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Wed 3/10: Guided Canoe Trips - Collier-Seminole State Park

When: Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Where: Collier-Seminole State Park, 17 miles south of Naples on U.S. 41 East, Naples, Fl

Cost: $25

Age limit: 6+

Description: Join a park naturalist down the Blackwater River. Learn about the plants and animals making it special. Hear of Seminole survival.
6 years and above $25 per person (our equipment or yours)Reservations required. 239-394-3397. Collier-Seminole State Park is located at 20200 Tamiami Trail East Naples, Florida 34114
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Wed 3/10: "What is Healthy Aging All About?" Free Seminar

When: Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Where: Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church, 1225 Piper Boulevard, Naples, Fl

Cost: Free

Age limit: All ages

Description: Healthy aging is more than just physical health or absence of disease; it encompasses many other important aspects of health: intellectual, emotional, social, vocational, and spiritual. How do we obtain the correct balance? Join Joyce Geary, Parish Nurse and Rev. Thompson as they explore behavior and lifestyle choices that impact us. Seminar held in Fellowship Hall.

Wed 3/10: Sunshine Booksellers hosts Randy Wayne White Mar 10 @ noon

When: Wednesday, March 10, 2010, noon to 2 p.m.

Where: Sunshine Booksellers - South Store - 677 S. Collier Blvd

Cost: Not available

Age limit: All ages

Description: Randy Wayne White releases his latest book "Deep Shadow" March 9. Randy has agreed to a book-signing at Sunshine Booksellers (SOUTH) at 677 S. Collier Blvd.

Wed 3/10: The Hubble Space Telescope

When: Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Renaissance Academy, 1010 Fifth Ave. S, Naples, Fl

Cost: $25

Age limit: 15+

Description: After a brief overview of the last, highly successful repair mission of the
Hubble Space Telescope (HST), we will explore the wonderful images the
HST has produced over the decades while examining their aesthetic beauty
and scientific impact. We will end the presentation with a brief overview of
the successor to HST – the James Webb Telescope.

Wed 3/10: Museum Lecture Series

When: Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Collier County Museum, 3301 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, Fl

Cost: Free

Age limit: All ages

Description: The West Gulf Blockade

Lincoln’s “Operation Anaconda” was designed to use the Union’s naval power to slowly squeeze the South into reconciliation. Operations along Florida’s west coast were only marginally effective at best. Join us for a look at the Blockaders and Blockade Runners and their lively game of cat-and-mouse in Florida’s Gulf waters during the War Between the States.

Wed 3/10: Gulf Coast Venture Forum Monthly Meeting - Sarasota Chapter

When: Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: Hyatt Regency Sarasota

Cost: Not available

Age limit: All ages

Description: The Sarasota Chapter meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 10 from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. at The Hyatt Regency Sarasota, 1000 Blvd of the Arts and is sponsored by Private Capital Management.

Members of the GCVF meet monthly to hear about local investment opportunities, and they also offer informative educational programs presented by seasoned, recognized professionals and business people, providing a place for the sharing and exchange of business and technical experience.

The Gulf Coast Venture Forum is open to new members. Interested parties must qualify as an accredited investor as defined by the US SEC and are encouraged to view www.gcvf.com or call 239-262-6300 for more information.

Wed 3/10: Inbetweeners Singles Club

When: Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: Café Italia

Cost: Free

Age limit: 40+

Description: Inbetweeners, Singles ages 40-65, 5 p.m. Wednesdays during March at Cafe Italia, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples; www.inbetweeners.org.

Wed 3/10: Unique Wine Tasting

When: Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: Decanted: Wine, Beer, Tastings, 1410 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, Fl

Cost: $10

Age limit: 21+

Description: Ever have a Torrontes? How about a wine from Thailand or China? This tasting gives us the opportunity to open some of the most unique and new items in the store.

$10 per person.

Wed 3/10: Princess Diana: Dress of Inspiration – Legacy of Giving Gala

When: Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: The von Liebig Art Center, 585 Park Street, Naples, Fl

Cost: $250

Age limit: 18+

Description: Meet the dress owners lending gowns and Royal memorabilia for the exhibition, enjoy a gourmet dinner and help raise funds for local women with breast cancer, to continue Princess Diana’s philanthropic spirit. Tickets start at $250. For more information, call Jane Davis at 239-262-6517 x115.

Wed 3/10: FWA Naples Writer's Club Organizational Meeting

When: Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: Fifth Third Bank 2nd Floor Conference Room 900 goodlette road (just south of the zoo.)

Cost: Not available

Age limit: 18+

Description: Join the FWA Naples Writer's Group for our organizational meeting. We will implement a game plan for our critique groups, craft workshops, and lecture series for the remainder of March and all of April. This is the time to voice your interests and we'll also be looking for volunteers to help facilitate the events. Everyone is welcome from aspiring writer to those who are established in the field.