Naples Cat Alliance
Naples Equestrian Challenge
Naples Cat Alliance is a volunteer-based nonprofit
Established in 1995, Naples Equestrian Challenge
organization dedicated to creating a No-Kill Com-
is a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horse-
Main Fundraising Event: Garden Party Celebrat-
munity through Collier County’s official Volunteer
manship (PATH) Premier Accredited Center provid-
ing the Opening of the LEGO Sculpture Exhibition
Trap-Neuter-Return Program (TNR) designed to
ing therapeutic riding and other equine-assisted
protect public health, reduce shelter euthanasia,
activities and therapy programs to more than 500
increase cat adoptions and improve the health and
participants per year. Through donations and spon-
quality of life of Collier cats and residents.
sorships, the organization provides this vital thera-
Naples Botanical Garden Additional listing.
Date: February 13, 2014 Location: Naples Botanical Garden
py to those who need the service most, regardless Main Fundraising Event: Mingle and Jingle
of income level.
Date: December 6, 2013
Main Fundraising Event: Eighth Annual Bootstrap
Years Held Previously: 1 Theme/Description of Event: Guests will have
Boogie Barn Dance Location: The Inn on Fifth, Naples
the first look at the LEGO sculpture exhibit while
Date: November 9, 2013
enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the Smith Years Held Previously: 2
Children’s Garden, followed by an elegant dinner
Location: Naples Equestrian Challenge
under a tent. Theme/Description of Event: Holiday fundraising Chairpersons: Mary Ann Bindley, Geren Fauth
event features dinner, dancing, silent auctions and
Years Held Previously: 7
raffles. Guest speaker to be announced. Ticket Price: Start at $300
Theme/Description of Event: Dust off your boots
Contact: Meghan Clancy Gorman
Chairpersons: Megan Sorbara, Sandie Nichols,
and kick up your heels for this Western-themed
Annika Matos
barn dance under the covered arena at Naples
4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples, FL 34112
Equestrian Challenge. Ticket Price: $75
Telephone: 239-643-7275
Chairpersons: Wilma and Dick Proctor
Web: naplesgarden.org Contact: Megan Sorbara P.O. Box 990908, Naples, FL 34116
Major Sponsors: Arthrex Inc., Soldavini Caldwell,
Telephone: 239-370-8727
CPA, P.A.; Thermal Wire & Cable LLC; Greg Gor-
Web: naplescatalliance.org
man, PA & David Burke Realtors Ticket Price: $200 patron, $350 VIP Contact: Kim Minarich 206 Ridge Drive, Naples, FL 34108 Telephone: 239-596-2988 Web: naplesequestrianchallenge.org
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HUMANE SOCIETY NAPLES Event: The thirteenth annual Pet Lovers Gala, themed “Tails & Tiaras,” was a festive evening with many guests accompanied by four-legged friends. The party featured beautiful decor by Garden District, live entertainment and awards. Among the honorees were Jay and Patty Baker, recipients of the Walter Turken Award for Animal Welfare, who announced a $1 million pledge and challenge grant. Venue: Naples Botanical Garden A Naples Illustrated-sponsored event 1. Jay and Patty Baker with Kizzie 2. Rickie Klein, Sam Rusinik 3. Jeremy and Carly Stewart, Lauren Miller, Alex Zolgunov
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