14—David Lawrence Foundation, Come and travel to India - The Land of Mystery, cocktail reception, dinner and music by Powerhouse, Naples Yacht Club; 239-3541416. 15—Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation, The President’s Celebration, fine dining and entertainment, benefits scholarships for deserving students, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples; 239-590-1067. 15—YMCA of the Palms, 2011 Sneaker Ball, unique event where guests dress casually from head to sneakers to benefit underprivileged children and families, Greater Naples YMCA; 239-597-3148. 17—Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Celebration, presented by Collier County Chapter of NAACP, Third Street South to
Fifth Avenue South, Naples; 239-455-2886. 17—Friends of the Library of Collier County, 2011 Nick Linn Lecture Series, author lectures with lunch, featuring writer Adriana Trigiani, Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club; 239-262-8135. 19—Guadalupe Center, A Taste of Spain, evening of Spanish culture and cuisine to benefit the educational programs at the Guadalupe Center, Naples Yacht Club; 239657-7711. 20—A Taste of Shula’s, interactive dinner benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Collier County, Shula’s, Hilton Naples; 239-430-4999. 26—Ave Maria University, Third Annual Spring Luncheon and Style Show, to
benefit the Ave Maria University Student Financial Aid Fund, Ave Maria University Student Ballroom; 239-250-3537. 27-30—Marine Industries Association of Collier County, Naples Boat, Car & RV Show, in the lot at Goodlette-Frank Road and U.S. 41; 239-682-0900. 28-30—Naples Children & Education Foundation, Naples Winter Wine Festival, the most successful charity wine auction in the country celebrates “Uncorking a new Decade,” The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples; 239-514-2239. 29—Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs, Gala “Cabaret 2011,” cocktail reception, unique cabaret performers, dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, Bonita Bay Club; 239-495-8989.
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