NAPLES SENIOR CENTER AWARDED MOORINGS PARK FOUNDATION GRANT FOR CONNECTING CAREGIVERS SUPPORT PROGRAM Naples Senior Center, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services for seniors, has been awarded a $75,000 grant from Moorings Park Foundation. These funds will be used for a multi-faceted support program for caregivers of family members with Alzheimer’s […]
Dogs are smart, loving and adorable creatures. For some people, dogs are more than that. They are superheroes that change the lives of those who need them most.Local Naples resident Jim Rigg experienced this life-changing moment firsthand when he was matched Keebler, a fun-loving, yellow Lab and trained guide dog. Before a doctor summarily pronounced […]
Gulfshore Opera brings The Latin Divos to Naples The Latin Divos make their Southwest Florida debut in one of Gulfshore Opera’s Opera al Fresco(Open Air)series concerts on October 25, 2020 at 5 PM, “Divos & Dinner”: a Latin flavored evening in the beautiful botanical garden at The Club at the Strand in Naples. Born and raised in […]
The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, announced today the appointment of Tracy A. Connelly, CFRE, as its Chief Development Officer. In this role, Connelly will enhance the non-profit organization’s philanthropy in the areas of major giving, planned giving and endowments. “We are delighted to welcome Tracy to […]
After Your Mammogram: Understanding Your Results A mammogram is used to check for breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. It is a series of images of breast tissue made by low radiation-ray beams. “Mammogram results can help find breast cancer one to three years before a lump can […]
The 2nd annual Rookery Bay Classic Car Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 completely outdoors at the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Road, Naples. The center will be open for restroom access only and masks will be required inside the building. Parking will be at […]
Revised Naples Philharmonic series Chihuly exhibition will launch 20th anniversary season of The Baker Museum Naples International Film Festival goes virtual, with additional outdoor screenings Artis—Naples announced today that visual and performing arts performances and exhibitions will return to the Kimberly K. Querrey and Louis A. Simpson Cultural Campus this fall under new safety protocols and guidelines. Musicians of the […]
As the community’s convener and trusted foundation partner, the Community Foundation of Collier County carefully deliberated about marking its 35 anniversary this year. The result is a plan highlighting collaboration to tackle local issues and provide a beautiful legacy for generations to come. The Foundation partnered with the Naples Botanical Garden on a long-term project […]
“Purposeful Pairings” Dining Series; First Virtual Dinner and Wine Tasting Set for October 25th The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, announced today that it is launching a new dining series, “Purposeful Pairings,”a delicious and unique way to support local restaurants and help the organization fulfill its mission […]
Why Caring for Kids With Cancer Takes A Community Kids shouldn’t get cancer. They shouldn’t be in a hospital, be sick, have mediports, get multiple infusions, lose their hair and suffer the worst battle of their life before their life even begins. But they do. Kids get cancer and it happens right here in Southwest […]