THE YEAR IN iDEAS
2011’S BRIGHTEST CONCEPTS
IT WAS AN AMERICAN YEAR MARKED by the momentous and the maudlin in ideas and action: on the one hand, the death of Osama bin Laden in May, the Arab spring in the summer and fall (to which our ideas about living contributed significantly), and the more recent Occupy Wall Street movement followed by the end of our war in Iraq, wrapping up in December. Full Story
Athletes of all levels can try this triathlon
Athletes of all levels have the chance to swim, bike and then run in five triathlon races in Naples this weekend. Full Story
Rookery Bay provides setting for nature festival
Emmy-nominated nature documentary cinematographer Michael Male and his filmmaking partner, Judy Fieth, will share stories from their world travels filming birds as the keynote speakers at the eighth annual Southwest Florida Nature Festival from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center. Full Story
Delnor-Wiggins Pass art show coming up
The 14th annual Wildlife and Wildlands Art Show takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park. The exhibit and sale will feature the works of 20 artists who showcase the natural and cultural resources of Florida through artistic expression. Full Story
Cruise along with Friends of Fakahatchee
The Friends of Fakahatchee start a new season of coastal cruises through the mysterious mangroves of the Ten Thousands Island on Saturday, Jan. 21. Full Story
Naturalists lead river canoe trips by day and night
Explore the Blackwater River at Collier Seminole State Park by the light of a full moon on guided tours set for 7:30- 9:30 p.m. Jan. 6-7, Feb. 3-4 and March 5-6. Full Story
Discover Clam pass with a guide
Volunteers with the Conservancy of Southwest Florida take visitors on free, guided nature walks at Clam Pass beginning at 9 a.m. Monday through Saturday.
Meet at the tram stop at the end of the parking lot at Clam Pass County Park, at the end of Seagate Drive next to The Naples Grande Resort, for a walk along the boardwalk to the beach. Full Story
CLUB NOTES
It’s high season for clubs and organizations throughout the area. Here’s what some of them have on their upcoming programs: Full Story
Get ready, get set to Run for the Paws
Gulf Coast Runners and Humane Society Naples are wearming up for the sixth annual “Run for the Paws” 5K run/walk to benefit HSN. Starting time is 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Naples Municipal Airport. Full Story
Optimists kick-start spring soccer for kids
The Optimist Club of Naples is sponsor early discounted registration for area kids who want to get their kicks at soccer this spring. Sign up from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, at Coastland Center mall near the JCPenney entrance. Full Story
Rally to get ready for Race for the Cure
The 2012 Southwest Florida Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure kicks off Friday, Jan. 6, with a rally for team captains and those interested in learning about leading a team in the fight against breast cancer. The rally begins at 8:30 a.m. at Coconut Point Ford in Estero.
The 2012 race is set for Saturday, March 12, at Coconut Point mall. Full Story
Tribute orchid will be introduced as part of community’s Thank You Myra Days
As part of the Thank You Myra Days weekend celebration coming up Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 14-15, a hybrid orchid has been bred and named in honor of Myra Janco Daniels, founder of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts. Full Story
Parade kicks off celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King
The Collier County NAACP hosts the 15th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and 2012 Celebration on Monday, Jan. 16, with co-hosts/sponsors McDonald’s Adams-O’Reilly Group, Hodges University and 105.5FM-The Beat. Full Story
Lighthouse of Collier earns national accreditation
Lighthouse of Collier has been awarded accreditation by NAC, the National Accreditation Council for Agencies Serving People with Blindness or Visual Impairment. The standards of NAC promote effective, sound and publicly accountable programs of service that help visually disabled children and adults achieve their full potential. Full Story
Wine festival foundation receives award for children’s dental program
The Naples Children and Education Foundation, the founding organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, has been selected to receive the 2012 William J. Full Story
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