Lean times mean more mouths to feed
With record demand for emergency food, the holidays of 2009 might be the most difficult in history for area food banks and pantries. And a new class of needy — breadwinners who have never faced sustained unemployment before — is compounding the challenge. Full Story
PYTHONS ON THE LOOSE
Largest of Florida's pet pests invade Everglades
T hey're out there, all right, thousands of them, although just how many is impossible to determine. And at this point there's not a darn thing Skip Snow or anybody else can do about it — except be thankful that not many folks Full Story
Help for guys in a gifting predicament
Thank God! We've finally returned to the season of giving. We're a little the worse for wear, perhaps, but once again we've staggered back, almost 52 weeks later, ready for the holidays. And what a year it's been. Let's congratulate ourselves. Full Story
Extra! Naples Press Club will host panel about the future of journalism
In celebration of its 100th anniversary, the National Press Club is touring the country with The National Press Club Centennial Forums, a series of panel discussions about the future of journalism. The Naples Press Club will host the only Florida stop for the program at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, at the Sugden Community Theatre. Full Story
'Pay it Forward' by donating to Community Blood Center
Community Blood Center holds its "Pay It Forward in Collier County" blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at Guardian Personal Storage, 7325 Davis Blvd. Successful blood donors will receive a $10 Publix gift card and will be eligible to win one of three $50 Publix gift cards. Full Story
Sponsors, speakers sought for childcare
CHS Healthcare is helping sponsor the 2009 Infants & Toddlers Conference presented by Child Care of Southwest Florida and Edison State College. Conference coordinator Dr. Beth Hagan is seeking additional sponsors and guest speakers as well as services or organizations that would like an exhibit table at the conference. Full Story
Pet festival organizers expect thousands
The third annual Howl-A-Day Jubilee Pet Festival should draw thousands of pet lovers to Veterans Community Park from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22. Full Story
A tradition begins at Third Street South tree lighting
Naples Backyard History welcomes the holiday season and starts a new holiday tradition with its inaugural Mr. and Mrs. Gingerbread decorating contest during the 32nd annual Third Street South tree lighting on Saturday, Nov. 24. Full Story
Bikers head out on the highway for Big Brothers Big Sisters
The third annual LV Bikers Group Poker Run to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Florida takes place Sunday, Nov. 30. "We continue to choose BBBS to be the financial recipient for our poker run because of their outstanding efforts to make a difference in the lives of local youth," says LV Bikers founder and club President Laura Smith-Obed. Full Story
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