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Naples Pathways Coalition have a blast decorating their bikes and helmets,
riding in the Kids’ Parade, mastering the bike rodeo
Creates Community course, coloring and jumping in the bounce house.
All these great activities have a subtle bicycle safety
by Beth Brainard, Executive Director learning component – except the bounce house
which is purely for fun. Best of all – the Kids’ Events
C reating community is at the heart of the mission of Naples Pathways Coalition activities are FREE.
(NPC). By creating safe, bikeable, walkable neighborhoods NPC enables Naples
residents and visitors to escape the confines of their cars and walk or bicycle EAT, DRINK, AND DO A GOOD DEED
and actually interact with others in a more sociable way. By hosting special educational
programs and outdoor events, NPC brings people together around shared interests. A delicious and “healthy as you want to be”
brunch buffet will be served from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00
January marks the 10th anniversary of one of Naples’ most favorite community get p.m. by event co-sponsor Moe’s Southwest Grill.
togethers, the NPC Naples Bike Brunch & Family Festival. It is a celebration of family Brunch is included in the registration for a ride or
and fitness and offers activities for everyone. walk or can be purchased separately for those who
just want a leisurely meal and perhaps to peruse the
Planning is underway for one of Naples’ favorite community get togethers, the Naples Bike Brunch & Family Festival hosted by auction table or the “Good Deed” Board.
Naples Pathways Coalition and co-sponsored by TD Bank and Moe’s Southwestern Grill. Pictured left to right:TD Bank Assistant
Just a few choice items will be auctioned. The
Store Manager Dukens Pierre, NPC Past President Jane Cheffy,TD Bank Store Manager Rob Costanzo, NPC member Stan Lipp Good Deed Board will offer an opportunity to
and the adorable Chapi, Moe’s Southwest Grill Marketing Director Dawn Silverman, Bike Brunch Grand Marshal Mayor John donate to the completion of charitable projects
Sorey and Delores Sorey, and NPC Executive Director Beth Brainard. Photo by Stephen Wright such as providing 20 sets of bike lights for at-risk
commuter cyclists or six new tires for bicycles for
BRING YOUR BIKE! BRING YOUR KIDS kids in need.
(OR GRANDKIDS)! BRING YOUR DOG!
All this merriment will be accompanied by
Community festivities begin and end in beautiful beachside Lowdermilk Park on beautiful background music from a local musician
Sunday, January 24. For adults and older children there are bicycle rides of varying and interesting interviews with local people.
distances (62, 30 and 14 miles). Ride marshals will lead and follow each group to ensure
no one gets lost, and there will be rest stops along the way with delicious energizing The proceeds from the Good Deed Board will be
refreshments. Local bike shops including The Bike Route and Trek will travel the routes earmarked for specific projects. Other proceeds will
to provide service for flat tires and other emergencies. help support the advocacy work of Naples Pathways
Coalition on behalf of the greater Naples community.
If you prefer to keep your feet on the ground, join old friends and new neighbors of
all ages on one of the walks (1, 2, 3 and 4 miles) along beautiful palm lined Gulf Shore If you love being a part of the Naples community,
Boulevard. Walkers can also stroll the beach and browse the Vendor Expo where local if you love bicycling or walking, if you love that your
businesses and non-profit organizations dedicated to family and fitness will showcase kids or grandkids can learn and have fun at the same
their most community centered products and services. time , even if you just love Mexican food – don’t miss
this great community get together!
Dog lovers who want to keep their pets healthy and pampered will enjoy the Pooch-
Fit Parade to the Naples Beach Hotel, a Frisbee catch and obstacle course, and a doggie For more information about the 10th Annual
ice cream eating contest – all new features this year. Delightfully, event co-sponsor TD NPC Naples Bike Brunch & Family Festival email
Bank is dog friendly, so canine family members are welcome at the early check-in/ bethbrainard@naplespathways.org or visit www.
packet pick-up, which will take place the day before the Bike Brunch at the TD store naplespathways.org/events.
at 375 Fifth Avenue South.
JOIN US
Also new in 2016 is an entire Kids’ Events Area where children 12 and under will
What: 10th Annual Naples Bike Brunch
& Family Festival

When: Sunday, January 24, 7:30 registration
Where: Lowdermilk Park

Activities: Bicycle rides, walks, Pooch-Fit Parade,
free Kids’ Event Area, vendor expo, brunch, live
entertainment, good deed auction, and a raffle.

Who could ask for more?
Information and Registration: www.

naplespathways.org/events
Contact: Beth Brainard
bethbrainard@naplespathways.org or

239.777.7718

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