Southwest Florida celebrates National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

ALL MONTH LONG

>> The Power of Pink, Brighton Collectibles at Coconut Point: Purchase a piece of jewelry from Brighton's

2009 Power of Pink collection and the company donates

$10 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure Southwest

Florida Affiliate's "Project Hope" initiative, to help

women recently diagnosed with breast cancer. >> Third Street South Goes Pink! Retailers and restaurateurs throughout the historic shopping and dining district in Naples will offer specialty items and promotions to benefit Komen Southwest Florida and the Garden of Hope and Courage. >> The Spa at Naples Bay Resort: Treat yourself to a massage and the spa will donate $5 to Komen Southwest Florida.

THROUGH OCT. 20 >> Tanger Outlets Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign: Shoppers who purchase a $1 coupon to benefit Komen Southwest Florida will enjoy 25 percent off at Tanger shops.

THROUGH NOV. 10 >> Movin' On: Exercise and Movement Class for Breast Cancer Survivors, six one-hour sessions of gentle exercise, funded by grants from The League Club of Naples and the Cape Coral Foundation and presented by Lymphedema Resources Inc. Call 898-1008 or e-mail lymphedemares@ aol.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 >> "Ladies Night Out": 5:30-8 p.m. at Radiology Regional Center in Estero, an evening of pampering and polishing to benefit Komen Southwest Florida. 10201 Arcos Ave., Estero. >> "Blu Goes Pink": 7-10 p.m at Blu Sushi in Gulf Coast Town Center, a soulful evening of blues to benefit Komen Southwest Florida Affiliate. Entertainment will be by Mark Hummel & the Blues Survivors.

WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY, OCT. 14-18 >> "Key to the Cure" at Saks Fifth Avenue, Bell Tower Shops, Fort Myers: Proceeds will benefit Lee Memorial Health System Regional Cancer Center. Call 985-3550.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, OCT. 15-18 >> "Key to the Cure" at Saks Fifth Avenue, Waterside Shops, Naples: Begins with a survivors fashion show Oct. 15 to benefit Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Inc. Call 417-4600.

FRIDAY, OCT. 16 >> "Clicquot for the Cure": An evening at The Naples Grande to benefit Komen Southwest Florida.

SATURDAY, OCT. 17 >> "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer": A 5K walk begins at 8:15 a.m. at Centennial Park in downtown Fort Myers and crosses the Edison Bridge. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Call 936-1113. >> "A Pink Tea Party at Pandora": Enjoy tea, cookies special giveways and more all afternoon at Pandora at Mercato in North Naples. The jewelry designer has created a special pink ribbon breast cancer charm, and a portion of the sales from this charm will benefit Komen Southwest Florida Affiliate.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21 >> The eighth annual "Women Supporting Women Wine Tasting": A benefit for Cancer Alliance of Naples, 5:30-8 p.m. at Handsome Harry's, 1205 Third Street South. $65 per person in advance, $75 at the door. Call 435-3988 or e-mail womensupportingwomen. naples@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, OCT. 29 >> "Paintings for Pink": An exhibit opening at Gardner Colby Gallery in Naples. Call 403-7787.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, NOV. 6-7 >> Waterside Festival at Snook Bight Yacht Club and Marina: Snook Bight Yacht Club and Marine Max are teaming up to join the fight against breast cancer with a weekend of Fort Myers Beach fun, including a wine dinner, in support of Komen Southwest Florida. Call 765-4371 or visit www. snookbightmarina.com.

— Compiled by Mari Hornbeck,

Florida Weekly