Fishing/recreation calendar

Mangrove Outfitters fly fishing school School covers flycasting basics, tackle, fishing techniques and rigging. Open to all ages, male or female; held at Mangrove Outfitters fly shop. Cost $75, includes lunch and materials. Phone 793-3370.

Mangrove Outfitters holds fly tying class on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.; Phone 793-3370.

Naples Fishing Club meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. (6 p.m. for fishing clinic) at Longshore Lakes Country Club; no admission charge; non-members welcome; This Tuesday's speaker will be Captain Andrew Bostic of Marco Island, a finalist in the first national Redfish Cup. Phone 455-1632.

Fly-Fishing School: Held on Dec. 6 at Everglades Angler Shop in Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort in Bonita Springs. Tackle and lunch provided. Call 262-8228 for more information.

Fishing Seminar: Held each Sunday by Mike Larko and Don Robb from 2-3 p.m. at the Sunshine Ace Fishing Center at 141 Ninth Street North. Call (239)-262-2940.

Fly-Tying Classes: Fly-tying classes will be held at the Everglades Angler Naples location, adjacent to The Dock restaurant every other Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. starting Nov. 5. Cost is $10 per class. Contact 262-8228.

Backcountry Fly Fishers: Regular meetings are on the second Monday of each month at the Conservancy Nature Center off Goodlette Road at 7 p.m.; doors open at 6:30 for socializing; no admission charge and the public is welcome. Phone 948-3287.

Marco Fly-Rodders: Meet second Tuesday of every month at the South Trust Bank on Elcam Circle at 7 p.m.; Guests welcome; Phone 394-9183.

Gulf Coast Bass Masters: Club meets third Wednesday of each month at Heritage Country Club at 7:30 p.m; Phone 267-2273 or 566-1891.

Collier County Bass Masters: Meet second Monday of each month at the Golden Gate Community Center at 7:30 p.m.; Phone 774-5324 or 389-9060.

Naples Sail and Power Squadron: Offers safe boating classes for adults and for state boating licenses for teens; classes offered in Naples, Golden Gate and Bonita Springs; Phone 643-2702.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 9-6 Safe Boating Courses (Wiggins Pass): Offered to provide basic boating, rules of the road, navigational aids, government regulations, boat handling and the fundamentals of good seamanship; Phone 494-8009.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 93 Safe Boating Courses: Learn rules of the road, navigational aids, governmental regulations, boat handling and the fundmanentals of good seamanship; Also provide free vessel safety checks; Phone 649-1080.

Ladies Let's Go Fishing: Naples chapter meets first Saturday of every month at Cypress Woods Country Club Card Room; $5 fee for continental breakfast; No fishing experience required; Phone 348-3054.

Fall and Winter Adult Basic Sailing Instruction: Learn to Sail programs Saturdays 8 a.m,.-noon; Cost: $225; Weekday lessons available by appointments; students must be able to swim; phone 403-7193.

RUNNING, TRACK

Florida Sunshine Hash House Harriers: First and third Saturdays of each month at 2 p.m., Runs are 3 to 5 miles long with different starting points and meet at different areas throughout Southwest Florida. Phone 598-9490 (Collier County) or 458-7379 (Lee County).

Gulf Coast Runners Group Run: Thursdays, 6 a.m., meet at parking lot in Philharmonic in Pelican Bay for 6-mile run; Saturdays, 6 a.m., meet at north end of Lowdermilk Park, varied distance, pace, everyone welcome; Phone 434-9786.

Arthritis Foundation: In search of athletes and non-athletes to run or walk in the Dublin Marathon or the Honolulu Marathon for the Joints in Motion Training Team; Phone 593-4483.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team In Training: Will train volunteers for the Rock 'N' Roll half-marathon in Virginia Beach, the TriAmerica Triathlon at Walt Disney World, the Cycle Fest Century Ride in West Palm Beach, and the Dublin Marathon in Ireland, all to take place in Fall 2003; Informational meetings take place during April; Cycle and Triathlon coaches also needed; Phone (239)-992-5781.

Striders of Southwest Florida: Training runs/walks Sundays 8:30 a.m. at New Balance-Naples in the Marketplace at Pelican Bay; Second Thursday evening of each month, show and go 5K/10K runs, $2 donation covers refreshments, medals; Phone 596-4035.

ETC.

Sanctuary Skate Park Schedule: Open seven days a week; Monday-Thursday 4-7 p.m.; Friday 4-10 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wednesday public skating $3 from 4-7 p.m.; phone 793-6800.

Table Tennis Club: Monday through Friday from 5-9 p.m. at Fleischmann Park with Certified U.S.A. Table Tennis Instructors; phone 213-3013.

Men's Pickup Basketball: Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6-9; at Bonita Recreation Center; phone 992-2556.

Collier County Senior Softball: The Collier County Senior Softball Association is currently taking application for the 2004 winter league which begins play in Jan. 2004. The league runs from Jan. 6-April 1 with all games played on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at Veterans Park off Immokalee Road. Cut-off date to play in the Winter League is Dec. 1. For additional information call Robert Singer at 417-2678.

Church Softball League: Collier County Parks and Recreation Men's Church League holding organizational meeting on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. at Golden Gate Community Park. All coaches and team representatives are urged to attend. Topics include rules, regulations, fees and procedures. The league begins the week of Jan. 6, 2004. For additional information call 353-0404.

Senior Men's Recreational Basketball: Half-court 2-on-2 or 3-on-3, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5 to 7 year-around; All players age 69 and older; Call Bill Smythe at 576-7369.

Senior Sports: Over-55 and interested in co-ed volleyball, tennis, pool, horseshoes or basketball at Bonita Recreation Center; phone 992-2556.

Swim Florida Workouts: Swimmers and triathletes ages 19-99 invited to join SWIM Florida Masters workouts at area pools; phone 597-3148.

City of Naples Flag Football Fall Season: Sanctioned FRPA "7-on-7" rules league; 10-12 game season plus playoffs; Fleischmann Park; One game per week; Cost: $525/team; phone 213-3013.

Naples Rugby Club: Tuesdays and Thursdays at Estero High School at 7:30 p.m.; No experience needed; phone 336-7332.

Total Body Conditioning Class: At Gulf Coast Aikijutsu Academy; Wednesdays at 7 p.m.; $5 per session; phone 514-8701.

Jiu Jitsu Club: At Gulf Coast Aikijutsu Academy; Mondays at 5p.m.; No membership required; $5 mat fee; phone 514-8701.

Aikido Classes: Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. at Fleischmann Park and Saturdays from 3-4:30 p.m. at Gulfview Middle School. Cost: $9/class residents, $10 non-residents; Phone 213-3013.

Collier County Senior Softball Association: Tuesday and Thursday mornings, Veterans Park, Immokalee Road, North Naples; 8 a.m. batting and fielding practice; Pick up games start at 9 a.m.; Must be 50 on or before Dec. 31; phone Robert Singer at 417-2678.

Naples Dive Team: Springboard diving lessons and U.S. competition; phone 649-8308.

Over-55 Outdoor Racquetball: Casual. No League. Fleischmann Park. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 10:30 a.m. phone 261-2993.

Women's Kick Boxing Circuit Training: Cardio workout teaches kick boxing skills. New sessions now forming and Tuesdays and Thursdays. Fee: $35/city, $42/county once a week. phone 430-7159.

Co-ed volleyball: at YMCA of Collier County. Monday night games. Team Fee: $175. Phone 597-3148.

Marco Island YMCA Men's Basketball: Games played Wednesday nights; Phone 394-3144 Ext. 275.

Over-50 pickup softball: No league, games take place each Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Golden Gate Park; Phone 434-5989.

Over-50 baseball: Anyone interested in taking batting practice one morning a week at Golden Gate Community Park phone Dick Laracy at 353-4041. Jan. 15 through April 16.

Adult Open Ice Hockey: at Fort Myers Skatium; Wednesday and Friday from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Thursday 10:30 p.m.-midnight; Sunday 9:30 p.m.-11 p.m.; Full hockey equipment required; Fee: $12/visit or $100/10 visits. Phone 461-3145.

TECO Arena Late Night Public Skate: 9-11 p.m.; Admission: $3 includes skate rental; Phone (239)-948-7825 ext. 1306.

Gulf Coast Adult Soccer League: Open to players 18-under for men's and women's competitive teams; Phone 992-6872 or 565-1598.

City of Naples Men's Indoor Soccer: Monday nights at Gulfview Middle School. Referee provided for all games. Cost: $250. Call 213-3030.

City of Naples Men's Basketball League: Tuesday and Thursday nights at Gulfview gymnasium; Cost: $225/team; Individuals welcome; Phone 213-3030 after 5 p.m..

City of Naples Women's 5-on-5 Basketball League: Scorekeeper provided; 10-week season followed by tournament; Cost: $125/team; Phone 213-3013.

City of Naples Men's over-35 pickup games: Sundays starting at 1 p.m. at Gulfview gymnasium; Phone 213-3013.

City of Naples Co-Ed Indoor Volleyball: Monday evenings at Gulfview Gym; 10-game season plus a tournament; individual players weclome; referees provided; Cost: $175/team; Phone 213-3013.

City of Naples Men's/Co-ed Sand Volleyball: Men's league plays Tuesdays and co-ed league plays Thursdays at Fleischmann Park; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Cost: $100/team; Phone 213-3013.

City of Naples Co-Ed Ultimate Frisbee: Open league played Monday evenings at Fleischmann Park; New and experienced players welcome; Phone 213-3013.

National Adult Professional Baseball Association: Seeking players and coaches for an 18-up league; Phone Shaun Hagg at 543-2483.

Marco Island YMCA Adult Men's Basketball League: Wednesday nights at the Marco Island YMCA; Cost: $25 YMCA members, $40 non-members; Phone 394-3144 ext. 225.

Veterans Community Park: Adult programs for pilates, jazzersize, karate, basic yoga, community yoga and Tai Chi, Phone 566-2367.

Ultimate Frisbee: Thursdays 9-11 p.m. Williams Road, Estero; Phone 415-8970.

Collier County Parks & Recreation Karate classes: Mondays, 6:15-7:15 p.m., Thursdays, 6-7 p.m.; Louise Hasse Community Center; Cost: $60 for six-week session; Phone 352-7500.

Naples Progressive Gymnastics Adult Open Gym: Wednesday evenings, 8-9:30 p.m., for ages 16 and up; Cost: $10; No registration necessary; Phone 598-3700.

Collier County YMCA Co-ed Volleyball League: Will be starting up as soon as time slots are filled; Cost: $175/team; Must be 18-older; Phone 597-3148 ext. 361.

Marco Island Radio Control Sailing Club: Sailing radio control Laser sailboats each Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the Mackle Park Lake.

Road Biker's Training Rides: Tuesday and Thursday mornings through Pine Ridge and Saturday mornings to Port Royal; All rides depart from Clint's Bike Shoppe in The Marketplace at Pelican Bay at 7:05 a.m. sharp; Rides last one hour and are controlled by pace-line and speed (20 mph); All serious riders and triathletes welcome; Phone 514-2606.

Women's Pickup Basketball: Sundays at the outdoor courts at Three Oaks Community Park; All skill levels welcome; Games played 6-9 p.m.; Phone 590-0439.

Rowing Association of Naples: Meets Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon at Rowing Center, Pulling Park, Central Avenue and Riverside Circle (East of Goodlette-Frank), behind the "Solid Waste Operations" building, on Gordon River. Coaching/instruction available by appointment; Public welcome; Phone 248-1035.

If you would like to have your recreation event listed in the calendar, mail it to Naples Daily News, Recreation Calendar, 1075 Central Avenue, Naples, 34102. You can also fax the information to 941-263-4816 or e-mail wrgraves@naplesnews.com )