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A November
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                            Nfor all of the holiday events.  I     into effect.  In 1954 the day was renamed to Veterans Day at the                                          N New Clients Only
                            dare to say that some even begin to do   urging of many Veteran’s groups.                                                                        Long hair add $15
                            the cooking and baking and freezing for   Veterans Day is separate from Memorial Day in that it pays                                            Vidal Sassoon Trained
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                            November.  This writer confesses that   dedicated to honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice
                            she used to be one of those people but   while serving in the military. Armed Forces Day, on the other
                            has come to realize that we don’t have   hand, acknowledges and celebrates those currently serving in the
        to work ourselves to exhaustion so that we don’t enjoy any of the   armed forces. To add a layer of complexity, in 1971, Veterans Day   Color me beautiful
        holidays.                                                  was shifted to the fourth Monday in October in compliance with
           Admittedly in November, not many of our venues are in   the Uniform Monday Holiday Act but was subsequently returned
        full swing but there is still much to do and enjoy.  Beginning   to its original date of November 11 in 1978.                                       Special
        November 1 through the 19 The Naples Players will be          But in keeping with what Life in Naples is – do we find more
        performing Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberly. After Mr. Darcy   concerts to enjoy in this month of November – yes  -
        swept Elizabeth Bennet off her feet, we fast forward two years to   November 12 at Trinity-by-the-Cove Episcopal Church there                    • Professional Consultation
        the Bennet family’s Christmas celebration at the Darcy residence,   is a concert of the Gesualdo Six.  This award-winning group was
        Pemberly.  Please note that due to construction at the Sugden   founded in Cambridge, England in 2014 for a performance of the            (includes color analysis, face shape, and bone structure)
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        Theatre, all performances will be at Naples United Church of   Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday.  This a capella group
        Christ in McSpadden Hall.                                  of six talented vocalists has traveled the world and performed to                    • Glossy Hair Color
           Looking for a touch of nostalgia?  November 4 The Girls   rave reviews. If you love quality vocal music this is a must for you             • Ultra Hydration Hair Treatment
        of Motown will be performing a musical journey celebrating   in November.                                                                           • Shimmering glaze
        the golden age and legendary artists of Motown. There are two   November 17 you can move uptown to Faith Lutheran                                     • Scalp Massage
        performances at the Norris Center – at 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.  Church and hear a concert of Anthems of Praise featuring music                          • Blow Dry & Style
           The concert bands are back November 5 featuring the Gulf   director J. Matthew Swingle performing favorite hymns on the               • Styling lessons, we’ll show you the tips and
        Coast Big Band and November 12 the Naples Concert Band –   newly acquired 9’ Steinway concert piano.  These favorite hymns         techniques so you can style your hair at home with ease!
        both at 2 p.m. in Cambier Park.                            were written/arranged by Mark Hayes.
           November 8 at 7 p.m. at the North Naples Church you        We cannot talk about November and not mention
        can enjoy a salute to Veterans featuring members of the Naples   Thanksgiving – November 23.  For many this is the official start of
        Philharmonic and former Euphonium soloist with the US Army   the Holiday Season – and shopping.  The inaugural Thanksgiving
        Band – “Pershing’s Own.”  This salute to Veterans and to our   took place in October 1621 following the Pilgrims' initial harvest.
        country will definitely set your feet to tapping and get you ready   This festive occasion spanned three days and saw the participation
        for Veterans Day.                                          of 90 Native Americans, specifically the Wampanoag people,
           At this point I found it interesting to do some research on   alongside 53 survivors from the Mayflower. In 1863 President
        Veterans Day – as many of us know it was originally Armistice   Lincoln made it an official holiday and declared it a national day of              239.777.2380
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        also celebrated but called it Remembrance Day – it is the     Enjoy the month of November, explore Naples and find
        celebration of the end of major hostilities in World War I.    some unexpected places to enjoy entertainment.
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