Jennifer Freihofer
April 4 Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Program at Harborside Event Center to benefit the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools. $75 for teachers, $150 for guests. 337-0433.
April 5 Chairish the Children, featuring hand-painted chairs and stools by local artists, at Robb & Stucky to benefit Imaginarium Hands-On Museum. $75. 565-6199.
April 6 Eighth Annual Island Celebration at the Sanctuary Clubhouse on Sanibel to benefit Sanibel-Captiva Cares. $150. 472-2082.
April 8 10th Anniversary Celebration of Childhood Matters at Tiburón Golf Club to benefit the Christ Child Society of Naples. $200 and up. 777-4375.
April 10 Wanderlust at the Naples Grande Beach Resort to benefit Florida Gulf Coast University’s resort and hospitality management program. $250 per person, $3,500 per table sponsorship. 277-3963.
April 12 Collier Heart Ball at the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club to benefit American Heart Association. $500 per person, $1,000 per patron. 498-9288.
April 13 Angels of the Arts at the Sidney & Berne Davis Arts Center for the Alliance for the Arts. 939-2787.
April 13 Taste of the Islands at Sanibel Community Park to benefit the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife. $5. 472-3644.
April 16 Yabba Island Pirate Ball at Yabba Island Grill to benefit the Children’s Museum of Naples. $350. 430-9474.
April 17 Chocolate Dreams Come True at Naples Hilton to benefit the Wishing Well Foundation. $50 per person, $90 per couple. 213-0397.
April 19 Blue Jeans Ball at Three Oaks Banquet Center to benefit the Harry Chapin Food Bank. $100. 334-7007, ext. 30.
April 23 Humanitarian of the Year at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort to benefit Hodges University. $125 per person, $1,000 per table. 513-1122.
April 26 Coconut Casino Night at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa to benefit Canterbury School. $150. 481-4323.
April 26 The Doyle and Debbie Show at the Community School of Naples’ G&L Theater to benefit Eden Florida. $250. 919-0408.
April 26 Sweet Memories Chocolate Gala at Heritage Palms Country Club to benefit the Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center. $55. 437-3007.
April 27 Taste of Marco at The Esplanade on Marco Island to benefit YMCA of Marco Island. $5. 394-3144.
April 30 Annual Fresh Market Wine Gala at Fresh Market in Naples to benefit Voices for Kids of Southwest Florida. $25. 659-8803.
All area codes 239 unless otherwise noted. Having a party for charity? E-mail details to jenniferf@gulfshorelife.com.