Welcome to Calendar of Events Naples, Bonita Springs Florida Special Events for Fall 2007 Date Event/Location For Groups, Clubs and Regularly Scheduled Monthly Events - click here Nov. 1-31 Live Music, Paddy Murphy's. 457 5th Avenue South, Naples. Monday-Saturday 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday 8 p.m. to midnight. 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 Nov. 1-30 Happy Hour - Bice Ristorante, 300 5th Ave S, Naples. Stop by the bar at Bice Ristorante from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m and enjoy 2 for 1 wells, calls and house wines, and half off appetizers. Ongoing Adopt a Greyhound, National Site for Greyhounds: http://www.adopt-a-greyhound.org/ Nov. 1-30 Motown Favorites With Melvin and Larry D. Wednesdays-Saturdays from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Vergina - Naples, 700 Fifth Avenue South, Naples. 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/ Nov. 1-30 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 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). Nov. 1-30 NTN - Buzztime Trivia - Stevie Tomatos. Play along TV. 5310 Shirley St. Naples. 15215 Collier Blvd # 301, Naples. Ongoing Audubon Society. Call for information. 239-643-7822. Nov. 1-30 Hurricane and Discards. Hurricane and discards by artist Henri Meiller. Norris Community Center, 755 8th Ave S, Naples. Mondays-Fridays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. 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/ Nov. 1-29 Texas Hold'em Tournaments. Mondays, Thursdays, from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Jammers Grill & Pub, 5939 Pine Ridge Road, Naples. 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. Nov. 1-30 Happy Hour at South Street, Mondays, Fridays from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. South Street City Oven and Grill, 1410 Pine Ridge Road, Naples. 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. Nov. 1-29 Jazz Jam with Jebry and Friends, Mondays, Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Island Pub, 600 Neapolitan Way, Naples. 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/. Nov. 1-29 Nature Walk - Led by a naturalist Naples Preserve, 1690 9th Street North, Naples. Free. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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. Nov. 1-29 Cahlua and Cream, Live jazz. Fusion Bar and Grill, 15495 U.S. 41 North #111, Naples. Tuesdays, Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free. 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. 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/ Nov. 2-12 Body Recall Fitness Class. This program is designed to fit people of all ages and physical abilities. Regardless of your current physical condition, Body Recall can help improve your strength, flexibility, balance and, quite possibly, forever change your attitude towards exercise. AARP has lauded this program. Come, experience better fitness for yourself and see how much energy, stamina and better you will feel in just 10 weeks. Classes will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at 10 a.m. in Barton Hall. The cost will be $40 for new participants, $20 for returning participants or $2 per class (60 classes). For more information, please contact the church at 262-1033. 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. Nov. 1-29 Yoga. Journeyman Gallery, 2220 J & C Blvd., Suite 4, Naples. Level 1, Mondays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Level 2, Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. $15. 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. 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. Nov. 7-28 Old Naples Walking Tour. Wednesdays at 9 a.m. Palm Cottage - Collier County Historical Society, 137 12th Avenue South, Naples. $15 or $10 for members. Oct. 3-31 Bill Jollie, Live music with dinner. Noodles Italian Cafe and Sushi Bar, 1585 Pine Ridge Road, Naples. Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 3-31 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. Oct. 3-31 Singles of Bonita Party, Fusion Bar and Grill, 15495 U.S. 41 North #111, Naples. Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 4-27 Karaoke Dance Party at Quality Inn & Suites Golf Resort. 4100 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples. Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7 p.m. Oct. 4-25 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. Oct. 4-25 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. Oct. 4-25 Meet King Richard at King Richards Family Fun Park. King Richard's Family Fun Park, 6780 Airport Pulling Rd N, Naples. He will passing out candy and making balloon art for all the little ladies and lords of the land. Wear a medieval costume and be entered into a nightly drawing for fantastic prizes and awards. Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 4-25 Open Mic Night Poetry - Bowland Woodside. 8525 Radio Road, Naples. 8 p.m. Oct. 4 Village Nights, Village on Venetian Bay, 4200 Gulfshore Blvd. N, Naples. Thursday, Oct. 4, 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.. Oct. 4-25 Naples Sail and Power Squadron Sailing Classes, Naples Sail and Power Squadron Headquarters, 297 Airport Road, Naples A boating course (also includes charts and an introduction to the GPS) for new as well as experienced boaters on Thursday evenings throughout the spring and summer at Squadron Headquarters on 297 Airport Road. Completion of course meets state requirement for boating an boater may qualify for an insurance discount. For more information call 643-2702. Oct. 5-28 The Expandable Jazz Band, Live jazz music. The Cafe, 821 5th Ave S., Naples. Sundays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Free. Oct. 5-26 Yoga Classes - Beginning yoga classes. The Bonita Shores Clubhouse hosts yoga with certified instructor Kathleen Sawyer from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday and Friday mornings for $10 per class. These beginner yoga classes are designed for seniors and enhance strength, flexibility and relaxation. Cost is $10 per class and participants must bring a yoga mat or towel. The classes will take place at the Bonita Shores and Hickory Shores Improvement Association, 315 West Avenue in Bonita Springs. For more information, call Kathleen at 992-4162. Oct. 5-26 TGIF Dance Party. Celebrate the weekend with the sounds of 40's-80's rock, pop, Latin and ballroom. Inn Cognito's, 800 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples. Fridays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. All ages. Free. Oct. 5-26 Salsa Social - Every Friday enjoy L.A.-style salsa 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.. Oct. 5-26 Munchin' in the Mangroves, Learn about the unique feeding habits of vavrious 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. Fridays at 2:30 p.m. Free - $5. Oct. 5-26 Karaoke With the Happy Time Gang. Fridays from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Breaktime Lounge, 4630 Gulfstream Drive, Naples Oct. 5-26 Fortune Teller, Bha! Bha! A Persian Bistro, Fridays from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. 847 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples. Free. Oct. 6-28 Flea and Farmers Market. Sundays from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Collier County Fairgrounds, 751 39th Ave. NE, Naples. Oct. 6-28 Naples Zoo Free Admission- Saturday. 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. Oct. 6-27 Joe Marino, Oldies singer. Fusion Bar and Grill, 15495 U.S. 41 North #111, Naples Saturdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free. Oct. 6-27 DJ Kevo, 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. Oct. 6-27 Hip-Hop/Live Broadcast with 105.5, Saturdays at 10:30 p.m. Fusion Bar and Grill, 15495 U.S. 41 North #111, Naples. All ages. Oct. 6-27 Story Time, Borders Books & Cafe. 10600 Tamiami Trl N, Naples. Saturdays at 11 a.m. Free. Oct. 6-27 Story Telling, Norris Community Center. 755 Tamiami 8th Ave., Naples. Saturdays 10 a.m. 239-213-3058. Oct. 6-28 French club and '80s music at Bamboo Cafe, Sundays from 12 a.m. to 2 a.m., Saturdays from 10 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. 755 12th Ave S, Naples. Oct. 7-28 Open pool tournament - Breaktime Lounge. 4630 Gulfstream Drive, Naples. Sundays at 6 p.m. Oct. 7-28 Beatles Brunch With Scottish guitarist Rod McKenzie. The English Pub, 2408 Linwood Avenue, Naples. Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Nov. 5-28 Karaoke Night, Snappers, 2634 Tamiami Trl E, Naples, Mondays, Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. 2634 Tamiami Trl E, Naples. Nov. 5-26 Southwest Florida Swing Club. Mondays Honky Tonk Dance Club, 6062 Janes Lane, Naples. basic, 7 p.m.; intermediate, 7:30 p.m.; and open dancing, 8:30 p.m. Nov. 5-26 Ballroom Dance Lessons. Norm's Restaurant and Lounge, 5047 Tamiami Trail East, Naples. 8:30 p.m. Mondays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 6-27 Story Time, Barnes & Noble, 5377 Tamiami Trl N, Naples. Tuesdays at 10 a.m. All ages. Nov. 6-27 Toddler Playdates. Stay-at-home mothers meet up to make new friends. Vineyards Community Park, 6231 Arbor Boulevard, Naples. Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Free. Oct. 11 October Fest. A variety of live entertainment venues on the sidewalks along Fifth Avenue South, Naples Main Street. Enjoy an evening of music, shopping and dining on a world-class street. 5pm - 9pm. Oct. 11 Evening on Fifth. A variety of live entertainment venues on the sidewalks along Fifth Avenue South, Naples Main Street. Enjoy an evening of music, shopping and dining on a world-class street. 6:30pm - 9:30pm. Oct. 15, 27 Third Street South Farmers Market. Old Naples - between 2nd and 3rd Streets S. Behind Tommy Bahama's Tropical Cafe. Saturdays 7:30-11:30 AM October 15 through April 15th. Oct. 17 Robb & Stucky Cooking Class & Wine Tasting. 26501 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs. Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary Center. (866) 206-3840. Savor wines and signature cuisine from five major wine growing regions of the world. Reservations required. 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. 239-596-1320. Oct. 18 Third Thursday on Third. 6PM – 9PM. Third St. South Merchants Association and other sponsors present music and other entertainment. 239-435-3742. Oct. 20 Downtown Naples Fall Art Festival. Fine art exhibits, street music, sumptuous food court and other inviting entertainment. 10:00am - 5:00pm. Oct. 25 Speed Dating Event for Single Professionals. Come meet someone special. Cupid.com/PreDating is a fun, no pressure way for busy professionals to meet. It's based on the incredibly hot, new way for singles to meet other singles and there's no rejection. With Cupid.com/PreDating you go on up to 12 six-minute dates in one evening. You can quickly determine who you would truly like to hear from again. It's fun and convenient. Stoneys Sports Cafe, All Single Professionals, Ages 45-59. 6:00 PM. Cost: $35 if registered before Oct 11, $45 afterwards. Register at www.Cupid.com/PreDating. Contact Gina, your Naples Event Coordinator, at 239-273-7587. Jan. 18-20 4th Annual Southwest Florida Birding & Wildlife Festival. 300 Tower Road, Naples. Rookery BayEnvironmental Learning Center. 417-6310, ext. 401. Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. This event provides an excellent opportunity to learn about birds and the rich wildlife of this region. Presentations by bird and wildlife experts, as well as a host of activities relating to wildlife biology and conservation, will take place at the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center January 18-20. highlight of the festival is the opportunity to participate in guided trips to 18 locations around the region, including Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Tigertail Beach/Sand Dollar Lagoon. Space on field trips is limited and pre-registration is required to participate. $20 for adults (3-day pass), $10 (single day admission) and free for kids 12 and under. http://www.rookerybay.org. Jan. 25-27 Naples Winter Wine Festival. The most successful charity wine festival in the world and ranked by the Luxury Institute as a top 10 arts and entertainment event for wealthy Americans, announced that the 2008 festival fundraiser will take place Jan. 25 - 27 in Naples. Celebrity chefs and vintners from around the world will participate in the three-day gala. Festivities include a tour of children's charities that benefit from festival proceeds, followed by a wine tasting; intimate vintner dinners at elegant private homes; a world-class wine auction and lunch extravaganza at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort; a wine-down party and celebration brunch. The gala's theme is Inspiring Tomorrow's Heroes. For additions, suggestions or questions about this calendar, please e-mail us at: janekat062@yahoo.com