3 To Do: Blessing Of The Stone Crab Fleet, more

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Turner Shealy, 7, runs past the Slim Pickins during the Blessing of the Stone Crab Fleet event at the Rod & Gun Club on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019 in Everglades City. The Blessing of the Stone Crab Fleet is a tradition that began centuries ago in Mediterranean fishing communities and is meant to ensure a safe and bountiful season.

1. Blessing Of The Stone Crab Fleet

The blessing of the stone crab fleet is a Southwest Florida tradition and this year it's Saturday, Oct. 2.

From left to right, Rudy Oglesby and two children throw flowers alongside the crab fishing boats as Captain Shannon Dudley watches them during the Blessing of the Stone Crab Fleet event at the Rod & Gun Club on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019 in Everglades City. The Blessing of the Stone Crab Fleet is a tradition that began centuries ago in Mediterranean fishing communities and is meant to ensure a safe and bountiful season.

Festivities kick off at 10 a.m. and boats arrive by 11 a.m. at the Rod & Gun Club, 200 Broadway, Everglades City.

Family-friendly event includes a coconut guava cake contest, frog jumping contest along with food and live music.

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2. Dick Shanahan Memorial Golf Tournament

The Marco Police Foundation will host its annual Dick Shanahan Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Hammock Bay Golf & Country Club. The “four-player scramble” event will begin with registration at 7:30 a.m. and a “shotgun” start at 8:30. Golfers will gather after the competition for lunch and prizes around 1 p.m. Those wishing to play in the tournament ($200 per player) or purchase a hole sponsorship ($100) can contact Curt Koon at 389-4511 or CofCJs@PalsPlaces.com.

3. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Participate in a worthy cause and exercise while you're doing it.

The annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is set for 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 2, at North Collier Regional Park, 15000 Livingston Road, Naples.

Why make time for a mammogram if nothing seems wrong? Early detection typically requires a far less aggressive treatment plan.

Admission is a donation for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. More at acsevents.org and 239-610-3032.

For more, email the American Cancer Society via Sue.Olszak@cancer.org.

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