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By Daily News staff
Naples Daily News

HOLIDAY
THIS WEEK

"Miracle on 34th Street": Various times now through Dec. 23. Sugden Community Theatre, 701 Fifth Ave. S., Naples. The Naples Players present the musical version of the famous Christmas movie about a department store Santa who may just be the real one in disguise, and about the little girl and her mother who need his help. Sensory-friendly, specially priced performance for people with special needs Dec. 12. $45, students and educators, $10. 239-263-7990 or naplesplayers.org 

"Elf" Jr.: 2 and/or 4 p.m. Through Monday, Dec. 11. Sugden Community Theatre, 701 Fifth Ave. S., Naples. KidzAct players stage the story of Buddy, the elf who learns he is actually a human and needs to convince the family he was spirited away from of the meaning of Christmas. $20, $10 students. 239-263-7990 or naplesplayers.org 

 

Christmas cookies sale: 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. Homemade Christmas cookies for sale at Faith Lutheran Church, 4150 Goodlette-Frank Road N. Proceeds to benefit projects and missions of the Women of Faith.

Night Lights in the Garden: The Naples Botanical Garden is aglow during Night Lights in the Garden, Dec. 8-23, 26-30, and Jan. 1-3. Advance tickets required and available at www.naplesgarden.org. Dec. 8-14 ticket prices: Adults: $10 members / $20 non-members; children (4-14): $5 members/$10 non-members; children (3 and younger): free, ticket required. Dec. 15-Jan. 3 ticket prices: Adults: $10 members / $25 Non-Members; children (4-14): $5 Members / $15 Nnon-Mmembers; Children (3 and under): Free, ticket required

Bonita Springs Christmas Boat Parade: 5 p.m. Dec.9, beginning at Bay Water Exclusive Boat Club and Rentals, 5124 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-0455

Christmas cookie decorating: noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Miromar Outlets in Estero, near WINK Playland. Kids can stop by cookie decorating stations for a special holiday treat they can make and eat. Facebook.com/outletmall and MiromarOutlets.com 

Christmas Bazaar: The Ladies Auxiliary of The Amvets Post 23, 2727 Bayshore Drive, East Naples, will host a Christmas Bazaar from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. Proceeds will support veteran programs.

Candy Cane Lane: 11 a.m-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9.  1000 Lely Palms Drive, East Naples. 15th annual Lely Palms Charm of Christmas craft fair with local vendors, church groups, artisans and bakers along with the Lely Palms Care & Share &Stitches group. Information at 239-775-7661

Marco Island Christmas Island Style Boat Parade: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. Boats sail around the island decked out with festive holiday lights and decorations. Recommended viewing spots include The Esplanade on Smokehouse Bay and Snook Inn on the Marco River. 239-250-8348

Captiva Island Boat Parade: 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, on Capitva Island. Lighted boat parade begins at South Seas Island Resort Marina and cruises through Pine Island Sound to ‘Tween Waters Inn Marina on Roosevelt Channel. http://www.captivaholidayvillage.com

Naples Bay Christmas Boat Parade: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 9. Pick your spot along Naples Bay to enjoy the sparkling annual Naples Bay Christmas Boat Parade Parade viewing spots include Pinchers Crab Shack, Riverwalk Restaurant, Kelly's Fish House, The Boat House Restaurant, Naples City Dock and Naples Landings Park. Sponsored by the Marine Industries Association of Collier County. All proceeds benefit the Ricky King Foundation. 239-682-0900

"the Fairy Tale Nutcracker" takes over Golden Gate High School, Dec. 10.

"The Fairy Tale Nutcracker": 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. Golden Gate High School, 2925 Titan Way, Golden Gate Estates Naples. Students of Etudes de Ballet present the iconic E.T.A. Hoffman tale with the music of Tchaikovsky.  $25, $19. edbnaples.com/nutcracker. Information: (239) 593-8280 

Christmas concert: 3 p.m. , Dec. 10. United Church of Christ, 5200 Crayton Road, Naples. With Becky Weese-Rumpf, Jamie and The Carolers. Fellowship with the performers at a reception in the Gathering Place. www.naplesucc.org or 239-261-5469

Advent concert: 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. St. Monica's Episcopal Church, 7070 Immokalee Road, North Naples. A Service of Lessons and Carols, with handbell choir, soloists, orchestra, St. Monica's choir and audience participation. Freewill offering.  239-591-4550 or stmonicasnaples.org

Chancel Choir Christmas Concert: 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10.  First Presbyterian Church, 250 Sixth St.reet S., Naples. Music through the centuries. Freewill offering. 239-262-1311 ext. 239 or email at briceg@fpcnaples.org.

Choirs Christmas Concert: 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church, 1225 Piper Blvd., North Naples. “A Service of Nine Lessons and Carols,” Readings by the VandeReaders, choral anthems and congregational carol singing. Freewill offering.

Naples Annual Christmas Parade: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12. The parade will begin on Broad Street South, go north on Third Street South, turn east onto Fifth Avenue South and then finish on Eighth Street South. Floats, live music, children’s activities, and more in this annual event that brings out residents and visitors alike. Information: 239-692-8436

Jewish Federation Hanukkah Celebration: 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, on the Lawn at Mercato, North Naples. Performance by Naples Klezmer Revival Band, Mmenorah lighting, crafts at the “Kids Corner," face painting, Israeli folk dancing, children’s performances. 

A Christmas Experience: 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 14, 15 and 17; and 4 p.m. Dec. 17; First Baptist Church of Naples, 3000 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples. An old-town Christmas village, festival-type setting, with  stations where young children can make ornaments, Christmas cards, and stockings, everyone can have hot chocolate and wassail, and  families to take photos around a Christmas tree or sleigh.  A live nativity will be staged and musical groups will be incorporated; the show will include a 100-voice choir and a 25 piece orchestra with "Les Mis" veteran J. Mark McVey as guest artist. A drama, "It's the Thought That Counts," is part of the evening. $5 to $10, available at fbcn.org or 888-795-1559

Holiday Brass: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13. Wang Opera Center, 2408 Linwood Ave., East Naples. Naples Chamber Brass, including members of the Naples Philharmonic, bring snappy sounds of the season in a Spectrum Series concert. $40, $10 students/children; $50 for VIP seating plus reception with the artists. capacenter.org or (239) 775-2800.

Holiday Pops: 8 p.m. Dec. 14-16, 2 p.m. Dec. 16, 7 p.m. Dec. 17. Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., North Naples. Naples Philharmonic, Naples Philharmonic Chorus, Naples Philharmonic Youth Chorus and Capathia Jenkins, vocalist, with Stuart Chafetz, conductor, and James Cochran, chorus director, in its annual show of holiday favorites and some surprises like "Santa, You Da Man," and "What Sweeter Music." $60-$103. 

Santa Paws: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at the Village Shops on Venetian Bay, 4200 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples. Bring your dog to have photos take when Santa. Adoptable pets from the Humane Society of Naples will be on site. Drop off receipts from Dec. 14 to Dec. 17 and The Village will donate 10 percent back to the Humane Society of Naples.

A Seraphic Fire Christmas: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14. Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church, 1225 Piper Blvd., North Naples.The Miami-based choral and instrumental music ensemble Seraphic Fire performs its blend of Christmas music. $58. Tickets required; seraphicfire.org or 305-285--9060

Tuba Christmas Concert: More than 70 musicians ranging in age from 11 to 80 ring in the season on tubas, euphoniums and more at this annual event. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14. Sugden Plaza, 701 Fifth Ave. S., Naples. Free. 239-692-8436 

Applebee’s Toys for Tots fundraiser: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Dec. 16 at Southwest Florida restaurants. Guests may enjoy breakfast compliments of Applebee’s along with goodies, raffle tickets for door prizes and the opportunity to take a photo with Santa Claus. Tickets to Breakfast with Santa are $10 each. Call or visit a local Applebee’s. Advanced reservations are required as seating is limited. Children younger than 2 admitted free. Applebee’s will raise additional funds by selling paper “gift tags” for $1 each, which will be displayed in the restaurants. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the Breakfast with Santa events and “gift tag” purchases will be donated directly to the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program to be distributed to local families. applesbees.com

 

MUSIC

THIS WEEK

 

 

CANCELLED: Piano, Strings and Great Composers: 4 p.m. Dec. 10, Koreshan Art Hall, Koreshan State Park,3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero. The Piano Trio by Russian composer Anton Stepanovich Arensky and String Quartet No. 8 by Czech composter Antonin Dvorak will lead the Estero Concert Series Musicians include Bella Gutshtein, piano; Boris Sandler and Ruth Leone, violins; Eric Dochinger, cello; and Suzannah Chalick, viola. $42. 239-596-8404 or  rcc@rccnaples.org.

NEXT WEEK 

Naples Jazzmasters Dixieland Jazz Band: Saturday, Dec. 16, 1:45 to 4 p.m. at River Park Community Center, 301 11th Street N. Free but donations welcome. 

Naples Dixieland Jazz Band: Sunday, Dec. 17, 1:45 to 4 p.m. at Cambier Park in downtown Naples (Sixth Avenue South and Eighth Street South). Free but donations welcome. 

ONGOING

DaRuMa Japanese Steak House & Sushi Lounge: 6:30 to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, piano music. 241 Center St. N., Naples; 239-591-1200

THEATER

"Leading Ladies": Gulfshore Playhouse production of two Shakespearean actors who will do anything to become a rich dowager's heirs — or is it heiresses? Norris Community Center, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. Tuesdays-Sundays  through Dec. 10; 8 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 3 p.m. matinees Wednesdays and Sundays.  $20-$64. gulfshoreplayhouse.org or call 866-811-4111

"Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End": 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 17. Marco Players Theater, Marco Town Center Mall, 1089 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island. Comedy based on the life of the famous humorist who wrote "If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits?"  $30. www.TheMarcoPlayers.com or 239-642-7270. 

AUDITIONS

"A Midsummer Night’s Dream": Gulfshore Playhouse Teen Acting Company spring production. Auditions Sunday, Dec. 3 and Monday, Dec. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. Open to teens ages 13 to 18. By appointment only; schedule by calling 239-261-7529, ext. 207.

ART

THIS WEEK

"Art After Dark": 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. Crayton Cove, 8th Street South at 12th Avenue South.  Live music by Jeff Fessenden and Alchemy, plus the newest works of art by area professional artists, with open galleries including Phil Fisher Gallery, Naples Ships Store, Random Acts of Art, Cove Inn Lobby, 24/7, Pure Design and Guess-Fisher Gallery, representing more than 30 area professional artists in multiple mediums. Information:  www.GalleriesOfCraytonCove.com

ONGOING

Fall and winter painting sessions: The Michaela & Leigh Art LLC, Studio and Gallery, 6240 Shirley St., No. 103, Naples, is accepting students for the fall and winter seasons. Classes are watercolor painting (four sessions $160, all materials included), batik painting (design and dye three silk scarves in four sessions. $225, all materials included) and shoe painting (one session $40). The studio is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday by appointment. Contact Michaela Castaldi at 239-272-6383 or Leigh Herndon at 603-686-2187 or michaelaandleighart.com.

Paint Like Monet/Collage et Trois: 1:30-4 p.m. Tuesdays for collage, Thursdays and Saturdays for painting. True Joy Studio, 6240 Shirley St., Unit 201, Naples. Lesson with all supplies needed to produce a finished artwork with brush or by collage. For painting, wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and an apron or smock if desired. $55. 239-821-8806 for painting, 239-285-1736 for collage. truejoystudio@aol.com.

Contemporary Art Class: 1-4 p.m. Fridays at 6240 Shirley St., No. 204, Naples. Join artist Elaine Murphy in her studio and learn the art of painting using loose, fluid brushstrokes in an abstract style and bring home a finished painting. $60 per class, plus $15 fee for canvas and materials. 941-320-1617. elainemurphyart@gmail.com.

Silk scarf painting-wearable art: Beginner level class, painting a 14-by-72 inch silk scarf at Hobby Lobby, 1000 Immokalee Road, No. 30, Naples, on Fridays. $27, all supplies included. 614-581-6379. PaintandTakeWorkshop@gmail.com.

Clay: Handbuilding & Raku Techniques: Five-week class 6-9 p.m. Mondays or 1-4 p.m. Thursdays at Rosen Gallery & Studios, Naples Art District, North Line Plaza, 2172 J&C Blvd., Naples. Led by artist Richard W. Rosen. No experience necessary.$195 plus materials ($50). Reservations required. 239-821-1061. rictra@earthlink.net.

Acrylic and Mixed Media art classes: 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and third Saturdays at the Arts on Fire Studio, 6210 Shirley St., No. 103, Naples. Beginners to intermediate acrylic and mixed media creating texture on canvas. $60, plus $15 canvas fee. Students $40 (two-hour class) with a $15 canvas fee. 239-572-1747. sandeekozlow.com. 

COMEDY
THIS WEEK

Steve Trevino: 7 p.m. Dec. 7-10 ; 9 p.m. Dec. 8-9. Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 1100, North Naples. $22 general admission (excluding fees). 239-389-6901. offthehookcomedy.com 

Mr. Showtime David Scott with Brian Corrion: 7:30 Thursday and Sunday, Dec. 10; 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Dec. 8-9. Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Parkway, No. 270, Fort Myers. $20 general admission. 239-479-LAFF or laughincomedycafe.com 

NEXT WEEK

Chris Kattan: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14; 7 p.m. Dec. 15; 6, 8 and 10 p.m. Dec. 18; Off the Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 1100, North Naples. $25 general admission (excluding fees). 239-389-6901. offthehookcomedy.com 

Rob Little and Michael Murillo: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14; 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Dec. 15;  9:30 p.m. Dec. 16; and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17. Laugh In Comedy Cafe, 8595 College Parkway, No. 270, Fort Myers. $20 general admission. 239-479-LAFF or laughincomedycafe.com 

DANCE LESSONS
THIS WEEK

Line dancing: 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, various musical genres, Wa-ke Hatchee Recreation Center, 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers. $10, one-time payment, then $5 per class. 239-432-2154.

Belly Dance Classes: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at House of Gaia, 1660 Trade Center Way Suite No 1, Naples. Four-week belly dance series for adults. Cost is $50 for the class series. Learn the ancient art and modern styles of this dynamic dance. 239-768-5575. BellydanceSWFL.com.

East coast swing for beginners: 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Enchanted Ballroom of Bonita Springs, 26821 S. Bay Drive, Suite 110. $20 or $25 with new student special, which includes a group class and private lesson.

Argentine Tango classes: Beginners Tuesdays 7-8 p.m.; intermediate-advanced Tuesdays 8-9 p.m. Followed by practice session. $15. Practice session only $5. Social event is 7-11 p.m. Saturdays. 1673 Pine Ridge Road, Naples. 305-785-8899.

Tai Chi: Mondays at 11:30 a.m., Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.; Fridays at 11 a.m. All levels. First class is free. Studio One, 4184 U.S. 41 N., Naples. 239-214-3464.

Beginning ballroom dancing: 6 p.m. Thursdays, Enchanted Ballroom of Bonita Springs, 26821 S. Bay Drive, Suite 110. $20 or $25 with new student special, which includes a group class and private lesson.

Salsa: 6 p.m. Fridays, Enchanted Ballroom of Bonita Springs, 26821 S. Bay Drive, Suite 110. $20 or $25 with new student special, which includes a group class and private lesson.

Dance club: 11 a.m. Saturdays, Enchanted Ballroom of Bonita Springs, 26821 S. Bay Drive, Suite 110. $20 or $25 with new student special, which includes a group class and private lesson.

Tango Milonga: 8-11 p.m. Saturdays. $15. Free lesson included from 7-8 p.m. 1673 Pine Ridge Road. 305-785-8899.

 

AUTO SHOWS
ONGOING

Breakfast Cruise-In & BOGSAT: 8:30 a.m. every Wednesday morning at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 13620 N. Cleveland Ave., North Fort Myers. This is a no-host breakfast, order off the menu, very casual gathering. Drive your street rod, custom, collector car, antique, grocery getter, etc. Plenty of parking. Information: call Perkins 239-656-1999. BOGSAT: Bunch of Old Guys Sitting Around and Talking.

Classy Cruisers & Cool Cruisers Weekly Breakfast: 8 a.m. every Wednesday, Blueberry’s Cafe 3350 U.S. 41 N., Naples. 239-595-1840 or email legrandfromage@comcast.net

Mondays Cruise In: The Shell Factory and Nature Park will host Larry Day and his Monday Cruise in Car show every Monday at The Shell Factory parking lot, 2787 N. U.S. 41, Fort Myers. larrycruisinlist-swfl.com. Shellfactory.com.

CLUBS
ONGOING

Classic and smooth jazz: 7-10 p.m. every Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, 5001 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs. Jazz bassist/guitarist, Chris Sidwell and jazz vocalist Jean Frye Sidwell perform in the Tarpon Bay Restaurant bar area. 239-390-4295.

DaRuMa Japanese Steak House & Sushi Lounge: 6:30-10 p.m. Friday through Sunday, piano music. 241 Center St. N., Naples. 239-591-1200.

New York Pizza and Pasta: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jebry and Friends Jazz Jam. 11140 U.S. 41, North Naples. 239-594-3500.

The Island Club: 6-9 p.m. Mondays, Jebry and Friends Jazz Jam. 600 Neapolitan Way, Naples. 239-228-7796.

Bob Zottola’s Jazz Simpatico: Every Friday from 5:30-8 p.m. at Food & Thought Organic Restaurant, 2132 U.S. 41 N., Naples. Featuring Stu Shelton or Joe Delaney on keyboard and Bob Zottola on trumpet, flugelhorn and vocals. 239-213-2222.

Irish traditional music session: 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Riptide Brewing Company, 987 Third Ave., N., Naples. Concert by Susanna Haslett, local Irish music concertina player. Free 239-228-6533.

CHILDREN
ONGOING

Collier County Public Library system’s children's activities and story times for various ages:

Headquarters, 2385 Orange Blossom Drive, North Naples: Registration is required.

Tuesdays: Mother Goose Time, 10 a.m., ages 3-15 months; music and movement, 10:30 a.m., ages 3-5 years; Toddler Story Time, 11 a.m., ages 16-35 months.

Wednesdays: Mother Goose Time, 10 a.m., ages 3-15 months; walk-in activity time, 10:30 a.m., ages 18 months-5 years ; preschool story time, 11 a.m., ages 3-5 years.

Saturdays: Family story time, 11-11:30 a.m., all ages and an adult. Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories, songs and family fun. Registration is not required.

East Naples, 8787 U.S. 42 E., East Naples: Registration is recommended. Thursdays: Walk-in activity time, 10:30 a.m., ages 18 months to 5 years.

Estates, 1266 Golden Gate Blvd. W., Golden Gate Estates: Registration is not required. Wednesdays and Thursdays: Toddler story time, 10 a.m., ages 16 months-3 years; preschool story time, 10:30 a.m., ages 3-5 years.

Golden Gate, 2432 Lucerne Road, Golden Gate: Registration is not required. Tuesdays and Wednesdays: Combined story time, 10:30 a.m., all ages.

Gabriel Scanlon, 7, of Ave Maria, listens to a presentation during a March event at the Collier County Library Immokalee Branch.

Immokalee, 417 N. First St., Immokalee: Registration is not required. Tuesdays: Combined story time, 10 a.m., ages 10 months to 5 years.

Marco Island, 210 S. Heathwood Drive, Marco Island: Registration is not required. Thursdays: Family story time and craft, 10:30-11:15 a.m., ages 16 months to 5 years and an adult.

Naples Regional, 650 Central Ave., Naples: Registration is not required. Tuesdays and Wednesdays: Combined story time, 10:30 a.m., all ages. The same theme is presented both days.

South Regional, 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway, East Naples: Registration is recommended. Tuesdays: Family story time and craft, 10:30-11:15 a.m., ages 16 months to 5 years.

Vanderbilt, 788 Vanderbilt Beach Road. North Naples: Registration is not required. Mondays: Walk-in activity time, 10:30 a.m., ages 18 months-5 years.

HISTORY

ONGOING
Children’s China: Through Jan. 14,The Children’s Museum of Naples hosts "Children’s China: Celebrating Culture, Character and Confucius." Visitors will discover the many similarities and differences in modern day Chinese culture. This interactive exhibit, designed for children 3 to 12 years, explores what life is like for children in China today through six different immersive environments. 15080 Livingston Road, Naples. Cmon.org. 239-514-0084.

Edison Ford Garden Tour: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Edison Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. Edison Ford horticultural garden staff; experience 20 acres of Edison and Ford family gardens. Free for members; $40 nonmembers. 239-334-7419.

Walking tour of Naples Historic District: 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Palm Cottage, 137 12th Ave. S., Chickee Pavilion, Naples. Two-hour tour including alleys and Naples Piers. $16 adults; $10 members; free for children 10 and younger. Reservations required. 239-261-8164.

Bonita Springs Historical Society: Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Liles Hotel History Center & Museum, 23700 Old 41 Road in Riverside Park, Bonita Springs. Historic photos, artifacts and a period 1930s hotel bedroom. Free. Handicapped accessible.

Historic Casner Home: Living history museum furnished in vintage 1930s style. Please call to schedule a visit 239-390-2092.27142 South Riverside Drive, Bonita Springs. Handicapped accessible.

Guided Historic tours: 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Koreshan State Historic Site, 3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero. Explore the 19th-century religious Koreshan settlement, its structures and gardens. dThe walking tour is about 1½ an hours and a half. Guided tours are $2 for adults, $1 for children under 6 years of age and can be purchased at the Ranger Station 239-992-0311.

GAMES
ONGOING

Euchre Club: 1:30-4 p.m. Every Monday and Friday at East Naples Community Park, 3500 Thomasson Drive, Naples. 793-4414.

Bingo: 6 p.m. Mondays, Amvets Post 23, 2727 Bayshore Drive, Naples. All speedy nights. Ten games will be played. 910-617-9866.

Bingo: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Naples Elks Lodge 2010, 11250 U.S. 41 E., East Naples. $15 packets. 239-643-0075, ext. 103.

Bingo: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays; 12:30 p.m. Saturdays. American Legion Post 135, 2296 U.S. 41 E., East Naples. 239-774-4707.

Mah Jong and Cards: 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, Naples Italian American Foundation, 7035 Airport-Pulling Road N., North Naples. Free, members; $3 donation, non-members. 239-597-5210.

FARMERS MARKETS

ONGOING

Third Street South: 7:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays. Third Street from Broad Avenue South to 13th Avenue South.

St. Paul's Farmers Market: 8 a.m-noon Saturdays through mid-April. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 3901 Davis Blvd., Naples. Free. 239-643-0197 

Golden Gate: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples. 239-206-4339.

Koreshan Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Sundays, year round. 3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero. $1 park entry fee to Koreshan State Historic Site. 239-992-0311.

Pine Ridge Road Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sundays at 3370 Pine Ridge Road, Naples. 239-200-4401. Naplesmarketplace.com.

OUTDOORS
ONGOING

Parasail Adventures: Naples Beach Watersports tour times are 10:30 and 11:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturdays at Vanderbilt Beach. Experience breathtaking views of Naples beaches and the Gulf of Mexico. Fly solo, double or triple. $110 per person. Take a camera along or order a photo package. 239-572-2953.

Ten Thousand Island Waverunner Guided Excursions: Daily Tours at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Marco Island Watersports, with three locations, JW Marriott Marco Island, Hilton Marco Island and Marriott’s Crystal Shores Marco Island. 90-minutes tours. Experience the native wildlife that resides in the mangrove forests while expert tour guides teach about the nature and geography of the region. $225 plus tax, singles or doubles. Please check in a half-hour before departure. 239-642-2359.

Goddess Yoga: 8:30 a.m. every Thursday at Koreshan State Historic Site, 3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero. This form of yoga incorporates goddess mythology into the physical practice of yoga, allowing participants to embrace and internalize the symbolic nature of each goddess in the practice. Focus is on improving internal strength, clarity, love and creativity, and is accompanied by a dynamic physical practice. Basic physical agility required. Some mats provided. Bring a water bottle. $10 cash. Park admission free. 239-992-0311.

Crystal Bowl meditation: 7 p.m. Every Wednesday at the Koreshan State Historic Site, 3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero. A 30-minute class that offers the perfect opportunity to recharge your energy, rebalance your chakras, and to reconnect to your Hhigher Sself. This is a pre-paid event. Pre-register at TheGypsySeaWitch.com. 754-444-9779.

Coastal plants and animals: From sharks and shells to fish feeding and a marine life touch tank, 45-minute programs weekdays, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Road, East Naples. Included in admission. $5, adults; $3, children 6-12; free, children younger than 6. 239-530-5972.

OUTDOORS

ONGOING 

Estero River kayak: Koreshan State historic site is now offering canoes and kayaks for rent. Canoes rentals are $7 for the first hour, and $5 each additional hour. Single Kayak rentals are $10 for the first hour, and $5 each additional hour. Tandem Kayak rentals are $15 for the first hour, and $10 each additional hour. Rent at the Ranger Station. No reservations. 239-992-0311.

Guided tours: 10 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Koreshan State Historic Site, 3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero. $2, adults plus park entry of $4 for vehicle and driver or $5 for up to eight people and vehicle. 239-992-0311.

Guided walks: 9:30-11 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, 375 Sanctuary Road, North Naples. $14, adults; $6, college students with ID; $4, children 6-18; free, children younger than 6. 239-348-9151

Guided kayak tours: Naturalist-guided kayak tours through the coastal waters of Naples, Marco Island and the Ten Thousand Islands starting at $60 per person including all equipment and needed instruction. 239-293-6232. Upacreekkayak.com.

Guided kayak tours: Daily tours, starting at $40, per person including equipment and a certified Florida master naturalist, call for location, GAEA Guides, Fort Myers. 239-694-5513.

Kayak, paddleboard and Waverunner tours: Three daily tours at All Water Excursions, 12345 U.S. 41 N., Bonita Springs. 239-594-0213.

Lo's Yoga Naples: 6 p.m. every Wednesday and 9:30 a.m. every Friday at Vanderbilt Beach. Practice yoga for 60 minutes at your own pace. All levels welcome, and beginners encouraged. Bring your own towel/mat. Cost $10 or five classes $30. 239-877-1293.

Shelling: Visit remote areas in the barrier islands of the northern Ten Thousand Islands during a three-hour eco-tour with captains and naturalists, departures daily, Pure Florida’s M/V Naples Explorer, Tin City, 1200 Fifth Ave. S., Naples. $58.30, adults; $29.15, children 12 and younger (including tax). 239-263-4949.