April 12, 2009 - Apr 18th: Upcoming Collier County Florida Events

GROUPS

Catholic Young Adults of Naples, 19-39, 7 p.m.second and fourth Tuesday, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 625 111th Ave. N., Claussen Center youth room, Naples; 287-2424.

Gay Social Network, 7 p.m. third Saturday. Call for location; 434-1612 or www.gaysocialnetwork.com

Marco Island Newcomers Club, 11:30 a.m. second Wednesday, Marco Island Yacht Club, Marco Island; 642-4528 or 3899-0990. Mensa, 6 p.m. Fridays, 10202 Vanderbilt Drive, Naples; 992-2120 or 591-4565.

MOMS Clubs, for stay-at-home moms and preschool-age children:

-- Naples Gulf, 9:30 a.m. first Tuesday at Fleischmann Park, 1300 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples; 430-9171.

-- Central Naples, 10 a.m. fourth Tuesday at Vineyards Community Center, 6231 Arbor Blvd., Naples; 598-9775.

-- North Naples, 10 a.m., fourth Monday, Estates Branch Library, 1266 Golden Gate Blvd. W., Naples, 455-1096 or Darchihenning@gmail.com

-- Naples South Coast, meeting, 10 a.m., third Tuesday and playdates Tuesdays and Thursdays, Fleischmann Park Community Center, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples; 455-8458.

MOPS, 9:15 a.m. first and third Friday, North Naples United Methodist Church, 6000 Goodlette-Frank Road N., Naples; 593-7600 or www.mops.org

Mothers of Marco, play group 10 a.m. Mondays, story time 10 a.m. Fridays at Mackle Park, Marco Island, for infants to 5 years old. Business meeting 6 p.m. second Monday. 394-9453.

Naples Area Moms of Multiples, 7 p.m. second Thursday, North Collier Hospital, 11190 Health Park Blvd., Conference Room 1, Naples; 947-6175.

Naples Laughter Club, 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, Cambier Park, 755 Eighth Ave. S. (near the children’s playground), Naples; 821-1073 or napleslaughterclub@yahoo.com

Neighborhood Watch of Naples/Collier County, 7 p.m. first Thursday, Sheriff’s Training Quarters, Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology, 3702 Estey Ave., Building 6, Room 109, Naples; 262-4144.

Optimist Club of Naples, meeting, 6:15 p.m. first and third Thursday, International House of Pancakes, 1921 Davis Blvd., Naples; 598-1992 or 594-7442.

Paradise Coastmen Barbershop Chorus, rehearsals 7 p.m. Thursdays, First Baptist Church, 3000 Orange Blossom Drive, Chapel, Naples; 352-6366.

Soroptimist International of Naples, 6 p.m. last Thursday, Red Lobster Restaurant, 2355 U.S. 41 N., Naples; 821-5562 or 598-5474.

Tides Club, 11:30 a.m. third Thursday, Country Club of Naples, 185 Burning Tree Drive, Naples; 263-3464.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 93, boating education and vessel examinations, first Wednesday, 1099 Ninth St. South, Naples; 592-0678.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 96, Wiggins Pass, boating skills, boat safety checks and safety patrols; 594-8009.

University of Okoboji Alumnus Club, 9 a.m. Mondays, IHOP, Restaurant, 1921 Davis Blvd., Naples; 434-8261. Vegetarian Society of Naples, potluck dinner, 5 p.m. fourth Saturday, Hedges Center, Naples Preserve, 1690 U.S. 41 N., Naples; 261-4290.

HERITAGE

Alliance Francaise de Naples, La Causerie, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, the Club at Pelican Bay, 707 Gulf Park Drive, Naples; 592-7576.

Daughters of the American Revolution, Marco Island Chapter, 10:30 a.m. third Thursday; 642-0711.

Genealogical Society of Collier County, 7:30 p.m. second Tuesday, Moorings Presbyterian Church, Moss Hall, 791 Harbour Drive, Naples; 262-5708.

German-American Club Gemuetlichkeit, 7 p.m. third Tuesday, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples; 774-1582. German American Club Harmonie, 7:30 p.m. first Monday, St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 7100 Airport-Pulling Road, Naples.

Italian American Society of SW Florida, dinner socials, 6 p.m. third Wednesday; 254-1340 or iasfl@aol.com

Naples Italian American Club, 7035 Airport-Pulling Road N., Naples, mah jong and cards, noon first Tuesday; 597-5210 or niac@naples.net

Sons of the American Revolution, Naples Chapter, 11:30 a.m. first Thursday through May, Naples Elks Lodge, 3950 Radio Road, Naples; 642-6545.

Sons of Norway, Scandia Lodge 3-617, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, Country Club of Naples, 185 Burning Tree Drive, Naples; 498-6442.

Swiss-American Club of S.W. Florida, first Thursday; 353-9451 or infor@swissamericanclub.com

HOBBIES/SPORTS

Abate Florida, Gator Alley Chapter, 11 a.m. fourth Sunday, 800 Neff’s Way, Naples; 825-6618.

Amateur Radio Association of Southwest Florida, 7 p.m. fourth Tuesday, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples. Weekly net, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 146.64 Mhz.; 992-4708, 355-7330 or www.araswf.org

Antique Automobile Club of America, Naples/Marco Island Chapter, 7:30 p.m. second Thursday, St. William Church, 750 Seagate Drive, Naples; 352-7504 or www.naplesmarcoaaca.org

Backcountry Fly Fishers, 6:30 p.m. second Monday, Norris Center, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples; 261-9129 or www.flyfishingnaples.com

Bridge Deck Club of Naples, duplicate bridge, open games, 1 p.m. Monday-Saturdays, Evergreen Golf and Country Club, 4710 Lakewood Blvd., Naples; 262-5334. Partners: 353-6776.

Button Brigade Club, 11 a.m. first Saturday, Restoration Church, 1459 Pine Ridge Road, Naples; 455-0258.

Canasta Club of Marco Island, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Mackle Park, 1361 Andalusia Terrace, Marco Island; 793-8901.

Collier County Stamp Club, 7:30 p.m. third Wednesday, Fifth-Third Bank, 900 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples; 591-4388.

Collier Sportsmen and Conservation Club, 7:30 p.m. third Thursday, Vineyards Community Center, 6231 Arbor Blvd., Naples; 455-8109.

Cool Cruisers of Southwest Florida, 6 p.m. Saturdays; 455-2175.

Corvettes of Marco Island, 8 p.m. Thursdays, CVS parking lot, Bald Eagle Drive and Collier Boulevard, Marco Island; www.marcoislandcorvettes.com

Corvettes of Naples, 7:30 p.m. first Thursday, Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church, 1225 Piper Blvd., Naples; 948-3550.

Embroiderers’ Guild of America, 9:30 a.m. third Wednesday, Moorings Park, 120 Moorings Park Drive, Grill Room, Naples; 354-8174.

Everglades Astronomical Society, 7 p.m. fourth Thursday, Norris Center, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples; 566-7283. or http://gator.naples.net/club/eas

Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 1067, 7 p.m. first Wednesday, Pilots Lounge, Naples Airport; www.eaa1067org.

Fibre Arts Club, 9 a.m. Mondays, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples; 353-0752.

Greater Naples Dog Club, 7:30 p.m. third Tuesday, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples; 597-0352.

Gulf Breeze Button Club, 1 p.m. first Tuesday, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples; 793-6409.

Gulf Coast Sailing Club, 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday, Hamilton Yacht Club, 7065 Hamilton Ave., Naples; 248-4735 or www.gulfcoastsailingclub.org

Harley-Davidson of Naples, Paradise Chapter H.O.G., 10 a.m. the third Sunday, Naples Harley-Davidson, 3645 Gateway Lane, Naples. 594-5504 and follow prompts to HOG hot line.

Kayak Fishing Club, 6 p.m. first Thursday, 11369 U.S. 41 E., Naples; 298-0810.

Ladies Let's Go Fishing, meeting, 9:30 a.m. first Saturday, Cypress Woods Clubhouse, Northbrooke Drive, Naples; 592-6477 or llgf@comcast.net

Lionel Train Enthusiasts, 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Naples Depot, 1051 Fifth Ave. S., Naples; 262-1776.

Marco Island Divers, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, SCUBAdventures, 1141 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island; 389-7889.

Marco Island/Naples Area Rug Hookers, 10 a.m. Mondays at Mayflower Congregational Church, County Barn Road, Naples; 774-3393 or 774-7908.

Marco Island Model Yacht Club, 2-4 p.m. Sundays, Mackle Park, 1361 Andalusia Terrace, Marco Island; 642-0082.

Marco Sportfishing Club, 7 p.m. first Thursday, Jewish Congregation of Marco Island, 991 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island; 394-8038.

Mercedes Benz Club, SW Florida Section, 8:30 a.m. fourth Saturday, Crissy’s Wild Side Cafe, Carillon Shopping Center, 5026 Airport-Pulling Road N., Naples; 597-8282 or 272-1328.

Naples Anime Club, 2:30 p.m. second Saturday, Golden Gate Estates Branch Library, 1266 Golden Gate Blvd. W., Naples; 455-0595.

Naples Artcrafters, 7:30 p.m. last Monday, Norris Center, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples; 793-3362.

Naples Bridge Center, 5865 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples, duplicate, 1 p.m. daily and 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 299er games, 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays; 455-4445.

Naples Bridge Club, 12:30 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, River Park Community Center, 301 11th St. N., Naples; 213-3037.

Naples Camera Club, 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday, Airport Authority Building (second floor), Naples Airport, Radio Road; 417-3550.

Naples Computer Club, PCBUG, 5 p.m. third Thursday, Naples Branch Library, 650 Central Ave., Naples; 435-1841.

Naples Croquet and Lawn Bowling Club, 4 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. Saturdays, Etudes de Ballet, 3285 Pine Ridge Road, Naples; 594-6848.

Naples Decorative Artists, 9:30 a.m. third Friday, Vineyards County Park, 6231 Arbor Blvd. W., Naples; 775-1981 or 592-1382.

Naples Digital Photography and Imaging Club, 7 p.m. second Thursday, Edison College Conference Center, 7007 Lely Cultural Parkway, Building J, Naples; http://dpi-sig.org

Naples Doll Club, noon third Wednesday, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 777 Mooring Line Drive, Naples; 566-1299.

Naples Fishing Club, 6:30 p.m. third Tuesday, VFW Post 7721, 800 Neff’s Way, Naples.

Naples Flute Circle, 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Unity Church of Naples, Founders Hall, 20000 Unity Way, Naples; 775-3009.

Naples Garden Club, 1 p.m. first Monday, Mooring Presbyterian Church, 790 Harbor Drive, NaplesNorris Center.

Naples Macintosh Users Group, noon, Wednesdays, Naples Branch Library, 650 Central Ave.,Naples; www.naplesmug.com

Naples Miniaturists, 7 p.m. second Tuesday, 1269 Airport-Pulling Road, Naples; 659-1444.

Naples Orchestra and Chorus, rehearsals, chorus, 7 p.m. Mondays; orchestra, 9 a.m. Saturdays, Golden Gate High School, 2925 Magnolia Pond Drive, Naples; 775-8460.

Naples Orchid Society, 7:30 p.m. first Thursday, Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Drive, Naples; 403-7155.

Naples Park Bridge Club, 1 p.m. Mondays, 654 104th Ave. N.; 566-7559.

Naples Park Pinochle Club, 3 p.m. Thursdays, Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples; 213-3010.

Naples Personal Computer Users Group, 5 p.m. third Thursday, Naples Branch Library, 640 Central Ave., Naples; 566-7680.

Naples Quilters Guild, 7 p.m. third Thursday, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 777 Mooring Line Drive, Naples; 566-9313.

Naples Rug Hookers, 10 a.m. Wednesdays, Naples Park Area Association, 654 104th Ave. N., Naples; 262-5170.

Naples Sail and Power Squadron, basic boating course, 7 p.m. Thursdays, 297 Airport-Pulling Road N., Mercantile Plaza, Naples; 643-2702 or www.boatingsafely.org

Naples Scrabble Club, 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Wendy’s, Green Tree Shopping Center, 10951 Airport-Pulling Road, Naples, 592-0888; 304-5444.

Naples Ski Club, 6 p.m. twice a month, Zizi’s, Bellasera Hotel, 221 U.S. 41, Naples; 598-9211 or www.naplesskiclub.com

Naples Walking Club, 5K walk, 7 a.m. Saturdays, Perkins Family Restaurant, 4255 U.S. 41 N., Kmart Plaza, Naples; www.napleswalkingclub.org

Naples World War II Historical Society, 7 p.m. second Wednesday, First Methodist Church of Naples, 383 Third Ave. S., Naples. 594-8030 or 293-7520.

Options Investment Club, 9 a.m. first and third Friday, Fifth Third Bank, 2470 Immokalee Road, Naples; 430-0698.

Paradise Coast Kayak Fishing Club, 7 p.m. first Thursday, Sunshine Ace Hardware, 4929 Rattlesnake Hammock Road, Naples; www.paradisecoastpaddlers.com

Paradise Coast Paddlers Club, 6:30 p.m. second Thursday, North Collier Regional Park, Exhibition Hall, 15000 Livingston Road, Naples; www.paradisecoastpaddlers.com

Pontiac Club, Everglades Chapter, 8 p.m. Fridays in Naples; 877-6136.

Sailing Association of Marco Island, 6 p.m. third Thursday, St. Mark’s Church, 1101 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island; 389-5508.

Sci-Fi Fan Club, 4 p.m. Saturdays, Calistoga Bakery Cafe, 7945 Airport-Pulling Road N., Naples.

Scuba Marco Club, Aquarius, 6 p.m. first Thursday, SCUBAdventures, 1141 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island; 389-7889.

Scuba Squad, Naples Dive Center, 6 p.m. first Saturday, Pelican Larry’s, 2700 Immokalee Road, Naples; 597-7930.

Southwest Florida Ship Modelers Guild, 9:30 a.m. second and fourth Saturdays; 594-0868.

Star Touring and Riding Motor Cycle Association, 9 a.m. first and third Sunday, Florida Power Sports, Naples Blvd., Naples; www.star308.com

Weekly Writing Group, 10 a.m. Saturdays, Vanderbilt Beach Branch Library, 788 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples; 597-8444.

West Coast Muscle Car Club, 7 p.m. first Tuesday, Knotts Plastering, 1996 Seward Ave., Naples; 253-3702 or www.westcoastmusclecarclub.com

Woodturners of Southwest Florida, 6:30 p.m. first Tuesday, Riverside Community Center, 3061 East Riverside Drive, Fort Myers; (239) 731-6592.

PROFESSIONALS

Area Beautification Advisory Committees, Immokalee, 5 p.m. third Wednesday, Immokalee Community Park, 321 First St. N., Naples; Bayshore, 4:30 p.m., first Thursday, Building W, Government Complex, Naples; Golden Gate, 4 p.m., second Tuesday, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples; Lely Golf Estates, 4 p.m. second Friday, Building W, Government Complex, Naples; 774-8494.

Civil Air Patrol, Hayes Hangar, 360 Aviation Drive, Naples; Naples Cadet Squadron, 6:30 p.m. Mondays; 353-7980 or 643-0980; Naples Senior Squadron, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 649-1080.

Civil Air Patrol, Marco Cadet Squadron, 6:30 Tuesdays; 389-9498 or 389-1273. Senior Squadron, 7 p.m. first and third Mondays; 530-0786 or 389-1273. Both at CAP Hanger, Marco Island Airport, end of Mainsail Drive, Marco Island.

Collier County Democratic Club, 6 p.m. third Monday, Norris Center, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples; 434-7754 or www.collierdemocrats.org

Collier County TeenAge Republicans, (ages 13-19), 7 p.m. first Tuesday; colliartars@gmail.com

Collier Republican Club, 6-8 p.m. second Monday, Bellasera Hotel, 221 U.S. 41, Naples; 298-0512 or CollierRepublicanClub@aol.com

Democratic Women's Club of Collier County, 10 a.m. third Saturday, Best Western Naples Plaza, Palms room, Third floor, 6400 Dudley Drive, Naples; 949-3970 or 354-0100.

Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary, last Thursday, alternating months between the Fort Myers/Naples FHP stations; (239) 354-2377.

Florida Writers' Association, Naples Palm Group, 2 p.m. first Saturday, Naples Branch Library, 650 Central Ave., Naples, Mackworth Rees meeting room; 393-2000.

Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship International, 7 a.m. first Saturday, IHOP, 1921 Davis Blvd., Naples; 732-6344.

Golden Gate Civic Association, 7 p.m. second Monday, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate parkway, Naples.

Gordon River School Digital Arts, 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday, Collier Athletic Club, 710 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples; 263-2566 or JMS@GordonRiverSchool.org

Marine Industries of Collier County, 6 p.m. third Tuesday, Elk’s Club, 3950 Radio Road, Naples; 261-0882 or director@miacc.org

NAACP, 7 p.m. second Monday, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples; 455-2886.

Naples Area Young Republicans, 6 p.m. third Wednesday, Republican Party Headquarters, 194 U.S. 41, Naples; Naplesyoungreps@yahoo.com

Naples Writers' Association, 2 p.m. first Saturday, Naples Branch Library, 650 Central Ave., Naples; 597-5555.

Public Relations Society of America, Gulf Coast Chapter, 11:30 a.m. fourth Tuesday, Hilton Naples & Towers, 5111 U.S. 41 N., Naples; Cyndee@pbscontractors.com

Quarter Century Wireless Association, Royal Palm Chapter 152, second Thursday, 353-1299 or 261-8537.

Republican Men’s Club of Collier County, 7:45 a.m. first Friday, Pelican Marsh Golf Club,1810 Persimmon Drive, Naples; 593-2965 or jfoster@porterwright.com

Southwest Florida Federated Republican Women, 11:30 a.m. first Monday, Arbor Trace, 15661 Vanderbilt Drive, Naples; 254-9979.

Southwest Florida Young Republicans, 7 p.m. fourth Monday, Collier County Republican Headquarters, 194 U.S. 41, Naples; 821-2691 or SWFLYoungRepublicanClub@gmail.com

Tax Preparers of America, 9 a.m. Tuesdays, TaxRUs, 1068 Sixth Ave. N., Naples; 261-1245.

Teenage Republicans, 6 p.m. first Tuesday of the month, Republican Headquarters, 194 U.S. 41 N., Naples; CollierTARS@acs.com or www.colliergop.org

Toastmasters

-- Collier Communique, noon first and third Friday, Collier County Government Center, Building B, Human resources training room, 3301 U.S. 41 E., Naples; 262-5119 or garyvincent@colliergov.net

-- Naples Speakeasy Advanced Club, 7 p.m. second Tuesday, Norris Center, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples; 261-0388 or daphne696@embarqmail.com

-- Naples Sunrise Bay, 7:45 a.m. first and third Tuesday, Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Drive, Moss Hall, Naples; 777-3642 or paintedperfectioninc@comcast.net

-- Naples Toastmasters Club, 7 p.m. first and third Tuesday, Naples General Aviation, 200 Aviation Drive, Second floor conference room, Naples; 430-2450 or info@NaplesToastmasters.org

-- Toast of the Coast, noon second and fourth Friday, Wilson Miller, 3200 Bailey Lane, Naples; 331-1099 or pat.a.baier@gmail.com

Women's Network of Collier County, 11:30 a.m. second Tuesday, Collier Athletic Club, 710 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples; Jacqueline_curty@cable.comcast.com

Women’s Republican Club of Naples Federated, 11:30 a.m. second Friday, Country Club of Naples, 185 Burning Tree Drive, Naples; 530-1766.

SENIORS/RETIREES

AARP, Chapter 3753, noon first Thursday, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples.

AARP, Drive Safety Class,-- 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 and Wednesday, April 22, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples; 455-0525. -- 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 and Thursday, April 23, East Naples Community Center, 3500 Thomasson Drive, Naples; (888) 227-7669. -- 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, May 7 and Friday, May 8, St. Mark’s Ejpiscopal Church, 1101 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island; 394-8780; -- 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, May 26 and Wednesday, May 25, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway; 455-0525.

Dupont Retirees of Southwest Florida, 11 a.m. second Monday, Gulf Coast Village, Naples; (239) 542-3486 or (239) 590-0141.

Gulf Coast Retired Firefighters Association, retired New York City firefighters and other paid departments, 7 p.m. third Tuesday, VFW Post 7721, 800 Neff’s Way, Naples; 860-0696.

National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees, noon second Thursday; 793-4841 or 348-3394.

Retired Physicians Association, Collier County, noon second Wednesday; 591-8239.

Safe Driver Class for Seniors (55+), 8:30-11:30 a.m. third Thursday and Friday, YMCA of Collier County, 5450 YMCA Road, Naples; 594-1717.

Salvation Army Senior Club, 10 a.m. first and third Wednesday, 3180 Estey Ave., Naples; 775-9447.

Senior Citizens Club of Naples, 1 p.m. Mondays, Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples; 263-2079 or 774-4644.

Senior Gin Rummy Club, noon-4 p.m., Saturdays; 261-8405.

Sprint Retirees, 9 a.m. third Wednesday, Nana Vettn’s Country Diner, 12285 Collier Blvd., Naples; 304-1164.

Sunday Seniors, cards and games, second and fourth Sunday, St. Peter the Apostle Ministry Center, 5130 Rattlesnake Hammock Road, Naples; 353-4459.

Telephone Retirees of FL, Naples Club, 11 a.m. second Tuesday, Vanderbilt Country Club, 8266 Danbury Blvd., Naples; 775-0407.

SERVICE

Cypress Lodge No. 295 Free and Accepted Masons, dinner, 6 p.m., meeting, 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursday, 5850 U.S. 41 N., Naples; 597-3030.

Free and; Accepted Masons Veritas Masonic Lodge No. 396, 7:30 p.m., first and third Tuesdays, The Shepherd of the Glades Lutheran Church, 6020 Rattlesnake Hammock Road, Naples; 793-3467.

Golden Gate Fraternal Order of Eagles 4028, 4111 Green Blvd., Naples, 7 p.m. first and third Thursday; ladies meet 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays; steak or chicken dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays; bingo, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays; fish or shrimp dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays; karaoke, 8 p.m. Fridays; members and guests; 455-6670. Kiwanis Clubs:

-- East Naples, breakfast meeting, 7:30 a.m. Fridays, International House Of Pancakes, 1791 Davis Blvd., Naples; 775-1502.

-- Golden Gate, 5:30 p.m. first Wednesday, Mel’s Diner, 12035 Collier Blvd., Naples and breakfast meetings, 7:30 a.m. second-fourth Wednesdays, Golden Gate Community Center 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples; 774-8052.

-- Greater Collier, 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Manatee Middle School, 1920 Manatee Road, Naples; 377-4400.

-- Marco Island, breakfast meeting, 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, Porky’s Restaurant on Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island; 394-3925.

-- Naples, luncheon meeting, noon Tuesdays, Collier Athletic Club, 710 Goodlette-Frank Road N., Naples; 821-1909.

-- Naples-on-the-Gulf, breakfast meeting, 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Perkins Restaurant, 3585 Pine Ridge Road, Naples; 591-8008.

-- Northside Naples, breakfast meeting, 7:15 a.m. Thursdays, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 625 111th Ave., Naples; 263-8383.

-- Pelican Bay, noon Wednesdays, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 4320 U.S. 41 N., Naples; 254-9736.

Lions Clubs

-- Marco Island, 6:30 p.m., third Wednesday, Bistro Soleil, Olde Marco Inn, 100 Palm St., Marco Island; 394-2045.

-- Naples, 11:30 a.m. first and third Tuesday, Grand Buffet, U.S. 41 S. and Bayshore Drive, Naples; 592-1195 or 498-9415.

-- Naples Nites, 6:30 p.m., second and fourth Tuesday, Red Lobster Restaurant, 2355 U.S. 41 N., Naples; 455-4503.

Naples Elks Lodge, 3950 Radio Road, Naples, lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; dinner, 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; and buffet, 5-7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 643-0075.

Naples Masonic Hi-12, 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, Perkins, 3585 Pine Ridge Road, Naples; 352-8047.

Naples Moose Lodge, 3417 Enterprise Ave., Naples, lunches, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8-11 a.m. Sunday, breakfast; spaghetti or ziti dinner, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays; fish fry, 6-7:30 p.m. Fridays; 6-7:30 p.m. every other Saturday, New York strip steak or barbecue ribs; entertainment Saturday nights; Moose hour from 4-6 p.m. weekdays; hamburgers and hot dogs, Saturday afternoons; 261-0322.

Optimist Club of Naples, 6:15 p.m. first and third Thursday, IHOP, 1921 Davis Blvvd., Naples; 598-1992, 594-7742 or www.naplesoptimisticlub.com

Paradise Coast Pilot Club, 6:30 p.m. third Thursday, Red Lobster Restaurant, 2355 U.S. 41, Naples; 354-3031.

Pilot Club of Naples, 6 p.m. second Thursday, Aston Gardens, 4800 Aston Gardens Way, Naples; 566-1612.

Rotary

-- Collier, 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Perkins Family Restaurant, 3583 Pine Ridge Road, Naples; 293-8324.

-- Naples, 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples; 404-4032.

-- Naples Bay, 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Naples Bath and Tennis Club, 4995 Airport-Pulling road S., Naples; 352-6992.

-- Naples Gulf Shore, 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples; 649-3178.

-- Naples Sunset, 6 p.m. Thursdays, Collier Athletic Club, 710 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples; 353-0252.

-- North Naples, 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, Collier Athletic Club 710 Goodlette-Frank Road N., Naples

-- Pelican Bay, 7:30 a.m. Fridays, The Club at Pelican Bay, Naples; 262-4909.

-- Marco Island Sunrise, Tuesdays, 7:15, breakfast; 7:45 a.m. , meeting, Marco Island Yacht Club, 1400 North Collier Blvd., Marco Island ; 642-9122.

-- Marco Island, noon Thursdays, Olde Marco Island Inn; 389-2525.

Shrine Club

Marco Island, 11:30 a.m. Fridays, Olde Marco Inn, 100 Palm St., Marco Island; 417-0779.

Naples, 6 p.m., cocktails; 7 p.m., dinner, second Tuesday, Glades Country Club, 174 Teryl Ave., Naples; 598-9829.

World Changers of Florida Inc., 7 p.m. first Thursday, Fifth Third Bank, 900 Goodlette-Frank Road, Second floor, Naples; 774-5866.

Zonta Club of Naples, luncheon meeting, noon first Tuesday, Hilton Naples and Towers, 5111 U.S. 41 N., Naples; 434-7877.

SINGLES

Inbetweeners, singles ages 40-65, 6 p.m. Wednesdays during April, Noodles Italian Cafe and Sushi Bar, 1585 Pine Ridge Road, Naples; www.inbetweeners.org

L.I.F.T., 1 p.m. Thursday, April 16, Bay House, Restaurant, 799 Walkerbuilt Road, Naples; 591-3837.

Naples Tennis and Singles Social Mixer, doubles tennis at 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays with mixer, Veterans Park, 1900 Immokalee Road; 254-9665.

Singles 55 plus, 7 p.m. third Tuesday through April, St. John the Evangelist Church, 625 111th Ave. N., PLC Library, Naples; 591-4870.

Singles Network of Naples, (50+), 6 p.m. Thursdays, Inn at Pelican Bay, 800 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples; 263-7379.

Singles Together, 6 p.m. first Tuesday, Ministry Center of St. William, 615 Seagate Drive, Naples; 592-7885.

Solo Singles Club of Collier County, 5 p.m. happy hour, Fridays at local restaurants; 262-0278.

Southwest Florida Senior Singles Golf League, 50+ with a 36 or less handicap, mornings every Sunday; 597-7349 or 498-8898.

VETERANS

American Ex-Prisoners of War, Collier Chapter, luncheon meeting noon, third Monday, Terracina Grand, 6825 Davis Blvd., Naples; 643-3279.

American Legion Post No. 135, 2296 U.S. 41 E.; fish fry, 5-8 p.m. Fridays, 8 p.m.-midnight, karaoke; and steak, ham and chicken dinners 5-8 p.m. Saturdays, music by Angelo, 6:30-10 p.m.; 774-4707.

Archie Turner AmVets Post No. 23, 2727 Bayshore Drive, Naples; AmVets meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday; ladies auxiliary at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday; Sons of AmVets, 1 p.m. first Sunday; bar bingo featuring free hot dogs and door prizes, 6 p.m. Mondays; free appetizers, 6 p.m. Fridays; 6 p.m. Saturdays, entertainment; Sundays, NasCar races and free appetizers; 417-2626.

Collier County Women Veterans, luncheon, noon third Wednesday, Glades Country Club, 19th Hole Restaurant, 174 Teryl Road, Naples; 262-1673.

Blind and visually impaired veterans, 1 p.m. third Thursday, Golden Gate Community Center, 47901 Golden Gate parkway, Naples; 732-5399.

Combat Infantry Men's Association, third Thursday, call for directions and times; 434-0904.

Freedom Eagles, Florida Chapter 3, 7 p.m. fourth Tuesday, Golden Gate VFW, Post 7721, 800 Neff’s Way, Naples. MIA/POW and veterans issues; 417-9844. Golden Gate Eagles, 4028, 4111 Green Blvd., Naples, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, food and drink; 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, dinner; 455-6670.

Golden Gate VFW Post No. 7721, 800 Neff’s Way, Naples, country music, 1 p.m. first Sunday; bingo, 2 p.m. Mondays; dinners, 5:30 p.m., Thursdays and Saturdays; 455-7721.

Jewish War Veterans, 10 a.m. third Sunday, Temple Shalom, 4630 Pine Ridge Road, Naples; 594-7772.

Marco Island VFW Post No. 6370, officers meeting 6:30 p.m., membership meeting, 7 p.m. second Tuesday, Mackle Park, Marco Island; 394-9407.

Marines Past and Present, lunch, 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays, Bianchi’s, Bayfront, 492 Bayfront Place, Naples; 825-9456.

Reserve Officers Association, 11:15 a.m. first Thursday, Collier Athletic Club, 710 Goodlette-Frank Road N., Naples; 353-6874 or 649-0314 .

VFW Post No. 7369, 2405 Linwood Ave., Naples, open daily 9 a.m.; 2 p.m. Sundays, shuffleboard tournament; 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, bingo; 8 p.m.-midnight Saturdays, karaoke with Lester; 793-7369.

Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 706, 7 p.m. third Thursday, VFW Post No. 7721, 800 Neff’s Way, Naples; 572-0205.

SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

Beta Theta Pi Alumni, luncheon at noon, third Wednesday, Collier Athletic Club, 710 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples; 262-6639.

Boston University Alumni Club, Southwestern Florida, noon second Saturday, Club at the Strand, 5840 Strand Blvd., Naples; 642-4572.

Brown University Club of Southwest Florida, fourth Thursday, Naples Boathouse Restaurant, 990 Broad Ave. S., Naples; 596-6778.

80’s Reunion, Barron, Naples and Lely High Schools, classes 1981-1986, July 24-26; 431-7961 or naplesreunion80s@yahoo.com

Franklin and Marshall College, 11:30 a.m. fourth Tuesday, H.B.’s on the Gulf, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd., Naples; 403-3916.

Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Alumnae, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 22; 594-8420.

Illini, noon first Friday, Stonebridge Country Club, 2100 Winding Oaks Way, Naples; 592-1849.

Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae, 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 15; 353-6214.

Marco Island Alumnae Club, 11:30 a.m. fourth Wednesday, Olde Marco Island Inn, 100 Palm St., Marco Island; 642-2916.

Penn State Alumni Chapter of Naples, 11:30 a.m. first Tuesday, Country Club of Naples, 185 Burning Tree Drive, Naples; 597-2681.

Princeton Club of Southwest Florida, luncheon, noon first Tuesday, Northern Trust Bank, 375 Fifth Ave. S., Naples; 262-5560.

Trinity College Club of SW Florida, noon second Wednesday through May, HB’s on the Gulf, Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Resort, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples; 596-7780.

University of Virginia Alumni Club of Southwest Florida, noon second Monday, Collier Athletic Club, 710 Goodlette-Frank Road N., Naples; 263-2598.

Williams College Alumni Association, noon first Tuesday, Broadwells, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd., Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples; 285-6937.

Yale Club of Southwest Florida, noon second Thursday, The Club at Pelican Bay, 707 Gulf Park Drive, Naples; 348-9476.