Events are a lifeline for nonprofits in Southwest Florida—they’re also a heck of a lot of fun. Here, we round up anticipated events for hundreds of nonprofits in Collier and Lee Counties. It’s time to party for a purpose again. We recommend you check with the organizations for the latest information. All phone numbers are area code (239) unless otherwise indicated.
SEPTEMBER
COLLIER
Friends of Foster Children Forever Inc.
Friends of Foster Children Forever Labor Day 5K
Sept. 6, 7:30 a.m., at Lowdermilk Park and virtual
Tickets: $30/adult, $15/student
Dress code: Running attire
Foundation of Collier County Medical Society
8th Annual Docs & Duffers Charity Golf Tournament
Sept. 18, 8 a.m., at Bonita Bay Club, Naples
Tickets: $195/golfer, $700/foursome
Dress code: Golf attire
Chair: Dr. Rolando Rivera
The Joey D. Foundation
Run 3 for Joey D 5K
Sept. 18, 8 a.m., at North Collier Regional Park
Tickets: $30
Dress code: Athletic
Chairs: Bri DiPascale, Lexi DiPascale, Jason Gomory
Seacrest Country Day School
15th Annual Stingray Classic Golf Tournament
Sept. 25, 7:30 a.m., at Tiburón Golf Club
Tickets: TBD
Dress code: Casual
Chairs: Ed and Christina Bozarth
Shy Wolf Sanctuary, Education and Experience Center Inc.
Inaugural Shy Wolf Scramble
Sept. 25, 8 a.m., at Heritage Bay Golf & Country Club
Tickets: $150/golfer, $500/foursome
Dress code: Casual
Chair: Shane Biltz
LEE
Reiko And Friends
September Concert to Benefit Cypress Cove
Sept. 12, 3 p.m., at Cypress Cove at HealthPark Florida
Tickets: Free
Dress code: Casual
Chair: Reiko Niiya
Boys & Girls Club of Lee County
BGCLC 1st Annual Golf Tournament
Sept. 17, 7:30 a.m., at Pelican Preserve Golf Club
Tickets: $150, packages available
Dress code: Golf attire
Chair: Rodney Ford
Keep Lee County Beautiful Inc.
International Coastal Cleanup
Sept. 18, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., at various locations across Lee County
Tickets: Free
Dress code: Casual
Our Mother’s Home of Southwest Florida Inc.
Women on the Rise
Sept. 18, 9:30 a.m., at Keiser University
Dress code: Business-casual
Bonita Springs YMCA
Bonita Springs YMCA Golf Tournament
Sept. 21, 8 a.m., at Vasari Country Club
Tickets: From $150
Dress code: Casual
Lighthouse of Southwest Florida Inc.
Dining in the Dark
Sept. 23, time TBD, virtual
Tickets: $50
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center
Deaf Awareness Event
Sept. 25, 10 a.m., at The Sally J. Pimentel Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center
Tickets: Free
Dress code: Casual
IMAG History & Science Center
IMAG’s 25th Anniversary Benefit
Sept. 25, 6 p.m., at IMAG History & Science Center
Tickets: From $150
Dress code: Cocktail attire
March of Dimes Inc.
32nd Annual Signature Chefs Auction-Feeding Motherhood
Sept. 30, 6 p.m., at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa
Tickets: $250
Dress code: Semi-formal
Lee Health Foundation Inc.
4th Annual Clips for Cancer
Throughout September, 8 a.m., at Great Clips locations throughout Southwest Florida and virtual
Tickets: Free
Chairs: Amy Frith, Sue Robbins
Zonta Club of Bonita Springs-Estero
Free the Girls Luncheon
September, date TBD, 12 p.m., at Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops
Tickets: TBD
Dress code: Casual
OCTOBER
COLLIER
Mental Health Association of Southwest Florida Inc.
Art and Soul Event at the Museum
Oct. 9, 12 p.m., at Collier County Museum at the Government Center
Tickets: Free
Dress code: Casual
The Optima Foundation Inc.
The Optima Foundation Fall Reception
Oct. 12, 5 p.m., at Bay Colony Golf Club
Tickets: TBD
Dress code: Country club
St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School
Golf Benefit Tournament
Oct. 15, 8:30 a.m., at Vineyards Country Club
Tickets: $145
Dress code: Golf attire
Chair: Gina Groch
Cancer Alliance of Naples
Jerry Conti Memorial Golf Tournament
Oct. 17, time TBD, at Cypress Woods Golf & Country Club
Ticket: $250
Dress code: Golf attire
David Lawrence Centers Inc.
8th Annual Chip in for DLC Golf Tournament
Oct. 22, 11:30 a.m., the Quail Creek Country Club
Tickets: $250/golfer, $1,000/foursome
Dress code: Golf attire
Chairs: Peter Michaels, Joe Stusek
Legal Aid Service of Collier County
Take A Stand Against Domestic Violence 5K Run/Walk
Oct. 23, 8 a.m., at Sugden Regional Park
Tickets: $25
Dress code: Athletic clothing
Salvation Army Fran Cohen Youth Center
3rd Annual Rally for Good
Oct. 23, 10 a.m., at Ultimate Garages
Tickets: Free
Dress code: Casual
Chair: Dr. Jim Buonavolonta
Champions For Learning
Center for Innovation Community Open House & Ribbon Cutting
Oct. 27, 8 a.m., at the Frank and Ellen Daveler Center for Innovation in Learning
Tickets: Free
Dress code: Business-casual
Pan-Florida Challenge Inc.
Pan-Florida Challenge Golf Tournament
Oct. 29, 12 p.m., at TPC Treviso Bay
Tickets: From $175
Grace Place for Children and Families Inc.
A Swing of Grace, a Two-Day 10th Anniversary Event
Oct. 29, evening, and Oct. 30, morning and lunch, at The Club at The Strand
Tickets: $250 dinner; $250/golfer; $1,000/foursome; $50 lunch only; $450 combined two-day event ticket
Dress code: Oct. 29 evening event attire is semi-formal, costumes welcome; Oct. 30
golf outing attire is casual, costumes welcome.
Chairs: Jim Bosscher, Nita Doyle
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast Inc.
Party Hearty for Charity
Oct. 30, 5 p.m., at Hilton Naples
Tickets: $150
Dress code: Cocktail, business-casual
Chairs: Daniel and Barbara Melvin
thepartywithapurposefoundation.org
PFLAG Naples Inc.
Naples Gay-La Brunch
Oct. 31, time TBD, at Vineyards Country Club
Tickets: $40/adult, $10/student
Dress code: Casual (no jeans or shorts)
Chair: David Goldstein
Pilot Club of Naples/Naples Pilot Foundation Inc.
Share Nights at Culver’s
Nights in October, 5 p.m., at Culver’s on Sage Road
Tickets: Free, donations appreciated
Dress code: Casual
Chair: Suzanne Lester
LEE
WGCU Public Media
WGCU Be My Neighbor Day
Oct. 2, 9 a.m., at WGCU Public Media
Tickets: Free
Dress code: Casual
Chair: Anne Stavely
NAMI Lee, Charlotte and Hendry Counties
NAMIWalks Southwest Florida-5K Sunset Walk
Oct. 2, 4 p.m., from Old Methodist Church to Edison Bridge
Tickets: Free, donations appreciated
Dress code: Athletic
Chairs: Corey Lazar
Community Cooperative Inc.
Becoming Cosmopolitan Gone Country
Oct 7, 6 p.m., at The Ranch Concert Hall and Saloon
Tickets: $125
Dress code: TBD
Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation Inc.
FGCU: 30th Annual Founder’s Cup Golf Tournament
Oct. 8, 11 a.m., at Imperial Golf Club
Tickets: $550
Dress code: Country club
Chair: Georgia North
Rotary Club of Fort Myers Inc.
Rotary Cup Golf Outing
Oct. 9, 7:30 a.m., at River Hall Country Club
Tickets: $125
Dress code: Golf attire
Chair: Brandon Muscato
The Lee County Medical Society Inc.
Physician Medical Service & We Care Awards: A Community Celebration
Oct. 9, 7 p.m., at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa
Tickets: $125
Dress code: Business attire
Chair: Dr. Tracy Vo
Reiko And Friends
October Concert to Benefit Faith Presbyterian Church
Oct. 11, 7 p.m., at Faith Presbyterian Church, Cape Coral
Tickets: Free
Dress code: Casual
Chair: Reiko Niiya
Reiko And Friends
October Concert
Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m., at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
Tickets: $25
Dress code: Casual
Chair: Reiko Niiya
Lee Health Foundation Inc.
Colors of the Sea Fashion Show & Luncheon
Oct. 13, 11 a.m., at Heritage Palms Golf & Country Club
Tickets: $55
Dress code: Casual
Chair: Patti Chlipala
Keep Lee County Beautiful Inc.
“GO GREEN” Golf Tournament
Oct. 15, 7:30 a.m., at The Plantation Golf & Country Club
Tickets: $125
Dress code: Golf attire
Children’s Network of Southwest Florida LLC
16th Annual Walk to Prevent Child Abuse
Oct. 15-17, 8 a.m., various local venues and virtual
Tickets: Free, donations appreciated
Dress: Casual
Chair: Nadereh Salim
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida Inc.
2nd Annual Grampy’s Sporting Clays Tournament
Oct. 15, 8:30 a.m., at Sarasota Trap Skeet and Sporting Clays Inc.
Tickets: $300, $1000/team of four, sponsorships available
Dress code: Casual
Hope Healthcare
Shine: A Benefit for Hope Kids Care
Oct. 15, 5 p.m., at Edison & Ford Winter Estates
Tickets: $150
Dress code: Resort-casual
Chairs: State Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka, Lizbeth Benacquisto
Lighthouse of Southwest Florida Inc.
White Cane Awareness Day
Oct. 15, details TBD
Partners for Breast Cancer Care Inc.
Human Pink Ribbon
Oct. 16, 9 a.m., at Coconut Point Mall
Tickets: $20
Dress code: Casual
Chairs: Janet Darnell, Celeste Middleton
Hope Clubhouse of Southwest Florida Inc.
Hope Clubhouse Faces of Hope Mental Health Luncheon
Oct. 20, 10 a.m., location TBD and virtual
Tickets: $120, sponsorships available
Dress code: Business-casual
Chairs: Diana Willis, Debbie Toler
The Heights Foundation Inc.
Run The River Poker Run
Oct. 21, time TBD, at the Caloosahatchee River
Dress code: Casual
Best Buddies Southwest Florida
Champion of the Year Gala
Oct. 22, 6 p.m., at Spanish Wells Golf & Country Club
Tickets: $175
Dress code: Cocktail
Chair: Alina Gonzalez-Dockery
The Family Initiative Inc.
Vegas Nights
Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m., at Cape Coral Yacht Club
Tickets: $75, $125/couple
Dress code: Vegas attire
Chair: Jessica Van Hart
American Cancer Society
Cattle Baron’s Ball
Oct. 23, 6 p.m., at Edison & Ford Winter Estates
Tickets: From $250
Dress code: Country chic
Chair: Susan Frantz
CREW Land & Water Trust
CREW Stanley Hole Golf Tournament
Oct. 29, 1:30 p.m., at Old Corkscrew Golf Club
Tickets: $100-$1,500
Dress code: Golf-casual
Edison & Ford Winter Estates Inc.
Appalachian Road Show (Blue Grass Band)
Oct. 29, 6 p.m., at Edison & Ford Winter Estates
Tickets: TBD
Dress code: Casual
NOVEMBER
COLLIER
Collier Senior Resources
Celebrate Our Seniors Annual Dinner
Nov. 2, 6 p.m., at Naples Sailing & Yacht Club
Tickets: $500 donation
Dress code: Business attire (jackets for men are suggested)
Chair: Rick Jennewine
Youth Haven Inc.
Healing Youth Luncheon
Nov. 3, 11:30 p.m., at Sea Salt
Tickets: $150
Dress code: Business-casual
Chair: Ingrid Aielli
The Joey D. Foundation
A Meal to Remember
Nov. 4, 5 p.m., at Joey D’s
Tickets: $30
Dress code: Casual
Chairs: Jen DiPascale, Bri DiPascale, Lexi DiPascale
Naples Woman’s Club Inc.
Artisan Marketplace
Nov. 5-6, 10 a.m., at Naples Woman’s Club
Tickets: Free
Dress code: Casual
Chair: Elaine Sulat
Community Foundation of Collier County Inc.
Celebration of Philanthropy
Nov. 5, 11 a.m., at the Grey Oaks Country Club
Tickets: $200
Dress code: Business-casual
Chairs: Jennifer Walker, Tom McCann
Baby Basics of Collier County Inc.
Passport to Kindness Annual Fashion Show Fundraiser
Nov. 5, 12 p.m., at Royal
Poinciana Country Club
Chair: Lauren Faby
Neighborhood Health Clinic Inc.
Neighborhood Bash – Evening at the Clinic
Nov. 5, 5 p.m., at Neighborhood Health Clinic
Tickets: $100
Dress code: Casual
Chair: Kate Pavlik Klaus
Immokalee Foundation Inc.
Charity Classic Celebration Gala & Fund a Dream Auction
Nov. 5, 6 p.m., at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Tickets: $550
Dress code: Cocktail attire
Chairs: Janet and Jerry Belle, Carol and Tom Joseph
Boys & Girls Club of Collier County Inc.
Fore-The-Kids Golf Tournament
Nov. 6, 10 a.m., at Fiddler’s Creek
Tickets: $500/golfer, $2,000/foursome
Dress code: Golf attire
Chairs: Mary Osborn, Lea Smith
Greater Naples AAUW Charitable Foundation Inc.
A Celebration of Over 20 Years Advancing Women and Girls in Southwest Florida
Nov. 6, 11:30 a.m., at Naples Sailing & Yacht Club
Tickets: $75
Dress code: Celebratory luncheon attire
Chairs: Catherine Hackney, Jeannine Stetson Hagedorn
Keynote speaker: Barbara Rhodes-Melvin
Everglades Society for Historic Preservation
Save ECityBank Music Festival
Nov. 6, 12 p.m., at Rod & Gun Club
Tickets: $50
Dress code: Casual
Chair: Marya Repko
NCH Healthcare System Inc.
NCH Hospital Ball: The Healing Garden
Nov. 6, 6 p.m., at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Tickets: $500
Dress code: Black-tie
Chairs: Dr. Doug and Dianna Harrington
Cypress Cove Land Keepers
Grand Opening of Cypress Cove Land Keepers’ Gore Nature Education Center
Nov. 7, 12 p.m., at the Gore Nature Center
Tickets: Free, donations appreciated
Dress code: Casual
Storytellers Creative Arts Inc.
Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs Concert and Art Exhibit
Nov. 7, 7 p.m., at Covenant Church of Naples
Tickets: Free
Chair: William S. Barnett
Pace Center for Girls – Collier at Immokalee
Crazy Pantz
Nov. 9, 6 p.m., at The Players Club & Spa
Tickets: $100
Dress code: Crazy, colorful and casual
Chair: Melissa Speech
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
Zoo Gala: Out of Africa
Nov. 11, 6 p.m., at Naples Zoo
Tickets: $1,000
Dress code: African-safari-inspired fashion
Chairs: Sheliah Wall, Jennifer McCurry, Anita Lovse
Salvation Army of Collier County
Annual Civic Lunch
Nov. 12, 12 p.m., at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Tickets: $100
Dress code: Business-casual
Chair: Stephanie Dixon
Providence House Inc.
16th Annual Luncheon
Nov. 13, 11:30 a.m., at St. Ann Jubilee Center
Tickets: $65, $360/table of six
Dress code: Smart casual
Chairs: Doris Corey, Susan Eckert
Shy Wolf Sanctuary, Education and Experience Center Inc.
WolfStock 2021
Nov. 13, 1 p.m., at Paradise Coast Sports Complex
Tickets: $50, $10/designated driver
Dress code: Casual
Chairs: Andrea Dekoff, Chelsi Murphy
Special Olympics Florida
Naples Yacht Hop
Nov. 13, 5 p.m., at Naples Yacht Club
Tickets: $700/individual, $1200/couple
Dress code: Resort-chic (no denim)
Honorary Chair: Sen. Rick Scott
give.specialolympicsflorida.org
Path2Freedom Inc.
Sixth Annual Red Gala
Nov. 13, 5:30 p.m., at Hilton Naples
Tickets: $250
Dress code: Semi-formal
Chairs: Lauren Picascio, Melissa Wagner, Amie Fanta
Wounded Warriors of Collier County
2021 Annual Dinner and Auction
Nov. 13, 5:30 p.m., at Naples Sailing & Yacht Club
Tickets: $250
Dress code: Semi-formal, cocktail
Chair: Dale Mullin
woundedwarriorsofcolliercounty.com
Naples Therapeutic Riding Center Inc.
Bootstrap Boogie Barn Dance
Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m., at Naples Therapeutic Riding Center
Tickets: $350
Dress code: Western wear
Chair: Davina Clark
naplestherapeuticridingcenter.org
Gulfshore Playhouse Inc.
Rising Stars: An Afternoon on the Red Carpet
Nov. 15, 11 a.m., at Arthrex One
Tickets: $400; sponsorships start at $10,000
Dress code: Luncheon cocktail
Chairs: Dr. Rich and Mrs. Kyla de Asla
First Tee of Naples/Collier
First Tee Invitational at Calusa Pines
Nov. 15, 12 p.m., at Calusa Pines Golf Club
Tickets: From $750
Dress code: Golf attire
Chairs: Terri and Bill Fisher
Cancer Alliance of Naples
YogaCAN
Nov. 15, time TBD, at Baker Park
Tickets: TBD
Dress code: Athletic
Chairs: Lisa Dimond, Heather Caine and Melissa Neubek
Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs
Santa PAWS
Nov. 17, 5:30 p.m., at Hilton Naples
Tickets: TBD
Dress code: Business-casual
Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Inc.
Here for Good!
Nov. 18, 7 p.m., location TBD
Tickets: Free
Dress code: Business-casual
Royal Palm Academy Inc.
8th Annual Lilly Pulitzer Fashion Show & Luncheon
Nov. 19, 11 a.m., at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Tickets: $175
Dress code: Resort-chic
Chairs: Sherri Waller, Trish Schwartz
Humane Society Naples Inc.
Pets Who Rescued Us Party
Nov. 19, 6 p.m., at Baker Park
Tickets: From $250
Dress code: Dressy casual
Chairs: Jay and Patty Baker
David Lawrence Centers Inc.
Tree of Hope
Nov. 20, 5 p.m., at the David Lawrence Centers
Tickets: Free, donations appreciated
Dress code: Casual
Voices of Naples Inc.
19th Annual Sing-Along Messiah
Nov. 21, 3:33 p.m., at Naples United Church of Christ
Tickets: $20
Dress code: Business-casual
Leadership Collier Foundation Inc.
Leadership Collier Foundation’s Volunteer Expo
Nov. 21, 4 p.m., at Coastland Center
Tickets: Free
St. John’s Thrift Shoppe
Our Christmas Week in November
Week of Nov. 21, at St. John’s Thrift Shoppe
Tickets: Free
Dress code: Casual
Farm City BBQ of Collier County Inc.
Farm City BBQ
Nov. 24, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., at Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch
Tickets: $25
Dress code: Casual, jeans and cowboy boots
Chair: Dave Weston
Marco Island Shell Club Inc.
After-Thanksgiving Sale
Nov. 26, 9 a.m., at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Tickets: Free
Legal Aid Service of Collier County
Art Aid Naples Charity Auction/Art Festival
Nov. 27, 9 a.m., at Cambier Park
Tickets: Free
Dress code: Casual
Naples Pathways Coalition Inc.
17th Annual Iron Joe Turkey Ride
Nov. 28, 8 a.m., at Eagle Lakes Community Park
Tickets: $20-$65
Dress code: Casual
Chair: Michelle Avola-Brown
LEE
Clinic for Rehabilitation of Wildlife Inc. (CROW)
Taste of the Islands
Nov. 1-30, multiple restaurants throughout Sanibel and Captiva
New Horizons of Southwest Florida Inc.
Grow Forward Gala
Nov. 3, 6 p.m., at Bonita Bay Club
Tickets: From $300
Dress code: Semi-formal
Chair: Judy Dove
WGCU Public Media
Annual Meeting and Happy Hour
Nov. 4, 4 p.m., at WGCU Studios
Tickets: Free
Dress code: Business-casual
Chair: Pamela Garvey
The Dubin Center
Brushstrokes From The Soul
Nov. 4, 5 p.m., at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
Tickets: $150
Dress code: Business-casual
Captains For Clean Water Inc.
Restore Gala
Nov. 5, 5 p.m., at Edison & Ford Winter Estates
Tickets: $300
Dress code: Formal
Keep Lee County Beautiful Inc.
Monofilament Madness Marine Cleanup
Nov. 6, 8 a.m., at Mound House and Salty Sam’s Marina
Tickets: Free
Dress code: Casual
Midwest Food Bank Florida
2021 Shoot Down Hunger-Clayshoot Fundraiser
Nov. 6, 9 a.m., at Bermont Shooting Club, Punta Gorda
Tickets: $125
Dress code: Outdoor apparel
Chair: Kelly Apfel
Special Olympics Florida
Race for Inclusion
Nov. 6, 11 a.m., at JetBlue Park at Fenway South
Dress code: Running attire
The Canterbury School Inc.
Extravaganza 2021-2022
Nov. 6, 5 p.m., at the Canterbury School
Tickets: $175
Dress code: Florida Casual
Chairs: Susan Chicone, Lauren Casey
Pace Center for Girls Inc., Lee County
Believing in Girls Gala
Nov. 6, 5 p.m., at Sidney & Berne Davis Arts Center
Tickets: $200
Dress code: Black-tie
Chairs: Rebekah and Jeff Barney, Dwayne Bergmann, Luis Insignares
Home Base Veteran and Family Care Southwest Florida
Pelican’s Nest Salute to SWFL Veterans and Military Families
Nov. 8, 10 a.m., at Pelican’s Nest Golf Club at Pelican Landing
Tickets: From $200
Dress code: Golf attire
Chair: Mary Jo Morgan
The Uncommon Friends Foundation Inc.
Uncommon Evening Gala
Nov. 10, 6 p.m., at Burroughs Home and Gardens
Tickets: $125
Dress code: Cocktail
Chairs: Cole and Rachel Peacock
Rotary Club of Fort Myers Inc.
Italian Fest
Nov. 11, 6 p.m., at Rotary Club of Fort Myers
Tickets: $125
Dress code: Casual
Chair: Steve Belcher
Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Inc. (SCCF)
Wines in the Wild
Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m., at Bailey Homestead Preserve
Tickets: TBD
Partners for Breast Cancer Care Inc.
Gourmet Feast for the Palate
Nov. 13, 7 p.m., at Kelly Greens Golf & Country Club
Tickets: $125
Dress code: Business-casual
Chair: Judith Dolan, Janet Darnell
Fort Myers Beach Art Association & Gallery
Drawing the Figure with Francesco Gillia: Mixed Media Famous Artist Workshop
Nov. 15-17, 9 a.m., at Fort Myers Beach Art Association & Gallery
Tickets: $400, $350 (members)
Dress code: Casual
Chair: Dorothy McDowell
Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers
Mastersingers Gala: A Trio of Anniversaries
Nov. 20, 6:30 p.m., at Caloosa Sound Convention Center & Amphitheater
Tickets: $150
Dress code: Semi-formal
Chairs: Jill Janda-Kanner, Els Bunkens
The Heights Foundation Inc.
Blues By The Bay
Nov. 21, time TBD, at a private waterfront home
Tickets: TBD
Dress code: Resort attire
Edison & Ford Winter Estates Inc.
Garden Festival
Nov. 21-22, 9 a.m., at Edison & Ford Winter Estates
Tickets: Free
Dress code: Casual
Edison & Ford Winter Estates Inc.
Holiday Nights
Nov. 26-Dec. 31, 5:30 p.m., at Edison & Ford Winter Estates
Tickets: $20/adult; $10/teen, ages 13-19; $2/child, ages 6-12; members free
Dress code: Casual
Animal Refuge Center Inc.
Starlight Auction
Nov. 27, 6 p.m., at Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa
Tickets: $100
Dress code: Cocktail
Chair: Betty Hughes
DECEMBER
COLLIER
Save the Storks
A Worship Night: Fundraiser for Save the Storks
Dec. 1, 6 p.m., at Hilton Naples
Tickets: TBD
Dress code: Sunday best
Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center of Southwest Florida Inc.
The Luncheon: Honoring the Museum’s 20th Anniversary
Dec. 2, 11:30 a.m., at Arthrex One
Tickets: $150
Dress code: Business-casual
Chairs: Maureen Lerner, Estelle Price, Nancy White, Rosalee Bogo, Diane McGinty, Sandra Lee Buxton, Sandra Roth, Nancy Barbounis
Foundation Fighting Blindness
Holiday Happenings Luncheon
Dec. 2, 12 p.m., at The Players Club at Lely Resort
Tickets: TBD
Chairs: Valerie Becker, Karen Vosmik
Women’s Foundation of Collier County
Women Rock Philanthropy
Dec. 3, 11 a.m., at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Tickets: $275
Chair: Vicki Tracy, Brenda O’Connor
Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District Inc.
Christmas on 5th Avenue
Dec. 3, 5-10 p.m., and Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., at Sugden Plaza and on Fifth Avenue South.
Dress code: Country club-casual
Naples Historical Society Inc.
Christmas Gala at Historic Palm Cottage
Dec. 3, 6:30 p.m., at Historic Palm Cottage
Tickets: From $550
Dress code: Black-tie
Chairs: Carole and Robert Leher
The Naples Players Inc.
Teas & Trees Festival
Dec. 4-20, 4 p.m., in Downtown Naples
Tickets: TBD
Dress: Casual
Chair: Jackie Morelisse
Rotary Club of Naples Inc.
The Rotary Club of Naples Food, Wine & Beer Festival
Dec. 4, 5 p.m., at Bayfront of Naples
Tickets: $75-$100
Dress code: Casual
Chairs: Mia Delk, Kendra Hoefs
Community School of Naples
World-Class Polo
Dec. 4, details TBD, at Wrenwood Farms
Shy Wolf Sanctuary, Education and Experience Center Inc.
Santa Paws Photo Opportunity
Dec. 5, 10 a.m., at Shy Wolf Sanctuary
Tickets: $35
Dress code: Casual
Chair: Michele Murphy
Voices of Naples Inc.
Home for the Holidays
Dec. 6, 7 p.m., at Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Tickets: Free, donations appreciated
Dress code: Casual
NAMI of Collier County Inc.
Hope Shines Luncheon
Dec. 10, 11:30 a.m., at Arthrex One
Tickets: $300
Dress code: Business-casual
Pathways Early Education Center of Immokalee Inc.
Dancing with the Stars
Dec. 10, time TBD, at Hilton Naples
Tickets: TBD
Dress code: Semi-formal
Chair: Sarann Krausharr
Everglades Society for Historic Preservation
Killing Mr. Watson
Dec. 11, 10 a.m., at Smallwood General Store
Tickets: $50
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Marya Repko
YMCA of South Collier Inc.
YMCA of South Collier Golf Tournament
Dec. 11, details TBD
Hadassah/Collier Chapter
Major Donor/Keepers of the Gate Annual Event
Dec. 12, 10:30 a.m., virtual
Tickets: $1,000 minimum donation
Chairs: Nancy Wiadro, Ellen Harris
Friends of Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
Seashells & Santa
Dec. 12, 1 p.m., at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park, Area No. 5
Tickets: $5, plus an unwrapped toy for child, ages infant to age 6
Dress code: Beach-casual
Chairs: Board of directors
Boys & Girls Club of Collier County Inc.
Women, Wine & a Worthy Cause
Dec. 15, 6 p.m., at Jane’s on Third
Tickets: $75
Dress code: Business attire
Meals of Hope Inc.
Holidays Without Hunger
Dec. 18, 9 a.m., at Lee County Civic Center
Tickets: Free, donations appreciated.
Dress code: Casual
Meals of Hope Inc.
Holidays Without Hunger-Collier Morning and Afternoon
Dec. 21, time and location TBD
Tickets: Free, donations appreciated
LEE
Save the Storks
A Worship Night: Fundraiser for Save the Storks
Dec. 1, 6 p.m., at Hilton Naples
Tickets: TBD
Dress code: Sunday best
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida Inc.
Festival of Trees
Dec. 2-5, at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
Tickets: Free
Dress code: Casual
Lee BIA Builders Care
Charity Clay Shoot
Dec. 3, 8:30 a.m., at Bermont Shooting Club
Tickets: TBD
Dress code: Casual outdoor attire
Chair: Crystal Stouten
Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs
Off The Walls
Dec. 3, 6 p.m., at the Performing Arts Center, Hinman Auditorium
Tickets: $150
Dress code: Business-casual
Chair: Susan Bridges
National MS Society Southwest Florida Chapter
Orange Blossom Evening Under the Stars
Dec. 4, 6 p.m., at Talis Park
Tickets: $150
Dress code: Business-casual
Chair: Ian Russell
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida Inc.
4th Annual Grampy’s Pro-Am Golf Tournament
Dec. 10, 7 a.m., at Fiddlesticks Country Club
Tickets: $750/golfer; $3,500/foursome, plus pro; sponsorships available
Dress code: Country club
Special Olympics Florida
Jack Palmer Memorial Golf Classic
Dec. 11, 9 a.m., at The Club at Olde Cypress
Tickets: $800/foursome
Dress code: Golf attire (collared shirt, no denim)
Chair: Sue Palmer
Fort Myers Beach Art Association & Gallery
Art Divine Holiday Sale Reception
Dec. 15, 5:30 p.m., at Fort Myers Beach Art Association & Gallery
Tickets: Free
Dress code: Holiday
Chair: Pam Flaherty
Meals of Hope Inc.
Holidays Without Hunger
Dec. 18, 9 a.m., at Lee County Civic Center
Tickets: Free, donations appreciated
Dress code: Casual
Meals of Hope Inc.
Holidays Without Hunger-Lee
Dec. 21, time and location TBD
Tickets: Free, donations appreciated
Dr. Piper Center for Social Services Inc.
Christmas Celebration
Dec. 25, 8 a.m., at Dr. Piper Center for Social Services
Tickets: Free, donations appreciated
Dress code: Casual
Chair: Melissa Bonner
JANUARY
COLLIER
Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc.
Nick Linn Lecture Series
Jan. 4, 12 p.m., at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, Grand Lawn Pavilion and virtual
Tickets: $300 (virtual); $325-$600 (in-person, members only)
Dress code: Business-casual
Chair: Trish Benisch
Naples Senior Center
10th Annual “An Evening for Better Tomorrows”
Jan. 8, 6 p.m., at Royal Poinciana Golf Club
Tickets: $450
Dress code: Business or cocktail attire
Gulf Coast Big Band Inc.
Gulf Coast Big Band Jazz Concert
Jan. 9, 2 p.m., at Cambier Park
Tickets: Free, donations appreciated
Dress code: Casual
Director: Dan Miller
The Shelter for Abused Women & Children Inc.
GADV (Gentlemen Against Domestic Violence) Men’s Event
Jan. 13, 4:30 p.m., at Grey Oaks Country Club
Tickets: $250
Dress code: Country club-casual
Chairs: Tom Butz, Bill Calfee
Everglades Society for Historic Preservation
Golfing Gala
Jan. 14, 5:30 p.m., at Naples Depot Museum
Tickets: $100
Dress code: Semi-casual
Chair: Patty Huff
Boys & Girls Club of Collier County Inc.
Yamron Challenge
Jan. 14-16, details TBD, at The Club at Mediterra
Dress Code: Casual
Friends of Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
Wildlife and Wildlands Art Show
Jan. 16, 9 a.m., at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park, Area No. 3
Tickets: Free, with park admission
Dress code: Beach-casual
Chairs: Valerie Thompson, Kathy Foster
Naples Therapeutic Riding Center Inc.
Hoof & Hike Poker Run
Jan. 16, 10 a.m., at Picayune Strand State Forest–The Belle Meade Tract
Tickets: $50
Dress Code: Casual
Chair: Lea Haven
naplestherapeuticridingcenter.org
Jewish Historical Society of Southwest Florida Inc.
Florida Jewish History Month Annual Celebration with 2022 Honoree Rosalee Bogo
Jan. 16, 11:30 a.m., at Hilton Naples
Tickets: $95
Dress code: Semi-formal
Chairs: Jay and Stuart Kaye
Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc.
Nonfiction Author Series
Jan. 17, 8:30 a.m., at the Kensington Golf & Country Club and virtual
Tickets: $250-$300
Dress code: Casual
Chair: Lew Paper
Greater Naples AAUW Charitable Foundation Inc.
MLK Celebration: Dr. Ted Thornhill, “More than Character: How and Why Racial Inequality Persists in the U.S.”
Jan. 17, 5:30 p.m., at The Arlington
Tickets: $95-$150
Dress code: Dressy dinner attire
Chairs: Laura Candris, Pallas Diaz
Parkinson Association of Southwest Florida Inc.
Living Well with PD – an Education Symposium
Jan. 18, 8:30 a.m., at Hilton Naples and virtual
Tickets: TBD
Dress code: Business-casual
Youth Haven Inc.
Cherish the Children Luncheon
Jan. 19, 11:30 a.m., at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Tickets: $300
Dress code: Luncheon chic
Chairs: Trina Mostyn, Jennifer Porter
Guadalupe Center Inc.
Guadalupe Galaxy Gala
Jan. 20, 5:30 p.m., at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples
Tickets: TBD
Dress code: Cocktail
Chairs: Bev Cherry, Debbie Toler
United Arts Council of Collier County Inc.
United Arts Council
Block Party!
Jan. 20, Fourth Avenue North, Naples
Empty Bowls Naples Inc.
Empty Bowls Naples 16th Annual Event
Jan. 22, 11 a.m., at Cambier Park
Tickets: $25
Dress code: Casual
Chairs: Betsy Dawson, Mari Boyd
St. John Neumann Catholic High School
2022 Celtic Ball
Jan. 22, 6 p.m., at St. John Neumann Catholic High School
Tickets: $250
Dress code: Cocktail
Chairs: Frank and Dominica Annese
Naples Woman’s Club Inc.
Culinary Adventure
Jan. 26, Feb. 23 and March 23, 11:30 a.m., at various Naples restaurants
Tickets: From $150
Dress code: Dressy casual
Chair: Stacy Vermylen
Naples Children & Education Foundation Inc.
The 2022 Naples Winter Wine Festival
January 27-30, 11 a.m., at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples
Tickets: From $15,000
Dress code: Resort-casual
Chairs: The 2022 Rise Up Committee
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast Inc.
Empowering Potential-Collier
Jan. 27, 6 p.m., location TBD
Tickets: $125
Dress code: Cocktail
Chairs: Lee-Anne Bosche, Miranda Sharkey
Mental Health Association of Southwest Florida Inc.
Mental Health Walk
Jan. 29, 8:30 a.m., at Baker Park
Tickets: Free
Dress code: Casual
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida
Wishmaker’s Starfishes & Wishes Party
Jan. 29, 5 p.m., at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Tickets: $425
Dress code: Cocktail attire
Chair: Lianne Caruso
Additional Needs Inc.
Art Contest For Individuals With Additional Needs
January, details TBD, virtual
LEE
Sanibel Community Association Inc.
The 1927 Gala
Jan. 18, 6 p.m., at The Community House
Tickets: $175
Dress code: Island cocktail
Lee Health Foundation Inc.
6th Annual MarineMax Yacht Gala
Jan. 21, 6 p.m., location TBD
Tickets: $250
Dress code: Semi-formal
Chair: Trudi Kemmis
SWFL Children’s Charities Inc.
Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest
Jan 21-22, in private homes and at Florida SouthWestern State College
Tickets: $1,500
Dress code: Resort-casual
Clinic for Rehabilitation of Wildlife Inc. (CROW)
Wild About CROW
Jan. 22, details TBD
Lee County Coalition for a Drug-Free Southwest Florida Inc.
Busey Bank Run for Prevention
Jan. 29, 8 a.m., at Jaycee Park
Tickets: $25
Dress code: Athletic
Chairs: Jon Engh, Cape Coral Deputy Chief of Police Lisa Barnes
FEBRUARY
COLLIER
The Shelter for Abused Women & Children Inc.
Mending Broken Hearts with Hope Luncheon
Feb. 4, 11 a.m., at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Tickets: $400
Dress code: Business attire
Chairs: Diane and Dan McCaw
Champions For Learning
Night of Champions
Feb. 4, 6 p.m., at Arthrex One
Tickets: $350
Dress code: Cocktail
Chair: Denise Murphy
Saint Ann School Foundation Inc.
Heart for Education Gala
Feb. 4, 6 p.m., at Wasmer Athletic Field at Saint Ann School
Tickets: $250
Dress code: Casual elegance
Chair: Tina Ferrao
Habitat for Humanity of Collier County
Give to the Max XI Dollar-for-Dollar Matching Challenge
Feb. 4-7, 12 p.m., virtual
Tickets: Free, donations appreciated
Naples Garden Club Inc.
Naples Garden Club House & Garden Tour “Behind the Hedges”
Feb. 5, 8 a.m., at private gardens throughout Old Naples and Port Royal
Tickets: From $150
Dress code: Casual, comfortable walking shoes—no high heels
Chairs: Mary Schmidek, Gail Camalier
St. Matthews House Inc.
Cars on 5th Concours
Feb. 5, 10 a.m., on Fifth Avenue South
Tickets: $30, sponsorships available
Dress code: Casual
Chair: Tom O’Riordan
Naples Pathways Coalition Inc.
Paradise Coast Trail Community Celebration
Feb. 5, 1 p.m., at Baker Park
Tickets: Free
Dress code: Casual
Chair: Michelle Avola-Brown
Marco Island Center for the Arts
Annual Gala: New Beginnings
Feb. 5, 5:30 p.m., at Island Country Club
Tickets: $250
Chairs: Aldo and Mary Pat Palombo
Honoree: Dawn Henderson
Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center of Southwest Florida Inc.
Never Again, with Southwest Florida Jewish Pioneer Jack Nortman (Sunday Brunch)
Feb. 6, 11:30 a.m., at Hilton Naples
Tickets: $95
Dress code: Semi-formal
Chairs: Ellen Seigel, Sandra Lee Buxton
Jewish Historical Society of Southwest Florida Inc.
Never Again, with Southwest Florida Jewish Pioneer Jack Nortman (Sunday Brunch)
Feb. 6, 11:30 a.m., at Hilton Naples
Tickets: $95
Dress Code: Brunch, semi-formal
Chairs: Ellen Seigel, Sandra Lee Buxton
United Arts Council of Collier County Inc.
Mardi Gras Music & Art Celebration
Feb. 6, time TBD, at Paradise Coast Sports Complex
Tickets: TBD
Dress code: Mardi Gras attire
Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc.
Nick Linn Lecture Series
Feb. 7, 12 p.m., at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, Grand Lawn Pavilion and virtual
Tickets: $300 (virtual); $325-$600 (in-person, members only)
Dress code: Business-casual
Chair: Trish Benisch
The Naples Players Inc.
Front & Center Gala
Feb. 8, 6 p.m., at The Naples Players, Sugden Plaza
Tickets: TBD
Dress code: Cocktail
Chair: Cheryl Waterhouse
Opera Naples Inc.
Annual Gala Starring Joseph Calleja
Feb. 9, 5:30 p.m., at Arthrex One
Tickets: $500; sponsorships start at $5,000
Dress code: Black-tie
Chairs: Sondra Quinn, Louise Ost, Cyndy Stegemann
American Cancer Society Inc.
Imagination Ball
Feb. 11, 6 p.m., at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort
Tickets: $250
Dress code: Black-tie optional
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
Zoobilee: Feast with the Beasts
Feb. 11, 6 p.m., at Naples Zoo
Tickets: $100
Dress code: Casual chic
Chairs: Nikkie Dvorchak, David Ruben
Naples Art
Scene to be Seen
Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m., at Naples Art
Tickets: $125
Dress code: Fashion forward
Parkinson Association of Southwest Florida Inc.
23rd Annual Parkinson’s Walk
Feb. 12, 9 a.m., at Baker Park
Tickets: TBD
Dress code: Casual
Asian Professionals Association SWFL Inc.
18th Annual AsiaFest “Year of the Tiger” Celebration
Feb. 12, 11 a.m., at Mercato Event Lawn
Tickets: Free
Dress code: Outdoor-casual
Chairs: Pearl Cruz, Colin Feng
STARability Foundation Inc.
2022 STAR Gala: Light the Night
Feb. 12, 5:30 p.m., at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples
Tickets: $500
Dress code: Black-tie optional
Chairs: Holly Shapiro, Jennifer Marchionda
Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc.
Nonfiction Author Series
Feb. 14, 8:30 a.m., at the Kensington Golf & Country Club and virtual
Tickets: $250-$300
Dress code: Casual
Chair: Lew Paper
TheatreZone Inc.
TheatreZone’s Valentine Soiree
Feb. 14, 6 p.m., location TBD
Tickets: $250
Dress code: Cocktail attire
Chair: Sarann Kraushaar
Christ Child Society of Naples Inc.
Keep the Wheels Rolling
Feb. 14-March 25, virtual
Chair: Gloria Gaughan
First Tee of Naples/Collier
The Chubb Classic – Pro/Am
Feb. 15-20, 8 a.m., at Tiburón Golf Club
Tickets: $2,500
Dress code: Golf attire
Chair: Cindy Darland
Fun Time Early Childhood Academy Inc.
Signature Gala: Let’s Get Wild! Join the Safari
Feb. 17, 6 p.m., at Royal Poinciana Golf Club
Tickets: $450
Dress code: Safari attire
Chairs: Fran O’Sullivan, Lisa Sanchez
Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (CMON)
Night at the Museum
Feb. 19, 6 p.m., at CMON
Tickets: TBD
Dress Code: Superhero attire
Chairs: Sonya and Brian Sawyer
YMCA of South Collier Inc.
YMCA of South Collier Gala
Feb. 19, 6 p.m., at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort
Tickets: $225
Dress code: Cocktail
Avow Inc.
Avow’s Charity Adventure
Feb. 19, at Ferrari of Naples
Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce
Children’s Business Fair
Feb. 22, 9 a.m., at Cambier Park
Tickets: $30
Dress code: Casual
Chair: Garrett Richter
Boys & Girls Club of Collier County Inc.
Youth of the Year
Feb. 22, 5:30 p.m., at Pelican Bay
Tickets: $750
Dress code: Cocktail, semi-formal
Chair: Audrey Pengelly
Marco Island Historical Society Inc.
A Pirate’s Life for Me
Feb. 22, 5:30 p.m., at Island Country Club
Tickets: $225
Dress code: Pirate attire or smart-casual
Chairs: Jim and Allyson Richards
Naples Woman’s Club Inc.
Culinary Adventure
Feb. 23, 11:30 a.m., at various Naples restaurants
Tickets: From $150
Dress code: Dressy casual
Chair: Stacy Vermylen
Freedom Waters Foundation
Kind Mariners Ball – From Sea to Shining Sea
Feb. 24, 5:30 p.m., at Naples Sailing & Yacht Club
Tickets: $350
Dress code: Yacht attire
Chairs: Pam and Bob Karll
English-Speaking Union of the United States, Naples Branch
Annual Churchill Dinner
Feb. 24, 6 p.m., location TBD Tickets: $200
Dress code: Black-tie
Chairs: Ellen Weise, Karen Lannan
Asian Professionals Association SWFL Inc.
The 4th Annual Asian Food Fest
Feb. 25, 5 p.m., at Millennial Brewing Co.
Tickets: Free
Dress code: Outdoor-casual
Chairs: Kyle Cebull, Pearl Cruz
Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida Inc.
The Choice Affair
Feb. 26, 6 p.m., at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples
Tickets: TBD
Dress code: Cocktail attire
Voices of Naples Inc.
Singing for Scholarships Concert
Feb. 27, 3 p.m., at Naples United Church of Christ
Tickets: $25
Dress code: Business-casual
Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc.
Nick Linn Lecture Series
Feb. 28, 12 p.m., at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, Grand Lawn Pavilion and virtual
Tickets: $300 (virtual); $325-$600 (in-person, members only)
Dress code: Business-casual
Chair: Trish Benisch
Educational Pathways Academy
Growing Our Future Celebration
February, date and time TBD, at Educational Pathways Academy
Tickets: $50
Dress code: Casual
educationalpathwaysacademy.com
Hope for Haiti Inc.
Naples Celebration Event
February, details TBD
Dress code: Formal
LEE
Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife Inc.
Burrowing Owl Festival 2022
Feb. 2, time TBD, at Rotary Park Environmental Center
Dress code: Casual
Chair: Pascha Donaldson
The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools Inc.
Take Stock in Children Strides for Education 5K
Feb. 5, 7:30 a.m., at Florida Southwestern State College, Lee Campus
Tickets: $30, $25 (teachers) and kids
Dress code: Athletic attire, casual
Lee County Coalition for a Drug-Free Southwest Florida Inc.
Drug House Odyssey: A Lee County Prevention Event
Feb. 9, 5 p.m., at Lee County Civic Center
Tickets: Free
Dress code: Casual, walking shoes recommended
Chairs: Jon Engh, Cape Coral Deputy Chief of Police Lisa Barnes
“Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge
Go Wild for “Ding”
Feb. 9, 5:30 p.m., at The Community House
Tickets: $150
Dress code: Resort style
Special Equestrians Inc.
Ride-A-Thon
Feb. 12, 7:30 a.m., at Babcock Ranch
Tickets: $50
Dress code: Jeans
Chair: Jan Fifer
Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation Inc.
FGCU Day: Celebrating 25 years
Feb. 12, 10 a.m., at FGCU
Tickets: Free
Dress code: Casual
The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools Inc.
STEMtastic Day of Discovery
Feb. 12, 10 a.m., at Lee County Public Education Building
Tickets: Free
Dress code: Casual
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida Inc.
27th Annual Storybook Ball
Feb. 12, 6 p.m., at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa
Tickets: $325, sponsorships from $1,000
Dress code: Black-tie optional, themed attire
Everglades Wonder Gardens
Enchanted
Feb. 17, time TBD, at Everglades Wonder Gardens
Tickets: $225
Dress code: Cocktail
Midwest Food Bank Florida
2022 Gala Auction Fundraiser
Feb. 19, 6 p.m., at Luminary Hotel & Co.
Tickets: $150
Dress code: Formal
Chair: Kelly Apfel
American Heart Association
2022 Go Red for Women Luncheon
Feb. 22, 12 p.m., at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa
Tickets: TBD
Dress code: Red business-casual
ECHO
Long Table Farm Dinner
Feb. 22, 6 p.m., at ECHO Global Farm
Tickets: TBD
Dress code: Business-casual
Chair: Amy Wiggins
Partners for Breast Cancer Care Inc.
Give Your Heart to Breast Cancer Care Luncheon & Fashion Show
Feb. 24, 11 a.m., at Legends Golf & Country Club
Tickets: $50
Dress code: Business-casual
Chairs: Pamela Gordon, Janet Darnell, Rosemary Mitchell
Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife Inc.
2022 Burrowing Owl Festival-Wildlife & Environmental Expo
Feb. 26, 10 a.m., at Rotary Park Environmental Center
Tickets: $5
Dress code: Casual
Chair: Paul Bonasia
Florida Repertory Theatre Inc.
Florida Rep 2022 Gala
Feb. 26, 5:30 p.m., at Caloosa Sound Convention Center & Amphitheater
Tickets: $250
Dress code: Cocktail
Chairs: Renee Pesci, Dinah Bloomhall, David Fritz
Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida
March to a Million Meals
Feb. 26, details TBD, virtual on WINK TV
Home Base Veteran and Family Care Southwest Florida
Run to Home Base
February, date TBD, 7 a.m., at JetBlue Park at Fenway South
Tickets: From $35
Dress code: Athletic
Chair: Jason Cooper
MARCH
COLLIER
Friends of Foster Children Forever Inc.
15th Annual Boogie Bash
March 4, 6 p.m., at an exclusive country club in Naples
Dress attire: Cocktail attire
Chairs: Edee DeLuca & PJ Fuerstman-Meyer
The League Club Inc.
Naples Tables 2022, The Goodness of Gathering
March 2, 10 a.m., at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Tickets: $375
Dress code: Business-casual
Chair: Ann Horton
Books for Collier Kids Inc.
Stay at Home and Read Celebrating Dr.Seuss’ Birthday
March 2, 12 p.m., at various private homes in Naples and virtual
Tickets: $500 donation
Dress code: Casual
Chairs: Nora Kolmer, Mary Henrikson, Joe Charles
Child’s Path Inc.
An Evening in Monte Carlo: Bet on a Bright Future
March 3, 5:30 p.m., at the Naples Sailing & Yacht Club
Tickets: $275
Dress code: Cocktail (black, white and/or red is suggested)
Chair: Ann Horton
Conservancy of Southwest Florida Inc.
Magic Under the Mangroves
March 3, 5:30 p.m., details TBD
Chair: Terry Edwards
Pathways Early Education Center of Immokalee Inc.
Smuggler’s Cove
March 3, 5:30 p.m., at Larry and Laurie Leppo’s Chateau Leppo
Tickets: $350
Dress code: Medieval-chic or pirate attire
Chairs: Kathy Miller, Donna Issenmann
Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center of Southwest Florida Inc.
“Triumph 2022” Annual Fundraising Event
March 3, 6 p.m., at Arthrex One
Tickets: $350
Dress code: Cocktail attire
Chairs: Maureen Lerner, Nancy White, Diane McGinty
American Cancer Society Inc.
Bucket List Bash
March 5, 6 p.m., at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Tickets: $750
Dress code: Cocktail
Royal Palm Academy Inc.
Annual King’s Gala
March 5, 6:30 p.m., at The Club at Olde Cypress
Tickets: TBD
Dress code: Resort-chic
Chairs: Roxanne Bambabakis
Grace Center Foundation
Experience Ethiopia
March 5, details TBD
Immokalee Foundation Inc.
Charity Classic Pro-Am Golf Tournament
March 7, 8:30 a.m., at The Old Collier Golf Club
Tickets: $5,000, $8,500/couple (includes exclusive Pairings Party on March 6)
Dress code: Golf attire
Chair: Don Fites
Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc.
Nonfiction Author Series
March 7, 8:30 a.m., at the Kensington Golf & Country Club and virtual
Tickets: $250-$300
Dress code: Casual
Chair: Lew Paper
Gulfshore Playhouse Inc.
Bubbles, Baubles and Broadway Under the Big Top
March 7, 5 p.m., at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples
Tickets: $600; sponsorships start at $10,000
Dress code: Courageous fashion encouraged
Chairs: Patty and Jay Baker
Heil Luthringer Foundation Inc. (for MS)
Polka Dots, Pearls, Pasta & Pizza Ladies Luncheon Fundraiser
March 8, 11:30 a.m., location TBD
Tickets: $125
Dress code: Casual chic
Chair: Dr. Debbie Heil
Alliance for Period Supplies of SWFL Inc.
Party with a Purpose
March 8, details TBD
Avow Inc.
Avow Appraisal Day
March 9-10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Avow Campus
Tickets: $150
Dress code: Business-casual
Tickets: $50 for two appraisals
Marco Island Shell Club Inc.
40th Shell Show & Sale
March 10-12, 10 a.m., at New Life Community Church
Tickets: $3
The Village School of Naples
Around the World in a Knight
March 12, 5:30 p.m., at Grey Oaks Country Club
Tickets: $275
Dress code: Cocktail
Chairs: Sarah Germain, Samantha Moran, Maggie Talford
Naples Pathways Coalition Inc.
16th Annual Naples Bike Brunch
March 13, 7 a.m., at Lowdermilk Park
Tickets: $20-70
Dress code: Casual
Chair: Michelle Avola-Brown
Gargiulo Education Center
A Table at LeCirque Seaside
March 14, details TBD, at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Dress code: Black-tie optional
Panira Healthcare Clinic Inc.
Panira Clinic Annual Fundraiser
March 17, 5:30 p.m., at Naples Princess Cruises
Tickets: $90
Dress code: Business-casual
United Arts Council of Collier County Inc.
Saint Patrick’s Day Music & Art Celebration
March 17, time TBD, at Paradise Coast Sports Complex
Dress code: Green attire
Friends of Rookery Bay Inc.
Bash for the Bay
March 18, time and location TBD
Chairs: Sandra Lee, Reg Buxton
JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, South Gulf Coast Chapter)
JDRF Hope Gala
March 19, 6 p.m., at Elite Jets
Tickets: $400
Dress code: Black-tie optional
Chair: Joe P. Lacher Jr.
Magee-Womens Research Institute and Foundation
Women’s Health Symposium
March 19, 10 a.m., at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Dress code: Casual
Seacrest Country Day School
Cirque Des Arts | Seacrest Gala 2022
March 19, 6 p.m., at Seacrest Country Day School
Tickets: $250
Dress code: Formal
Chair: Madison Hunt
Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice – Catholic Charities Collier County
The Emerald Ball
March 20, 6 p.m., at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Tickets: $400
Dress code: Black-tie
Chair: Barbara Neff
Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc.
Nick Linn Lecture Series
March 21, 12 p.m., at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, Grand Lawn Pavilion and virtual
Tickets: $300 (virtual); $325-$600 (in-person, members only)
Dress code: Business-casual
Chair: Trish Benisch
Greater Naples AAUW Charitable Foundation Inc.
Celebration of Women’s History Month: Dr. Catherine Hackney, “Leading from a Feminist Soul”
March 21, 5:30 p.m., at The Quarry
Tickets: $75
Dress code: White suffragette attire
Chair: Laura Candris
Naples Woman’s Club Inc.
13th Annual Dining for Philanthropy
March 22, 6 p.m., at Naples Woman’s Club
Sponsorships: $250-$5,000
Naples Woman’s Club Inc.
Culinary Adventure
March 23, 11:30 a.m., at various Naples restaurants
Tickets: From $150
Dress code: Dressy casual
Chair: Stacy Vermylen
Neighborhood Health Clinic Inc.
Spring Luncheon
March 24, 11 a.m., at Neighborhood Health Clinic
Tickets: $125
Dress code: Country club-casual
Chair: Susana Rogers
Lighthouse of Collier Inc.
Dining in the Dark
March 24, 5:30 p.m., at Hilton Naples
Tickets: $200
Dress code: Business-casual
Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Inc.
Thursday, Power of Community
March 24, 7 p.m., location TBD
Tickets: Free
Dress code: Cocktail attire
Parkinson Association of Southwest Florida Inc.
A Step Forward, Overcoming Obstacles – Lunch and Celebrity Speaker Fundraising Event
March 25, 11 a.m., at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Tickets: TBD
Dress code: Business-casual
David Lawrence Centers Inc.
Sound Minds™ Luncheon
March 25, 12 p.m., at Arthrex One
Tickets: $100 (virtual), $250 (in-person), sponsorships available
Dress code: Business-casual
Collier Resource Center Inc. (CRC)
Mystery Party
March 25, 5 p.m., details TBD
Dress code: Cocktail
Youth Haven Inc.
Starry Nights Gala
March 26, 6 p.m., at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Tickets: $500
Dress code: Black-tie optional
Chairs: Jacqueline Ressa, Ingrid Aielli
Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc.
Nonfiction Author Series
March 28, 8:30 a.m., at the Kensington Golf & Country Club and virtual
Tickets: $250-$300
Dress code: Casual
Chair: Lew Paper
Sunlight Home of Collier County
Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show
March 29, 11 a.m. at Naples Grande Beach Resort
Tickets: $130; sponsorships available
Dress code: Spring casual
Naples Botanical Garden
Hats in the Garden
March 30, 11 a.m., at Naples Botanical Garden
Tickets: From $750; tables from $15,000
Dress Code: Garden chic with a festive chapeau
Chair: Linda Koehn
Collier County One Hundred Club Inc.
Collier County 100 Club Annual Dinner
March 30, 6 p.m., at the Naples Hilton
Tickets: $75
Dress: Semi-formal
Everglades Foundation Inc.
ForEverglades Naples
March 31, 5:30 p.m., at Arthrex One
Tickets: $750-$25,000
Dress code: Cocktail-casual
Chairs: Ellin Goetz, Marshall Field V
Marco Island Center for the Arts
2nd Annual Wine Auction and Tasting
March 31, 6 p.m., at Marco Island Center for the Arts
Tickets: $150 (before Dec. 31)/ $200 (after Dec. 31)
Dress code: Resort Casual
Chairs: Scott Gilbert, Jolee Farro, Bill and Linda Lee, Kathy Bartram
Pan-Florida Challenge Inc.
Pan-Florida Challenge Cancer Ride
March, 8 a.m., location TBD
Tickets: $55-$150
LEE
Gulfshore Opera Inc.
Style and Song Luncheon
March 3, 12 p.m., at Grey Oaks Country Club
Tickets: $75
Dress code: Business-casual
Hodges University Inc.
Putting It In Gear!
March 5, 9 a.m., at Hodges University
Tickets: Free in advance, $15 at the door
Dress code: Casual
Chairs: Leticia Pizarro, Peter Thomas
Gulfshore Opera Inc.
Gulfshore Opera Gala, Romeo & Juliet Ball
March 6, 4 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs
Tickets: $250 (gala package), $35-$75 (concert only)
Dress code: Semi-formal
Chairs: Stephanie Schwetz, Becky Wilder
ECHO
ECHO’s Global Food and Farm Festival
March 9-12, 9 a.m., ECHO Global Farm and virtual
Tickets: TBD
Dress code: Casual
Chair: John R. Smith
Community Cooperative Inc.
Sam Galloway, Jr. & Friends Soup Kitchen Benefit
March 10, 5:30-10 p.m., at Sam Galloway Ford
Tickets: $200
Dress code: TBD
Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Inc.
25th Anniversary Gala & Auction
March 12, 6 p.m., at Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa
Tickets: From $200, sponsorships available
Dress code: Black-tie
Special Equestrians Inc.
Taste of Love
March 13, 5 p.m., at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon
Tickets: $100
Dress code: Casual attire
Chairs: Adele Smith, Freda Jones, Jan Fifer
Pace Center for Girls Inc., Lee County
Grande Dames Tea
March 17, 1 p.m., at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
Tickets: $60
Dress code: Tea party
Chair: Mark Blust
Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva/Zonta Foundation of Southwest Florida
Peek at the Unique
March 19, 9 a.m., in private homes on Sanibel and Captiva Islands and virtual
Tickets: TBD
Dress code: Business-casual
Chair: Judy Langley
LARC Inc.
Wine Dinner to Benefit the Lori Carroll Collins Scholarship Fund
March 19, time TBD, at Misty Morning Barn
Bonita Springs YMCA
WHY Cook Dinner
March 22, 6 p.m., at Bonita Springs YMCA
Tickets: TBD
Dress code: Business-casual
Bishop Verot Catholic High School Inc.
10th Annual Gala & Auction
March 22, time TBD, at Bishop Verot Catholic High School
Tickets: $100
Dress code: Casual
The Heights Foundation Inc.
Love Your Neighbor
March 22, time TBD, at The Heights Center
Dress code: Resort dressy
New Horizons of Southwest Florida Inc.
Spring Soiree
March 22, details TBD
Chair: Becky Willis
Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs
Annual Luncheon
March 23-24, 11 a.m., at the Performing Arts Center, Hinman Auditorium
Tickets: $73
Dress code: Business-casual
Chair: Susan Bridges
Lee County Coalition for a Drug-Free Southwest Florida Inc.
Pickleball for Prevention
March 24-27, 8 a.m., at Bonita Springs YMCA
Tickets: $50
Dress code: Athletic
Chairs: Riley Leisman, Meaghan Palumbo, Hannah Vogel
Community Pregnancy Clinics Inc.
2022 Life Saver Event
March 25, 5:30 p.m., at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa
Tickets: $720 for two
Dress code: Business attire
Chair: David Joyce
American Heart Association
2022 SWFL Heart Ball
March 26, 7 p.m., at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa
Tickets: $500
Dress code: Formal
Chair: Jason Grabowski
“Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge
Project Refuge: A Haute Couture Fashion Show Using Trash
March 31, 11:30 a.m., at The Community House
Tickets: $125
Dress code: Stylish
luncheon attire
APRIL
COLLIER
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast Inc.
Rally For Littles
April 1, 8 a.m., at Ultimate Garages
Tickets: TBD
Dress code: Casual
Chairs: Dr. James Buonavolonta, Gianluca Corso
Asian Professionals Association SWFL Inc.
The 2nd Annual International FEST2022
Apr. 2, 11 a.m., at Mercato’s Event Lawn
Tickets: Free
Dress code: Outdoor-casual
Chairs: Valerie Cope, Pearl Cruz
Multiple Sclerosis Center of Southwest Florida Inc.
A Vintage Affair
April 2, 4:30 p.m., at The Vineyards
Tickets: $400
Dress code: Black-tie
Chair: Shannon Diener
Children’s Advocacy Center of Collier County
Beach Ball Cuisine: French Market
April 2, 6 p.m., at The French Brasserie Rustique
Tickets: $400
Dress code: Casual
Community School of Naples
Angel Ball
April 2, details TBD, at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Swinging With Purpose Inc.
It’s All About the Masters 2022
April 6, 1 p.m., location TBD
Tickets: TBD
Dress code: Golf attire
Ricky King Children’s Fund
Wines Around the World
April 7, 6 p.m., at Shula’s Steak House
Tickets: $250
Dress code: Cocktail attire
Chair: Heather Tice
Children’s Advocacy Center of Collier County
Pinwheels at the Pier
April 8, 8 a.m., at Naples Pier
Tickets: Free
Dress code: Beach-casual
Celebrity Host: Peter Busch
St. Matthews House Inc.
2022 Dean Lind Memorial Golf Classic
April 11, 8:30 a.m., at Tiburón Golf Club
Tickets: $1,000, sponsorships available
Dress code: Golf attire, (no denim)
Chair: Joe Trachtenberg
The Shelter for Abused Women & Children Inc.
Bags & Bow Ties
April 13, 4 p.m., at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Tickets: $400
Dress code: Cocktail
Chairs: Roz Travis, Judi Embrescia
The Joey D. Foundation
Black & White Gala
April 20, 5 p.m., at Naples Grande Beach Resort
Tickets: $500
Dress code: Black-tie
Chairs: Jen DiPascale, Jackie Emma, Tammy Simmons
St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School
Seton 40th Anniversary Celebration Gala
April 22, 5:30 p.m., at St. Peter the Apostle Spirit Center
Tickets: $75
Dress code: Cocktail-casual
Chair: Gina Groch
Champions For Learning
Golden Apple Celebration of Teachers
April 22, 6 p.m., at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Tickets: $250
Dress code: Business attire
Chair: Denise Murphy
Gene Doyle Memorial Foundation
Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament Captain’s Meeting & Angler’s Kickoff Party
April 22, 7 p.m., at Sunshine Ace Hardware, Naples
Tickets: $100, free for tournament registrants.
Chairs: Mary Payne, Rebecca Vaccariello
Gene Doyle Memorial Foundation
Gene Doyle Fishing Tournament
April 23-24, 7 a.m., at four launch sites and inshore salt water around Collier County
Tickets: $75/child, age 6 and younger; $125/child, ages 7-15; $250/adult, age 16 and older; $625/family of four
Dress code: Casual fishing gear
Chairs: Mary Payne, Rebecca Vaccariello
Friends of the Museum of the Everglades
Tamiami Trail Anniversary
April 23, 10 a.m., at Museum of the Everglades
Tickets: Free
Dress code: Casual
Chair: Jaye Brunner
YMCA of South Collier Inc.
Taste of Marco
April 24, details TBD
St. Vincent de Paul Society, Naples
SVdP Naples Meals on Wheels Golf Tournament
April 25, time and location TBD
Dress code: Golf attire
Chairs: Joe Granda, Diane Van Parys
Naples Classical Academy
Annual Gala
April, date TBD, 6 p.m., location TBD
Tickets: $150
Dress code: Semi-formal
Chair: Bettina Adams
LEE
Home Base Veteran and Family Care Southwest Florida
Kensington Golf and Country Club’s Home Base SWFL Golf and Family Day
April 2, 10 a.m., at Kensington Golf & Country Club
Tickets: $300
Dress code: Golf attire
Chair: Gen. Fred Franks
Lee BIA Builders Care
11th Annual BBQ, Bands & Brew
April 2, 11 a.m., at Centennial Park
Tickets: $10
Dress code: Outdoor-casual
Chair: Crystal Stouten
Multiple Sclerosis Center of Southwest Florida Inc.
A Vintage Affair
April 2, 4:30 p.m., at The Vineyards
Tickets: $400
Dress code: Black-tie
Chair: Shannon Diener
SanCap Cares
SanCap Cares 22nd Annual Island Celebration (for Golisano Children’s Hospital)
April 3, 5 p.m., at The Sanctuary Golf Club and virtual
Tickets: From $1,500
Dress Code: Island cocktail
Chair: Valerie Tutor
The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools Inc.
The Golden Apple Recognition Banquet
April 8, 5:30 p.m., at Caloosa Sound Convention Center & Amphitheater
Tickets: TBD
Dress code: Black-tie
Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation Inc.
FGCU: 25th Anniversary Gala
April 9, 6 p.m., at Alico Arena
Tickets: TBD
Dress code: Semi-formal
Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Inc. (SCCF)
Beer in the Bushes
April 16, 6 p.m., at SCCF
Tickets: TBD
Clinic for Rehabilitation of Wildlife Inc. (CROW)
Southern Comfort
April 22, details TBD
Best Buddies Southwest Florida
Southwest Florida Friendship Walk
April 30, 7 a.m., at Miromar Outlets
Tickets: Free
Dress: Casual
Chair: Jennifer Mackler
The Family Initiative Inc.
2nd Annual Autism Acceptance Awards
April 30, 6:30 p.m., location TBD
Tickets: TBD
Dress code: Smart casual
MAY
COLLIER
Naples Therapeutic Riding Center Inc.
Kentucky Derby Party
May 7, 4 p.m., at Naples Therapeutic Riding Center
Tickets: $125
Dress code: Derby-inspired
naplestherapeuticridingcenter.org
Marco Island Center for the Arts
9th Annual Golf Tournament
May 7, time TBD, at Island Country Club
Tickets: TBD
Chair: Bruce Robertson
Redlands Christian Migrant Association Inc. (RCMA)
Lipman Family Farms Golf Classic
May 14, 7:30 a.m., at Naples Heritage Golf and Country Club
Tickets: From $275, sponsorships starting at $1,000
Dress code: Golf attire
Chairs: Jaime Weisinger, Michael Foley
Humane Society Naples Inc.
Dancing with the Local Stars-Naples
May 19, 6 p.m., at Artis—Naples
Tickets: TBD
Dress code: Dressy casual
Chairs: Brad Jamison, Dr. Cyndi Yag-Howard
LEE
LARC Inc.
4th Annual Aiming for Ability Clay Shooting Fundraiser
May 6, 8:30 a.m., at Sarasota Trap Skeet & Sporting Clays
New Horizons of Southwest Florida Inc.
Annual Golf Tournament
May 7, time TBD, at West Bay Club
Dress code: Golf attire
Chair: Wendy Kephart
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida Inc.
11th Annual Goodwill Golf Classic
May 22, 8:30 a.m., at River Hall Country Club
Tickets: $125/golfer, $500/foursome
Dress code: Country club-casual
March of Dimes Inc.
March for Babies
May 22, time and location TBD
JUNE
COLLIER
Collier County Hunger & Homeless Coalition Inc.
Ongoing Campaign to End Senior Citizen Homelessness
June 30, details TBD, virtual
collierhomelesscoalition.networkforgood.com
JULY
COLLIER
Pathways Early Education Center of Immokalee Inc.
Pathways 4th of July Cruise
July 4, 7 p.m., on Naples Princess
Tickets: $150
Dress code: Casual, patriotic
Chairs: Pathfinders Auxiliary Club
Friends of Foster Children Forever Inc.
Friends of Foster Care/Back to School Shoes
July, time and date TBD, at Golden Gate Community Center
Dress code: Casual
Chair: Julie McLeod
Guadalupe Center Inc.
Guadalupe/Snyderman’s Shoes Back to School
July at Snyderman’s Shoes of Naples
Dress code: Casual
Chair: Jeanne Nealon
LEE
Zonta Club of Bonita Springs-Estero
July Social & Member Recruitment
July 21, 5:30 p.m., time and location TBD
Tickets: Free
Chair: Carol Sissman
zontabonitaestero.eventbrite.com
Multicultural Centre of Southwest Florida Inc.
The 23nd Annual Big Backpack Event
July, time TBD, at Fort Myers Skatium
SPRING
COLLIER
Domestic Animal Services
Pets in the Park
Spring, details TBD
Tickets: Free (fee for adoptions)
Dress code: Casual
Chair: Darcy Andrade
First Tee of Naples/Collier
Golf Marathon
Details TBD
Tickets: Free, donation based on holes played
Dress code: Golf attire
Chair: Cindy Darland
Kiwanis Club of Northside Naples
Reverse Raffle
Spring, details TBD, virtual
northsidenapleskiwanis.portalbuzz.com
LEE
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida Inc.
Business Hall of Fame
Spring, date and time TBD
Dress code: Business attire
Chair: Stacy L. Herring
Ride Nature Corp.
Wake Church
Date TBD, 10 a.m., at Revolution Cable Park
Tickets: $15
Dress code: Swimsuits
