Social Calendar of Southwest Florida 2006-2007

4 Friendship In the Park to benefit Senior Friendship Centers of Lee County. Chairs: Diana McGee, Kathy Mayo, George Witte. (239) 275-1881.

4 A Cabaret Evening Under the Stars at Sugden Theatre in Naples to benefit the Theatre Guild of the Naples Players. Chairs: Carol Pendleton, Carol Schmid, Julie Sanders. (239) 498-2207.

7-10 Naples Antiques Show & Sale at Trinity-by-the-Cove featuring a preview party and gala to benefit Collier County charities. Chairs: Bette Aymar, Andy Baldwin. $15.

(239) 262-0353.

7 Annual Auction and Gala at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples, to benefit Step by Step Early Childhood and Education and Therapy Center. Chair: Heather Tice. (239) 455-9525.

7 A Touch of Class luncheon, fashion show and silent auction at Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club to benefit Sunlight Home. Chair: Dolores Sire. $60. (239) 566-8779.

8 Celebrating Women of Achievement luncheon hosted by the American Association for University Women, Greater Naples, at the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. Chair: Jennifer Walker. (239) 566-9961.

8 Spring Fashion Show to benefit Alliance Française de Naples. Chair: Judy Svenson. $35 to $40. (239) 592-7576.

9 Dr. Piper Open House and commemoration to Dr. Ella Piper at Dr. Piper Center. $8. (239) 332-5346.

9 Third Annual Celebration Dinner at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples, to benefit the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children of Collier County. Chair: Nick Codispoti. (239) 566-5804.

9 Step Into Spring fashion show and luncheon to benefit Candlelighters of Southwest Florida. Chair: Fran Verwilt. $35. (239) 432-2223.

10 Peek at the Unique house tours to benefit the Zonta Club of Sanibel Captiva and the Zonta Foundation of Southwest Florida. Chair: Nola Theiss. $50. (239) 395-1737.

10 The King's Ball at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point to benefit Royal Palm Academy. Chair: Marjorie Johnson. (239) 594-9888.

10, 11 Bonita Springs National Art Festival at The Promenade at Bonita Bay to benefit the Art League of Bonita Springs. (239) 495-8989.

11 Seventh Annual Island Celebration at Sanctuary Clubhouse on Sanibel Island to benefit Sanibel-Captiva Cares and the Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida. Chairs: Melissa Congress, Nancy McNeil, Pumfey Silverglide. $150. (239) 472-2082.

11 Israel Fest at Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers to benefit the Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte counties. (239) 481-4449.

12 David Lawrence Cup Pro-Am Golf Tournament at The Golf Club at Fiddler's Creek. $325 per player.

(239) 354-1416.

14 Annual Fundraising Breakfast at Pelican's Nest Golf Club to benefit the Literacy Council of Bonita Springs. Chair: Susan Acuña. (239) 495-0999.

15 Annual Fundraiser Dinner at St. John the Evangelist Church Community Center to benefit Pregnancy Resource Center. Chair: Mary Lee Heim.

(239) 513-9775.

17 Storybook Ball-Shrek at Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida. Chairs: Bob Meisenheimer, Mary Burks. $250. (239) 437-0202.

17 President's Celebration to benefit FGCU Foundation.

(239) 590-1074.

17 Race for the Cure, a 5K fitness walk at Coconut Point in Estero to benefit the Southwest Florida affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Chairs: Amy Mendello, Jennifer Wright. $20 to $40.

(239) 498-0016.

18 Summit Loves Love at Gulf Harbour and other communities to benefit Summit Christian School. Chairs: James Ungaro, Fred Pollier, Mary Lou Capan. (239) 437-7603.

18, 19 Artists' Studio Tour to benefit the Friends of Art at the Naples Museum of Art and Galleries. Guided visits to local artists' homes and studios in the Naples area. Chairs: Caroline Stuart-Jervis, Carla Higdon. $40 to $50. (239) 597-1900.

22 Magic Under the Mangroves to benefit the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, featuring a reception and silent and live auctions. (239) 403-4205.

23-25 Festival of the Arts at Ave Maria University. (239) 280-2572.

24 Annual Gala at St. John the Evangelist Church to benefit St. Elizabeth Seton School. Chairs: Kathy Packish, Monica Drew, Mary Logan. (239) 514-2250.

24 Red Ribbon Ball gala and auction at the Hilton Naples to benefit Island Coast AIDS Network.

(239) 337-2391.

24 Community Service Banquet at Riverside Community Center in Fort Myers to benefit the Lee County Black History Society. Chairs: Nina Denson Rogers, Daisy Upshaw-Benjamin. $35. (239) 332-8778.

24 World Class Polo 2007 to benefit The Community School of Naples' financial aid program. $200. (239) 597-7575.

25 Dr. Pastor Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit Senior Friendship Centers of Lee County. $150. (239) 275-1881.

25 Bike-A-Thon to benefit the Immokalee Friendship House. $35. (239) 657-4090.

27 Sam Galloway & Friends Fourth Annual Soup Kitchen Benefit at Sam Galloway Ford in Fort Myers to benefit Community Cooperative Ministries. (239) 332-7687.

29 Advocacy Dinner at the Country Club of Naples to benefit Naples Alliance for Children. $35.

(239) 649-5260.

31 NAMI Walks for the Minds of America at Cambier Park in Naples to benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Collier County. Chairs: Rosemary Pace, Connie Sullivan.

(239) 936-9501.

31 to Apr. 1 Old Florida Festival at the Museum of Collier County to benefit its friends group. Chair: Larry Lit. $2 to $5. (239) 793-8393.

31 to Apr. 1 15th Annual Tennis Tournament at the Dunes in Sanibel to benefit the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. Chair: Marti Bryant. $35. (239) 472-2329.

Watch for these events in March .

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

$50 to $60. Series tickets available.

(239) 262-8135.

Stars in the Arts at Tiburón to benefit the United Arts Council.

(239) 263-8242.

Dinner & Dancing to benefit Youth Haven. (239) 774-2904, ext. 203.

Annual Red Sox Fans Springing for a Cure dinner and auction to benefit the ALS Association. Chair: Susan Lance. $120. (239) 425-2736.

Wine Tasting & Silent Auction at The Fresh Market at the Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers to benefit the Junior League of Fort Myers. $25.

(239) 277-1197.

Hope in a Handbag fashion show and auction to benefit the Hope Hospice unit at Shell Point Retirement Community. Chair: Lynn Schneider. $35. (239) 454-2207.

The Howl in Naples, a gala to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Florida. Chairs: Kevin Caffrey, Jennifer Girard Smith. (239) 278-0003.

Walk-A-Thon to benefit Lutheran Services Florida. $15. (239) 275-1126

Lee County Drug House Odyssey to benefit Lee County Coalition for a Drug-Free Southwest Florida. Free. (239) 541-9003.

Pennies from the Heart campaign to benefit Collier Health Services.

(239) 658-3138.

Annual Fundraising Banquet at St. Michael's Lutheran Church to benefit the Amigos Center. Chair: Rev. Robert V. Selle. $30. (239) 437-6727.

Song and Sign Celebration to benefit Deaf Services Center of Southwest Florida. Chair: Lori Timson. $25. (239) 461-0334, ext. 2.

Celebration of Reading to benefit the Governor's Family Literacy Initiative. Chairs: Fred and Stephanie Pezeshkan, Thomas R. and Ann Grady. $250. (239) 275-5758.

First week of April Annual Wildflower Celebration and guided tours at the CREW Marsh Trails to benefit CREW. (239) 657-2253.

3 Queen's Birthday Garden Party at Naples Yacht Club to benefit the Naples Branch of the English-Speaking Union. (239) 434-2440.

3 Fundraiser at Tiburón in Naples to benefit Christ Child Society of Naples. Chair: Terry Way.

3 Fifth Annual Tulip Tuesday to benefit the Parkinson Association of Southwest Florida. $20 per bunch. (239) 825-8515.

4 35th Anniversary Concert at The Community School of Naples to benefit Naples Concert Band. Chair: Frank Burgeson. $35. (239) 598-2082.

6, 7 Royal Palm Country Club Pro-Am to benefit Hospice of Naples. (239) 261-4404.

7 Seventh Annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny to benefit Healthy Start Coalition of Southwest Florida. $8. (239) 425-6920.

12 Chocolate Wishes Come True at Hilton Naples to benefit the Wishing Well Foundation. $35. (239) 213-0397.

12 Fashion show and luncheon at Naples Sailing & Yacht Club to benefit Project HELP and Substance Abuse Coalition. (239) 263-0824.

13, 14 Drive Fore Hope Celebrity Golf Challenge, Chef's Extravaganza & Auction with Jim Kelly at Greenlinks and Lely Country Club and Resort to benefit the Hunter's Hope Foundation. Chairs: Suzanne Ostertag, Nickole Hendra. $150 to $300. (239) 540-1355.

14 Cirque du Voix at Harborside Event Center to benefit Voices for Kids of Southwest Florida. Chair: Shara Weaver. $100 to $150. (239) 997-5437.

14 Take Your Pic at the Art League of Marco Island. $60 to $125.

(239) 394-4221.

14 Magnolia Ball 2007 at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, to benefit the NCH Regional Cancer Institute and Magnolia Research and Education Endowment Fund. Chair: Sue Morrison. (239) 463-4511.

16 2007 Spring Luncheon at Quail West Golf & Country Club to benefit Hope of Southwest Florida. $85.

(239) 482-4673.

18 Chop's City Ball at Chops City Grill in Bonita Springs to benefit Culinary Concept Charities. $100. (239) 430-9474.

20, 21 Fort Myers Relay For Life at the Lee County Sports Complex to benefit the American Cancer Society's Lee County unit. Chair: Kari Hennigan. (239) 936-1113, ext.117.

20, 21 Naples Relay For Life to benefit the Collier County chapter of the American Cancer Society. $175. (239) 261-0337.

21 Tom's Caribbean Fling at Centennial Park in downtown Fort Myers to benefit the Edison & Ford Winter Estates Foundation. Chairs: Katherine Daugherty, Charlotte Edwards. $100. (239) 274-2377.

21 Gala for Treasures at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples, to benefit Seacrest Country Day School. (239) 793-1986.

22 27th Annual Taste of the Islands at Sanibel Island Park to benefit the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife. Chair: Ann Arnoff. (239) 472-3644, ext. 5.