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Kick back and Relax!

FAMILY FUN IN SANIBEL Too Old For Camp?

SERVICE PROJECTS FOR TEENS

SUMMER READING PROGRAMS NEAPOLITANfamily • June 2015

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This summer we’ll offer weekly thematic ﬁve day dance camps for children Ages 3-9. Our structured, fun-ﬁlled camps will include multiple styles of dance, arts & crafts and other fun dance activities that will keep your dancer focused and leave them with happy memories and a wonderful summer experience. Crafts and a camp T-shirt are included. Each week will conclude with an In-Studio demonstration, so plan to bring your cameras!

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JUNE 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS

in every issue . . .

ON THE COVER

ONLINE THIS MONTH AT NEAFAMILY.COM

FROM THE PUBLISHER

REEL LIFE WITH JANE Family Movie Reviews

COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS NEWS

COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD NEWS

CITY CONNECTION City of Naples Parks Department News and Events

COMMUNITY EVENTS

CENTERFOLD CALENDAR

JUNE EVENTS

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10 Move, Daddy, Move. One dad changes his exercise attitude when he realizes his kids are following his “couch potato” example. by Gregory Keer 16 Family Fun (minus the sun) in Sanibel. We found three indoor destinations sure to please your family. by Andrea Breznay

Aurora Del Vecchio is 10 years old and a fourth grader at Vineyards Elementary School. She and her parents Joe and Kris relocated from Chicago five years ago. Cover photo by Peggy Farren of Avant Garde Photography • (239) 263-7001

40 Service Projects for Teens. Is your child too old for summer camp? How about a summer of service? It will keep your child busy, hone his/her skills and give back to our community. by Sara Marchessault

42 Avoid the Summer Slide. Suggestions for keeping your student from losing some of what they learned this school year during the summer vacation. by Darlene Pellechia 43 Summer Reading Programs for Collier and Lee Children. 44 Locals Brewing Up Success. Micro breweries are cropping up all over SWFL. We visited a few just in time for Father’s Day fun. by Leigh Ann Newman

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Back to School EXPO Saturday, Aug. 8 9am to 2pm Greater Naples YMCA • Over 60 vendors with the information Collier parents need to get the school year off to a good start • Face painting, tattoos and arts & crafts • Giveaways, door prizes and more!

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THIS MONTH: It’s Dad’s Month

P.O. Box 110656 Naples, FL 34108 (239) 514-0338 Phone (239) 514-0339 Fax info@neafamily.com Publisher Andrea Breznay andrea@neafamily.com Assistant Publisher Stacy Nicolau snicolau@neafamily.com Sales Executive Mindy Slenn Copy Editor Leigh Ann Newman Cover Photographer Peggy Farren Contributing Graphic Designer Janine Vitanza Editorial Submissions are welcome. We reserve the right to edit, reject or comment editorially on all material contributed. We cannot be responsible for return of any unsolicited materials. Articles and advertisements in Neapolitan Family do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the publisher nor does the publisher assume responsibility for statements made by our advertisers or editorial contributors. Acceptance of advertising by Neapolitan Family does not constitute an endorsement of the products, services or information. We do not knowingly present any product or service which is fraudulent or misleading in nature. Neapolitan Family is available free of charge at over 275 distribution points throughout Collier County as well as digitally at www. neafamily.com. Neapolitan Family is ©2015 by Neapolitan Publishing Co., LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is strictly prohibited.

We were discussing what to do with tweens and teens who are a little too old for summer camp recently in the Neapolitan Family Parents’ Group on Facebook. If you have a 13 or 14 year old, you probably have had this discussion with your friends or family. At that age kids are a little too young for a job and a little too old to need a baby sitter or camp but you don’t want them sitting in front of the TV or playing video games for the summer. So, what’s the solution? How about a summer of service? It’s a simple idea–your child picks a cause they are interested in and finds a way to volunteer their time. The benefits are many and the rewards are great. You’ll find more information on page 40 plus we have a few local organizations who are looking for teen volunteers. If your child had a less than stellar academic year, you may be worrying about their future about now. If you need a little reassurance that there is time for your child to get back on track, please read Ericka Donald’s very personal account of her academic change in attitude on page 14. Her words are reassuring for parents and offer some excellent advice on how you can help your child turn the tide. For other academic advice, check out Collier County teacher Darlene Pellechia’s tips on preventing the “summer slide.” One of the best ways is to encourage reading and an easy way to do that is by signing your child up for a library reading program. You’ll find the details on Collier and Lee library programs on page 43. We’re happy to announce the date for the 2015 Back to School Expo. It will be held Saturday, August 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. We’re back at the Greater Naples YMCA and we know they can’t wait to show off their amazing new facility. If you’re interested in being a vendor, we’re now accepting vendor applications. You’ll save $50 if you send in your contract before June 15. Drop by our website at neafamily.com for more information and to download a copy of the contract. We’ll have more details to come in July. Happy Father’s Day and Happy Summer!

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REEL LIFE WITH JANE

By Jane Louise Boursaw

Family Movie & DVD Reviews T

he park is open! The “Jurassic World” park, that is, with a new crop of dinosaurs racing across the big screen. Also heading to theaters this month is a new Disney Pixar movie, a precision-trained military dog and more. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s new in theaters and on DVD and Blu-ray this month. Note that release dates are subject to change. INSIDIOUS CHAPTER 3

Ready for some scary shenanigans? This newest chapter in the terrifying horror series is written and directed by franchise co-creator Leigh Whannell. The chilling prequel, set before the haunting of the Lambert family, reveals how gifted psychic Elise Rainier (Lin Shaye) reluctantly agrees to use her ability to contact the dead in order to help a teenage girl (Stefanie Scott) who has been targeted by a dangerous supernatural entity.

Crichton. Isla Nublar, an island located off Central America’s Pacific Coast near Costa Rica, now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World. Owen Grady (Chris Pratt), a member of the park’s on-site staff, conducts behavioral research on a group of Velociraptors known as Blue, Charlie, Delta and Echo. At the corporation’s request, the park’s geneticists create a genetically modified hybrid mutant dinosaur, known as Indominus Rex, to boost visitor attendance. Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard) is the park’s operations manager, and her nephews, Zach (Nick Robinson) and Gray (Ty Simpkins), are visiting the island when the hybrid escapes and are subsequently caught up in its deadly rampage.

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Not yet rated; likely PG-13 In Theaters 6/12 • Ok for Kids 13+ Reel Preview: 5 of 5 Reels

PG for mild thematic elements and some action • In Theaters 6/19 • Ok for Kids 6+ Reel Preview: 5 of 5 Reels

PG-13 for violence, frightening images, some language and thematic elements In Theaters 6/5 • Ok for Kids 14+ Reel Preview: 3.5 of 5 Reels

The park is open! The “Jurassic World” park, that is. Steven Spielberg returns to executive produce the long-awaited next installment of his groundbreaking Jurassic Park series. Set 22 years after the horrific events of the original “Jurassic Park,” Colin Trevorrow directs this sci-fi terror adventure based on the novel “Jurassic Park” by Michael

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Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it’s no exception for Riley (Kaitlyn Dias), an 11-yearold girl who’s uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco. Like all of us, Riley is guided by her emotions – Joy (Amy Poehler), Fear (Bill Hader), Anger (Lewis Black), Disgust (Mindy Kaling) and Sadness (Phyllis Smith). The emotions live in Headquarters, the control center inside Riley’s mind, where they help advise her through everyday life, but of course, chaos ensues. Although Joy, Riley’s main and most important emotion, tries to keep things positive,

the emotions conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school.

BIG GAME PG-13 for sequences of intense action and violence, and some language In Theaters 6/26 • Ok for Kids 13+ Reel Preview: 4 of 5 Reels In the rugged countryside of Finland, young 13-year-old Oskari (the amazing Onni Tommila) embarks on a traditional quest to prove himself by spending 24 hours alone in the wild, armed with only a bow and arrow. After witnessing a spectacular plane crash, he discovers the escape pod from Air Force One, containing the President of the United States (Samuel L. Jackson). When they realize a group of kidnappers is hot on their trail with the intention of taking the President, this unlikely duo must escape their hunters as they search for the American Special Forces team sent out to find them.

MAX PG for action violence, peril, brief language and some thematic elements In Theaters 6/26 • Ok for Kids 8+ Reel Preview: 3.5 of 5 Reels Max is a precision-trained military dog who serves on the frontlines in Afghanistan alongside his handler, U.S. Marine Kyle Wincott (Robbie Amell). But when things go terribly wrong on maneuvers, Kyle is mortally wounded and Max, traumatized by the loss of his best friend, is un-

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able to remain in service. Shipped stateside, the only human he seems willing to connect with is Kyle’s teenage brother, Justin (Josh Wiggins). But Justin has issues of his own, such as living up to his father’s expectations, and Max may be Justin’s only chance to discover what really happened to his brother that day on the front. As Justin’s growing trust in Max helps the four-legged veteran revert back to his heroic self, and as the pair race against time to unravel the mystery, they find more excitement—and danger—than they bargained for.

When former police K-9 dog Zeus (voiced by Mario Lopez) accidentally destroys an important party, the Bannister family decides to send him to obedience school. Meanwhile, a familiar trio of bumbling burglars (Dean Cain of “Lois & Clark,” Patrick Muldoon of “Days of Our Lives” and Joey Coco Diaz) is planning a daring diamond heist. Can Zeus outsmart the hard-nosed instructor and his Marine K-9 dog Apollo to win the big tournament and foil the jewel robbery?

Launch into the adventure of a lifetime with everyone’s favorite monkey in this all-new movie. When Curious George is asked to take part in a very important space mission, a little monkeying around forces him to crash-land in Africa. While a worried “Man with the Yellow Hat” searches for him, Curious George bravely explores the jungle and makes new animal friends along the way. Reunited at last, the two best pals have an unforgettable adventure shared with new friends!

SPIRITED AWAY

TOM AND JERRY: SPY QUEST

NEW ON DVD/BLU-RAY: TURBO FAST: SEASON ONE

(2-Disc Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack) PG for some scary moments • On DVD 6/16 Ok for Kids 7+ • Reel Review: 5 of 5 Reels

Not Rated • On DVD 6/23 • Ok for Kids 4+ Reel Review: 4 of 5 Reels

Not Rated • On DVD 6/2 • Ok for Kids 4+ Reel Review: 4 of 5 Reels Start your engines...and rev up the fun! From DreamWorks, creators of the hit movie “Turbo,” comes the high-speed animated series that takes comedy, action and excitement to the extreme. Join the world’s fastest snail and his Fast Action Stunt Team as they put their elite skills to the test against all-new opponents on and off the track.

THE DOG WHO SAVED SUMMER PG for some mild rude humor On DVD 6/2 • Ok for Kids 4+ Reel Review: 3 of 5 Reels

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From Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki, one of the most celebrated filmmakers in the history of animated cinema, comes this Oscar-winning fantasy about a young girl, Chihiro (voiced by Rumi Hiiragi), who finds herself trapped in a strange new world of spirits. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, she must call on the courage she never knew she had to free herself and return her family to the outside world. This unforgettable, dream-like story features gorgeous animation.

CURIOUS GEORGE 3: BACK TO THE JUNGLE Not Rated • On DVD 6/23 • Ok for Kids 3+ Reel Review: 4 of 5 Reels

It’s just another day at the beach for the troublesome twosome of Tom and Jerry…that is until they bump into world-class junior spies, Jonny Quest, Hadji and Bandit (classic cartoons meet!). When longtime Quest family nemesis, Dr. Zin discovers Dr. Benton Quest has a device to solve the world’s energy problems, he sends his evil cat army to steal it and capture him and his bodyguard, Race Bannon. Jonny and his new furry friends must embark on an action-packed quest to find his father and save the world. JANE’S REEL RATING SYSTEM One Reel – Even the Force can’t save it. Two Reels – Coulda been a contender Three Reels – Something to talk about. Four Reels – You want the truth? Great flick! Five Reels – Wow! The stuff dreams are made of.

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HAPPY, HEALTHY FAMILY

By Gregory Keer

Move, Daddy, Move One dad changes his exercise attitude when he realizes his kids are following his “couch potato” example!

eeing my two older sons lying motionless and electronically drugged in front of a recent Scooby Doo marathon, I shut off the TV. Immediately, protests arose that would spook any monster the Scooby Gang could encounter. “I haven’t gotten to watch my show!” Jacob, 4, cried. “Today, we’re going biking,” I announced. “I’m too tired,” Benjamin, 7, said, digging himself into the sofa pillows. “How can you be tired?” I said. “You just got up an hour ago and all you’ve done is sit in front of the boob tube.” “What’s a ‘boob tube’?” Benjamin

said, smiling. “Why does it have the word ‘boob’ in it?” His body was atrophying, but his mind was still sharp as a tack. Mine, on the other hand, was losing clarity. “I hate my bicycle,” Jacob shouted. “Let us watch just a little more and we’ll go later,” Benjamin reasoned. “We’ve got a birthday party at noon,” I said, getting weaker. “I promise we’ll go tomorrow,” Jacob offered. We didn’t go then, later, or the next day. The truth is, up until that day, we rarely went biking or walking or anything that would help us reach the category of “active family.” We are busy, what with

school, extracurriculars (which include some sports for the kids), and social events. But we don’t play together as much as I’d hoped. Worse yet, my kids don’t run outside to throw a ball around or ride a scooter when they get a chance. They’d rather watch TV, play a computer game, or (God forbid) read. I’m not alone in worrying about this. The lack of physical fitness among children has led to an epidemic of obesity and other health problems. Many reasons have been spelled out, including the dominance of everything video and all the calories pumped into our processed food. My wife and I have been decent about policing our kids’ diet, but I haven’t exactly

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modeled an active lifestyle. If I’m going to beat the allure of the almighty video screen, then I have to do more than lecture - I need to show them the joys of regular exercise. Problem is, I hate regular exercise. Bigger problem is, my kids hate regular exercise. Following that failed attempt to get the kids biking, I still required more incentive to get the old heart pumping. That came in two forms. One was when I played in a three-on-three basketball tournament - in front of my sons - and found that, despite jumping for a lay-up, I had not exactly left the ground. The second motivating factor arrived with my doctor’s recommendation to reduce my cholesterol, which clocked in at a whopping 265. Not that my penchant for dessert didn’t help, but I have a genetic predisposition to high cholesterol. Only medication and exercise could improve things. Add these factors up and I had enough motivation. If I was going to feel good about my physical self, live long enough to see my grandchildren, and show my kids the benefits of exercise, I had to do something.

So I began Operation Daddy Run. After a procrastination period of researching the proper running shoes, working out an exercise schedule, and proudly announcing to my family and friends that I was about to give the Kenyans a run for their money in the marathon, I finally started jogging.

The best gift I can give myself is to make sure I’m healthy and around for many more dad days to come. Pain is what I remember most about that first month. In my 20s, it would take two weeks to get through the initial muscle soreness. Now it took twice as long. But somehow, with ego on the line and my kids paying attention, I persevered. I’m up to 25 minutes of running on three days a week. I’ve skipped a few turns and sometimes run a little less, but I keep going. Occasionally, I hound my sons to

ride their bikes or scooters with me while I run. Sometimes I jog while pushing baby Ari in the stroller just to have him giggle while the wind blows his wispy hair. I’m also mixing in more walks with the kids and a few shoot-a-rounds on the seven-foot basketball hoop in the backyard. I even do some push-ups and sit-ups, which always inspire my kids to do the same or simply to jump on my back to go for a ride. Slowly, I’m changing both my patterns and those of my boys. I still have to get my bike fixed to take them on longer rides and, in the really hot summer weather, I’ll have to get creative, hitting indoor basketball gyms and the like to get them moving. With Father’s Day around the corner, perhaps this is the best gift I can give myself, to make sure I’m healthy and around for many more dad days to come. It’s also a gift for my children, who will hopefully learn from me the value of exercise that will keep them running for a lifetime. GREGORY KEER is an award-winning syndicated columnist, teacher, and guest expert in national media. He and his wife have three sons. He can be reached at his fatherhood magazine, www.familymanonline.com.

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COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

By Katie Tanner

Keep Learning Alive This Summer “Keep Learning Alive!” is a resource found on the district website at www.collierschools.com. It is filled with great tips and tools for parents of students in all grade levels.

any kids call it the best time of the year: summer break. From swimming to sleeping in, who could disagree with them? I bet some parents are probably looking forward to not having that bedroom battle in the morning trying to get your child to school on time. While I do believe taking a brain break is beneficial, it’s important not to let the so-called “summer slide” take its toll. Research shows that, on average, when students return to school in the fall, they’ve slipped a month behind where they were in the spring. Teachers I spoke with here in Collier County tell me they see the biggest declines over the summer in both reading and math skills. “We see a loss of reading fluency and comprehension as well as basic math facts. Things like telling time, writing in complete sentences with correct grammar, and spelling of basic words,” says Rayna Overmyer, fifth grade teacher at Laurel Oak Elementary. In an effort to battle the brain drain, Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) has developed an online resource entitled, “Keep Learning Alive!” This resource can be found on our district website: www. collierschools.com. It is full of great tips and tools for parents of students in all 12

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grade levels, from elementary school to high school. We are extremely grateful to the District’s Curriculum and Instruction team for putting together this valuable guide. Some of the highlights include recreational reading lists for all grade levels and lots of fun math activities and games. You will also find information about how your student can access one of the best resources for video-based, online learning for free! In addition to all of the information you will find in our online guide, I surveyed some CCPS teachers for some of their brain-boosting tips. Lisa Ettleman, a teacher at Avalon Elementary, tells me primary grades see a decline on students’ recognition of high frequency words. “Parents can reinforce these by using environmental print. Children can read words around the house, streets, stores, and other places they visit over the summer,” says Ettleman. She also encourages parents to have daily conversations with their children. She suggests asking them about their day - what did they see, do, touch, smell, and hear? It seems simple enough, but these communication skills are vital, especially in the information age. When it comes to math skills, Suzanne Szczepanski, the math coach at Lely High

School, tells me almost all students lose some math skills over the summer. “Many teenagers look for summer jobs; why not choose a math-related job? Teenagers could volunteer to mentor younger children or work at a summer camp. Any activity that requires critical thinking and/or problem solving will help students with math in the long run,” suggests Szczepanski. Finally, I had a few teachers at the elementary level suggest that parents really need to keep working on fine motor skills over the summer: pencil, scissors, and construction skills. Fine motor skills are essential for performing everyday skills like buttoning a shirt or opening a lunch box. Teachers suggest having your child keep a summer journal to reinforce writing skills. Other ideas to work on fine motor skills include playing with building sets and blocks or painting. The important thing to remember is you are your child’s first teacher. By setting aside just a few minutes each day can make a big difference when they return to the classroom next school year. We hope you have a spectacular summer and keep learning alive! NEAPOLITANfamily • June 2015

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COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD UPDATE

By Erika Donalds

Struggling Student? There’s always time for a second chance when it comes to education!

ecently I opened up to a journalist about my childhood and my high school years, and confessed that I didn’t even get into college at first. After the story published, I heard from many adults who appreciated knowing that someone who looks to be a success had to go through some tough times to get there. Other parents of slacking high school students were encouraged that all hope is not lost when your teen blows off an English final, guaranteeing an F in the course, like I did my sophomore year. As we near the end of another school year, some of you may be feeling like you could have done better, like your student wasted time or didn’t take advantage of educational opportunities. I’d like to provide some perspective. Thankfully, our school system and our society provide ample opportunities for ‘turnarounds’. Whether your student is in elementary school, high school or out on their own, there is always time to set things right. If your child is a struggling reader, enroll them in a summer reading program, work with them using workbooks or other resources, or find a tutor. If the student is in high school, be sure that they know the full consequences of their actions. Illustrate to them what options they are afforded with a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) vs. a 3.0 GPA. Sometimes just knowing these outcomes can cause a young person to change © Liddle Kidz Foundation their behavior.

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In high school, I was class-averse. Meaning, I hardly attended and had a reputation as a “skipper”. I played varsity basketball and one game day my coach found out I was absent, which meant I could not play. After that, I made sure to come to school on game days, but wasn’t motivated to actually do the work. Then, my GPA fell below the eligibility threshold, and I was forced to sit and watch as my teammates lost without me. They still would have lost with me (we weren’t very good) but I hated sitting on the bench. I went from getting C’s and D’s that semester to earning A’s and B’s the next. I always had it in me, but the lack of consequences meant a lack of action on my part. I had a single mother and we didn’t have much money for a good part of my teenage years. I knew I didn’t want to live that way as an adult, so after talking my way into Florida State University, I promised myself to never miss a class. I figured I had skipped enough in high school! I could probably count on one hand the times I missed class in my four years of college. I graduated magna cum laude with a degree in accounting and went on to get a masters, which I completed with a 4.0 GPA. I then passed the Certified Public Accountants exam on my first try – something less than 10% of applicants accomplish. I’m sharing my story with you to give you some hope for your own child’s turn-

around. It may come now, in elementary school, or well after high school graduation. Don’t give up on them. Keep trying to find different ways to inspire them. You never know what will be that one thing – as basketball was for me – that will make them take responsibility for their own success. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve apologized to my mom for all the stress I put her through during my teenage years. I’m so grateful that she never gave up on me. Now I’m used as the example when friends need some encouragement with their children – young and old! We all know a child who needs a little extra attention. Maybe it’s your neighbor’s or maybe it’s your own. I want you to know that your school district is here for you. Reach out and let us know how we can help. Your child will be grateful (and sorry!) in the future! ERIKA DONALDS is a mother of three boys and a member of the Collier County School Board. She is a Certified Public Accountant and a Partner at a New York-based investment management firm. She is the founder of Parents R.O.C.K. and she is on the board of the Florida Coalition of School Board Members. Erika has a BS in Accounting from Florida State University and a Masters in Accountancy from Florida Atlantic University. She and her husband Byron have lived in Naples since 2002. NEAPOLITANfamily • June 2015

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Family Fridays at the Naples YMCA

Enjoy monthly events that will take place on the YMCA Rooftop on select Fridays all summer long. Families can enjoy: Sponsored by • Themes • Bounce House

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$20 for Members | $30 Non-Members (Includes 2 adults, up to 3 kids) Space is limited. Call today to reserve your spot. 239.597.3148

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Celebrate the new school year by bringing your family to our BBQ bash on the Rooftop. Enjoy music, games, food and a bounce house. 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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ONE TANK TRIPS

By Andrea Breznay

Family Fun (minus the sun!)

in Sanibel

Sanibel Island, just about a 70-minute drive from Naples is famous for its beaches and shells. During the summer months it’s a great day trip destination for Neapolitan families in search of something a little different. Yes, you’ll find the shells and beautiful beaches but you’ll also find indoor activities and attractions that will please every member of the family. We’ve included our three favorite to get you inside out of the heat or give you a reprieve from afternoon showers.

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd., Sanibel 239-395-2233 or 888-679-6450 www.shellmuseum.org Admission: $11 for ages 18 and older; $5 for ages 5-17; ages 4 and younger are free Open 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. daily

here can you see an oversized globe, two live mollusk tanks, and a giant squid and octopus on display? Would you be surprised to know that it is the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum? When scanning the exhibits, you’ll find among other things a shell classification wheel, mannequins representing Calusa Indians, a primitive tribe native to the area who incorporated shells into their daily life, and shells from various regions and in various shapes. While in the Hall of Shells, kids can pick up a scavenger hunt sheet. When they locate each indicated shell, they simply turn in their completed sheet to museum staff for a souvenir to take home. Kids will also make a beeline for the Children’s Learning Laboratory, designed for children ages 2 and older. Young visitors to this area will enjoy the sea-life theme presented in bright colors. Once inside, they can play games and puzzles, peruse the hands-on displays, and view the creatures in the live (not touch) tank. There’s also a ten minute video designed just for kids. True shell fans (and adults) will want to view the Shell Museum’s two videos, Mollusks In Action and Trails and Tales, (both thirty minutes), which generate quite a bit of 16

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buzz in both the local media and with conchologists. The videos were the creation of Joyce Matthys, a volunteer education docent at the center. It is the museum’s hope that people will visit the museum to learn about shells and mollusks before hitting the beach.

CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife)

3833 Sanibel-Captiva Rd., Sanibel 239-472-3644 • www.crowclinic.org Admission: $7 (18+), $5 (13-17), 12 and under free May 1-December 14 ( Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.) December 15-April 30 (Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.) he Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW), operates one of the country’s leading nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation facilities and teaching hospitals on its 12.5-acre campus on Sanibel Island,

Florida. Each year, over 3,500 sick, inured and orphaned wildlife patients receive care from CROW’s staff veterinarians, clinicians, 250 volunteers and students enrolled in CROW’s wildlife medicine program. CROW’s visitor education center is designed to connect all audiences with wildlife in our care while maintaining their privacy. The experience is a self-guided tour that focuses on the life-cycle of our patients from the time they are admitted until their ultimate re-release into the wild. Patient health is imperative; federal and state laws do not permit visitors to view patients directly but visitors can view patients through live feed “critter cams” with views inside the hospital and outside rehabilitation areas. Daily wildlife presentations include a 45-minute wildlife lecture, meeting animal ambassadors and Q&A session. Other programs include a monthly lecture series, “ Wildlife Walk” that include a behind-thescenes tour of the campus and “Lunch and Learn” with CROW’s hospital director.

“These additional programs at CROW are designed to improve the visitor experience and give an intimate look at what we do while educating guests about Southwest Florida’s wildlife,” says Dr. Linda Estep, Executive Director. For seasonal hours and program schedule please visit www.crowclinic.org

Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel 239-472-2329 • www.sccf.org Admission: $5 for ages 17 and older (to Nature Center) Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Hours for rest of year vary; contact SCCF for specifics.

Turtle Tracks isn’t just the name of an ice cream. It’s also a popular program sponsored by the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation where you can learn about the sea turtles that nest on Sanibel and Captiva. SCCF docents narrate a Dolphin & Wildlife Adventure Cruise given by Captiva Cruises that offers an opportunity to view dolphins and other wildlife up close as you cruise the Pine Island Sound. A visit to SCCF, which welcomed 15,000 visitors last year, is a great way to while away the time. There’s a touch tank and several aquaria with live turtles and snakes. Nature Center programs are $5 for adults, free for children. Avid gardeners can visit their native plant nursery. If you want to get up close and personal with a butterfly, be sure to visit the butterfly house, which is free of charge. This outdoor screened room features butterfly host plants and many types of butterflies flying directly overhead. There are walking trails at the Nature Center and several other SCCF preserves.

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CITY CONNECTION PARKS DEPT. By Laura Tichy-Smith

City of Naples Summer Funcast

tart planning for summer now by enrolling your children in Naples City Park’s exciting themed specialty camps, as well as marking your calendar for free special events offered by the City of Naples Community Services Department. Forth Annual International “Go Skateboarding Day” Bring your kids to the Naples edition of this global event encouraging healthy, active lifestyles and community investment in philanthropic organizations. Event is free with the donation of pet food and includes skating for non-member, t-shirt for members, prizes, food, music and fun. Sunday, June 21 from noon — 4 p.m. For more information, call (239) 213-3020. (1600 Fleischmann Ave., Naples) Come On In, The Water’s Free! June is a great time to enjoy the free River Park Aquatic Center (451 11th St. North,

Naples). Featuring fun for everyone from tiny tot to serious swimmer, pool admission is free to residents of Collier County. The kids will love the beach-like shallow end with play fountains, dump buckets and water slide, while the grownups will enjoy the lap swimming exercise lanes and sunbathing deck. Parents will rest assured their children are in good hands with the Red Cross certified lifeguards on watchful duty. Current hours are Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. -- 6 p.m. and Sunday 12 -- 5 p.m. For information, call 239-213-3040. Summer Camps for Ages 3 to 18 With an astonishing variety of themes offered at nine park locations, you’re sure to find a day camp to please every child in your household. While the camps are educational, your kids will be having so much hands-on fun they won’t even realize they are really learning. The weekday camps run from June to August and include offerings

for children interested in nature and junior naturalist research; arts and crafts; theater, stage magic, dance and performance; scientific exploration; computer skills for web design, movie, and video game design; aquatics and snorkeling; and nearly any sport or outdoor recreation interest you can imagine. This year features the introduction of many new camp subjects. For a brochure about the summer camps with dates and registration information, call 239-213-3020, or visit ww.naplesgov.com, click on “Parks and Recreation” under the Departments tab, and click on the summer program guide for more information. Learn to Swim The new Aquatic Center (451 11th St. North, Naples) offers a range of options for ages 3 to adult to learn how to swim, including group classes on several days and private lessons. New classes starting in June. For details and prices, call 239-213-3040.

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Precious Cargo Academy Named Center of the Year 2015

recious Cargo Academy is the recipient of the Center of the Year Award through the Florida Association of Child Care Management’s (FACCM) Awards in Excellence program. The goal of the awards program is to recognize, honor, and support quality early learning centers throughout the entire state of Florida. Centers can be nominated by the families attending their school. Once nominated there is a detailed application process that looks at the center’s curriculum, community awareness and involvement, innovative initiatives, staff, philosophy, director’s education and experience, and overall commitment to excellence in the field of early childhood education. Precious Cargo staff have continued to improve the services offered including adding a Kindergarten Readiness Program for parents, extending hours, reaching out to further improve the support of the surrounding community, and making improvements to the building, classrooms, and outdoor playgrounds. PCA’s curriculum ensures that students excel academically but also that they have a balance of social-emotional growth, freedom for creativity and expression, and a spiritually nurturing experience. The goal of PCA is to make sure that children create positive experiences with learning, and build relationships with their peers and classroom teachers. PCA offers parental involvement activities throughout the school year including Parents Night Out, Family Dinner Nights, Spirit Nights with Chick-fil-A, Scholastic Book Fairs, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day events, and offer tutoring to our students who need it. This summer PCA is offering a summer camp program for children aged five years through 10 years of age. Additionally, starting in the 2015-2016 school year, PCA will be extending services to include an after school program for elementary aged children. For more informaton on Precious Cargo Academy contact Leanne Badham, Director, at 239261-7442 or by email at Leanne@preciouscargoacademy. org. You can find out more about Precious Cargo online at www.preciouscargoacademy.org.

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New Summer Programs for Budding Conservationists

Family Friendly Theatre! Presented by KidzAct Youth Theatre of The Naples Players

June 26-28, Shows Fri.– Sat. 7:00 p.m. Sun. 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Doo-Wop Wed Widing Hood is fun-filled adventure with fairy tale characters, royalty of all sorts, a fairy godmother and of course an evil queen. We’re back in the 1950’s with doo-wop groups and Elvis lookalikes. A great summertime show for parents and children to enjoy together.

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July 24-26, Shows Fri.– Sat. 7:00 p.m. Sun. 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m Join the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the Caterpillar, the Tweedles, the flowers, the Cheshire Cats, The Red Queen and all her court and various Alices! This is a delightful show that will appeal to audiences of all ages.

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August 14 -16, Shows Fri. - Sat. 7:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun. Matinee 2:00 p.m. OMG! A high energy musical that proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style! KidzAct Teens take on the theatre’s adult summer musical and make it all their own!

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ts standing room only in for the Little Explorer programs at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. The Little Explorer Play Zone is the newest exhibit at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. It opened in February and is designed for children age 18 months to 5 years old. Kids crawl through Gopher Tortoise burrow, a life size Bald Eagle’s nest and participate in special Little Explorer programs. The summer schedule is as follows: June 4–Oozey Octopus; June 18–Stevie B. Seahorse; July 2–House for Hermit Crab; July 16–Great Sharky Shark; July 30–Izzy Lizzie Alligator; August 13– Jenny Jellyfish; August 27–Rosie Ray. The free play is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and is part of the regular Conservancy admission price. Conservancy members get in free. All Conservancy Nature Center programs and events are online at www.conservancy.org/nature-center. For information call 239262-0304 or visit www.conservancy.org.

Free Summer Movies at Paragon Pavilion Theater

aples families can enjoy free movies Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. thanks to Paragon Pavilion, Neapolitan Family Magazine, iHeart media and The Lot. Your family can enjoy the following movies this summer: June 23-25: Rio 2; June 30 and July 1 and 2: How To Train Your Dragon 2; July 7-9: Diary of a Wimpy Kid; July 14-16: Mr. Peabody and Sherman; July 21-23: Penguins of Madagascar; July 28-30: Night at the Museum: secret of the Tomb; August 4-6: Book of Life; August 11-13: The Croods; August 18-21: Epic. Movies are first come, first served. Paragon Pavilion is located at 833 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples. Check paragontheaters.com for additional information. NEAPOLITANfamily • June 2015

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Registration Underway for Baseball Camps

he Fort Myers Miracle has commenced registration for its 2015 Miracle Baseball Camps. The three-day camps will take place June 16-18 for children ages 6-8 and July 27-29 for children ages 9-12. Registration costs for the camp is $99 per child and is open to the public. The camp will be held 9 a.m. noon at the CenturyLink Sports Complex in Fort Myers. The 2015 Miracle Baseball Camp provides 100 campers with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of baseball from the players and coaching staff of the Miracle team. Participants will have the opportunity to practice baseball skills and develop their knowledge of the game. Campers will also be given t-shirt and gift, daily snack and lunch, certificate of completion and one box seat ticket to the Miracle game for each night of camp. To register or learn more information about the 2015 Miracle Baseball Camps, visit www.miraclebaseball.com or call 239-768-4210.

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he 4th annual David Lawrence Center Young Executives Sunset Cruise will be held on June 11, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. aboard the Naples Princess at 550 Port O Call Way in Naples. The David Lawrence Center Young Executives are a group of business professionals and others throughout Collier County whose mission is to build awareness of the Center and Foundation. Tickets can be purchased online via credit card at DavidLawrenceCenter.org or checks made out to David Lawrence Foundation can be mailed to 6075 Bathey Lane Naples, FL 34116. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, call the David Lawrence Foundation at (239) 304-3505.

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12:00 PM. Fourth Annual Go Skateboarding Day. Event is free

3:00 PM. Layered 10:00 AM. Free Imagery at HeadSummer Movies at quarters Library. Learn Paragon. This week’s

8:30 PM. Movies on the Lawn: Dolphin Tale 2. Free movie on the lawn across from Silverspot Cinema. No coolers or outside food. Lawn chairs, blankets and well-behaved pets welcome. Located at 9128 Strada Place, Naples. Call 239-594-9400 or check www.mercatoshops.com for additional information.

6:00 PM. Free Admission to The Baker Museum. Enjoy free ad-

3:00 PM. It’s Rocket Science at Headquarters Library. Have you ever wondered how much gas a rocket needs to launch? You’ll discover this and more when you make your own rocket and launch it in the library. Open to ages 9-12 years. Located at 2385 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples. Call 239-5930870 for information.

5:30 PM. Super Hero Party at South Regional Library. We’ll play games, make crafts, and sign up for the summer reading program. All ages welcome. Registration required. Located at 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples. Call 239-252-7542 or check http://public.collier-lib. org for additional information.

2:00 PM. Make and Take Craft at ArtisNaples. Experience a new workshop on the first Wednesday of the month. Located at 5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard, Naples. Call 239-597-1111 for additional information.

10:00 AM. Moms and Tots Storytime with Miss Jessica and Miss Felicia. A toddler favorite, the girls read, sing, dance and color, creating a fun atmosphere of learning and lots of laughter. Held at Barnes & Noble, 5377 Tamiami Trail North, Naples. Call 239-597-2040 for additional information. Held weekly on Tuesday.

2:30 PM. Super Heroes to the Rescue at East Naples Library. Play some hero inspired games and activities. Create your own super hero costume. Open to children entering grades K through 5. Registration required. Located at 8787 Tamiami Trail East, Naples. Call 239-775-5592 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for information.

wednesday

3:00 PM. The Misadventures of Sandy Trowels at Marco

6:30 PM. Chuggington Live! In Chuggington Live! The trainees are on their first day of Advanced Training and are eager to impress their mentors by mastering new roles that test their courage, speed and determination. ArtisNaples, 5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard, Naples. Check http://artisnaples.org for additional information.

3:00 PM. Rad Science at Headquarters Library. Water will be the basis for some exciting experiments. Registration required. Located at 2385 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples. Call 239-5930870 or check http:// public.collier-lib.org for additional information.

10:00 AM. Little Explorer Program at the Conservancy. Meet a new animal every other Thursday in the Little Explorer Play Zone. Call 239-262-0304 or check www.conservancy.org for additional information. Located at 1495 Smith Preserve Way, Naples. Held biweekly on Thursday.

thursday

6:00 PM. CCSO Family Fun Night at Fleischmann Park.

6:00 PM. CCSO Family Fun Night at Corkscrew Middle School. Hot Summer Nights Series sponsored by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. Free family fun night. Music, karaoke, inflatables, rock wall, games and food. Located at 1065 County Road 858, Naples.

10:00 AM. Kids Free Fridays at Rookery Bay Begin. Free admission for children ages 12 and younger who are accompanied by an adult ($5, free for members). Located at 300 Tower Road, Naples. Call 239417-6310 or check www. rookerybay.org for additional information. Held weekly on Fridays.

Call for time. Youth Softball Clinic. $175 for both days or $100 for one day. Open to ages 12 and up. Call 863-7123318 to register. Held at Naples High School, 1100 Golden Eagle Circle, Naples. Also held June 6.

friday

6:30 PM. Summer Jazz on the Gulf. Free concert which combines

8:00 AM. Community Yard Sale at Max Hasse Park. Find yard sale bargains with the convenience of having all the sales in one location. Located at 3390 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. Call 239-348-7500 or check http://colliergov.net for additional information.

8:00 AM. Connect for the Cause. Pickleball tournament at the Veterans Park tennis courts, located at 1895 Veterans Park Drive, Naples. Event to raise awareness and funds for the Betty Allen Ovarian Cancer Foundation. For more information call 239-254-9300 or email info@go2beyondmotion.com

10:00 AM. Sun and Fun Vacation Party. Join us at Sun-N-Fun Lagoon for a Summer Vacation Party. Special discount price under 48 inches $4.50 and over 48 inches $8. For more information call 239-2524021.

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3:00 PM. Superhero Party at Golden Gate Library. A fun- filled hour of superhero games, crafts, and a treat for everyone. Open to children entering grades 1 through 5. Registration required. Located at 2432 Lucerne Road, Naples. Call 239-252-4542 or check http://public.collier-lib. org for additional information.

monday

5:30 PM. The Balloon Island Adventure at East Naples Library. Come join the fun as we travel on a wacky adventure filled with magic, balloons, audience participation, and lots of comedy. Open to ages 3 years and older. Registration required. 8787 Tamiami Trail East, Naples. Call 239-775-5592 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for information.

June

6:00 PM. CCSO Family Fun Night at Golden Gate Community Park. Hot Summer Nights Series sponsored by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. Free family fun night. Music, karaoke, inflatables, rock wall, games and food. Located at 300 Santa Barbara Blvd, Naples. Call 239252-6128 for additional information.

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10:00 AM. Free Summer Movies at Paragon. This week’s movie: How to Train Your Dragon 2. Sponsored by Neapolitan Family. Located at 833 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples. Call 239-5960008 or check www. paragontheaters.com for additional information.

3:00 PM. Collier County Sheriff K-9 Demonstration at Vanderbilt Library. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office will present a K-9 demonstration. Open to ages 11-17 years. Registration required. Located at 788 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples. Call 239-597-8444 or check http://public.collier-lib. org for additional information.

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6:00 PM. Free Admission to The Baker Museum. Enjoy free admission to The Baker Museum the last Wednesday of each month from 6 to 9pm. A local band offers musical entertainment and audiences of all ages are welcome to view the galleries and learn from our docents. Located at 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. Call 239-597-1900 or

Naples. Call 239-5930870 for information.

3:00 PM. The Misadventures of Sandy Trowels at Marco Island Library. Sandy Trowels and her trusty sidekick, Buckets, are on an adventure to discover Florida archaeology. For children entering grades 3 through 5. 210 S. Heathwood Drive, Marco Island. Call 239-3943272 or check http:// public.collier-lib.org for information.

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6:30 PM. Summer Jazz on the Gulf. Free concert which combines an appealing and diverse selection of Jazz entertainment with beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico,. Located at 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. North, Naples. Call 239-2612222 or check www. naplesbeachhotel.com for additional information.

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6:00 PM. CCSO Family Fun Night at Fleischmann Park. Hot Summer Nights Series sponsored by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. Free family fun night. Music, karaoke, inflatables, rock wall, games and food. Located at 1600 Fleischmann, Naples.

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10:00 AM. Free Summer Movies at Paragon. This week’s movie: Rio 2. Sponsored by Neapolitan Family. Located at 833 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples. Call 239-596-0008 or check www.paragontheaters.com for additional information.

3:00 PM. Layered Imagery at Headquarters Library. Learn the unique technique of Layered Imagery, using photos and magazine paper to make the final portrait look like strokes of paint. Open to ages 11-17 years. Registration required. Located at 2385 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples. Call 239-593-

12:00 PM. Fourth Annual Go Skateboarding Day. Event is free with a donation of pet food and includes skating for non-member, t-shirt for members, prizes, food, music and fun. Call 239213-3020 for information. Located at 1600 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples.

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1 MONDAY 10:00 AM. Baby-Parent Rhyme Time at South Country Regional Library. This program is for the whole family and lasts about 30 minutes. Registration is required. Located at 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero. Call 239-479-4636 for additional information. Held weekly on Monday. 7:00 PM. Films for Film Lovers Series. Enjoy the best of foreign and independent films as well as lively film discussion after each film, led by the Film Society Chairman and a Film Society Member. Wine, Beer and non-alcoholic beverage, snacks and popcorn are available. Held at Center for Performing Arts – Hinman Auditorium, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Beach. Call 239-4958989 or check http://www.artcenterbonita.org for additional information. Held weekly on Monday.

2 TUESDAY 10:00 AM. Moms and Tots Storytime with Miss Jessica and Miss Felicia. A toddler favorite, the girls read, sing, dance and color, creating a fun atmosphere of learning and lots of laughter. Come and ask about the little green frog song. All ages are welcome. Held at Barnes & Noble, 5377 Tamiami Trail North, Naples. Call 239-597-2040 for additional information. Held weekly on Tuesday. 3:00 PM. Dogs in the Garden. Spend some time with your furry friend exploring the beautiful culti-

vated gardens and the nature preserve. One dog per person. Dogs must be on leash, and no retractable leashes please. You’re free to explore everywhere except the Children’s Garden. Dogs must be upto-date on all vaccinations and registrations; one dog per adult. Admission: Garden members and member dogs free: $9.95 per dog and $14.95 per adult for non-members. Located at 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples. Call 239-643-7275 or check www. naplesgarden.org for additional information. Dog walk days on Sunday mornings, Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons.

3 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM. Whole Foods Farmer’s Market. Located at 9101 Strada Place, Naples. Call 239552-5100 for additional information. Held weekly on Wednesday. 10:00 AM. Family Story Time at South Regional Library. This program is for the whole family and lasts about 30 minutes. Registration is required. Located at 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero. Call 239-479-4636 for additional information. Held weekly on Wednesday. 10:00 AM. Free Kids Crafts at Miromar Outlets. Kids from toddlers to twelve are invited to participate in free fun activities. Located at 10801 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. Call 239-948-3766 for additional information. Held weekly on Wednesday. 10:30 AM. Family Story Time at Bonita Springs

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Library. This program is for the whole family and lasts about 30 minutes. Located at 26876 Pine Avenue, Bonita Springs. Call 239-992-0101 for additional information. Held weekly on Wednesday. 12:00 PM. Immokalee Sports Complex Splash Bash. Come and start your summer off right with a pool party. Located at 505 Escambia Street, Immokalee. Call 239-657-1951 for additional information. 2:00 PM. Make and Take Craft at Artis-Naples. Experience a new workshop on the first Wednesday of the month. Located at 5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard, Naples. Call 239-597-1111 for additional information.

4 THURSDAY 10:00 AM. Little Explorer Program at the Conservancy. Meet a new animal every other Thursday in the Little Explorer Play Zone. Call 239-262-0304 or check www.conservancy.org for additional information. Located at 1495 Smith Preserve Way, Naples. Held biweekly on Thursday. 6:00 PM. Mercato Nights Music Series: The Wilder Sons. Free concert on the lawn across from Silverspot Cinema. Please no coolers or outside food. Lawn chairs, blankets and well-behaved pets welcome. Located at 9128 Strada Place, Naples. Call 239-594-9400 or check www.mercatoshops.com for additional information.

5 FRIDAY Call for time. Youth Softball Clinic. $175 for both days or $100 for one day. Open to ages 12 and up. Call 863-712-3318 to register. Held at Naples High School, 1100 Golden Eagle Circle, Naples. Also held June 6. 10:00 AM. Baby-Parent Rhyme Time at South Country Regional Library. Registration required. Located at 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero. Call 239479-4636 for information. Held weekly on Friday. 7:00 PM. Friday Night Concert Series. Highlighting the music of local bands at Miromar Outlets, 1801 Corkscrew Rd., Estero. Call 239-948-3766 or check www.miromaroutlets.com for additional information. Held weekly on Friday.

6 SATURDAY 7:30 AM. Third Street South Farmer’s Market. Fresh produce, flowers and food items in the parking lot behind Tommy Bahama’s on Third Street South in Naples. Call 239-434-6533 for additional information. Held weekly on Saturday. 8:00 AM. Farmer’s Market at Collection at Vanderbilt. Fresh produce, flowers and food items at the corner of Vanderbilt and Airport Roads in Naples. Call 239-273-2350 for additional information. Held weekly on Saturday. 9:00 AM. Free Zoo Admission. Collier County residents receive free zoo admission all day long. Enter any time, all day long up until 4 p.m. with no coupon required - just proof of residency for all adults. Call (239) 262-5409 or check www.napleszoo.com for additional information. 9:00 AM. Golden Gate Community Center Farmers Market. Fresh Fruits & vegetables, flowers, cookies and many other items. Spaces for rent. Located at 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy., Naples. Call 239-252-4180 or check http://colliergov.net for additional information. Held weekly on Saturday. 10:00 AM. Sun and Fun Vacation Party. Join us at Sun-N-Fun Lagoon for a Summer Vacation Party. Special discount price under 48 inches $4.50 and over 48 inches $8. For more information call 239-252-4021. 10:00 AM. Free Kids Fishing. Held at Bass Pro Shops, 10040 Gulf Center Drive, Ft. Myers. Call 239-461-7800 for additional information. 10:00 AM. KIDding Around Bell Tower Shops. Join us for a variety of free activities and sponsors that change each month, including Bounce House fun. Held at Bell Tower Shops, Daniels Pkwy and US 41, Ft. Myers. Call 239489-1221 or check www.thebelltowershops.com for additional information. 11:00 AM. Storytime at Barnes & Noble. What Do You Do with an Idea? Children of all ages will find inspiration in this story that asks us to nurture an idea, no matter how silly it may seem. Activities will follow. Located at 5377 Tamiami Trail North, Naples. Call 239-597-2040 for additional information. Held weekly on Saturday.

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7 SUNDAY Call for time. Naples Fitness Challenge. Sign up for Reverse Sprint Triathlon: Run 3.1 miles, Bike 15K, Swim 1/4 mile in the Gulf of Mexico. Check www.active.com/naples-fl/triathlon/races/ the-29th-annual-fitness-challenge-triathlon-naples-2015-11520357 for information. 2:00 PM. Free Concerts at the Bandshell. Bring a blanket for the whole family and enjoy free jazz concerts in Cambier Park. Located at 755 8th Ave. S., Naples. Check www.naplesgov.com/index. aspx?NID=576 for additional information or call 239-213-3058. Held weekly on Sunday. 6:00 PM. CCSO Family Fun Night at Golden Gate Community Park. Hot Summer Nights Series sponsored by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. Free family fun night. Music, karaoke, inflatables, rock wall, games and food. Located at 300 Santa Barbara Blvd, Naples. Call 239-2526128 for additional information. 7:00 PM. Youth Orchestra Chamber Concert. The Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra performs a variety of classical works in this summer performance from the NPYO Chamber Ensembles. Held at Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard, Naples. Call (239) 597-1111 or check http:// artisnaples.org for ticket information.

8MONDAY 8:00 AM. 3D Printing Camp Begins. In this week long camp students learn the art and the science of 3D printing, including how to design 3D models using programs like SketchUp and

123D Design. Held at St. John the Evangelist Church, 625 111th Avenue North, Naples. Email ryanfb15@gmail.com for additional information. Runs through 6/12/15. 9:00 AM. Journey Off the Map VBS Opens. Open to kids 4 years of age through fifth grade. Extended care is available from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm for $50 per child, $75 maximum per family (cost includes lunch). Activities included a rock climbing walk, a visit from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office & Bonita Springs Fire Department and water day. Register online at www.nlcbonita.com. Held at New Life Church Bonita Springs, 3971 Via Del Rey, Bonita Springs. 1:00 PM. Music Technology Camp Begins. Each using a shared recording station, students will learn how to create music using recording technology. Students will analyze the form and components of popular music and combine that knowledge with their musical understanding to create their own music. Held at St. John the Evangelist Church, 625 111th Avenue North, Naples. Email ryanfb15@gmail.com for additional information. Runs through 6/12/15. 5:30 PM. The Balloon Island Adventure at East Naples Library. Come join the fun as we travel on a wacky adventure filled with magic, balloons, audience participation, and lots of comedy. Open to ages 3 years and older. Registration required. Located at 8787 Tamiami Trail East, Naples. Call 239-775-5592 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 6:15 PM. C.R.O.W. Animal Ambassadors at South County Regional Library. Meet Lola, Gus or Sky–friends from C.R.O.W. will introduce you to the Animal Ambassadors. Registration is required.

Located at 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero. Call 239-479-4636 for additional information. 6:30 PM. Heroes: The Event of the Summer at Headquarters Library. Evans Entertainment’s show this summer will be bigger and better than ever. Open to children entering grades 1 through 5. Registration required by phone or in person, beginning on Monday, June 1. Located at 2385 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples. Call 239-5930870 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for additional information.

9 TUESDAY 3:00 PM. Animal Heroes at Vanderbilt Library. Did you know heroes can have four feet and floppy ears? Join award winning story teller, Kaye Byrnes for stories about animals that save the day. Listen as she brings these stories to life. We’ll also create a fun animal hero inspired craft to make and take home. Entering grades K through 5. Registration required. Located at 788 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples. Call 239-597-8444 or check http://public. collier-lib.org for additional information. 3:00 PM. Superhero Party at Golden Gate Library. We are starting our summer programs with a fun- filled hour of superhero games, crafts, and a treat for everyone. Open to children entering grades 1 through 5. Registration required. Located at 2432 Lucerne Road, Naples. Call 239-252-4542 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 3:00 PM. The Smelly Hero at Estates Branch Library. Learn what it takes to be an author and then get ready for an adventure (dragon alert!)

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when local author, Julie Ward, reads her book, The Smelly Hero. Then we’ll make a craft. Open to children entering grades 1 through 5. Registration required. Located at 1266 Golden Gate Blvd. W., Naples. Call 239-455-8088 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 5:30 PM. Get Fired Up Fused Glass Class. Learn to make a fused glass artwork in one setting and have fun with friends at the same time. Sip a glass of your favorite beverage, mingle with other adventurous people, and spend an evening creating a work of art. Glass, materials, wine, food and guidance included. For additional information call 239-495-8989 or visit www.artcenterbonita.org. 5:30 PM. Super Duper Puppet Show and Dress Up Party. See super heroes and heroines in a show presented by Puppetations. Dress up and have super photos taken. All ages welcome, Registration required. Held at Naples Regional Library, 650 Central Avenue, Naples. Call 239-262-6853 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 6:00 PM. Magic Workshop at Bonita Springs Library. Professional magician James Chartier will teach you how to make things disappear, read someone’s mind, perform magic with rubber bands, perform the cut and restored newspaper trick and much more. Registration is required. Located at 26876 Pine Avenue, Bonita Springs. Call 239-992-0101 for additional information. 6:15 PM. Creative Collage Dream Box at South County Library. Artist Pat Leggett will inspire you as you collage your own dream box. Materials provided. Registration is required. Located at 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero. Call 239-479-4636 for additional information. 6:30 PM. Heroes are “She”roes at Headquarters Library. Award winning storyteller Kaye Byrnes will thrill you with stories of clever female champions who rise up, fight back, persist, and win the battle. We will also create a SHEroes inspired craft. Open to children entering grades 1 through 5. Located at 2385 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples. Call 239-593-0870 or check http://public. collier-lib.org for additional information.

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9:00 AM. Classical Conversations Parent Practicum. Morning speakers will present practical tools for giving your children a classical, Christian education at home. See the grammar, dialectic, and rhetoric stages of learning in every subject. Held at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6926 Trail Blvd, Naples. Register online at www.classicalconversations.com or contact Karen at kdubree28@gmail.com for more information. 3:00 PM. C.R.O.W. Animal Amabassadors at Bonita Springs Library. Meet Lola, Gus or Sky. Our friends from C.R.O.W. will introduce you to the Animal Ambassadors, just some of the animals you’re reading to support this summer. Located at 26876 Pine Avenue, Bonita Springs. Call 239-992-0101 for additional information. 5:30 PM. Super Hero Party at South Regional Library. Come celebrate the beginning of summer reading and Every Hero Has a Story. We’ll play games, make crafts, and sign up for the summer reading program. Wear your super hero costume and make sure to bring your camera or phone for pictures. All ages welcome. Registration required. Located at 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples. Call 239-252-7542 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for additional information.

11 THURSDAY 2:00 PM. Heroes vs Villains at Immokalee Library. Come assemble your armor as we create capes, masks, and battle cuffs. Open to children entering grades 1 through 5. Registration required. Located at 417 North First Street, Immokalee. Call 239-657-2882 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 2:00 PM. Parachute Cord Bracelets at Golden Gate Library. Come and learn how to make your very own cord bracelet. There will be several colors and styles to choose from. Open to ages 11-17 years. Registration required. Located at 2432 Lucerne Road, Naples. Call 239-252-4542 or check http:// public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 2:00 PM. Unmask Pizza Party at South Regional Library. Come and celebrate the beginning of summer. Enjoy activities, book discussions, pizza and sign-up for the summer reading program. As part of the kick-off we will walk to the EMS building and a get tour of where “real life” heroes work day

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to day. Located at 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples. Call 239-252-7542 or check http://public. collier-lib.org for additional information. 3:00 PM. Layered Imagery with Marjorie Pesek at Estates Branch Library. Ms Pesek will teach her unique technique of Layered Imagery for an animal portrait in which she uses photos and magazine paper to make the final portrait look like strokes of paint. Choices for portraits will be different at each library location. Let your creativity flow as you create your own masterpiece. Open to children entering grades 6 through 12. Registration required. Located at 1266 Golden Gate Blvd. W., Naples. Call 239-455-8088 or check http://public. collier-lib.org for additional information. 3:00 PM. Rad Science at Headquarters Library. Water will be the basis for some exciting experiments. Registration required. Located at 2385 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples. Call 239-593-0870 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 5:30 PM. Thursday Science Adventure at East Naples Library. Discover electricity in this handson workshop while using very safe supplies. Create a sculpture and see it light up. Open to children entering grades 3 through 5. Registration required. Located at 8787 Tamiami Trail East, Naples. Call 239-775-5592 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 5:30 PM. Super Hero Art at Immokalee Library. Make a comic panel collage painting with a well known super hero as the subject–no drawing skills needed as imagery will be provided. Open to children entering grades 6 through 12. Registration required. Located at 417 North First Street, Immokalee. Call 239-657-2882 or check http://

public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 5:30. Super Hero Party at Marco Island Library. Make a comic panel collage painting with a well known super hero as the subject–no drawing skills needed as imagery will be provided. Open to children entering grades 6 through 12. Registration required. Registration required. Located at 210 S. Heathwood Drive, Marco Island. Call 239-394-3272 or check http://public.collier-lib. org for additional information. 5:30 PM. Thursday Science Adventure at East Naples Library. Discover electricity in this handson workshop while using very safe supplies. Create a sculpture and see it light up. Open to children entering grades 3 through 5. Registration required. Located at 8787 Tamiami Trail East, Naples. Call 239-775-5592 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for additional information.

12 FRIDAY 10:00 AM. Kids Free Fridays at Rookery Bay Begin. This summer education program provides free admission for children ages 12 and younger who are accompanied by an adult ($5, free for members). Lunch will be available for purchase from 10:30 am - 1 pm. Pre-registration is not necessary. Located at 300 Tower Road, Naples. Call 239-417-6310 or check www.rookerybay.org for additional information. Held weekly on Fridays. 3:00 PM. Heroes are “She”roes at South Regional Library. Award winning storyteller Kaye Byrnes will thrill you with stories of clever female protagonists who rise up, fight back, persist, and win the battle. We will also create a SHEroes in-

spired craft. For children entering grades 1 through 5. Registration required. Located at 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples. Call 239-252-7542 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 6:00 PM. CCSO Family Fun Night at Sun-n-Fun Lagoon. Hot Summer Nights Series sponsored by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. Free family fun night. Music, karaoke, inflatables, rock wall, games and food. Located at 15000 Livingston Road, Naples.

13 SATURDAY 8:00 AM. Connect for the Cause. Pickleball tournament at the Veterans Park tennis courts, located at 1895 Veterans Park Drive, Naples. Event to raise awareness and funds for the Betty Allen Ovarian Cancer Foundation. For more information call 239-254-9300 or email info@ go2beyondmotion.com

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Many Collier County Library programs require preregistration, please call ahead for any program you are interested in attending to check requirements. 8:00 AM. Minecraft and Environmental Science Camp (Grades 3-5). Why do kids play Minecraft? The same reason they play with Legos: they love to create. Minecraft and Environmental Science camp nurtures this love of creativity and connects it to the real world by exploring actual biomes from around the world, natural resources, conservation, and includes plenty of structured game time, collaboration, and competitions. Held at St. John the Evangelist Church, 625 111th Avenue North, Naples. Email ryanfb15@ gmail.com for additional information. Camp runs through 6/19/15. 10:00 AM. iPad Fun at South Regional Library. The iPads are coming for a visit Monday through Wednesday. Have some science fun, learn to take pictures and make movies, and make some art that really comes alive. Open to ages 6-11 years. Registration is limited and required. Located at 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples. Call 239-252-7542 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 10:30 AM. Firemen- Heroes of our Neighborhood at Vanderbilt Library. Hear some stories about firemen, and make a “fire inspired” edible craft. Then we’ll walk over to the North Naples Fire Department for a tour and demonstration. Ages 2-11 years. Registration required. Located at 788 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples. Call 239-

597-8444 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 1:00 PM. Solar Racing Camp (Grades 3-5). At this exciting camp, students compete to build and race model solar powered cars and boats. Held at St. John the Evangelist Church, 625 111th Avenue North, Naples. Email ryanfb15@gmail.com for additional information. Camp runs through 6/19/15. 2:30 PM. Super Heroes to the Rescue at East Naples Library. Play some hero inspired games and activities. Create your own super hero costume. Open to children entering grades K through 5. Registration required. Located at 8787 Tamiami Trail East, Naples. Call 239-775-5592 or check http:// public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 6:15 PM. John Storms and his World of Reptiles at South County Library. Lizards, skinks and snakes, oh, my! John Storms is the reptile man and the world of slithering, cold-blooded and scaly creatures is his stage. Sponsored by Friends of South County Regional Library, Inc. Registration is required. Located at 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy., Estero. Call 239-479-4636 for additional information. 6:30 PM. The Tortoise and the Hare at Headquarters Library. Televised coverage modernizes this Aesop fable about a great race between a loveable tortoise and an arrogant hare. Presented by Bob Nathanson of Puppets to Go. Open to ages

3-8 years. Registration required by phone or in person beginning on Monday, June 1. Located at 2385 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples. Call 239593-0870 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for additional information.

16 TUESDAY 2:00 PM. Earthlings Present: Heroes Everywhere at Naples Regional Library. Join us for an interactive, musical presentation. Their songs are about various types of heroes and will feature a special song about finding courage inside yourself. Join in the performance by shaking a Spider Man or Iron Man maraca, or by playing the Theremin. This incredible instrument is played without touching it. All ages welcome. Registration required. Located at 650 Central Avenue, Naples. Call 239262-6853 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 2:00 PM. Robin Hood at Golden Gate Library. Large marionette puppets will be used to tell the exciting story of Robin Hood and his merry men. A production of Bits & Pieces Puppet Theater. Open to ages 5-11 years. Registration required. Located at 2342 Lucerne Road, Naples. Call 239252-4542 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 3:00 PM. STEAM Workshop at Headquarters

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Library: Dino Eggs. Make some dinosaur eggs and fossils. Be careful because it might get messy trying to discover some hidden treasures. Open to ages 6-8 years. Registration required. Located at 2385 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples. Call 239-593-0870 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 5:30 PM. Earthlings Present: Heroes Everywhere at South Regional Library. Join us for an interactive, musical presentation. Their songs are about various types of heroes and will feature a special song about finding courage inside yourself. Join in the performance by shaking a Spider Man or Iron Man maraca, or by playing the Theremin. All ages welcome. Registration required. Located at 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples. Call 239-252-7542 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for information. 5:30 PM. Robin Hood at Estates Library. Large marionette puppets will be used to tell the exciting story of Robin Hood and his merry men. A production of Bits & Pieces Puppet Theater. Open to ages 5-11 years. Registration required. Located at 1266 Golden Gate Blvd. W., Naples. Call 239-455-8088 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for information. 6:00 PM. Blackout Poetry at Bonita Springs Library. Laurie Morris teaches you how to turn book pages into artistic poems with nothing but Sharpies! Supplies provided. Registration is required. Located at 26876 Pine Avenue, Bonita Springs. Call 239-992-0101 for additional information. 6:15 PM. Florida Amphibians and Reptiles at South County Library. Learn about these local critters with Chris Lechowicz of the Calusa Herpetological Society. Located at 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero. Call 239-479-4636 for additional information. 6:30 PM. The Misadventures of Sandy Trowels at Headquarters Library. Learn to be a superhero of history; hear the story of Sandy Trowels and her trusty sidekick, Buckets; enjoy an archaeology activity and design your own hero badge. Open to children entering grades 1 through 5. Located at 2385 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples. Call 239-593-0870 for additional information. 8:30 PM. Movies on the Lawn: Dolphin Tale 2. Free movie on the lawn across from Silverspot Cinema. No coolers or outside food. Lawn chairs, blankets and well-behaved pets welcome. Located at 9128 Strada Place, Naples. Call 239-594-9400 or check www.mercatoshops.com for additional information.

17 WEDNESDAY 2:00 PM. Summer Drop-In Crafts at South County Library. Open to ages 4 and up. Adult supervision may be required. Located at Located at 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero. Call 239-479-4636 for additional information. 3:00 PM. It’s Rocket Science at Headquarters Library. Have you ever wondered how much gas a rocket needs to launch? You’ll discover this and more when you make your own rocket and launch it in the library. Open to ages 9-12 years. Located at 2385 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples. Call 239593-0870 for additional information. 3:00 PM. John Storms and his World of Reptiles at Bonita Springs Library. Lizards, skinks and snakes, oh my. John Storms is the reptile man and the world of slithering, cold-blooded and scaly creatures is his stage. Tickets available June 10. Located at 26876 Pine Avenue, Bonita Springs, Call 239-992-0101 for additional information. 5:30 PM. Robin Hood at South Regional Library. Large marionette puppets will be used to tell the exciting story of Robin Hood and his merry men. A production of Bits & Pieces Puppet Theater. Open to ages 5-11 years. Registration required. Located at 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples. Call 239-252-7542 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for additional information.’

18 THURSDAY 1:00 PM. Kids Critter Craft Day. Kids Kritter Craft Days are only on 3rd Thursday & Sat of each month from 1-2pm. $10 each child, reservations suggested. Planet Tails Family Pet Center is located at 2355 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 124, Naples. Call 239-293-3513 for additional information. 2:00 PM. Our Local Heroes at Immokalee Library. The Immokalee Fire Department will be here to show you how they use their life-saving equipment. You will even be able to see the fire truck up close and personal! Open to children entering grades 1 through 5. Registration required. Located at 417 North First Street, Immokalee. Call 239-657-2882 or check http://public.

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collier-lib.org for additional information. 3:00 PM. Cooking in a Cup at Estates Branch Library. Forget the processed convenience foods! Learn to make your own snacks utilizing fresh ingredients, one mug, and a microwave. Open to children entering grades 6 through 12. Registration required. Located at 1266 Golden Gate Blvd. W., Naples. Call 239-455-8088 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 3:00 PM. Rad Science at Headquarters Library. Discover the power of the air you breathe. Registration required. Located at 2385 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples. Call 239-593-0870 for additional information. 3:00 PM. Sunshine State Book Talk at Vanderbilt Library. Get a head start on reading one of the 2015/16 Sunshine State books from the new list. We’ll discuss a book and talk about some of the things you’ll want to remember for later. Snacks will be provided. Open to children entering grades 6 through 8. Located at 788 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples. Call 239-597-8444 or checkhttp://public.collier-lib.org for information. 3:00 PM. iPad Fun at Marco Island Library. The iPads are coming for a visit. Have some science fun, learn to take pictures and make movies, and make some art that really comes alive. Open to ages 6-11 years. Registration is limited and required. Located at 210 S. Heathwood Drive, Marco Island. Call 239-394-3272 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 5:30 PM. Pups and Books at East Naples Library. Stop by to read to a dog or just to pet one. Dogs are provided by PAWS Assistance and Therapy Dogs. Open to all ages. Registration is not required. Located at 8787 Tamiami Trail East, Naples. Call 239-775-5592 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 6:30 PM. Chuggington Live! In Chuggington Live! The Great Rescue Adventure, the trainees are on their first day of Advanced Training and are eager to impress their mentors by mastering new roles that test their courage, speed and determination. Held at Artis-Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard, Naples. Call 239-597-1111 or check http://artisnaples.org for additional information.

19 FRIDAY 1:00 PM. Lego Movie at South Regional Library. Come cool off at the library and watch the LEGO® Movie (rated PG). Enjoy popcorn and drinks just like at the movies. Open to ages 8-12 years. Registration required. Located at 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples. Call 239-252-7542 or check http:// public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 6:00 PM. CCSO Family Fun Night at Corkscrew Middle School. Hot Summer Nights Series sponsored by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. Free family fun night. Music, karaoke, inflatables, rock wall, games and food. Located at 1065 County Road 858, Naples. 7:00 PM. Summer Slumber Party at Rookery Bay. Discover the nocturnal side of nature while camping with our Educators inside the Environmental Learning Center! $45 registration fee includes admission for one child (age 11-14), all activity supplies, and light snacks (popcorn and fruit). Located at 300 Tower Road, Naples. Call 239-417-6310 or check www.rookerybay.org for additional information.

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20 SATURDAY 7:00 AM. Gus Macker Basketball Tournament. Naples will host the only Gus Macker Basketball Tournament in the state of Florida this year. Men, women and children of all ages and abilities are welcome to play. Held at Gulf Coast High School, 7878 Shark Way, Naples. Visit www.macker.com for details and to register. 8:00 AM. Community Yard Sale at Max Hasse Park. Find yard sale bargains with the convenience of having all the sales in one location. If you are interested in reserving a spot to sell used items please call the respective park location to reserve a spot. Located at 3390 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples. Call 239-348-7500 or check http://colliergov.net for additional information. 10:00 AM. Dad’s Day Out. The Village on Venetian Bay welcomes the Naples/Marco Island Antique Automobile Club of America this Father’s Day. Enjoy refreshments and a showcase of vintage cars. Located at 4200 Gulf Shore Blvd North, Naples. Call 239-261-6100 or check www.venetianvillage.com for additional information. 11:00 AM. Father and Son Lookalike Contest. Fathers, sons and grandsons

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compete together for prizes in this annual event. Held at Miromar Outlets. Call 239-948-3766 for additional information. 11:00 AM. Father’s Day Storytime at Barnes and Noble. Join us for a special Storytime celebration for Father’s Day featuring “How to Surprise a Dad” and “How to Babysit a Grandpa.” Located at 5377 Tamiami Trail North, Naples. Call 239-597-2040 for additional information. 11:00 AM. Free Kids Archery. Bass Pro Shops offers free children’s archery the third Saturday of each month. All equipment provided. Located at 10040 Gulf Center Drive, Estero. Call 239-461-7800 for additional information. 3:00 PM. Improv Cafe-Youth Improv. These very funny improv professionals were trained through CFABS youth theater and improv classes. For further information call 239-495-8989 or visit www.artcenterbonita.org. Located at 10150 Bonita Beach Road SE, Bonita Springs.

21 SUNDAY 9:00 AM. Father’s Day at Naples Zoo. Want to get rid of those half-empty bottles of aftershave from previous Father’s Days? Dads can trade those for free Zoo admission by bringing the bottle to the Zoo on Father’s Day. This annual call for cologne provides new scents for the animals to enjoy all year. Located at 1590 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples. Call 239-262-5409 or check www.caribbeangardens.com for information. 10:00 AM. Sun and Fun Father’s Day. All fathers get in free with one paid admission. Located at 15000 Livingston Road, Naples. Check www.napleswaterpark.com or call 239-252-4021 for additional information. 12:00 PM. Fourth Annual Go Skateboarding Day. A global event encouraging healthy, active lifestyles and community investment. Event is free with a donation of pet food and includes skating for non-member, t-shirt for members, prizes, food, music and fun. Call 239-213-3020 for information. Located at 1600 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples.

Kid’s All American Fishing Derby Yacht Club Community Park, Cape Coral Saturday, June 6 • 8 a.m.

Derby includes angler education, goodie bags for registered participants, two hours of fishing, awards and participants lunch. 239-574-0806

The Super Heroes of PBS Kids

East County Regional Library, 881 Gunnery Rd, Lehigh Acres Tuesday, June 16 • 11 a.m.

Come have fun with Super Why and Word Girl from PBS Kids. Watch them in action and play word games to build your super vocabulary. Remember: Reading is power! Provided by WGCU. Tickets available June 9. 239-479-4636

Father/Son & Father/Son/Grandson Look-alike Contest Miromar Outlets, Estero Saturday, June 20 • 11 a.m.

How much do you look like your dad? Fathers, sons and grandsons compete together for prizes in this annual family event 239-948-3766

Big Splash

Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers Wednesday, June 24 • 9 a.m

The Sports Complex will be turned into a wet and wild waterpark! Huge water slides, fire hoses and other saturation stations. 239-768-4210

Shooley Mooley Circus

Center for Performing Arts, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs Saturday, June 27 • 2 & 7 p.m.

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22 MONDAY 8:00 AM. All About Singing Camp (Grades 3-5). In this class, students will learn about the singing and breath control as they would in a private lesson, but with many more opportunities integrated. Held at St. John the Evangelist Church, 625 111th Avenue North, Naples. Email ryanfb15@gmail.com for additional information. Camp runs through 6/26/15. 8:00 AM. Art & Science Camp (Grades 3-5). At Art and Science Camp, students will explore art through a scientific lens. Held at St. John the Evangelist Church, 625 111th Avenue North, Naples. Email ryanfb15@gmail.com for additional information. Camp runs through 6/26/15. 1:00 PM. S.T.E.A.M. Camp (Grades 3-5). STEAM Camp is an all around around look at what is possible when you start to combine Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Music. Held at St. John the Evangelist Church, 625 111th Avenue North, Naples. Email ryanfb15@gmail.com for additional information. Camp runs through 6/26/15. 3:00 PM. Cooking in a Cup at Marco Island Library. Forget the processed convenience foods. Learn to make your own snacks utilizing fresh ingredients, one mug, and a microwave. For children entering grades 6 through 12. Registration required. Located at 210 S. Heathwood Drive, Marco Island. Call 239-394-3272 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 3:00 PM. Layered Imagery at Headquarters Library. Learn the unique technique of Layered Imagery, using photos and magazine paper to make the final portrait look like strokes of paint. Open to ages 11-17 years. Registration required. Registration begins Monday, May 18. Located at 2385 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples. Call 239-593-0870 or check http://public.collier-lib. org for additional information. 3:00 PM. Smelly Hero at Vanderbilt Library. Learn what it takes to be an author and then get ready for an adventure (dragon alert!) when local author, Julie Ward, reads her book, The Smelly Hero. Then we’ll make a craft. For children entering grades 1 through 5. Registration required. Located at 788 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples. Call 239-597-8444 or check http://public. collier-lib.org for additional information. 5:30 PM. It’s Rocket Science at East Naples Library. Have you ever wondered how much gas would a rocket need to launch? You’ll know this and more when you make your own rocket and launch it in the library. Open

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to ages 11-17 years. Registration required. Located at 8787 Tamiami Trail East, Naples. Call 239-775-5592 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 5:30 PM. Raku and You. Attendees choose from a number of bisque fired pots and are given a brief history of Raku while glazing their pot in a simple or extravagant manner. For more information call 239-495-8989 or visit the Center’s website at www.artcenterbonita.org. 6:15 PM. Greek Myth Heroes: A Shadow Puppet Show at South County Library. Katie Adams performs Pandora’s Box, Perseus and Pegasus, Icarus and Baucis and Philemon with colorful shadow puppets, storytelling and audience participation. Registration is required. Located at 21000 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero. Call 239-479-4636 for additional information. 6:30 PM. Robin Hood at Headquarters Library. Large marionette puppets will be used to tell the exciting story of Robin Hood and his merry men. Open to ages 5-11 years. A production of Bits & Pieces Puppet Theater. Registration required by phone or in person, beginning on Monday, June 1. Located at 2385 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples. Call 239-593-0870 or check http:// public.collier-lib.org for additional information.

23 TUESDAY 10:00 AM. Free Summer Movies at Paragon. This week’s movie: Rio 2. Sponsored by Neapolitan Family. Located at 833 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples. Call 239-596-0008 or check www.paragontheaters.com for additional information. 3:00 PM. Piece a Pizza at Golden Gate Library. Be a hero in your home. Marco’s Pizza is coming to the library to show us how to make pizza. Come and learn and then go home and treat your family! For children entering grades 1 through 5. Registration required. Located at 2432 Lucerne Road, Naples. Call 239-252-4542 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 3:00 PM. STEAM Workshop at Headquarters Library: Squishy Circuits. Discover electricity in this hands-on workshop while using very safe supplies. Open to children entering grades 3 through 5. Registration required. Located at 2385 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples. Call 239-593-0870 or check http:// public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 3:00 PM. Trouper the Raccoon at Estates Branch Library. Come meet Trouper, the blind raccoon, and Miss Dot, Trouper’s caregiver. We will learn about this little hero’s survival from animal cruelty, discover ways to respect and protect all animals, and have a picture taken with Trouper and Miss Dot. Open to ages 5 years and older. Registration required. Located at 1266 Golden Gate Blvd. W., Naples. Call 239-455-8088 or check http://public.collier-lib. org for additional information. 6:00 PM. In-House Art at Bonita Springs Library. Create art with fabric spray paints, paracord and duct tape. Supplies provided. For ages 10-18. Sponsored by the Friends of Bonita Springs Library. Located at 26876 Pine Avenue, Bonita Springs. Call 239-992-0101 for additional information. 6:15 PM. Salsa, Samba, Cha Cha Line Dance for Teens at South County Library. Instructors from 1st Danz will instruct you in a mashup of these three hot and spicy dances. Located at 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero. Call 239479-4636 for additional information. 6:30 PM. Superheroes to the Rescue at Headquarters Library. Play some hero inspired games and activities. Create your own superhero costume. Entering grades 1 through 5. Located at 2385 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples. Call 239-593-0870 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for additional information.

24 WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM. Big Splash. The Sports Complex will be turned into a wet and wild waterpark with slides, fire hoses and other saturation options. Located at 14400 Six Mile Cypress, Fort Myers. Call 239-768-4210 for additional information. 3:00 PM. Cooking in a Cup at South Regional Library. Learn to make your own snacks utilizing fresh ingredients, one mug, and a microwave. Entering grades 6 through 12. Registration required. Located at 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples. Call 239-252-7542 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 3:00 PM. Fizzy Fruit and Perfume Soda at Headquarters Library. Expand

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your food horizons. We’ll be creating two tasty, colorful, and aromatic food and soda combinations. Dry ice will be used. Ages 11-17 years. Registration required. Registration begins Monday, May 18. Located at 2385 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples. Call 239-593-0870 or check http://public.collierlib.org for additional information. 3:00 PM. The Super Heroes of PBS Kids at Bonita Springs Library. Come have fun with Super Why and Word Girl from PBS Kids. Watch them in action and play word games to build your super vocabulary. Tickets available June 17. Located at 26876 Pine Avenue, Bonita Springs. Call 239-9920101 for additional information. 6:00 PM. Free Admission to The Baker Museum. Enjoy free admission to The Baker Museum the last Wednesday of each month from 6 to 9pm. A local band offers musical entertainment and audiences of all ages are welcome to view the galleries and learn from our docents. Located at 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples. Call 239-597-1900 or check www.thephil.org for additional information.

25 THURSDAY 2:00 PM. The Smelly Hero at Immokalee Library. Learn what it takes to be an author and then get ready for an adventure (dragon alert!) when local author, Julie Ward, reads her book, The Smelly Hero. Then we’ll make a craft. For children entering grades 1 through 5. Registration required. Located at 417 North First Street, Immokalee. Call 239-657-2882 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 2:00 PM. Layered Imagery at Golden Gate

Library. Ms. Pesek will teach her unique technique of Layered Imagery for an animal portrait in which she uses photos and magazine paper to make the final portrait look like strokes of paint. Choices for portraits will be different at each library location. Located at 2432 Lucerne Road, Naples. Call 239252-4542 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 3:00 PM. Rad Science at Headquarters Library. Experiments with water and air. Located at 2385 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples. Call 239-5930870 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 3:00 PM. The Misadventures of Sandy Trowels at Marco Island Library. Sandy Trowels and her trusty sidekick, Buckets, are on an adventure to discover Florida archaeology. They play a heroic role by saving important historic information when they happen upon an artifact. For children entering grades 3 through 5. Registration required . Located at 210 S. Heathwood Drive, Marco Island. Call 239-394-3272 or check http://public.collier-lib. org for additional information. 3:00 PM. Life-Size Library Clue at Estates Branch Library. A crime has been committed. The suspects are characters from library books/ movies: Harry Potter. . .Percy Jackson. . .. and so on. YOU will be in the game, moving around the life-size “board”, going to locations around the world to figure out who committed the crime, where and how. Entering grades 6 through 12. Registration required. Located at 1266 Golden Gate Blvd. W., Naples. Call 239-455-8088 or check http://public. collier-lib.org for additional information. 3:00 PM. Rad Science at Headquarters Library.

Experiments with water and air. Located at 2385 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples. Call 239-5930870 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 3:00 PM. The Misadventures of Sandy Trowels at Marco Island Library. Sandy Trowels and her trusty sidekick, Buckets, are on an adventure to discover Florida archaeology. They play a heroic role by saving important historic information when they happen upon an artifact. For children entering grades 3 through 5. Registration required. Located at 210 S. Heathwood Drive, Marco Island. Call 239-394-3272 or check http://public.collier-lib. org for additional information. 5:00 PM. Movie Night at East Naples Library. Enjoy a great movie with your family and friends at your East Naples Library. Movies will be announced later. Open to all ages. Registration is not required. Located at 8787 Tamiami Trail East, Naples. Call 239-775-5592 or check http:// public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 8:00 PM. Derek Hough and Julianne Hough: Move Live on Tour. On the heels of their sold out 2014 tour, superstar siblings Julianne and Derek Hough will team up once again, dancing their way across stages all over the country. Held at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 Edison Parkway, Ft. Myers. Call 239-481-4849 or check www.bbmannpah.com for additional information.

26 FRIDAY Call for time. Doo Wop Wed Widing Hood. KidzAct summer production. Call box office at 239-263-7990 for tickets and information.

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2:00 PM. Friday Movies at Immokalee Library. Open to all ages. Registration is not required. Located at 417 North First Street, Immokalee. Call 239-657-2882 for additional information. 6:00 PM. CCSO Family Fun Night at Fleischmann Park. Hot Summer Nights Series sponsored by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. Free family fun night. Music, karaoke, inflatables, rock wall, games and food. Located at 1600 Fleischmann, Naples.

27 SATURDAY 9:00 AM. Unmask Sidewalk Chalk Art Competition at South Regional Library. Celebrate your favorite hero or superhero and create some art on the sidewalks outside the South Regional Library. Prizes will be awarded for pictures that best depict the theme “Unmask”. Located at 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples. Call 239-252-7542 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 11:00 AM. Miromar Has Talent Finals. Participants in two age groups will come out and perform their talent in front of a panel of judges. Located at 10801 Corkscrew Rd, Estero. Call 239-948-3766 or check www.miromaroutlets.com for additional information. 2:00 PM. Shooley Mooley Circus. Shows at 2 pm and 7 pm. Baranok’s Shooley Mooley Circus show features entertaining, colorful and fast paced acrobatics, balancing and juggling acts, as well as breathtaking and sensational aerial feats. Held at Center for Performing Arts – Hinman Auditorium, 10150 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs. Call 239-495-8989 or check www.artcenterbonita.org for additional information. 6:30 PM. Summer Jazz on the Gulf. This will mark the 30th consecutive year of the fun, free concert series, which combines an appealing and diverse selection of Jazz entertainment with beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico, stunning sunsets, cool breezes, and a relaxing atmosphere. Located at 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. North, Naples. Call 239-261-2222 or check www.naplesbeachhotel.com for additional information.

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29 MONDAY 8:00 AM. Intro to Robotics (Grades 3-5). Students will primarily work with Lego Mindstorms robotics kits, and will build and customize their own robots and program them to perform tasks like navigating a maze, making sounds, and responding to inputs. Runs through 7/3/15. Held at St. John the Evangelist Church, 625 111th Avenue North, Naples. Email ryanfb15@gmail.com for additional information. 8:00 AM. S.T.E.A.M. Camp (Grades 3-5). This camp focuses on the integration of science and music. The camp will feature designing and making instruments, analyzing sounds and sound waves, building synthesizers from circuits, and producing songs and music videos. Runs through 7/3/15. Held at St. John the Evangelist Church, 625 111th Avenue North, Naples. Email ryanfb15@gmail.com for additional information. 2:00 PM. Atlantic Coast Theater Presents: Our America at Naples Regional Library. Join us for a live action performance where multi-cultural folktales and folksongs from the American experience are brought to life. For children entering grades K and higher. Registration required. Located at 650 Central Avenue, Naples. Call 239-262-6853 or check http://public.collier-lib. org for additional information. 2:00 PM. Cooking in a Cup at Golden Gate Library. Forget the processed convenience foods! Learn to make your own snacks utilizing fresh ingredients, one mug, and a microwave. Entering grades 6 through 12. Registration required. Located at 2432 Lucerne Road, Naples. Call 239-252-4542 or check http:// public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 3:00 PM. The Misadventures of Sandy Trowels at South Regional Library. Sandy Trowels and her trusty sidekick, Buckets, are on an adventure to discover Florida archaeology. They play a heroic role by saving important historic information when they happen upon an artifact. You can be a superhero of history, too. Located at 80-65 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples. Call 239-252-7542 or check http://public.collier-lib.org for additional information. 3:00 PM. Collier County Sheriff K-9 Demonstration at Vanderbilt Library. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office will present a K-9 demonstration. Come and meet these certified deputies. Learn about the many jobs these dogs do that are too dangerous for people and get your questions answered. Open to

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Check out what’s going on in the community. Research the onlne calendar at neafamily.com for festivals or concerts that will need volunteers. Remember that even though an event may be scheduled for just one day, sometimes volunteers are needed weeks in advance. Finally, one more possibility is to create your own service project. Does your son or daughter have a cause he or she feels passionate about? Remember the BP oil spill in April 2010? There were volunteers in my community that took on the task of sharing information about how we could all help. Volunteers passed out fliers with details for where to send financial donations and encouraged people to donate their hair to make special tubing that soaks up oil. Document the service. Once a project is selected and time starts to be donated, it’s important to start writing about the experience (or keeping an audio or video log). When it’s time to refer to these service experiences in an interview or on a college entrance essay, the details will have already been captured. Encourage your teen to record what they do, how they do it, and what they are learning. This will help them recall the service experience in greater detail in the future. This summer why not encourage your too-old-for-summercamp tween or teen to offer service as an alternative? Both your child and the community benefits!

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Center for the Arts Bonita Springs 26100 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 Teens 13 years of age and older can apply to be summer camp assistants. Volunteers must commit to a minimum of one full week (9:00 a.m. to noon, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday). For more information contact Cesare Morisco at (239) 495-8989. Lighthouse of Collier, Inc. 2685 Horseshoe Drive South, Suite 211, Naples, FL 34104 Mature teens 13 years of age and older can apply to be volunteer camp counselors. The teens will be assisting staff and supervising blind campers during activities and field trips. Volunteers can choose their own schedule but must be available from 8:30 a.m to 2:30 p.m. on the days they choose. Camp runs throughout the month of July. For more information call Katie Schlehr at (239) 430-3934. Planet Tails 2355 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples, FL 34109 Teens 13 years of age and older can apply to be cat care assistants. Volunteers have a variety of duties including feeding and caring for the cats, taking photos for the adoption board and assembling treat bags. A minimum 2-hour/once weekly commitment is required. Teens over 13 can volunteer without a parent, teens under 13 must have a parent with them during their volunteer hours. For more information call Ericka Basile at (239) 653-9767.

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ummer Break from school is here! We’re all looking forward to camps, barbeques, family vacations, and beach fun. Traditionally what is an excellent time for kids and families to relax and take a break from hectic schedules can easily transition into the dreaded summer slide. Numerous studies have indicated that there is a learning loss, especially in reading, when students do not participate in learning activities throughout the summer. It’s simple and makes sense: Students who read during the summer maintain, and even gain, reading skills. On the contrary, students who do not read during the summer often slide backward. Students who do not read in the summer can lose up to two levels in their reading. If you ask your child’s teacher how you can help your child from slipping this summer, most likely the first thing your child’s teacher will tell you is to have your child spend time reading every day. When students do not read during the summer, the first month to two months of the new school year often are needed to

provide remedial instruction and reteach what was already taught during the previous school year. For these students, it can be difficult to catch up to their peers who are already months ahead. Parents express confusion or frustration when their child’s teacher explains the child is reading below grade level expectations and having difficulty with comprehension skills. When parents say their child was doing fine with reading at the end of the previous school year, teachers often need to explain that valuable reading skills because they were not engaged in reading throughout the summer The good news is the summer slide can be avoided. There is strong research that proves reading is the best way to avoid slipping backwards and losing what was gained during the school year. Reading should occur for at least 20 minutes every day if you have a primary aged child in grades K-2 and 30 to 60 minutes each day for older children. Taking advantage of summer educational opportunities and daily reading throughout the summer can help.

Take advantage of technology Students love technology and enjoy being online. Encourage your child to take a break from online gaming and visit a reputable, quality reading website. Collier County students can use the district’s website: www. collierschools.com. Students can click on Students Online and also log into Angel Learning for numerous learning activities. You can also sign your child up for one of the local library reading programs (see page 43). Several other reading websites worthy of exploring are: http://www.starfall.com http://pbskids.org http://www.tumblebooks.com http://www.storyplace.org www.bookadventure.com Make the only slide your child takes part in this summer be the slide at the playground or pool. Keep reading this summer! DARLENE PELLECHIA is a Collier County Public School teacher at Osceola Elementary and mother of three.

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Summer Reading Programs for Children, Tweens and Teens in Collier and Lee Counties COLLIER COUNTY The theme of Collier’s reading program is “Every Hero Has a Story” and children can register online at www.collier-lib.org. The summer reading program is for children who are entering kindergarten through fifth in the fall. Children can register and begin logging in books online on Monday, June 8, 2015. The last day to log in books is Monday, July 27. To participate children log in to their account once per day and add in the number of books read. After reading four books the child is eligible for 1 charm. After earning 6 charms, your child’s name will be entered into a drawing for a pass to the Sun & Fun Lagoon waterpark. After earning 10 charms your child’s name will be entered into a drawing for a 1 year family pass to the Naples Zoo. One pocket prize is given whenever charms are picked up. Children may keep reporting and earning charms until Monday, July 27. Winners of the water park passes and zoo passes will be announced Tuesday, July 28. The last day to pick up prizes and charms is July 30. The teen summer reading program is for teens entering grades 6 through 12 in the fall. The Summer Reading Program for young adults begins Monday, June 8, and ends Monday, July 27. Teens can register and begin logging in books online Monday, June 8. The last day to log in books is July 27. All books must be checked out from the library. Teens log in to their account and enter the titles and authors of the books read. Teen readers will receive a pocket prize for every 4 books read, a movie pass for each 8 books read. Once a teen has read 16 books, he/she will receive a second movie pass and his/her name will be entered into a grand prize drawing. There is a limit of 2 movie passes per teen during the summer reading program. Teens may keep reporting and earning pocket prizes until Monday, July 27, 2015 or you reach a maximum of 48 books. LEE COUNTY Providing meals and supplies to the injured animals at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) is the incentive for children participating in The Lee County Library System’s Summer Reading Program. The program runs June 6 through July 25. Children who have completed kindergarten and up are invited to stop by a local branch of the library to get a “Every Hero Has a Story” reading log. This year, time spent reading time equals a scoop of seed for a songbird, a cup of kibble for an otter, a cup of applesauce for a raccoon or a dollop of peanut butter for a squirrel. One grand prize winner will receive a party on the Bookmobile for the winner and 6 of their friends. Teens need to register online at leelibrary.readsquared.com where they will have access to reading lists and dozens of digital badges. One tween and one lucky teen will win a behind-the-scenes tour of CROW’s hospital for themselves and up to 9 of their friends. The tour experience includes admission to the education center, an overview program of CROW and concludes with a VIP tour of the hospital and rehabilitation grounds. NEAPOLITANfamily • June 2015

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Locals Brewing Up Success Microbreweries are cropping up all over Southwest Florida and while the beer is just for the adults, at some breweries, the fun is for the entire family.

he popularity of microbreweries and craft beer exploded in 1990s, launching an industry that has become firmly entrenched across the country, and continues to grow each year. But the craze bypassed us here in Southwest Florida, until just three years ago, when the Naples Beach Brewery opened its doors in 2012. Since then, locals have been sprinting to catch up with the rest of the country. With at least eight breweries and brew pubs currently operating, and five more slated to open by the end of 2016, we suddenly are spoiled for choice. One Naples man decided to capitalize on the new beer scene in Naples. Jason LeMay operator and cofounder of Southwest Florida Brewery Tours. During a vacation trip to Asheville, NC, LeMay went on a bus tour of several breweries, and the seed was planted. “I thought it was a great idea,” he says: an idea that could be transferred to the burgeoning craft beer market in SWFL. He sold his Jeep, bought a van, and a new business was born. “I want to educate people” about the brewing process and beers, says LeMay, who is described on the SWFL Brewery Tours website as a “self-proclaimed craft beer enthusiast and a native Southwest Floridian.” And he is doing just that. Tours take place on Saturdays, and typically encompass three breweries. Guests spend 45 minutes to an hour at each brewery, during which time they tour each facility, with both Jason and brewery representatives providing an enlightening education in the art of brewing. The highlight of the tours is, of course, the beer samples. Guests then have the opportunity to buy a pint or two, and a growler to take home. LeMay provides a cooler to keep purchases cold on the way home. Tours are $35, plus an online booking fee. Southwest Florida Brewery Tours has been a success to date, as LeMay has sold out every tour he offered during the past three months. Scheduled tours are limited to nine people, but LeMay can accommodate more numbers for those wishing to arrange a private event. He plans to double the number of tours for next season. Sounds like the perfect Father’s Day gift for that beer lover in your life. What could be better than an afternoon of sampling his favorite 44

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beverage alongside fellow beer enthusiasts, while being chauffeured all over Southwest Florida? For more information, or to schedule a tour, call (239) 682-9140 or visit www. swflbrewerytours.com. ABOUT THE BREWERIES While we weren’t able to visit all of the breweries and brewpubs in Southwest Florida for this article, we were able to sample a few. Try them out for yourself. Fat Point Brewing Planning for Fat Point Brewing in Punta Gorda started just two years ago, and the early success of the brewery and tap room has surprised brewmaster and co-founder Bill Frazer. Fat Point starting distributing beer in August 2014. The taproom, which also serves food, opened this February. The brewery currently is running at full capacity, and Frazer says demand has been twice what Fat Point can produce. But the brewery is expanding to meet that demand, and continue to grow. Frazer notes that every restaurant in downtown Punta Gorda is serving Fat Point beers. Located about two minutes off I-75 at exit 164, Fat Point takes “going local” to a whole new level, flavoring one of its beers with limes from trees located on brewery property, and seasoning its pizzas with basil grown in one of the manager’s gardens. The welcoming beer garden at the front of the brewery is furnished with chairs and tables built by boys from the AMIkids Crossroads home and school for teens who have had several failed foster care placements. Being part of the community is a priority for Fat Point, as is being family friendly. “On the weekends, we have whole families bike here,” says Frazer. Families share a pizza in

the taproom, and parents sip their favorite pint while the kids enjoy a soda and play Giant Jenga. Dogs, too, are welcome in the beer garden. Not all local breweries are childfriendly, so it’s best to call first. Opening days and hours vary widely among the various facilities, so check their websites before you visit. Fort Myers Brewing Company Fort Myers Brewing Company opened its doors in February 2013, and like Fat Point, is experiencing high demand for its products. Located in an industrial park off of Daniels Parkway in Fort Myers, the brewery already is expanding to cope with its popularity. On a recent visit to FMBRew with SWFL Brewery Tours, a cornhole tournament was underway, and a crowd gathered outside at the back of the brewery to drink beer and enjoy the beautiful May weather. While FMBrew does not serve food, food trucks park outside so you can have a meal while you enjoy the beers on tap. The brewery hosts a food truck rally on Thursdays. Our guide on the tour mentioned that he started working at FMBrew as a volunteer. Volunteers are welcome, especially for the events the brewery puts on celebrating each season in the year. While you work for free, you do get to sample the merchandise, and some volunteers eventually earn their way onto the payroll, according to our guide. You can find FMBrew beers on tap at many local restaurants, and at Fort Myers Miracle games. LEIGH ANN NEWMAN is a writer and editor and the owner of ABC Swim School in Naples.

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