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We eat it. We love it.

BY EVAN WILLIAMS — 10/22/2009

AT A SMALL CHINESE TAKEOUT PLACE IN SOUTHWEST Florida, a busy but pleasant woman named Su Pan hoists an order of General Tso's chicken onto the counter and counts the change.

Vivid memories of childhood summers in Taiwan

10/22/2009

From an essay by Jessica Huang about her father, Michael Huang, owner of Szechuan Chinese Restaurant in Naples, and his family in Taiwan.: "When Baba (father) was my age, he served tables at a restaurant in the Grand Hotel in Taipei, Taiwan.

200 volunteers needed to assemble meals for hungry

BY KELLY MERRITT Special to Florida Weekly — 10/22/2009

Few things strike a chord in people's hearts like thinking of a child going hungry. But in America, thousands of children and families go hungry every day. In Collier County, organizations like Grace Place for Children and Families and Rotary Feeds, a Naples Rotary Club project, are doing everything they can to feed families.

MOMENTS IN TIME

10/22/2009

. On Oct. 22, 1797, the first parachute jump of note is made by Andre-Jacques Garnerin from a hydrogen balloon 3,200 feet above Paris. As he failed to include an air vent at the top of the prototype, Garnerin oscillated wildly in his descent, and he landed shaken but unhurt.

Youth Haven knows families need help for Thanksgiving

10/22/2009

With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, Youth Haven is seeking support of its annual effort to provide essentials for holiday meals to the more than 1,600 children and family members served through the Youth Haven's residential emergency shelter and outreach programs.

Learn about who was here first at the Collier County Museum

10/22/2009

Collier County residents and visitors have the unique opportunity to learn about native cultures at the Collier County Museum, where the newest exhibit examines "Florida's Indigenous People" and includes a mysterious fired clay "adorno," or human figurine that was found locally.

League of Women Voters 'goes green'

10/22/2009

The League of Women Voters of Collier County invites its members and the public to "Going Green in Collier: An Update" from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Hilton Naples.

Architecture lectures continue

10/22/2009

The American Institute of Architects FlaSW Chapter's 2009 Alfred W. French III Lectures in Architecture continues Friday, Oct. 23, at the International Design Center in Estero. Kirsten R. Murray, AIA, of Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects, Seattle, Wash., will be the guest speaker.

NPR, PBS staff to discuss 'Public Media in Transition'

10/22/2009

The Naples Press Club presents "Public Media in Transition at 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30, at the Naples News Media building, 1100 Immokalee Road. Panelists will be Rick Johnson, general manager of WGCU Public Media; Amy Tardif, WGCU-FM station manager and program director; and Luis Hernandez, WGCU-FM reporter and host of "Gulf Coast Live.

Take Stock students give back by making holiday ornaments

BY PAMELA V. KROL Special to Florida Weekly — 10/22/2009

Bright students and dazzling ornaments came together at the Naples Grande one evening last week thanks to the Education Foundation of Collier County and its Take Stock In Children program.

Local kids make their mark at the new Garden

SPECIAL TO FLORIDA WEEKLY — 10/22/2009

When Naples Botanical Garden opens to the public next month, its Children's Garden will use images created by local students to help explain some of its key elements.

NEWS BRIEFS

10/22/2009

Twist and shout at rock 'n' roll sock hop Twist and shout the night away to music by Emma Lee and The Del Prados as part of an evening of old-fashioned fun to benefit The Sunshine Kids from 6-11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Dress in '50s and '60s style and take part in the costume, hula-hoop and dance contests.

HALLOWEEN

10/22/2009

Go wild during Boo at the Zoo The Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens invites children and families to enjoy Boo at the Zoo beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Trick-or-treating will go on throughout the zoo all afternoon. Alligator feeding is at 3:30 p.m., followed by leopards carving pumpkins at 4 p.m. and black bears doing the same at 5 p.m.

What do the numbers really mean?

10/22/2009

Let's look at the statistics a bit more closely. Since the ratio of banks to residents in Collier County is about 2-to-1, the latest figures describing our unemployment rate, our rate of jobs lost and the number of people in the workforce out of work imply something I have trouble believing.

Obama deserves the Nobel Prize

BY RICH LOWRY — 10/22/2009

President Barack Obama deserved the Nobel Peace Prize. That's an indictment, not a compliment. Rather than living up to the honor, it should be Obama's mission to show he's thoroughly unworthy of it. The Nobel Peace Prize comes in three flavors. It is sometimes awarded to statesmen for accomplishments.

Time to take the long view

10/22/2009

News comes fast and furious, bringing new issues and concerns daily or even hourly. Political debates rage at home, troubling headlines come in from overseas — it's easy to get caught up in all of it, especially if the news is one's stock in trade.

Dad's poker playing thrilled his young daughter

BY SUSAN BROWN Special to Florida Weekly — 10/22/2009

His easy southern drawl might lull some into thinking the man is low-key; but when it comes to life, Mark Cole is all-in. This Texas-born Naples resident embraced the "everything-is-bigger" motto of his birthplace and then ran with it.

Learning about Mr. Watson: the stuff of which legends are made

BY LOIS BOLIN Special to Florida Weekly — 10/22/2009

I figure the moon must be in the seventh house as Jupiter aligns with Mars, because opportunities to explore Southern culture, my roots and local history keep rising up. Could there be a connection between my visit back home to the Carolinas (South, to be exact; we only believe in one), followed by a memorylane trip to Chokoloskee and a visit to Bartstown, Ky.

Pharmacy misfills

Pharmacy BY ALISON YOUNG — 10/22/2009

It never occurred to Gwen Dalley that there was anything wrong with the prescription antibiotic pills she picked up at a Loganville, Ga., pharmacy. But within a day of taking them, while driving her usual school bus route, she was so overcome with dizziness that she had to pull over and radio for a substitute driver.

Corn syrup 'not guilty'

10/22/2009

Corn syrup 'not guilty' High fructose corn syrup should be acquitted. It's not to blame for America's obesity any more than sugar or honey, proclaims the latest campaign launched recently on behalf of the often-maligned sweetener.

Keep your children safe this Halloween

10/22/2009

this Halloween When it's time for goblins and ghouls to haunt the area, some simple tips can help keep your kids safe. "It sounds basic, but make sure your child can actually see well in their Halloween costume or mask," says Michele King, director of the child advocacy program for The Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida.

Free legal clinic will explain the need for living wills, health care surrogates

10/22/2009

The Collier County Women's Bar Association, in partnership with Legal Aid Service of Collier County and the Neighborhood Health Clinic, will explain living wills and health care surrogates from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Legal Aid Service of Collier County, 4125 Tamiami Trail E. in the Liberty Plaza.

Community leaders join council to advise Friendship Health Center

10/22/2009

Dr. Edward Banaszak, medical director of the newly renamed Friendship Health Center, has announced the formation of a Partnership Council to help advance the FHC. The nonprofit clinic provides low-income Collier County residents aged 50 and older with health and dental services using volunteer professionals.

Pet costumes offer good time for most

BY GINA SPADAFORI Universal Press Syndicate — 10/22/2009

Q: What do you think about the ridiculous habit of putting Halloween costumes on pets? What are you pet freaks thinking? — J.G., via e-mail A: I guess we're not in the dark about how you feel about dressing up pets. Here at the Pet Connection, we realize that putting costumes on pets is fun for people, so if it brings a smile to someone's face, why not?

Is your pet ready to be on the bed?

10/22/2009

In many homes, the "pets on the bed" debate is long over — and the pets won. Proof can be found in the marketplace, where accessories abound to help pets get onto the bed — and keep the bedding cleaner. The trend isn't for everyone, however.

Pets of the Week

10/22/2009

To adopt a pet This week's pets are from Brooke's Legacy Animal Rescue, where animals are housed in foster homes until permanent homes are found. Volunteers and adoptable animals are at Petco on Naples Boulevard from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday. E-mail brookeslegacy@gmail. com, call 434-7480 or visit www.brookeslegacyanimalrescue. com.

Pointed

10/22/2009

A Chinese proverb gesticulates in my mind: "When a finger points to the moon, the imbecile looks at the finger." So, what's the point? The moon visions seem endless. ("Look: Up in the sky. It's a bird. It's a plane. It's…") We see an old man's face, or a frog or moose or buffalo or dragon.

The sky's the limit

BY GEORGE RAAB Special to Florida Weekly — 10/22/2009

The Naples Municipal Airport is celebrating its 65th year. Rated by Aviation International News in 2007 as the 25th busiest general aviation operator in the world, the 1-mile-square airfield had its start during World War II.

Shamrock Bank poised to become Florida Shores-Gulfcoast

SPECIAL TO FLORIDA WEEKLY — 10/22/2009

Florida Shores Bancorp last week signed an agreement to acquire controlling interest in Shamrock Bank of Florida — its second transaction in two weeks as it continues to grow its Florida market presence.

Financial advisors: How many should you have?

10/22/2009

Many financial advisors feel that it is necessary to have only one financial adviser. Yes, this works for many investors and oftentimes works even better for the financial advisor. Any businessperson's goal is to get a good client and to keep him or her in such a way that the adviser gets all the fees and as much of them as possible.

BUSINESS MEETINGS

10/22/2009

. WNOCC Women's Networking of Collier County holds its expo from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Collier Athletic Club. Sponsors are iwannahelp.net, Ironstone Bank, Jafra Cosmetics and Collier Athletic Club. Admission is $5. Call 404-3521 or visit www.wnocc.org.

First National, Panther Community bank OK merger

10/22/2009

First National Bank of the Gulf Coast, a proposed new bank in Naples, and Panther Community Bank in Lehigh Acres, have announced that shareholders of both banks have approved their previously announced merger, effective Monday, Oct. 26.

Quail West luxuriates in third-quarter sales

SPECIAL TO FLORIDA WEEKLY — 10/22/2009

Quail West reports $22 million in sales of furnished model homes, resale homes and home sites during the first three quarters of 2009, with 70 percent of the sales taking place during the past 12 weeks. The 13 transactions include the sale of furnished models by Imperial Homes of Southwest Florida, London Bay Homes and McGarvey Custom Homes.

Lastest NABOR report shows sales steadily increasing

SPECIAL TO FLORIDA WEEKLY — 10/22/2009

The newest report from thee Naples Area Board of Realtors indicates summer was a strong selling period. NABOR tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island). In the third quarter of 2009, the Naples area housing market continues to show steady increases in both pending and closed sales.

Free seminars cover design tips and trends

10/22/2009

The Robb & Stucky showroom in Naples invites the public to free seminars about design tips and trends. Coming up: • 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, "Jewelry for the Home" - Design consultant Bob Jones will discuss how accessories and accent pieces can revitalize your home.

Wegman Design Group receives awards for design excellence

SPECIAL TO FLORIDA WEEKLY — 10/22/2009

Wegman Design Group won two Design Excellence Awards from the American Society of Interior Design Florida South Chapter. Lori Wegman, ASID, IIDA, and her design team received Hospitality Design of the Year for LeParc Phase II and Health Care Design of the Year for the Moorings Park clubhouse renovation.

Estate, executive home sites released for sale in Quail West

10/22/2009

Quail West Development Company has released for sale 54 home sites in Quail West. Ranging from ½ to 1 acre, the lots offer expansive golf, lake and nature preserve views and are priced from the $300,000s.

REAL ESTATE NEWSMAKERS

10/22/2009

. Barbara McLaughlin was the top sales associate for September at Vineyards. A Naples resident since 1998, Ms. McLaughlin has 31 years of real estate experience in markets from Connecticut to Coral Springs, Fla. .

Robb & Stucky employees whip up charity cookbook

10/22/2009

It is said that the kitchen is the heart of the home — so what better way for the country's largest home furnishings and interior design firm to raise funds for cancer research than a cookbook filled with savory and sweet dishes?

As attorney turned Hodges U. president, Terry McMahan makes the grade

BY BILL CORNWELL Special to Florida Weekly — 10/22/2009

Terry McMahan, president of Hodges University, has a problem, but the dilemma he faces is the sort that all educators relish: enrollment is skyrocketing. "To be honest, (the sharp jump in enrollment) caught us all by surprise," Dr. McMahan says. "We knew with the economy going south that we would add students, but we did not anticipate we would add this many this fast.

Fool's School

10/22/2009

Have you run across statements like this? "If you had invested $10,000 in company ABC years ago, you would have $X today." Of course, X is always a large number like $500,000 or $1 million. That can be rather depressing, when you don't have $10,000 to invest all at once.

My Dumbest Investment

10/22/2009

When I was a junior at the Air Force Academy, I made about $300 a month. My brother, also a cadet, was a math major. After visiting the local greyhound racing track, we figured that if we could box five dogs (out of eight in the race), eliminating three that would not finish in the top three, we could make a lot of money.

Ask the Fool

10/22/2009

Q Why should I invest in stocks if all my stock picks go down with the market? If I expect another big market drop, shouldn't I get out? — Jack, online A You should invest in stocks only if you understand and accept that their value will fluctuate over time, sometimes swooning or surging sharply.

Name That Company

10/22/2009

Not long after the Wright brothers took flight in 1903, my founder turned a shipyard into an airplane factory. Today I'm the world's top aerospace company, making commercial jetliners, military aircraft, rotorcraft, electronic and defense systems, missiles, satellites, launch vehicles, and fancy information and communication systems.

Last week's trivia answer

10/22/2009

I was founded in 1910 by a Nebraska teenager who moved to Kansas City, Mo., with two shoeboxes full of postcards. I produced my first Valentine in 1913, and today I crank out 18,000 new and redesigned greeting cards and related products per year. My cards come in 30 languages and are sold in 100 nations.

The Motley Fool Take

10/22/2009

Some investors are abandoning database software giant Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL), following what looks like a sobering fiscal-first-quarter earnings report. That's probably a big mistake. OK, Oracle's $5.1 billion in revenue was a little shy of Wall Street's projected $5.2 billion. And new license revenue declined 17 percent year over year.

Lady from Haiti has new location

10/22/2009

The Lady from Haiti boutique and folk art gallery has opened in its new location in the Four Winds Gallery at the corner of Fifth Avenue South and Park Street in downtown Naples, across from McCabe's Irish Pub. Entrance is from either 658 Fifth Avenue South or from Park Street. For more information, call 649-8607 or visit www.ladyfromhaiti.com.

Yoga apparel store opens in The Village

10/22/2009

lululemon athletica introduces its yogainspired athletic apparel to The Village on Venetian Bay with a new retail showroom in the center's north plaza. The showroom will partner with yoga studios and fitness clubs around Naples to offer complimentary classes and health-related seminars. The showroom is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Golf superstore coming soon

10/22/2009

The first PGA TOUR Superstore in Florida will open soon on U.S. 41 across from Coastland Center Mall in Naples. A lease agreement has been signed and an opening date will be announced in the near future.

See what's in store at Spectacles in Mercato

10/22/2009

Spectacles has opened in Mercato. The store focuses on "redefining your view" by providing eye exams and cersonalized customer service in a swanky showroom setting with Italian stone flooring and displays of more than 2,

21 new members join chamber

10/22/2009

The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce welcomes the following new members who joined in September: Ardent Manor; Artichoke and Company Inc.; Collier County Dental Association; Collins & Dupont Interior Design; Discount Prescription Services; Especially for Women; European Wax Center; The Farrell, Prindle & Montalbano Group of Oppenheimer & Co.

Professional organizer goes online

10/22/2009

Marla Ottenstein has gone online with her new company Web site www.ProfessionalOrganizerFlorida. com. Ms. Ottesnstein's services range from organizing and decluttering closets, garages and offices to inventorying clients' personal belongings, coordinating and managing entire household moves and helping people gently downsize or transition into alternative housing venues.

Sassy Cakes cooks up Fido-friendly treats

10/22/2009

Sassy Cakes makes specialty cupcakes from scratch to bring a smile to your face. Now the Naples bakery has cooked up something to make your dog smile, too: Pupcakes. "We're always looking at new ways to bring smiles to people's faces, and for many of them, their dogs are another reason to smile," says Bayah Harrison, co-owner of Sassy Cakes Inc.

Naples Executive Suites in new location

10/22/2009

Naples Executive Suites has relocated to the landmark Fifth Third Bank Center at 999 Vanderbilt Beach Road. The new space comprises 13,800 square feet of fully renovated, professionally designed Class A office space. There are 42 office suites, three conference rooms and the latest technology for the virtual office.

Motorized shutters protect well

10/22/2009

Motorized roll-down shutters are one of the best ways to protect your home in the event of a hurricane. Once in the down position, these shutters can withstand hurricane-force winds and flying debris. Nothing can get through — including rescue workers responding to a fire. Bill Mangeney, a Naples hurricane shutter salesman, formed Mangeney Controls Inc.

The Tommy Bahama Coconut Classic

10/22/2009

Greg Emfield, Paul Buysee, Dick Brimacomb and Jim Palm

it's in the cards

BY KELLY MERRITT Special to Florida Weekly — 10/22/2009

Forget Hallmark. Say it better in your own creative way with an original greeting card Americans love greeting cards. We spend nearly $7.5 billion on them every year. More than 90 percent of all American households buy them at an average of 30 cards a year, and the average person receives nearly two dozen of them every year.

Splendor in glass

SPECIAL TO FLORIDA WEEKLY — 10/22/2009

The Naples Museum of Art announces that renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly will speak at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, in Hayes Hall at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts. Mr.

Borrow some laughs before 'Lend Me a Tenor'

10/22/2009

Watching a comedy and realizing that you're not laughing — and neither is anyone else — falls into its own special category of "sad.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors debuts at Mercato First Friday

SPECIAL TO FLORIDA WEEKLY — 10/22/2009

Even in these challenging economic times, Neapolitans still find the means to help friends and neighbors in need. For those facing life-threatening health issues coupled with related costs of surgery, medicine and rehabilitation, the need can be great.

HOROSCOPES

10/22/2009

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A holiday plan might need to be revised to accommodate an unexpected complication. Come up with an alternative arrangement as soon as possible to avoid more problems down the line.

Book discussion series begins with 'Story of Edgar Sawtelle'

10/22/2009

Elaine Newton, professor emeritus of humanities at York University in Toronto, begins the 20th season of her wildly popular Critic's Choice book discussions as part of the Lifelong Learning program at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts

COMING UP AT THE PHIL

10/22/2009

'Second that Emotion' with Smokey Robinson Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Smokey Robinson performs at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts at 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. Mr. Robinson's sweet, soulful voice and rhapsodic lyricism have been melting hearts since the 1960s.

Law Abiding Citizen

10/22/2009

Truth, justice and the American way are under fire in "Law Abiding Citizen," which takes an unflattering look at the legal system while never forgetting its place as ridiculous Hollywood entertainment.

CAPSULES

REVIEWED BY DAN HUDAK www.hudakonhollywood.com ............ — 10/22/2009

Whiteout (Kate Beckinsale, Gabriel Macht, Tom Skerritt) A U.S. Marshal (Beckinsale) in the South Pole investigates a murder connected to missing canisters from a Russian plane. There's a nice opening action sequence and a completely unnecessary scene in which Ms. Beckinsale strips to her underwear, both of which should make the target demo of teenage males very happy.

'Immokalee U.S.A.' documentary will be screened at film festival

10/22/2009

The Naples International Film Festival announces the showing of "Immokalee U.S.A.," a documentary about the daily experiences of the tens of thousands of migrant farmworkers who plant and harvest the food that America consumes. The film has won for Best Documentary at the Charlotte (N.C.

This week on WGCU TV

10/22/2009

. THURSDAY, OCT. 22, 9 P.M. Curious: Survival For Mark E. Davis, cancer became a personal battle that he fought in a laboratory with innovation and determination as his weapons. Mr. Davis, a successful chemical engineer, never dreamed that he would reinvent his career and create a revolutionary kind of cancer drug.

ORCHESTRA NOTES

10/22/2009

Here's what the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra is tuning up for in the weeks ahead: • 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at Cambier Park: The orchestra presents its traditional free concert as a thank you to the community in the band shell at Cambier Park.

Young musicians invited to audition for orchestra

10/22/2009

Motivated orchestral musicians who are in middle or high school are invited to audition for the Philharmonic Youth Orchestra on Friday, Nov. 13. Trombone, horn, tuba, string bass and viola players are especially needed to round out the orchestra, which performs alone and with the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra.

Shakespeare comes to town via The Naples Players

10/22/2009

The Tobye Studio at the Sugden Community Theatre (fondly known as "the black box") is being transformed by The Naples Players into a Shakespearian set for the lusty comedy "Much Ado About Nothing," which opens Wednesday, Oct. 28, and runs through Nov. 21.

An introduction to mystifying skeleton chairs

10/22/2009

Skeletons are invited guests at our celebration of Halloween, the Mexican holiday called "Day of the Dead" and a few other ghoulish events. A chair shaped like a skeleton, with boney arms, ribs, feet and skull, is one of the largest skeleton pieces a collector can find, and it's a mystifying piece of antique furniture.

Southwest Florida celebrates National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

10/22/2009

ALL MONTH LONG >> Third Street South Goes Pink! Retailers and restaurateurs in the historic shopping and dining district have specialty items and promotions to benefit Komen Southwest Florida and the Garden of Hope and Courage.

Inspired by Jerry Springer

10/22/2009

Back in the day, when I was young enough that I can blame my bad taste on my youth, I was a fan of "The Jerry Springer Show." This was before the same-sex love fests and fist fights that are now the staple of daytime talk show TV.

Best bets for the weekend

10/22/2009

Here's what the United Arts Council of Collier County suggests you work into your plans for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 23, 24 and 25. It's a good idea to call ahead or check online for open hours and specific times: Naples City Improv - Friday evening at The Norris Center. 213-3058.

This week's live bands

10/22/2009

The Bay House - 6-9 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday: Jazz with Stu Shelton and Patricia Dean. 799 Walkerbilt Road. 591-3837. Bayside Seafood Grill & Bar - 6-9:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday: Lynn Carol on the piano and vocals. In the Venetian Village. 649-5552.

This week's theater

10/22/2009

Lend Me A Tenor - The Naples Players presents Ken Ludwig's Tony Award-winning farce, "Lend Me A Tenor," through Nov. 7 at the Sugden Community Theatre. 263-7990 or www. naplesplayers.org. Much Ado - The Naples Players perform "Much Ado About Nothing" Oct. 28-Nov. 21 in Blackburn Hall at the Sugden Community Theatre. 263-7990 or www.naplesplayers.org.

Thursday, Oct. 22

10/22/2009

Hats Off - It's time for the designer hats trunk show at Marissa Collections beginning at 10 a.m. The incredible chapeaux will remain in the store through Saturday. 1167 Third Street South. RSVP to 687-1148. Fall Concert - The Florida Gulf Coast University Bower School of Music welcomes the University Choir and Chamber Singers at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 23

10/22/2009

Casting Call - Learn the basics of cast netting from a ranger at Delnor- Wiggins State Park. The free session begins at 9:30 a.m. 597-6196. Free Art Lecture - The Naples Art Association at The von Liebig Art Center presents Daniel Stetson, executive director and chief curator of the Polk Museum, at 2 p.m. at The Norris Center. 262-6517.

Saturday, Oct. 24

10/22/2009

Ave Maria Oktoberfest - Polka music, crafts, pumpkins, face painting, a bounce house and more fun for the family will fill the town center at Ave Maria all day long. Free admission and parking. Swamp Buggy Parade - The 59th annual parade begins at 10 a.m. just south of Coastland Mall and continues south along U.S. 41 into downtown Naples. (230) 774-2701.

Sunday, Oct. 25

10/22/2009

Foreign Film - See and discuss "The Barbarian Invasion" from 1-4:30 p.m. with the Renaissance Academy of FGCU at the Naples Center of FGCU, 1010 Fifth Avenue South. Film moderator is Dr. Donald Pomerantz. 434-4737. Free Concert - The Bonita Springs Concert Band performs a free concert at Riverside Park on Old 41 at 2 p.m. Bring chairs and refreshments.

Monday, Oct. 26

10/22/2009

Beachcombing - Spend the morning beachcombing and shelling with a guide at Barefoot Beach. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Learning Center at Barefoot Beach Preserve off Bonita Beach Road. The program is free, but there is an entrance fee into the park for those who do not have a Collier County park permit.

Tuesday, Oct. 27

10/22/2009

Story Time - Moms and tots are invited to enjoy a story and fun activities with Miss Jessica and Miss Felicia at 10 a.m. Barnes & Noble at Waterside Shops. 598-5205. One-Woman Show - Janina Birtolo presents "Ghosts of the Desert: The Story of Gertrude Bell," sponsored by Friends of the Marco Island Library, at 2 p.m. at the library.

Upcoming events

10/22/2009

Studio Walk - The Art League of Bonita Springs has its Studio Walk with musical entertainment at The Promenade at Bonita Bay from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 29. 495-8989. Faculty Recital - The FGCU Bower School of Music presents a faculty artist recital with soprano Jeanie Darnell at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 in the Student Union Ballroom. 590-7851.

Key to the Cure at Saks Fifth Avenue

10/22/2009

1. Deborah and John Perl 2. Heidi Becker and Hartnud Kraemer 3. Joetta Abbazio and Nancy Dagher 4. Rita Kohn and Kathy Siddle 5. Keva Chalender and Dara Hall 6. Liz Anderson, Michelle D'Agostino and Rhonda Young 7.

At evening at Mercato for the Naples International Film Festival

10/22/2009

1. Nancy Dagher and Ellen Goldberg 2. Charla Press, Jill Wheeler, Leela Kuttemperoor and Ashley Soloman 3. Jon Sonne and Rebecca Lambert 4. Margaret Homan, Jill Wheeler and Heather Donlan 5. Rowan and Karyn Samuel 6.

Celebrity Bartender Night at Sea Salt with Mayor Bill Barnett

10/22/2009

7. Lois Bolin, Gary Price and Lavern Gaynor 8. Kim Anderson, Jamie Oakley, Mayor Bill Barnett and Jonas McClure 9. Monica Cameron, Donna Solamine, Pilar Montes, Cindy Thompson and Sue Lennane

Kick-off for the 23rd annual North Naples Clay Court Championship

10/22/2009

1. Trish di Palo and Lynn Albert 2. Anna Farell, Angie McKenzie and Russell Bowels 3. Jerry and Maria Chipichigno, Linda Lubombe and Dawn Stewart 4. Carol Loebs, Jay Rogers (standing), Nancy Savell and Marcy Price 5.

PAST REPASTS

10/22/2009

. Bay House, 799 Walkerbilt Road; 591-3837 Nestled right along the edge of the mangrove-lined Cocohatchee, the dining room seems a throwback to the late '80s when it was built with an old boathouse ambience. Bay House is a rare establishment in which the caliber of the food matches that of the water view.

At his American bistro, chef pays homage to cuisines of the nation

10/22/2009

If he hadn't introduced himself as the chef, I'd never have suspected that Keith Casey was the creative force behind the well-executed food at KC's American Bistro. As thin as a racing greyhound, Mr. Casey seems an unlikely conjurer of shamelessly sensual dishes such as blue cheese-stuffed Medjool dates and smoked-pepper-and-molasses-lacquered duck.

diningCALENDAR

10/22/2009

. Thursday, Oct. 22, 4-7 p.m., Whole Foods: Get into thte spirit of Oktoberfest with a tasting of beers; free, Mercato, 9101 Strada Place; 552- 5100. . Thursday, Oct. 22, 5-9 p.m.