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
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
1-30—Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida, Pennies from the Heart, Lee and Collier County Schools, McDonald’s restaurants, Fifth Third Bank branches and businesses throughout Southwest Florida participate in a friendly competition to raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile; interested organizations, call 239-437-0202.
3—Island Coast AIDS Network, Fifth Annual Southwest Florida AIDS Walk, 5K or one-mile stroll, beginning at Cambier Park, Naples, dogs welcome; 239-337-2391, ext. 211.
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.
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.
10—Soroptimist International, Heart to Heart Dance, featuring a therapeutic salsa and Argentine tango workshop, proceeds benefit Alzheimer’s Support Network, PACE Center for Girls Soroptimist/PACE Butterfly Project and the Soroptimist Prevent Domestic Violence Project, Noodles Italian Café & Sushi Bar, Naples; 239-821-5562.
11—Naples Philharmonic Orchestra, Run for Music, 10K race to benefit, special guest running guru and author Hal Higdon, Pelican Bay, Naples; runformusic10k.com.
12—The Founders Fund Inc., 2010 Biennial Ed Brennan Memorial Golf Tournament, two shotgun starts at 8:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m., fundraiser for scholarships given to local high school graduates to further their education, The Club Pelican Bay, Naples; 239-593-0124, thefoundersfundinc.org.
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.
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—Marco Island Rotary Club, annual Spirit Award and Dinner, silent auction to raise money for local charities, San Marco Catholic Church Parish Hall, Marco Island; 239-642-0823.
1—Humane Society Naples, Horses for Hounds, Kentucky Derby cocktail party hosted by Kimberley Speer Miller, mint juleps, cosmo“paw”litans and light fare, Derby attire and hats encouraged, a private club in Naples; 239-643-1880, ext. 18.
1—Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida, Second Annual Tri-Town Classic Fishing Tournament and Weigh-in Luau Party, live music, pig roast, games, raffle and silent auction, sponsored by Tri-Town Construction LLC, Luau at Hickory Bait & Tackle, Bonita Springs, is open to all; 239-895-2058.
1—March of Dimes, March for Babies, three-mile walk to raise funds, Cambier Park, Naples; marchofdimes.com.
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.
7—Foster Care Council of Southwest Florida, Boots, Boogie & Bourbon Ball, Western attire, live music, cowboy cuisine, live and silent auctions, Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club; 239-262-1808.
8—Parkinson Association of Southwest Florida, annual golf tournament, location TBD; pasfi.org.
14—American Red Cross–Collier County, annual golf tournament, Quail West Golf & Country Club; 239-596-6868, ext. 12.
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.
15—Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida, Wishmaker’s Ball, “Dancing With the Stars,” cocktails, dance performances, dinner, silent and live auctions, Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, Estero; 239-992-9474.
15-16—Twelfth Annual SoapFest Charity Weekend, more than 20 soap stars participate in activities to raise money for local children’s charities, including Eden Florida’s Eimerman Center; soapfest.com.
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.
22-23—American Cancer Society, inaugural East Collier Relay for Life, themed Paint the Town Purple, fundraiser and celebration of cancer survivors, Eagle Lakes Community Park; relayforlife.org/eastcollierfl.
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.
29—Fred McCrary’s Family Fun Day, hosted by the former NFL star and his 44 Ways Foundation and the City of Naples, games for kids of all ages, autographed footballs and jerseys, prizes and awards, Fleischmann Park, Naples; 239-213-3010.
JUNE
11-12—Executive Women’s Golf Association, Naples Chapter, Seventh Annual EWGA Ladies’ Charity Pro-Am, Friday evening buffet dinner, skills challenges, raffle prizes and silent auction, Saturday golf tournament, benefits the Pace Center for Girls in Immokalee and local LPGA Girls Golf programs, The Quarry, Naples; 239-495-7636.
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.
