Benefits: Nov. 20, 2003

Art exhibition

The Wet Paint Auction 2004 is presenting a preview exhibition of 10 of the Wet Paint artists from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. during November, December and January, at the Atlantic States Bank, 3055 U.S. 41 N. The works will be changed every two weeks and all artwork is for sale with proceeds benefiting the Mental Health Association of Collier County. Information: 659-2828.

Festival of wreaths

Hospice of Naples will benefit from the Festival of Wreaths to be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today, at Lely Palms Retirement Community, 1000 Lely Palms Drive. Wreaths are donated and will be auctioned off at a silent auction. Information: 775-7661 or 417-8511.

Festival of trees

The Naples Philharmonic League is sponsoring the Festival of Trees from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 through Nov. 27, at 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd. Tickets are $8 for adults, $2 for children 3-12 and children under 2 are free. Dozens of decorated trees and wreaths will be on view as well as the Evergreen Express, a tree of model trains. Family day is from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday and will feature costumed characters, balloon art, magicians, face painting and the arrival of Santa. All proceeds benefit the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra and its youth music education programs. Information: 597-0652.

Christmas tree sale

Naples Christian Academy, 3161 Santa Barbara Blvd., will sell Christmas trees from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 28 and 29 and from noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 30. The sale will continue from 3 to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 19. All proceeds benefit the school. Information: 455-1080, ext. 234.

Golf tournaments

-- The Men's and Women's Associations of Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church are sponsoring a golf tournament at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Cypress Woods Golf and Country Club, 3525 Northbrooke Drive. Women will play from the red tees and men will play from the white tees. Registration is at 7:30 p.m. and cost is $75 per player and includes golf, cart, awards, door prizes, awards luncheon and silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Collier County Habitat for Humanity. Information: 992-3544 or 597-5410.

-- The American Cancer Society will benefit from the Lutgert companies, Premier Properties and Lutgert Smith Lesher golf tournament at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 29, at the Pelican Sound Golf and River Club, 4561 Pelican Sound Blvd., Estero. The cost is $100 per person and includes golf and dinner in the clubhouse. Information: 434-2424.

-- The P.J. Williams Memorial Golf Tournament will take place at 8 a.m. Dec. 6, at the Bonita Springs Country Club. The cost is $70 per player and $100 per hole sponsor and includes golf, lunch, refreshments on the course and door prizes. Proceeds benefit Caitlin and Carlin Williams' education fund. P.J. was their father who was killed in an auto accident. Donations for the fund are also welcome. Information: 450-0386, 289-2833 or 289-5277 or send donations to P.J. Williams Memorial Golf Tourney, c/o Rob Bruttomesso, 683 104th Ave. N., Naples, FL 34108.

Gift show

The Ultimate Gift Show from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 29 and 30, at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road, will donate 20 percent of the ticket sales to Cancer Alliance of Naples. The show features luxury items for the person who has everything. Tickets are $15 and repeat entry is allowed. Information: 436-4673.

5K run and walk

Joe Logsdon Foundation will host a 5K run and walk to benefit the children and families living with HIV/AIDS in Collier County at 6:30 a.m. Nov. 29, at 6310 Trail Blvd. Admission is $15 prior to the day of the race and $18 on the day of the race. Sponsorships are available. Information: 417-8400 or www.thjlf.org.

Gifts needed

The Shelter for Abused Women and Children needs holiday gifts for 400 clients. The most preferred gift is gift certificates for Immokalee families to buy new shoes, ethnic dolls and batteries for toys. Infant needs, board games, women's items, sport items, toys and food items would also be greatly appreciated. Information : 775-3862.

Volunteers needed

Hispanic Services of Catholic Charities, 27050 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, is in need of volunteers to tutor elementary school children. Volunteers do not need to speak Spanish. The children need mentors to help them with reading, math and spelling. Information: 337-4193, ext. 302.

Coming attractions

-- Speed Dating will have an event at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at Hops Restaurant Bar & Brewery, 8004 Trail Blvd. Bone Marrow Donor Foundation will receive half of the proceeds of the event which matches singles for potential dates. Tickets are $30 and registration is necessary. Information: 596-2364.

-- Hospice of Naples will benefit from the Poinsettia Charity Ball at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 6, at the Naples Italian American Club, 7035 Airport-Pulling Road N. Tickets are $55 per person for this black tie event. Information: 263-4021 or 597-5210.

-- Boy Scout Troop 168 will sponsor a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 7, at St. John Evangelist Church, 625 111th Ave. The cost for juice, coffee, fruit, pancakes and sausage is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Proceeds benefit the troop's trip to the International Jamboree in Scotland. Information: 643-1999.

-- The Golden Rule Gala honors local residents for their work with the area homeless and will be held at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at Temple Shalom, 4630 Pine Ridge Road. The gala benefits the Immokalee Friendship House and will feature Dr. Pedro Jose Greer Jr., a wine reception, silent auction and dinner. Cost is $150 per person or $250 per couple. Information: 261-0388.

-- The Friends of Gummi are sponsoring a holiday tea from 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 10, at The Club at Olde Cypress, 7165 Treeline Drive. Tickets are $35 per person and all proceeds benefit the animals that the organization rescues. Information: 591-3362.

-- The Humane Society of Collier County Inc. will benefit from the champagne royal high tea from 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 12, at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples. A dog fashion show will also be part of the event. Tickets are $60 per person. Information: 643-1880, ext. 21.

-- The Naples Winter Antiques Show & Sale will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 28, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 29 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 30, at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road. General admission is $15 and includes repeat admittance. Tickets for Dec. 28 are $50 and includes an evening with the dealers and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Collier County Inc. Information: 643-1880, ext. 21.

-- American Red Cross, Collier County Chapter, will benefit from the New Year's Eve party to be held at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31, at the Hilton Naples & Towers, 5111 U.S. 41 N. Tickets are $150 per person or $275 per couple and include a cocktail reception, dinner, dancing, party favors, silent and live auctions and a champagne toast at midnight. Information: 596-6868.

-- NCH Auxiliary will sponsor a luncheon at 11 a.m. Jan. 31, at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., featuring Damaris Peters Pike. Pike will perform "Off to Never Never Land." Tickets are $40 per person. Information: 643-3805.