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Welcome
to Calendar of Events
Naples, Bonita Springs Florida
Special Events for
Summer 2008 |
| Date | Event/Location | | For
Groups, Clubs and Regularly Scheduled Monthly Events - click
here | July
1-31
| Naples
Preserve Boardwalk.
Open Dawn to Dusk Daily. 1600 Fleischmann Blvd. An elevated boardwalk enables
visitors to take a .4 mile self-guided tour through an ecosystem that once comprised
most of early Naples. The boardwalk design allows for the interaction of wildlife
and flora throughout the entire site. |
| Ongoing | For
LOST or FOUND PETS Visit:
http://www.naples-usa.com/lost-pets.htm
If you've lost a bird in Florida or elsewhere, visit: 911parrotalert |
July
1-30 | Welcome
a pet into your life this July!
Visit
our shelter or view our adoptable pets online and consider welcoming a new addition
to your home this July. As Collier County's premier no-kill shelter and adoption
center, we work hard each and every day to save lives and bring joy to families
by facilitating a healthy and happy transition from our shelter to your home.
Please stop by or visit today & support our critically important work.View
all of our pets online HERE!
We are adopting
our kittens at Petsmart on Pine Ridge Rd. in Naples from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on
Saturdays and Sundays. | | Ongoing | Adopt
a Greyhound, National
Site for Greyhounds:
http://www.adopt-a-greyhound.org/ |
July
1-31 | Nature
Walk - Led by a naturalist - Naples Preserve, 1690
9th Street North, Naples. Free. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays from 11 a.m. to
noon. | | Ongoing | Humane
Society's Adoption Center, 370
Airport-Pulling Road North in Naples. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. You'll always find a wide selection of pets, and all of them have
had a medical exam, testing and treatments when necessary. Included in the adoption
price is the pet's current vaccinations, sterilization surgery, county license,
ID microchip and a 14-day health guarantee.
Telephone (239) 643-1555.
www.collierhumanesoc.org/
View Pets Online: www.petfinder.org/ |
July
1-31 | Live
Music, Paddy Murphy's.
457 5th Avenue South, Naples. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 10 p.m. to
2 a.m. | | Ongoing | The
Conservancy's Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (WRC) )
tends to wild animals who have been hurt. Each month, the center receives and
cares for more than 100 injured wildlife. In a year, the WRC provides care and
nurses back to health nearly 2,500 animals with close to 50 percent being successfully
returned to the wild. Patients at the WRC include birds, mammals and reptiles.
In addition to its behind-the-scenes hospital for injured animals, permanent residents
including owls, hawks, pelicans and a bald eagle are outside for public viewing.
If you find an injured animal, please call 239-262-CARE
(2273). | July
1-31 | Live
Music, Handsome Harry's.
1205 Third Street South, Naples. Jazz or Pop. Sundays-Thursdays, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. |
Ongoing | Audubon
Society. Call
for information. 239-643-7822. |
July
1-31 | Live
Music, Paddy Murphy's.
457 5th Avenue South, Naples. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 10 p.m. to
2 a.m. | Ongoing
| Southwest
Florida Jobs can be found at WorkSWFL.com. Resource
for employment in the Southwest Florida Naples, Bonita Springs area. Employers
can also post positions.
http://www.workswfl.com/ |
July
1-29 | The
Battle of the Bands.
Ultra Naples, 15495 U.S. 41 North #111, Naples. Tuesdays from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Area bands duke it out for big Prizes and bragging rights every Tuesday night.
| Ongoing
| Kowiachobee
Animal Preserve, a nonprofit educational and hands-on learning facility
at 2861 Fourth Ave. S.E. in Golden Gate Estates, is home to 60-plus animals. They
include African spotted and black leopards, panthers, horses, goats, fowl, birds,
prairie dogs, etc. Visits to Kowiachobee are arranged by appointment only, Information:
239-352-5387. | July
1-29 | Story
Time, Barnes & Noble,
5377 Tamiami Trl N, Naples. Tuesdays at 10 a.m. All ages. |
Daily
| Canoeing,
camping and saltwater fishing, daily,
Collier-Seminole State Park, 20200 U.S. 41 E., Naples. Canoe rental: hour, $5.30;
day, $26.50; camping, $19.80, reservations (800) 326-3521; fishing, launch, $3.18.
Park entry, $4, eight people and vehicle. 239-394-3397. Open from 8 a.m. until
sundown 365 days a year. | July
2-31
| Musical:
"The Secret Garden" Sugden Community Theatre,
701 5th Avenue South, Naples, Fl. Tickets cost $35 for adults and $10 for students,
and are available at The Naples Players Box Office at 701 5th Avenue South in
downtown Naples, or by calling 239 263-7990 or on the web at www.naplesplayers.org.
The show is on stage: Wednesdays - Sundays at 8 p.m. |
Ongoing
| Sweet
Liberty Sailing Tours offers two- and three-hour cruises on a sailing catamaran,
featuring dissertations on dolphins, shelling trips to an island and two-hour
sunset cruises. Boats sail from Naples City Dock, 880 12th Ave. S. 239-793-3525.
website: http://www.sweetliberty.com/. |
July
2-31
| NTN
- Buzztime Trivia - Stevie Tomatos.
Play along TV. 5310 Shirley St. Naples. 15215 Collier Blvd # 301, Naples. |
Daily
| The
Edge Skatepark,
Featuring ramps, rails and pyramids for more skating thrills. 10AM to 3PM Adults
only – Bike or Skate Monday to Friday unless no school. 4PM to 9PM All Ages
Monday through Thursday, 4PM to 10PM All Ages Friday, 11am to 10 pm all ages Saturday,
12pm to 6pm all ages Sunday, Bike Sessions only – Monday and Thursday, Skatepark
membership is required to use The Edge facilities. Membership requires an insurance
waiver form, plus a parent or guardian's signature for members under 18 years
of age. Helmet, knee, elbow and wrist pads are required at all times. 1600 Fleischmann
Blvd Naples. (239) 213-3027. |
July
2-30 | Open
Mic Night at Bayshore Coffee.
3570 Bayshore Drive, Naples. 7 p.m. Area musicians come out to jam from 7 p.m.
to 11 p.m. Join us for an unpredictable night of great music. |
Ongoing
| Nautilus
Boat Tours offers 90-minute sunset and nature cruises,
which both include ecosystem education, from the Vanderbilt Beach Marina, across
from the Ritz-Carlton, Naples, into the gulf. Call for availability; reservations
recommended. 239-597-4408. | July
2
| Old
Naples Walking Tour.
9 a.m. Palm Cottage - Collier County Historical Society, 137 12th Avenue South,
Naples. $15 or $10 for members. |
Ongoing
| Swimming
Programs - YMCA Swim
Lessons, Competitive swim team - Swim Florida, Water Fitness, Masters Swimming,
Water Polo, Scuba Classes, Diving Lessons, Pool Parties. http://www.ymcanaples.org/
| July
2-30
| Sea
Turtle Talk, Delnor-Wiggins
Pass State Park, Off of Immokalee Road, Naples. Participants will learn more about
the sea turtles' lifestyle and their fight for survival. To register, call 597-6196
or stop by the Ranger Station. Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. For more than one person
per vehicle, the charge is $5, $3 for one driver and $1 for those who bike or
walk into the park. |
Ongoing
| The
Double Sunshine - Sightseeing Cruises & Sunset Cruises - Bay Fishing, Deep
Sea Fishing.
Double Sunshine Sightseeing Cruises 1-1/2 hours of narrated fascination, designed
especially for those interested in the natural beauty, wildlife and history of
Naples. We’ll sail beside mangrove islands inhabited by an abundance of
bird life including the bald eagle. Dolphin and manatee may thrill you with a
playful appearance as you see the beautiful waterfront homes of Port Royal. Sunset
Cruises The same magical 1-1/2 hour narrated sightseeing cruise departs one hour
before sunset, affording you plenty of time to enjoy the splendor of a Naples
sunset, as Mother Nature paints the western sky with flaming colors, and best
of all Dolphin(s) are normally visible on every cruise. 239.263.4949. |
July
2-30 | Munchin'
in the Mangroves,
Learn about the unique feeding habits of various native fish and invertebrates
in the center's 2,300-gallon aquarium as Rookery Bay's naturalist provides their
daily meal. Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, 300 Tower Road, Naples.
Wednesdays, Fridays at 11:00 a.m. Free - $5. |
Ongoing
| Headquarters
Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Drive, offers story times for a variety of age groups
at various times. Call for specifics. 593-0870. The branches also offer story
times for various age groups. Pre-registration is required. East Naples Branch,
8787 U.S. 41 E., 775-5592. Estates Branch, 1266 Golden Gate Blvd. W., 455-8088.
Golden Gate Branch, 4898 Coronado Parkway, 455-1441. Immokalee Branch, 417 North
First St., Immokalee, 657-2882. Marco Island Branch, 210 South Heathwood Drive,
Marco Island, 394-3272. Naples Branch, 650 Central Ave., 262-6853. Vanderbilt
Beach Branch, 788 Vanderbilt Beach Road, 597-8444. |
July
3-21 | Basic
Boating and Seamanship Skills Program, 7 p.m., USCG Auxiliary, Flotilla 93
($55). | Ongoing
| Drop
Off Old Cell Phones to Help Animals!
Recycle by dropping them off at the gift shop at Naples Zoo. Drop Off Times: Phones
can be dropped off at the Zoo 7 days a week during normal zoo hours from 9:30
to 5:30 in The ZOO Gift Shop. Zoo admission is not required. 1590 Goodlette-Frank
Road. (239) 262-5409. | July
3-31 | Quiz
Night , Thursdays, 8:30 p.m., English Pub - English Pub - Naples, 2408 Linwood
Avenue, Naples. | | Ongoing | Naples
Sail and Power Squadron Sailing Classes, Naples
Sail and Power Squadron Headquarters, 297 Airport Road. For more information call
239-643-2702. | July
3-31
| Thursday
Night Cookout - Artichoke and Company, 4370
Gulf Shore Blvd N # 704, Naples. Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy a taste
of Germany every Thursday night as Artichoke & Company serves authentic Rhineland
delicacies such as bratwurst, plus hot dogs and a variety of other treats. |
July
3-31
| Singles
Network of Naples, Inn
at Pelican Bay, 800 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples. Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 9
p.m. | July
3
| Village
Nights, Village
on Venetian Bay, 4200 Gulfshore Blvd. N, Naples. Thursday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Join
us the first Thursday of every month for live music, waterfront dining and shopping
throughout The Village on Venetian Bay. See some of the hottest cars from Bentley,
Jaguar, and Aston Martin of Naples on display, as well as a Nor-Tech boat courtesy
of Naples Harbour Yacht Club. |
July
3-31
| Free
computer class.
Meets in the education building Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 15600 Tamiami
Trl N, Naples. Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free. All ages. |
July
3-31
| Wine
Tasting, Thursdays
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Tara Steak and Lobster House ($10). |
July
3-31
| Winestyles
Wine Tasting. Thursdays, Fridays between 6:00pm and 8:00pm. WineStyles Riverchase,
11228 North Tamiami Trail, Naples. |
July
4
| Fourth
of July Parade. 10
a.m., Fifth Avenue South. | July
4
| Star
Spangled Bonita Party in the Park. 9
a.m. to 1 p.m., Bonita Springs Community Hall. 27381 Old US 41, Bonita Springs.
Friday, July 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., guests can enjoy live music, refreshments,
a pie contest and children's games and activities at Community Hall off of Old
US 41 Road. | July
4
| U.S.
Naval Academy Band Jazz Ensemble Concert. 4
p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 250 Sixth St. S., Naples (Free). |
July
4
| Independence
Day Fireworks Celebration Concert. Exciting
pyrotechnics light the sky over the historic Naples Pier. 9 p.m. |
July
4-25
| Salsa
Social - Every
Friday featuring DJ "El Nino," a group lesson by Nery Garcia & Tanja
Kensinger from 8-9 p.m., a practice session from 9-10 p.m. and a Miami social
from 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Cost is $12 for the night, lessons included, or $5 for the
social only. The Crystal Ballroom. |
July
4-25
| Fortune
Teller, Bha! Bha! A Persian Bistro,
Fridays
from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. 847 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples. Free. |
July
4-25 | Friday
Night Dance Party. Bambusa,
600 Goodlette-Frank Road North, Fridays from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. |
July
5-27 | Flea
and Farmers Market. Saturdays,
Sundays from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Collier County Fairgrounds, 751 39th Ave. NE,
Naples. | July
5
| Naples
Zoo Free Admission. For
Collier residents when entering before 11 a.m. Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens,
1590 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples. Regular Price: Sundays-Saturdays from 9:30
a.m. to 5:30 p.m. $9.95 - $15.95. |
July
5-26 | Groove
to the beat with French club and '80's music.
Bamboo Cafe, 755 12th Ave S, Naples. Saturdays from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Free. |
July
5-29 | Karaoke
- The Pickled Parrot.
1100 6th Avenue South, Naples. Saturdays, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. |
July
6,20
| Humane
Society Naples Pet Loss Support Group. Noon
to 1:30 p.m., Humane Society Naples (Free). 370 Airport Road North, Naples. |
July
6-27 | Open
pool tournament - Breaktime Lounge.
4630 Gulfstream Drive, Naples. Sundays at 6 p.m. |
July
7-28
| Kid
Zoo Arts & Crafts. Mondays,
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Campers will spend the day romping and playing in the playground.
We will challenge them to race against the clock on the Obstacle Course, test
their climbing skills on the rock wall, play some 2-on-2 basketball and soccer.
Along with all of the physical play the children will have the opportunity
to think creatively with daily Arts & Crafts, lots of costumes for dress-up
and the Imagination Area. Campers will also break into groups to form "Rock
Bands", playing instruments and singing karaoke. 26251 Tamiami Trail South,
Suite 18, Bonita Springs. | July
7-28 | Jazz
Jam with Jebry and Friends,
Mondays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Island Pub, 600 Neapolitan Way, Naples. |
July
10
| Evening
on Fifth. 6:30
p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Fifth Avenue South, Naples. Free community event featuring
live music presented by local talent on sidewalk locations, Sugden Plaza and Park
Street one evening per month. For further information, please call 239-435-3742. |
July
12-31
| 10
Illustrated: An NAA Members' Photography Exhibition
- The von Liebig Art Center (Free). Sundays - Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
| July
17
| Thursdays
on Third. 7
p.m. to 10 p.m., Third Street South, Third Street, Naples. Entertainment. Thursday,
up and down Third Street South, Naples. 261-8936. |
July
18
| A
Sea Turtle’s Hurdles
- Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center. 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm. Learn about the
sea turtles of Florida and what the Rookery Bay Reserve is doing to understand
more about these fascinating reptiles. |
July
19
| Domestic
Animal Services Volunteer Orientation
10 a.m. to noon. Domestic Animal Services, 7610 Davis Blvd, Naples. For ages 15
and older, DAS staff trains you to become a volunteer who will make a lasting
difference in animals’ lives. Help market shelter pets to new families and
more! Contact: (239) 252-PETS (7387) or visit www.colliergov.net/pets |
July
19
| SummerJazz
On The Gulf: The Mike MacArthur Group.
Saturday, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, 851 Gulf Shore
Boulevard North, Naples. This will mark the 23rd consecutive year of the fun,
free concert series, which combines the smooth sounds of Jazz with beautiful views
of the Gulf, exquisite sunsets, refreshing breezes, and a relaxing atmosphere.
Each concert is held on the resort’s scenic Watkins Lawn overlooking the
Gulf of Mexico. “SummerJazz on the Gulf” will take place one Saturday
evening per month. | July
24-27
| KidzAct
Play: "A Year with Frog and Toad" Sugden Community Theatre,
701 5th Avenue South, Naples, Fl. Tickets are available at The Naples Players
Box Office at 701 5th Avenue South in downtown Naples, or by calling 239 263-7990
or on the web at www.naplesplayers.org. 7 p.m. or 2 p.m. on Sunday. |
July
19
| Naples
Philharmonic -The Fab Four - The Ultimate Beatles Tribute. 8 p.m., The Philharmonic
Center for the Arts ($35). 5833
Pelican Boulevard, Naples. 239-597-1900, 800-597-1900. |
July
26
| Nature
Kayaking at Rookery Bay with Cyril Marks
- Meet at Shell Island Road Canoe Launch. 9:00am-1:00pm. Explore nature on this
guided kayak trip through Rookery Bay! Narrated by Florida Master Naturalist,
Cyril Marks, this trip includes the rental of kayak, paddle, and life jacket.
$35 ($30 for members). To Register: https://www.123signup.com/event?id=tjprq
| Aug.
1
| Manatees
and Marching Molars
- Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center. 12:30pm-1:30pm. Learn why manatees
are unique as our naturalist shares fun facts and ways you can help these endangered
marine mammals. | Aug.
16 | H&R
Block Golf Tournament benefiting The Humane Society Naples. Join
friends of The Humane Society Naples and our furry shelter friends on Saturday,
August 16, 2008 at Stonebridge Country Club for a "pawsitively purrrrfect"
day of golf! You can register for this 4-person scramble format tournament for
$100 per player (includes 18 holes of golf, lunch & player prizes), $50 of
which is tax-deductable and will support our orphaned pets. Register online
today or download the registration form here.
For more information about the tournament or sponsorship opportunities, please
contact Michael Perino at: 239.482.8000. |
Aug.
21
| Thursdays
on Third. 7
p.m. to 10 p.m., Third Street South, Third Street, Naples. Entertainment. Thursday,
up and down Third Street South, Naples. 261-8936. |
| For
additions, suggestions or questions about this calendar, please e-mail us at:
janekat062@yahoo.com
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