Every month, Priority Marketing’s clients and partners host a wide range of special events, seminars, workshops, activities and fundraising opportunities. Check out the list of client events in December 2023.
FEATURED EVENT
Bigham Jewelers Trunk Shows
Dates: Multiple
Description: Bigham Jewelers will be hosting a series of trunk shows that feature expanded offerings from renowned international jewelry designers. In addition to the jeweler’s extensive collections from many of the finest jewelry brands in the world, the trunk shows offer customers additional pieces from designers’ collections. Customers will have opportunities to see unique pieces from favorite designers and more handcrafted pieces from multi-generational Italian jewelry families.
- Through Dec. 1: Picchiotti
- Dec. 6-8: Norman Silverman Diamonds
- Dec. 13-15: JB Star and Oscar Heyman
- Dec. 20-22: Picchiotti
Trunk shows will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bigham Galleria, 2425 U.S. 41 N. in Naples.
LINK: Trunk Shows
ADDITIONAL CLIENT EVENTS IN DECEMBER 2023
Dec. 1
NAMI Collier’s annual Hope Shines Luncheon features a keynote address from Oscar-nominated actress Mariel Hemingway, whose presentation will deliver a message of hope and inspiration.
LINK: Hope Shines Luncheon
Dec. 1 & 2
The Lee County Black History Society is hosting the 11th Annual Holiday in the Park, a two-day event that includes a movie, food trucks, parade, tree lighting, museum tours, bounce houses, a toy giveaway and more.
LINK: Holiday in the Park
Dec. 1 & 15
Individuals and groups wishing to become chocolatiers for the night can participate in Norman Love Confections’ next cooking class, which covers hot chocolate bombs. The three-hour interactive class allows participants to create decadent treasures they can take home and enjoy.
LINK: Hot Chocolate Bombs
Dec. 1 & 15
The Elliott Katz 2023 Lecture Series concludes with two presentations in December. The Dec. 1 event, Hitler’s Jewish Princess, and Dec. 15 event, The Farhud, will be held at the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples’ Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center.
LINK: Elliott Katz Lecture Series
Dec. 2
Wine connoisseurs will have an exclusive opportunity to sample eight specialty selected wines from The Boisset Collection at The Wonder Gardens’ Wine and Wonder Uncorked event. The vintner will present exclusive wines from wineries located in Napa, Sonoma and Burgundy.
LINK: Wine and Wonder Uncorked
Dec. 2
The 7th Annual Porsche & Friends Parade to Golisano Children’s Hospital will feature exotic automobiles and deliver Santa Claus, along with holiday cheer, to pediatric patients. There also will be a live auction to raise funds to build the new Golisano Pediatric Surgery Center.
LINK: Porshe Parade
Dec. 5 & 15
Senior Choice at Home will host two Dine & Discover luncheons in Bonita Springs to provide seniors and their families with the opportunity to learn more about continuing care options that work for them and their health care needs, as well as a complimentary meal to enjoy during each session.
LINK: Dine & Discover
Dec. 6
Clasico Chophouse and Taproom invites the community to its one-year anniversary party starting at 5 p.m. at its Brandon Town Center location, 775 Brandon Town Center Drive.
LINK: Clasico Chophouse and Taproom
Dec. 7-10
Fort Myers Brewing Company’s Winter Wonderland is a four-day celebration that features beer releases, food truck rallies and live entertainment for families, friends and pets to enjoy all weekend.
LINK: Winter Wonderland
Dec. 8
Lee BIA Builders Care’s seventh annual Charity Clay Shoot offers individual shooters and shooting teams an opportunity to navigate a multi-station interactive course while completing specialty challenges and competing for prizes.
LINK: Charity Clay Shoot
Dec. 9
Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz is the “Paw-Senting Sponsor” of Gulf Coast Humane Society’s inaugural fundraiser, Bark In The Park. The family- and pet-friendly event features a one-mile walk as well as pet resources, vendors, music, photo ops, food trucks, K-9 demonstrations and more.
LINK: Bark In The Park
Dec. 9
The 4th Annual Tommy Bohanon Foundation Softball Tournament and Toy Drive will benefit local families in need. Attendees can enjoy bounce houses, holiday craft vendors, food trucks and exciting action on the softball fields.
LINK: Softball Tournament
Dec. 10
The Harold’s Place 41st Annual Thomas McMurray Golf Invitational, which benefits NAMI Collier, begins with a shotgun start on the golf course and ends with T-bone steaks at Harold’s Place.
LINK: Thomas McMurray Golf Invitational
Dec. 11
The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples’ annual Chanukah Celebration will be held at Mercato and feature a Menorah lighting, entertainment, music, food, crafts and fun.
LINK: Chanukah Celebration
Dec. 13
Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties is hosting an online homeownership information meeting over Zoom to explain Habitat’s affordable housing program and outline steps to homeownership. This session will be conducted in English.
LINK: Homeowner Information Webinar (English)
Dec. 14
Business Before Breakfast, a monthly networking session with light refreshments, will include a brief presentation and tour by the event host, Amavida Living. Early rising guests are encouraged to bring business cards.
LINK: Business Before Breakfast
Dec. 14
Gulf Coast Village’s annual Holiday Showcase includes a selection of tasty desserts along with tours of model apartments, amenities and campus grounds.
LINK: Holiday Showcase
Dec. 14
Margaritaville Beach Resort is accepting reservations for stays starting Dec. 14. The resort will be known for swaying palm trees, pristine sandy beaches and a relaxed, island atmosphere, and features 254 guest rooms, six restaurants, a beachside Fins Up Beach Club and Sunset Terrace.
LINK: Margaritaville
Dec. 15
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Holiday Party at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers Gulf Coast. Guests will enjoy a festive atmosphere and an extensive menu of holiday favorites.
LINK: Holiday Party
Dec. 15
Better Together is hosting a special Christmas edition of its Better Luncheon for Southwest Florida families. The dinnertime gathering in Fort Myers helps celebrate the season with families.
LINK: Better Luncheon – Christmas edition
Dec. 16
Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties is hosting an online homeownership information meeting over Zoom to explain Habitat’s affordable housing program and outline steps to homeownership. This session will be conducted in Spanish.
LINK: Homeowner Information Webinar (Spanish)
LOOKING AHEAD
Keep these major events on your radar for the coming months:
JANUARY
- Jan. 12: Guadalupe Center – Elevate the Journey
- Jan. 12: Lee Health Foundation – MarineMax Yacht Gala
- Jan. 13: Lee BIA Builders Care – Pull the Cork (details to come)
- Jan. 25: Lee Health Foundation – Pedal for a Purpose
- Jan. 25-27: Everglades Coalition – Everglades Coalition Conference
- Jan. 27: Avow Foundation – West Coast Muscle Car Club Benefit Car & Truck Show
- Jan. 27: Lee Health Foundation – Caring for the Cape
FEBRUARY
- Feb. 1: Horizon Foundation – Annual Meeting
- Feb. 7: Kids Minds Matter – ‘Your Story Matters’ signature gala
- Feb. 10: Sunshine Ace Hardware – Reel in the Sunshine Fishing Expo
- Feb. 22-25: Fort Myers Brewing – 11th Anniversary Party
- Date to be announced: Lee Health Foundation – Minnesota Twins Celebrity Golf Classic
- Dates to be announced: Lee Health Foundation – Boston Red Sox Celebrity Event Series
MARCH
- March 3: Guadalupe Resale Shop – Fashion Show and Private Sale (details to come)
- March 7: Community Cooperative – Sam Galloway, Jr. & Friends Soup Kitchen Benefit
- March 12: Market Trends of Southwest Florida – Market Trends Real Estate Summit
- March 12: Lee Health Foundation – Colors of the Sea Fashion Show
- March 21: David Lawrence Centers – Sound Minds Celebration
- March 24: Lee BIA Builders Care – BBQ, Bands & Brew
- Date to be announced: Lee Health Foundation – Boston Red Sox Dinner on the Diamond
APRIL
- April 13: Sunshine Ace Hardware – Big Green EGGfest
- April 18: Pace Center for Girls, Lee – Grande Dames Tea (details to come)
- April 26: Guadalupe Center – Tutor Corps Celebration Dinner
MAY
- May 2: Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast – 2024 Prayer Breakfast (details to come)
