Please note… event details can change at the last minute, so please confirm all information before attending.
Also.. for any event that did not supply an end time, the end times are defaulted to 2 hours after the event begins. The actual event may last longer, so please plan accordingly.
Saturday, September 29th, 2018
7am-12pm.
*Run begins at 8:30am. Family Fun is from 9am – 11am.
https://www.walklikemadd.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=846
MADD Southwest Florida will be hosting their annual Walk Like MADD and 5K Dash at JetBlue Park at Fenway South. This will eb the 10th Anniversary of Walk Like MADD around the country. The Southwest Florida Walk & 5K dash will start at JetBlue Park and will follow a route past the MADD office and the Gateway neighborhood, and then back to JetBlue to run or walk across home plate! Their goal is to get everyone home safely. At home plate, there will be a photographer to take your photo with the original score board and Green Monster in the background.
Every person who registers to walk or run will receive a custom-made finisher medal and event shirt. Walkers will receive a 100% cotton event shirts. Male runners will receive a dryfit traditional-fit event shirt. Female runners will receive a women’s cut, v-neck dryfit event shirt.
Walkers: This year, there will be aa 1-mile turnaround option.
Runners: This year, Endurance Sports is timing the 5K race and will be certifying the course through USATF. As in past years, there will be an award custom-made place medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for male/female and age categories as well as overall winners.
We are heading back to the Roaring 20’s to celebrate Southwest Florida’s finest young professionals. The third annual Gatsby Gala will be held on September 29, 2018 at the White Orchid to raise money for students at Florida Gulf Coast University who have overcome major life obstacles. The event will be attended by the most influential young professionals in the area and we will be naming the 40 under 40 recipients for the Naples and Lee Herald. Every donation and ticket is tax deductible, as it will be going to an educational endowment at Florida Gulf Coast University.
Apparel: Gatsby; Black Tie
All tickets include: admittance to the event, heavy hors d’oeuvres, (1) free liquour drink ticket or champagne drink.
Visit https://www.facebook.com/Blacktiesandtails/
Cape Coral Pet Vet has reached its 10 year anniversary and to celebrate we would like to give back to our community. A cause that is special to our hearts is the Cape Coral Animal Shelter which is being by started by a group of community first, hardworking, animal lovers. To help this Shelter become a reality, we are hosting a Black Tie Event La Venezia Ballroom to benefit the Cape Coral Animal Shelter. A full dinner and open bar is included with a live band, photo station, and some amazing auction items. So please buy a ticket for a magical evening to benefit the Cape Coral Animal Shelter.
Come to Scotty’s Bierwerks to help The Gulf Coast Humane Society with their mission of caring for SWFL’s furry friends!
The Gulf Coast Humane Society is non-profit animal welfare organization that provides refuge, medical care, and is a facilitating adoptive home.
Join us for live music from Ayla Lynn 7-10, food trucks, craft beer, and raffles to help support this amazing cause.
The Waggle Pet Supply will be there to with goodies like bones, natural chews, jerky, and a assortment of leashes and collars for the pups
Food trucks 5-9 Funky Taco
Ma Petite Crêperie
Transporting guests back in time for a night of haunted speakeasy revelry, the Boo-ming Twenties Boo Ball will take place on October 6, 2018 at the historic Burroughs Home & Gardens in downtown Fort Myers. With a new twist on the theme, the frightfully fabulous festivities include an elegant dinner, dancing, an extraordinary live auction and spellbinding surprises.
Proceeds from the spooktacular soiree will support PACE Center for Girls’ mission to provide at-risk girls and young women an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training, and advocacy.
Co-chairs of the event are Christin & David Collins and Debbie & Bill Toler. Event Founder Sonya Sawyer will serve as Honorary Chair.
Get your costumes ready for this Casino Night Roaring 20’s Theme Fundraiser. Cost includes:
finger foods & appetizers through the evening
Free alcoholic beverage
2500 Chips to Play
Cash Bar
50/50
Raffles
Chinese Auction
Games include: craps, roulette, black jack, poker, let it ride
Cost: $60pp
15 rounds of bingo with the winner receiving a beautiful designer handbag.
Be there. Be fabulous
October 19, 2018 • 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Marriott Resort Sanibel Harbour
Gather for a fun afternoon of shopping, wine tasting, a fashion show
& charming Sole Men displaying fashion must-haves on silver platters
For more info visit
www.foundation.flcancer.com/wwssanibel
or call 941.677.7184
Attire: Cocktail or Masquerade (Black, red and silver) – and don’t forget to wear your most fabulous pair of shoes!
Proceeds benefit the FCS Foundation and help cancer patients with their essential, non-medical living expenses.
Tickets are now on sale!
Order your perfect dress at Petunias of Naples. 20% of sales will benefit FCS Foundation
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Order a gorgeous customized mask to match your outfit. 5% of sales will benefit FCS Foundation.
www.doramarra.Etsy.com
myheaddressny.com – Just tell Dora Marra it is for Wine, Women and Shoes Sanibel
***RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED BY PHONE OR THROUGH THE ONLINE PAYMENT PAGE.***
Don’t miss out on this special PINK edition of Lee Health Foundation’s Designer Purse Bingo! Try your luck at winning name brand handbags on Thursday, October 25 at Fathoms in Cape Coral. Proceeds from the event helps offset cancer treatment costs for patients at the state-of-the-art Regional Cancer Center. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and 18 rounds of lively bingo with the chance to take home Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Dooney & Burke, Coach and many more designer purses! Doors open at 5:30 pm and bingo begins promptly at 6:15 pm!
These events always sell out! Buy your tickets online or call Lee Health Foundation at (239) 214-0874.
**All tickets include heavy appetizers, open bar and valet parking
$75 per person advance purchase only
$100 per VIP (includes $25 in casino chips and wine pull) advance purchase only
$100 at the door
Come out and have some fun with us
Casino games, raffle prizes and silent Auction
Donate4kidz assist foster families who have stepped up to provide a safe, loving environment for children in the Department of Child Safety system. Our programs are designed to provide many basic needs for these boys and girls.
We can not continue our mission and provide for these children without the kindness of our Community.
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