WHY TEACHING OUR KIDS TO PLANT LOCAL GARDENS IS GROWING ON THEM
A S SOUTHWEST FLORIDA FACES RECORD UNEMPLOYment and unprecedented hunger, concerned citizens are stepping forward and digging in to plant community gardens. Full Story
Mercato extends a hand to Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Rosalia Podolak jokes that, maybe, the hormones made her do it. While on maternity leave, Ms. Podolak watched the reality show "Oprah's Big Give" and was inspired to find a way to help the Naples community. The result is www.iWannaHelp.net, a nonprofit clearinghouse and networking site for Collier County charitable organizations. Full Story
MOMENTS IN TIME
. On Sept. 24, 1996, bestselling author Stephen King releases two new novels at once. The first, "Desperation," was released under King's name, while the second, "The Regulators," was published under his pseudonym, Richard Bachman. Full Story
Watch these gardens grow
A look at some robust gardens sprouting up around Southwest Florida
Veterans Memorial Elementary, Naples PARENTS LOOKING TO IMPROVE THE LUNCHES AT THEIR CHILDREN'S SCHOOL last year launched a garden project that's branching out in a number of directions. This group started with 22 EarthBoxes obtained through the Growing Connection, an international outreach of the United Nations. Full Story
Junior Achievement Invitational will tee off at Grey Oaks Oct. 16
The 2009 Junior Achievement Southwest Florida Invitational golf tournament tees off Friday, Oct. 16, on the Pine Course at Grey Oaks County Club. Registration is $6,500 per foursome and $3,750 for a twoplayer team. Upon their 9:30 a.m. arrival at the club, participants' cars will be valet parked and washed. The shotgun start is at 11:45 a.m. Full Story
Costco stores join in tournament for Children's Miracle Network
Costco stores in Naples, San Carlos Park and Fort Myers will hold the first annual Children's Miracle Network Golf Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Old Corkscrew Golf Club. Registration is $125 per player, and sponsorship opportunities are available at several levels. Donations for door prizes a silent auction are also welcome. Full Story
Local shelter participates in national Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The Shelter for Abused Women & Children launches the national Domestic Violence Awareness Month campaign from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, with "Educating with Emery Boards." Volunteers will distribute emery boards with the Shelter's confidential 24-hour crisis line number, 775-1101, and Web address, www.naplesshelter.org. Full Story
Walk for the Way sets out Saturday
The United Way of Collier County will host its fourth annual Walk for the Way at North Collier Regional Park on Saturday, Sept. 26. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the 2.5-mile walk starting at 9 a.m., followed by a carnival, vendor booths, giveaways and special appearances by local personalities and mascots. Full Story
Here's your chance to wear that dress again
The Wedding and Party Professionals of Naples are holding The Bridal Bowl from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Beacon Bowl in North Naples. All proceeds will benefit The Shelter for Abused Women & Children. Teams of four will page $100 to register and are encouraged to dress in some type of wedding attire. Full Story
Collier County teachers, students welcome special deliveries
More than 20 volunteers from The Education Foundation of Collier County fanned out across the area and delivered 120 grant awards totaling nearly $58,000 to public schools on one day earlier this month. Full Story
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