Social Calendar of Southwest Florida 2006-2007

2, 3, 4 Swamp Walks in Big Cypress National Preserve to benefit Friends of Big Cypress. $20. Chair: Jackie Obendorf. (941) 486-0811.

4 Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon broadcast locally on WB6 to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Southwest Florida. (239) 437-6900.

8 Luncheon to benefit Naples Alliance for Children. (239) 649-5260.

9 Bowl for Kids' Sake at Gator Lanes to benefit Fort Myers' Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Florida. (239) 278-0003.

14 Wine & Cheese Art Auction at Rumrunners Restaurant at Cape Harbour to benefit the Cape Coral Community Foundation. Chair: Bob Knight. (239) 542-5594.

16 Annual Walkathon at Vineyards Park to benefit the Pregnancy Resource Center. (239) 513-9775.

16 Community of Faith Concert at Estero United Methodist Church to benefit Interfaith Caregivers of South Lee. Free. Chair: Nancy Martin.

(239) 992-6080.

22 Giving Breakfast at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre to benefit Mary's House of Hope. $30. Chair: Wanda M. Hurt. (239) 482-8112.

23 Nationals Inaugural Gala Celebration at Harborside Event Center to benefit the Nations Association Charities. $150. Chair: Rev. Israel Suarez. (239) 332-7575.

23 Annual Golf Tournament at Pelican Preserve to benefit Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium. $125. Chair: Robert Shearman.

(239) 275-3435.

29 Golf Event at Verandah to benefit Teen Challenge. (239)

277-0089.

29 to Oct. 1 Bikers for Babies at Harley-Davidson of Naples to benefit March of Dimes. (239) 433-3463.

30 12th Annual Gold Ribbon Classic golf tournament at Bonita Bay Club to benefit Candlelighters of Southwest Florida. $150.

(239) 432-2223.

30 Casino Night at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church to benefit the Ricky King Fund. $50.

(239) 262-1808.

30 Fantasy Auction at Harborside Event Center in Fort Myers presented by the Realtor's Association of Greater Fort Myers and the Beach to benefit Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida and Voices for Kids. $75. Chair: Joanne Chando. (239)

939-2808.

30 Walk for the Way and 49th Annual Community Campaign at North Collier Regional Park to benefit United Way of Collier County. A Gulfshore Life sponsored event. Walk chairs: Mae Block, Palma Fuson, Craig D. Bamberg. Campaign chairs: Georgia P. Foster, Reginald A. Buxton II. Call Robin Jones at (239) 261-7112.

30 Inaugural Luau at Parrot Key Grill at Salty Sam's Marina in Fort Myers Beach to benefit the YMCA of Lee County. $125. Chair: Tina DiCharia. (239) 277-0835.

30 Fancy Pants Golf Tournament at Naples Grande Golf Club to benefit the Cancer Alliance of Naples.

(239) 436-4856.

All this month ArtQuest, a public exhibition of sculptures at various business locations on Marco Island, to benefit the Marco Island Foundation for the Arts. Free. Chair: Jo-Ann Sanborn. (239) 642-6367.

6 11th Annual Pro-Am Golf Tournament at Verandah Golf Club to benefit Tender Loving Care Complex. $90. (239) 542-4800.

6 Fifth Annual Open at Bonita Bay East to benefit the Southwest Florida Watershed Council. $150. Chair: John Cassani. (239) 694-5844.

7 and 9 2006 Charity Classic presented by The Everglades Region of The Club Managers Association of America to benefit the Wishing Well Foundation. Featuring a gala night with Jimmy Keys and a golf tournament for Special Olympics. Chairs: Rhett Robicheau, Jack Sullivan.

(239) 444-2360.

8 Sixth Annual Cougar Golf Classic at The Club at Mediterra to benefit Canterbury School. $175. Chairs: Fran and Barbara Bailey. (239) 481-4323, ext. 249.

9 International College Golf Invitational. $250. (239) 513-1122.

11 Community Recognition Luncheon at Royal Palm Yacht Club to benefit Lee Mental Health Center. $25. (239) 791-1521.

12-15 Saks Fifth Avenue Key to the Cure kick-off party with silent auction at the Fort Myers Saks to benefit the Lee Memorial Health System Foundation. (239) 985-3550.

14 Champagne and Chocolate Jazz Casino Night at The Atrium in south Fort Myers to benefit Florida Repertory Theatre. $75. Chairs: Nancy and Jim Humphrey, Pam and Tom Cronin, Kathy and Sam Galloway.

(239) 332-4665, ext. 13.

14 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer at The Community School of Naples to benefit the Collier County chapter of the American Cancer Society. (239) 261-0337.

14 Golf Tournament at Lely Golf Resort to benefit Care Club of Collier County. Chairs: Laura Lykins, Luanne Wahlstrom. (239) 353-1994.

14-15 Annual Junior Olympic Sailing Festival and Regatta at the Holiday Inn, Fort Myers Beach to benefit Edison Sailing Center. Chairs: Diane Holm, Stephanie Webb.

(239) 454-5114.

16 Celebrate the Arts with dining, the arts and more at Sugden Plaza to benefit the United Arts Council. Chair: Delores Sorey. (239) 263-8242.

16 Founders' Cup Golf Tournament at The Club at

Mediterra to benefit Florida Gulf Coast University's Foundation.

(239) 590-1074.

17-25. Oleanna starring Alan Campbell at the Foulds Theatre, Alliance for the Arts, to benefit Gulfshore Playhouse. $35; $125 for the opening night gala. (239) 398-3143.

17 United Way Kick-Off Breakfast at Harborside Event Center to benefit the United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades counties. Chair: Larry Hart. $12. (239) 433-2000, ext. 225.

17 Physician's Talent Showcase at Sugden Theatre to benefit Neighborhood Health Clinic. (239) 498-9884.

18 Under the Sea, a seafood and wine extravaganza to benefit the David Lawrence Foundation. $100. (239) 354-1416.

19 Food for Thought at Bell Tower Shops and other locations to benefit Literacy Volunteers of Lee County. (239) 278-4400.

20 Fore the Kids Celebrity Golf Tournament at Mediterra to benefit NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Collier County. $200.

(239) 434-6726.

20 Links to Life golf tournament sponsored by M&I Wealth Management at TwinEagles Country Club to benefit Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support. (239) 592-2479.

20 and 21 11th Annual Jazz on the Green at Florida Gulf Coast University to benefit the Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida. (239) 985-3550.

20 Summit Loves Love at Gulf Harbour, Lexington and Crown Colony to benefit Summit Christian School. Chairs: James Ungaro, Fred Pollier, Mary Lou Capan.

(239) 482-7007.

21 Wishmakers Ball at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs to benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida. Chairs: Gregory Kurth, Pat Rashkin, Sally Maitland. (239) 542-3500.

21 Pink Tie Ball at Grandézza Country Club in Estero to benefit the Southwest Florida affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. $175. (239) 498-0016.

21 Tudor Villas Birthday Party at Heitman House in Fort Myers to benefit Communities Reaching Out-Girls Making It On Purpose.

(239) 332-2581.

21 The White Show, a Cirque du Soleil-style show at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall to benefit Healthy Start of Southwest Florida. Chairs: Cole Peacock, Sharon Torregrossa, Cathy Cortez, Joanne Reimer, Carlos Navedo. $60-$150. (239) 425-6926.

21 Golf Tournament at LaPlaya Golf Club to benefit Step by Step Early Childhood and Education and Therapy Center. (239) 455-9525.

21 Sixth Annual Golden Key Gala-Black and White Ball at Audubon Country Club to benefit Naples Junior Woman's Club. $115. Chairs: Brandi Hanson, Meagan Harris.

(239) 839-2342.

25 Red Ribbon Luncheon at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre to benefit Lee County Coalition for a Drug-Free Southwest Florida. $20. (239) 541-9003.

27 Fifth Annual 95.3 OLZ-FM's Helping Kids with Cancer Radiothon and live broadcast from Miromar Outlet Mall to benefit the Lee Memorial Health System Foundation. Chair: Jimmy Roberts.

(239) 985-3550.

27 Southwest Florida Invitational at The Club at Mediterra to benefit Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida. $6,500 per team. (239) 225-2565.

28 18th Annual Dinner Auction at Harborside Event Center to benefit Bishop Verot Catholic High School. $125. Chair: Kristin Wenger. (239) 274-6740.

28 Make a Difference Day with a clothesline art sale at Calusa Nature Center. (239) 275-3435.

28 Light The Night walk around the Naples Vineyards to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. (239) 992-5781.

28 Signature Chefs Auction at Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa to benefit March of Dimes. $250.

(239) 433-3463.

28 NCH Hospital Ball-The Secret Garden at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples, to benefit the NCH Healthcare Foundation and the NCH pediatric program. $525. Chairs: Rainey Norins, Renée Relf. (239) 463-4511.

28 Domestic Violence through the Eyes of Survivors . Journeys of Hope, a forum of survivors sharing their stories at the Professional Development Center in Naples to benefit the Shelter for Abused Women & Children.

(239) 775-3862.

28 Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Countryside Golf & Country Club to benefit the Naples Lions Club and the Florida Lions Foundation. $75. Chair: Roy Schaetzel.

(239) 597-5877.

30 Golf-a-Thon at Heritage Palms Golf Course & Country Club to benefit the Lifeline Family Center. $150. Chairs: Pam McCarthy, Carol Notes. (239) 494-7619.

Watch for these events in October .

Lectures in Architecture, a three-part lecture series hosted by the AIA, bringing well-known and well-respected architects to the von Liebig Art Center. (239) 263-3898.

YMCA Golf Outing at Hideout Golf Club to benefit YMCA of Collier County. $200. (239) 597-3148.

3 Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner at the Naples Grande Resort & Club to benefit Boy Scouts of America, Southwest Florida Council. $250. Chair: Dan Dannenhauer.

(239) 936-8072.

3 Handbag Happy Hour auction at Harborside Event Center to benefit Island Coast AIDS Network. Chair: Pam Dunmire Cronin. $65.

(239) 337-2391.

3 Eighth Annual Tea and Pet Fashion Show at Naples Grande Resort & Club to benefit the Humane Society of Collier County. $85. (239) 643-1880.

3-4 Civil War Days at Cultural Park Boulevard in Cape Coral to benefit the Cape Coral Historical Society.

(239) 549-7078

3-4 Founders' Golf Classic at Foxfire Country Club in Naples to benefit Ave Maria University Founders Club. Chairs: Darryl Klein, Tom Rittereiser. (239) 287-0780.