BEATING BREAST CANCER
NEW TREATMENTS, PROTOCOLS & SOME OF THE BEST MEDICAL MINDS IN LEE COUNTY ARE SAVING WOMEN’S LIVES
Mary Kay Peterson, a doctor at Radiology Regional Centers in Collier and Lee counties, spent about 25 years becoming a radiologist. She didn’t make that effort so she could sit in a public place last week and watch that old bugaboo, fear, threaten to scare a woman to death. Full Story
There’s much to fear at Naples’ Fright Factory
A new Halloween tradition is afoot in Naples. The Fright Factory, with two haunted houses in 20,000 scary square feet at 2320 Vanderbilt Beach Road (formerly The Picture Factory), opens at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1. Those who dare to enter can do so every weekend evening and on select Thursday nights this month. Full Story
Nominations for makeovers due Oct. 1
Two Collier County residents who are thankful for positive changes they have made in their lives will receive makeovers from several businesses that are members of the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce. Full Story
You’re invited to a Pepsi party
Lighthouse of Collier is throwing a Pepsi Refresh Project Party from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at the center at 424 Bayfront Place. Based on total number of online votes cast, Lighthouse of Collier ranked 149th among 1,200 projects in the Pepsi Refresh competition for a $250,000 grant. Full Story
Naples twins outpace cancer, stay on track together
There’s perhaps no better time for Beth Freitas and Meg Crandall to celebrate than Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Full Story
Lunch & Learn at Rookery Bay center
The Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center launches its Lunch & Learn lecture series at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 6. Programs will take place on the first Wednesday of each month through April, with each session featuring an expert discussing an environmental topic, and lunch provided by Carrabba’s and Costco Naples. Full Story
Family fun flares up for Fire Prevention Awareness Day
The Collier County Fire Marshals and Fire Chiefs associations invite kids and parents to the second annual Fire Prevention Awareness Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at Fleischmann Park. Full Story
Programs raise awareness about domestic violence
The Shelter for Abused Women & Children presents a series of activities in October for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Coming up in the first two weeks of the month: .. Educating with Emery Boards
2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2
Full Story
Library computer users must have cards
Beginning Friday, Oct. 1, Internet access and use of lab computers at any Collier County Public Library will require a valid CCPL library card, a non-resident CCPL library card or a guest pass. Full Story
Collier scouts celebrate centennial
For 100 years, Boy Scouts of America has created a foundation of leadership, service and community for millions of America’s youth. Full Story
‘Images of Hope’ settles into its permanent home in Immokalee
In in effort to raise awareness of Immokalee to the greater Collier County area, the Community Foundation of Collier County in 2009 sponsored “Images of Hope: Immokalee – Looking Forward Looking Back,” a photographic journey of Immokalee by Brynn Bruijn. Full Story
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