BEACH DAY BENEFIT FOR DELNOR WIGGINS PASS STATE PARK November 1, 2010

 

 

 

 

  

SAT.-NOV. 20, 2010

 

• NOON-8:30 p.m. •

Beach activites, sunset social, food & fun!

 

 

– A FUN day at the beach could help our very own Delnor-WigginsPass State Park. On Saturday, November 20th from noon to 8:30 p.m., the Friends of Delnor-Wiggins

Pass State Park will host “Green Flash,” a Sunset Celebration fundraiser event.

Throughout the afternoon, guests will enjoy guided kayaking, boat tours, scavenger hunt, auction, and a

gorgeous Southwest Florida sunset. To top off the day, guests will enjoy a Green Flash sunset toast, a

delicious array of gourmet hors d’oeuvres and hot food stations created by The Turtle Club and served

at Moraya Bay, both, event partners and neighbors of the park. Ending the night will be just as exciting

with a beach bonfire, storytelling and live entertainment. Make your day at the beach count at the Green

Flash benefit on Saturday, November 20th.

The half-day benefit will fund new park interpretive signs to improve educational opportunities for all our

area residents and guests. Tickets are $125 per person and include the entire half-day of activities, Green

Flash toast, food, complimentary beer and wine, plus great entertainment. For tickets and information, call

(239) 398-7687 or visit DelnorWiggins.org to register and pay online.

 

 

 

CAMEO TO RAISE MONEY FOR LEE COUNTY SENIORS! October 20, 2010

Last year, a group of local businesses formalized their decade-long commitment to the seniors of Lee County and formed CAMEO of Lee County Inc (for Cooperative Associates Marketing Elderly Options).  During this past year, CAMEO has worked diligently to raise funds to help where needed, and is proud to announce that their year-to-date total of donated funds is over $5000.

On Wednesday, November 3^rd, CAMEO is planning its second annual fundraiser – “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” – at PASEO in Ft. Myers.  Like last year’s fundraiser, this one will be full of opportunity for all attendees to win great prizes, including weekend vacations, gift baskets, sporting event tickets, and much more.  The event will be hosted by DJ Dave Alexander, the voice of the Everblades, and feature music, dancing, games of skill, silent auction, and more.

 
“Last year, CAMEO worked hard to raise money to help our local seniors, and we are proud of the job that we did”, says CAMEO’s Marcy Roemer-Smith, chairperson of the fundraising committee.  “This year, we have doubled our goal, and hope to be able to put $10,000 towards social programs and services for our area seniors”.

Tickets for this event are a $30 donation and include admission, appetizers, and a raffle ticket.  Cash bar available.   For more information on CAMEO or to purchase tickets, please contact Dave Kelly at 239-823-3542.

FLORIDA EVERBLADES STAR TOM BUCKLEY TO COME OUT OF RETIREMENT TO PLAY IN DAUGHTER’S MEMORIAL GAME September 28, 2010

 

NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT AT THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL TO BENEFIT

The Lee Memorial Health System announces that Florida Everblades star and jersey-retiree Tom Buckley will take the ice on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m. to honor his daughter, Piper Lynne Buckley, who passed away on Christmas Day 2009 at only three years of age. 

The “Pack it For Piper” game will take place at Germain Arena and will feature Tom Buckley and other Florida Everblades alumni as “Piper’s All-Stars” taking on the current Florida Everblades roster.  Former Florida Everblades players scheduled to play with Buckley are: Michael Grenzy, Jason Prokopetz, Colin Nicholson, Brandon Coatler, Ryan Brindley, Brent McDonald, Marc Magliarditi, Keith Anderson, Jim Brown, Bill Kinkel, Mark Pagnutti, Terry Lindgren and fan favorite and fellow jersey-retiree Reggie Berg will fly in to take the ice to honor Piper in support of The Children’s Hospital. 

Silent and live auctions including game-worn jerseys will also give guests an extra opportunity to help save the lives of our community’s tiniest babies. 

Said event organizer Ernie Hartlieb of The Florida Everblades, “We have all been deeply affected by what Tom and Heather have been through during this incredibly sad time.  We have been inspired by their desire to help save the lives of other tiny babies at The Children’s Hospital and wanted to show our support.  Tom was a very impactful Florida Everblades player for many years and his jersey hangs in our rafters because of his many contributions.  We now want to rally around him to show our support and respect for this devastating loss.”

Added Kathy Bridge-Liles, V.P. Women’s & Children’s Services, The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, “We are incredibly grateful to the Buckley and Holland families for their amazing support in a time of grief.  Their gift of two GE Giraffe beds to our NICU this past summer has already saved lives and we are deeply moved that they continue to raise money in Piper’s honor to help save our tiniest of patients.” 

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling the Germain Arena Box Office at 239-948-PUCK (7825). 

All proceeds will benefit the life-saving care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida.  Piper was born on Oct. 21, 2006 weighing only 3.9lbs.  She was saved by the NICU.

ONLINE AUCTION BENEFITS THE SHELTER September 15, 2010

The Shelter for Abused Women & Children

The Shelter for Abused Women & Children  is pleased to offer its first online auction, part of the 11th annual Mending Broken Hearts with Hope Luncheon, a New York City Family Holiday Package featuring four tickets to the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular presenting the world-famous Rockettes!    Bids for the NYC Family Holiday Package will be accepted on the Events page of The Shelter’s website starting Thursday, September 16 at 6:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 15, 2010, EST, at http://www.naplesshelter.org/how-you-can-help/shelter-events.   The NYC Family Holiday Package includes:   Radio City Christmas Spectacular Marriott hoteltickets for four (4) One-night stay in a luxury Mad Hatter’s Tea Party for four (4) at Alice’s Tea Cup La Maison du Chocolat $30 Gift Certificate and $18 Canister of Tasse de Chocolat F.A.O. Schwarz $100 Gift Card Canine Styles $100 Gift Card Spring Flowers Eli Zabar $150 Gift Basket delivered to hotelChildren’s Boutique $150 Gift Card E.A.T./   The minimum bid for this exciting adventure is $800. The NYC Family Holiday Package is valued at $1,542 – $2,022 (variability due to hotel stay). The winner will be notified by email. All proceeds from the online auction benefit the life-transforming programs and services of The Shelter.   Bids will be accepted online at http://www.naplesshelter.org/how-you-can-help/shelter-events  starting at 6:00 a.m. on September 16 with the final bid being accepted at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 15, 2010, EST.   The Shelter’s 11th annual Mending Broken Hearts with Hope Luncheon takes place on Friday, February 18, 2011, at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, and features Robin Givens as keynote speaker.   Sponsorship are available; seats are $300/person. For more information call 239.775.3862, ext. 211, or email mgreen@naplesshelter.org

LACES OF LOVE August 2, 2010

Naples Area Board of REALTORS® is holding a Charity Event for Laces of Love on Friday August 13^th from 5:30pm – 9pm.   It is a “Sock Hop” themed event with a car show by West Coast Muscle Car Club of Florida (weather permitting for car show).

It will be held at NABOR, 1455 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, Florida 34109.

The MISSION of LACES of LOVE is to provide new shoes to low income and disadvantaged children and to educate the public on the needs of those children.

There will be dance shows, a live auction, raffle drawings and contest prizes for best costume, dance contest and even a hula hoop contest.  Live music and entertainment will be performed by “Made in Brooklyn”.  Catering will be provided by Artichoke & Company, with a cash bar.

Ticket price is only $20 per person, includes food, one drink ticket (beer or wine), and the car show by West Coast Muscle Car Club.  Attendees are encouraged to bring a new pair of tennis shoes (any size) for Laces of Love.  Please register at www.NABOR.com.

For More information visit www.NABOR.com.

‘SAVE OUR SOMEDAY’ BENEFIT CONCERT FOR THE CALUSA NATURE CENTER July 20, 2010

 

A200 will headline Save Our Someday, a fund-raising concert augmented by family fun and environmental education at Riverside Park in Bonita Springs on Sunday, August 1^st , to benefit the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium and their current efforts to care for birds affected by the Gulf oil catastrophe.
Local donations have sponsored the event and 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium, which is building several new aviaries to house and care for birds injured and/or displaced by the Gulf Oil Disaster.

 ”We took immediate action and now we are preparing for whatever this disaster hands our community. Everyone says the oil won’t reach our shores, but what they don’t understand is that it will still affect our area.”  Jennifer Cleary, Executive Director of the Center said, “The community support we are receiving speaks volumes about Lee county residents’ concerns.”
“The idea for this event simply came from noticing that people were feeling very helpless about the situation in the Gulf,” said Save Our Someday organizer Angel Sanchez. “This is a really great way to make an impact on a local level.  All of the bands, vendors, sponsors and organizations are all local.  That is very important to me.” 

The name of the event was inspired by the Rob Thomas song ‘Someday’.  Event organizers were able to reach Thomas, thru his manager, and have been given license to use the song as the official anthem for the event and in any radio/TV ads pertaining to the event.  “He has been incredibly generous, lending us a hand however he can,” says Sanchez.  “It is humbling to have so many wonderful people support this event.”
A200 will play at 6 p.m. Also scheduled to play: The Downbeat Brigade, The CTO High Voltage Band, Strange Arrangement, Banana Logic and DVS.  The bands offer a variety of music, “Something for everyone!” states Sanchez.  “And the best part is all of these incredible bands have donated their time for this cause….WOW!”
A Family Fun Area by Xtreeme Family Fun will feature a bounce house, slide and games and face painting will be provided by The Art League of Bonita Springs. There is an entire section of the park designated for environmental and educational booths.   Other organizations that will be on hand:  Ostego Bay Foundation, Red Cross, Sierra Club and CROW.  Some local food vendors that will be on-hand: Stevie Tomato’s, Russell’s Clam Bake, Jumbo Lump Joe’s, Royal Scoop Ice Cream and more to come.

A silent auction will consist of artwork donated by local artists and 5 raffles will consist of gift packages loaded with donations from local businesses.  Some of the event sponsors include: TIB Bank, Tech-Tronics, Beasley Broadcasting, Veolia Environmental Services and Lightning Radio.

Admission to the 1-7 p.m. event $5. Advance tickets will go on sale July 26^th at Infinity Spa & Salon in Fort Myers and TIB Bank in Bonita Springs.
SOS is seeking volunteers for the event.
“Anyone that wants to be involved or help out is MORE than welcome.  It is shaping up to be a really fantastic event!” Sanchez said.
For more information, contact Sanchez at saveoursomeday@yahoo.com or thru the event website www.saveoursomeday.com.

VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED June 24, 2010

Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction Will Make Wishes Come True

 Make-A-Wish Foundation^® of Southern Florida  and P.O.L.O. Club of Lee County are excited to announce that the 6^th Annual P.O.L.O. Club Bachelor & Bachelorette Auction will take place on Thursday, November 11, 2010, in Fort Myers.

The  P.O.L.O. Club of Lee County is currently looking for committee members to help plan this fun and exciting event. Committee members will help organize the auction, logistics, entertainment and food & beverages, plus they will get to meet the bachelors and bachelorettes first. If you have event-planning skills and contacts and a flair for fun and fabulous festivities, your expertise is welcome.

Come mix and mingle with the hottest singles in Southwest Florida, while helping to make heartfelt wishes come true for local children who are facing life-threatening medical conditions. All proceeds from the 6^th Annual P.O.L.O. Club Bachelor & Bachelorette Auction will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida.

For more information about becoming a committee member, making donations or granting wishes, please contact Connie Martin at 239-992-9474 or cmartin@sflawish.org or visit www.sfla.wish.org.

ABOUT THE P.O.L.O. CLUB OF LEE COUNTY

Founded in 1989, P.O.L.O. Club of Lee County has established a long track record for fulfilling its mission in SWFL and has raised over $350,000 for local charities with events like the annual Bachelor Auction.  The community-minded membership is a reliable resource for event organizers who regularly invite P.O.L.O. volunteers to help with event logistics. Scheduled activities include beach cleanups at Lovers Key State Park, quarterly meetings, monthly dinner club and a full schedule of social events. For more information on membership or becoming engaged in your community, call 239-770-4433 or visit the website at www.clubpolo.com.

ABOUT THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION

The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. The Southern Florida chapter grants a wish every 17 hours and has granted more than 7,000 wishes since its inception 26 years ago. With the average cost of a wish being $5,000, the Foundation relies on fundraisers, corporate support and donations from the public to bring sunshine into the lives of families when they need it most. To help share the power of a wish^®, call 239-992-WISH or visit the web site at www.sfla.wish.org.

MARCH EVENTS AT THE SWFL SYMPHONY February 17, 2010

 

Framing the past- Inspiring the Future

March 5^th, 5-7pm- Opening Reception

Southwest Florida Symphony’s 50^th Anniversary Art Exhibit

A Juried Art Competition at the Alliance for the Arts

Unveiling of an authentic painting created by internationally acclaimed artist,

Darryl Pottorf.

Awards will be announce at 6pm

Exhibit will be open to the public March 5th-27^th

Swing with the Symphony

Sunday March 7, 8am-4pm

Golf Tournament and Sunday Brunch

Plantation Golf and Country Club

Annual Fundraising Event

Enjoy a day of golf and a beautiful brunch at the Plantation Golf and Country Club.  Includes live and silent auctions.

Star Spangled Pops

March 12 / 13, 8pm Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall

“A special tribute to Maestro Erich Kunzel”
Joseph Caulkins conducts

Special Guests: Max Quinlan

                        Mark Willett

                        Zachary Prince

                        Symphony Youth Chorus

Raise your flags and honor the spirit of America with music that will inspire and make everyone swell with pride.  Enjoy favorites such as Yankee Doodle Dandy, Stars and Stripes Forever as well as Liberty Fanfare and God Bless the USA. Tickets $16-$52.

Bach & More
March 19, 7:30pm The Village Church at Shell Point

March 21, 7pm Schein Hall, BIG ARTS! on Sanibel

Michael Hall conducts
Special Guests: Dione Chandler

            SWFL Symphony Chamber Chorus

            VAUGHAN WILLIAMS:    Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis

            JS BACH:  Oboe Concerto in G minor (Dione Chandler, oboe)

            CPE BACH:  Sinfonia

SCHUBERT: Mass in G

Rich in soaring strings, this concert features two celebrated Bach works (from father and son), a dazzling oboe solo and Schubert’s Mass in G with the angelic voices of the Symphony Chamber chorus.  This is music at its best-varied, supremely crafted and beautiful in every note. Tickets $20-$25.

A Musical Journey

Symphony Youth Orchestra

March 22, 7:00pm South Fort Myers High School

Michael Hall conducts

Youth Orchestra

 Sinfonietta

 Chamber Groups

The 2^nd place Concerto Competition winner will be honored.

Featuring Czech composer Smetana’s The Moldau, we take you on a captivating journey down the river as it winds through the dense forest, along the countryside, rich in splendor of days gone by. Tickets $7.00.

Passion and Fury

March 27, 8pm, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall

Michael Hall conducts

Special Guest: Gleb Ivanov, pianist

RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto #2
SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony #10

The concert showcases two enormously popular Russian works- Rachmaninoff’s beloved Piano Concerto #2, a brilliant example of Russian romanticism, and Shostakovich’s monumental Symphony #10.  Composed months after Stalin’s death, Symphony #10 is a dramatic work of epic proportions.  Challenging and introspective, guaranteed to take listeners on a provocative journey. Tickets $16-$52.

For more information or to order tickets, contact the Southwest Florida Symphony Box Office at 12651 McGregor #4-403 at 239.418.1500 or visit www.swflso.org.

SILENT AUCTION February 11, 2010

Young Chicks, Old Bags designer purse silent auction

Join Junior Achievement for a night under the stars and in the bag

 Would you like a chance to win a designer purse for a not so designer price? Join Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida at Bell Tower Shops for the 3rd Annual Young Chicks, Old Bags event. 

 The fun ladies event will begin with a silent auction of fabulous designer purses; some new and others previously loved. Festivities will continue with raffle prizes, food and drink specials, live music, fashion events and free goodies. 

 Proceeds from the event will directly benefit Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida

Who:     Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida

What:    Young Chicks, Old Bags designer purse auction

When:   March 4, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: Bell Tower Shops

Cost:     $5/Guest

            Do you have a beloved bag you would like someone to adopt?  Junior Achievement can find it a good home, call Cecilia St. Arnold, program director, for more information at 239-225-2590 or cstarnold.ja@sfwdb.org.

            Junior Achievement is the world’s largest organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. Through a dedicated volunteer network, Junior Achievement provides in-school and after-school programs for students which focus on three key content areas: work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy. In 2009, more than 9,500 students in Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties were reached and taught the “economics of life.”  Today, 138 individual area operations reach 4 million students in the United States, with an additional 5 million students served by operations in 120 other countries worldwide.

            For additional information about Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida, contact Karen Hargrove at 239-225-2590 or khargrove.ja@sfwdb.org, or visit www.JASWFL.org on the Web.

HOLLYWOOD COLLECTABLES ANYONE? May 27, 2009

Are you in need of some Hollywood Collectibles? Maybe Marilyn Monroe’s coffee table or Elvis Presley’s prescription bottles……if so, YOU are in luck because these items and some others are going up for auction. You can check out the items in person at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas or online at www.JuliensAuctions.com 

The auction takes place June 26th.