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Every Monday in The News-Press, you can learn about the events and happenings that are to take place during the upcoming week in Southwest Florida. For more on events, follow News-Press events expert Stacey Henson on Twitter @stacey_henson.

TODAY: Memorial Day

This day commemorates all men and women who died in military service to the U.S. Towns and cities across Southwest Florida have memorials throughout the day, and many people visit the cemetery and memorials in tribute. For a list of related events, go to news-press.com

TUESDAY: National Spelling Bee

The Scripps National Spelling Bee starts its preliminary rounds with Fort Myers eighth-grader Jeffrey Thompson and Estero seventh-grader Jonathon Schafer representing Southwest Florida. The pair was to take the preliminary test Tuesday, with those advancing announced about 4:45 p.m. Wednesday on ESPN3.

FRIDAY: Watermelon Festival

The Fleamasters of Fort Myers kicks off its three-day Watermelon Festival-Speed Eating & Seed Spitting Competition. There will be live entertainment, skill games, stilt walker, balloon animals, free face painting. Enter seed spitting; $1 for 3 seeds; speed eating - $10. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 334-7001. www.fleamall.com

FRIDAY: State of the Schools

Lee Schools Superintendent Nancy Graham will present State of Our Schools/Partners in Education during a 7 a.m. breakfast at the Broadway Palm, hosted by the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools. This year’s theme is “Star Wars.” Look for the story online Friday and in Saturday’s News-Press.

SUNDAY: Family Fun Expo

Train characters from two popular kids shows are coming to SWFL: Thomas the Train and Chuggington. They are at Germain Arena in Estero as part of the expo, with shows featuring Thomas at 12:30 and 3 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults/$4 for ages 3-12/free for younger.

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