3:30 p.m. Meals of Hope Mobile Food Pantry. The Meals of Hope Mobile Pantry will be in the YMCA parking every Tuesday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Frozen food, fresh produce, and canned goods will be given away to families in need. Everyone is welcome. Located at Greater Naples YMCA, 5450 YMCA Rd., Naples. Call 239-597-3148 or check greaternaplesymca.org for additional information. 4:00 p.m. Holiday Origami. Come learn the Japanese art of paper folding with a holiday flare. Ages 9-17. Registration required. Located at South Regional Library, 8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy., Naples. Call 239-252-7542 or check collierlibrary.org. 6:00 p.m. Chess Instruction K-12. Join Antonio as he shares his skills at chess with students in K-12. Only for beginner players. Registration is not required, but space is limited to the first 24 walk-in students. Located at Headquarters Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples. Call 239-593-0870 or check collierlibrary.org.
6 WEDNESDAY 10:00 a.m. Free Kids Crafts. Kids from toddlers to 12 are invited to participate in fun activities. Located at Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Rd., Estero. Call 239-948-3766 or check www.miromaroutlets.com for additional information. 10:00 a.m. Preschool Story Time. Parents and caregivers encourage independence by waiting nearby in the library for this program. The stories and activities may be longer but are just as fun. Located at South County Regional Library, 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy., Estero. Call 239-479-4636 for additional information. 5:00 p.m. Holiday Tree Lighting at Mercato. Featuring the largest live tree in SWFL. Dance and music performances. Located at Mercato, 9128 Strada Pl., Naples. Call 239-594-9400 or check www.mercatoshops.com for additional information. 5:30 p.m. Sewing Classes for Kids. Come and learn to sew by hand every Wednesday. Ms. Alicia will teach you how to sew super cute stuffed animals, modern characters, bags, and much more. Located at Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Dr., Naples. Call 239-213-3020 for additional information. 6:30 p.m. Hanukkah Craft Workshop. Get ready to celebrate Hanukkah by creating a variety of crafts. Enjoy a treat. Ages 3-9 years. Registration required. Located at Headquarters Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples. Call 239-593-0870 or check collierlibrary.org for additional information.
7 THURSDAY 9:00 a.m. Pee Wee Play Dates. Every Thursday. Have fun with our toys and games and listen to music. It’s a great opportunity to make friends and discover new activities. For children 9 months – pre-K. Drop-in program, no registration. Located at Headquarters Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples. Call 239-593-0870 or check collierlibrary.org for additional information. 10:00 a.m. Toddler Tales. This interactive time for toddlers ages 18-36 months and their caregiver will include storytelling, wordplay, fingerplays, and music-making designed to advance pre-reading skills. Registration is required. Located at South County Regional Library, 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy., Estero. Call 239-479-4636. 10:00 a.m. Tai Chi. Instructor Karen McNeil hosts this energy-flow exercise in the South Grove. Every Thursday. Located at Naples Botanical Garden, 4820 Bayshore Dr., Naples. Call 239-643-7275 or check www.naplesgarden.org. 3:30 p.m. Lego Club. Join the club and share ideas, be creative, make new friends, and have fun. Bricks will be provided. Ages 5-11 years. Registration is not required. Located at Marco Island Branch Library, 210 S. Heathwood Dr., Marco Island. Call 239-394-3272 or check collierlibrary.org for additional information. 5:00 p.m. Create a Gingerbread House. Come build your very own gingerbread house. Bring your creativity to the table. All supplies will be provided. Ages 5 years and older. Registration required. Located at Immokalee Branch Library, 417 N. 1st St., Immokalee. Call 239-657-2882 or check collierlibrary.org. 6:00 p.m. Play Pokemon. From creative play and craft activities to the official Pokemon League Card Game. Participants are encouraged to bring their own cards and collectibles. $10. Located at Ventana Services, 1660 Trade Center Way, Suite 5, Naples. Call 239-810-3498 or check ventanaservices.com.
8 FRIDAY 6:30 p.m. Christmas Party with Santa. Come join us for our annual Christmas event and pictures with Santa. There will be crafts, food, and music to enjoy. $5 per family. Located at Max A. Hasse Jr. Community Park, 3390 Golden Gate Pkwy., Naples. Call 239-348-7500 or check colliergov.net for additional information.
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