Social Calendar of Southwest Florida 2006-2007

4 Racquets for Friendship at the Forest Country Club in Fort Myers to benefit Senior Friendship Centers of Lee County. (239) 275-1881.

4 Dinner at 8 at a private home to benefit the Collier County Medical Society Alliance. (239) 263-0824.

4 Golf-a-Thon at the Golf Club at Fiddler's Creek to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Collier County. $1,500. Chair: Tina Ferrao. (239) 430-1562.

5 Taste of the Town at Centennial Park in downtown Fort Myers to benefit the Junior League of Fort Myers. Chair: Gail Danis.

(239) 277-1197.

5 Fifth Anniversary Patrons Dinner & Concert at Quail Creek Country Club to benefit Bach Ensemble. $75. Chairs: Ginny Goodman, Ronald Doiron. (239) 417-2141.

6 Pro-Am Golf Tournament at Bay Colony Golf Club to benefit the Immokalee Foundation. $1,250. Chair: Jim O'Connor. (239) 430-9122.

7, 8 Hats in the Garden to benefit the Naples Botanical Garden. (239) 643-7275

8 Take Stock Holiday Happy Hour Auction at Pelican Preserve to benefit the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools. (239) 337-0433.

8 Character Education Awards Dinner at Royal Palm Yacht Club to benefit the Uncommon Friends Foundation. (239) 335-2110.

8 Eighth Annual Campiello Invitational to benefit Garden of Hope and Courage. $400 Chair: Richard D'Amico. (239) 434-6697.

10-11 Southwest Florida Wine Fest chef/vintner dinners and gala held by Fort Myers' Rotary Club to benefit the Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida, Addiction Services Children's Program, Uncommon Friends Foundation and Voices for Kids of Southwest Florida. www.southwestfloridawinefest.org.

11 Annual Harley Party at Harley-Davidson, Naples, to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Collier County. $45. (239) 430-1562.

11 Starlight Auction for the Animals with a gourmet dinner at Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa to benefit the Animal Refuge Center. $60. Chair: Betty Hughes. (239) 841-0810.

11 Elephant Fest-Remembering Those Who Forget at Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens to benefit the Alzheimer's Support Network. $25. Chairs: Suky Pollard, Maggie Straub. (239) 262-8388.

11 Fashion & Friends Luncheon at Collier Athletic Club to benefit the Cancer Alliance of Naples.

(239) 436-4856.

14 Fourth Annual Holiday Garden Party & Auction at Naples Botanical Garden to benefit St. Matthew's House. (239) 774-0500.

14 Brushstrokes From the Soul Alzheimer's art show and reception at Robb & Stucky Furniture & Design Center in Fort Myers to benefit Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center. (239) 437-3007.

14 Babes In Toyland at Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club to benefit the Early Years Education Foundation. $100. Chairs: Lydia Galton, Janie Brown, Linda Schryver. (239) 262-3137.

15 National Philanthropy Day luncheon at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point honoring area philanthropists. Sponsored by Gulfshore Life.

(239) 449-4130.

16 30th Anniversary Celebration at Harborside Event Center to benefit the Southwest Florida Community Foundation. Chair: Julia East.

(239) 274-5900.

17 Lindbergh Symposium at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of writer and aviator Anne Morrow Lindbergh and to benefit the Earth Shine Institute. $50. Chairs: Margaret Eiluned Morgan, Mary Hendry Sonne. (239) 334-2154.

17 Sixth Annual Foundation Gala to benefit the Edison & Ford Winter Estates Foundation's campaign to restore and preserve the homes. Chair: Sam Galloway Jr. $3,000 per table of eight. (239) 274-2377.

17 Music for Community with the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Naples to benefit the Coalition of Immokalee Workers. (239) 986-9101.

18 Collier County Heart Walk at Cambier Park in Naples to benefit the American Heart Association. (239) 498-9288.

18 Quilt Raffles at First Christian Church to benefit Project Linus.

(941) 627-4364.

18 The 2006 Angel Ball-Moulin Rouge at The Community School of Naples. $900 per couple. Chairs: Beth and Michael Carr Jr. (239) 597-7575, ext. 121.

18 Art Royale 2006 at Alliance for the Arts to benefit the Alliance. $75. Chairs: Jane Lane, Brad Newton. (239) 939-2787, ext. 27.

18 Howl-A-Day Jubilee, at Veterans Community Park to benefit Domestic Animal Services. (239) 566-2367

18 Beaujolais Nouveau Degustation to benefit Alliance Française de Naples. (239) 592-7576.

25 Livingston Taylor at Schein Hall in Sanibel to benefit BIG Arts (Barrier Island Group for the Arts).

(239) 395-0900.

29 Talk of the Town at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples, to benefit Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Florida, Gulf Coast. $125. (239) 455-0554.

29 Fashion Gala presented by Zola Keller to benefit Baby Basics Inc. $75. Chair: Sue Reynen. (239) 263-9395.

Mid-November to Christmas Eve .

Red Kettle Campaign throughout Collier County to benefit the Salvation Army, Naples Corps.

Red Kettle Campaign throughout Lee County to benefit the Salvation Army of Lee County and its Christmas Outreach Program. (239) 278-1551.

Watch for these events in November .

Dinner Dance to benefit the Bonita Springs Historical Society. Chair: Wes Stillwaggon. (239) 949-0268.

Robb & Stucky Art Affair at the Robb & Stucky Patio Store in Bonita Springs to benefit Communities Reaching Out-Girls Making It On Purpose. $75. (239) 463-4127.

Kayak Challenge to benefit Sensitivity Awareness Workshop of Southwest Florida. $40. (239) 466-6344.

ArtQuest, a sculpture exhibit, to benefit the Marco Island Foundation for the Arts. Chair: Jo-Ann Sanborn. (239) 642-6367.

1 Golf Classic at Naples Grande Golf Club to benefit Naples Christian Academy. $600 per foursome.

(239) 455-1080.

3 Community Breakfast to benefit the Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte counties. (239) 481-4449.

3 Comedy Gala at Sugden Theatre to benefit the Foster Care Council of Southwest Florida. $125. Chair: Les Schultzel. (239) 262-1808.

3 Festival of Trees at the Sanctuary Golf Club to benefit the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife. (239) 472-3644, ext. 5

4 Senior Companion/Foster Grandparent Volunteer & Senior Aide Enrollee Recognition at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre to benefit Dr. Piper Center for Social Services. (239) 332-5346.

4 Golden Rule Gala at Vineyards Country Club in Naples to benefit the Immokalee Friendship House. $250. Chairs: Cheryl Agin, Larry Mullins.

(239) 261-0388.

5 Annual Banquet at Harborside Event Center to benefit Quality Life Center. $50. Chair: Carl Skinner.

(239) 334-2797.

5 Old Bags for Babies at Garden of Hope and Courage to benefit NCH Healthcare Foundation. $100. Chairs: Jane Ogden, Kay Gow, Carol Ann May, Jan Goldsmith. (239) 463-4511.

5 Christmas Tea at Trieste in Bay Colony to benefit Christ Child Society of Naples. Chair: Kathy Pezzuti.

6 Yabba Island Pirate Ball to benefit Culinary Concept Charities. $250. (239) 435-0990.

8 Annual Christmas Gala at Palm Cottage to benefit the Naples Historical Society. $300. Chairs: Diana Wingard, John Sprinkle.

(239) 261-8164.

9 Lee County Heart Walk at Centennial Park in Fort Myers to benefit the American Heart Association. (239) 498-9288.

9 Clean Air Christmas at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre to benefit the American Lung Association. $50.

(239) 275-7577.

9 Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, to benefit Liberty Youth Ranch. (239) 992-1801.

13 Major Gifts Annual Dinner at Estuary at Grey Oaks Country Club to benefit the Collier County chapter of Hadassah. Chairs: Myra Friedman, Sharyn Harris. (877) 949-1818.

14 Holiday Party and Toy Drive hosted by the Naples Newcomers Club at Stonebridge Country Club to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of the East Naples Fire Department.

(239) 348-2944.

31 New Year's Eve Gala at Naples Grande Resort & Club to benefit the American Red Cross of Collier County. $250. Chair: Lora Lee Eberhart.

(239) 596-6868.

Watch for this event in December .

Eyeball for I Care at the Olde Marco Inn on Marco Island to benefit Marco Eye-Land Eradicate Amblyopia Foundation. $75. (239) 642-6657.

11 Hunt Slonem: From His Collection to Yours with Slonem as the special guest at the von Liebig Art Center to benefit the Naples Art Association. $325. (239) 262-6517.

13 Sneaker Ball at Greater Naples' YMCA to benefit the YMCA of Collier County. $150. Chairs: Sara Fumagalli, Dana Nagel. (239) 598-5143.

13-14 Bonita Springs National Art Festival at The Promenade at Bonita Bay to benefit the Art League of Bonita Springs. (239) 495-8989.

13 to March 1 Festival of Light Show at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates to benefit the Art League of Fort Myers. Chair: Carol McArdle. (239) 275-3970.

15 Magic of Monte Carlo at Naples Sailing & Yacht Club to benefit the David Lawrence Foundation. $400. Chairs: Jerry and Diana Thirion.

(239) 354-1434.

18 Celebration of Philanthropy at Grey Oaks Country Club to benefit the Community Foundation of Collier County. $125. (239) 649-5000,

ext. 207.

19 Quest 2007 Speaker Series at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples, to benefit Quest Educational Foundation. $945. (239) 643-3573.

20 Kick-off party to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Naples Woman's Club. $100. (239) 262-6331.

20 Gala at Naples Grande Resort & Club to benefit the Children's Advocacy Center of Collier County. $250. Chairs: Jackie Stephens, Palma Fuson, Debbi Wallace. (239) 263-8383.

20 Love of Bonita Gala at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort to benefit the Bonita Springs Community Foundation. $125. Chairs: Melanie Dehon, Darren Robertshaw.

(239) 274-5900.

21 Arts Edition LIVE, to benefit WGCU Public Media. $50. (239) 590-2345 or (239) 565-4245.

21 Dedication of new Lifeline Family Center in Cape Coral.

(239) 542-4457.

25 A Light to Remember, a luminary tribute event at Centennial Park in Fort Myers to benefit the Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center.

(239) 437-3007.

26-27 Book Sale at the Cape Coral Public Library to benefit Friends of Cape Coral Library. Chair: Bob Novander. (239) 945-6458.

26-28 Naples Winter Wine Festival at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, to benefit the Naples Children & Education Foundation. $7,500 per couple. Chairs: Linda and Jim Malone. (239) 514-2239.