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.

Campaign Chair Roger Desjarlais will be hosting the 63rd Annual United Way Kick Off. The 2019-2020 United Way Kick Off is Tuesday, October 29th at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall on the Florida Southwestern State College campus. Networking begins at 8:00 AM with the Program starting at 8:30 AM.
The 2019-20 Pace Setter results will be announced. If your company would like to be a Pace Setter you still have time. Results can be called in by October 18th. Call United Way at 239-433-7209 to get your campaign started today!
Tickets for the event can be purchased by visiting United Way Kick Off Tickets. Tickets are $12 each plus a $3 convenience fee for a total of $15.

Come check out the Market at the Moose every first Saturday of the month. Indoor/Outdoor market. A variety of vendors, local fresh produce, baked goods, breakfast sandwiches and lunch, gourmet spices, custom jewelry, homemade items, art, crafts & more! Open to the public!! Vendors vary each month. You never know what you’ll find at the market!
Live entertainment provided by Premium Rock & Barbara Rea ( when available) . Moose memberships are available at the market if you’re interested in joining the Moose Lodge. Keep our community strong by coming out and supporting our local small businesses.* Air conditioned, non smoking building.*
****If you sell homemade products, handmade or custom items, we now have an online store for our Market at the Moose. Custom vendors can now purchase a spot for the Market right from our store. Select the month that you would like to participate and if you prefer an indoor or outside spot then simply checkout. Your payment reserves your spot and serves as your confirmation. Market at the Moose store- https://store13100027.ecwid.com/
Non-custom vendors please email: LLSN@comcast.net or post in the event to check availability.
Vending fee- Indoor space $50. includes table & chairs. We set up 6ft, 8 ft & 9 ft tables. Outside $25 for 10×10 area. in season Oct-April.
Outside space during summer May – Sept. $20.

Join us for the fourth annual Taste of Freedom Gala at the Fort Myers Event Center, benefiting the Florida Coalition Against Human Trafficking. All proceeds will go toward eradicating human trafficking in Florida.

Enjoy complimentary wine, refreshments, small bites and sweet treats at each of our participating boutiques.
We’ve created the most refreshing way to spend an afternoon enjoying the sublime styles, fantastic flavors and playful pursuits at the Promenade!
Arrive early for shopping and dining specials!
Live entertainment at The Center Bar from 7 to 10 PM!
Shop, dine and experience over 25 one of a kind destinations.
All tastes. All tasteful. All here!

Enjoy shopping 5,000 square feet of clothing, cocktail & wedding dresses, shoes, purses and jewelry with prices starting at $5! All purchases benefit Dress for Success SW Florida.
There will be exclusive brands such as White House Black Market, Chico’s, Talbots, Vince Camuto, J. Crew, Coach, Michael Kors, Lily Pulitzer, St. John, and many more.
VIP tickets cost $50 and VIP admission starts at 1 pm. General admission is free and starts at 5 pm. Additional sponsorship packages are available, please call 239.689.4992 for more information.
Welcome back! We are excited to announce our 2nd pop up market. Come see us for a unique collection of accent furniture and home decor items. Hand selected local artisan, repurposed and new products to shine your personality.

Rescue Runway—a FUNdraiser for Children’s Advocacy Center
November 9, 11 AM–2 PM
Bell Tower Shops, Ft. Myers
Come show off your rescue dog at our new fundraiser (all dogs welcome).
Enter them into contests and let them strut their stuff down a real runway at Bell Tower’s center court.
Event Agenda
Contests for: *Best Costume *Owner Lookalike *Trick *Kisser *Ugliest *Crowning of King & Queen Rescue Royalty
Auctions & Raffles * Photo Booths * Rescue Organizations
Vendors for Pet Services & Products * DJ Robert
Food & Drink Specials (for doggies too!)
Featuring judges Norman Love, Jen Galloway of Gulf Coast Humane Society and Deputy Chance!
* Contest entry fee $10 per dog, per contest—pre-register
* Rescue Royalty competition based on online voting with dollars. Tell your friends and family to vote for your treasured pooch with their wallet!
* Put your product or service in front of hundreds of people.
For all details contact
Lisa Rizzio, lrizzio@cac-swfl.org, 239-939-2808
Thank you to Co-Chairs Cole Peacock and Jessica Walker
https://www.facebook.com/events/2483224168624375/

Bring some friends or come meet new ones! Join us for night out of socializing & shopping! Vendors, delicious food, local craft beer, wine and more! November 9th, 5-9pm at Scotty’s Bierwerks in Cape Coral! Interested vendors please email: LLSN@comcast.net (Vending fee is $50)
Custom vendors can purchase a spot through the website.
https://www.llsnevents.com/
Enter for a chance to win LLSN Events Shop Local Giveaway!! Come out to any of our markets, fairs or festivals to enter for a chance to win starting on September 7, 2019 at 9am through Dec 15, 2019 at 2pm. All entries must be received by Dec 15th at 2pm.
Grand Prize- (1) Brand New Samsung 55” LED HD Smart Tv – only one winner (1st drawing announced). Second prize is (1) $100. Visa Gift Card- only one winner (2nd drawing announced) How to enter: Entered by coming out to one or more of the dates listed below & by submitting an entry at Local Ladies Social Network, Inc.’s booth at any market, fair or festival using the entry form provided. You may enter ONLY ONCE PER EVENT. Winner selection and notification: Winners of the Giveaway will be selected in a random drawing under the supervision of the Local Ladies Social Network, Inc. Drawings will be held at the Paradise Christmas Fair at Laishley Park in Punta Gorda, Florida on December 15, 2019 at 2pm and will be broadcasted on “ Facebook LIVE” on Local Ladies Social Network, Inc. /LLSN Event’s FACEBOOK page. https://www.facebook.com/localladiessouthflorida/ Winners will be announced live. Winners will be notified via phone & email to the email address they entered the Sweepstakes with within three (3) days following the winner announcement if they are not in attendance. Must be 18 or older to enter. Please see official rules at https://www.llsnevents.com/pages/terms

Speakers: Col. Danny McKnight (Blackhawk Down, the lost patrol) and Norman Love. Enjoy cocktail hour, visiting with WWII heroes, dinner with heroes, and a live auction plus much more. Participate in Willy Wonka chocolate bat game!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/honor-flight-gala-tickets-70378617339

CASH ONLY (no credit cards at the gate)
This unique community celebration features 25 award-winning food trucks, a luxury car show, KIDS ZONE, live music from the Ben Allen Band & Matty Jollie, a tractor-trailer of beer and wine! PRIZES are raffled off and non-stop fun all day! Kids under 16 get in free – and did we mention it’s dog-friendly!
2019 BMW X3 Two year lease raffle!! Tickets sold at the event and online. Winner announced at the end of the show (you do not have to be present to win)
Donated by Germain BMW and 100% benefits QUEST FOR SUCCESS
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT COLLIER COUNTY NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Come on out for one of the most fun and unique events in Southwest Florida – 100% of the proceeds to benefit Collier County charities, including Sunshine Kids, Beds for Kids, Empty Bowls Naples, Paws and The Shelter Naples.
KIDS ZONE, FAMILY FUN!!
