basketball Eagle Academy - Alico Arena; registration 10 a.m., camp runs 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; skill development and showcase for girls in grades 9-12; cost $40 per camper; instruction by FGCU coach Karl Smesko. Info: (239) 590-7064; Web: www.fgcuathletics.com

Aug. 13, 20, 27 & Sept. 6-9 & 10

Cape Coral National Little League Fall Training & Development League Registration - Verdow Memorial Park, 801 SE 27th Street; register 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Aug. 13, 20, 27 & Sept. 10, or 6-8 p.m. on Sept. 6-9. Info: Jim LoCascio 940-1476; Web: www.ccnlittleleague.com

Thursday, Sept. 1

Cape Coral National Little League Annual Meeting - First Christian Church, 2620 Country Club Blvd.; 7 p.m.; vote on league constitution, elect 2012 board of directors; volunteers who pay $1 membership fee allowed to vote. Info: Jim LoCascio 940-1476; Web: www.ccnlittleleague.com

General Info

Cape Coral Bass Club - Meeting first Tuesday each month, 7:30 p.m., Caloosahatchee Moose Lodge 2395 on Cape Coral Parkway; men, women, children who love to bass fish welcome; tournaments held locally and out of town. Info: Jim Lewis 945-7188; Web: www.capecoralbassclub.com

Cape Coral Tarpon Hunters Club - Meeting third Thursday (March through September) each month, 7 p.m., Cape Coral Yacht Club; 40th anniversary year; club catches and releases all tarpon; social and competitive club, hosts rookie seminars, tournaments for youth and adults. Info: Gary Jackson (239) 898-2980.

Cape Coral Sailing Club - Meeting fourth Wednesday each month, 7:30 p.m., Cape Coral Yacht Club, 5819 Driftwood Pkwy.; adults interested in boating (sail or power), cruising or armchair are welcome. Info: Ron Miniter 945-7761.

What are some of the best restaurants to visit while in New ...

“Best” is highly subjective and it depends on what you want. Go to http://bestofneworleans.com/gyrobase/Dining for a list.

Cafe du Monde is in the French Quarter and you shouldn’t miss having cafe au lait & beignets (www.cafedumonde.com). Another great coffee shop is the Croissant d’Or (at 615 Ursulines Street), which is open from 7:00am to 2:00pm and has food in addition to pastry.

The Palm Court restaurant is very nice, has moderate prices, and offers traditional live jazz starting at 8:00pm: 1204 Decatur Street, tel 504-525-0200 (reservations are important and they are not open every day). The Palm Court is closed from about July 25th to about September 25th each year.

Maximo’s Italian Grill has great food and atmosphere: 1117 Decatur Street in the French Quarter, (504) 586-8883.

All of the famous restaurants (Antoine’s, Arnaud’s, Brennan’s, Commander’s Palace, etc.) have reopened.

The Pelican Club (on Exchange Alley in the FQ) is not as well known but is the same type experience. Reservations are a good idea, and probably essential on weekends.

Tujaques Restaurant (823 Decatur Street) is very traditional and has moderate prices: www.tujaguesrestaurant.com

Cafe Degas is a very French restaurant near City Park at 3127 Esplanade – which is not within walking distance of downtown (5 to 10 minutes by taxi). They are closed on Mondays & Tuesdays (504-945-5635).

The Napoleon House restaurant is at 500 Chartres Street in the FQ, and has a menu of great local dishes: www.napoleonhouse.com

Hope you have a great time!

Answer by Bob Scott Bayona at 430 rue Dauphine is a truly outstanding New Orleans restaurant. Its chef, Susan Spicer, creates dishes with the finest and freshest ingredients. It’s less traditional than some of the old guard places … but quite frankly is in a league of its own.

When it comes to more traditional New Orleans dining … for classic Creole I think of Antoine’s at 713 rue Saint Louis … Arnauds at 813 rue Bienville … and Galatoire’s at 209 Bourbon. There is also Commander’s Palace … in the Garden District … offering a more contemporary Creole menu.

Restaurant August at 301 Tchoupitoulas in the Downtown area serves some of the best French cooking.

A great lunch & dinner spot is Mr. B’s at 201 Royal … offering contemporary Creole food.

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