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I T'S A TYPICAL DAY AT COLLIER County Domestic Animal Services. The operations manager is responding to a livestock call. The administrative assistant stands in on a surgery. In the dog kennels, the shelter director leashes adoptable pets ready to be photographed. Full Story
Opera Naples tunes up for second annual Eurofest benefit
A celebration of the art and arias of Italy, Spain, France and Germany comes to Naples when the second annual Eurofest, a benefit for Opera Naples, takes place from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the home of maestro William Noll. Full Story
MOMENTS IN TIME
. On Aug. 6, 1932, Richard Hollingshead Jr. first registered his patent for the drive-in movie theater. Hollingshead was awarded the patent in May of the following year, though it was declared invalid in 1950. After the patent was revoked, thousands of drive-ins appeared on the American landscape, reaching a peak of 4,063 in 1958. Full Story
Two public meetings set for input about Bayshore Gateway Triangle
Collier County residents will have an opportunity next week to provide input that will help shape the future of the cultural arts within the community. Full Story
David Lawrence Center will honor women during Recovery Month
In honor of the 20th annual National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month in September, the David Lawrence Center is accepting nominations of women to recognize during a celebration Saturday evening, Sept. 26. Full Story
Child's Path Preschool plans open house
Child's Path Preschool is holding a back-to-school open house from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at the school at 3144 Santa Barbara Blvd. north of Golden Gate Parkway. Families are invited to meet the teachers, tour the classrooms and learn about the preschool's educational philosophy. Full Story
Sign up for the Bulldog Dash to take a bite out of cancer
Oakridge Middle School invites runners of all ages and abilities to sign up for the Dulldog Dash, a 5K run to raise money for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. A one-mile fun run will also take place the morning of the race, Saturday, Sept. 12, at the school and through the Indigo Lakes community. Full Story
Hodges U. presents free seminar for women
"Women Empowering Women: Questioning the Status Quo, Challenging Assumptions and Pushing Boundaries" is the title of a free seminar at Hodges University from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11. Full Story
Arthritis Foundation hosts free seminar about knees
A free seminar about new treatments for arthritis of the knees will take place at 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at the YMCA of the Palms-Greater Naples Branch, 5450 YMCA Road. Dr. Fredrick Buechel Jr. of Orthopaedic Specialists of Naples will be the speaker. Full Story
C'Mon earns $5,000 grant to promote traveling exhibit
VISIT FLORIDA, the state's official source for travel planning, has awarded a $5,000 Cultural Heritage and Nature Tourism Grant to Children's Museum of Naples. Joe Cox, executive director of C'Mon, says the funds will be used to promote a traveling exhibit called "The Wonders of Children's Museums. Full Story
Waterside Shops, C'Mon host hands-on fun for kids
Waterside Shops and the Children's Museum of Naples are pairing up for free educational and outreach programs featuring hands-on activities for children ages 4-8. Here's what's coming up in the pavilion at Waterside Shops: . Full Story
Trash or treasure? Find out at Juniper Village 'Roadshow'
The public is invited to Juniper Village/ Wellspring Memory Care's version of PBS' "Antiques Roadshow" from 4-p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. Two appraisers will be on hand to estimate the value of items brought in to the center at 1155 Encore Way. Full Story
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