NAPLES CHARITY REGISTER CALENDARConsult the Calendar in each issue of Naples Illustrated and here on the Web for updated information, as well as expanded coverage of nonprofit news, throughout the year.
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DECEMBER
JANUARY 2010
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MARCH
3—Dining for Philanthropy, fundraiser with the Naples Woman’s Club and Naples Art Association, dinner parties in private homes followed by dessert and an auction at the von Liebig Art Center, Naples; 239-262-6517, ext. 107.
4—Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Magic Under the Mangroves, dinner and silent auction, Pelican Bay, Naples; 239-403-4200, conservancy.org.
4-7—Naples Art & Antiques Show, fine art and antiques, Trinity-by-the-Cove Church, Naples; 239-596-9149, naplesantiqueshow.org.
5—Miracle Limbs - Courage in Motion International Hotel Travel Auction Dinner, featuring music by Michael Nix, and exclusive national and international hotel and resort auctions, Hilton Naples & Towers; 239-591-8393.
6—Miracle Limbs - Courage in Motion Bike Ride, North Collier Regional Park, Naples, Continental breakfast, buffet lunch, kids’ activities; register at active.com.
6—Heil Luthringer Foundation, Second Annual Hope, Love & Faith 5K Run/Walk For MS, a walk through Pelican Bay, The Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Naples; 239-248-2644, empowermenteducation.org.
6—Project Help Inc., 14th Annual Chocolate Extravaganza, signature event includes live music, hors d’oeuvres, decadent chocolate creations donated by local restaurants, hotels and country clubs, and live and silent auction; 239-649-1404, projecthelpnaples.org.
6—St. John Neumann High School, The Amazing Celtic Race and Ninth Annual Auction, scavenger hunt, cocktails, dinner, silent auction, Saint Ann’s Jubilee Center, Naples; 239-455-3044, ext. 225, sjnceltics.org.
6—Mental Health Association of Southwest Florida, Wickets in the Wild, croquet followed by a sumptuous feast, NGala, Naples; 239-261-5405, mhaswfl.org.
6—English Speaking Union, Naples Branch, Annual High School Shakespeare Competition, Moorings Presbyterian Church, Naples; 239-434-2440.
7-8—Friends of Art, Artists’ Studio Tour, visit the homes or studios of 10 local artists, meet the artist, and view his/her work environments that contributed to the creative process and purchase works of art, Naples; 239-597-1900, thephil.org.
8—Avow Hospice, Community Concert, featuring some of the finest performers in Southwest Florida, First Baptist Church, Naples; 239-649-3686.
9—English-Speaking Union Naples, Annual Winston Churchill Dinner, black-tie dinner with featured speaker, Shakesperean actor John McKerrow, a private club, Naples; 239-434-2440, esuus.org/branches/naples.
10—Naples Art Association, Princess Diana Exhibition Gala, VIP preview and dinner celebrating the Princess Diana: Dresses of Inspiration exhibition, which will feature her dresses, shoes, handbags and memorabilia never before exhibited together and some never shown in the United States, opening reception, March 12, exhibit March 13-June 27, The von Liebig Art Center, Naples; 239-262-6517, ext. 107, naplesart.org.
11—Greater Naples AAUW Charitable Foundation Inc., Celebrating Women of Achievement Luncheon, annual event honors local women, plus drawings and silent auctions, Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club; 239-596-0929, aauwgnb.org.
11—St. Matthew’s House, Celebration of Hope, elegant evening presents the mission of St. Matthew’s House via live testimonies and a multimedia presentation, includes a delicious dinner prepared and served by SMH Catering, the in-house catering service; 239-298-5034.
12—Quest Educational Foundation, Quest 2010, nonprofit dinner/lecture series, benefiting Collier County students, featuring world-class speakers from the worlds of business and politics, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples; 239-643-3573, questeducationalfoundation.org.
13—Seacrest Country Day School, Gala for Treasures, an evening of wonder with a unique silent auction and spectacular live auction, packages include fine dining, dancing and live entertainment, provides need-based financial aid to one-third of the school’s students, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples; 239-793-1986, seacrest.org.
13—Susan G. Komen of Southwest Florida, Race for the Cure, 5K walk or run, 1-mile fun walk, includes youth participants, Coconut Point, Estero; 239-498-0016, komenswfl.org.
13—Hope for Haiti, black-tie gala, dinner, dancing, silent action, and raffle in a Provence-themed atmosphere, Jubilee Center, Saint Ann’s School, Naples; 239-434-7183.
13—Shy Wolf Sanctuary, Sacred Wolf Path Celebration, celebrate wolves and all they have to teach us, music, Native American storytelling, fire and drumming circle, vendors, healers and readers, ambassador wolves and wolf-dogs, guided meditations, food and drinks, Summerland Festivals, Bonita Springs; 239-455-1698, shywolfsanctuary.com
13—21st Century C.A.R.E. and NCH Healthcare Foundation, Las Vegas Style Casino Night, to help cancer patients in Collier and Lee counties, sponsored by Naples Illustrated, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples; 239-938-9301.
14—The Bach Ensemble, Community Concert, The Bach Ensemble joins another community choral group to bring the sounds of Telemann, Mendelssohn and Handel, St. Marks Episcopal Church, Marco Island; 239-732-1055, thebachensemble.org.
14—Earl Morrall Celebrity Golf Classic, includes a pre-tournament dinner and post-tournament awards luncheon, celebrities from the NFL Alumni and the Miami Dolphins 1972 Perfect Season Team play great courses for great causes, The Golf Lodge at the Quarry, Naples; 239-287-3964, nflalumni.org/charity.aspx.
14—Avow Hospice, Kensington Fore Hospice, golf tournament, dinner and auction, Kensington Country Club, Naples; 239-659-6360.
17—Jewish Federation of Collier County, People of the Book, featuring CBS News’ 60 Minutes correspondent Bob Simon, Temple Shalom, Naples; 239-263-4205.
18—Sunlight Home, Annual Luncheon, Fashion Show and Silent Auction, fashions from The Village on Venetian Bay and the Promenade presented by Trish Williams Productions, music by Kevin Smith, silent auction and luncheon will precede the runway show, drawings, Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, Naples; 239-566-8779, sunlighthome.org.
19—The Jackson Laboratory, The Heart of the Matter: A Serious Message on Heart Disease, luncheon/presentation, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples; 239-287-3964, jax.org.
19—Leadership Collier Foundation, Art Preview Party, guests mingle with community friends and artists, silent auction, wine and hors d’oeuvres, Naples; 239-298-7926, napleschamber.org.
19—American Heart Association, Southwest Florida Go Red for Women Luncheon, Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, Bonita Springs; 239-495-4901.
20—Avow Hospice, Butterfly Ball, dining, dancing, silent auction and awards presentation in an evening of celebration and support, Kensington Country Club, Naples; 239-649-3686.
20—Catholic Charities of Collier County, Emerald Ball, 25th Anniversary of the Emerald Ball, Silver Lining, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples; 239-455-2655, catholiccharitiescc.org.
20—NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Eighth Annual Walkathon, “Unmasking Mental Illness,” featuring actor/soap star Greg Vaughan, Cambier Park, Naples; 239-404-4224.
20—National Multiple Sclerosis Society, MS Walk, raises funds for research, programs, services and advocacy, Lowdermilk Park, Naples; 239-793-7009, nmssfls.org.
20—American Cancer Society Collier Gala, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples; 239-261-0337.
21—The Garden of Hope and Courage, The Naples Music Festival, an outdoor festival that directly benefits the Garden of Hope and Courage endowment for ongoing maintenance and improvements, featuring well-known musical entertainment, VIP dinners, general admission tickets, food vendors, sponsored by Naples Illustrated, Third Street South, Naples; 239-434-6697, gardenofhopeandcourage.org.
21—Friends of Art at the Patty & Jay Baker Naples Museum of Art, Have a Seat III … Fabulous Fabrics Raffle & Auction, area artists create imprimaturs on chairs, umbrellas, and works on silk for wearing or framing, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and music, Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Naples; 239-254-2776.
23—Candlelighters Of Southwest Florida Inc., Eighth Annual Step Into Spring Fashion Show & Luncheon, includes take-home goodies, door prizes and raffles to support young cancer patients, The Forest Country Club, South Fort Myers; 239-432-2223, CandlelightersSWFL.org.
23, 25—Cinderella’s Closet, collaboration of the YMCA of the Palms and the Children’s Advocacy Center, “Fairy Godmother” trustees from the Naples Winter Wine Festival donated clothing, new handbags and other items, VIP preview/private shopping event includes drinks and appetizers hosted by Absinthe, sponsored by Naples Illustrated, Collection at Vanderbilt, Naples; 239-597-3148.
24—Bedtime Bundles, Doggie Happy Hour, signature fundraiser for dogs and owners, treat bags for the first 100 dogs, fashion show, doggie photographer, raffle items, live and silent auction items, food and libations, Star Bar at the Esplanade, Marco Island; 239-398-5179, bedtimebundles.org.
26—Wishing Well Foundation Inc., Sunset Cruise, Marco Island Princess; 239-394-0167 or 239-394-1762.
26—Collier Spay Neuter Clinic Inc., Mardi Paws Ball, Collier’s Reserve Clubhouse, Naples; 239-514-7647.
26—Zonta Club of Naples, Annual Fashion Show, benefits PACE Center for Girls and other charities, The Club at The Strand, Naples; 239-598-9058.
27—Friends of Rookery Bay, inaugural Batfish Bash, Old Florida–style fare, music, silent auction offering one-of-a-kind experiences and “wild trips,” a chance to experience a Rookery Bay sunset from the new Pedestrian bridge over Henderson Creek, and tours of the aquarium exhibits and art gallery, benefiting environmental research projects, youth science education programs and community outreach, Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, Naples; 239-262-0750.
27—Friends of the Library, Marco Island, Casino Night, gaming, food, prizes, Marco Island Library; 239-394-1858.
27—Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation, The President’s Celebration, an evening of fine dining, pageantry and entertainment, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples; 239-590-1074, fgcu.edu/foundation.
27—The Wine Tasters of Naples present Cheers for Charity, Hawaiian theme, full Hawaiian buffet, silent auction and live entertainment, proceeds benefit St. Matthew’s House, the Shelter for Abused Women & Children and Youth Haven through the Community Foundation of Collier County, The Players Club & Spa at Lely Resort, Naples; 239-404-0254
27-28—Ave Maria University, Festival of the Arts 2010, dinner theater on Saturday, arts festival on Sunday, Ave Maria; avemaria.edu.
APRIL
TBD—Southwest Florida Addiction Services, PGA Tournament of Charities, Pelican Reserves, Fort Myers; 239-826-4139, swfas.org.
6—Christ Child Society Naples, April Affaire, casino night with cocktails, buffet dinner, and dancing, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples; 239-254-8012, christchildnaples.org.
6—Community Foundation of Collier County, The Annual Women of Initiative Awards Luncheon, recognizes 10 women who have helped improve the well-being of citizens in Collier County, Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, Naples; 239-649-5000, ext. 208, cfcollier.org.
6—Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Program-CHS Healthcare, Care Mobile Classic, marathon-style golf tournament, Quail West Country Club, Naples; 239-658-3066, collier.org.
6—Naples Music Club, Music by the Masters–Gala Benefit Recital, preeminent musicians will play, followed by a Champagne reception, salon of William Noll, Naples; 239-262-5093, naplesmusicclub.org.
7—Naples Alliance for Children, Celebration Dinner, recognizing early-childhood teachers with Apple Blossom Awards, and family-friendly businesses, with silent auction to raise funds for programs, Country Club of Naples; 239-649-5260, napleschild.org.
7—Naples Botanical Garden, Annual Swing Into Spring Golf Outing, Windstar Country Club, Naples; 239-643-7275.
11—Naples Philharmonic Orchestra, Run for Music, 10K race to benefit, special guest running guru and author Hal Higdon, Pelican Bay, Naples; runformusic10k.com.
14—Florida Gulf Coast University Resort & Hospitality Management Program, 21st annual Wanderlust travel auction and gourmet dining event, Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club; 239-590-7742.
10—Boys & Girls Club of Collier County, The Mix 2010, a party with a purpose, three nightclub venues held in one location, casual attire, The Boys & Girls Club, Naples; 239-325-1700, bbccc.com.
16-17—American Cancer Society, Relay for Life of Naples, Rock and Roll for the Cure, Gulfview Middle School, Naples; 239-261-0337, cancer.org.
17—Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida, Storybook Ball, “Toy Story,” Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort, Bonita Springs; 239-437-0202.
17—The Bach Ensemble, Out of the Bachs, featuring the unique J. S. Bach Coffee Cantata, choral works by Schumann, Brahms, Offenbach and Verdi, St. Marks Episcopal Church, Marco Island; 239-732-1055, thebachensemble.org.
17—Children’s Advocacy Center of Collier County, Fourth Annual CAC Golf Tournament, The Quarry, Naples; 239-263-8383, ext. 33.
17—Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Walk to Cure Diabetes, form a team, raise funds through donations from friends, family and businesses, Fort Myers; 239-992-3840, jdrf.org/swflorida.
17—MS Center of Southwest Florida, Ninth Annual Charity Golf Outing, greens fees, cart, soft drinks, buffet lunch, raffle, silent auction and prizes, non-golfers enjoy a buffet lunch, raffle and silent auction, Quail West Country Club, Naples; 239-435-1901, mscenterswfl.org.
19—Hope HealthCare Services, Women’s Committee for Hope Hospice, Spring Luncheon, with boutique shopping, proceeds benefit Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice, Quail West Country Club, Bonita Springs; 239-489-9147.
20—First Book-Collier County, Book a Round of Golf for Literacy, lunch, cocktails, shotgun start, prizes, provides children with their own first books, Quail West Country Club, Naples; 239-598-9598, firstbook.org.
20—Saint Matthew’s House, 13th Annual Golfathon, golfers donate or solicit funds with hopes of raising $1,000, includes breakfast, lunch and a dinner reception, Imperial Golf Club, Naples; 239-774-0500, stmatthewshouse.org.
21—Hodges University, Humanitarian of the Year Award Luncheon, recognizes people who make a difference in the lives of others, sponsored by Naples Illustrated, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples; 239-598-6159, hodges.edu.
21—Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Dining for Wildlife, dine at a participating restaurant to raise funds for the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, cosponsored by Naples Originals restaurants, check website for participating restaurants; conservancy.org.
23-25—The Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament, trophies for Grand Champion, largest trout, largest redfish and largest snook in each of the four divisions, including youth, Grand Champion adult anglers eligible to fish in the Florida Keys Outfitters/IGFA Inshore World Championship Tournament, benefits the Gene Doyle Adventure Scholarship Fund; genedoyle.org, 239-2726130.
24—Marco Island YMCA, 2010 Taste of Marco Island, proceeds benefit the Marco Island YMCA, sample cuisine from local restaurants, The Esplanade, Marco Island; 239-394-3144, marcoislandymca.org.
24—Wishing Well Foundation Inc., Chocolate Dreams Come True, decadent chocolate creations from the area’s finest restaurants, clubs and chocolatiers, drinks and hors d’oeuvres, Hilton Naples & Towers; 239-213-0397, wishingwellfoundation.com.
24—Special Olympics Collier County, Patrick Solis Charity Golf Classic, four-person scramble, breakfast and special events, shotgun start, luncheon, awards and auction, prizes, Olde Cypress, Naples; 239-272-2596.
28—Children’s Museum of Naples, Yabba Island Pirate Ball, features hidden treasure, outstanding cuisine, extraordinary wines, dancing, and spectacular live and silent auction items, Yabba Island Grill, Naples; 239-514-0084, cmon.org.
29—David Lawrence Center & Foundation, Christopher Kennedy Lawford: His personal journey to recovery and redemption, the actor, New York Times best-selling author, activist, and member of the famed Kennedy family, will be the keynote speaker at this fundraising luncheon, and share details about his near-fatal drug and alcohol addiction and recovery; 239-354-1416, davidlawrencecenter.org
30—Hope HealthCare Services, Celebration of Women, Champagne reception, luncheon, silent auction and fashion show celebrating the special role of women as caregivers in our community, benefits Hope Hospice, Harborside Event Center, Fort Myers; 239-489-9147, hopehealthcareservices.com.
MAY
1—Community School of Naples, Savor the Flavor, a night under the stars to celebrate food, music and friends, local area restaurants serve samples of gourmet delights, includes live music and a silent auction, The Community School of Naples Lower School Courtyard, Naples; 239-597-7575.
1—Redlands Christian Migrant Association, RCMA 11th Annual Golf Tournament, “best-ball scramble” format, continental breakfast, buffet lunch, awards and prizes, putting contest, grand prize raffle, surf ‘n’ turf raffle, hole-in-one prizes, door prizes, Lely Golf Resort, Naples; 239-239-658-3560.
1-2—JJ Esoteric Foundation, Happenin’ 2010 “Expressing with Heart and Soul,” two days of events and speakers, Windstar on Naples Bay, Naples; 239-434-8449, theesotericbloom.com.
2—Taste of Collier, samples from 30-plus area restaurants, live music, chef demonstrations and an ice-carving contest, to raise funds for local charities and culinary/hospitality scholarships, Bayfront, Naples; 239-272-1907, tasteofcollier.org.
4—Education Foundation of Collier County, 20th Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Celebration, the community celebrates outstanding teachers, Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Naples; 239-643-4755, educationforcollier.org.
15—Island Coast AIDS Network (ICAN), Ninth Annual Red Ribbon Ball, step onto the banks of the Riviera at this Monte Carlo casino party, featuring glitz, glamour and gaming, live and silent auction, dinner by Chef Andreas Singer, dancing, black-tie optional, Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, Bonita Springs; 239-337-2391, icanswfl.org.
16—21st Century C.A.R.E., Third Annual Swings Against Cancer Golf Tournament, with contests, luncheon, silent auction and raffle, The Club at Renaissance, Fort Myers; 239-936-3756; 21stcenturycare.org.
27—Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation, features a nationally known sports figure as keynote speaker, provides scholarships for nominated best senior-scholar athletes, Naples; 239-280-3258.
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
21—Heil Luthringer Foundation, “Magnificent Scholars” Karaoke Family Fun Day, Southstreet City Oven & Grill, Naples; 239-248-2644, empowermenteducation.org.
SEPTEMBER
25—United Way of Collier County, Fifth Annual Walk for the Way, a 2.5-mile leisure walk, games, food, vendor exhibits and giveaways, North Collier Regional Park, Naples; 239-261-7112, unitedwayofcolliercounty.org.
OCTOBER
TBD—Wishing Well Foundation, Club Manager’s Charity Classic, golf tournament and gala, Naples; 239-213-0397.
23—Care Club of Collier County Inc., Golf Tournament, Lely Golf Club & Resort, Naples; 239-353-1994.
