Social Calendar of Southwest Florida 2006-2007

25 Naples Wine Gala at The Fresh Market to benefit Voice for Kids of Southwest Florida. $25. (239) 997-5437.

27 Administrative Professionals' Day at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre to benefit Dr. Piper Center for Social Services. $30. (239) 332-5346.

27 Spring Auction at Cape Coral Yacht Club to benefit Providence Christian School. (239) 549-8024.

28 Walk America at Cambier Park in Naples to benefit March of Dimes. $10 to $20. (239) 433-3463.

28 Asthma Walk at Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers to benefit the American Lung Association. Chairs: Lisa Munizza, Kurt Goerke. (239) 275-7577.

29 Chocolate Extravaganza at Longstreth-Goldberg Art Gallery in Naples to benefit Project HELP. Chair: Patricia Pickworth. $100.

(239) 649-1404.

29 Taste of Marco at the Esplanade to benefit the Marco Island YMCA. Chair: Mary Quinton. (239) 394-3144.

30 Friendship Celebration at Sugden Community Theatre to benefit Senior Friendship Centers of Collier County. (239) 275-1881.

30 10th Annual St. Matthew's House Golfathon at TwinEagles and Bonita Bay East to benefit St. Matthew's House. Chairs: Dean Lind, Jim Colosimo. (239) 774-0500.

Watch for these events in April .

Sweet Memories Chocolate Gala at Heritage Palms Country Club to benefit Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center. Chair: Susan Lance. $55. (239) 437-3007.

Legends Luncheon-45th Anniversary Celebration at Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club to benefit Fun Time Early Childhood Academy.

Chair: Lois Selfon.

(239) 261-8284.

Celebrate Bonita at Liles Hotel, Riverside Park, Bonita Springs, to benefit the Bonita Springs Historical Society. (239) 992-9660.

Walk to Cure Diabetes at Florida Gulf Coast University to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. (239) 992-3840.

Wanderlust to benefit FGCU's Resort and Hospitality Management program. Chairs: Brian Holly, Sherie Brezina. (239) 590-7710.

Third Annual Hospice Butterfly Release at Cambier Park in Naples to benefit Hospice of Naples.

(239) 261-4404.

Gene Doyle Backcountry Release Fishing Tournament to benefit the Gene Doyle Memorial Foundation. Chairs: Matt and Mandy McLean.

$125 to $250. (239) 597-6884.

Celebrity Waiter's Evening to benefit the Southwest Florida Museum of History Foundation. $75.

(239) 332-5955.

Fourth Annual Golf Tournament to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Collier County. (239) 775-0036.

1 Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Celebration at the Phil to benefit the Education Foundation of Collier County. Chair: Mary Lynn Hill. $1,000. (239) 643-4755.

5 Inaugural Golf Outing at Mediterra to benefit the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children of Collier County. $250.

(239) 566-5804.

5 50th Anniversary Gala of Collier County Medical Society Alliance at Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. (239) 435-7727.

12 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Man & Woman of the Year gala at the Hilton Naples. $100. (239) 992-5781.

12 Lee County Heart Ball at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort to benefit the American Heart Association. Chair: Sandy Stilwell. $500. (239) 498-9288.

19 Ninth Annual Golf Tournament at The Club at Mediterra to benefit the Parkinson Association of Southwest Florida. $225. (239) 254-7791.

24 Winged Foot Awards Banquet and dinner with a nationally known sports figure at Naples Grande Resort & Club to benefit the Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation. Chairs: H.A. Hornbeck, Joe Carraher. $200. (239) 262-7171.

Watch for these events in May .

Grand Founders Dinner at Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa to benefit Chabad Lubavitch. Chair: Linda Idelson. $360. (239) 433-7708.

Charity Chuckle to benefit Youth Haven. (239) 774-2904.

AsiaFest at The Community School of Naples to benefit China Adoption With Love. Chair: Judy Wright. $5. (239) 404-9504.

Recognition Dinner at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre to benefit Learning for Life. Chairs: Steve Teuber, Mary Fischer. $12. (239) 936-8072.

Spring Gala and Golf Tournament to benefit Renaissance School. $100. (239) 275-2022.

Spring Fling at Verandah River House to benefit Calusa Nature Center and Plantarium. $100. (239) 275-3435.

Annual Golf Tournament to benefit Literacy Volunteers of Collier County. Chair: Danny Tyler. $150. (239) 262-4448, ext. 102.

7 Golf Tournament to benefit the American Red Cross of Collier County. (239) 596-6868.

20 Fried Green Tomato Festival at the Immokalee Friendship House. (239) 657-4090.

23 Juneteenth Celebration at Clemente Park in Fort Myers to benefit the Lee County Black History Society. (239) 332-8778.

23 Annual Golf Classic at West Bay Club to benefit Healthy Start Coalition of Southwest Florida. $150.

(239) 425-6926.

Watch for these events in June .

Uncommon Evening to benefit the Uncommon Friends Foundation.

(239) 335-2110.

2007 Pro-Am at Tiburón Golf Course in Naples to benefit the Executive Women's Golf Association in Naples. Chairs: Kathi Gray, Lori North. $150. (239) 595-9876.

Fifth Annual Southwest Florida Tropical Turtle Race at SunSplash Family Water Park in Cape Coral to benefit Lee Mental Health Center. Chair: Heidi Davis. $5 to $250. (239) 791-1576.

31 Open House at the Lehigh Acres Literacy Council to benefit the council. Chairs: Mary Smiley, Lisa Goehle. (239) 910-0166.

26 A Magical Feast at The Melting Pot to benefit the Children's Advocacy Center of Collier County. $85.

(239) 263-8383.

Watch for this event in August .

Arts for ACT, a fine-art auction to benefit Abuse Counseling and Treatment. Chairs: Jennifer Benton, Dixie Lee McCollaum. $75. (239) 939-2553.

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An Amazing Evening of Music at First Presbyterian Church in Naples to benefit Grace Place for Children & Families. Chair: Patricia Vlasho. (239) 455-2707.

Chairish the Children auction of hand-painted children's chairs to benefit Imaginarium Hands-On Museum. Chair: Stefanie Cutshall. (239) 939-1553

Stay at Home Tea to benefit the Immokalee Child Care Center. Chairs: Laura Lee Rush, Beverley Vining.

(239) 261-1774.

Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Award Program at Harborside

Event Center to recognize outstanding teachers in Lee County. (239)

337-0433.

Dance Gala with professional dancers and local celebrities at the Trianon Hotel to benefit the American Red Cross of Lee County. $100. (239) 278-3401.

Parties of Note in private homes and clubs to benefit the Naples Philharmonic League. Chairs: Patsy Zalokar, Audrey Bird. (239) 261-3944 or (239) 775-1467.

Wine Tasting at The Fresh Market in Fort Myers to benefit Sensitivity Awareness Workshop of Southwest Florida. $25. (239) 466-6344.

BRAVO!Ballet, gala and New York City Ballet performance at Anderson Theater in Fort Myers to benefit Gulfshore Ballet. Chairs: Linda and Tom Uhler. (239)

590-6191.