Social Calendar of Southwest Florida 2006-2007

27 Lee County Cattle Barron's Ball at City of Palms Park to benefit the American Cancer Society. Chairs: Mike McQuagge, Melinda Isley, Cole Peacock. (239) 850-7287.

27 Affair to Remember to benefit Tender Loving Care Complex. $150. Chair: Pam Alexander.

(239) 470-1053.

27 Beaux Arts Ball at the International Design Center in Estero to benefit the Art League of Bonita Springs. Chair: Jo Beightol. $250.

(239) 495-8989.

28 Annual Major Gifts Dinner to benefit the Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte counties.

(239) 481-4449.

30 Fashion Pazzazz at Hideaway Beach Club to benefit the Wishing Well Foundation. $60. (239) 213-0397.

31 People of the Book cultural event featuring Jeffrey Toobin, CNN Legal Analyst, to benefit the Jewish Federation of Collier County.

(239) 263-4205.

31 Dinner for Diapers at the Vanderbilt Country Club to benefit Baby Basics Inc. (239) 352-4310.

Watch for these events in January .

20th Annual Wyndemere Tradition Golf Tournament at Wyndemere Country Club to benefit Youth Haven. $250. (239) 774-2904.

Signature Presentation 2007 to benefit the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. (239) 403-4210.

Ride for the Red to benefit the American Red Cross of Lee County. (239) 278-3401.

Lecture Series. Naples/Fort Myers Town Hall kicks off its 24th season at Naples Grande Resort. (239) 261-6524 or www.townhalllectures.com.

Walk for the Animals at Lee County Sports Complex to benefit the Humane Society of Lee County. (239) 332-0364.

Author Tim Dorsey visits Naples for the Friends for Lunch lecture series to benefit Friends of the Library of Collier County. Chair: Ardyn Long.

$50-$60 (series

tickets available).

(239) 262-8135.

Annual Client Awards Dinner to benefit Sunrise Community of Collier County. Chair: Paul Starzyk. (239) 643-5338, ext. 238.

3 Mardi Gras Charity Auction at Pelican Golf Club to benefit the Bonita Springs Assistance Office. Chairs: Sheila Seacat, Mark McCaw. $125.

(239) 949-7525.

3 Naples-Marco Island Hospice Regatta to benefit Hospice of Naples. Sailing race and shore party. Chair: Carolee Steelman. (239) 691-8458.

3 Black History Month Kick-off Celebration at Clemente Park in Fort Myers to benefit the Lee County Black History Society.

(239) 332-8778.

3 Annual Benefit Concert at Schein Hall in Sanibel to benefit BIG Arts. (239) 395-0900.

3, 4 ArtFest Fort Myers, a juried fine-art festival and community event held by the Art League of Fort Myers. (239) 768-3602.

6 Take a Seat-Benches for Bonita at Robb & Stucky Interiors in Bonita Springs to benefit the Salvation Army of Lee County. $60. (239) 495-3159.

6 Intern Art Auction at the Community House in Sanibel to benefit Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. Chair: Marti Bryant. $20. (239) 472-2329.

7 Annual Churchill Dinner & Lecture to benefit the Naples Branch of the English-Speaking Union.

(239) 597-2844.

8-9 Naples Wine Tasting at Trinity-by-the-Cove Episcopal Church in Naples to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Chair: Pam Blakely. $150. (239) 793-7009.

9 Quest 2007 Speaker Series at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples, to benefit Quest Educational Foundation. $945.

(239) 643-3573.

9 Mending Broken Hearts with Hope luncheon featuring international news correspondent Ashleigh Banfield at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples, to benefit the Shelter for Abused Women & Children. $250. Chair: JoAnn Remington. (239) 775-3862, ext. 211.

10-14 Singing Valentines to benefit Paradise Coastmen Barbershop Chorus. $45. (239) 352-6366.

10 Naples Cattle Baron's Ball at the MidAmerica Aviation Hangar at Naples Municipal Airport to benefit the Collier County chapter of the American Cancer Society. Chairs: Matthew Ross, Caryn Rasnick. $375. (239) 261-0337, ext. 114.

10 Love Effects at Alliance for the Arts. $20. (239) 939-2787.

10 Sixth Annual Poker Walk for Parkinson at Vineyards Community Park to benefit the Parkinson Association of Southwest Florida. (239) 254-7791.

11 Taste of Love, a cooking extravaganza at Robb & Stucky Outdoor Living in Bonita Springs to benefit Special Equestrians. Chairs: Barbara K. Carlin, Anna Richardson. $150. (239) 768-2893.

13, 14, 15 Romeo and Juliet live at Bayfront to benefit Gulfshore Playhouse. (239) 398-3143.

15 Health and Wealth Preservation luncheon seminar presented by Brick & Kyle Associates Inc. and featuring Dr. Beth Dupree at the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club to benefit the American Cancer Society. $75. (239) 254-8044.

17 Arti Gras to benefit the Art League of Marco Island. Chairs: Rose Patterson, Diana Peck. $100.

(239) 394-4221.

17 Pet Lover's Ball-A Black-Collar Affair at the Naples Grande Resort & Club to benefit the Humane Society of Collier County. Chairs: Tina Chaphe, Colleen Kvetko. $300. (239) 643-1880.

17 Annual Community Event at Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club to benefit the Jewish Federation of Collier County. (239) 263-4205.

17 Hope Gala-The Snow Ball at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples, to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. $400. (239) 992-3840.

17 Hearts of Hope Gala held by the Women's Committee of Bonita Springs at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort to benefit Joanne's House at Hope Hospice. Chairs: Donna Roberts, Etta Smith, Signe Wynne. $300.

(239) 489-9147.

19 Gala at the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club featuring Chris Brubeck's Triple Play to benefit Classic Chamber Concerts. $200. (239) 597-0977.

22 Links to Life-Caring Women Bond to Beat Breast Cancer luncheon at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples, to benefit Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support. Chair: Mimi Scofield. $125. (239) 417-4600.

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

23, 24 An Evening with Jane Fonda at the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club to benefit Planned Parenthood of Collier County. Followed by a Morning After Brunch with Jane Fonda. $200 to $5,000. (239) 262-8074.

23-24 Tennis Tournament ELS to benefit Candlelighters of Southwest Florida. (239) 543-5448.

24 Annual Shakespeare Competition to benefit Naples Branch of the English-Speaking Union.

(239) 434-2440.

24 Block Party at Porsche of Naples to benefit Neighborhood Health Clinic. Chair: Susan Jones. $175.

(239) 261-6600, ext. 26.

24 Yard & Bake Sale to benefit Guardian Angels for Special Populations of Cape Coral. Chair: Barbara Piskorz. (239) 549-4531.

24 Symphony Ball at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point to benefit the Southwest Florida Symphony. Chairs: Carol Robinson, Judith Huber.

(239) 418-0996.

24 Moondance-Fly Me to the Moon to benefit the Cancer Alliance of Naples. (239) 436-4856.

24 Gyrene Gala to benefit Ave Maria University Foundation at Naples Grande Resort & Club. Chairs: Gen. and Mrs. Michael T. Coyne. $250. (239) 280-2580.

24 Masquerade Ball at the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club to benefit the J. Timothy Hogan Foundation. Chairs: Joann Quinn, Renee Bozzacco. (239) 263-8838 or (239)

514-0881.

25 to March 4 Cruise to benefit Gulfshore Playhouse, visiting Casa de Campo, San Juan, St. Thomas and Nassau. Chair: Kristen Coury. $997. (239) 398-3143.

25-26 Nichols Cup Tournament at Fiddlesticks Country Club to benefit the Bobby Nichols-Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation. (239) 768-1111.

26 Moscow Chamber Orchestra with Alexander Kobrin, pianist, at Schein Hall in Sanibel to benefit BIG Arts. (239) 395-0900.

28 Fashion Show at Saks Fifth Avenue in Naples to benefit Saint Ann School. Chairs: Christine Flynn, Sandra Gerry. $1,000. (239) 262-4110.

All this month Heroes Campaign to benefit the American Red Cross of Collier County. $1,000.

(239) 596-6868.

Watch for these events in February .

Holland T. Salley Leadership in

Fostering Education (LIFE) Award Luncheon to benefit the Edison College Foundation. Chair: Jason Korn. $100. (239) 732-3718.

Feasts for Fun Time at various venues to benefit Fun Time Early Childhood Academy. $200.

(239) 261-8284.

Annual Art Auction & Wine Tasting at Trader's to benefit the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife.

(239) 472-3644, ext. 5.

Bailey Society Annual Meeting to benefit the Community Foundation of Sanibel-Captiva. Chair: Tom Uhler. (239) 274-5900.

Author David Baldacci for the Friends for Lunch lecture series to benefit Friends of the Library of Collier County. Chair: Ardyn Long. $50.

(239) 262-8135.

Women of Style to benefit the Community Foundation of Collier County. (239) 649-5000.

1 Goddess Night at the von Liebig Art Center to benefit the Naples Art Association. (239) 262-6517.

1 Humanitarian of the Year Program at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, to benefit International College. $125. (239) 598-6159.

2, 3 Annual Show to benefit Paradise Coastmen Barbershop Chorus. Chair: Mike Joynt. $17. (239) 774-3267.

2 Black-Tie Dinner at a private home to benefit the Marco Island Historical Society. $250. (239) 389-6447.

3 Collier County Heart Ball at Naples Grande to benefit the American Heart Association. $1,000. Chair: Janet Martin. (239) 498-9288.

3 Hope for Haiti Air Lift in a hangar at Naples Airport to benefit Hope for Haiti. Dinner and dancing, concluded by an air lift of volunteers and supplies destined for Haiti. Chairs: Lacey King, John Huson. (239) 434-7183.

3 Annual Farm Day to benefit ECHO. (239) 567-3312.

3 75th Anniversary Gala-Diamonds in the Sand at Grey Oaks Country Club to benefit Naples Woman's Club. Chairs: Venice Michel, Patricia Stentz. $175.

(239) 262-6331.

3 Spring Appraisal Fair at Civil Air Patrol Hangar to benefit the Marco Island Historical Society. Chairs: Cindy Murlowski, Jeannie Lapointe.

(239) 389-6447.

3, 4 MS Walk in Naples and Fort Myers to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. (239) 793-7009.

4 Under The Sea at Sundial Beach Resort to benefit Shell Museum. Chair: Anne Joffe. $100. (239) 395-2233.

4 Gala and Naples première of

The Journalist and the Jehadi:

The Murder of Daniel Pearl at The Community School of Naples to benefit the Holocaust Museum of Southwest Florida. Includes a special presentation by Daniel's father, Dr. Judea Pearl. Chair: Barbara Goldberg. $75 to $400. (239) 263-3998.