2011-2012 Social Calendar of Southwest Florida

SEP 2011

1 Poinsettia Sales in Bonita Springs to benefit the Rotary Club of Bonita Springs. Chair: James O’Leary. 898-5178.

3 Labor Day Weekend 5K/Brain Power Walk and Kid’s Run on Gulf Shore Boulevard at Lowdermilk Park to benefit the Naples Pilot Foundation. Chair: Suzanne Lester. 289-8268.

10 Legacy 5K Run/Walk at Dunbar High School to benefit Dr. Piper Center for Social Services. (269) 332-5346.

17 Dining in the Dark at Harborside Event Center to benefit Visually Impaired Persons of Southwest Florida. $125. Chair: Rachelle Youmans. 404-3681.

17 Men Making a Difference on the Naples Princess to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida. $125. 992-9474.


17 SIU/Physicians Regional Prostate Cancer Awareness Race presented by Gulfcoast Runners at Physicians Regional to benefit American Cancer Society. $10 and up. Chairs: Taylor Hamilton, Tracy Taylor. 434-9786.

20 Taste of the Nations at Riverside Community Center in Fort Myers to benefit Nations Association Charities. 332-7575.

22 Pinwheel Memory Garden Ceremony at The Birth Place at NCH North Naples Hospital to benefit Healthy Start of Southwest Florida. Chair: Cathy Timuta. 425-6920.

24 17th Annual Candlelighters Gold Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament at the Bonita Bay Club to benefit Candlelighters of Southwest Florida. 432-2223.

24 George De Marco Memorial Golf Tournament at Worthington Country Club to benefit the George De Marco Foundation. 643-4077.

24 Signature Chefs Auction at Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa to benefit March of Dimes. 433-3463.

24 Sixth Annual Walk for the Way at North Collier Regional Park to benefit the United Way of Collier County. $10. Chairs: John Brucato, Robert Breitbard. 261-7112.

24 Speakeasy Night at The Edison Restaurant to benefit the Laboratory Theater of Florida. $40. Chair: Brenda Kensler. (248) 894-6554.

30 Appreciation Night 2011 on the Naples Princess to benefit Physician Led Access Network of Collier County. 776-3016.

OTHER EVENT IN SEPTEMBER

Annual RCMA Christmas Card Project Kickoff to benefit the Redlands Christian Migrant Association. $15 per card. Chair: Judy Brill. 658-3560, ext. 242.

OCT 2011

1 “Path to Wellness” 5K Run/Walk at Lakes Park, Fort Myers, to benefit Lee Mental Health Center. Sponsorships $100-$500; runners and walkers, $20. Chair: Todd Cordisco. 791-1575.

2 ItalianFest at the Alliance for the Arts to benefit The Rotary Club of Fort Myers. Chairs: Besty Allen, Karen Mille. 560-2101.

3 Celebrity Island Dinner at Traders, Sanibel, to benefit The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum. 395-2233.

6-31 Cele-BRA-tion Fine Art Show at Harborside Event Center to benefit Art League of Fort Myers. Chair: Zaki Knapen. 275-3970.

8 “Stars for Kids” Celebrity Waiter Dinner at Sanibel Harbour Marriott to benefit Child Care of Southwest Florida. $100. Chair: Linda McNabb. 425-1017.

13 Miss Southwest Florida Golf Tournament at the Olde Cypress Country Club to benefit the Miss Southwest Florida Scholarship Pageant. Chair: Kimberley Ouimet. (248) 342-8112.

14 Founder’s Cup Golf Tournament at Pelican’s Nest Golf Club to benefit Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation. 590-1074.

15 Annual Walk to Prevent Child Abuse at Pelican Preserve to benefit Children’s Network of SWFL. Chair: Aimee McLaughlin. 226-1524.

15 Walk-A-Thon at Lakes Park, Fort Myers, to benefit The Gabriel House. 489-2663.

15-16 United States Junior Olympic Youth Regatta at the north shore of the Caloosahatchee River to benefit the Edison Sailing Center. Chair: Stephanie Webb. 454-5114.

15, 22 Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Saint Ann School, Naples, and Centennial Park, Fort Myers, to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter. 405-7008.

19 Women Supporting Women at Handsome Harry’s to benefit the Cancer Alliance of Naples. 643-4673.

20 Golf Tournament at Audubon Country Club to benefit the Ricky King Children’s Fund. Chair: Bryan Mundy. 216-4154.

20 Sixth Annual Becoming Cosmopolitan at Harborside Event Center to benefit Community Cooperative Ministries. $100, sponsorships available. Chair: Deanna Hansen. 332-7687.

20 Welcome Home Dinner at the Hilton Naples to benefit the Hunger & Homeless Coalition of Collier County. $100. Chair: Lynda Waterhouse. 263-9363.

21 Stiletto Sprint at Fifth Avenue South to benefit Garden of Hope and Courage. 434-6697.

21-23 The Red Snook Catch and Release Charity at Naples, Chokoloskee and Goodland launch sites to benefit Conservancy of Southwest Florida. Chairs: Wayne Meland, Lloyd Liggett. 963-4593.

22 Edison POPS at Sunset Concert at the Fort Myers campus to benefit Edison State College Foundation. $25-$50. Chair: Deidra Mann. 732-3957.

22 Fall Classic Golf Tournament at Quail West to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida. 437-0202.

22 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer at Tanger Outlets to benefit the American Cancer Society. 936-1113.

22 Stroller Derby at NCEF Early Childhood Development Center to benefit Collier Child Care Resources. 643-3908.

22 Walk Through the Arts to benefit Alliance for the Arts. 939-2787.

23 Classic Rock Cares at The Forest Country Club to benefit John Entwistle Foundation. $200. Chair: Laurie Luongo. 482-6880.

23 Yacht Hop at the Fort Myers Yacht Basin to benefit the Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra. $50. Chair: Mary Laurel. 418-0996.

24 Girls Night Out at Kathleen Bradford Studio/Gallery to benefit Shoes That Fit— Bonita Springs Chapter. 949-2986.

25 Business Hall of Fame 2011, Collier County, at Naples Grande Beach Resort to benefit Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida. $250, table sponsorships available. Chairs: Lisa Barnett Van Dien, John English. 225-2590.

26 Physician’s Talent Show at Sugden Community Theater to benefit Neighborhood Health Clinic. 260-2080.